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jpb1971 · 06-07-2005, 05:10 PM

Dear Editor,

Although I have never seen a puppy mill I have heard the puppy mill "hype" for quite some time now. I have also on occasion read news stories about mills that have been raided by law enforcement and dogs rescued from miserable conditions. I gained additional insight into this problem after watching a nationally televised expose. I am still haunted by graphic footage of dogs living I unbelievable conditions producing puppies for retail pet stores. Cramped in small cages their entire lives, many with obvious health problems and unforgivable neglect. The shame and enormity of this problem has inspired me to investigate further and to write this letter.

Puppy mills are essentially "factory farms" that mass-produce puppies, usually sold at wholesale prices, to retail pet stores. These commercial breeders and the mills that they operate are licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture. The USDA supports the commercial pet production and distribution industry, which it evidently views as an alternate agri-industry. Many states and local governments do not have regulations that specifically address commercial pet production and distribution. Apparently, when discoveries of deplorable conditions are made in mills or while animals are being shipped, few and often inadequate cruelty and neglect laws provide minimal protection to the animals.

There must be something that I can do, but what? Forget strengthening laws intended to protect animals since they are not always vigorously enforced. I cannot imagine the thought of an animal held its entire life in a tiny cage only to breed litter after litter till death. Living on wire floors so the excrement can pass through. Completely devoid of any loving human contact.

Now I have a solution, something I can do to make a difference. It is very clear what I must do to help stop the endless cycle of suffering and death.

I will not buy another item from a pet store that sells living animals. I will only buy my pet supplies from a pet store that does not sell puppies and kittens. And I will tell the store selling living animals why I am not patronizing their store. I will promote the purchasing of puppies from caring, ethical breeders only. I will take my personal crusade to my friends, family and neighbors to take profit from the pet stores whose motives are obviously greed. I may not accomplish much more than personal gratification for doing my part to stop this cycle of suffering, but at least it’s a start.

Sincerely,

You can copy and paste this letter to use...or make it your own.

06-07-2005, 05:10 PM	#2
jpb1971 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 214	Here is a "Dear Editor" Letter I foung. Dear Editor, Although I have never seen a puppy mill I have heard the puppy mill "hype" for quite some time now. I have also on occasion read news stories about mills that have been raided by law enforcement and dogs rescued from miserable conditions. I gained additional insight into this problem after watching a nationally televised expose. I am still haunted by graphic footage of dogs living I unbelievable conditions producing puppies for retail pet stores. Cramped in small cages their entire lives, many with obvious health problems and unforgivable neglect. The shame and enormity of this problem has inspired me to investigate further and to write this letter. Puppy mills are essentially "factory farms" that mass-produce puppies, usually sold at wholesale prices, to retail pet stores. These commercial breeders and the mills that they operate are licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture. The USDA supports the commercial pet production and distribution industry, which it evidently views as an alternate agri-industry. Many states and local governments do not have regulations that specifically address commercial pet production and distribution. Apparently, when discoveries of deplorable conditions are made in mills or while animals are being shipped, few and often inadequate cruelty and neglect laws provide minimal protection to the animals. There must be something that I can do, but what? Forget strengthening laws intended to protect animals since they are not always vigorously enforced. I cannot imagine the thought of an animal held its entire life in a tiny cage only to breed litter after litter till death. Living on wire floors so the excrement can pass through. Completely devoid of any loving human contact. Now I have a solution, something I can do to make a difference. It is very clear what I must do to help stop the endless cycle of suffering and death. I will not buy another item from a pet store that sells living animals. I will only buy my pet supplies from a pet store that does not sell puppies and kittens. And I will tell the store selling living animals why I am not patronizing their store. I will promote the purchasing of puppies from caring, ethical breeders only. I will take my personal crusade to my friends, family and neighbors to take profit from the pet stores whose motives are obviously greed. I may not accomplish much more than personal gratification for doing my part to stop this cycle of suffering, but at least it’s a start. Sincerely, You can copy and paste this letter to use...or make it your own.