Mindi I have lots of Amish within a few miles of me also.
And I can honestly say I have never seen a sign for any type of dog.
Produce yes...rockers , furniture and leather work yes..But never a dog.

I think its sad that people come from all over to sell their animals at Mount Hope Auctions. And the Exotic Animal sale is just HORRIBLE !!!
I've been there but never bought anything. So many think it a Amish thing and its not.

I have seen Amish down there have signs for Yorkie's at their homes...and they sell them very cheap.
But I would say..given that its the largest Amish settlement in the world.
The percent of Amish who sell puppies is very low.

It just makes me sick people being lied to and tiny puppies being sold at this place .
And if I had been there, I am sure I would have given this woman a piece of my mind..

LOL on the skin babies Mindi...

That would be horrible. They could've very easily not been the mom's puppies.

I guess amish country has been so well known for puppies that trying to cash in on it.

this is so sad :( I know these auctions go on, but they're so sad to think about!!

That's just sad. Poor pups and poor mama... I don't think there are any amish in our part of the wood. I think they tend to stay away from Southern California...

Was talking to husband this morning.
And he said , you do know the exotic animal sale is this weekend...don't you?
He said they are not going down there then. Its crazy with protesters...police and people.
Wish there were MORE people protesting this...SHUT THEM DOWN...MAKE IT STOP !!!!
Mt. Hope Auction (mt)

Mid Ohio Exotic Animal and Bird Sale
10/31/08 8:00 am
General sale description
The Mid Ohio Exotic Sale is held 3 times a year. Animals range anywhere from domestic to exotic with over 100 different species being offered for sale. The auction is governed by USDA officials and all animals and birds must meet requirements in compliance with the Ohio Wildlife Laws and the Dept of Animal Industry of Ohio. All out of state animals must have an entry permit and Health Certificates. This information can be obtained from your local veterinarian or the Dept of Animal Industry in Ohio 614-728-6220

For a flyer to this auction call the Auction office @330-674-6188 or see below to download flyer if available.



At the October 31st sale
Ring 1
8:00 AM - Peafowl, Pheasants, Waterfowl, Quail, etc.
10:00 AM - Warm Room animals rotated with Exotic Birds. Bottle fed babies start at 1:00 PM. Porquepine, Cavy's, Skunks, Fox, etc. will be sold in main ring following Warm Room animals. Reptiles will be sold last. Weather permitting mice, rats, degus will be sold outside trailer. Swans followed by Kangaroo will sell immediatel following caged animals or at 6:00 PM

Ring 2
9:30 AM - Reg. Goats, Shooters, Goats and Sheep, followed by Russian Hogs.

Under Tent
9:00 AM - Domestic Animals

On Outside
10:00 AM - Empty Cages, Panels, Gates, Aquariums, Displays

I don't have a problem with livestock auctions. I grew up going to them. However, for "pets" like dogs, cats, etc, that is where I have the issue.
I have never known anyone to have a kangaroo. Strange.

The Amish totally have puppymills in Ohio. I live 20 minutes from them.
The Bargain Hunter paper is full of their ads. The Buckeye Dog Auction had been picketed for years, resulting in them moving their location.



Notice the sign on the wall in the first auction clip. BUCKEYE DOG AUCTION.

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Thank you for posting this video. I've seen many similar videos and they always make me feel SICK TO MY STOMACH! When you look into the eyes of those precious dogs, it's just enough to break your heart.

It makes me SOOO angry when these people talk about how much money you can make off these dogs. Makes me want to say to them:

GO GET A REAL JOB!!! :mad:

That video made me sick to my stomach.