Puppy mill, what can I do?

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by MartMorMom

I just happened to come across this thread of emails regarding Cheryl Nims and her puppies. I have two beautiful half brothers, Marti and Morey from Cheryl. I bought them as older pups and these two have become like my children. They were in beautiful condition when they arrived. I live in NJ and they were shipped in a very good, sturdy crate with with Royal Canin food, all their papers, etc.

I think it is wrong to call Cheryl's business a puppy mill. These dogs were not malnourished, mistreated or otherwise. They are loving members of my family. Any time I had questions, Cheryl always took the time to answer everything fully and completely. When my one dog had a bad reaction to a distemper shot, Cheryl, not the vet addressed my concerns and assured me it could happen, but generally the recovery would be ok.

I would recommend and get another yorkie from Cheryl in a heartbeat. I think she breeds dogs with wonderful temperments. I feel fortunate to have come across her site.

Since you were not the one to actually go to Cheryl's house and see first hand those babies living in cages, then all you can really say is that your dogs are fine. Not all dogs have major health problems, but don't defend someone you have never met.

[claudia1149]

Is this a site to gain valuable information or is this a forum of persectution? I am certain I will be attacked for saying something nice, and that is a pathetic reflection of how vindictive people can be. I have several of Cheryl Nims pups and am thinking of getting more, I AM familiar with her facility. She is a good compassionate and knowlegable breeder and it saddens me to see this happen to her. No proof, just accusation. Sort of like saying the holocaust never happened.

[roseslevi]

Originally Posted by claudia1149

Is this a site to gain valuable information or is this a forum of persectution? I am certain I will be attacked for saying something nice, and that is a pathetic reflection of how vindictive people can be. I have several of Cheryl Nims pups and am thinking of getting more, I AM familiar with her facility. She is a good compassionate and knowlegable breeder and it saddens me to see this happen to her. No proof, just accusation. Sort of like saying the holocaust never happened.

This form is to educate.....good or bad. My suggestion would be to post pictures of the facility showing how clean and how wonderfully the dogs are taken care of. That would be the best "defense" in proving the facility is not a puppymill, would it not?

[claudia1149]

You are correct and I am willing to make the trip to do that! I had hoped to gain knowlege and be a better yorkie owner by joining this site. So, you can imagine my disappointment. I got my first yorkie because I fell in love with her. Unfortunately, she has a myriad of health problems. So when it came time for the second one, I did my research! I read, I studied, I interviewed, I visited, and chose Cheryl Nims. So glad I did. So sad for her to be subjected to this.