SE GAIL AND Starmye Halpain

[MindieRose]

How horrible. 93 breeding dogs? What kind of quality of life could these dogs have? How sad

On the subject of Amish, I really hope that stereotypes are not happening here because there are a lot of puppy mills associated with the amish. I am a Christian and there have been tons of Christian scandels, doesnt mean that I am like that. There are a lot of puppy mills here too that have nothing to do with the Amish.
I just wanted to state that because I have met a lot of amish who are very nice caring people.

[Baby Madeleine]

Originally Posted by jrsygal37

Unfortunately dog/puppy auctions are as common as going to a Flea Market on a Saturday morning. As a matter of fact at least one dog auction is held at an Amish owned Flea Market in Ohio. In Pennsylvania "Beauiful Dutch Country" (as they advertise it) that part of the country is LOADED with the "Oh so religious" Amish. The Amish are the BIGGEST culprits of Puppymills. Just tour the country side and look beyond the beauty and into the large barns that house thousands of breeding, uncared for dogs. It's illegal in PA to have puppy auctions and once a month the Amish travel across the line to Ohio to sell their "Product." I say product because this is what the Amish consider a dog or puppy. It's as common as selling breeding and slaughtering for food. What is sad it that many do not realize that not only are their puppymills in exsitance but many Parot Mills too which are just as bad if not worse. So please just when not buying a puppy from a petstore do not buy a bird or ANY form of live animal or anything for that matter from any of these stores that sell LIVE animals. You may pay a little more but buy your food, toys, supplies etc. from a pet store that clearly does not support the selling of animals. Even buying a can of food puts the $$ into the pocket for these stores to stay open. Elaine

I never knew this existed! Thank you for educating me!

[fourdez]

My Ricky is from Cigale Collins of Elite Petite and I loved dealing with her. She was very helpful and I found her very truthful. I would not hesitate to go to her for my next puppy.

[BLEU BOY BARBER]

Originally Posted by fourdez

My Ricky is from Cigale Collins of Elite Petite and I loved dealing with her. She was very helpful and I found her very truthful. I would not hesitate to go to her for my next puppy.

Ricky is darlin... I have never had buying a puppy experience with her but I do think others should note that she recommends the Halpains out of Oklahoma ...

[a2luckygirl]

Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra

I copied this:

Robert & Starmye Halpain, Hulbert, Oklahoma, USDA# 73-A-1408

- (6/11/2003) Disposal and drainage systems must minimize vermin and pest infestation, insects, odors, and disease hazard. All drains must be properly constructed, installed, and maintained. West kennel south end dog waste running out on the ground under the kennel. Drain pipes broke loose from wash down upper and lower outside runs on west side of kennel .Real strong odor on the south end of kennel .This is a disease hazard and insect odor problems.

- (10/10/2002) Outdoor facilities for dogs or cats must include one or more shelter structures that are accessible to each animal in each outdoor facility. East kennel pole barn 4 dog pens 13 dogs these dogs have no houses at this time.

- (9/27/2000) Animal Inventory - Adult breeding dogs - 93, Puppies 25.

From this website:
http://www.stopwizardofclaws.com/Breeder_Violation.html

OMG How is this allowed to go on and on!! I feel sick!
Poor babies!!

[rrosenberry]

Originally Posted by Baby Madeleine

I never knew this existed! Thank you for educating me!

http://www.banohiodogauctions.com/

[BLEU BOY BARBER]

Just bumping this up for a reminder!

[KimberlySRN]

How very sad