Oprah to expose puppy mills [April 4, 2008 Show] - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Kelz · 03-31-2008, 12:08 PM

i have to work! i'm going to have to set the dvr!!

mizzwanned · 03-31-2008, 12:52 PM

That's great!!! So many ppl watch Oprah, it will get the exposure it needs to stop these mills!

txshopper73 · 03-31-2008, 12:59 PM

To those that have Dish Network...what channel does Oprah come on?

yorkiekist · 03-31-2008, 01:06 PM

I wish I could see this!!!!!!!!!!! I dont have access to TV right now and most of my friends have T-VO.

ITS ABOUT TIME!!!!

bullydad · 03-31-2008, 01:11 PM

Thank you!! THANK YOU. We know this can only help

KatiesMommy · 03-31-2008, 02:59 PM

That is fantastic Everyone spread the news !!!

SANDYSAND · 03-31-2008, 03:15 PM

I am so thankful she is doing a story on puppy mills.

That they are allowed to continue to function--to make money at the cost to these dogs is totally unacceptable.

Maxi · 03-31-2008, 05:05 PM

Thats great!

hartygirl · 03-31-2008, 05:21 PM

Thats the best news I have heard all day!

We will be watching!

livingdustmops · 03-31-2008, 06:59 PM

This is great news because of the hugh following Oprah has. I only hope people won't turn the TV off because it breaks their hearts. I know it is difficult to watch but unless people see the truth behind puppy mills it will never change. This is a wonderful step.

KitKat · 03-31-2008, 08:42 PM

This is great!

Can't wait to watch it! What a great big step in the right direction!

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 04-01-2008, 05:00 AM

I've got to remember to watch this. Thanks

yougetthesmiles · 04-01-2008, 02:00 PM

thanks for the news, I will tune in!

Crazy4Westies · 04-01-2008, 08:17 PM

I've mentioned in another thread that I bought our Westie, Dylan when she was only six weeks old from a kennel. I thought buying through a kennel is what we were supposed to do. I made sure everything was in order as far as the AKC registration was concerned, but the breeder wouldn't let me see Dylan's mom. She said she wouldn't let me rub this stuffed dog against the mom, 'it's better she gets attached to you, not to her mom.'

She also mentioned that she'd taken Dylan from her mother when she was only five weeks old, and that she'd only been in this large open aired pen, never touching the grass.

This was in Macon, and we live in Atlanta, so it's about a two hour drive. I had a lot of time to wonder over what I had just lived through. The first vet visit began with the vet telling me I had no business having a dog this young that should still be with it's mom and that I'd not know what a 'real Westie' was like because of being taken away so young.

Now, is this a puppy mill situation but through a kennel? I thought only animals at malls and some pet stores sold puppy mill dogs. How do you tell?

I'm against 'puppy mills' but can't help being bothered by that is exactly what I inadvertently did. I do intend to watch the show, but could ya'll clarify too??

yorkiesmiles · 04-01-2008, 09:34 PM

I so want to be home to see this on Friday, as my recorder is broken

-- but I have no idea how I can be out of work in time.

I wish Oprah would put her shows out there online like the major TV stations - because there are others I would like to see too.

But Lisa Ling does a great job reporting & I would like to hear what comes from this show. Does anyone know if the whole hour will be dedicated to this issue or is this one of these shows where she covers several topics??

I would really like to ask Oprah, what took so long? She's suppose to be a dog lover, wonder where all her dogs came from & why she hasn't exposed this before?

03-31-2008, 12:08 PM	#16
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	i have to work! i'm going to have to set the dvr!! __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org

03-31-2008, 12:52 PM	#17
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	That's great!!! So many ppl watch Oprah, it will get the exposure it needs to stop these mills! __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

03-31-2008, 12:59 PM	#18
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	To those that have Dish Network...what channel does Oprah come on? __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

03-31-2008, 01:11 PM	#20
bullydad Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 111	Oprah -- God Will Bless You Even More !!! Thank you!! THANK YOU. We know this can only help

03-31-2008, 02:59 PM	#21
KatiesMommy YT Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 440	Wonderful News That is fantastic Everyone spread the news !!!

03-31-2008, 01:06 PM	#19
yorkiekist YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ Posts: 3,150	I wish I could see this!!!!!!!!!!! I dont have access to TV right now and most of my friends have T-VO. ITS ABOUT TIME!!!!

03-31-2008, 03:15 PM	#22
SANDYSAND Mommy Loves Koda & Kacy! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home of the NY Yankees Posts: 6,500	i think that this is great news I am so thankful she is doing a story on puppy mills. That they are allowed to continue to function--to make money at the cost to these dogs is totally unacceptable. __________________ http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=3a2e8eedc3dc6290fbd72e&skin_id=1603&utm_s ource=otm&utm_medium=text_url Mommy Loves:Koda & Kacy. Smile Life is a GIFT First Lady of the SRC~ Koda Benji

03-31-2008, 05:05 PM	#23
Maxi My Little Man! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,189 Blog Entries: 1	Thats great! __________________ Watch Maxi on Youtube! By purchasing pet store or other puppy mill puppies, you support the abuse of innocent animals!

03-31-2008, 05:21 PM	#24
hartygirl megan - g Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,324	Thats the best news I have heard all day! We will be watching! __________________

03-31-2008, 06:59 PM	#25
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	This is great news because of the hugh following Oprah has. I only hope people won't turn the TV off because it breaks their hearts. I know it is difficult to watch but unless people see the truth behind puppy mills it will never change. This is a wonderful step. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

03-31-2008, 08:42 PM	#26
KitKat Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CA Posts: 136	This is great! Can't wait to watch it! What a great big step in the right direction! __________________ Go to these sites each day to donate your free click to help animals in need: TheAnimalRescueSite.com and Pets.Care2.com IT'S FREE!

04-01-2008, 05:00 AM	#27
MyPeanutAbbyGra I love my baby girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,718	I've got to remember to watch this. Thanks __________________ Tammy, Mama to Abby Grace Daisy Mae RIP Peanut & Chloe, ABBY 's WINSTON Within the heart of every stray Lies the singular desire to be loved

04-01-2008, 02:00 PM	#28
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	thanks for the news, I will tune in!

04-01-2008, 08:17 PM	#29
Crazy4Westies Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 12	Maybe someone could explain exactly what is meant by that expression? I've mentioned in another thread that I bought our Westie, Dylan when she was only six weeks old from a kennel. I thought buying through a kennel is what we were supposed to do. I made sure everything was in order as far as the AKC registration was concerned, but the breeder wouldn't let me see Dylan's mom. She said she wouldn't let me rub this stuffed dog against the mom, 'it's better she gets attached to you, not to her mom.' She also mentioned that she'd taken Dylan from her mother when she was only five weeks old, and that she'd only been in this large open aired pen, never touching the grass. This was in Macon, and we live in Atlanta, so it's about a two hour drive. I had a lot of time to wonder over what I had just lived through. The first vet visit began with the vet telling me I had no business having a dog this young that should still be with it's mom and that I'd not know what a 'real Westie' was like because of being taken away so young. Now, is this a puppy mill situation but through a kennel? I thought only animals at malls and some pet stores sold puppy mill dogs. How do you tell? I'm against 'puppy mills' but can't help being bothered by that is exactly what I inadvertently did. I do intend to watch the show, but could ya'll clarify too??

04-01-2008, 09:34 PM	#30
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	I so want to be home to see this on Friday, as my recorder is broken -- but I have no idea how I can be out of work in time. I wish Oprah would put her shows out there online like the major TV stations - because there are others I would like to see too. But Lisa Ling does a great job reporting & I would like to hear what comes from this show. Does anyone know if the whole hour will be dedicated to this issue or is this one of these shows where she covers several topics?? I would really like to ask Oprah, what took so long? She's suppose to be a dog lover, wonder where all her dogs came from & why she hasn't exposed this before? __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*