Oprah to expose puppy mills [April 4, 2008 Show]

[Beabble]

I'll be watching!

[YorkieChick1]

[critterlvr]

Originally Posted by baileysmom31

Saw this on another forum....finally


"This show is featuring the truth of puppymills as investigated by Lisa Ling. Many people have hoped Oprah would expose this atrocity for years, finally, it's being done. This will be a fabulous opportunity to put a dent in the education of the unknowing public on puppymills and buying cute little puppies from pet shops.

Here is the link to read up on this upcoming show this Friday April 4. There are many comments already expressed on this website you might be interested in reading as well as contributing your own comment.

Please crosspost this to anyone you can, let's spread the education. Ask your friends to tell other friends, this is a golden opportunity to educate the public.

http://www2.oprah.com/tows/coming/tows_ come_main. jhtml "

Thanks Jackie

I hope there is more exposure on this and along with puppy mills back yard breeders which is a down scale from puppy mills.
it needs to be stopped puppys being sold like they are on a assembling line pushing them out litter after litter. how sad!!!
these breeders need to go and watch a female being spayed after have numerous litters to see the damage it has done internally.
Just for the almighty $$$$$ these poor BABIES ARE SLAVES TO THESE BREEDERS. where is there heart!!!!!!!
thanks kathy I have cross posted this info and will tell the world!!!

[sassytooyou]

I WILL CRY ALL DAY AND NIGHT ITS SO SAD. I HOPE PEOPLE WHO DONT NO HOW BAD IT IS DO WATCH. THANK YOU OPRAH I HEAR SOMETHING ABOUT A BILL IN CONGRESS. THATS WHAT I NEED TO HEAR HOW DO WE STOP THIS

[karen171]

I'm so happy to see that Oprah is doing this show. Maybe all our letters to her helped. This will go a long way to get something done about the puppy mills. I will definitely be writing Oprah to thank her for caring.

[Busterboo]

Good for you Oprah, It's about time too. This is a subject vey close to my heart as I work for a dog rescue and ive seen so many poor dogs that have come from these horrible places. Let's hope it's not just a one off though and they follow up on it to keep people aware of this horriffic thing that takes place on these poor defencless animals.

[JohnnieWalker]

Maybe I'm just naive, but wouldn't it be great if Oprah could use her power and influence to finally get people motivated to put an end to it? My local vet has been fighting the local puppy mills for years without much help from the USDA's office or other officials. Unfortunately these people who run puppy mills have way to many "rights" that can't be "violated". NOBODY seems to care about the poor dogs, oh....they're just "creatures"!!!! "What about starving children in 3rd World Countries???" That's the kind of reply I get whenever I bring up the topic of animal cruelty. It makes me sick, when people find excuses to turn their backs on animals because they feel that people-causes are more important. Those animals need our protection because they are God's gifts to us...they keep us company and bring so much joy.
O.k. now I'm rambling...I just get so mad when it comes to this issue!
I'll tape the show and I know I'll be crying all the way...this is one of the hardest things to watch but it doesn't mean we can ignore it!
HOW CAN WE PUT AN END TO PUPPY MILLS???ANYBODY HAVE ANY IDEAS OR KNOW OF PETITIONS OUT THERE? PLEASE POST IF YOU DO!

[katcarasella]

It's on in Chicago, very sad having a hard time watching it. The Yorkies in the beginning were so cute. How tragic, hope the public wakes up. Gotta go commercial is over.

[AMMARI]

I'm starting to watch it as of right now. It's about time someone decided to do something about this!

[yorkiesmiles]

It doesn't start here until 4 - I'm at work & trying to get out early so I can see it

[AMMARI]

Originally Posted by JohnnieWalker

Maybe I'm just naive, but wouldn't it be great if Oprah could use her power and influence to finally get people motivated to put an end to it? My local vet has been fighting the local puppy mills for years without much help from the USDA's office or other officials. Unfortunately these people who run puppy mills have way to many "rights" that can't be "violated". NOBODY seems to care about the poor dogs, oh....they're just "creatures"!!!! "What about starving children in 3rd World Countries???" That's the kind of reply I get whenever I bring up the topic of animal cruelty. It makes me sick, when people find excuses to turn their backs on animals because they feel that people-causes are more important. Those animals need our protection because they are God's gifts to us...they keep us company and bring so much joy.
O.k. now I'm rambling...I just get so mad when it comes to this issue!
I'll tape the show and I know I'll be crying all the way...this is one of the hardest things to watch but it doesn't mean we can ignore it!
HOW CAN WE PUT AN END TO PUPPY MILLS???ANYBODY HAVE ANY IDEAS OR KNOW OF PETITIONS OUT THERE? PLEASE POST IF YOU DO!

You're so right. They are considered LIVESTOCK???!!! when they're in teh puppy mill. That's why they leave them alone. Some of them can't even bark or walk! I had heard about puppy mills, but didn't really know how bad it really is until i'm watching the show. Thanks for making me more informed. and others need to know not to buy from pet stores!

[mizzwanned]

I saw it. It was so sad but very informative. I'm glad she did it for all those that don't know. I also cried when the video of Sophie was shown

[psugorilladdr]

Just coming on here.

[grayxie]

I just finished watching the show. The entire show I was at the point of tears in my eyes, to all out crying - especially when they went to the shelter in Texas (you'll probably cry too when you see that segment). I'm glad that Oprah finally did a show on this, because I'm sure most of her viewers didn't even know such places existed.

I was all ready planning on going to the United Against Puppy Mills fundraiser at the end of the month, now I hope this show will bring in more donations for them.

[Martie]

I listened to the show on the way home from work, made me cry, and I still feel sooooooo sad.