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

[pepe mint]

I am just now watching!!

[katcarasella]

Originally Posted by 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

I went through a box of tissues during the show. I hope this opens peoples eyes. Thank You, Oprah

[grayxie]

Here's the link for the fundraiser if anyone is interested.

http://www.unitedagainstpuppymills.org/ruffin.html

You can also make a donation online through PayPal.

[yorkie mom-3]

I just finished watching Oprah's program. It's a start but it needs to stay in the forefront. I just pray that she doesn't drop this and continues to have programs in the future. God's angels are the rescue people that go and buy these dogs freedom and work with them so they can be adopted. I have found my calling after we rescued our third yorkie. The ones that need the most help physically and emotionally are the babies I want in my life. I look at our little guy and for how ever much time he has here on earth he will never know suffering again. Work is far from over and until laws are changed in this country this will continue. As I said before we need to work at state levels to get the laws changed. Educate people for knowledge is power and possibly people making a different decision because of what they have learned.

[linsvs]

This was an awesome show. Very informative. Can anybody tell me why kennels are not watched closer by the government ot state inspectors? As is with being liscensed to care for children in your home and being subject to home inspections why are these breeders not being inspected ? Or are they but not often enough? it would seem to me these abused animals would be seen even if the kennels were inspected just yearly..

[grayxie]

Originally Posted by linsvs

This was an awesome show. Very informative. Can anybody tell me why kennels are not watched closer by the government ot state inspectors? As is with being liscensed to care for children in your home and being subject to home inspections why are these breeders not being inspected ? Or are they but not often enough? it would seem to me these abused animals would be seen even if the kennels were inspected just yearly..

Because there isn't legislation to do it. Hopefully that will change soon.

[Maxi]

I saw it too! I cried my eyes out the whole show. It was very informative. I am so glad she did the show about puppymills, it really should reach a lot of people in US. This is just so heartbreaking how they treat animals! I really hope that those who kept on buying dogs from stores after seeing that would really change their mind.

[yorkie mom-3]

linsvs,
There just aren't enough inspectors on either level, state or federal. And I do believe that it just isn't "top priority". The FDA in this country can't take care of us human beings let alone animals which falls under the USDA.

[BubblPopElectrc]

While I found the footage of puppy mills very moving, what I found MOST moving was them showing actual dogs that were to put to sleep and the interview with the person from the shelter in Texas; so heartbreaking but hopefully (somewhat more) effective.

[Misti1]

Ok I cried from the Sophie tribute to the end.

[Misti1]

I have bought all of my dogs but one from pet stores, and I hate to think I was contributing to the problem...but I swear Mika watched the whole show with her little loving self, and I am glad I was able to get her out of this cycle.. But when I get ready to buy my Yorkie, I am going to depend on you guys to steer me in the right direction.

[Misti1]

YT family....may I make a suggestion,...it will only take a minute of your time.....I doubt oprah reads this forum...go to OPrah.com, join her community, and leave her your thanks/comments/suggestions for future action there. I know this is "home" so express yourself here among friends, but also place it where her staff will see it. I already am a member over there.

[SueNCricket 2]

I also hope Oprah will do a follow up story and press the issues a little bit more. To let people know that buying from a pet store will continue to keep the millers in business is a good start, but also follow up to see if her story had any real impact on closing down pet stores. If they were not around to sell pups, then there would be no buyers for the millers stock, and they might choose another "crop" to make a living off of.
I saw so many yorkies in that expose! Every time they showed one it took my breath away...
Sue & Cricket

[iowagal]

Originally Posted by Misti1

Ok I cried from the Sophie tribute to the end.

you and i both! (and im sure many others)...i really do hope this helps to open peoples eyes...it has helped me to understand...because im ashamed to admit i never knew what a 'puppy mill' was until i joined this wonderful site...

[Nancy1999]

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 may be interested in this link and petition. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=124437