Millbusters and the news...
 

You guys! I just got an email from one of my local news reporters, and she's interested in doing a story on puppy mills! She wants me to call her!

This is so exciting, I can't hardly wait to get in contact with her.

Awesome, please update us on the situation ,it's great to get some exposure

I actually emailed the station and said I would like to see a story about mills. She was forwarded the email and responded.

I leave Columbus in 2 weeks, so I'm going to try to do this as soon as possible.

YOU GO GIRL - That must have been a great letter !!! Can you share your email that got this kind of attention ? I'd LOVE to send it to our Houston Stations ....Good job !

A copy of the letter, which was sent to the station's "general" address:

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I am writing to suggest a segment/story about puppy mills. These are breeding factories with inhumane conditions and horrible cruelty in several forms. They exist everywhere in the United States. Typically, these mills breed puppies until the mothers die. Normally, the puppies are sold at an unhealthily young age to pet stores.
I'd like you to consider covering this subject, as many people are unaware of the danger involved in supporting this evil industry. I also believe that, in doing so, you can showcase the sensitivity and caring nature of the employees of your station.

Thank you for your time, and I'd love to help in any way possible.
Jacqueline Craig
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Her reply:

Hi there. My name is Megan Pringle, with ABC 6 and Fox 28. Your email was
forwarded to me. As an animal lover, puppy mills have always made me sick. I would love to do a story. If you get a chance, please give me a call.

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Good for you!! Let us know how it goes! :thumbup:

Thank you ! I'm going to add it to apply to our area ...maybe we can get the same results - GREAT JOB and you go girl !!! Good luck and come tell us how this goes - you should be VERY proud of yourself ...

I'm giving you a BIG round of applause ....CLICK on the picture !

That's great that someone is interested and is going to let more of the public know about this. I am going to send in some letters too.

JACKI YOU ROCK!!!!! Keep us updated!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

I found this LIST of people who also can be contacted - this is the most comprehensive list I've seen

This is the list of agencies to report the puppy mill to. You should follow this order in reporting them. The reason to follow the order is that the goal is to permanently shut them down. Mills are in the industry to make money. They make money because they have the ability to say their dogs are “AKC”.

You want the first agency involved to be the agency that can do the greatest amount of damage to the operation. The AKC has that power.

Report to
1 AKC (American Kennel Club)
2 Local Humane Society
3 Fraud regarding their income (typically, a person on public assistance can not have an income, or there are limits to the income they can have
County Treasurer
Worker's Compensation
Disability Services
Welfare/Health Care/Medicaid
4 County Dept of Health
5 State Dept of Agriculture
6 Zoning Commission
7 Attorney General’s Office
8 County Auditor’s Office
9 USDA, United States Dept of Ag does not seem to be an agency that will respond in a timely manner

THIS link applies to Ohio but has GREAT definitions on how to help shut down puppy mills
http://columbusdogconnection.com/ReportingPupMill.htm

Alright, everyone. I'm making my phone call to the reporter right now!!

Yeah....tell us how it goes!!!

I just e-mailed my letter to WXYZ Channel 7 in Detroit. I hoping since I am a Canadian viewer that they will acknowledge me. Let's hope I get the same results as SillyJacki!

I'm going to send one to other news stations too, but I have to get back to work right now.

Good for you! Thats wonderful news! :)