Outraged by Puppy Mill bust in Tennessee

[Yorkiekids]

Do you have an email address for your Senator,Govenor, and Representative. I'd like to send them an email.

[MaddiesMommie]

Yep. Thanks!

Phil Bredesen-Governor Email: Phil.Bredesen@tn.gov

Bob Corker-Senator Contact page: .: United States Senator Bob Corker, Tennessee :: Contact Information :.

My Representative (there are many) Les Winningham rep.leslie.winningham@capitol.tn.gov

[JennyLeroux]

Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

I was totally unware she still had one dog let alone 80! What is going on? I am confused are they needing homes or places for the dogs to stay? Is that the problem? I am reading from others involved this is one of the worst cases of animal cruelty many have ever seen. SO, why are they leaving dogs in her care?

I am also upset that pictures and vet records would not suffice as evidence so those babies that are in shelter custody could receive the medical attention they need! How miserable they must be feeling. Why keep them in pain and discomfort so they can serve as 'evidence'?
Take some freakin pictures and write it down!!!!!! Is that not enough!?!?

Sorry for the rant, but gee whiz! ...exhale

The reason that she still has the dogs is because they are still her "property" even the ones at the shelter. The court has to rule otherwise. That is why is SOOO important for us to to write letters to the judge in an effort to influence him on this case and let him know that people are waiting and watching to see how this will be decided. Also, whatever we can do to get the media involved. They were only took the ones that needed immediate vet attention.

[JennyLeroux]

The court date is on Monday December 14th. I am looking into possibly picketing the courthouse but I am in the process of finding out what the rights to do so are. If anyone has any info please post it!

Anyone in my local area interested in helping? I certainly wouldn't want to picket alone.

I am waiting on a call back to find out the specific judge.

I will be contacting the local shelters & small breed rescue organizations in the area to see if anyone wants to help.

[JennyLeroux]

Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

I was totally unware she still had one dog let alone 80! What is going on? I am confused are they needing homes or places for the dogs to stay? Is that the problem? I am reading from others involved this is one of the worst cases of animal cruelty many have ever seen. SO, why are they leaving dogs in her care?

I am also upset that pictures and vet records would not suffice as evidence so those babies that are in shelter custody could receive the medical attention they need! How miserable they must be feeling. Why keep them in pain and discomfort so they can serve as 'evidence'?
Take some freakin pictures and write it down!!!!!! Is that not enough!?!?

Sorry for the rant, but gee whiz! ...exhale

Some dogs still at alleged puppy mill Knoxville News Sentinel

In this link you will find the answer to your questions and concerns.

[tortoisekeeper]

Originally Posted by JennyLeroux

The court date is on Monday December 14th. I am looking into possibly picketing the courthouse but I am in the process of finding out what the rights to do so are. If anyone has any info please post it!

Anyone in my local area interested in helping? I certainly wouldn't want to picket alone.

I am waiting on a call back to find out the specific judge.

I will be contacting the local shelters & small breed rescue organizations in the area to see if anyone wants to help.

I will have to wait until closer to the court date to let you know, but if I don't have to work that day I will join you.

Betty

[llcornell]

I wish I lived closer I would love to join you in picketing.

[JennyLeroux]

I just can't stand to think of dogs locked up in cages.

I am going to rally up some supprt and try to get some others to join but if I have to I will go by myself.

I am in marketing and I am going to try to get the news to show coverage of the picketing.

[JennyLeroux]

Honorable Jeff Wicks
P O Box 73,
Kingston TN 37763

The court date is Dec 14th. The letters will have to be sent very soon so he will receive them in time.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

[MaddiesMommie]

Originally Posted by JennyLeroux

Honorable Jeff Wicks
P O Box 73,
Kingston TN 37763

The court date is Dec 14th. The letters will have to be sent very soon so he will receive them in time.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

Thank you for posting this. I will be getting a letter in the mail.

[JennyLeroux]

My guess is that she relocated the dogs. I am going to ask someone I know that is from her county to check and see what the word around town is.

Accused Harriman puppy mill operator surrenders dogs Knoxville News Sentinel

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by JennyLeroux

My guess is that she relocated the dogs. I am going to ask someone I know that is from her county to check and see what the word around town is.

Accused Harriman puppy mill operator surrenders dogs Knoxville News Sentinel

They do this crap all the time...More dogs will suffer...grrrr

Good Job and I bet you are learning alot of what goes on in all of this with BYB.