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red98vett · 11-13-2005, 07:32 AM

I received a really nice pm today about my signature from someone asking about Puppy Mills......To that person - I hope my answer helped you understand the importance of helping shut them down.

IF ANYONE is ever sadly mistaken and thinks buying in a PET STORE IS OK ....READ THIS !! IT's one of the best articles I've ever read. You will be SICK hearing how these poooooooor dogs are treated

I am so SERIOUS - PLEASE READ THIS !!! IT is the most awful reasons why we have to shut these people down - you will cry after reading this article - this is the first time I've seen this one and it is ALL TRUE...there is no way this isn't true...too many pet shops are in business doing THIS !

I've bolded the parts I think everyone needs to read - PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS about this !

In Uncaring Hands - Puppy Mills
By Mary Anne Miller

Commercial dog breeding facilities is a fancy word for a puppy mill. Part of a commercial dog breeding industry that is highly profitable to the owner, puppy mills are places of great suffering, and inferior care. Prolific in the United States, specifically in the Midwest; it is estimated that over 5,000 puppies get shipped from these facilities every week.

The adult dogs are forced to live in cages, crammed together never being let out except for breeding purposes. Often more than one dog is forced to live together in these rabbit hutch-style cages, living amongst bodily waste, with no human or veterinary intervention. It is a miserable existence, one that does not even qualify to be called a life.

The larger, more profitable facilities are hidden on large acres of land far away from the public eye. The transport of puppies is done under the cover of darkness, in semi trucks/trailers arriving to truck these puppies to pet shops and pet brokers across the United States.

Before these pups can be transported, they need to be silenced. A trailer full of noisy puppies would draw attention to the load. Liquid sedative is poured down the throat of these puppies until they are unconscious. They are stacked in the trailer, laid out like cords of firewood, one on top of the other. The cargo is placed behind their bodies in the trailer effectively hiding the crime.

Upon arriving, many puppies are dead, either from to much sedative, or being crushed to death by being in the bottom of the pile. These puppies are tossed into the garbage written down as “acceptable losses.” The survivors are either sold to pet stores, or pet brokers. Ads will show up on the Internet and local papers advertising purebred puppies for sale.

For the smaller puppy mills, the transport conditions are just as severe. The pups are often crammed into the backs of pickup trucks for transport, having to endure unbearable heat in the summer, and in the winter survive the bitter cold.

These are puppies from females that have been over-bred, (bred at first heat, then every six months after) receiving minimal veterinary care, low-quality food, lying in their waste for weeks/months on end. These puppies are born in misery on a breeding ground ripe for diseases and congenital defects. When the puppies wind up in pet stores, many pet store owners will vaccinate these puppies every week. So they could present them to the public as an epitome of health.

The worst offending states are; Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.

In 1990 the frustrated Humane Society of the United States called for a boycott of puppy buying from these key states. The campaign garnered national attention

The HSUS has been gravely concerned with puppy mills. Under their further efforts, in August 2001, seventeen states enacted a law known as the “Lemon Law;” If a sick puppy is purchased; this law allows the new owner of the puppy to receive reimbursement for veterinary bills from the establishment where the puppy was purchased from.

The problem has been growing to the extent that there are now non-profit organizations dedicated to puppy mill rescue. Staffed by caring individuals, they have at the ready, numerous foster families waiting to take any puppies found living in these conditions of squalor. Many of these families know full well that puppy mill rescue must come sooner than later, as precious lives hang in the balance. Numerous puppies and dogs rescued from raids do not make it. But while they are living in foster care, they will know love and receive veterinary intervention for the first time in their lives.

So how do you know that the puppy you are purchasing comes from a caring breeder and not a puppy mill?

Contact the Better Business Bureau. See if the pet shop has complaints on their record.
Stop purchasing from pet stores and private individuals if these people can not adequately provide the right papers: A Breed Registry Paper, not a certificate of health.
If the owner says the puppies are from out-of-state, ask to see the interstate health certificate.
Write letters about the puppy mills, to your congressman, local authorities, editors of your local newspaper, and the USDA whose job it is to monitor these places and inspect them, making sure they are up to standard quality care.
There are warning signs: If a private seller will not let you see all the dogs, or let you into the house. If you hear dogs in distress, or are conscious of noxious odors coming from the house.

A reputable breeder will let you interact with the mother and the father as well as the puppies. If you suspect anything, please report the location to the local animal control. You can also contact the dog clubs in the area, some of the members will know if puppy mills are operating.

Until the public stops demanding purebred puppies from pet stores, this puppy mill industry will continue to thrive. In the meantime, the cost is great for the puppies and adult dogs, hapless victims forced to live in this harsh, uncaring environment. Before you purchase a purebred puppy, make sure the puppy comes from a reputable breeder and not a puppy mill.

Visit http://www.hsus.org/ace/11797 to obtain more information and find out how you can help.

livingdustmops · 11-13-2005, 07:42 AM

As usual tears were rolling down my face as I read this

I just don't understand how people can ignore this cruelty and not take action.

Cindy & The Gang

red98vett · 11-13-2005, 07:49 AM

Me too - and the sad part is - the more the fads of small dogs go on - the more small breed dogs are going to be MASS bred to be sold in PET STORES at high prices....

When you see a YORKIE IN A PET STORE - just PICTURE It's MOM SUFFERING in a PUPPY MILL and do NOT buy it ! Tell your friends this also

IT's a VICIOUS CYCLE and starts with the Pet Store....When they are stopped from selling LIVE dogs - the MILLS will be hurt right where it counts and have to slow down on mass breeding.

mustangbee · 11-13-2005, 07:50 AM

You're right that was sad! Makes me so mad that the Mills are still out there.
I hope everyone reads this post. I did write letters, and have reported some Mills myself. But they seem to close down only long enough to open somewhere else.
It's so sad!!!!

What gets me is the Pet Stores even sell this way. I don't understand why they can't stop a Store form doing this. I always thought Mills are run down houses, and old buildings. But Pet Stores too! They should have there license pulled.
Good Post Villette, the word needs to be spread!

Gina & Princess say NO to Puppy Mills!!!!!

chachi · 11-13-2005, 07:52 AM

I hope everyone reads this it was really good. It makes me sad that dogs and puppies have to go through this. People are just terrible who participate in this.

crystalsmom · 11-13-2005, 07:53 AM

Thank You Villette, this is a big help to people who truly don't understand what is
going on every day.

Gazou · 11-13-2005, 07:53 AM

Thank you for sharing this with us .

red98vett · 11-13-2005, 07:55 AM

Gina...That was so smart and a misconception many people have. Pet Stores selling live animals are the basis of the Puppy Mills business.

Hunte Corp is the biggest Broker in the country who kills millions of dogs and THEY are rich over the transportation and sale of all these puppies...but it ALL starts with Pet Stores.

If we can stop them from selling dogs - the mass breeders would have no place to sell all these puppies - no customers - no business ....and they would have to find other ways to earn their blood money

MeganS · 11-13-2005, 07:58 AM

thats so sad.

: I agree, if the pet stores stopped the sale of live animals, it would really slow down all the abuse these poor animals are going through. i hope everyone reads this, it really opens your eyes into what's going on in every day life.

crystalsmom · 11-13-2005, 08:09 AM

You can help by going to the thread " Help our dogs and puppies need you."

There is a link to your congressman and all you need to do is say a few words
and it will HELP SO MUCH.

PlatinumYorkies · 11-13-2005, 08:14 AM

There are so many reason why Pet Stores, shouldn't sell live animal's. Pet Stores are HORRIBLE. They have every animal under the sun, they smell, they have non-qaulified kid's working their who could give a rat's tail about the well being of an animal.

red98vett · 11-13-2005, 08:29 AM

Warning - GRAPHIC PICTURES

LOOK AT THESE PICTURES IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS on the CARE of these mill dogs...

This is a neglected Bichon MOM to a Pet Store Puppy - THIS IS HOW SHE WAS FOUND....and would have stayed like this until she was bred yet AGAIN.....I can't figure out what breed Hartley is in the 3rd pic...I THINK a Bichon again

CLICK on this yorkies picture if you think you can
READ how they treated him. can't you just CRY ?

Do not click pics if you throw up easily

PlatinumYorkies · 11-13-2005, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red98vett

Warning - GRAPHIC PICTURES

LOOK AT THESE PICTURES IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS on the CARE of these mill dogs...

This is a neglected Bichon MOM to a Pet Store Puppy - THIS IS HOW SHE WAS FOUND....and would have stayed like this until she was bred yet AGAIN.....I can't figure out what breed Hartley is in the 3rd pic...I THINK a Bichon again

CLICK on this yorkies picture if you think you can
READ how they treated him. can't you just CRY ?

Do not click pics if you throw up easily

Can you imagine living like this!!!!!!!

I am slow..forgot the pics

PlatinumYorkies · 11-13-2005, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlatinumYorkies

Can you imagine living like this!!!!!!!

I am slow..forgot the pics

http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...kyoupg_ARSlogo

red98vett · 11-13-2005, 08:55 AM

Thank you !!

I started another thread with these pictures too - I hope everyone.... especially our newer members.... see these posts and want to help !!

I know many of us don't like looking at these pictures - but it's the best visual tool to get us going...and when we get going - we can really help !!

11-13-2005, 07:32 AM	#1
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	THE BEST ARTICLE on MILLS & Transport of Dogs I received a really nice pm today about my signature from someone asking about Puppy Mills......To that person - I hope my answer helped you understand the importance of helping shut them down. IF ANYONE is ever sadly mistaken and thinks buying in a PET STORE IS OK ....READ THIS !! IT's one of the best articles I've ever read. You will be SICK hearing how these poooooooor dogs are treated I am so SERIOUS - PLEASE READ THIS !!! IT is the most awful reasons why we have to shut these people down - you will cry after reading this article - this is the first time I've seen this one and it is ALL TRUE...there is no way this isn't true...too many pet shops are in business doing THIS ! I've bolded the parts I think everyone needs to read - PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS about this ! In Uncaring Hands - Puppy Mills By Mary Anne Miller Commercial dog breeding facilities is a fancy word for a puppy mill. Part of a commercial dog breeding industry that is highly profitable to the owner, puppy mills are places of great suffering, and inferior care. Prolific in the United States, specifically in the Midwest; it is estimated that over 5,000 puppies get shipped from these facilities every week. The adult dogs are forced to live in cages, crammed together never being let out except for breeding purposes. Often more than one dog is forced to live together in these rabbit hutch-style cages, living amongst bodily waste, with no human or veterinary intervention. It is a miserable existence, one that does not even qualify to be called a life. The larger, more profitable facilities are hidden on large acres of land far away from the public eye. The transport of puppies is done under the cover of darkness, in semi trucks/trailers arriving to truck these puppies to pet shops and pet brokers across the United States. Before these pups can be transported, they need to be silenced. A trailer full of noisy puppies would draw attention to the load. Liquid sedative is poured down the throat of these puppies until they are unconscious. They are stacked in the trailer, laid out like cords of firewood, one on top of the other. The cargo is placed behind their bodies in the trailer effectively hiding the crime. Upon arriving, many puppies are dead, either from to much sedative, or being crushed to death by being in the bottom of the pile. These puppies are tossed into the garbage written down as “acceptable losses.” The survivors are either sold to pet stores, or pet brokers. Ads will show up on the Internet and local papers advertising purebred puppies for sale. For the smaller puppy mills, the transport conditions are just as severe. The pups are often crammed into the backs of pickup trucks for transport, having to endure unbearable heat in the summer, and in the winter survive the bitter cold. These are puppies from females that have been over-bred, (bred at first heat, then every six months after) receiving minimal veterinary care, low-quality food, lying in their waste for weeks/months on end. These puppies are born in misery on a breeding ground ripe for diseases and congenital defects. When the puppies wind up in pet stores, many pet store owners will vaccinate these puppies every week. So they could present them to the public as an epitome of health. The worst offending states are; Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. In 1990 the frustrated Humane Society of the United States called for a boycott of puppy buying from these key states. The campaign garnered national attention The HSUS has been gravely concerned with puppy mills. Under their further efforts, in August 2001, seventeen states enacted a law known as the “Lemon Law;” If a sick puppy is purchased; this law allows the new owner of the puppy to receive reimbursement for veterinary bills from the establishment where the puppy was purchased from. The problem has been growing to the extent that there are now non-profit organizations dedicated to puppy mill rescue. Staffed by caring individuals, they have at the ready, numerous foster families waiting to take any puppies found living in these conditions of squalor. Many of these families know full well that puppy mill rescue must come sooner than later, as precious lives hang in the balance. Numerous puppies and dogs rescued from raids do not make it. But while they are living in foster care, they will know love and receive veterinary intervention for the first time in their lives. So how do you know that the puppy you are purchasing comes from a caring breeder and not a puppy mill? Contact the Better Business Bureau. See if the pet shop has complaints on their record. Stop purchasing from pet stores and private individuals if these people can not adequately provide the right papers: A Breed Registry Paper, not a certificate of health. If the owner says the puppies are from out-of-state, ask to see the interstate health certificate. Write letters about the puppy mills, to your congressman, local authorities, editors of your local newspaper, and the USDA whose job it is to monitor these places and inspect them, making sure they are up to standard quality care. There are warning signs: If a private seller will not let you see all the dogs, or let you into the house. If you hear dogs in distress, or are conscious of noxious odors coming from the house. A reputable breeder will let you interact with the mother and the father as well as the puppies. If you suspect anything, please report the location to the local animal control. You can also contact the dog clubs in the area, some of the members will know if puppy mills are operating. Until the public stops demanding purebred puppies from pet stores, this puppy mill industry will continue to thrive. In the meantime, the cost is great for the puppies and adult dogs, hapless victims forced to live in this harsh, uncaring environment. Before you purchase a purebred puppy, make sure the puppy comes from a reputable breeder and not a puppy mill. Visit http://www.hsus.org/ace/11797 to obtain more information and find out how you can help. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE! Last edited by red98vett; 11-13-2005 at 07:34 AM.

11-13-2005, 07:49 AM	#3
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Me too - and the sad part is - the more the fads of small dogs go on - the more small breed dogs are going to be MASS bred to be sold in PET STORES at high prices.... When you see a YORKIE IN A PET STORE - just PICTURE It's MOM SUFFERING in a PUPPY MILL and do NOT buy it ! Tell your friends this also IT's a VICIOUS CYCLE and starts with the Pet Store....When they are stopped from selling LIVE dogs - the MILLS will be hurt right where it counts and have to slow down on mass breeding. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

11-13-2005, 07:50 AM	#4
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	You're right that was sad! Makes me so mad that the Mills are still out there. I hope everyone reads this post. I did write letters, and have reported some Mills myself. But they seem to close down only long enough to open somewhere else. It's so sad!!!! What gets me is the Pet Stores even sell this way. I don't understand why they can't stop a Store form doing this. I always thought Mills are run down houses, and old buildings. But Pet Stores too! They should have there license pulled. Good Post Villette, the word needs to be spread! Gina & Princess say NO to Puppy Mills!!!!! __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

11-13-2005, 07:52 AM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I hope everyone reads this it was really good. It makes me sad that dogs and puppies have to go through this. People are just terrible who participate in this. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-13-2005, 07:53 AM	#6
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	Thank You Villette, this is a big help to people who truly don't understand what is going on every day. __________________

11-13-2005, 07:42 AM	#2
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	As usual tears were rolling down my face as I read this I just don't understand how people can ignore this cruelty and not take action. Cindy & The Gang

11-13-2005, 07:53 AM	#7
Gazou YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,180	Thank you for sharing this with us .

11-13-2005, 07:55 AM	#8
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Gina...That was so smart and a misconception many people have. Pet Stores selling live animals are the basis of the Puppy Mills business. Hunte Corp is the biggest Broker in the country who kills millions of dogs and THEY are rich over the transportation and sale of all these puppies...but it ALL starts with Pet Stores. If we can stop them from selling dogs - the mass breeders would have no place to sell all these puppies - no customers - no business ....and they would have to find other ways to earn their blood money __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

11-13-2005, 07:58 AM	#9
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	thats so sad. : I agree, if the pet stores stopped the sale of live animals, it would really slow down all the abuse these poor animals are going through. i hope everyone reads this, it really opens your eyes into what's going on in every day life. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

11-13-2005, 08:09 AM	#10
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	Every Little Bit Helps You can help by going to the thread " Help our dogs and puppies need you." There is a link to your congressman and all you need to do is say a few words and it will HELP SO MUCH. __________________ Last edited by crystalsmom; 11-13-2005 at 08:11 AM. Reason: quotes

11-13-2005, 08:14 AM	#11
PlatinumYorkies Monte, Mone't's Joy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 3,009	There are so many reason why Pet Stores, shouldn't sell live animal's. Pet Stores are HORRIBLE. They have every animal under the sun, they smell, they have non-qaulified kid's working their who could give a rat's tail about the well being of an animal. __________________ "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."!! **Mone't Mom 2 Monte**

11-13-2005, 08:29 AM	#12
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Warning Graphic !!! Warning - GRAPHIC PICTURES LOOK AT THESE PICTURES IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS on the CARE of these mill dogs... This is a neglected Bichon MOM to a Pet Store Puppy - THIS IS HOW SHE WAS FOUND....and would have stayed like this until she was bred yet AGAIN.....I can't figure out what breed Hartley is in the 3rd pic...I THINK a Bichon again CLICK on this yorkies picture if you think you can READ how they treated him. can't you just CRY ? Do not click pics if you throw up easily Attached Thumbnails __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE! Last edited by red98vett; 11-13-2005 at 08:34 AM.

11-13-2005, 08:55 AM	#15
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Thank you !! I started another thread with these pictures too - I hope everyone.... especially our newer members.... see these posts and want to help !! I know many of us don't like looking at these pictures - but it's the best visual tool to get us going...and when we get going - we can really help !! __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!