Originally Posted by PCMom (Post 1172028)

Hi I'm Pepper's Mom. Everyday Pepper lives with what greed does. He has a serious Neurological illness that is crippling him. When I first brought him home at 4 months old I was told that he wouldn't make it to his first birthday, as my sister of the heart, Villette, said Pep just turned 3 years old. When I read the Survivors Stories the same thing hit me...every pup on that page was a lucky one! If even only for a moment in time they were loved. I couldn't stop crying because all I could think of was the number of pups in puppymills and with backyard breeders who are NEVER going to know one second of love! I am blessed because I have had Pepper for almost 3 years, he knows he is loved and very much cherished but our time together is almost over. He is very sick now and I know his life isn't much fun anymore. since the first day I brought him home I have been trying to get the word out there about puppymills, puppy brokers and petstores. Since Pepper was "defective" the petstore where I bought him got a replacement puppy and then they got another puppy to replace him when I went back and bought him back (LONG STORY) so because I purchased a puppy from a petstore 2 other puppies were doomed. I didn't know any better at the time but that is no excuse, I should have found out where all those cute little puppies came from. After a lot of looking I found Peppers breeder and after a LOT of harsh words back and forth she sent me pictures of Pepper's parents. My heart broke. I have never seen such sad, sick and depressed yorkies in my life! When I explained that Peppers illness is hereditary she promised that she would retire his MOM. She never said anything about Dad or siblings...all of whom most likely have this illness. She will keep breeding them and she will keep putting out heartbreak...and there is nothing I can do to stop it except tell anyone who will listen Pepper's story! I was so honored that the HSUS included my baby on their site! Please sign the pledge...if we all band together we can stop this! I can't save Pepper...it was too late to save him the minute he was born...but maybe I can save just one puppy from living in this hell and one family from daily heartbreak watching the pup they love struggle just to take a step, eat a bite, drink a bit of water or just be normal. Pepper used to be very aware and alert, now he doesn't know what is happening sometimes and he gets so scared. He doesn't know who I am sometimes. All I can do is hold him and tell him how much I love him and that I will keep him safe. All of this because a breeder and a broker would get $1600 for his life.

Sorry to be so long winded. I know what puppymills cause and i want to save everyone else from finding out first hand.

Again, PLEASE SIGN THE PLEDGE!!!!! It is such a small thing to do to save a life!

Originally Posted by proudyorkiemom (Post 1173987)

I feel alot of the time that all my efforts to stop puppy mills go unheard.
I have writen into every news station in the country, every talk show, and every celebrity i can think of, hoping that someone will want to help make this known to the world. and i have yet to hear back from anyone.
I wish so bad that i was famous or had lots of money because i feel that is the only way that any one will hear me.
so i am trying out for american idol this August and if i make it I promise every one will know about puppy mills.
I actually really do think i have a chance though, i sang at Carnegie Hall about 5 years ago and i really believe that my voice is just as good if not better then any american idol. I am just very very shy to sing in front of people but i will get over it because i really feel like i am doing this for all the puppy mill dogs.
I get really depressed thinking about the whole puppy mill situation, as i am sure all of you do too. What i am really trying to do though is be proactive and think positively. like THE SECRET, visualize that the government will see the truth and change, picture all the cages being empty and all the dogs in good loving homes. We all must stay positive, for our own health, because if we r not healthy we cant do anything for the dogs. so stay positive, i truely believe that this will end in my life time.

Originally Posted by red98vett (Post 1174236)

Kathy and Pepper...I couldn't help it - I'm not a poet but this just had to come out...

I cried the whole time I was typing and hope I don't make you cry too much....you know I love Pepper just like he was mine and I haven't even met him in real life....even though I feel like I have thru you....

We've known each other a long time now and I don't think I could have written this if I didn't love you like a sister....I'll be here for you Kathy and Pepper is a lucky boy to have a family as special as you are.


To Sir Pepper

You were born out of greed
from humans with no care,
Sold to a pet store
Where you met an angel there.

That angel is your mom
Who saw something in your face.
She knew in her heart
She had to take you from that place.

Little did she know
That your life would be not long,
She fell in love with you
And is trying to be strong.

She knows the day will come
When she will have to say goodbye,
She’ll try to be brave
But Her heart is going to cry.

Her heart will cry for years
Remembering her happy boy,
Who brought her so much love
And had filled her heart with joy.

I know this is sad
But it’s all too true,
The awful things that happen
To special dogs like you.

Your mommy will be fine
One day when time goes by,
She’ll smile and think of you
And maybe she won’t cry.

The tribute she will give you
Is to remember you with pride,
Always in her heart
Like you never even died.

:( :( :( :( :(

Originally Posted by PCMom (Post 1174252)

OMG V! That is so beautiful and so perfect! Thank you with all of my heart. I wouldn't have made it this far without you, girlfriend...you know that! You have been my friend since the very first time I posted about this on the 3rd day I had him. Think of it V, we have been friends since July 2, 2004! You have laughed with me over his sheer silliness (remember his pez despenser?? Or shreading the wee wee pad until it looked like it had snowed in my hallway?) and cried with me through the days that I just couldn't cope with his illness. Through my battle with uncaring vets until I found one who did care! What would I have done if I couldn't have raged with you when that certain someone we know had said her thoughtless, hurtful things? How you got me laughing during THAT phone call I will never know! You are my sister V. I love you and my beautiful nieces.

Originally Posted by red98vett (Post 1174236)

Kathy and Pepper...I couldn't help it - I'm not a poet but this just had to come out...

I cried the whole time I was typing and hope I don't make you cry too much....you know I love Pepper just like he was mine and I haven't even met him in real life....even though I feel like I have thru you....

We've known each other a long time now and I don't think I could have written this if I didn't love you like a sister....I'll be here for you Kathy and Pepper is a lucky boy to have a family as special as you are.


To Sir Pepper

You were born out of greed
from humans with no care,
Sold to a pet store
Where you met an angel there.

That angel is your mom
Who saw something in your face.
She knew in her heart
She had to take you from that place.

Little did she know
That your life would be not long,
She fell in love with you
And is trying to be strong.

She knows the day will come
When she will have to say goodbye,
She’ll try to be brave
But Her heart is going to cry.

Her heart will cry for years
Remembering her happy boy,
Who brought her so much love
And had filled her heart with joy.

I know this is sad
But it’s all too true,
The awful things that happen
To special dogs like you.

Your mommy will be fine
One day when time goes by,
She’ll smile and think of you
And maybe she won’t cry.

The tribute she will give you
Is to remember you with pride,
Always in her heart
Like you never even died.

:( :( :( :( :(

Originally Posted by ARCHIE (Post 1174717)

V that was so very beautiful. I am sitting here crying like a fool in my
office. This is a morning of tears for sure. Some happy some sad.
Girl you sure can put words together.:thumbup:

Originally Posted by red98vett (Post 1204401)

I'm so sorry to post this...but since the post Kathy did about her Pepper....he's gone on to Rainbow Bridge. :( :(

He was a special yorkie and really touched everyone who knew him....I know how much I already miss him and my heart goes out to my friend Kathy and her husband.

Rest in Peace Sir Pepper...:( I love you baby.