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11-15-2005, 10:08 AM | #1 |
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| My letter to the editor, regarding the article I posted here yesterday. Here is the letter I sent to my newpaper. I hope they print it... It is in regards to the article they printed Sunday, about Puppy mills.. I'd attach the link,,but don't know how.. feel free to copy it to this thread, for anyone who didn't see it. To The Editor: I am writing in support of the Times Reporter’s recent article exposing local puppy mills. Hopefully these types of articles will bring about public awareness and end this horrendous abuse. I have been aware of the animal abuse in the puppy mill industry and I am repulsed. After reading your article and the breeder’s comments on the life of these puppies, I felt compelled to respond. As a pet advocate, my passion is that people understand the life of these puppies. Typically a puppy is taken away from its mother at an early age, usually between 5 – 8 weeks. Due to their early age, any illness, genetic or emotional problems that a puppy may have will not be detected. On the other hand, the mothers are forced to breed from their first heat and every 6 months thereafter until they are unable to produce. This abusive breeding cycle can last between 5 to 10 years. Another problem arising in this industry is the breeder’s lack of concern to maintain the breed standard. Too often breeders fall prey to the latest craze, which includes breeding “teacups” and “mini’s”. This is just a small portion of information that is available on what is really going on in this industry. Until the public stops buying puppies from puppy mills, this industry will continue to thrive. The puppies and adult dogs will continue to be forced to live in these harsh and uncaring environments. Seven of the biggest puppy mill states are Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. Let’s not make Ohio number eight. In lieu of supporting puppy mills, please check www.petfinder.com for local dogs that are available. Every year 5 – 10 million pets are euthanized in shelters in the United States. Again, thanks to the Times Reporter for printing articles about puppy mills and doing their part in increasing public awareness. Sincerely, Rhonda Rosenberry Proud owner of a non puppy mill Yorkshire Terrier. Aka – Bailey For anyone interested in viewing information about puppy mills, here are a few good sites: www.puppymillrescue.com, www.prisonerofgreed.com, and www.millbusters.com A site to write your congressman to stop puppy mills in your state: www.house.gob/writerep I do have an address to report mills in Ohio... http://www.columbusdogconnection.com...ngPupMill.html
__________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~ |
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11-15-2005, 10:20 AM | #2 |
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11-15-2005, 10:27 AM | #3 |
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| Way to Go!!!!!
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11-15-2005, 10:45 AM | #4 |
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| Well done , it is with action like yours that peoples will hopefully understand . |
11-15-2005, 10:52 AM | #5 |
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| AWSOME.....all the animals thank...you...& we all do too I will copy & post this & send it too all my animal friends |
11-15-2005, 11:15 AM | #6 |
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| Thanx, for the support!! YEAH!! I guess I pasted a copy that wasnt revised, I stated in this one that the public needs to quite buying from the puppy mills....BUT- in the one I sent to the paper,,, that said- quit buying from the pet stores. Anyhow.... I hope they print it!
__________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~ |
11-15-2005, 11:20 AM | #7 |
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| Great response to that article. I hope it hits home with people.
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11-15-2005, 11:47 AM | #8 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | Youuuuuuuuuu Goooooooo Girlllllllll !!!!!!!! Yay I Love it - It came out perfectly and I BET you get their attention and hear back from them ... GOOD JOB Rhonda ~!~! It's VERY well written and RIGHT ON ! |
11-15-2005, 01:15 PM | #9 |
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| Awesome letter! Let us know if they print it! |
11-15-2005, 01:19 PM | #10 |
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| Your a great writter!! Awesome job!!!
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11-23-2005, 08:03 AM | #11 |
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| great job!!!
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11-23-2005, 08:13 AM | #12 | |
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11-23-2005, 08:16 AM | #13 |
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| WOW! Great letter, let us know if there is any feedback in the paper from your article! Public awareness is the only way we are going to shutdown puppymills and mass breeders!
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11-23-2005, 08:21 AM | #14 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | I'm getting Chanel to do her Famous BOOTY DANCE just for you !! All I do is play some music - chant your name and she will DANCE around the room - she really has rythym and you DESERVE a booty Dance for that letter !!!! WAY TO GO !!! BIG HUGS for a very well written letter ! I wish I could see the real paper !! |
11-23-2005, 08:32 AM | #15 | |
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