Airline’s Puppy Deaths Spark Debate about Commercial Breeders This is from today's ASPCA newsletter: 1. Airline’s Puppy Deaths Spark Debate about Commercial Breeders http://www.aspca.org/news/news-alert-images/puppy-3.jpg As animal lovers become more aware that purchasing a dog from a pet store supports the inhumane practices of puppy mills, commercial breeders are using online sources to get their dogs directly into homes across the country. On August 3, seven puppies died of suspected heat-related complications in the cargo hold of a plane en route from Tulsa, OK, to Chicago, IL. The victims were seven of 14 pups transported by the airline, and reportedly came from a commercial breeder in Oklahoma—many of the puppies were booked on connecting flights, making it likely that they were purchased online by buyers in different cities. “Puppy mill operators are creating professional looking websites that convincingly dupe consumers into thinking they are reputable breeders,” says Cori Menkin, ASPCA Senior Director of Legislative Initiatives. “A sure way to spot a scam is that they often offer to ship the dogs to the buyer without ever meeting in person. No reputable breeder would ever ship a puppy to a buyer sight unseen.” Buying a puppy over the Internet is just as risky as buying from a pet store—you can’t see the puppy’s breeding premises or meet his parents. Furthermore, those who sell animals online are not held to regulations established by the Animal Welfare Act. “The Animal Welfare Act requires breeders to be licensed and meet specific minimum standards of care for animals bred for resale, but a loophole allows puppy breeders who sell directly to the public—which includes over the Internet—to go unregulated,” says Menkin. “They are able to keep inspectors away and operate without being accountable to anyone.” “The bottom line is the only way to be sure your new puppy isn't a product of cruel and inhumane conditions is to see for yourself where he lives—visit the breeder’s facilities and meet the puppy’s parents,” Menkin states. “Or better yet, adopt from your local shelter.” For more information on the risks associated with buying a puppy in a pet store or online, please visit our online Puppy Mill campaign. |
Let's hope those poor babies that died are done some justice and their deaths might finally spark a crackdown on the puppy mills. |
Sad:( It's like anything else, laws can be passed and those intent on continuing vile practices will find a way to get around the new laws. We have so many laws on the books now, that *should* protect dogs, but fail to because of the unscrupulous. I do wish someone could find out the breeders name....not that it would make any difference but I would like to know who in the hell thought it was okay to ship puppies from Oklahoma during the hottest part of our summer :mad: Not only are they heartless but complete idiots!:mad: |
I recently had to fly from Florida to Louisiana for a family funeral. As I sat on one of my airplanes, I watched two dogs being loaded in the bottom of the plane with the luggage. They were just tossed in like luggage. Their water just went all over the place. I don't think they had any left to drink. I felt so sad/sorry for them. They had to be scarred to death, just tossed around like nothing. Please don't put your dogs/puppies on the airplane like this. |
Sad! omg, How and why does this still go on. Jail is just too good for these people! Laws are no good unless they inforce them! I was a breeder but never shiped my babies! I always wanted to meet the new Mommys or Daddys they were going to. I just can't understand how people can be so greedy and heartless!! This story just broke my heart..... When will this ever stop? Thanks for posting. Hopefully people will come here amnd read this post and so many more like it on puppy mills before they buy a new baby. :( |
Responsible breeders do it differently.... I cannot believe that people still will ship animals this way, and I was so sorry to hear of this story. Of course, "people" is used loosely in this comment, as there are other things I would call someone that runs one of these operations. However, I can tell you that sometimes you do buy dogs sight unseen. I bought my last German Shepherd pup this way, and he is a joy to have. I had searched throughout my surrounding states and could not find exactly what I was looking for. After much research and several valued recommendations, I found a breeder in Connecticut. I was required to complete an interview on the web, then further interviews between us by phone, as well as a webcam conference. The breeder then recommended which pup from the litter would be the best fit for our family at the time, after contacting my vet for a reference check. From the very beginning it was understood that I would be required to pay for a first class ticket for my pup on an airline that had facilities for his crate in the seating section of the plane, and that he would ONLY be ticketed for a non-stop flight. The closest terminal for this was Greenville SC, about a 2 hour drive from my home. Due to her diligence, he arrived on time, safe and sound, alert, with food and water intact in his crate and I suspect given treats during the flight by the attendants watching over him...lol. Yes, it cost me. Was it worth it? Every penny. |
puppies should never be shipped! if someone wants a puppy from someone out of state to buyer should fly to the city and see the pup first then fly back with it under the seat in front of them. so much could go wrong. now that is what i call a irreputable breeder..shipping pups without supervision is very abusive!!! |
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What airline did the puppies die on? |
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There is another reputable way to "ship" a puppy to a buyer from out of state and that is to use a personal courier. I believe it is also the responsibility of the new parents to be aware they have other options and insist upon it. |
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OMG this should not have happened. The Airlines should not have taken these pups. However, the breeder should never have taken the pups to the airlines to begin with. I don't see a problem with some breeders shipping a pup but I think it important that they have a good track record as to when and how they ship. Sometimes it isn't possible for the buyer to fly to another state and fly the pup back with them. But breeders also need to make sure that the cargo area of the plane that the puppy is in is climate controlled. No I don't breed, lol But I also don't think that a buyer should have to settle for a puppy that they can only drive to pick up. I don't think is quite fair either. Caution and common sense is needed. |
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