| 41. awwww, he's very sweet |
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I adopted a mill rescue who spooks easily, too. He hates loud noises and is petrified of doorways. He is getting better, though - I think it just takes a lot of time and love with these guys.
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| -My Day at a Puppy Mill |
Neecy |
Nov-11-08 04:31 PM |
#0 |
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Ok. Can you tell me if North Washington Kennels is a good source to look at dogs? |
HawkeyeX |
Nov-11-08 04:35 PM |
#1 |
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that looks like a puppy mill |
Neecy |
Nov-11-08 04:39 PM |
#9 |
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I agree that looks like a puppy mill but I disagree with your statement |
pnwmom |
Nov-11-08 04:51 PM |
#30 |
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No reputable breeders offer mixed breeds |
haruka3_2000 |
Nov-12-08 06:56 AM |
#99 |
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I think she's referring to so-called "designer dogs" |
bad_robbie |
Nov-12-08 12:08 PM |
#118 |
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Yeah -- I know |
haruka3_2000 |
Nov-12-08 05:08 PM |
#145 |
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bullshit. |
QuestionAll |
Nov-12-08 12:58 PM |
#126 |
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I'm aware of that |
haruka3_2000 |
Nov-12-08 05:06 PM |
#144 |
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then apparently there's no such thing as a 'reputable' breeder? |
QuestionAll |
Nov-12-08 07:33 PM |
#153 |
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There are reputable breeders, just not of designer dogs |
haruka3_2000 |
Nov-12-08 08:33 PM |
#161 |
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There's No Such Thing As a Breeder That's Not In It For the $$ |
Crisco |
Nov-12-08 08:47 PM |
#168 |
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Most of them DO other things for a living |
haruka3_2000 |
Nov-12-08 08:51 PM |
#170 |
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Yeah, and all of them are in it for $$$$ |
WindRiverMan |
Nov-12-08 06:01 PM |
#148 |
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that's true of most businesses. |
QuestionAll |
Nov-12-08 07:35 PM |
#154 |
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Breeders who are in it for the dog barely even break even |
haruka3_2000 |
Nov-12-08 08:43 PM |
#164 |
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I do it for the love of the breed and the pleasure of hunting behind a good dog |
WindRiverMan |
Nov-12-08 09:09 PM |
#173 |
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I hate the AKC, too |
haruka3_2000 |
Nov-12-08 08:46 PM |
#166 |
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I wish the US would adopt the German system |
haruka3_2000 |
Nov-12-08 09:00 PM |
#171 |
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No. I run Deutsch Drahthaars |
WindRiverMan |
Nov-12-08 09:08 PM |
#172 |
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I just checked out their site. |
dixiegrrrrl |
Nov-12-08 04:04 PM |
#136 |
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I have a dog I imported from Germany |
newfie11 |
Nov-12-08 04:39 PM |
#141 |
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I love Newfies. |
dixiegrrrrl |
Nov-12-08 05:52 PM |
#147 |
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Importing a dog from Germany is no more expensive than buying one from an American breeder. |
WindRiverMan |
Nov-12-08 06:05 PM |
#149 |
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Ty for the information. I was working on old info. |
dixiegrrrrl |
Nov-12-08 06:28 PM |
#152 |
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right you are except for the dollar vs euro |
newfie11 |
Nov-12-08 08:07 PM |
#155 |
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My breed is bred in America and has strict standards for breeding |
rms013 |
Nov-12-08 10:48 PM |
#177 |
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OK now you have my curiosity peaked!! |
newfie11 |
Nov-13-08 01:32 PM |
#199 |
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If there is evidence of abuse or neglect |
boozepusher |
Nov-11-08 04:40 PM |
#11 |
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Not likely. 99% of pet stores get their animals from puppy mills. |
flvegan |
Nov-11-08 04:44 PM |
#21 |
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And their "purebred" kittens (I use the term loosely). |
JeanGrey |
Nov-12-08 04:43 AM |
#92 |
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I volunteer for a breed rescue also, and the puppy mill dogs that come in are just a sad story |
MiniMe |
Nov-11-08 05:12 PM |
#39 |
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awwww, he's very sweet |
Neecy |
Nov-11-08 05:16 PM |
#41 |
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He has come out of his shell by miles |
MiniMe |
Nov-11-08 05:32 PM |
#48 |
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What a handsome sweetie. I am glad he found you. Just last week |
tblue37 |
Nov-11-08 05:25 PM |
#45 |
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I got my standard poodle from a woman who rescues |
tavalon |
Nov-12-08 04:28 AM |
#86 |
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My daughter's rescue pup cost a $250 adoption fee. The rescue |
tblue37 |
Nov-12-08 04:14 PM |
#139 |
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What a wonderful Christmas gift! |
dana_b |
Nov-12-08 08:23 PM |
#157 |
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Beautiful dog! |
JeanGrey |
Nov-12-08 04:40 AM |
#91 |
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What kind of dog are you looking for, Hawkeye? |
intheflow |
Nov-11-08 05:17 PM |
#42 |
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I sure agree that life without dogs isn't worth living |
truedelphi |
Nov-12-08 01:32 AM |
#80 |
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I understand completely! |
intheflow |
Nov-12-08 01:35 AM |
#81 |
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We did have two dog visiters last Friday |
truedelphi |
Nov-12-08 02:43 AM |
#84 |
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I have the perfect dogs. |
demdog78 |
Nov-12-08 03:39 PM |
#134 |
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Yeah, that's actually my perfect dog's one bad habit |
tavalon |
Nov-12-08 04:32 AM |
#88 |
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Lucky doggie! Squirrels are bested by only the sharks |
truedelphi |
Nov-12-08 12:54 PM |
#125 |
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You must have a Vizsla... |
michele77 |
Nov-12-08 08:48 PM |
#169 |
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My dog grew up with a cat, and hes very good with them |
comtec |
Nov-12-08 06:12 AM |
#98 |
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Just about any pet shop, nice or not, is selling puppy mill dogs |
haruka3_2000 |
Nov-12-08 07:02 AM |
#100 |
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You are absolutely right. Pet shops that actually sell pets get them from mills or AKC registered |
EmilyAnne |
Nov-12-08 07:12 AM |
#102 |
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Or the people have been sold a dog with an AKC limited registration |
newfie11 |
Nov-12-08 04:44 PM |
#142 |
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They should go to a shelter or PetSmart, which only does adoptions. |
thecatburgler |
Nov-11-08 04:36 PM |
#2 |
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Where are you located? n/t |
GardeningGal |
Nov-11-08 04:36 PM |
#3 |
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I'm in Kansas City |
Neecy |
Nov-11-08 04:40 PM |
#10 |
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OMG, when you said rainy and cold I had a hunch |
KCdemocrat |
Nov-11-08 04:48 PM |
#26 |
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It depends on the dog |
Neecy |
Nov-11-08 05:08 PM |
#37 |
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check with your local shelters, humane society, etc. |
ladywnch |
Nov-11-08 05:13 PM |
#40 |
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well thanks for ruining my happiness.... |
thenext8seconds |
Nov-11-08 04:37 PM |
#4 |
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... |
Tilion |
Nov-11-08 04:37 PM |
#5 |
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You're a good person |
XemaSab |
Nov-11-08 04:38 PM |
#6 |
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Ditto |
KarmicTwist |
Nov-11-08 04:45 PM |
#22 |
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K & R (with great sadness)... |
alstephenson |
Nov-11-08 04:39 PM |
#7 |
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Thank you for what you did here |
Dorian Gray |
Nov-11-08 04:39 PM |
#8 |
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I'm glad you're reporting him. There are so many mills and irresponsible breeders out there that |
ogneopasno |
Nov-11-08 04:40 PM |
#12 |
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I'll tell you why. |
pnwmom |
Nov-11-08 04:59 PM |
#34 |
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Yeah, I know, people love teh puppies. |
ogneopasno |
Nov-11-08 06:03 PM |
#59 |
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It's the fact that you have a chance to train them before they develop |
pnwmom |
Nov-11-08 08:39 PM |
#73 |
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How is this legal? |
gollygee |
Nov-11-08 04:41 PM |
#13 |
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It isn't legal |
Neecy |
Nov-11-08 04:48 PM |
#25 |
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Oh good |
gollygee |
Nov-11-08 04:48 PM |
#29 |
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Some years ago Kansas instituted an anti-cruelty law called |
tblue37 |
Nov-11-08 05:31 PM |
#46 |
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Depends on the state and the status of dogs there. |
RichardRay |
Nov-11-08 05:24 PM |
#43 |
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My friend has a Bernese Moutnain Dog. He is huge (named "Bear," of course), |
tblue37 |
Nov-11-08 05:33 PM |
#51 |
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My brother and his wife |
Dorian Gray |
Nov-11-08 06:14 PM |
#62 |
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The real problem with BMD's shedding is that they |
RichardRay |
Nov-11-08 06:35 PM |
#68 |
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Aww! |
Dorian Gray |
Nov-12-08 08:01 AM |
#106 |
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omg |
dana_b |
Nov-12-08 08:27 PM |
#160 |
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! |
Blue State Native |
Nov-12-08 08:39 PM |
#163 |
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ON the subject of Newfoundland rescue |
newfie11 |
Nov-12-08 04:48 PM |
#143 |
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reputable breeders are few and far between |
Neecy |
Nov-13-08 11:14 AM |
#190 |
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unfortunately that is the case more often then not in my breed |
newfie11 |
Nov-13-08 01:13 PM |
#198 |
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Thank you for rescuing. |
flvegan |
Nov-11-08 04:41 PM |
#14 |
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K & R |
ihavenobias |
Nov-11-08 04:41 PM |
#15 |
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thanks for what you did, you made me cry. |
WHEN CRABS ROAR |
Nov-11-08 04:41 PM |
#16 |
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THANK YOU...those pups have endured hell and you've just saved them from |
iris27 |
Nov-11-08 04:42 PM |
#17 |
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This is horrible... |
Juniperx |
Nov-11-08 04:43 PM |
#18 |
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My three cats are all rescues, too. nt |
tblue37 |
Nov-11-08 05:34 PM |
#52 |
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Thank you for your work -- what a horrible thing you're fighting. Do you know |
pnwmom |
Nov-11-08 04:44 PM |
#19 |
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I don't know |
Neecy |
Nov-11-08 04:46 PM |
#24 |
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Then you saved the lives of that litter, in addition to helping all those poms |
pnwmom |
Nov-11-08 04:54 PM |
#31 |
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I don't know much about dogs |
KCdemocrat |
Nov-11-08 04:44 PM |
#20 |
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The AKC is totally complicit |
XemaSab |
Nov-11-08 05:32 PM |
#49 |
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I am afraid you are right. The minority of breeders are principled. |
BrklynLiberal |
Nov-11-08 06:14 PM |
#63 |
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I showed cats for over ten years and I found it very rare |
JeanGrey |
Nov-12-08 04:33 AM |
#89 |
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Well I happen to own, show Newfoundlands |
newfie11 |
Nov-12-08 05:14 PM |
#146 |
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The AKC doesn't give a shit about dogs -- it's all about money |
haruka3_2000 |
Nov-12-08 07:13 AM |
#103 |
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Our President-elect has already voiced his support for shelter dogs and ... |
ColbertWatcher |
Nov-11-08 04:45 PM |
#23 |
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This is absolutely horrible. |
JeanGrey |
Nov-11-08 04:48 PM |
#27 |
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cattery? i never heard that word before. sounds kinda cute. cattery. |
orleans |
Nov-11-08 11:30 PM |
#79 |
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No. Dogs are "kennels". Cats are "catteries". |
JeanGrey |
Nov-12-08 04:30 AM |
#87 |
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aw...too bad. i really liked the idea of a doggery. (woof!) n/t |
orleans |
Nov-12-08 10:11 PM |
#174 |
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Works for me! :-) |
JeanGrey |
Nov-13-08 03:45 AM |
#185 |
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Are insects raised at a buggery? n/t |
kirby |
Nov-12-08 11:19 PM |
#178 |
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Nah, they are raised wherever they want to be. |
JeanGrey |
Nov-13-08 03:46 AM |
#186 |
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JG, my ex and I adopted a pair of adult British Shorthairs from |
bullwinkle428 |
Nov-12-08 01:00 PM |
#127 |
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Volunteered at an animal rescue for a couple of years |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Nov-11-08 04:48 PM |
#28 |
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This was difficult for me to read. I can only imagine seeing it. |
MelissaB |
Nov-11-08 04:56 PM |
#32 |
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## PLEASE DONATE TO DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND! ## |
DU GrovelBot |
Nov-11-08 04:56 PM |
#33 |
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I have a bumper sticker condemning Puppy Mills and the pet shops that buy from them. |
BrklynLiberal |
Nov-11-08 05:02 PM |
#35 |
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That's because they believe the animals have no souls, so it does |
tblue37 |
Nov-11-08 05:36 PM |
#53 |
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Pretty sad and horrible...All the greatest people have said that animals are to be respected. |
BrklynLiberal |
Nov-11-08 06:02 PM |
#58 |
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great collection of quotes! |
dana_b |
Nov-12-08 08:37 PM |
#162 |
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I went to a puppy mill. |
Blue-Jay |
Nov-11-08 05:03 PM |
#36 |
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And you think this is appropriate HOW?? After reading |
OwnedByFerrets |
Nov-12-08 12:53 PM |
#124 |
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The only proper places to get a pet are shelters or rescue groups |
tbyg52 |
Nov-11-08 05:11 PM |
#38 |
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The only proper place... you got that right! |
Juniperx |
Nov-11-08 05:44 PM |
#54 |
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I would expand that to include friends and friends-of-friends |
XemaSab |
Nov-11-08 05:51 PM |
#56 |
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It beats a puppy mill, for sure, |
tbyg52 |
Nov-11-08 06:20 PM |
#64 |
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I'll totally agree that she should have been spayed |
XemaSab |
Nov-11-08 06:45 PM |
#70 |
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Love 'em all! That's the only option after they've come into the world. |
tbyg52 |
Nov-12-08 05:38 AM |
#95 |
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Thank you. Exactly right. n/t |
superduperfarleft |
Nov-11-08 06:41 PM |
#69 |
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If there were no breeders, there would be no purebred dogs. |
lizzy |
Nov-11-08 08:55 PM |
#75 |
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Yes. A fact many forget. |
JeanGrey |
Nov-12-08 04:47 AM |
#93 |
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Yes, I certainly have thought about that.. |
tbyg52 |
Nov-12-08 05:55 AM |
#97 |
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Good. |
superduperfarleft |
Nov-12-08 08:32 AM |
#110 |
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I prefer mutts. I think there is great beauty in the diversity of allow mixed breeding. |
FedUpWithIt All |
Nov-12-08 10:47 AM |
#114 |
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I have no problem with shelter dogs, but I also own a purebred |
JeanGrey |
Nov-12-08 04:38 AM |
#90 |
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For most families I agree, but there is a place in the world for responsible breeders |
MiniMe |
Nov-12-08 07:43 AM |
#105 |
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You did a wonderful thing. Blessings to you. Although you're not in NY, the North Shore Animal |
OmmmSweetOmmm |
Nov-11-08 05:25 PM |
#44 |
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Thank you for doing something I couldn't do without |
OwnedByFerrets |
Nov-11-08 05:32 PM |
#47 |
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I will never eat another puppy again. n/t |
rucky |
Nov-11-08 05:33 PM |
#50 |
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Glad you've learned something from this. |
Blaze Diem |
Nov-12-08 02:30 PM |
#132 |
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Why do you have to wait 3 more days? |
lonestarnot |
Nov-11-08 05:50 PM |
#55 |
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To be honest, I don't know |
Neecy |
Nov-11-08 07:01 PM |
#72 |
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Let us know what happens Friday. |
lonestarnot |
Nov-12-08 08:26 PM |
#159 |
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I rescued a puppy mill stud dog |
Holly_Hobby |
Nov-11-08 06:00 PM |
#57 |
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How far off the road is it? |
DS1 |
Nov-11-08 06:11 PM |
#60 |
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Thank you so much for your efforts, we need many more like you. |
greyhound1966 |
Nov-11-08 06:11 PM |
#61 |
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I had a similar experience at a PA puppy mill a few years ago |
dawgmom |
Nov-11-08 06:25 PM |
#65 |
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I have a pom and three yorkies, two of which are rescues. Thank You! |
Blue State Native |
Nov-11-08 06:29 PM |
#66 |
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Oh, Neecy. Thank you for posting this. And, thank you, thank you, thank you |
Midlodemocrat |
Nov-11-08 06:35 PM |
#67 |
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I have few violence triggers. This is one. |
byronius |
Nov-11-08 07:00 PM |
#71 |
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Thanks for everyone's good wishes |
Neecy |
Nov-11-08 08:47 PM |
#74 |
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Neecy |
Blue State Native |
Nov-12-08 08:26 PM |
#158 |
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THANK YOU for rescuing these poor babies and PLEASE report this.. |
Triana |
Nov-11-08 10:29 PM |
#76 |
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Bless you and your Pug rescue friend and all the animal rescuers. |
Withywindle |
Nov-11-08 10:48 PM |
#77 |
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Awful! I have a background in horse rescue, and all my cats and dogs... |
KathieG |
Nov-11-08 10:49 PM |
#78 |
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Where are you located? |
Contrary1 |
Nov-12-08 01:52 AM |
#82 |
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They should be outlawed, period. |
Lorien |
Nov-12-08 02:15 AM |
#83 |
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Most decent breeders already adhere to those principles. |
JeanGrey |
Nov-12-08 04:51 AM |
#94 |
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Ugh what a horrifying story! Thank you for sharing, though |
WildEyedLiberal |
Nov-12-08 02:59 AM |
#85 |
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everyone that buys a dog from a pet store |
Lifetimedem |
Nov-12-08 05:49 AM |
#96 |
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My little Papillon was rescued from a puppy mill. She was such a mess when we got her. |
EmilyAnne |
Nov-12-08 07:07 AM |
#101 |
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I'd love to see a picture of her |
Neecy |
Nov-12-08 08:21 AM |
#107 |
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This is why I would never buy a dog- just adopt |
Marrah_G |
Nov-12-08 07:13 AM |
#104 |
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You done good. |
King Sandbox |
Nov-12-08 08:25 AM |
#108 |
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People like that guy belong in a cage. |
Hubert Flottz |
Nov-12-08 08:27 AM |
#109 |
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Oprah needs to do another follow up show on puppy mills. |
riverdeep |
Nov-12-08 08:36 AM |
#111 |
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*Shudder* n/t |
Hydra |
Nov-12-08 10:18 AM |
#112 |
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Here's my six-week old |
Neecy |
Nov-12-08 10:39 AM |
#113 |
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what a cutie!! |
dana_b |
Nov-12-08 08:44 PM |
#165 |
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The real source |
mhollis |
Nov-12-08 12:04 PM |
#115 |
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I totally agree about AKC |
Neecy |
Nov-13-08 11:43 AM |
#194 |
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Heartbreaking stuff. |
redqueen |
Nov-12-08 12:06 PM |
#116 |
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Poor goggies! That guy needs to be kept in one of his own kennels for awhile. See how he likes it. |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-08 12:07 PM |
#117 |
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Note to KC-area DU'ers |
Neecy |
Nov-12-08 12:21 PM |
#119 |
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go on craigslist and publish this story in the pet forums in your state |
madrchsod |
Nov-12-08 12:22 PM |
#120 |
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I live in Kansas... |
PJPhreak |
Nov-12-08 12:24 PM |
#121 |
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Timber's a cutie |
Neecy |
Nov-12-08 06:10 PM |
#150 |
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He's a Big slobber puppy |
PJPhreak |
Nov-12-08 10:35 PM |
#176 |
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He's beautiful! Here is my rescue. Jack was on the mean streets and headed for a bad place. |
Blue State Native |
Nov-12-08 10:16 PM |
#175 |
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This stuff cuts me to my core. There are no words to explain... |
theFrankFactor |
Nov-12-08 12:25 PM |
#122 |
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This just makes me want to throw up. I swear, and I mean it, I could take a baseball |
renie408 |
Nov-12-08 12:25 PM |
#123 |
| -
K&R |
Pooka Fey |
Nov-12-08 01:08 PM |
#128 |
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This is horrible - thank you for rescuing the ones you could. |
InvisibleTouch |
Nov-12-08 01:16 PM |
#129 |
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I'm writing a check right now in honor of this story. And my rescued Pom. |
faygokid |
Nov-12-08 01:42 PM |
#130 |
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Just saw on TV the ASPCA Ad from Sara McLauchlin.."In The Arms of The Angels" |
Blaze Diem |
Nov-12-08 02:10 PM |
#131 |
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I hate that ad!! |
dana_b |
Nov-12-08 08:46 PM |
#167 |
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Yes, I know what you mean. The ad is difficult to watch. But necessary of course. |
Blaze Diem |
Nov-13-08 12:09 AM |
#182 |
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Bless your heart for doing this... |
GoddessOfGuinness |
Nov-12-08 02:37 PM |
#133 |
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Thanks for rescuing those lovely little ones. Do you have any pure white ones? |
sinkingfeeling |
Nov-12-08 04:02 PM |
#135 |
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I have two white sisters |
Neecy |
Nov-12-08 06:18 PM |
#151 |
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Here are my rescue pups: |
Stevie_66 |
Nov-13-08 12:36 AM |
#183 |
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Here's my Crissy and my two rescued 'boys', taken last March. |
sinkingfeeling |
Nov-13-08 08:32 AM |
#187 |
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That one sure looks like a toy Eskie to me! See the picture I posted below of my gang! |
sinkingfeeling |
Nov-13-08 08:33 AM |
#188 |
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I love your gang! |
Neecy |
Nov-13-08 11:06 AM |
#189 |
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Oh, I wish I could take those girls! I got my 'boys' because I went to a rescue group in Ohio for |
sinkingfeeling |
Nov-13-08 11:18 AM |
#191 |
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that's one expensive dog! |
Neecy |
Nov-13-08 11:45 AM |
#195 |
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They do not require a license ? This is an abomination! n/t |
wroberts189 |
Nov-12-08 04:04 PM |
#137 |
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THANK YOU !!!!!!! eom |
wroberts189 |
Nov-12-08 04:06 PM |
#138 |
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Ya know you can tell people to STOP buying from pet stores |
newfie11 |
Nov-12-08 04:29 PM |
#140 |
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Wow. This breaks my heart. How many people unknowingly support this trade? |
PatriotGames |
Nov-12-08 08:15 PM |
#156 |
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About 20 years ago... |
cowbear |
Nov-12-08 11:36 PM |
#179 |
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Don't own pets. Period. |
tomreedtoon |
Nov-12-08 11:56 PM |
#180 |
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I bought a puppy from what I suspect was a puppy mill and I love that dog like he was my own baby |
sarah FAILIN |
Nov-13-08 12:03 AM |
#181 |
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it's getting the laws passed that's so hard |
Neecy |
Nov-13-08 11:27 AM |
#192 |
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I thought about your post a few times today. |
quantessd |
Nov-13-08 02:05 AM |
#184 |
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Bless you - I do lab rescue, just started this year |
adigal |
Nov-13-08 11:40 AM |
#193 |
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just do what you can |
Neecy |
Nov-13-08 11:49 AM |
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There is no reason to buy a dog...in our country, where about 4 million |
adigal |
Nov-13-08 11:47 AM |
#196 |
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