| 184. I thought about your post a few times today. |
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Edited on Thu Nov-13-08 02:42 AM by quantessd
I read it this morning, and it made me sad. My dog is truly my best friend, and I wish every dog had it as good as he does. He is an emotionally needy pet, even more so than the the average pet. He was always shy and timid, even though everyone has always been nice to him. He wants to be a good dog and be loved. He is a good dog, and he is loved. I spend most of the day with him, and we go running (dog goes off leash)for an hour 3 to 5 times a week. And yet, he still needs the emotional support and love, all day long. He is a very needy dog who demands love and attention, and if he feels neglected, he lets you know.
I got him as a puppy from a very sweet Christian woman who had anti-abortion stickers on her bumper. In no way, was that a puppy mill. She had a few rescue dogs.
If my dog had to exist in those conditions, he would die, of a broken heart. If he were born into those conditions, he would be a terrified, cowering wreck, completely miserable, and unadoptable.
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| -My Day at a Puppy Mill |
Neecy |
Nov-11-08 04:31 PM |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |