Puppy Mill Action Week is November 16 - 22. Learn more about puppy mills and the ugly truth about buying puppies over the internet or from stores such at Petland. Please adopt from local shelters or rescue groups.
Hint: if you think the adoption fee the shelter or rescue group is "too high" you can not afford to a have a dog. At a minimum, dogs need a good quality dog food and regular vet care. They also need a leash, a collar, a dog license (required by the county you live in) and grooming supplies such as shampoo and nail clippers.
Your dog will need someone to stay with them when you travel or to walk them if you work long hours. They need fresh air, exercise and above all, your time and your love.
Adoption a puppy or dog is a life long commitment. Educate yourself. Choose wisely.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Puggie smooches,
Amber
Showing posts with label puppy mills. Show all posts
Showing posts with label puppy mills. Show all posts
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Pine Bluff Kennels - the largest puppy mill raid in US history
Pine Bluff kennels currently holds the distinction of being the largest ever puppy-mill raid in the history of the United States. The kennel kept almost 750 dogs in filth, without the basics of adequate food, water, shelter and medical care.
Felicia Earley, ASPCA Forensic Veterinary Assistant, writes about the dogs at Pine Bluff in her blog:
"Almost every dog from Pine Bluff Kennels was rail thin, matted and dirty, with horrid teeth and very long nails. They all smelled strongly of urine and feces. A few were in need of immediate emergency medical attention."
So before you buy, ask yourself where did the cute little puppy at the local dog store come from? Buying over the internet? Think again!! Better yet, adopt from a local shelter. When you adopt from shelter, you are saving two lives. The puppy you take home, plus now there is space for another at the shelter.
Educate yourself --
Puggies smooches,
Amber
Felicia Earley, ASPCA Forensic Veterinary Assistant, writes about the dogs at Pine Bluff in her blog:
"Almost every dog from Pine Bluff Kennels was rail thin, matted and dirty, with horrid teeth and very long nails. They all smelled strongly of urine and feces. A few were in need of immediate emergency medical attention."
So before you buy, ask yourself where did the cute little puppy at the local dog store come from? Buying over the internet? Think again!! Better yet, adopt from a local shelter. When you adopt from shelter, you are saving two lives. The puppy you take home, plus now there is space for another at the shelter.
Educate yourself --
Puggies smooches,
Amber
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Oprah takes on puppy mills - watch on Friday, April 4th
My mommy is on the mailing list for The Humane Society of the United States and received a message - Ms. Winfrey taking on the puppy mills. On Friday, April 4th, she's devoting her show to educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills and the very sad life these doggies have.
Find out why it's important to know where a puppy really comes from before you take it home.
You go Oprah! No more puppy mills!!!
Puggie smoochies to all,
Ammie
Find out why it's important to know where a puppy really comes from before you take it home.
You go Oprah! No more puppy mills!!!
Puggie smoochies to all,
Ammie
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