People need to see and understand the conditions that these poor animals live their lives in. These are feeling, loving creatures and they are bred to death, all for the sake of "the dollar" and then tossed aside when they have served their purpose. Please help put an end to this!
I recently completed my dog trainer training and have been working with my mentor Jena for about 30 weeks. In that time I have been amazed and saddened by many dogs that are a product of puppy mills. The public needs to be aware of the emotional, physical and behavioral problems that often accompany these dogs who are taken home by a family who is not prepared for what's to come. Too often these dogs are abandoned and left chained up outside, dumped, taken to a shelter and/or euthanized. In the meantime, the mills continue to make money and puppies that are set up to fail from day one. Please bring this issue to light and help stop this from happening.
This subject needs to be addressed to the public NOW! There are tens of thousands of puppies that are dieing each year because of this crime. Their are seven states that are known as puppymill states because they have the majority of the pupymills. The following states are the puppymill states Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.
What people are doing to their animals is in humane and needs to stop immediately. This is the kind of activity that goes on in 3rd world countries. Their is a federal law concerning this kind of activity called the Animal welfare Act but theirs no point of even having the law if it is not going to be enforced which it currently is rarely enforced. Something needs to be don’t about this and if we educate more people about this inhumane activity then this will stop but until we do thousands of defenseless animals will die.
Orpah,
You can do it!!!
Save the puppies!!
I love my puppy. When I go into the mall and in those stores, those puppies are left alone all night. a woman who worked next door said "the puppies howl all the time when they are left"....How sad is that ;(
All is the name of the almight dollar!!
Stop the abuse, they will listen to you Oprah, love you!! You are such a power of example for me and many others!!!!
Oprah,
Do what you do best and that is educating the public. Please expose the horrors of buying puppies from puppy mills and to stress the fact to go to shelters to adopt their new companion. Millions of dogs are put to death every day because their time has run out at these over crowded shelters. As a fellow animal (dog) lover, I'm sure you are behind these causes. Your counter part Phil McGraw got a new puppy and expressed the urgency to go to shelters to adopt a new pal. Non profit animal organizations can't thank him enough for the world wide exposure! Think of your own animals and then do the right thing!Help us expose these people!
Having rescued a terribly abused dalmatian which is a very sweet loving animal I have witnessed first hand the horror to which these precious animals are exposed. Savannah came to me with heart worms, tape worms, intestinal worms, worn teeth from biting herself because of fleas, scars from having to live and sleep on concrete and many other maladies; but she it still a loving trusting friend who devotes herself to my protection. It is beyond my imagination that such a bundle of love and affection could have been kept in such conditions having litter after litter and then thrown out when she could no longer produce live pups. PLEASE HELP US SHOW THE WORLD WHAT REALLY HAPPENS IN PUPPY MILLS...
Working diligently for a rescue where I volunteer my heart and time for free, I couldn't be more concerned about educating the public about puppy mills and back yard breeders.
Oprah, I purchased my puppy at a pet store and, while I knew she did not come from a place that took great care of her, she is perfect. She does have some fears that derivied from her treatment prior to her joining our family. I am saddened by the life she had when she was first born. I love her like my own child and I know that when you love your child, it hurts you to know that your child had been mistreated and no one listend to you to make it stop!
Oprah, you are the voice of America, and I mean North America. People in general just don't know where puppies come from. Then there are others who will do anything to make a buck and that includes piling little animals to the ceiling and forcing them to breed. We need your help. Expose puppy mills.
Oprah, from someone living in one of the major puppy mill states (PA) who frequently sees the heartbreaking results of puppy farming, both for the animals and the unsuspecting buyers, I respectfully request you investigate this atrocity and then help educate others of this injustice done to so many! Your views are well respected by so many across the nation and this would be a phenomenal venue to expose the horrors to many. Thank you so much for considering this. You could help educate millions!
Oprah, please do just one show - I know you would affect millions of people out there we cant reach here from San Diego. I get daily postings from Humane Societies of what lovely dogs/pets they have and theya re even trained by humane society staff to meld into their new families. You CAN make a difference.
Oprah, These are God's creatures that are being abused and mistreated - for a buck. They cannot fight for or protect themselves; the caring humans have to step in and help.
God did not intend for his creatures to be treated this way!!!
Thank you.
Oprah, the animals of this world need a voice. You are a most respected voice of the people. Please expose the horrible conditions of puppy mills. If people know what goes on, changes can be made! Thank you.
Oprah, I know you love your dogs are a responsibile pet owner. Please help to educate others as to the horrors of puppy mills and other forms of irresponsible breeding. I have been a breeder of Irish Wolfhounds for more than 30 years. I am also a dog trainer, animal behaviorist, veterinary technician and my husband is a c=veterinarian. We have much first hand knowledge of the medical and behavioral problems which result from porrly bred pets. Every puppy born to us is our responsibility for its entire life...not just until it is paid for. We add each puppy buyer to our circle of friends and stay in contact with them regarding their new family member. We spend much time and money making sure that every puppy we produce is as healthy as possibile, as free from genetic problems as pre and post breeding testing can assure, is well socialized prior to placement in its new home and that the new home is an appropriate and educated one. We often steer people to other breeds if they are not suited for a Wolfhound, regardless of how much money they offer for one of our pups. Dogs are living breathing souls who deserve a good life. Puppy mills, pet stores, internet sites and other commercial sources for the purchase of a dog care only about $$$. Please help!
This is such an important topic to bring to the attention of the public. Puppy Mill puppies end up at the veterinarian, dog trainer, and shelters due to the problems created at these mills.
Those of us who work professionally with dogs as are appalled at the lack of JQP's knowledge of where those adorable puppies at pet shops are coming from. They need to know what is really going on when making puppies is a "business".
Oprah! or as i like to refer to you.."The Wizard of O!)
This is a huge problem in this country. One that not alot of people even know about. You could do so much good exposing these breeders! Ask your doggies what they want you to do! Listen to your heart.
So many puppies come from these terrible places and being a dog trainer I have to help clean up the aftermath for the owners and the puppy.
Fear and aggression are only some of the prblems that come frompuppy mills and the health problems are too many to list.
Oprah, you alone, with all the respect you have, could help shut down Puppy Mills. Educate the people, let them know what goes on. Promote adoption from Shelters and Rescue Groups. I have 5 wonderful "Doggie Discards". Thousands like me try to help these animals. In one show, you could edutcate millions.
Dear Oprah-Go for yourself, check them out, see the 'real' story. You won't be able NOT to do a story ... Be Brave there girl, change the world for Pets!!!
Oprah, PLEASE help us to educate the public on the horror of Puppy Mills. Many people are unaware of the horrible conditions these dogs live in every single day, just to produce puppies. Please help us and them.
Oprah - we are asking that you please do a segment on puppy mills, and their horrors! These poor innocent babies suffer for some greedy person to make money.....when will this stop?
Please do a segment on the horrors of puppy mills! We need to educate the public about the horrific conditions -- and needless suffering that these poor creatures endure.
Oprah, please help us to stop these people who take advantage of these defenseless creatures. Those of us in rescue see the horrors of these mills. They throw dogs away like trash when they are done with them. No living creature deserves to have to endure life in a mill. OPRAH, PLEASE BE THEIR VOICE!!
Please help us to educate the nation about puppymills and those adorable puppies in the pet store window! With YOUR help we can make a idfference in the lives of SO many enslaved dogs.
Oprah, I know you love your own dogs and that you care about the well-being of all of God's creatures. Please speak out against puppy mills so that more people will be aware of the problem and will stop supporting (financially)those who operate the puppy mills.
Oprah, please help these defenseless animals. If there is one person who can reveal the severity of puppy mills, it is you. After reading the horrifying truths behind puppy mills I was thoroughly disgusted. No living thing should have to endure such pain. For the sake of these silent creatures, please help to give them a voice.
Please help to educate the public on the horrors of puppy mills and how completely unnecessary they are. On Petfinder.com alone, there are 165,000 homeless animals listed. Thank you
The Oprah Show has an unbelieveable capacity to educate. Please, use that capacity to educate about the damage done to millions of dogs through the irresponsibility of many breeders. There will always be those who, in spite of the millions of dogs euthanized each year, will want a purebred puppy. I accept that. But at least educate them as to how to ensure they are purchasing an emotionally and physically healthy puppy. And make them aware of the suffering they participate in when they purchase from a pet store. Make them aware of the failure of our government to regulate breeders. Make them aware that "AKC registered" is meaningless. Help the public understand.
Oprah - Please use your expertise, along with your compassionate caring nature to create a plan to get rid of the horrible problem with puppy mills. There are many devoted people who are willing to work towards this cause, however the State refuses to help us. Additional areas needing help are spaying and neutering of pets and pets tied outside to boxes that are lucky to see their owners once a day for food and maybe a drink of water. Thank you.
Oprah- You are such a presence in the United States. You can have a book hit the Best Seller list simply by recommending it on your show. Please use this power to influence and educate to show the American public what atrocities puppy mills are and also educate them on where that "puppy in the window" comes from. There are MILLIONS of homeless animals looking for a forver home and until there are no homeless animals, there should be no puppy mills or "puppies in the window."
Oprah, As a respected, professional "entertainer" I implore you to educate the public about puppy mills and backyard breeders. I know you are a compassionate individual and the public values your opinions. Please show your audience the truth behind the "doggie in the window". Abuse is abuse whether the victim is a human being or another living creature of God.
Pennsylvania is one of the largest puppy mill states in the country. My neighbor is a large animal vet and is frequently asked to vaccinate breeder dogs for rabies only. They are kept in deplorable conditions, she can't protest since they are clients of her boss and she would dearly appreciate any help you can give as would the poor helpless animals who long for a kind gesture.
We need to raise public awareness of this horrible problem. So many people buy puppies at stores because they don't know anything about where they come from. I know - I was one of them.
PLEASE PLEASE help us stop puppy mills! These poor innocent creatures did not ask to live in hell! All they want is to be loved just like you and I. Isn't there anything you can do. If we all ban together I know we can make a difference :-(
Thank you Bethany for sending this to me and for the work you are doing to protect animals. I normally don't sign petitions, however, I went to the prisoners of greed website and was appalled by what I saw there. Oprah - I hope you take the time to view this site as well. Please take a look at Jurgen's story. The pictures of his condition is enough to make you sick - it is horrible that any animal be put through that kind of treatment. It was interesting to me that the pictures of the mills all seemed to be in isolated places, tucked away behind or in old buildings...maybe that is sign enough to us that what they are doing is wrong when they are trying to hide it. Please help educate the public on what is happening in these mills. I know I have been enlightened by viewing this site.
Please use your show to educate people. Expose puppy mills and encourage adoptions from shelters and rescue groups to slow the daily euthanization of beautiful animals. Feature the trials and tribulations of a rescue group - it is fascinating!
Until EVERY dog and cat in a shelter is adopted into loving homes, and until all animals are safe from abuse, there is no need for "breeding"...and there is NEVER an excuse for PUPPY MILLS and BREEDING FOR PROFIT! Please ADOPT, and Please Spay & Neuter Your Pets!
I have started the Puppymill Awareness petition and have already contacted the Ellen show and Oprah in regards to it by sending it via email yesterday...please guys, let's all come together and keep it as one petition....the more votes in one massive petition, the better chances we have. :)
PLEASE stop puppy mills! These animals are being bred to death and not cared for. PA must surely top the list for numbers of puppy mills and they must be made illegal and shut down!
There are too many puppies out there that waiting to be adopted into a good home. The ones at puppy mills may never get the chance to find a home. Most of them stay there and suffer beyond our imagination. We need to stop this practice.
Puppy Mills should be shut down!!
Please make the public away of backyard breeders. I have the result of one..His name is Mr. Piper he is both blind and deaf.
Please help the animals that can not speak for themselves.
Please stop this! This is not right..Bethany, works hard to save animals. I adopt a animal from animal shelter. he is wonderful. He got to live...help us Oprah to stop puppy mills.
Please Oprah, do a show on Puppy Mills and the atrociteis they cause because most people don't know where the cute cuddly puppies they buy come from. Please help be a voice in this problem. I have never seen you do a show on the overflowing animal shelters or on puppy mills. Maybe if you did, we could be 1 step further to solving this problem. Thanks
