Signatures #5800 through #5900 for the Let's ask Oprah to expose Puppy Mills petition
Elizabeth said 11/05/04, 2:06 am (verified)
I just rescued a beautiful little scottie girl that I guess you could say came from a puppy mill situation. The breeder is only breeding for money and bred this little girl way too young and as a result she had to have an emergency C-section so the breeder was throwing her away to breed schnauzers instead. How can you not love these wonderful creatures of love that ask nothing of us but to love and care for them and in return they love us back unconditionally.
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Shy-Anne Patterson said 11/05/04, 2:05 am (verified)
You can help us Oprah. Iam 5 yrs old and my mommy does doggy rescue. We can't help them all, please help us help as many as we can. Thank you!
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John Raubach said 11/05/04, 2:05 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5898

Linda Miyake said 11/05/04, 2:05 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5897

Carolyn Hagman said 11/05/04, 2:05 am (verified)
Help, please get rid of puppy mills.
#5896

St. John Humane Society said 11/05/04, 2:05 am (verified)
We KNOW that Ophrah cares about this-please show it to her.
#5895

mary cozacu said 11/05/04, 2:05 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5894

melissa romo said 11/05/04, 2:04 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5893

Katy Caparella said 11/05/04, 2:04 am (verified)
Please let them stop this tragic operaion.
#5892

Wendy Brandt said 11/05/04, 2:04 am (verified)
I think puppy mills are cruel!!!
#5891

Allison Brown said 11/05/04, 2:04 am (verified)
I rescue English Bulldogs, and have seen the torture my breed of choice go through. Puppy Mills need to be shut down!!! Please let our plea be heard, Oprah!!!! The rest of the people of this country and the world need to know the plight of our fur angels!!
#5890

Stephanie Davis said 11/05/04, 2:04 am (verified)
Please help get these horrible puppy mills shut down.No dog deserves to be treated like that!!Please stop these horrors!!!
#5889

Cecile Correa said 11/05/04, 2:04 am (verified)
Don't promote puppy mills while thousands of homeless dogs died every day.
#5888

Joie Robbins said 11/05/04, 2:04 am (verified)
Oprah, please take a stand and help us rescuers. Each and every animal deserves a right to a loving, responsible home.Please, stand up for the rights of the unspeakable.
#5887

Mindy Anderson said 11/05/04, 2:03 am (verified)
Please make the public aware by buying at pet stores they are encouraging and supporting this "business". As you well know, there are already TOO many homeless pets!!
#5886

Mynx Hogan said 11/05/04, 2:03 am (verified)
Puppy mills breed only misery.
#5885

Amy Hochberg-Paules said 11/05/04, 2:03 am (verified)
I know 1st hand on the horrors of puppy mills....
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Pam Carey said 11/05/04, 2:03 am (verified)
Oprah, I know you too, are a dog lover, and I would imagine that they are very important to you. Pls. help other dogs just like the ones in your family, by exposing the puppy mill issue and also in educating people to the problem of pet overpopulation (and the solution - targeted spay/neuter!).
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Claudett A. Longoria said 11/05/04, 2:02 am (verified)
Puppy mills need to be stopped because of their inhumane treatment of dogs. Plus, they do not do any health checks.
#5882

Wayne Stewart said 11/05/04, 2:02 am (verified)
Puppy Mills not only deteriorate the Pure Bred dogs butcause a huge burden for all animal shelters world wide. People just do not keep inferior dogs.
#5881

Annette Mayberry said 11/05/04, 2:02 am (verified)
Animals are gifts from God not puppy mills!
#5880

Laurie Driggers said 11/05/04, 2:02 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5879

Lynne Boismier said 11/05/04, 2:02 am (verified)
God gave us these animals and I do not think they were given to us to exploit like puppy mills.....
#5878

Angie Rosado said 11/05/04, 2:02 am (verified)
Please help us out shut down puppy mills.
#5877

Kathleen Giammusso said 11/05/04, 2:02 am (verified)
No creature should be born just to suffer. Some horrors we cannot control, this is one we can stop with the right support.
#5876

Helen Decoteau said 11/05/04, 2:01 am (verified)
Oprah you do so much for others do something for those poor dogs !!!
#5875

Christine said 11/05/04, 2:01 am (verified)
I know that you love your pets. I was brought to tears the day you gave one of your Golden Retriever puppies to a young child who lost their pet in a house fire, may God continue to shine down on you. You deserve it. I implore you to use your popularity, for so many look up to you. Take it into consideration that these animals are put through horrendous conditions so as someone may gain a profit from the sales of mans best friend. Dogs have been an important resource to our society, for without them we could not see,our police rely on them to serve and protect,they help paraplegics live,among coutless of other activities they do. Their pay they ask for is only a pat on the head and meals. Lets stand united for our creatures and shake a paw!!!
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Johana Stewart said 11/05/04, 2:01 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5873

Sandi Holland said 11/05/04, 2:01 am (verified)
Please help! This cant go one any longer! Their fate in is our hands. There is nobody to help them - if we dont!
#5872

Janice Lang said 11/05/04, 2:01 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5871

Margaret Stafford said 11/05/04, 2:01 am (verified)
Don't forget to inform the people that these ARE the puppies bought from PET STORES and if they keep spending money in those stores for those aniamals they will keep being reproduced. Thank You
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kenneth martin said 11/05/04, 2:01 am (verified)
animals are the only true honest and innocent creatures on this planet and if we don't protect them who else will
#5869

Ginger Bailey said 11/05/04, 2:01 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5868

Diane said 11/05/04, 2:01 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5867

Michael Noto said 11/05/04, 2:00 am (verified)
Please help the dogs.
#5866

Ann Barrier said 11/05/04, 2:00 am (verified)
I have a rescue doxie that breeders were through with & dropped her off @ the pound to be euthanized. These little canines are God's little creatures & these places need to be SHUT DOWN NOW! Please help us Oprah,God Bless You.
#5865

Jamie said 11/05/04, 2:00 am (verified)
It takes a strong woman to stop something like this, and you are her....
#5864

Kristen Hudgik said 11/05/04, 2:00 am (verified)
It's unfortunate that most people do not know about this widespread, cruel practice. It needs national television exposure.
#5863

Scott Thomson said 11/05/04, 2:00 am (verified)
I support this petition.
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Tabitha Henke said 11/05/04, 2:00 am (verified)
Please help shut down puppy mills!
#5861

Tiina Ollanketo said 11/05/04, 2:00 am (verified)
I support this petition.
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Paula Hayes said 11/05/04, 1:59 am (verified)
As I'm sure you are already aware of the fact that you are indeed a very Powerful women in todays sociaty. You have the means to bring this to puplic awareness and to help us put a stop to the nonsense and the horror that these precious animals face. Please consider the matter for a (near) future show.
#5859

Jan smith said 11/05/04, 1:59 am (verified)
I rescue small breed and pure breed dogs.Please put the puppy mills out of business.This might help put me out of business.
#5858

PF Campbell said 11/05/04, 1:59 am (verified)
Please expose this terrible practice.
#5857

Susan Fidelman said 11/05/04, 1:59 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5856

Ramona said 11/05/04, 1:59 am (verified)
I support this petition.
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Donna Aristo said 11/05/04, 1:59 am (verified)
Treating these generous, loving, living beings as a commodity is a disgrace to humanity. I question how we, with superior intelligence, could do this to other living beings. Please help those who only live to please, love and trust us.
#5854

Kim Marie Storer said 11/05/04, 1:58 am (verified)
I'm praying you'll help Oprah! Some of these poor babies live their life in a cage, never knowing love or even how to PLAY!!
#5853

Melissa Hutchinson said 11/05/04, 1:58 am (verified)
Please do something to stop this... so many suffer from these mills all of us would be forever greatful for this .. PLEASE PLEASE
#5852

Catherine Thomson said 11/05/04, 1:58 am (verified)
Oprah. As an owner of 2 beautful dogs I am sur eyou can appreciate the importance of putting these mills out of business. Thanks for your support
#5851

Jill Burns said 11/05/04, 1:58 am (verified)
Being a dog lover, please help these dogs who can't help themselves!!
#5850

jim fersch said 11/05/04, 1:58 am (verified)
I support this petition.
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Barbara Brodsky said 11/05/04, 1:58 am (verified)
Oprah, please help stop these people, getting rich at the expense of lives of innocent animals. They have had a free reign for so long, it must come to a stop! AKC (American Kennel Club) doesn't seem to want to step in, in fact, seems to turn a blind eye to these places. A lot of people who wind up buying these little guys from shops that deal with the puppy mills, don't seem to realize the type of place they come from. Most times the puppies are sick and then lost, soon after the individual purchases them. The seller or puppy mill doesn't seem to care about this, they just keep on replacing them. They have so many, it's no money out of their pocket. Please make your viewing audience aware of what is going on, and don't buy from a Pet Shop! All they carry are puppy mill products. There are so many reputable breeders in all areas of the states where healthy puppies can be found. Think of all the heart ache people will be spared if they go to a breeder. Barbara Brodsky
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Helen Gaber said 11/05/04, 1:58 am (verified)
I support this petition.
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Linda Walker said 11/05/04, 1:57 am (verified)
Please do one of your powerful shows and expose puppy mills for the miseries they are!
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Lisa Quarry said 11/05/04, 1:57 am (verified)
Please help these little creatures of God. I know God is a miracle worker, and Oprah,,so are you.
#5845

Don Norris said 11/05/04, 1:57 am (verified)
Dogs should not be reproduced just to end up not wanted. We have many children as well as dogs that end up this way. It's sad that both many times end up with out a home.
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Barbara Moran said 11/05/04, 1:57 am (verified)
As a mama to five puppers who lived the first part of their lives in puppy mills, I know the life these little ones have. Some never lead a normal life and have died in my arms. This is an area of education that is so important in the companion animal area. Please help us fight the horror or puppy mills Anty Barb Shih Tzu Rescue, Minnesota
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Debra Critchley said 11/05/04, 1:56 am (verified)
These poor animals live in conditions that would never be condoned if they were exposed to the light of day. Oprah - please use your ability to bring this tragic situation out in the open to finally put an end to it.
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mary murray said 11/05/04, 1:56 am (verified)
Oprah...please help stop the terrible practice of the puppymills.
#5841

Ann Sovey said 11/05/04, 1:56 am (verified)
Please use your help to stop this horrible practice.
#5840

sharon said 11/05/04, 1:56 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5839

Debra Goike said 11/05/04, 1:56 am (verified)
Come on Oprah, help out these poor dogs!!!
#5838

Susan Heeren said 11/05/04, 1:56 am (verified)
Please do a show about this! It would also help to encourage people to adopt animals from shelters. SPAY/NEUTER YOUR PETS!
#5837

Lori Couch said 11/05/04, 1:56 am (verified)
As a dog lover, it breaks my heart to hear of these things happening. People listen to you Oprah!! Think if people were abusing your dogs.
#5836

Linda said 11/05/04, 1:56 am (verified)
Oprah...please help
#5835

Pat Hartman said 11/05/04, 1:56 am (verified)
Please help to expose these torturous puppy mills
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paula bauer said 11/05/04, 1:55 am (verified)
Come to Pennsylvania....there are too many puppy mills. Please show these individuals for what they are.....insensitive! It is not a coincidence that dog spelled backwards is GOD. Unconditional LOVE!!
#5833

Ryan Smith said 11/05/04, 1:55 am (verified)
Please give these wonderful creatures the voice they need to cry out for a happy healthy life.
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Randy Grumbine said 11/05/04, 1:55 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5831

Karen Peters said 11/05/04, 1:55 am (verified)
Oprah, Animal lovers of the world need your help. CPCRN, Carin Terrier Rescue has a saying: 'Saving just one dog won't change the world but it surely will change the world for that one dog'. Please help. Thank you.
#5830

Yvette Cowlishaw said 11/05/04, 1:55 am (verified)
Please consider this show as the problem is great.
#5829

Amy Needham said 11/05/04, 1:55 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5828

Shannon Dotson said 11/05/04, 1:55 am (verified)
Please speak for those who can't speak for themselves.
#5827

Annette Walker said 11/05/04, 1:55 am (verified)
Help!
#5826

Carol A Tavani, MD said 11/05/04, 1:55 am (verified)
If we are judged as a civilization by how we treat our most helpless, what does this travesty say about us?
#5825

Alan Urtz said 11/05/04, 1:54 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5824

Carolyn Albro said 11/05/04, 1:54 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5823

Darlene Jorgensen said 11/05/04, 1:54 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5822

Diane Chandler said 11/05/04, 1:54 am (verified)
I just recently lost my beloved Daisy Dawg to spleen cancer...We had her for 13 Wonderful years & we loved her very much & miss her very much...anyone that could be cruel to an animal doesn't deserve to get the love from one...STOP THE PUPPY MILLS
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Anne Leuck Feldhaus said 11/05/04, 1:53 am (verified)
Your Voice can help expose this problem and spread the word in a way that no one else can - Please take a stand and help us educate the public and close these places down.
#5820

Jenny Turner said 11/05/04, 1:53 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5819

Jackie Douglas said 11/05/04, 1:53 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5818

Sharon Lucas said 11/05/04, 1:53 am (verified)
Please use your clout and expose the misery these animals live in.
#5817

Christine Coulter said 11/05/04, 1:53 am (verified)
Please bring to the public the horrors of a mill animals existence. I can't call it a life because they don't have one. I rescue Boston Terriers and have a former mill mother in foster now. It's been heart breaking and now joyful watching her go from a pitiful shell to a lively little love who will make a wonderful companion. People listen to you I know your an animal lover that makes your bringing this to the public even more special and important.
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virginia mcintosh said 11/05/04, 1:53 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5815

Kristine Erving said 11/05/04, 1:53 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5814

Joan Stump said 11/05/04, 1:52 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5813

Lori G., RN said 11/05/04, 1:52 am (verified)
Oprah, I have faith that you will do the right thing and expose these people for the thieves that they are. Not only do they rob the dogs of the promise of a good life with an owner that loves them, but also the families that get the sick puppies also loose out. I have 2 dogs, soon to have 4, 7 cats, and 7 goofy fish. All are well fed and taken care of. 5 of the seven cats were strays, and the dogs were going to be put to sleep.Animals have basically no rights, so the courts will not interfere. The public, if they knew would stop buying these animals, and shut down their business. You have the power to do this. Please help!!
#5812

Melissa said 11/05/04, 1:52 am (verified)
Education is the only way to stop puppy mills. You have the power to help educate the public -- please help.
#5811

David Petterson said 11/05/04, 1:52 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5810

Jamie Karam said 11/05/04, 1:52 am (verified)
Oprah has always stood up for those who need it the most. I hope this cause will give national attention to those poor animals. Thanks!
#5809

Pegge Heglund said 11/05/04, 1:52 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5808

Wanda Pevahouse said 11/05/04, 1:51 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#5807

Barbara Deloge said 11/05/04, 1:51 am (verified)
Oprah! Please help educate the puplic about the dangers of puppy mills. Help Stop the Torture.
#5806

Michelle Monchunski said 11/05/04, 1:51 am (verified)
I support this petition.
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A. DECLARIO, PH.D. said 11/05/04, 1:51 am (verified)
There are so many abandoned and abused pets! It is unnecessary to breed - especially in a puppy mill! So many wonderful animals are killed in "shelters". All shelters should be no kill - this will have even more animals available for adoption. NO PUPPY MILLS! - WE WANT NO KILL SHELTERS IN AMERICA! WE WANT ADOPTIONS! NO PUPPY MILLS!
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Vicki Lane said 11/05/04, 1:50 am (verified)
If we don't demand proper treament of innocent animal, how can we expect proper treatment of human beings?
#5803

Cheryl Cochran said 11/05/04, 1:50 am (verified)
Please consider what happens to these poor dogs. Oprah you have dogs of your own you would not want them to go thru the terrible life these poor dogs go thru. Please speak out you are very amazing how you have influence on our society today. And anyone who knows anything about you knows you are a dog lover. Thanks for taking the time to consider this option.
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Allyson Hollis said 11/05/04, 1:49 am (verified)
Just one show!! The exposure would save thousands of puppies.
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