i spend countless hours rescuing dogs from situations like the ones you are creating.
be aware of where these animals are going... i shouldn't be just about the money......
While I commend young people for trying new ventures, does this person really know what they are doing, and that they are supporting an industry of puppy millers who do not have the wellbeing or health of these pups at the forefront. To glorify this industry, even in a small form, only adds fuel to the fire, and opens up the minds of others that think this is a great way to make a buck. Please help to stop this. There are alot of rescues organizations around that would be more than happy to show you the end result of this type of behavior.
It is hard to believe that People Magazine would promote this obvious abuse of companion animals. Why don't you check out shelter statistics on euthansia of these "cuddlypuppies" when they get dumped because of health and numerous other problems.
I am appalled that People magazine would publish an article lauding the efforts of people who view living beings as "merchandise". I will not purchase People magazine again until an article is written about the abuse puppy mills cause. Not only are the puppies generally ill, poorly bred, and unsocialized, but the parents are locked in cages with no human contact for their entire breeding lives. They are kept in horrible, unsanitary conditions, fed the lowest quality food, and receive no medical care. When they are no longer able to produce litters of puppies, they are brutally killed or dropped at shelters that are already overloaded. Please show the people that "People" has a conscience.
This is just awful. Selling puppies to anyone with money is not an accomplishment, it is not impressive, it is simply a sign of mis-information and willingness to put one's own profit above ethics. Awful. People should know better.
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Puppy mills are a sick way of making a profit off of the torture of helpless animals. This boy and his mother should donate all profits to help combat the overpoplulation problem of companion animals.
We have TOO many unwanted animals in this world. These animals that are "raised" in puppymills are not given a life. If this were happening to humans, it would be a criminal act. Make people AWARE of this problem!!!!
GOOD GREIF! Not only is selling puppies over the internet a HORRIBLE IDEA, but the fact that People magazine attempts to glorify such stupidity is even worse! I cannot imagine that anyone spent 30 seconds thinking about the appropriateness of such a business, nor the impact of glorifying animal abuse. As a once avid reader of People, I'll be sure to skip over future issues until I see a front page article about puppy mills and the crultey involved.
This article demands a full article response not just letters to the editor feature. I and many of my friends will refuse to purchase another issue of this magazine until some responsible reporting is done. You liken yourselves to Enquirer and others more and more with each issue.
Thank you for doing the right thing for those who don't have a voice.
Money is not worth the souls you are destroying in the name of capital gains. These dogs are not inanimate objects but breathing creatures that need to be protected.
Your magazine is disgusting in its printing of this kind of trash about a boy selling puppies over the internet, that is now way to get homes for live , intelligent animals.
It's disgraceful to promote puppy mills in the first place, but to give media attention to a child working on such an endeavor will encourage more to do so in the search of a quick buck. It's repulsive.
I think the middle/high schools need to start teaching 'Business Ethics' type classes. Clearly this concept was missed with this boy's mother but maybe with some education there's hope for the next generation. The whole situation is truly appalling.
This young man's business is animal abuse. He has no idea what kinds of homes these dogs are going to. He gets his dogs from puppy-millers who are notorious for overbreeding their *****es, then discarding them when their health is gone. I work rescue. The number of dogs coming to people from these kinds of business that wind up in shelters, euthanized, or in rescue is appalling. At least,those that come to rescue have a chance. This young man is operating an irresponsible business and does not deserve the attention your article has given him. How about balancing the story with one about the cruel and filthy conditions puppy mill dogs are subjected to - or with a story about someone who has dedicated their life to rescuing dogs from the homes that no longer want their "Internet" dogs?
I can't believe PEOPLE would print a story like this. What a shame. I would hope they'd print an even bigger story about the work of some deserving rescue operation.
Puppy mills are a disgrace to a nation that is supposed to have a sense of humanity. Please print a truthful article about the horrific nature of puppy mills. These are not breeders, they are barbarians.
Everyone needs to be open to education, understanding complex ideas, and changing ones' actions for the good of the dogs. Please reconsider this method of selling dogs and promoting through more articles advertising this way of selling dogs.
As a worker in the pet grooming industry I have seen first hand the sad results of puppys sold to anyone with the money to pay for them. An animal is for life not something to be purchased on a whim. The internet can never be a place that pups can safely be sold.
A new low in supporting wrong-thinking. This kind of "entrepeneuring" should be illegal. Maybe "People" should have a special section called "Bad People".
I subscribe to People and was shocked to see this punk featured in a story as if he was doing something worthy. This kid obviously couldn't care less about what happens to these poor dogs after he sells them. If he continues his puppy mill business, I hope he rots in hell.
This article is a disgrace -- selling live animals over the Internet is totally irresponsible and applauding and encouraging children in this type of irresponsible behavior is appalling.
Please make a difference in the media and educate the public about pet overpopulation and the horrors of puppy mills. Please be a role model, not a promoter of animal abuse.
Now are you going to do a follow up story about all of the people who dedicate their lives (without financial compensation) to saving these animals when they are no longer "Cuddly Puppies"?
This is outrageous! How can you possibly praise this type of behavior? I have many friends in rescue work who spend all their time (and all their own money, too) rescuing these poor little guys after they are dumped. They drive thousands of miles each year to pick up and deliver these dogs to foster homes and many thousands of dollars on their medical care. This young man should try rescue work. It doesn't pay as well in monetary terms but he will find out what "rich" really means.
It is unfortunate that your magazine is praising the efforts of a child to promote puppy sales. Perhaps he would be more worthy of a feature article if he was helping with rescue/foster work. There are so many animals out there that need homes, why promote puppy mills?
Pet overpopulation is a serious issue. The internet is not a viable means to sell animals. People magazine should also educate the public on the down side of selling dogs this way.
