So, the Oprah show...
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I thought it was very good, they got a lot of info into one hour. Yes, it would have been nice if they stated that responsible breeders do genetic testing etc but I am hopeful that the info is posted on her website etc.
We all know what puppymills are like and the conditions and yet we found it upsetting even having that knowledge. Therefore I am again hopeful that people that had no idea will be completely horrified by the proof of those videos.
I also think that their choice of which dog they showed being PTS was smart. The dog was young, healthy, not aggressive and was just a nice dog and was more than happy to go for his/her last walk. And the scene of the all those trash bags being dumped to head for the landfill was very powerful. And they could have glossed it over by never showing any of that. They could have shown any number of dogs that to many people it would have justified putting that dog to sleep, instead of the very happy go lucky, could anyones dog. That should also have an impact on shelter dogs, with lines ups to adopt them.
I think Oprah should gets some kudos from us, when you take away her position from her show, she is just an average pet owner. She has learned the hard way as many of us have, in where to obtain a dog/pup and how to train it. She is no different than many who are not actively involved in the dog world. And one thing is very evident, she is just like us in the fact that she does love her dogs...............I think they did a great thing.
We all know what puppymills are like and the conditions and yet we found it upsetting even having that knowledge. Therefore I am again hopeful that people that had no idea will be completely horrified by the proof of those videos.
I also think that their choice of which dog they showed being PTS was smart. The dog was young, healthy, not aggressive and was just a nice dog and was more than happy to go for his/her last walk. And the scene of the all those trash bags being dumped to head for the landfill was very powerful. And they could have glossed it over by never showing any of that. They could have shown any number of dogs that to many people it would have justified putting that dog to sleep, instead of the very happy go lucky, could anyones dog. That should also have an impact on shelter dogs, with lines ups to adopt them.
I think Oprah should gets some kudos from us, when you take away her position from her show, she is just an average pet owner. She has learned the hard way as many of us have, in where to obtain a dog/pup and how to train it. She is no different than many who are not actively involved in the dog world. And one thing is very evident, she is just like us in the fact that she does love her dogs...............I think they did a great thing.
I agree. For an hour long show, it covered a lot of material. While a BYB is NOT the best choice for a dog, I'd much much rather people get their dogs from breeders like we got Nikki from that actually care about their dogs and take good care of them and meet the new owners than a dog from a pet store. Once selling dogs in pet stores is taken care of, then we can start worrying more about other breeder related issues, imo.
I watched it last night in bed, and by the time they got to the euthanizing scenes, had dragged Meg up in to my arms and was kissing her almost non-stop. In our area, very few (or none) are euthanized to to crowding; it is the unhealthy, physically or emotionally, that are put to sleep. Watching the low tail-wag on the brown and white dog as he was euthanized was rough.
I thought it was a great episode. There's always more information that could be given, but I think it will at least force people to stop and think about where they are buying their pets from. As someone else said, avoiding petstores and buying from BYB's is at least a step in the right direction. Let's take what we can get.
I thought it was a great episode. There's always more information that could be given, but I think it will at least force people to stop and think about where they are buying their pets from. As someone else said, avoiding petstores and buying from BYB's is at least a step in the right direction. Let's take what we can get.
https://community.hsus.org/campaign/stoppuppymills_april_2008
Is it this one maybe...? I'd sign it but I already get enough junk mail because I've been discovered as an "owns a dog" person... I don't know if I want HSUS to start sending me a bunch of stuff either. x_x
Is it this one maybe...? I'd sign it but I already get enough junk mail because I've been discovered as an "owns a dog" person... I don't know if I want HSUS to start sending me a bunch of stuff either. x_x
Nope, but pretty hard to argue with that
they touched on about everything!!! The only thing I'd add is they say meet the puppys "Parents" and I would have said Mom, because the stud may not belong to the breeder... Thats just a minor picky thing though..... I am thrilled they mention genetics and not just normal vet clearance, breeding frequency and that they will always take the pup back....
they touched on about everything!!! The only thing I'd add is they say meet the puppys "Parents" and I would have said Mom, because the stud may not belong to the breeder... Thats just a minor picky thing though..... I am thrilled they mention genetics and not just normal vet clearance, breeding frequency and that they will always take the pup back....