rescue In the News: Dogs saved from MO Puppy Mill

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Author: Matt Ackland
Date: 11/9/09
Link: http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/dogs-saved-from-missouri-puppy-mills-110909

CENTREVILLE, Va. - Over 100 dogs are up for adoption in Fairfax County after they were rescued from puppy mills in Missouri.

Although most of the dogs are young, their lives so far have been hard.

Nancy Tarr of HART says, "Many of these breeding dogs never see the light of day, never touch grass," said Nancy Tarr of the organization Homeless Animal Rescue Team, or HART.

The dogs have been abused, neglected, and some even blinded.

On Monday, veterinarians at Caring Hands Animal Hospital in Centerville gave each dog a medical check up. The puppies are in better condition than the older ones used for breeding.

Some of the dogs were brought in covered with flees and ticks [sic].

Vicky Pittman, owns Bark N' Bubbles of Fairfax. She was there to greet the dogs when they arrived. She offered free baths, and gave some of the animals free dog facials.

"When the dogs came in they were very dirty, so it's nice to see them looking and feeling much better," said Pittman.

HART will spend about $20,000 to make sure these dogs are in good health again. Its main goal is finding these dogs happy homes.
 

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Dang shame. Here's what I don't understand - someone please enlighten me? How come all those pooches had to go clear to Virginia to have a better chance at a life? Are there no rescues in Missouri? Just in general though since I can't say much cause Monte's from Georgia and Merlin's from Missouri, but why can't states take care of their own problems instead of packing them off to other states which might already have a large homeless pet population? Just curious how that works...not meaning offense to anyone.
 
SO glad they are outta there now.

I've brought in so many from the state of misery - and loved watching them bloom. Of course seeing them in the beginning is always hard, and putting them thru some of the surgerys they need or fixing their emotional scars takes a bit, but when they blossom, it's the best feeling in the world.

Sharon, sometimes, when people tell me they have a "state of the art" kennel facility, I often say, 'Yeah, what state'? Depends on the state -- sometimes there is a different mentality depending on where they live. And I think ya'all know what I mean.

Some puppy millers live in the state of denial
 
Those poor, poor dogs! I hate the thought of ANY Cocker Spaniel living in an environment where they don't see the light of day or don't touch grass or ground. That's so sad - Cockers are PEOPLE dogs, they belong in the house with their people, not in a kennel. My dogs would be devastated if they were in a kennel facility - they thrive on their interactions with me.

I hope these poor puppy mill dogs find AWESOME families that will love and spoil them as they deserve.
 
I would take one of those wonderful dogs, but with things the way they are here its really hard just with my two. I hate not helping with somthing like this. It breaks my heart to see these adult dogs and babies in that condition.

Its been said before, and I'll say it again I HATE PEOPLE!
 
I think sometimes there are are just too many dogs for the local rescues to absorb. I'm so happy the dogs are out of there and safe.
 
Fostermom said:
SO glad they are outta there now.

I've brought in so many from the state of misery - and loved watching them bloom. Of course seeing them in the beginning is always hard, and putting them thru some of the surgerys they need or fixing their emotional scars takes a bit, but when they blossom, it's the best feeling in the world.

Sharon, sometimes, when people tell me they have a "state of the art" kennel facility, I often say, 'Yeah, what state'? Depends on the state -- sometimes there is a different mentality depending on where they live. And I think ya'all know what I mean.

Some puppy millers live in the state of denial
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Linny such true words. I've watched your mill dogs bloom also.
This is another reason why I HATE PEOPLE TOO TWO TO!
 
The Perfect Storm

Buddy Loves his Dogs

Buddy Raises Dogs and works at the factory..

Economy goes down

Puppy sales go away.

Buddy has more expenses, to many puppies

Buddy loves his dogs,

Buddy works hard everyday at his job and works overtime to pay for extra expenses.

Buddies wife looses job due to recession.

Buddy loves his dogs

Buddies wife gets sick.

Buddie takes on extra work to cover additional expenses.

Because Buddy Loves his dogs

Buddies kennel once a wonderful place is starting to show signs of neglect,

Buddy Loves his dogs and knows he needs to do better

Buddy reports to work and learns the plant has closed.

Sue in Virginia, wants a dog like Buddy raises

Sue calls Buddy for price and availability

Sue learns of a pup at a rescue, the Puppy is from Buddies great dog line,

Sue buys or adopts for less than Buddy can sell

Sue is happy and thinks she has done a good job... Maybe, maybe not

Things get worse for Buddy

Buddy cannot sleep and knows that he and his dogs are in trouble

Because Buddy loves his dogs...

Buddy hears his neighbors have been arrested for animal abuse, Hungry Dogs

His neighbor had lost his job four months earlier

Buddy learns that the AR people got a warrant and stole all of his neighbors dog from him. Once the dogs were taken they were taken to Virginia.

Buddy is afraid for his dogs and for his family.

Buddy is afraid to ask for help

More people are buying dogs from rescues because they are cheaper..

Buddy loves his dogs

Conditions get worse at Buddies kennel..

Buddy is desperate to place his dogs..

Buddy dies from a heart attack...

Buddies doge get rescued...


Everyone who rescues Buddies dogs say he was a "Puppy Mill" and he was a horrible person.

One Buddies Tombstone

Here lies Buddy

Husband, Father and Brother
"He Loved His Dogs"
May He Rest in Peace

There is no dog over population there are simply too many people trying to sell dogs. The pie is to small for all of these people.

Every time a dog is rescued it creates another "dog problem" somewhere else.
Every time a dog is sold by a breeder It creates a problem for a Rescues and Shelters. (Lack of Inventory, loss of sales)
Every time a Pet Store Sells a dog it creates a problem for, Rescues, Shelters and Breeders who do not sell to Brokers. (Again loss of revenue)

In other words it is the perfect storm for rescues and shelters to buy dogs cheaply and raise money... Some people do this for free most do not.

Those who loose money hate those who make money...class envoy

The HSUS advertise every time you buy a dog it enables a breeder to care for his animals and they are correct. Not put that way.. they advertise towards the end results failure and heartache, the more they see the better.. the perfect storm. (The more tragedy they can advertise the more money they can raise, and not pass it on to any animal living or dead)

Every time a dog is sold or adopted by a shelter it reduces and further damages the ability of those raising dogs to properly feed and vet their animals, so the harder you work to beat up people who raise dogs the more opportunities you will create for you to rescue one or two. or more.

It is the perfect storm... everyone is eating up each other much to the delight of the HSUS.. it is their One generation and out Program, so someday the dogs we all love will be gone. Simple as that.

Here is some real numbers for you to ponder...

Over 40.0% of all licensed kennels have closed their door and liquidated their stock, sold, put to sleep, given away. We are talking hundreds of thousands of dogs here. No telling how many illegal and unlicensed went our, thousands I am sure.

About 30.0% of the Pet Stores have stopped selling live animals.. in the past year. The commercial segment, has been hurt. But the dogs are still being sold by somebody.. guess who.

In almost every state we can find at least one mega rescue or shelter that makes a huge business in the business of dogs, one shelter in TN this year alone has generated close to 6 million dollars in revenue off the dogs.

I do not know of nor have ever heard of a breeder selling that many dogs... have you?

As the market gets smaller the HS and Mega Rescues will find it impossible to maintain their facilities, Shelters already are worse than any kennel. But they will become more and more aggressive in stealing peoples animals for budget attainment, nothing to do with care for animals.

Presently the shelters in the N/E are importing over 100,000 dogs a year form Mexico and South America just to have inventory to sell.

Americans will have over 6 to 8 million family pets die this year old age etc.
there will be at least 3 million new owners enter the market this year wanting to buy a puppy.

Every month we learn of Rescues going broke and their dogs having to be rescued, they are called either "Puppy Mills or Hoarders" and of course they all are called bad people.

I find that as a group of people we have far to many people who would not be classified as let's say the sharpest pencil in the drawer. We do have lots of people who are very passionate, which is a dangerous mixture...

Kinda of like Bonnie and Clyde, it was ok to rob banks because they hated banks, and the people who worked there if they got shot, well they were part of the mean ole bank that everyone hates, so it must be ok to rob banks and kill the employees.

Well that's all for today.. I hate the prospect of any person or animal being mistreated, and I really think we can or should start understanding this economic problems. It is not a matter of of good guys or bad guys in most cases, The Perfect storm is killing thousand upon thousands of dogs, Thanks to Oprah this blood is on her hands.

Joe

Now do not think for one minute do I want anyone to feel threatened or angry with this post. I want us to stop and think. Carefully and try to think outside the box... Try not to hate people or the "Bank" Let's try to spend our energies thinking of solutions.

Remember this is America.. So violations of a persons Constitutional Rights is off limits. Shooting or hanging at sunrise is also not allowed.

Restricting trade of individual businesses is off limits. it's that Constitution again, Personal Property and the pursuant of Happiness thing

Looking to the Federal Govt... Please those guys are idiots on their best day.

Just last week Cody had to go to Ft Leonard Wood for a brief training program. About 65 miles away.. straight up I-44

He report to the Springfield Armory. Where he was issued a bunk and he stayed for the night. The next morning he was placed on a bus.

The Bus went to Kansas City... and there they spent two days.

They got back on the bus and it took them to the Kansas City Airport. Where the Government flew them to St Louis.

Once they arrive in St Louis they spent a day there and arrived by bus at Ft Leonard Wood on Friday afternoon, At which time they were told to either go to the barracks or where ever and to report in on Monday at 09:00.

Cody caught a ride home, worked all weekend here and then drove his car back to Ft Leonard Wood Monday Morning. And the Army paid him mileage for his trip home and back, because he brought another fellow back with him who needed a ride.

So Cody made a complete circle in one week , never attended one class and was paid his Army pay plus he was paid extra transportation money too.

So I think the Government probably should be left out of this deal..

I have been thinking of having a think tank session in Springfield, where we can draw upon the resources of all interested parties to address the real problems.

Education is probably the primary area of focus.

Suggestions..?


Joe
 
Joe, I agree these are difficult times for everyone finding employment and saving their homes. The economic crunch trickles down to everyone including families and their pets. You've made some interesting points although I have problems following your logic. I have a hard time finding sympathy for those who see dogs as a commodity rather than a wonder gift of life.
 
Ummm, I think you may be barking up the wrong tree (forgive the pun) by trying to convince folks here that shelters and rescues are out to make money. We have quite a few people here that are VERY involved in rescue, and believe me when I tell you that not a single rescue group that I have EVER been involved with is making money. Heck, most of the rescuers I know are so far out of pocket for covering expenses that they could never make money unless they won the lottery.

Times are tough, yes. Does that justify these large breeders liquifying their "stock"? No. Breeders that weren't prepared to deal with their "beloved animals" during the tough times shouldn't have that number of dogs to begin with.

I do NOT believe in people breeding to make money. If you are doing all of the health testing and research and breeder to BETTER the breed, it's pretty darned tough to make money. These are companion animals, NOT inventory or stock. Dogs were tamed to be companions and helpers to humankind, not to make us more money.

Sorry if this sounds harsh or whatever, but I can honestly say I represent more than just my own opinion when I write this.
 
AMEN Manuel and Kelly! If you are not selling puppies due to the economy, STOP BREEDING so they don't have to live in cages, etc!!!!!
 
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Maybe Buddy doesn't love his dogs. Maybe Bud is breeds dogs soley to make money. Perhaps Bud doesn't even really care about his dogs except as a means to produce puppies to sell to naive people who see a cute little bundle of fur and don't wonder about the living conditions of the cute puppy's parents. Maybe Bud keeps his dogs in very small cages, feeds them horrible food, leaves them stacked in cages in unheated and air conditioned buildings, and never lets them see the outside. Maybe either the economy went bad and there are no more buyers for the scores of puppies Bud has produced or someone saw the horrendous conditions in which his dogs are kept and finally convinced animal control in the state of Missouri to remove all of Bud's animals. Maybe Bud will have to pay a huge fine and end up in jail for animal cruelty.

I like the ending of my fairy tale better. :)
 
karenwalksthedogs said:
Maybe Buddy doesn't love his dogs. Maybe Bud is breeds dogs soley to make money. Perhaps Bud doesn't even really care about his dogs except as a means to produce puppies to sell to naive people who see a cute little bundle of fur and don't wonder about the living conditions of the cute puppy's parents. Maybe Bud keeps his dogs in very small cages, feeds them horrible food, leaves them stacked in cages in unheated and air conditioned buildings, and never lets them see the outside. Maybe either the economy went bad and there are no more buyers for the scores of puppies Bud has produced or someone saw the horrendous conditions in which his dogs are kept and finally convinced animal control in the state of Missouri to remove all of Bud's animals. Maybe Bud will have to pay a huge fine and end up in jail for animal cruelty.

I like the ending of my fairy tale better. :)
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I forgot to add that Bud's dogs were all put into rescue where some nice people took care of them, taught them what it was like to be loved and cared for, and showed them how to play and have fun. All the dogs found wonderful new homes and they all lived happily ever after. THE END :) :) :)
 
Rescue selling dogs?

oh I so don't even know where to start.

Ok, let's take Peaches --

first vetting, around $50.00
second vetting, more

Visit with eye specialist, 200.00

Eye surgery, 2500.00.....

adoption fee = $250.00

Yeah, I'm loaded

I sell lots of dogs. NOT

maybe if I put them in cute little tea cups I would sell more ???

Poor Buddy - he loved breeding dogs for a profit

I bet Buddy loved these dogs too -- almost loved them to death http://www.cockersinneed.com/MissouriMillBoys.html
 
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Maybe Buddys dogs that lived in those stacked cages that Karen mentioned were so matted and covered in feces that they couldn't open their eyes, maybe their nails grew into circles and they coudn't walk from the pain, not that they had anywere to walk in a cage they couldn't stand up in.

Mabye when Buddys place was finally raided for the umpteenth time and a rescue came in to care for the dogs like Cockers In Need, the ladies waded thru the horrible conditions and saved as many as they could.. but you know.. they couldn't save them all... some were so far gone, in so much pain that they had to be put down.. what did Buddy say to that.. this buddy... this so called animal lover...

Some crops of corn were and are treated better than Buddy's beloved breeding stock!
 
Here's the VERY scary thing folks . . . there are animal activists that want to improve life for feedlot animals, because the conditions are so bad. What about puppy mills? Those poor animals don't live any better than feedlot cattle or pigs.

Buddy might have started out as a really great guy . . . but I lost any feelings of sadness for him when he started breeding dogs. Oh, I'm sure he had only the best of intentions . . . I don't think ANYBODY starts out wanting to hurt the breed. But really, unless he was doing all of the health testing to help eliminate health problems in the breed, how is he NOT harming the breed? When he ended up overwhelmed with too many dogs, how was he not harming every single dog in his care? People have GOT to know their limits . . . for example, I couldn't have more than three dogs right now, because I couldn't be fair to them. No, I'll never make money on dogs with only three, and with the amount I invest into them (showing, training, health testing, socializing, spoiling), but the dogs will give me FAR more than I ever put into them.

Yeah, I'm sure there are "bad" rescues out there making money. But not a single one of the ones I've been involved with or supported . . . and I've sent money to a LOT of rescues. It's all fine and good to paint all rescues with the same brush, but for somebody who insists that despite being a large-scale operation, their dogs are well cared for, socialized and well-maintained . . . isn't that like people like us lumping all large-scale breeders into one category???

Seems to be a case of the pot calling the kettle black, IMHO.
 
Read with caution -- might be graphic

It's hard to say, but I live in a state that has Amish and Mennonite puppy mills not too far from me.

I have seen them, I have had several dogs from them and it's a 'family' thing. The kids are brought up to believe that dogs are a way of living. I watched a little girl grab a pup by the scruff and dump it on the ground. They eventually move and start their own crop. It's all they know. There are no toys, there are no little fleece jackets, there is no sunlight, they MIGHT have some scummy moldy water and a shoot that sends some crappy kibble down.

Their feet get stuck in the chicken wire, they have to chew their toes off. It's ok though, because they can still breed without toes.

This subject is very near and dear to my heart so if I sound harsh, it's because I am speaking for the thousands of dogs that have suffered from this disgusting way of life for them.

I'm not a crazy PETA person -- I just don't like mass breeding where there is no vetting, no love, no caring. Instead of vetting they keep fishflex, panacur, vaccines, and yarn (to sew up c-sections) on hand so they don't have to vet them. They are burned or buried in back yard if they die. It's ok though, because they still have 200 more dogs to breed. Or a bullet to the head. Bullets are cheap. After watching one of the undercover puppy mill videos, where the miller shot the cocker in the head, I realize what my mission would be.

Don't think for one second that will ever feel sorry for "Buddy".

Several of my own dogs are from a puppy mill. You know Blossom? Well, what you don't know is that the miller would 'cull' the pups she didn't like by putting them in a plastic bag and smash them into a wall, and then put them in the freezer. I know, that was brutal huh? All the dogs from that bust were pregnant, including Blossom. She was spayed immediately before coming up to me with a friends daughter. Nemo? Well, he was a swimmer pup. Turned over to rescue. I adopted him from the rescue I used to foster for. Turns out it was not swimmers, but hip displasia. Kermit? Owner surrender -- paper work was from a pet shop. Breeders were from... MS -- ACA info came with him.

I could go on and on but some of the things I know would probably make some of you throw up. After seeing (and smelling) a van full of puppy mill bust dogs during a transport, I almost did throw up.

Toolie has seen 'the barn' full of neglected dogs too and the tumors and eye issues and burnt skin (from pee) and all sorts of gross goo too.

And yet, it continues. :(
 
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I don't understand how someone can say that Buddy loved his dogs. He didn't know what love was. If he did, he wouldn't be mass producing puppies and let them live in filth and live a life of Hell.

When I read about breeders (puppy mills) trying to justify what they do, it makes me so mad. I wonder how these people would like to live the way they make those poor animals live.

I am so glad that PA is clamping down on puppy mills. Linda, I agree what you said totally about those breeders that live near you. When Joe and I travel down 23 you pass alot of farms that have signs by the road advertising puppies. I just want to stop at each one and load up the car with them. I have to cut this short as this topic gets me so worked up.
 
Wooooooow, I almost -- just almost -- felt sorry for "Buddy". I don't know and I can't say if his animals are truly neglected or living an ideal life, but regardless of the circumstances, I strongly disagree breeding dogs simply for a profit. Seriously, NO ONE should breed UNLESS they're trying to better the breed. There's far too many "oops" litters as it is from unresponsible owners who are unwilling to spend a li'l cash on a quick spay/neuter. Then the manipulative "breeders" who take advantage to the susceptible, STUPID and GULLIBLE buyers by flashing a "cute widdle bundle of fur". Usually these impulsive buyers have no idea what in the world they're in store for. They're freak'n CLUELESS that puppies don't come trained. Yeah, like, it's totally the puppy's fault it messed on brand new installed carpets, or chewed on your Jimmy Choo shoes. Ugh! It just makes me freak'n sick. If I had one wish, I'd like to ask for people to get a freak'n education BEFORE they dive into these situations and ruin these poor animals' lives.

I'm sure these "breeders" start out with the best of intentions, and before they know it... they're in over their head and live in this state of denial. I mean, seriously, who wants to accept that they neglect their animals? Sure, times might be tough. I feel for them. Really, I do (from my own family experiences). But guess what? You put yourself there. And, instead of asking for help or fixing the true underlying problem, you turn the other cheek. I'm not trying to tag along and gang up on anyone (which I'm sure some may feel), but really, you're being naive to not to see the big picture.

I'm sure "Buddy" once truly "loved" his dogs, but it's probably a li'l skewd now days. His definition of "love" vs. mine is likely very different than what it once may have been. I know my limits, and I honestly believe these "breeders" don't. Really, stop feeding me words. Stop pouring your naive, sociologic view point gravy on the mashed potatoes. In a sense, I have the mind of a scientist: show me the proof and logic to back up your statements. If I'm required to provide references along with a nicely written essay to prove my creditials, then a "licensed kennel breeder" should have the creditials to back up the well-being of their "stock".
 
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