Friday, March 23, 2007
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
The following is an email I sent to Petworks....some pet store in New York that boasts importing the "finest AKC pups from loving homes". Right...no loving breeder would just give up the puppies they put so much time and money into to total strangers...and definitely not to schmucks stupid enough to go into a pet store for a dog.
Where exactly do you get these dogs from? And what reputable breeder would be willing to give dogs to people they have never seen or met. A caring breeder would want to make sure their dogs would have a good home. How are these dogs imported? How can you guarantee they do not come from some foreign puppy mill? How can you guarantee their health physically and behavior wise? How many times have the mothers of the puppies you sell been bred? Are they over breeding? Have you been to these breeding facilities? Have you made sure that the health of these animals is secure? Have you made sure the people breeding these animals are not in it for the money? And just because they have papers does not insure their health and quality...so have you physically gone to these places and checked the health of their line?? How can you guarantee me that these dogs are bred for temperament and health in a home environment? Do you guarantee these dogs for life because sometimes neurological degradation due to poor breeding does not show up until later on...conveniently after all these "caring pet store" guarantees expire. A real breeder would take the dog back at any time.
So, can you guarantee the health and well being of these puppies you sell? Can you guarantee the health and well being of the mother that has to breed these puppies? If not then you are definitely supporting the mill industry...rationalize it anyway you want...whatever helps you sleep at night.
Looking forward to some answers.
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Where exactly do you get these dogs from? And what reputable breeder would be willing to give dogs to people they have never seen or met. A caring breeder would want to make sure their dogs would have a good home. How are these dogs imported? How can you guarantee they do not come from some foreign puppy mill? How can you guarantee their health physically and behavior wise? How many times have the mothers of the puppies you sell been bred? Are they over breeding? Have you been to these breeding facilities? Have you made sure that the health of these animals is secure? Have you made sure the people breeding these animals are not in it for the money? And just because they have papers does not insure their health and quality...so have you physically gone to these places and checked the health of their line?? How can you guarantee me that these dogs are bred for temperament and health in a home environment? Do you guarantee these dogs for life because sometimes neurological degradation due to poor breeding does not show up until later on...conveniently after all these "caring pet store" guarantees expire. A real breeder would take the dog back at any time.
So, can you guarantee the health and well being of these puppies you sell? Can you guarantee the health and well being of the mother that has to breed these puppies? If not then you are definitely supporting the mill industry...rationalize it anyway you want...whatever helps you sleep at night.
Looking forward to some answers.
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Monday, March 19, 2007
Whats the best way to piss me off??? Tell me someone I know walked into a pet store and bought a puppy. Skadi's "Puppy mill, what are you an asshole for buying a pet store dog?" in 3...2....1....
Prisoners of Greed
I am floored that educated people in this day and age know nothing about pet stores. If you buy a dog from a pet store you are putting money into the puppy mill industry. I don't know how much clearer I can make it!!
I don't care how nice the store owners are, or how cute the puppies are, or if they are AKC. They came from someone who does not care where the dog goes. They come from a female dog who is kept in a rusty filthy cage breeding and breeding and breeding until her body gives out on her. Eventually she won't be able to walk or stand because her back end will be so weak from over breeding. She is essentially raped cycle after cycle. If you are fine with putting money towards that then by all means go ahead. But you will also be putting money into vet bills for your puppy. Over bred mothers cannot give the nutrition to their puppies in the womb that they need to grow strong. Some have behaviour issues, skin allergies, food allergies. If you have money to piss away...go for it. AKC registered??? Even the AKC admits that any dog even a mill dog can be registered with them.
When you buy a dog from a pet store, you put back into a system that is raising sub par animals for profit...they think you are dumb enough to fall for it. Are you???
I have seen a Great Dane rescued from a mill that was shut down. The people at the mill used to put cigars out on him. If you want your money to be a part of that...go ahead. I saw a Japanese Chin that was kept in a pet store in a cage so small that his back legs grew abnormal because he had to crouch all the time.Did you buy from a pet store? Because your money went into an industry that does this to thousands of animals. You helped fund this!!!!! While you are at it....drop off a case of wine to the alcoholic who beats his kids, stock your store with merch from a sweat shop....its all your money going towards abuse. Thats sick....are you that sick???
And while I was typing this...my dog started yelping because she was choking on a chew toy. So your stupidity almost killed my dog...because I have to still type this shit to try and inform people to stop becoming a victim of petstore by purchasing a victim from a pet store.
Prisoners of Greed
I am floored that educated people in this day and age know nothing about pet stores. If you buy a dog from a pet store you are putting money into the puppy mill industry. I don't know how much clearer I can make it!!
I don't care how nice the store owners are, or how cute the puppies are, or if they are AKC. They came from someone who does not care where the dog goes. They come from a female dog who is kept in a rusty filthy cage breeding and breeding and breeding until her body gives out on her. Eventually she won't be able to walk or stand because her back end will be so weak from over breeding. She is essentially raped cycle after cycle. If you are fine with putting money towards that then by all means go ahead. But you will also be putting money into vet bills for your puppy. Over bred mothers cannot give the nutrition to their puppies in the womb that they need to grow strong. Some have behaviour issues, skin allergies, food allergies. If you have money to piss away...go for it. AKC registered??? Even the AKC admits that any dog even a mill dog can be registered with them.
When you buy a dog from a pet store, you put back into a system that is raising sub par animals for profit...they think you are dumb enough to fall for it. Are you???
I have seen a Great Dane rescued from a mill that was shut down. The people at the mill used to put cigars out on him. If you want your money to be a part of that...go ahead. I saw a Japanese Chin that was kept in a pet store in a cage so small that his back legs grew abnormal because he had to crouch all the time.Did you buy from a pet store? Because your money went into an industry that does this to thousands of animals. You helped fund this!!!!! While you are at it....drop off a case of wine to the alcoholic who beats his kids, stock your store with merch from a sweat shop....its all your money going towards abuse. Thats sick....are you that sick???
And while I was typing this...my dog started yelping because she was choking on a chew toy. So your stupidity almost killed my dog...because I have to still type this shit to try and inform people to stop becoming a victim of petstore by purchasing a victim from a pet store.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Ugh, I am so bored.
My mom bought herself a new laptop...so now instead of bursting into my apartment ever hour and a half, she just emails me....repeatedly..about nothing.
I'm bored. I started putting together and organizing my dog training tip sheets. I was about to start typing up some of the lessons and just did not feel like. So what do I do?...hop on the blog.
I did not teach my Sunday student today. I called their house to confirm we were on for today and no one was home. They are amazing people...very sweet...and their dog is extremely intelligent, very trainable...but they are too busy. They cancel on me alot because their kids have like 7 different extra cirricular activities. Everyone is always coming and going. The energy in the house is just hyper...so their herding dog who is high energy to begin with is picking up on the chaos. They never practice training with the dog during the week so the only enforcement the dog gets is when I am there. Its really a waste of everyone's time. Its unfair to the dog. They have no time to give her the exercise and interaction she needs. I suggested taking her to dog parks but again...they have no time...the kids need to be driven all over the place. So the dog makes no real headway at all. The breeder really should have taken their busy life style into consideration when she interviewed them. The dog is terrific, lovable, sweet, smart as hell...but she needs enforcement. Their kids are none to disciplined either. I suggested putting their herding dog into agility or the new herding club that is just starting up out east. Nope, don't wanna. They keep toying with boot camp training for the dog. I am dead against sending your dog away to be trained by someone else and you have no idea what they're are doing to your dog....but this is one case where I may recommend it. It would just be easier on everyone.
My mom bought herself a new laptop...so now instead of bursting into my apartment ever hour and a half, she just emails me....repeatedly..about nothing.
I'm bored. I started putting together and organizing my dog training tip sheets. I was about to start typing up some of the lessons and just did not feel like. So what do I do?...hop on the blog.
I did not teach my Sunday student today. I called their house to confirm we were on for today and no one was home. They are amazing people...very sweet...and their dog is extremely intelligent, very trainable...but they are too busy. They cancel on me alot because their kids have like 7 different extra cirricular activities. Everyone is always coming and going. The energy in the house is just hyper...so their herding dog who is high energy to begin with is picking up on the chaos. They never practice training with the dog during the week so the only enforcement the dog gets is when I am there. Its really a waste of everyone's time. Its unfair to the dog. They have no time to give her the exercise and interaction she needs. I suggested taking her to dog parks but again...they have no time...the kids need to be driven all over the place. So the dog makes no real headway at all. The breeder really should have taken their busy life style into consideration when she interviewed them. The dog is terrific, lovable, sweet, smart as hell...but she needs enforcement. Their kids are none to disciplined either. I suggested putting their herding dog into agility or the new herding club that is just starting up out east. Nope, don't wanna. They keep toying with boot camp training for the dog. I am dead against sending your dog away to be trained by someone else and you have no idea what they're are doing to your dog....but this is one case where I may recommend it. It would just be easier on everyone.
Were you ever alone and you said something to yourself or did something that just had you cracking up, doubled over in laughter...and you can't decide if its a good thing or a bad thing that no one else is around to witness your jovial insanity?
I'm always one to put myself in stitches. Hey, it beats crying and brooding or drinking by yourself right?
I had myself doubled over in laughter for the stupidest thing.
Lotus' spring coat is coming in...or should I say her winter coat is coming off....in clumps. The rug in the aparment is a light color so it looks as if no one has vacuumed in years. I'm constantly picking up clumps of hair. I can't wait until this molting of my dog is over.
I was letting her out the door to go take care of some business and she hesitated. I gently touched her butt with my foot and said, "Get going Sheddy....Sheddy Lee..." It was all over from there....I was in hysterics, she was looking at me like I was nuts as I stood in the doorway doubled over. For those of you who are lucky enough to not live in my little world....the lead singer of Rush is Geddy Lee. So for some reason the whole thing just struck me funny....welcome to my world, now run for the sake of your sanity. LOL
Lo and I are watching The Grudge. I need to see the Japanese one. I already might have. My ex-fiance used to bring home tons of horror movies....I have seen several Japanese ones. Wow...just wow. And I am not talking about the cheesey ass campy cult Godzilla crap...I'm talking about realy dark, twisted Japanese horror. The Horror from other countries has made American horror look like the Teletubbies....bad comparison...those things are fucking frightening...but you know what I mean. Italian horror is only now getting the acknowledgement it has always deserved. Italy loves their gore...but Japan.....loves the dark corners of the human mind. German horror however I have always found to be more artistic and symbolic in its approach. Only recently has America caught up. For years after watching foreign horror anything american was lacking...with the exception of Sam Raimi's work, Savini, Tarantino...to name a few...but for the most part they acknowledge the horror over seas for alot of inspiration. Afterall is was Tarantino who eventually bought the rights to a Fulci classic and brought it to the Angelica theater for a viewing...I was lucky enough to be their sitting in the same theater as Tarantino(who got a standing ovation from all of us for bringing a movie into the states that was orignally banned), Typo Negative, and several other New York based metal bands. It was an awesome night!! Anyway...foreign horror must be seen.
Before this movie The Craft was on. I watch that movie mostly for the exaggerated humor. The irony is my mom busts into my apartment while I am watching it to try and convince me to go to church. Wow....she's still in denial I guess.
I'm always one to put myself in stitches. Hey, it beats crying and brooding or drinking by yourself right?
I had myself doubled over in laughter for the stupidest thing.
Lotus' spring coat is coming in...or should I say her winter coat is coming off....in clumps. The rug in the aparment is a light color so it looks as if no one has vacuumed in years. I'm constantly picking up clumps of hair. I can't wait until this molting of my dog is over.
I was letting her out the door to go take care of some business and she hesitated. I gently touched her butt with my foot and said, "Get going Sheddy....Sheddy Lee..." It was all over from there....I was in hysterics, she was looking at me like I was nuts as I stood in the doorway doubled over. For those of you who are lucky enough to not live in my little world....the lead singer of Rush is Geddy Lee. So for some reason the whole thing just struck me funny....welcome to my world, now run for the sake of your sanity. LOL
Lo and I are watching The Grudge. I need to see the Japanese one. I already might have. My ex-fiance used to bring home tons of horror movies....I have seen several Japanese ones. Wow...just wow. And I am not talking about the cheesey ass campy cult Godzilla crap...I'm talking about realy dark, twisted Japanese horror. The Horror from other countries has made American horror look like the Teletubbies....bad comparison...those things are fucking frightening...but you know what I mean. Italian horror is only now getting the acknowledgement it has always deserved. Italy loves their gore...but Japan.....loves the dark corners of the human mind. German horror however I have always found to be more artistic and symbolic in its approach. Only recently has America caught up. For years after watching foreign horror anything american was lacking...with the exception of Sam Raimi's work, Savini, Tarantino...to name a few...but for the most part they acknowledge the horror over seas for alot of inspiration. Afterall is was Tarantino who eventually bought the rights to a Fulci classic and brought it to the Angelica theater for a viewing...I was lucky enough to be their sitting in the same theater as Tarantino(who got a standing ovation from all of us for bringing a movie into the states that was orignally banned), Typo Negative, and several other New York based metal bands. It was an awesome night!! Anyway...foreign horror must be seen.
Before this movie The Craft was on. I watch that movie mostly for the exaggerated humor. The irony is my mom busts into my apartment while I am watching it to try and convince me to go to church. Wow....she's still in denial I guess.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Once again....I get sucked into a movie and waste time I could be using to do something worth while. I am watching The Perfect Storm....which is The Perfect Movie for me to cringe. Too many people get trapped under water and die. My biggest fear in being trapped underwater. I swear its a past life thing....not that people adore being trapped under water...
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