Petland Protest!!

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http://www.petstorecruelty.org/protest.html

I'm going to take some action, I'm going to post some posters (on puppymill parents & violations on usda regulations of petland breeders) at a Petland nearby me! :)

There's this girl in my class who works at Petland, and she's very anti-shetler, saying ''those dogs have behavior problems''..........well my teacher is very big on watching oprah in our class and I hope she caught Friday's show.

The Puppy's Plea

Here I lie, alone in my cage
The breed that I am is all the rage.
I came here from a puppy mill,
A place where dogs are bred until killed.
I remember my mother,
Her fur soft and sleek,
She, too, lived in a cage,
She was so small and weak.
I was only a baby,
Just 2 months old,
When I was taken from Mother,
I was hungry and cold.
I was shipped off in a crate,
All scared and alone,
I didn't know where I was,
But I knew I wasn't home.
There were other pups too,
Every one lost and confused.
I was starving and thirsty,
So were the rest.
I wanted my mother;
I know she's the best.
I arrived in the pet store,
Wishing for comfort,
But all that my heart felt
Was sorrow and hurt.
My paws ached from walking on grids,
When people came, I always hid.
Here I still lie, alone in the store,
You want to take me home,
And make me yours?
Please, oh, please,
Don't take me home,
For if you do another pup,
All cold and alone,
Will be sitting here,
Another dog in need of an owner,
Another puppy away from its mother,
I'll stay here, I can do it,
Just leave me here,
There's nothing to it,
If you walk out of the store,
Puppies will come here never more,
And no dog will have to live like this,
Cold and alone, without a home.
Nobody should have to live like this,
That's my one and only wish.
 
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Anything to stop puppy mills . I managed to talk 3 people out of buying pups at Uncle Bill's here when I told them where the dogs came from . Every little bit helps !!!
 

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I posted this as a bulletin on myspace ''the truth about petstore puppies (repost please)'' people with myspace....you can put this as a bulletin, spread the word :)

NOT FOR PEOPLE WITH WEAK STOMACHS, VERY GRAPHIC!!


Hundreds of thousands of dogs suffer in puppy mills in this country. The dogs are prisoners of greed. They are locked in small cages. They freeze in the winter and swelter in the summer. The dogs never get out of their prisons. They are bred over and over again until they die. The only way to free them from the misery of these horrid puppymills is to eliminate the demand for puppies by refusing to buy a puppy in a pet store and boycotting those pet stores that sell puppies. When people stop buying puppies in pet stores, the puppy mills will go out of business and the misery will end. The state and federal governments do not enforce the laws to protect the dogs. The commercial breeders and brokers have huge well-funded lobbying efforts. Please join this fight to free the prisoners of greed. The only person who is going to make a difference for the dogs suffering in puppy mills is you. You, the people, can free them from their puppy mill prisons.

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Violation of USDA regulations by Petland breeders
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USDA photo July 2004: "thin, dead boxer female" and "boxer pup with severe skin lesions, hair loss, inflammation around head, yellow discharge from eyes."


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My bones ache, my muscles sore,
so tired I have grown,
I sit within the small confines
of this tiny cage I call home.

Many friends surround me,
lots of different breeds,
They too share my aches and pains,
with no humans to tend our needs.

I am a bitch or so they call me,
I hear it's not a bad name.
Lots of puppies I have whelped,
to them it's just a game.

I sit and watch day after day,
so many puppies being born.
Where do they go, what happens to them,
when from their Moms they're torn?

I can see the grass growing tall and green,
I long to sniff and feel it.
I've never walked upon that field
nor have they let me near it.

Instead I walk upon this screen so hard,
so rough, so cold.
My feet ache, my toes are sore,
I'm exhausted and feel so old.

My friends have told they lived in places,
long before this one.
Where humans touched them every day
and with children they could run.

I long to have just one human
pet and kiss me,
and maybe play a game.
I know it will never happen,
but I wish it all the same.

Instead they bring another dog
and toss him in with me.
Another litter I must bear,
there's no end that I can see.

The little girl that sits beside me
cried out the other day.
She screamed out loud
then limp she went
and the pups were taken away.

She was gone but just a day,
when her sister was beside me.
She too had some more puppies,
so small and weak and tiny.

The other day they came and checked me,
while my puppies were being born.
"This one's too big, there's no use now,
her insides are too torn."

They scooped me up, it hurt so bad,
the blood was everywhere.
They never tried to help me,
they didn't seem to care.

They took me to that big green field
and laid me on the ground.
The smell was heaven
and the ground so soft,
I tried to look around.

They covered me with more soft soil,
I had nothing to fear.
I closed my eyes and just relaxed,
I knew the end was near.

No longer do I imagine
the feel of human touch,
or how it feels to run and play,
here I have so much.

There is a great big colored bridge,
and fields that go forever,
I'm happy, I'm home, I'm someone's friend,
it couldn't get much better.

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The Puppy's Plea

Here I lie, alone in my cage
The breed that I am is all the rage.
I came here from a puppy mill,
A place where dogs are bred until killed.
I remember my mother,
Her fur soft and sleek,
She, too, lived in a cage,
She was so small and weak.
I was only a baby,
Just 2 months old,
When I was taken from Mother,
I was hungry and cold.
I was shipped off in a crate,
All scared and alone,
I didn't know where I was,
But I knew I wasn't home.
There were other pups too,
Every one lost and confused.
I was starving and thirsty,
So were the rest.
I wanted my mother;
I know she's the best.
I arrived in the pet store,
Wishing for comfort,
But all that my heart felt
Was sorrow and hurt.
My paws ached from walking on grids,
When people came, I always hid.
Here I still lie, alone in the store,
You want to take me home,
And make me yours?
Please, oh, please,
Don't take me home,
For if you do another pup,
All cold and alone,
Will be sitting here,
Another dog in need of an owner,
Another puppy away from its mother,
I'll stay here, I can do it,
Just leave me here,
There's nothing to it,
If you walk out of the store,
Puppies will come here never more,
And no dog will have to live like this,
Cold and alone, without a home.
Nobody should have to live like this,
That's my one and only wish.

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PET STORE PUPPY
This story may be published or reprinted in the hopes
that it will stop unethical breeders and those who
breed only for money and not for the betterment of the
breed. Copyright 1999 J. Ellis

I don't remember much from the place I was born. It
was cramped and dark, and we were never played with by
the humans. I remember Mom and her soft fur, but she
was often sick, and very thin. She had hardly any milk
for me and my brothers and sisters. I remember many of
them dying, and I missed them so.

I do remember the day I was taken from Mom. I was so
sad and scared, my milk teeth had only just come in,
and I really should have been with Mom still, but she
was so sick, and the humans kept saying that they
wanted money and were sick of the "mess" that me and
my sister made. So we were crated up and taken to a
strange place. Just the two of us. We huddled together
and were scared, still no human hands came to pet or
love us.

So many sights and sounds and smells! We are in a
store where there are many different animals! Some
that squawk! Some that meow! Some that peep! My sister
and I are jammed into a small cage. I hear other
puppies here. I see humans look at me. I like the
'little humans', the kids. They look so sweet, and
fun, like they would play with me!

All day we stay in the small cage. Sometimes mean
people will hit the glass and frighten us. Every once
in a while we are taken out to be held or shown to
humans. Some are gentle, some hurt us. We always hear,
"Aw, they are so cute! I want one!" but we never get
to go with any.

My sister died last night when the store was dark. I
lay my head on her soft fur and felt the life leave
her small, thin body. I had heard them say she was
sick, and that I should be sold at a "discount price"
so that I would quickly leave the store. I think my
soft whine was the only one that mourned for her as
her body was taken out of the cage in the morning and
dumped.

Today, a family came and bought me! Oh happy day! They
are a nice family, they really, really wanted me! They
had bought a dish and food, and the little girl held
me so tenderly in her arms. I love her so much! The
mom and dad say what a sweet and good puppy I am! I am
named Angel. I love to lick my new humans!

The family takes such good care of me. They are loving
and tender and sweet. They gently teach me right and
wrong, give me good food, and lots of love! I want
only to please these wonderful people! I love the
little girl and I enjoy running and playing with her.

Today I went to the veterinarian. It was a strange
place and I was frightened. I got some shots, but my
best friend, the little girl, held me softly and said
it would be okay. So I relaxed. The bet must have said
sad words to my beloved family because they looked
awfully sad. I heard "severe hip dysplasia," and
something about my heart. I heard the vet say
something about back yard breeders and my parents not
being tested.

I know not what any of that means, just that it hurts
me to see my family so sad. But they still love me,
and I still love them very much! I am 6 months old
now. Where most other puppies are robust and rowdy, it
hurts me terribly just to move. The pain never lets
up. It hurts to run and play with my beloved little
girl, and I find it hard to breath. I keep trying my
best to be the strong pup I know I am supposed to be,
but it is so hard. It breaks my heart to see the
little girl so sad, and to hear the Mom and Dad talk
about "it might now be the time."

Several times I have went to that veterinarian's
place, and the news is never good. Always talk about
congenital problems. I just want to feel the warm
sunshine and run, and play and nuzzle with my family.

Last night was the worst. Pain has been my constant
companion now. It hurts even to get up and get a
drink. I try to get up but can only whine in pain.

I am taken in the car one last time. Everyone is so
sad, and I don't know why. Have I been bad? I try to
be good and loving. What have I done wrong? Oh if only
this pain would be gone! If only I could soothe the
tears of the little girl. I reach out my muzzle to
lick her hand, but can only whine in pain.

The veterinarian's table is so cold. I am so
frightened. The humans all hug and love me, they cry
into my soft fur. I can feel their love and sadness. I
manage to lick softly their hands. Even the vet
doesn't seem so scary today. He is gentle and I sense
some kind of relief for my pain. The little girl holds
me softly and I thank her for giving me all her love.
I feel a soft pinch in my foreleg. The pain is
beginning to lift. I am beginning to feel a peace
descend upon me. I can now softly lick her hand.

My vision is becoming dreamlike now, and I see my
Mother and my brothers and sisters, in a far off green
place. They tell me there is no pain there, only peace
and happiness. I tell the family good-bye in the only
way I know how, a soft wag of my tail and a nuzzle of
my nose. I had hoped to spend many, many moons with
them, but it was not meant to be.

"You see," said the veterinarian, "Pet shop puppies do
not come from ethical breeders."

The pain ends now, and I know it will be many years
until I see my beloved family again. If only things
could have been different.

And here is what happens to millions of shelter animals after being euthanized every year, simply because there were not enough homes for them. As long as people keep buying pets, instead of adopting, innocent animals will continue to die in shelters.
Petfinder.com: Adopt a pet and help an animal shelter rescue a puppy or kitten.
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i don't know why but the images don't work, just to let you know.
I'm glad some people will take action, and Grammy's right! Every little does help!
 

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They work in when you put them on myspace. I just wanted to make it easier so people can cut&paste. Plus that 4 images per post would of taken ages.

Here's the first four



 

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I've been banned from our Petland here. It mainly started when we began to see clients bringing in new puppies that had parvo and distemper and full of intestinal parasites and worms (vast majority of them died). So one day I went in there and started explaining to people a) where they got the dogs from, b) that they are NOT vet checked are are carrying life-threatening diseases and viruses, and c) that they are charging a mortgage payment for mixed breeds that you could find at the shelter (complete w/pics of available litters at 2 different shelters).

I was booted out of there by the manager despite the fact that I was not screaming, yelling, or doing anything but talking to people as they were oogling the mangy pups. It was after the lady returned the "puggle" to the worker and told him where to go for asking $1,400 for the dog that I was made to leave.
 

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I'm thinking of putting flyers on people's cars.
Don't. There's no quicker way to get people more apathetic about something then forcing it on them. Just put the flyers outside the store and hand them to people if they want them, don't go forcing it onto their property.
 

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Ditto what GO said. I always rip them off and throw them in a trash can without looking at them. It offends me that people think touching your car and lifting up a wiper to tuck something next to your windshield isn't rude.

Mia, go you. :D
 

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Thanks for the advice. Since friday's show the girl who's in my class said there's been less sales. From selling bout 15 puppies over the weekend to ONLY FOUR! :D Sucks for her commission, but great for the dogs!
 

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Around here it isn't Petland, it's PassPets :rolleyes:

I can't even bring myself to go inside, they are in the mall and you can see the pups through the windows...........

They were gone for YEARS and they now seem to be making a come back *sadness*
 

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Around here it isn't Petland, it's PassPets :rolleyes:

I can't even bring myself to go inside, they are in the mall and you can see the pups through the windows...........

They were gone for YEARS and they now seem to be making a come back *sadness*
I know two petlands around here got shut down some years ago I think, and I THINK wizard of claws got shut down, I don't know, but there was lots of new coverage for that pet store and protesting to get it shut down. But there's ton, tons, tons more pet stores that sells puppies.............ugh...

I went to buy Canidae today, and the closest place around here that sells it, sells TEACUP puppies. Ugh sucks. But the clothes they have are waaaaaaaaaay too cute! BUT EXPENSIVE!! YIKES!

I haven't seen a pet store around here that doesn't sell any sort of animals either, you think about puppymills and trying not to support them when you don't shop at petland and places that sells pups, but then you go to places like petco, ect....but then you support birdmills, ferret mills, ect. There's like no escape!
 

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That's true Juicy :( I LOVE our local pet supply Brandts, but alas, they also sell birds, snakes, lizards and things like that. It's in a separate area, but they still own it.

It's the only place within 40 miles of me to get evo rm AND canidae with one stop. I know if they were to start offering puppies/kittens I would have to cross them off my list.

It may sound bad, and it may be lack of knowledge, but I don't view birds, snakes, lizards, or fish in the same way I do dogs/cats. Mostly because these animals will live the majority of their life in a cage/tank anyway whether they start at a mill or not. It's not that I think it right, but just not the same ill as dog/cat mills.
 

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we have Petlands out here and they make me sick... another few are Foxmill pets and Dreamy Puppies... not sure how many of you remember a thread I posted a while back ago about Dreamy Puppies... let's just say that I ended up going inside and was sickened. Tons of small breed puppies in cages pooping and peeing all over themselves. They had mixed litters in the same cages together. One of the guys running the place tried to tell me one pup was a shih tzu when it was CLEARLY a smooth coat daschund and an extremely poorly bred one at that.

Two puppies started to scrap and the guy had to run into the back in order to stop them since the doors to open the cages were in the back. When he opened the back door I saw what looks like a warehouse in the back of the store that had cages upon cages of puppies. I made a point to start educating anyone that came in about puppy mills and encouraging them not to buy. They kicked me out and said I wasn't welcome back. So... I stood outside and continued to talk to people as they were walking up to the store.

Needless to say I'll be back and that darn puppymill isn't going to be too happy to see me there.
 

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That's true Juicy :( I LOVE our local pet supply Brandts, but alas, they also sell birds, snakes, lizards and things like that. It's in a separate area, but they still own it.

It's the only place within 40 miles of me to get evo rm AND canidae with one stop. I know if they were to start offering puppies/kittens I would have to cross them off my list.

It may sound bad, and it may be lack of knowledge, but I don't view birds, snakes, lizards, or fish in the same way I do dogs/cats. Mostly because these animals will live the majority of their life in a cage/tank anyway whether they start at a mill or not. It's not that I think it right, but just not the same ill as dog/cat mills.

I've gotten all my parakeets from pet stores, some cockatiels from a byb breeder, and some cockatiels from owner surrender. I wasn't aware of bird mills either, but you can get these birds from rescues too, but the public isn't aware of that and most shetlers don't accept birds, so it just leaves the public to get them from pet stores unaware of bird mills. Which is true most live out their life in cages. I wouldn't purchase a bird again, too messy and its a HUGE responsibility.

Esp. trying to handle birds from pet stores that were NOT hand-raise is very hard to tame them, nonetheless have them as pets is hard. I let them roam out their cage for their sakes, but I don't handle them as much as I would like to, because they're so untamed and bite hard a$$ hell when you try!

Same with all the other small pets, reptiles, and fish. Personally now I think they belong in the wild and shouldn't be domesticated, althought it CAN be done, its hard work and you really need to commit to these critters. If your up to it, I'm okay with it. But sadly the public is not probably educated on how to properly raise these animals. I rather see these critters in the wild than in a small cage or small fish bowl for the rest of their lives. But also their homes are beinging destory and they are losing their habitats, so I don't know which is really best for them.

But I understand I rather a bird in cage for its whole life than a dog in one for the rest of its life, too.
 

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