Ive been thinking for a while now, and i think its final. People need to know more about puppy mills. My friend got a puppy from Petland about a month ago. I was extremly angry, but I didnt say anything to her. Also, another of my friends bought a puppy from a lady that sold them in the back of her car, but gave the puppy to her grandma. Now she said that they are going to get another puppy from the same lady for themself. I told her about those dogs in a shelter/rescue group i got my dog, and petfinder, but she didnt seem like she would check. It makes me furious when people buy puppies from petstore (or backyard breeders) and help support the suffering of puppy mill dogs. In my presentation, I'm hoping my school will let me presentit. Its mostly about puppy mills, and how bad they really are and not to support them. I also included about adopting dogs. Whats some other things I should add? Also, do you think this is a good idea, to educate the school, hoping they past the message on?
2007-11-16 11:07:22 · 12 answers · asked by Reppzin~ 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I think your focus should be on adopting animals from shelters and private adoption groups rather than focusing too much attention to puppy mills. Tell them what puppy mills are and how not to support puppy mills, but in the end if you don't talk about the good rewarding experience of adoption, you'll end up with people having empathy for dogs stores and having them go "rescue" them from the puppy mills (which plays right into their hands by getting dogs sold).
Basically, tell them puppy mills are bad because of inbreeding, poor health of puppies. Focus on all the hard work shelters and rescue do and how the animals are so grateful to have a second chance.
I'm the medical coordinator for a local rescue group. I work 40-60 hours at my "real" job, and the rest of my time taking care of fostered animals. I foster animals in my own home and we have a system of other foster homes. The animals receive the same medical care our own pets have, and receive special attention in behavior and obedience. Right now my foster dog is going to doggy school.
Show them that they can not only help the animal world by adopting a shelter or rescue dog, but by volunteering time with a group, fostering a dog or cat, or by donating time, money or supplies.
2007-11-16 11:19:39 · answer #1 · answered by Diana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Yes Yes. Education and the younger the better. All children should learn to respect the life of all living, breathing, heart beating animals. No matter how many legs it has.
You can probably find some good film at the ASPCA about animal abuse. Don't get too graphic or you will get complaints from Moms and Dads.
Mention, dog and rooster fighting (I put in the c word for rooster and the program nuked it.)
Mention, neutering so you don't have more puppies to have to be killed because there are not enough homes.
Mention that you should not get an animal unless you can, give it obedience training, food, shelter, love and can afford the expensive of the vet care. Animals get sick and need doctors just like we do. Too many people don't think of that last one. They let their animal suffer when there are sick.
Good Plan. Be sure to take your dog with you.
2007-11-16 19:18:43 · answer #2 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a great idea, just make sure you present it appropriately..
I see too many who go into a presentation painting all breeders as bad guys. Since some of your classmates may know a responsible breeder or have a relative that is one, the rest of your presentation may not be taken seriously if you don't have all your facts right.. Fact of the matter is, not everyone is going to adopt, it's as simple as that.. In your presentation, include how to select a responsible breeder...
People listen better when you seem to have a well-balanced view of an issue.. Contrast between a responsible breeder, a BYB'er and a puppymill..
Here's some good informational links to get you started..
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cruelty_puppymills_statement
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cruelty_puppymills
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cruelty_puppymills_topten
That's just a few to get you started..
Remember, many people will still want to buy purebred puppies, but, if you teach them how to find a responsible breeder, that will help shut down puppymills and BYB'ers..
2007-11-16 19:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by Unknown.... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to the school about this. If you want to do an education program then you need to talk to the principal and see what they say first.
If they allow you to do it then you will need to have your parents help you with it.
I think it is a great idea to educate people on puppy mills, back yard breeders, and pet stores.
You will have to work closely with the principal on this.
Also you could get some people that show dogs to come in and talk about why they show dogs and they could maybe bring in a dog of their own.
Also a shelter and rescue volunteer would be a good idea.
But like I said the principal has to make the final decision in all this. And you need to have your parents involved in this.
It would be good to educate people on what makes a good breeder and what makes a bad breeder.
Also they need to be educated on "teacups", that do not exist.
2007-11-16 19:19:48 · answer #4 · answered by Silver Moon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this is a great idea. A lot of people have no clue about puppy mills or how to identify backyard breeders. Of course, they dont' realize that shelters are overpopulated. I bet the lady whom your friend got her puppy from is a backyard breeder. You are doing the right thing. Good luck!
Here are two sites I think they're pretty helpful. I'm sure you can find more by google search.
2007-11-16 19:17:22 · answer #5 · answered by Wild Ginger 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If someone checked this video then they might understand more about Puppy Mills and what goes on. I had no clue till I watched them. Also, not all puppies given from a trunk are puppy mill, they might be "backyard breeders" which you still don't want but they aren't always as bad as the puppy mill industry.
http://www.stoppuppymills.org/
2007-11-16 19:21:45 · answer #6 · answered by nanners454 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would also give them a list of things to look for in GOOD breeders, in case they really do want a purebred puppy, some people are stubborn like that. Educating on why designer dogs are not a good idea and are just bred by people to get money, like byb and puppymillers, or volume breeders... is a good point as well as any "special" dogs like extra small or extra large or a special color, anything that's not accepted or out of standard should be less, etc. Reasons to spay/neuter and NOT to breed. Those are some of my biggest pet peeves.
here's a story along the lines of Judgerz idea
http://www.dobermanrescue.org/framework/indexrescuenotes.htm
The story is My Name is Sam
2007-11-16 19:15:09 · answer #7 · answered by Jordie0587 *Diesel's Momma* 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you go to the Humane Society website. I think it is hsus.org. They have a campaign against puppy mills going on right now, but it really gets into gear on Nov. 25. There will be lots you and your schoolmates can do to help and get the message out to your whole town.
2007-11-17 16:22:16 · answer #8 · answered by Cubby's Mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get permission from the principal, maybe you can ask a shelter volunteer to bring in a dog. Ask anyone to come forward and meet the dog. Then tell them that this dog and others will die because someone bred their dogs or they bought from a pet store.
2007-11-16 19:13:04 · answer #9 · answered by Judgerz 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i think its a fantastic idea. educate as many people as possible. there are several websites you can look at to gather information.
http://www.petstorecruelty.org
http://www.pap911.rescuegroups.org
http://www.stoppuppymills.org
http://www.puppymills.com
on the pap 911 site, there is an article written by one of our members about her puppy mill auction experience. its on the home page and is entitled "auction day". good luck with your report!
2007-11-16 19:19:37 · answer #10 · answered by bob © 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋