Observers reported yesterday (Tuesday, February 9) that True Breeders Pet Store was closed at 5:30pm - if they do not open until 11am today (Wednesday) that means the poor animals inside are alone, possibly without food or clean water, and possibly in their own urine/feces for almost 18 hours?????????????????
Considering the snow storm today, most people are choosing not to venture outside on the icy roads... has anyone seen if the store is open today and if those poor animals have been cared for???
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
NEWS - Ridgefield Press, February 6
Among breeders, ACA is nothing
Letters to the Editor
In response to Christine DiCarlo's claim that her dogs are registered with the ACA instead of the AKC, let me explain that the ACA is but one of a dozen online sites that send "registration" papers to pet shops. They are scams, looking for a way to help puppy mill operators appear legitimate. They will register any dog, and they promise nothing more than an assurance that if your dog is lost you can call their 800 phone number and tell them the dog has gone missing. The same service can be accomplished for much less with a plastic dog tag with your phone number on it. In the world of dog breeding, a registration from the ACA is a bogus claim. It is like buying a doctorate degree for $25 from some online university. It means nothing.
And by the way, what does our town newspaper have against dogs. Did a dog bite incident this week really deserve to be front page news?
Jane Stern
Ridgefield, Feb. 6
Letters to the Editor
In response to Christine DiCarlo's claim that her dogs are registered with the ACA instead of the AKC, let me explain that the ACA is but one of a dozen online sites that send "registration" papers to pet shops. They are scams, looking for a way to help puppy mill operators appear legitimate. They will register any dog, and they promise nothing more than an assurance that if your dog is lost you can call their 800 phone number and tell them the dog has gone missing. The same service can be accomplished for much less with a plastic dog tag with your phone number on it. In the world of dog breeding, a registration from the ACA is a bogus claim. It is like buying a doctorate degree for $25 from some online university. It means nothing.
And by the way, what does our town newspaper have against dogs. Did a dog bite incident this week really deserve to be front page news?
Jane Stern
Ridgefield, Feb. 6
Friday, February 5, 2010
NEWS - Ridgefield Press, February 5
Don't support puppy mills
Letters to the Editor
Over the past many years, my family and I have had three wonderful dogs. For each of them I researched the breed, investigated several breeders, and made home (yes, home, not breeding facility) visits. While there, I was able to not only meet the breeder, but also see the puppies and their parents, while asking tons of questions. Just as importantly, the breeder asked many questions of me, as well as requiring references and the name and number of my vet. A responsible breeder knows where her dogs are going!
Breeders who sell to pet stores neither know, no care, to whom their animals ultimately go. They're selling a product, and will continue to churn out dogs so long as there is profit in it.
Please, don't support the puppy mill industry. When considering buying a purebred pet, do your homework. Research the breeder, make the visit, and ask the questions. If a mixed breed is right for you, go to a local animal shelter and find a wonderful pet. Heaven knows there are more than enought to go around.
Linda Saks
Dogwood Drive, Feb. 5
Letters to the Editor
Over the past many years, my family and I have had three wonderful dogs. For each of them I researched the breed, investigated several breeders, and made home (yes, home, not breeding facility) visits. While there, I was able to not only meet the breeder, but also see the puppies and their parents, while asking tons of questions. Just as importantly, the breeder asked many questions of me, as well as requiring references and the name and number of my vet. A responsible breeder knows where her dogs are going!
Breeders who sell to pet stores neither know, no care, to whom their animals ultimately go. They're selling a product, and will continue to churn out dogs so long as there is profit in it.
Please, don't support the puppy mill industry. When considering buying a purebred pet, do your homework. Research the breeder, make the visit, and ask the questions. If a mixed breed is right for you, go to a local animal shelter and find a wonderful pet. Heaven knows there are more than enought to go around.
Linda Saks
Dogwood Drive, Feb. 5
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