A friend forwarded the article below (well, below the YourNewPuppyLLC advertisement) to me. Thought I'd share.
Ohio = home of puppy mil...*ahem* ...brokers, water towers, and orange barrels.
Now tell me, what is the difference between what you find at Petland and what you find at YourNewPuppyLLC? Just wondering. If someone knows of a difference, please please please post it in the comments section. Oh wait, I know one difference! Petland allows buyers to get the dog examined within a week; YourNewPuppyLLC encourages an examination within 3 days (not including weekends and holidays).
And since when can you put a dog on layaway? If you can't afford to purchase the dog in the beginning, what makes you think you can buy the food, toys, beds, etc along with paying the vet for a few visits within the first year?
Here is an ad in the Lebanon local newspaper.
Your New Puppy is here!
We have the best selection of family-friendly puppies in the area! Brussels Griffon, Boston-Pug, Cairn-Bichon, Chihuahua, Chiweenie, Cocker-Bichon, Pembroke Corgi, Japanese Chin-Maltese, Lhasa-Pekingese, Maltese, Malti-poo, Miniature Pinscher, Pomeranian, Toy Poodle, Puggle, Sheltie, Sheltie-Pomeranian, Shiba Inu, Shih Tzu, Toy Fox Terrier, Yorkie, Yorkie-Bichon, Yorkie-Pom and more. We are in the Kroger's Plaza on the left, in the corner. All of the puppies are vet checked, current on vaccinations, have a one year health guarantee. Credit cards accepted. Layaway available. Visit our website for more info and pictures of the puppies.
$0.00 513-755-7576 yournewpuppy@wcoil.com http://www.yournewpuppyLLC.com
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Local Petland stores are being implicated in a new round of allegations aimed by the Humane Society of the United States against the store chain.
The society says it has evidence that 15,000 puppies were shipped from “massive commercial puppy brokers” — sometimes called “puppy mills” — to more than 95 percent of Petland stores “in the past few months,” the organization said today, June 29.
In particular, the society is pointing to Petland stores in Beavercreek, Butler Twp., Piqua and Fairfield.
Regarding a Petland store at 4468 Indian Ripple Road in Beavercreek, the society alleges that the store “received shipments from a massive Missouri puppy broker, the Hunte Corp., in 2009.”
The society also contends that a Petland store at 3444 York Commons Blvd., Butler Twp., received puppies from Hunte as well as shipments from “out-of-state” sellers who have been cited for Animal Welfare Act violations.”
Additionally, the society says a Petland store at 1212 E. Ash St. in Piqua received puppies from Hunte. The organization is making a similar allegation against a Petland store in Butler County’s Fairfield.
In March, the society filed a class-action lawsuit against Chillicothe-based Petland Inc. and Hunte. Two months later, both companies asked a federal judge to toss out the suit, denying that they sold unhealthy puppies to consumers or broke any federal racketeering and corruption or fraud laws.
The society charges that Hunte, acting as a “middleman animal dealer,” keeps animals in cages that are too small, selling some 80,000 puppies each year from “hundreds of different kennels and puppy mills.”
In papers filed in federal court last month, Hunte said it is committed to the welfare of animals and seeks to provide “the absolute best care possible to every single puppy.”
In a March statement, a Petland vice president said his company provides its puppies “strict veterinary care and supervision.” The company said each puppy it sells is examined by a licensed veterinarian before it arrives at stores, getting another exam before sold puppies go home with new owners. Additionally, the chain said it encourages new owners to have pets examined again within a week after purchase.
A message was left with a Petland spokeswoman this morning. Another message seeking comment was left with Hunte President Steve Rook.
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
YourNewPuppyLLC
So anyone who has spoken to me in the past week knows that my new fixation is the store, YourNewPuppyLLC. The store recently started renting space in the Liberty Market Kroger plaza. My initial thought was: how does this store generate enough money to rent space in that plaza? Most dog breeders that I know do it for the love of the breed and simply want to recoup money that was spent in breeding the best possible dog (whether it be for show or pet).
YourNewPuppyLLC clearly is not a breeder. Broker, maybe. But not a breeder.
Let's start with the website. The website is a real gem. Since when do having acres and acres of land along with a pond that has ducks make you a good breeder. If anything, I think you might be too busy cutting grass and feeding ducks to spend time with the puppies. Clearly you are too busy to fill in the FAQ section of the website (this would be a great place to defend yourself as upon further research, realize that others have questioned your business).
Some constructive feedback: Consider removing the fact that one of the owners bred guinea pigs with 4-H since he was 13. Doesn't really have anything to do with breeding dogs in a responsible manner.
When is the last time you said to yourself, "Self, I think I want a Cairn Bichon mix". Honestly? I get that it is a 'designer' dog that is a combination of at least two breeds. But honestly, just advertise 'Mutt' and move along. Oh wait, then it would be harder to capitalize on the stupidity of most people, huh? Perhaps you thought your business plan out a little more than I originally thought...
My heart broke when looking at the website of a bunch of puppies, most less than 16 weeks old, that were for sale for astronomical amounts of money. My heart broke even more when I read that the contract to purchase does not require spaying/neutering, but rather recommends. This is very irresponsible. The contract also doesn't require a containment system of any kind nor does it request follow-up visits. The absence of all of these things will attract an irresponsible owner.
There are so many dogs in the pound that I can't fathom why anyone would pay good money for a 'designe.... hell, let's just call it what it is... a mutt. Specifically, a 'Poodle Mix' for $249. Honestly?
So the answer to the question of 'how does the store make money' is rather simple: The owners of YourNewPuppyLLC broker and breed puppies and sell them to the general populace for astronomical amounts of money when compared to what I can get a mutt for at the pound. I can only guess that they sell all of their puppies since there were no older dogs available for adoption (even though the website says that they will adopt out dogs that do not get purchased as puppies). This confirms my suspicion that there are ALOT of really dumb people in the world. Or, the store is lying and the dogs get shipped to the pound. I choose to believe that each and every puppy found a good and loving home. However, I am confused how an older dog doesn't have any rabies vaccination... don't most get the first shot pretty early in life?
I am planning a protest of the store. I recognize that protesting is very unpopular among my friends and family, but when will this kind of dog prostitution stop?
By the way, Schumann and Tiny are relieved that dog prostitution is still legal and are looking forward to their first rendezvous....
YourNewPuppyLLC clearly is not a breeder. Broker, maybe. But not a breeder.
Let's start with the website. The website is a real gem. Since when do having acres and acres of land along with a pond that has ducks make you a good breeder. If anything, I think you might be too busy cutting grass and feeding ducks to spend time with the puppies. Clearly you are too busy to fill in the FAQ section of the website (this would be a great place to defend yourself as upon further research, realize that others have questioned your business).
Some constructive feedback: Consider removing the fact that one of the owners bred guinea pigs with 4-H since he was 13. Doesn't really have anything to do with breeding dogs in a responsible manner.
When is the last time you said to yourself, "Self, I think I want a Cairn Bichon mix". Honestly? I get that it is a 'designer' dog that is a combination of at least two breeds. But honestly, just advertise 'Mutt' and move along. Oh wait, then it would be harder to capitalize on the stupidity of most people, huh? Perhaps you thought your business plan out a little more than I originally thought...
My heart broke when looking at the website of a bunch of puppies, most less than 16 weeks old, that were for sale for astronomical amounts of money. My heart broke even more when I read that the contract to purchase does not require spaying/neutering, but rather recommends. This is very irresponsible. The contract also doesn't require a containment system of any kind nor does it request follow-up visits. The absence of all of these things will attract an irresponsible owner.
There are so many dogs in the pound that I can't fathom why anyone would pay good money for a 'designe.... hell, let's just call it what it is... a mutt. Specifically, a 'Poodle Mix' for $249. Honestly?
So the answer to the question of 'how does the store make money' is rather simple: The owners of YourNewPuppyLLC broker and breed puppies and sell them to the general populace for astronomical amounts of money when compared to what I can get a mutt for at the pound. I can only guess that they sell all of their puppies since there were no older dogs available for adoption (even though the website says that they will adopt out dogs that do not get purchased as puppies). This confirms my suspicion that there are ALOT of really dumb people in the world. Or, the store is lying and the dogs get shipped to the pound. I choose to believe that each and every puppy found a good and loving home. However, I am confused how an older dog doesn't have any rabies vaccination... don't most get the first shot pretty early in life?
I am planning a protest of the store. I recognize that protesting is very unpopular among my friends and family, but when will this kind of dog prostitution stop?
By the way, Schumann and Tiny are relieved that dog prostitution is still legal and are looking forward to their first rendezvous....
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Shooting Dogs and Flopping Cats
My favorite story of the week: Blue Ash Police Kill Biting Dog.
http://www.wcpo.com/mostpopular/story/Family-Outraged-After-Officer-Shoots-Their-Dog/s8GbE4dftEigqCUBVDkUzA.cspx
My personal favorite aspect of the Blue Ash Dog Killer story is the slideshow of the deceased dog that Channel 9 put up on its website. Touching, really. The only thing that would have made it better is if the slideshow had been set to "Wind Beneath My Wings" or better yet, "Who Let The Dogs Out"? Oh, that's right: THE OWNERS let the damn dog out. 'Nuff said.
http://www.wcpo.com/Photo.aspx?content_id=139bc1b3-5f87-48b4-a0a8-2501543914cc
The following question was posed to me: If you were driving in rush hour traffic in the heart of suburbia, and saw a flopping cat in the middle of the road (clearly had been hit by a car), would you stop?
Nope. Next question please.
I'm all about handling things humanely, but only if it doesn't put others at risk.
Waaaaiiiiitttt, was this what the Blue Ash police were thinking? Since the dog had already bitten a jogger earlier that evening, and the owners weren't around to quarantine the dog for 7-10 days, were the police concerned that the dog might bite again? Oh, wait, the dog DID bite again. The dog hadn't been vaccinated either. Honestly folks? You wonder why the yapping, biting, unvaccinated, unrestrained dog got capped? Honestly?
http://www.wcpo.com/mostpopular/story/Family-Outraged-After-Officer-Shoots-Their-Dog/s8GbE4dftEigqCUBVDkUzA.cspx
My personal favorite aspect of the Blue Ash Dog Killer story is the slideshow of the deceased dog that Channel 9 put up on its website. Touching, really. The only thing that would have made it better is if the slideshow had been set to "Wind Beneath My Wings" or better yet, "Who Let The Dogs Out"? Oh, that's right: THE OWNERS let the damn dog out. 'Nuff said.
http://www.wcpo.com/Photo.aspx?content_id=139bc1b3-5f87-48b4-a0a8-2501543914cc
The following question was posed to me: If you were driving in rush hour traffic in the heart of suburbia, and saw a flopping cat in the middle of the road (clearly had been hit by a car), would you stop?
Nope. Next question please.
I'm all about handling things humanely, but only if it doesn't put others at risk.
Waaaaiiiiitttt, was this what the Blue Ash police were thinking? Since the dog had already bitten a jogger earlier that evening, and the owners weren't around to quarantine the dog for 7-10 days, were the police concerned that the dog might bite again? Oh, wait, the dog DID bite again. The dog hadn't been vaccinated either. Honestly folks? You wonder why the yapping, biting, unvaccinated, unrestrained dog got capped? Honestly?
Friday, June 5, 2009
Facebook Trends That Are Stupid
I admit that I've succombed to using Facebook. I'm not quite an addict. But it is a way to piss away hours that should be used working or reading.
INSTEAD, I am choosing to see that a 'friend' became a fan of "Laughing". Honestly? How do you become a fan of 'Laughing'? Who isn't a fan of 'Laughing'? Should I become a fan of 'Breathing', because let's face it, that is what allows me to feel self-important as I post random crap on Facebook in a desperate attempt to have folks look-at-me.
Another trend that I find terribly annoying is quiz-taking. People: you realize that I can create a quiz, you take it, and somehow affect how you feel about yourself? That is insane. I'm a jackass in Cincinnati that has absolutely no insight into how people are (clearly demonstrated by a plethora of choices that I have made in life). Yet, you believe that you are a 'thinker' or are 'the sweet one' because a quiz told you?
I also curse the folks that post minute-by-minute activities of their day. I get that you have a cell phone with the ability to use Facebook Mobile (which I contend should be illegal). However, I don't need to know that you left the house. That you arrived somewhere. That you bought something. That you ran into somebody. That you liked it.
Finally, I am annoyed by the ex-boyfriends who have crawled out of the woodwork to say hello and see how things are. I'm not real sure why other then to see if your wife is hotter than me, or if I finally self-imploded in my own self-righteousness, or if someone finally punched me. Whatever the reason, there is a good chance that your wife is indeed hotter than me, that I did indeed implode due to my own self-righteousness, or that someone finally punched me. So don't ask me to be a 'friend' because I don't care that you are a fan of 'Oreos' or that you went to Kroger.
INSTEAD, I am choosing to see that a 'friend' became a fan of "Laughing". Honestly? How do you become a fan of 'Laughing'? Who isn't a fan of 'Laughing'? Should I become a fan of 'Breathing', because let's face it, that is what allows me to feel self-important as I post random crap on Facebook in a desperate attempt to have folks look-at-me.
Another trend that I find terribly annoying is quiz-taking. People: you realize that I can create a quiz, you take it, and somehow affect how you feel about yourself? That is insane. I'm a jackass in Cincinnati that has absolutely no insight into how people are (clearly demonstrated by a plethora of choices that I have made in life). Yet, you believe that you are a 'thinker' or are 'the sweet one' because a quiz told you?
I also curse the folks that post minute-by-minute activities of their day. I get that you have a cell phone with the ability to use Facebook Mobile (which I contend should be illegal). However, I don't need to know that you left the house. That you arrived somewhere. That you bought something. That you ran into somebody. That you liked it.
Finally, I am annoyed by the ex-boyfriends who have crawled out of the woodwork to say hello and see how things are. I'm not real sure why other then to see if your wife is hotter than me, or if I finally self-imploded in my own self-righteousness, or if someone finally punched me. Whatever the reason, there is a good chance that your wife is indeed hotter than me, that I did indeed implode due to my own self-righteousness, or that someone finally punched me. So don't ask me to be a 'friend' because I don't care that you are a fan of 'Oreos' or that you went to Kroger.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Solving the NYT Crossword
So I am getting into solving the NYT crossword. I can solve Monday and Tuesday with little to no help. On Wednesdays, I find myself googling things. Thursdays, I downright cheat. Fridays, I don't know enough to cheat. I don't even try on the weekends.
Todays puzzle: I actually got a lot of the puzzle without cheating/googling. The theme, Pete Rose, hit kind of close to home (all puns intended).
Am I getting old? Honestly? I am getting into gardening, crosswords, and crochet. I should probably suck it up and embrace the antiquity of my chosen hobbies, but I continue to resist. Hence, my anonymous blog about crosswords, gardening, and crochet.
What I really want to know: How to crochet golf club covers. I can't figure out how to make the big part of the cover (for the head of the club). How hard can this be? Honestly? Clearly, though, harder than I thought. I just wish I could get past the embarrassment of my hobby and ask the old lady down the street how to crochet these damn golf club covers (and maybe some lovely doilies and potholders)
Todays puzzle: I actually got a lot of the puzzle without cheating/googling. The theme, Pete Rose, hit kind of close to home (all puns intended).
Am I getting old? Honestly? I am getting into gardening, crosswords, and crochet. I should probably suck it up and embrace the antiquity of my chosen hobbies, but I continue to resist. Hence, my anonymous blog about crosswords, gardening, and crochet.
What I really want to know: How to crochet golf club covers. I can't figure out how to make the big part of the cover (for the head of the club). How hard can this be? Honestly? Clearly, though, harder than I thought. I just wish I could get past the embarrassment of my hobby and ask the old lady down the street how to crochet these damn golf club covers (and maybe some lovely doilies and potholders)
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