oprah puppy mill show

[pearl]

i never watch her, but oprah is doing a show on puppy mills on friday. going to rrecord it and see what she says. i read, though, that she is a supporter of PETA, which i do not like at all.

http://www.oprah.com/community/thread/44908

[Janet]

I don't miss very many Oprah shows. I really want to see this one, but I'm so afraid it will make me sick. I know what goes on in those mills, I just don't know if my stomach can handle it, Lisa Ling really goes in depth with her stories.

I may not always agree with her, but I do think she has a good heart.

[NicoleMarcelle]

i dont get hm from work til after 5 so i'll miss the show... but i'm glad she's doing it on puppy mills... lots of ppl watch oprah, maybe it'll discourage lots from buying pet store puppies

[katcarasella]

It's on here in Chgo right now, beginning is rough.
She's asked everyone to buy from Responsible Breeders Only!!! Next dog she gets will be a Rescue. Way to go Oprah. Commercial is over, gotta go.

[Gina]

I hope to catch watch that show. I guess I am going to start another war, but everyone has their opinions and unless educated about a subject we don't know about. The public has no clue.

My daughter brought Gucci a yorkie from a puppy store, and now I realize that she probably did come from a puppy mill. Am I sorry no, because I know more now about the treatments of these poor dogs and if I was educated enough on puppy mills, chances are I would not have brought Gucci. Gucci had liver shunt and we suffered much grieve, spent a lot of money along the way .She is healthy as can be now. I think if I didnt buy her she be dead by now. So was it worth the money I spent?.. Yes she is my little angel

I do advocate not buying from puppy stores now that I am educated about it. It's a shame so many cute dogs are going to be neglected. It wasn't their fault. But I agree.

[pearl]

yeah i think it will be rough. it's a very hard thing to realize what goes on. i'm glad it's getting out on such a popular show.

[AngieDoogles]

It was a great show even though it was difficult to watch. She was sending out some very positive messages and I hope the public really thinks about the things she said.

Gina, I'm so glad little miss Gucci is doing better and that she ended up with you. I bet she's having a wonderful life being your spoiled little baby.

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by Gina

I hope to catch watch that show. I guess I am going to start another war, but everyone has their opinions and unless educated about a subject we don't know about. The public has no clue.

My daughter brought Gucci a yorkie from a puppy store, and now I realize that she probably did come from a puppy mill. Am I sorry no, because I know more now about the treatments of these poor dogs and if I was educated enough on puppy mills, chances are I would not have brought Gucci. Gucci had liver shunt and we suffered much grieve, spent a lot of money along the way .She is healthy as can be now. I think if I didnt buy her she be dead by now. So was it worth the money I spent?.. Yes she is my little angel

I do advocate not buying from puppy stores now that I am educated about it. It's a shame so many cute dogs are going to be neglected. It wasn't their fault. But I agree.

There's the possibility that Gucci didn't come from a puppy mill. I have a friend that raises labs and she is definitely not a puppy mill, but when she has trouble selling her puppies then she takes them to a pet store. I'm sure that there are others like her so I wouldn't assume that all puppies are from puppy mills just because they're in a pet store.

[Janet]

The show was really good, but man...the tears and the aching heart were a little hard to bear. There was a lot of good information. I taped the program so that my son and husband could see it.

[AngieDoogles]

What did you guys think of little Shrimp? I was so happy to see him all groomed and fixed up after those awful pics. He looked happy, even though he seemed a bit timid, but that could have been because of the crowds. I just loved seeing him on his owner's lap asleep. I wish all dogs could have that kind of life...from the day they are born and every day after.

[Janet]

He was so adorable and cleaned up so good. Sweet little Shrimp.

[Lindsey]

I'm watching right now and the 10 minutes I just caught brought me to tears. I have the urge to run to the spca right now to adopt a dog!

[pearl]

it was heartbreaking, crying through it, but they did a great job getting information out. 10,000 puppy mills in this country.
one thing that's so hard for people is they learn and want to buy a puppy from a petstore to rescue it, but that supports the puppy mill industry. supply and demand. i don't even buy anything, toys or nuttin, from a store that sells puppies or kittens. my soapbox for the day.
little shrimp was a doll. so sweet looking.

[Marilyn]

Well, I missed it completely. Had to work and did not think to program the DVR. Maybe it will be on again. I think all puppy mills should be shut down!!! Education is the key as with most things!!

[katcarasella]

I'll tell you I'm ready to go over to the local shelter in the morning and find a little one that we can spoil and love. I am dead serious!!