Deanna and Sheila,
I went back and reread the email I sent out about what happened here in Missouri before the elections in November. I’m sorry if it sounds like I was bashing reputable breeders. I do think there are some reputable breeders out there. Really. Those that are in it just for the sake of breeding a wonderful type of dog, not those who are in it for the money and to make a quick buck. Unfortunately, Missouri is one of the worst states when it comes to puppy mills and backyard breeders. This is one of the reasons why I advocate for rescue and shelter adoptions as much as I do. Just my 2 cents. J From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Deanna Corey Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 5:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Today's Chihuahua Tally Hi Peggy, I am with you on this to some extent...but what I would really like to see is instead of jumping on the breeders, people would go after the idiots dumping them. Breeders are not the problem and it really bothers me that we don't hold those that toss them accountable. Breeders do need to be responsible about whom they place a puppy with...but how about some "movement" to go after those that take on a chi...or any dog for that matter...and then dump them at a shelter...that's what I would like to see. I would love to see everyone stop bashing on breeders...we need good, reputable breeders!! We don't need pet shops and puppy mills selling dogs. And most important we need to change the laws pertaining to dumping a dog at the shelter and hold breeders more accountable about those they sell to. Just my 2 cents!! I will always be in support of those farthing the wonderful qualifiers of a particular dog breeds!! Wagging Tails in the Dog Park! Deanna and the Dog Park Gang: Nugget, Shuai Li, Mable, Mouse, Myrtle, Madison, Caleb and Maxine From the mountains of CA http://swlf.lilyslim.com/v3T7m8.png?h9j6wId9 On Feb 8, 2011, at 1:38 PM, "Dunwoody, Amanda" <[email protected]> wrote: Peggy, It is an astounding number of pets looking for homes. As you know, both of my chis come from rescue organizations. I couldn’t be happier knowing that I have saved their lives and they have given me such love in return. J From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Peggy & The Girls Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:32 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Today's Chihuahua Tally This is why I push to adopt and stop the unnecessary breeding of more pet Chi's!! Chi's run 2nd on the list, only surpassed by the Pit Bull who has 16,000 that need homes. Today's Petfinder shows 12,849 Chihuahua's and Chi/mixes need homes across the states! Now, don't these figures make you stop and think twice about breeding and buying? The only way to cut down on the population, is to stop bringing more into the world! I can not even post the number as to how many out of this figure are going to be Put Down this month, because it will make you feel just as sick as I feel about the whole issue! This is an incredible amount of unwanted Chihuahuas!!! I really wish that CA, TX, NM would get their act together and ban Chi Breeders, since the bulk of Chi's come from those states, and many, many are derive from private breeders that wind up in shelters and rescues! <image001.jpg> <image002.jpg> <http://members.chello.nl/aasteekelenburg/>
