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Monday, March 14, 2011
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Raw Meat
He was sick in this picture. I had been crying and was in hopes he just had a tummy ache. That night he went to the E- R.
NO RAW FOOD !
I would consider myself a smart woman as far as animals are concerned. I would face the very hurtful fact of killing my own pet because I am a people pleaser and want what's best for my babies ( yes, babies, lol ). I would say that I am a leader and a follower.
Listen people, there's an old saying "if it's not broken" don't fix it. Let me explain something to you. back when your pet ( many, many, years ago ) or lets just say wolves in general then dogs... Yes, they had to eat raw meat but their system was set up for it. They were strong enough to fight the poisons off.
Sorry, but my Chinese Crested hasn't had to eat a rat yet. This is why they became so popular back when ships an pirates were a way of travel and trade. They use the Crested to kill the rats. Mine eat out of a bag, straight off the pet store shelf. The bad has already been cooked out of ingredients and even some of the good. What are we feeding our dogs, mostly fillers but most of us are satisfied with that. I also add carrots and green beans, even COOKED chicken.
So, I chose to listen to a breeder... I knew better deep down inside but continued any ways... if there's a small voice SCREAMING in your ear, LISTEN !
I started the raw diet and was so proud of myself for feeding him what his breed required... NO ! NO THEY DON'T ! They are now formed by us to eat treated food, not raw ! After a $ 5,000 vet bill... thanks to I-Vet, Indianapolis - off 96 th street - they will run you a $3,000 credit card then call when you have reached your limit. I think I had about $ 800 left to spend then a vet tech ( I won't tell on her ) called secretly and told me that they had him in a card board box in a utility closet ( they were not even full ), loaded on pain killers and still crying from pain. She told me that he was in so much pain that he would hold himself up with his back legs and rest on his head... MY GOD IN HEAVEN ! I ALMOST LOST MY MIND...
I can't stay in that place for long... I loved him so much, he was the sweetest lil guy. He was a beautiful cream puff. He was a mamma's boy too. He slept with me every night, right at the top of my head, I miss him.
I know I write sad posts sometimes but if you are not told the truth, you will end up hurting like me. He was tested and is was salmonella poisoning... I killed him, slowly. From the moment I noticed ( about 5 - 7 days after the raw diet ), he passed a painful week later.
His name was Sen- Sei
I'm sorry baby, I loved you so much. I miss how you made me laugh, I miss how we would lay at night and your nose always ended up on mine, you silly guy; I am high hopes of seeing you some day. The only way that I can get through this, is to picture you running, ears flapping, turning on a dime and running up to me to keep you safe from your girl Geisha... she misses you too. Smell the flowers for me and Geisha; and pee on all the bushes you want ! I love you my lil puff man !
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Indiana Pet/ Breeder Laws
Pet Laws : Indiana :
Here is the link – on the side bar will guide you to many different articles. Watch this video “ Pipe Line “ www.petshoppuppies.org
We feel that you can be best educated if we tell you what laws Indiana does not have.
1. Dog Breeders: Indiana has no laws that pertain to dog breeders and therefore, most go totally unregulated.
2. Pet Stores: Pet stores are also not regulated by Indiana law.
3. Selling Puppies: The only law that regulates the sale of puppies is a small clause within a law that is primarily written to protect the spread of disease within livestock. In short, it states puppies can not be sold before the age of 8 weeks.
4. Animal Cruelty/Neglect: Indiana law states that a person who "recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally abandons or neglects the animal commits cruelty to an animal." To a layman this may sound pretty vague, in the sense that it could be used to convict puppy mill owners. To prosecutors throughout the state, however, the vagueness is a hindrance and makes it virtually impossible to ever convict a dog breeder of animal abuse or neglect. The explanation is quite simple, puppy mills are in business to make money. Could they "recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally" abuse their dogs if those dogs are their livelihood? What many of us think are abusive situations, such as confining dogs to small wire cages, breeding them every six months, and neglecting to provide the most basic of veterinary needs, are just "smart business practices" in the puppy mill industry. Even federal law allows for cruel confinement, and a prosecutor would have a hard time proving cruelty the way Indiana statutes are written.
5. Disclosure Laws: This is a topic that few people think about and even fewer people can comprehend. Indiana has no disclosure laws, and therefore, when a customer buys a puppy, the seller is not required to tell them anything about the breeder of that puppy, not even the name! Indiana pet stores are notorious for providing either no information, or very limited information about their breeders. Because of this, the customer is never able to understand the origin of their puppy, and more importantly, the cruel living conditions to which their puppy's parents are subjected.
6. Lemon Laws: Many states have enacted "puppy lemon laws" to protect consumers when they purchase sick puppies. Indiana has no such laws.
It is because of Indiana's lack of laws that puppy mills thrive in the state. PetShopPuppies, Inc. is a non profit, 501(c)(3) organization, and therefore we are prohibited from lobbying. We can, however, support or oppose legislation and most certainly encourage citizens of Indiana to get involved with their state and local officials to change the laws in Indiana. The 2009 legislative session is showing promise of some important changes in the state, but we can't be reliant on others to get the job done. Our nation is facing some of its toughest challenges in decades, and animal laws will be very low on the agenda for the elected officials in the state. Remember, law-makers work for you, and state and federal organizations are already working against any changes in Indiana. Your voice must be heard, and to do this, you must know and communicate with your elected officials.
Here is the link – on the side bar will guide you to many different articles. Watch this video “ Pipe Line “ www.petshoppuppies.org
We feel that you can be best educated if we tell you what laws Indiana does not have.
1. Dog Breeders: Indiana has no laws that pertain to dog breeders and therefore, most go totally unregulated.
2. Pet Stores: Pet stores are also not regulated by Indiana law.
3. Selling Puppies: The only law that regulates the sale of puppies is a small clause within a law that is primarily written to protect the spread of disease within livestock. In short, it states puppies can not be sold before the age of 8 weeks.
4. Animal Cruelty/Neglect: Indiana law states that a person who "recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally abandons or neglects the animal commits cruelty to an animal." To a layman this may sound pretty vague, in the sense that it could be used to convict puppy mill owners. To prosecutors throughout the state, however, the vagueness is a hindrance and makes it virtually impossible to ever convict a dog breeder of animal abuse or neglect. The explanation is quite simple, puppy mills are in business to make money. Could they "recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally" abuse their dogs if those dogs are their livelihood? What many of us think are abusive situations, such as confining dogs to small wire cages, breeding them every six months, and neglecting to provide the most basic of veterinary needs, are just "smart business practices" in the puppy mill industry. Even federal law allows for cruel confinement, and a prosecutor would have a hard time proving cruelty the way Indiana statutes are written.
5. Disclosure Laws: This is a topic that few people think about and even fewer people can comprehend. Indiana has no disclosure laws, and therefore, when a customer buys a puppy, the seller is not required to tell them anything about the breeder of that puppy, not even the name! Indiana pet stores are notorious for providing either no information, or very limited information about their breeders. Because of this, the customer is never able to understand the origin of their puppy, and more importantly, the cruel living conditions to which their puppy's parents are subjected.
6. Lemon Laws: Many states have enacted "puppy lemon laws" to protect consumers when they purchase sick puppies. Indiana has no such laws.
It is because of Indiana's lack of laws that puppy mills thrive in the state. PetShopPuppies, Inc. is a non profit, 501(c)(3) organization, and therefore we are prohibited from lobbying. We can, however, support or oppose legislation and most certainly encourage citizens of Indiana to get involved with their state and local officials to change the laws in Indiana. The 2009 legislative session is showing promise of some important changes in the state, but we can't be reliant on others to get the job done. Our nation is facing some of its toughest challenges in decades, and animal laws will be very low on the agenda for the elected officials in the state. Remember, law-makers work for you, and state and federal organizations are already working against any changes in Indiana. Your voice must be heard, and to do this, you must know and communicate with your elected officials.
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