Take Action Against Puppy Mills
Fight against those who put profits ahead of compassion. Help us bring an end to puppy mills.
Dear Pippi, Today, "The Oprah Winfrey Show" aired an exposé on puppy mills that no doubt horrified everyone who watched.
Undercover footage showed dogs in filthy, overcrowded conditions, where they are confined for their entire lives, without human companionship or adequate veterinary care. These dogs are often killed once their reproductive capacity wanes.
The HSUS has been investigating and fighting against puppy mills for decades. With your help, we can advance our fight to stop puppy mills and the tragic consequences of pet overpopulation. Join us by signing the Stop Puppy Mills pledge.
Here’s what else you can do right now:
If you are thinking of bringing a new dog into the family, or know someone who is, request a free copy of our puppy buyer's guide for information on how to find reputable breeders, shelters, and rescue groups. Ask your federal legislators to crack down on puppy mills. Get the word out about puppy mills: write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. Visit StopPuppyMills.org to educate yourself. Download one of our Stop Puppy Mills campaign badges or banners to your own MySpace or Facebook page, blog, or website. Did you adopt your canine companion from a rescue group or shelter? Then order our Proud to Adopt care package. Download Puppy Mill Cruelty flyers and post them or give them out at your neighborhood dog park, to engage fellow dog owners and help spread the word. Help us place advertisements and billboards to spread the word about puppy mill cruelty. The puppy mill industry will thrive as long as consumers are kept in the dark about the “mass production” of purebred and designer dogs. With your help, we'll shed light on the cruelty of puppy mills and put them out of business for good. We can't do it without your help!
Thank you for your commitment to stopping puppy mills and for all that you do for animals.
Sincerely,
Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
As we mourn our bovine friends (the real hero's of this story) the innocent tortured lives. We at the very same time applaud the HSUS in getting mass media coverage of what we all know is not a unique case of animal torture.
[Warning: This video contains graphic images. Horrifying & Heartbreaking.]
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FROM: Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary
Because it is VERY worth posting
By now, you have probably seen or heard about the video footage of a slaughterhouse in California which has prompted the largest beef recall in history.
Two very important facts are being overlooked in the media coverage:
1. Those are spent Dairy Cows
Yes, the inevitable slaughter of millions of "spent" Dairy cows is one of the largest sources of hamburger and other beef products.This includes all cows and calves raised for the "Organic" or "Free-Range" labels as well. They all end up at the same slaughterhouses. Whether they are "Downed" or not, what happens to them once they are inside the slaughterhouse is even more gruesome and it is the ultimate act of violence.
Milk does not come from "Happy Cows" it comes from emotionally and physically destroyed, Grieving Mother Cows. They all end up being killed long before their natural lifespan. They are more likely to be crippled and "Downed" than "beef" cattle because of calcium depleted bones, mastitis, and extreme wear and tear on their overused bodies.
Dairy cows endure repeated 9 month pregnancies in order to lactate. They are forced to have a calf every year. Their babies are forcibly removed from them shortly after birth so that the mother's milk can be taken for humans rather than her baby. The calves are either sold for veal, or are used as "replacers" for their spent mothers and aunts, or are raised specifically for beef.
2. What YOU can do
If you don't eat meat because you do not want to support the most preventable and heinous animal suffering on the planet, then Please include all dairy (and egg) products in your boycott of cruelty.
The lives of these beautiful, loving cows and their precious babies, depend entirely on a commitment from each and every one of us to not buy the dairy and meat products that pay for their continued exploitation and inevitable murder.
It cannot be overemphasized: The same biological and economic forces apply to all methods of dairy production. Cow's milk labeled "Organic" comes from mother cows who are forced to endure the same amount of pain and suffering. Whether their milk is labeled "organic" or not, their babies are still stolen from them and sold for veal or beef, and the mothers themselves are all eventually trucked off to a horrifying slaughter.
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