This week the story gets way more extreme and graphic. I must warn the site that is on here is not in itself graphic. What is graphic is the video attached to it. I was only a mere five seconds into it and I almost lost my dinner. I was thinking about leaving the link off of here because in a way I feel like I am glorifying what they do to these poor, defenseless animals. Then, I thought about it and decided that this is not glorifying to anyone. This behavior is disgusting and horrid treatment of these animals and does not in anyway make the people doing these things look good. If someone reading this should choose to watch the video, please make sure that you have not just eaten anything.
The animals raised on fur farms are held in cramped, disgusting in cages. When they are locked in cages, it is most of the time without food. If they are in the cage with another animal they often resort to cannibalism. If an animal is trapped in the wild, they may be left for many days suffering from "...blood loss, shock, dehydration, frostbite, gangrene, and attacks by predators."
So, my question is this: Would you wear it if it still had blood on it? I know that I would never wear clothing that has come from an animal. I do not need to be "in style" that badly. Just the thought of having an animals skin on me gives me chills. (Not the good kind either). Can this fur trade be a legitimate business? I do not believe it can. There are so many laws in all countries speaking against animal cruelty. This is animal cruelty at it's worst.
I really hope that this hits home to people and maybe my little blog can make a difference in this big world. Even if it changes the thoughts of one person, that could be one more animal saved from this inhumane treatment. We, as humans, may sometimes forget that animals can feel pain just like us. (Or maybe some do not care). If someone were treating us this way the offender would surely get the death penalty. However, these animals are treated as if they are not appreciated. I do have to say that writing this blog has made me tear up some. I keep thinking about if I was being treated this way. This story makes me angry and sad. I can not even discuss this video without falling into tears for the poor defenseless animals.
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-clothing/fur.aspx
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Dog fighting business in Moraine, Ohio
An investigation lasting a year, came to a head when there were simultaneous raids on seven kennels and a warehouse where alleged dogfighting had been going on.On March 24, 2007, law enforcement agencies came onto the properties to find sixty-four dogs that were thought to have been bred to fight. John Goodwin, the deputy manager of animal fighting issues for the humane society said, "The dogs will be euthanized because they were bred to fight, even if they appear friendly."
There were two dozen suspects arrested. There were also drugs, guns, and money present and were seized in the raids. The dogs were moved to temporary housing by Humane Society officials.
One of the suspects arrested, Terry Kendrick, was said to have ties to dog fighting rings in Florida, Texas, and New York. When the agents first saw the suspect's College Hill home they counted 16 pit bulls in the basement. When they returned there during the raid they found only 13. The agents have said the dogs fates were surely death. It is said that this suspect also had ties to former NFL star Michael Vick, the quarter back whose career was cut short when he went to prison on dog fighting charges.
I could keep going and going about this case. However, the simple truth is that this was not a legitimate business venture. The U.S. is known for being the land of opportunity, not this kind though. The law states that anyone can open any kind of business as long as it is lawful. This was not a lawful business. Look at how many of these poor animals suffered because of some low life wanting to make and easy buck. There are going to be arguments that Pit Bulls are bad dogs...they have a chemical imbalance because of their breeding...my biggest thing is, this is still a living breathing feeling animal. They may have a bad rap, but I think it is people that do this kind of stuff that causes them to have that. I believe that there are absolutely wonderful Pit Bulls out there. They could be terrific pets! I think the ones that have given the breed a bad reputation are the ones that have been taught and bred to fight.
I worked with a guy one time at a pet store that told me he fed his Pits gun powder and cow's blood to make them mean. When I asked him why he would do that he said...They need to be able to protect my home! I immediately left this man alone and tried to never speak to him unless it was necessary. I did do more than just that, but that is off the subject. How could anyone do that to an animal? There is nothing that can change that either once it is done. The damage has been done there is no taking it back.
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/11090/OH/US/
There were two dozen suspects arrested. There were also drugs, guns, and money present and were seized in the raids. The dogs were moved to temporary housing by Humane Society officials.
One of the suspects arrested, Terry Kendrick, was said to have ties to dog fighting rings in Florida, Texas, and New York. When the agents first saw the suspect's College Hill home they counted 16 pit bulls in the basement. When they returned there during the raid they found only 13. The agents have said the dogs fates were surely death. It is said that this suspect also had ties to former NFL star Michael Vick, the quarter back whose career was cut short when he went to prison on dog fighting charges.
I could keep going and going about this case. However, the simple truth is that this was not a legitimate business venture. The U.S. is known for being the land of opportunity, not this kind though. The law states that anyone can open any kind of business as long as it is lawful. This was not a lawful business. Look at how many of these poor animals suffered because of some low life wanting to make and easy buck. There are going to be arguments that Pit Bulls are bad dogs...they have a chemical imbalance because of their breeding...my biggest thing is, this is still a living breathing feeling animal. They may have a bad rap, but I think it is people that do this kind of stuff that causes them to have that. I believe that there are absolutely wonderful Pit Bulls out there. They could be terrific pets! I think the ones that have given the breed a bad reputation are the ones that have been taught and bred to fight.
I worked with a guy one time at a pet store that told me he fed his Pits gun powder and cow's blood to make them mean. When I asked him why he would do that he said...They need to be able to protect my home! I immediately left this man alone and tried to never speak to him unless it was necessary. I did do more than just that, but that is off the subject. How could anyone do that to an animal? There is nothing that can change that either once it is done. The damage has been done there is no taking it back.
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/11090/OH/US/
Sunday, October 17, 2010
From one abusive situation to another???
On a property north of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, on March 13, 2008, the Pennsylvania SPCA found over 1,000 cats that were being neglected. There were cats everywhere housed in trailers and outbuildings across a 30-acre farm. The defendant, Linda Bruno, was running a rescue called Tiger Ranch. She has taken in cats from nine different states. When the SPCA raided the property they found cats lying dead in litter boxes, near food bowls, and skeletons of cats outside the property. The CEO of the SPCA, Howard Nelson said, "It's a death camp." There were cats diseased and emaciated all over the property. The vast number of cats found shocked even veteran humane agents. There were more than 100 people that came out to help get all of these cats off the property.
I have to wonder if she still thought she was doing a good thing. She may have started out this rescue with the greatest of intentions. However, I would have to say that the end result was absolutely appalling. I think that if she had realized it was getting out of control she could have prevented the senseless deaths and suffering of so many innocent animals. There are countless options out there to keep this from happening. The article does not state whether she had set up an adoption program. I think that there should have been one. If she really cared about the well-being of these animals, she would not have let it get this out of control. There had to be some point when she started to feel like she was overwhelmed. At that point, she should have stopped taking in anymore cats and began trying harder to find good homes for the cats she currently had. This is just not good business, even if it is not for profit.
I have thought to myself I wish I could help out more animals. I would absolutely love to be able to. However, I know what I can handle. I have one dog and he is small. I would love to find him a buddy more than anything, but I know I can not handle anymore animals at this point. Maybe at some point down the road.
I just can not see how she did not notice this was so out of control. The humane agents stated the smell on the property was awful. How could anyone honestly feel that this was helping the animals. These animals went from one possible harmful situation to another. If anyone ever sees anything to this extent, please do not hesitate to get these poor animals help from the professionals!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Indiana Amish Puppy Mill
This video may be disturbing to some people. Although, this is not nearly as graphic as the others I have posted it is still disturbing because of the apparent neglect and abuse going on.
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/2303502/7242336
This puppy mill in Indiana is run by an Amish man. He says he has right about 70 dogs in his kennel. He talks as if the woman is interested in buying him out. The video was done undercover. The woman filming asked him several question including: Do you take them to a vet? His reply: I don't use a vet., What happens if one gets really sick? His reply: I put them down., and How do you put them down? I get my gun and the dog and take care of it. He also goes on to say that his dogs are really good to him. It does not look as if he is good to his dogs. There was one dog that had its leg chewed up by another dog in a different cell. The dog was rescued about an hour after the filming. Unfortunately, the dog died twenty minutes after it got medical attention.
I have to wonder to myself if this is worth the money he made doing it? He says he brought in $100,000 in the last year and did not claim any of it on taxes. He says it is all unaccounted for because it was cash. He said there were a few sales of puppies that were paid in check and he had to report those. Is this really worth the animals well being to be pushed to have babies in this way? He would be using his stock over and over and that would be hard on the female dogs. If he continued this way, wouldn't all of his dogs end up all being related? Then, would he continue breeding them? I think the business end of this would be bad for him. If he keeps going he will get a bad reputation and no one will want to buy a puppy from him. His dogs taking care of him won't matter anymore. Then what is he going to do if his company crumbles because of his bad reputation. Will he take all the dogs out with his gun and take care of them?
The video talks about him not going to trial over this because the state attorneys didn't think a jury would convict him of animal cruelty. Well, let's see if I were sitting on that jury my answer would be guilty without question and I would not sway from my position. I think if they had followed through with this trial he would have been convicted of animal cruelty. No animals should ever be treated in this way for profit or not!
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/2303502/7242336
This puppy mill in Indiana is run by an Amish man. He says he has right about 70 dogs in his kennel. He talks as if the woman is interested in buying him out. The video was done undercover. The woman filming asked him several question including: Do you take them to a vet? His reply: I don't use a vet., What happens if one gets really sick? His reply: I put them down., and How do you put them down? I get my gun and the dog and take care of it. He also goes on to say that his dogs are really good to him. It does not look as if he is good to his dogs. There was one dog that had its leg chewed up by another dog in a different cell. The dog was rescued about an hour after the filming. Unfortunately, the dog died twenty minutes after it got medical attention.
I have to wonder to myself if this is worth the money he made doing it? He says he brought in $100,000 in the last year and did not claim any of it on taxes. He says it is all unaccounted for because it was cash. He said there were a few sales of puppies that were paid in check and he had to report those. Is this really worth the animals well being to be pushed to have babies in this way? He would be using his stock over and over and that would be hard on the female dogs. If he continued this way, wouldn't all of his dogs end up all being related? Then, would he continue breeding them? I think the business end of this would be bad for him. If he keeps going he will get a bad reputation and no one will want to buy a puppy from him. His dogs taking care of him won't matter anymore. Then what is he going to do if his company crumbles because of his bad reputation. Will he take all the dogs out with his gun and take care of them?
The video talks about him not going to trial over this because the state attorneys didn't think a jury would convict him of animal cruelty. Well, let's see if I were sitting on that jury my answer would be guilty without question and I would not sway from my position. I think if they had followed through with this trial he would have been convicted of animal cruelty. No animals should ever be treated in this way for profit or not!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Drug testing and cruelty to Primates...
The Video that I have a link for on here is to an undercover investigation done by PETA. This video is not as graphic as the one from the Conklin Dairy Farm. However, I must still warn that this video is still very disturbing. These monkeys are tied up on tables and put in restraint tubes to have blood drawn from them. The technicians shoved tubes in their nose all the way down to their stomachs to force experimental drugs into them. The corruption of this company is disgusting. There is testing done on animals all over the place. This video is just disgusting. Some of the captions through the video are of conversations between the technicians saying they will kill the animal or "beat it's ass". This is blatant disrespect for another living being.
The animals are being stuffed in cages with no socialization. This leads to psychosis for these monkeys. They can be seen in the video running in continuous circles or jumping the bars in the cage in a circle. They are going insane being put in these cages all the time. There was a caption with a conversation with a vet from the lab stating that they were not allowed to examine the animals. For some it was nothing or death. No animal deserves to be treated in this fashion.
There should be laws against people using animals for drug testing. I do not think that we need to use animals to test new drugs or food. There are other ways to find out if something is good enough for us to use. Even if they had the animals socialized on a regular basis, there was no abuse, and they were kept in a great environment resembling their natural habitat, to put them through drug testing even on a weekly or monthly basis is cruel. I know that I am going be more careful what products I buy and use. If there is even a chance that an animal could have been used to test it. I know that I can not keep from it completely. If I can be more careful maybe one innocent animal can be saved from this horrid abuse and cruelty. I would feel that I have done some to help.
These labs may think that it is profitable for them to use these animals to test on. I think that they need to take a deeper look into what they are doing. I do not think they would find it that wonderful if this stuff was happening to them. They would not like being treated the way these monkeys are. I think this should be everyone's thoughts when it comes to doing any of these things to someone or something. Would you like that to be done to you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx_4s5YWKLE
The animals are being stuffed in cages with no socialization. This leads to psychosis for these monkeys. They can be seen in the video running in continuous circles or jumping the bars in the cage in a circle. They are going insane being put in these cages all the time. There was a caption with a conversation with a vet from the lab stating that they were not allowed to examine the animals. For some it was nothing or death. No animal deserves to be treated in this fashion.
There should be laws against people using animals for drug testing. I do not think that we need to use animals to test new drugs or food. There are other ways to find out if something is good enough for us to use. Even if they had the animals socialized on a regular basis, there was no abuse, and they were kept in a great environment resembling their natural habitat, to put them through drug testing even on a weekly or monthly basis is cruel. I know that I am going be more careful what products I buy and use. If there is even a chance that an animal could have been used to test it. I know that I can not keep from it completely. If I can be more careful maybe one innocent animal can be saved from this horrid abuse and cruelty. I would feel that I have done some to help.
These labs may think that it is profitable for them to use these animals to test on. I think that they need to take a deeper look into what they are doing. I do not think they would find it that wonderful if this stuff was happening to them. They would not like being treated the way these monkeys are. I think this should be everyone's thoughts when it comes to doing any of these things to someone or something. Would you like that to be done to you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx_4s5YWKLE
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