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A little advice on animal nutrition.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Sondra Joy Jul. 26, 2009.
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- Are you involved in Animal Rescue, if so please tell us about your organization?
- I have personally fostered several animals in need of care.
I also run two holistic pet boutiques in Manhattan that sell natural, healthy pet food, and supplies to those who believe in only the best for their pets. We do not sell animals, and have an ongoing fundraiser that collects money for the Humane Society to help aid them in their fight against puppy mills. I feel that educating people about these horrific places is my life's calling.
- Tell us about your pup(s) and other pets?
- I have a beautiful Yorkshire Terrier named Eleanor Rigby (she is in the photo). It is through her that I am able to educate people about puppy mills and their horrors.
I went about finding a purebred puppy the right way. First, I spent weeks researching the breed to find which one would fit in with my "on the go" lifestyle, and would be comfortable in a tighter, Manhattan apartment sized space. Once I had decided that the Yorkshire Terrier was for me (and being from a small rural town where no one had a Yorkie, going for a toy breed was like going out into uncharted waters!) I started researching, calling, and meeting breeders. I was surprised how easily people who were running "for profit" breeding facilities were allowing outsiders to come and view their dogs, when they were nothing more than hyped up internet driven puppy mills.
It made me sick.
After a few calls to some very helpful show breeders, I finally found a breeder who seemed to have the same values as I did. But she wouldn't just let me have one of her dogs, oh, no. I had to drive 300 miles to watch her dogs show in a regional competition. I had to be willing and eager to learn how to care for the long coats, what to look for to assure they were healthy, and at the end of the day, be as eager and excited about the breed as she was.
I had to wait for Ellie, since her breeder, Paulette, wasn't sure if she would show her or not. In the end, I got her because by 4 months, Ellie was already five lbs, and Paulette was convinced she would get over the 7lb weight limit. But she didn't. She's a perfect 5.5 lbs. I had to sign a 10 page contract, with such strict stipulations as if anything happened to Eleanor that caused a premature death, I would have to provide Paulette with autopsy records!
I still receive phone calls and emails from Paulette, and we send along photos of Eleanor as she's just such a little ham for the camera! She's beautiful, she's healthy, and I paid less for a purebred dog that came from an outstanding show breeder than most people pay in adoption fees in NYC!
My message to prospective puppy parents is this: Educate yourselves. Read up on the breeds and dog behavior. Second, check the shelters like we did, occasionally you can find purebred dogs in shelters or breed rescue groups. Some breeds more than others (for instance, it's rare to find an actual Yorkie that isn't mixed with anything or has a good health record in a shelter, and most Yorkie rescue groups are helping dogs with fatal diseases or suffering from awful abuse). If you decide on a purebred pup, DO NOT BUY IT ON THE INTERNET! You will pay more for it up front, and more for it in the long run as it will not be as healthy! Get a dog from someone who cares about the breed, and who cares about only producing the healthiest dogs possible!
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