Bark Heard Around the World

Cesar Millan speaks out about Puppy Mills

2009-04-25T10:12:00.002-04:00

Finally, someone who people listen to is speaking out about puppy mills.

http://www.theinsider.com/news/2078430_Video_Dog_Whisperer_Cracks_Down_on_Puppy_Mills

This "mill" is much better then many those of us long apposed to the puppy mills have seen. But, we sincerely appreciate his efforts to bring awareness to this issue. Bravo, Cesar

2nd Annual Bark Heard Around the World Products Now Available

2009-04-11T09:34:00.004-04:00

Once again WomanMade Products is pleased to partner with the Second Annual Bark Heard Around the World! Bark is an event that promotes awareness of the plight of the puppymill dog and the dogs that are currently waiting to be adopted in rescues and shelters. This year T-shirts, Sweatshirts and Hoodies are available in support of Bark. T-shirts in Carolina Blue, White and Oxford Grey are available in sizes S-XXL. Crewneck Sweatshirts & Hooded Sweatshirts in Carolina Blue and Oxford Grey are available in sizes M-XXL. Choose your color options and sizes and the corresponding prices for each will appear. To get more info on the event taking place at the NYS Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 30, check out their website: http://www.barkaroundtheworld.com/

Thanks for supporting The Bark Heard Around The World. - Becky of Woman Made Products

Rescue Ink is Coming to Bark!

2009-03-09T20:23:00.003-04:00

If you have not already marked your calanders for May 30th to attend 2nd Annual Bark Heard Around the World in Syracuse, NY, you should.

Rescue Ink will once again this year be appearing to help raise awareness for the plight of dogs in puppy mills.

Watch out abusers, the Men of Rescue Ink will find you..... where ever you are!

Another 134 Rescued from Horrid Conditions

2009-03-06T07:29:00.003-05:00

Atlanta, GA - another 134 rescued from horrid conditions many of them pregnant or with young pups. Read more and watch the video at:

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/Authorities_Raid_Alleged_Puppy_Mill_030309

MO MIll Busts

2009-02-22T17:28:00.001-05:00

More dogs saved from horrible conditions with two mill busts in MO this past week. Click on the link below to see a video of the conditions these animals endured. Warning, this video is graphic.

http://member.hsmo.org/site/PageServer?pagename=GreeneCountyRescueVideo_tim_narrative

Slow But Steady

2009-02-13T17:29:00.001-05:00

There's been lots of news this week with progress made to change laws across our country to raise awareness of puppy mills, dog auctions, pet stores and the likes. This update came from Columbus Top Dogs, http://www.columbustopdogs.com/

1. COLORADO. On January 21, The puppy mill bill was officially introduced into the Colorado state legislature. The bill limits the number of adult, unaltered dogs a breeder can maintain, mandates annual veterinary exams, and prohibits individuals convicted of animal cruelty of obtaining a breeder license.

2. ILLINOIS. On January 19, announcement of a Puppy Mill bill, sponsored by Fritchey and state Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-Mt. Prospect), was introduced into the Illinois state legislature. The Bill, called Chloe's Bill, was named after a young female dog that was rescued from a filthy, unlicensed puppy mill in Downstate Macon County. The legislation, if passed in its proposed form, would:
Create a Dog Breeder License Act, which would prevent breeders from having more than 20 unaltered (not neutered or not spayed) dogs.
Prohibit people from obtaining a dog-breeding license if they have been convicted of a felony animal-cruelty crime, including dog fighting.
Require dog breeders to keep dogs in buildings without wire flooring and with sufficient heating, cooling and ventilation.
Require pet stores and breeders to provide potential pet buyers with the dog's full medical history, information of spaying and neutering and information about any prior medical care.
Establish penalties starting with fines and escalating to having animals seized and breeding operations shut down.
3. INDIANA. The puppy mill bill amendment passed the House committee vote yesterday and will be voted on in the full House next week. For more details on this bill, click here - >
http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2009&session=1&request=getBill&docno=1468&doctype=HB

The Summary of the Puppy Mill Amendment includes: A.) Anyone who during a 12 month period maintains at least 10 adult female dogs that have not been spayed and are over four months of age (exempts shelters, rescues and animal control organizations). B.) Standards of care (ventilation, sanitary conditions, illumination, temperature, exercise and cage size requirements; no wire flooring).C.) Vet Care - Every animal must receive a physical exam from a licensed veterinarian every year and the breeder must maintain veterinary records on each animal. Surgical procedures or euthanasia ofany animal may not be performed by anyone other than a licensed veterinarian.D.) Pet Store Disclosure - Requires any pet store to post name, city and state of each pup's breeder as well as name, city and state of any broker. Pet stores must maintain veterinary records on each animal and make them available to purchasers or prospective purchasers.E.) Lemon Language - Requires breeder to provide another dog or full refund if dog is found to be sick within 21 days of purchase. Or, if dog is found to have congenital problems within a year, the breeder must also reimburse the buyer for vet bills (not to exceed the purchase price of the dog). F.) Cap Language - Maximum of 20 dogs that are (older than) one year and have not been altered at any address or location. G.) Breeding limitation - dogs cannot be bred without annual certificate from vet, must be at least 18 months of age and less than eight years of age. Female dogs shall only be allowed to whelp one litter per year.H.) Animal Cruelty Convictions - Individuals convicted of animal cruelty under Indiana code may not operate a commercial breeding facility. Additionally, commercial breeders may not hire staff who have been convicted of animal cruelty. I.) Registration with the State Board of Animal Health - yearly registration of anyone who fits the above definition of a puppy mill. $50 yearly registration fee. Class C infraction for not registering as a commercial breeder.

4. OHIO. The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) is preparing for a face-to-face meeting with HSUS President Wayne Pacelle, a meeting initiated by HSUS. Ohio's constitution does allow for ballot initiatives and as many of you are aware, Ohio voters and taxpayers aren't bashful about putting initiatives on the ballot. Since the passage of Proposition 2 in California, there has been a lot of speculation as to what state might be next, Ohio has been one of the states mentioned. MARY'S NOTE: It is our hope that a ballot initiative to ban dog auctions may be a very real possibility for 2009.

For more information, we invite you to view the article, "Ohio Farm Bureau to meet with HSUS" - > http://www.brownfieldnetwork.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=5CFF61D1-5056-B82A-D06E8C420A3FAD83.

5. OKLAHOMA. The Oklahoma Pet Quality Assurance and Protection Act, H.B. 1332, passed the House committee vote (11-2) yesterday and will be voted on in the full House in the very near future.

This proposed legislation would set regulations for dog and cat breeders, and authorize a state agency to inspect kennels and facilities that sell more than 25 animals a year. The Pet Quality Assurance Enforcement Fund will be funded from fees, fines, etc. and will provide the necessary means to support enforcement.

For more details concerning this legislation, we invite you to read the article, "OK House to Vote on Puppy Mill Bill" - > http://newsok.com/house-to-vote-on-puppy-mill-bill/article/3344976

6. PENNSYLVANIA. With a vote of 192 for and 0 agains t, House Bill 39, amending Pennsylvania's Crimes Code for animal cruelty and introduced by Representative Tom Caltagirone (D-Berks), passed in today's session. The proposed legislation will impose criminal penalties for specific medical procedures if not performed by a licensed veterinarian including debarking, c-section births and tail docking. The act of ear cropping by anyone other than a vet is already prohibited in Pennsylvania.The legislation now heads for the Senate.7. TENNESSEE. State lawmakers are trying diligently to curb bad breeding operations by regulating breeders and creating an inspection process. State Sen. Doug Jackson is proposing legislation that he hopes will put an end to what many call puppy mills. The bill would require any breeder with more than 20 animals to pay a $500 licensing fee to the state. If you have more than 40, it goes up to $1,000. Commercial breeders would also be inspected yearly.

For more information, we invite you to view the article, "Senator Hopes Legislation Ends Puppy Mills" - > http://www.wsmv.com/video/18661052/index.html.

Also, a suspected puppy mill in Sparta, TN was raided yesterday morning. The bust involved the rescue of over 275 dogs. Click here to read more - > http://www.wsmv.com/news/18692339/detail.html.

8. WASHINGTON. In the wake of the recent seizures of hundreds of sick or neglected dogs from alleged puppy mill operations in Skagit and Snohomish counties, state lawmakers are considering a bill that would regulate breeders who own a large number of dogs. A Senate committee on Monday discussed the bill, which would provide "humanitarian requirements for certain dog breeding practices" by limiting breeders to keeping a maximum of 25 dogs at any one location and also by setting strict guidelines for the housing and care of the animals.

For more details concerning this legislation, we invite you to read the article, "Lawmakers Consider Bill Targeting Puppy Mills - > http://www.komonews.com/news/39342082.html.

HSUS Lobby Day in Albany NY, March 30, 2009

2009-02-08T17:28:00.004-05:00

Legislative action is important to change the laws and change the ways of mass breeding. HSUS is planning lobby day throughout the country. To find an event near you, visit their calendar at https://community.hsus.org/humane/upcoming-events.tcl

Join the lobby day in Albany, NY:
https://community.hsus.org/humane/events/lobbyday_AlbanyNY_March30/details.tcl

Pull MIll Bust in NC

2009-02-08T15:21:00.001-05:00

From HSUS:

http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/dogs_rescued_from_nc_puppy_mill_020609.html

Dogs Rescued from North Carolina Puppy Mill
February 6, 2009

GOLDSBORO, N.C. ― Approximately 300 dogs were rescued in an early-morning raid at a Wayne County puppy mill. The Humane Society of the United States partnered with Wayne County Animal Control to bring an end to the suffering of these neglected animals.
"This rescue mission is the culmination of a year-long investigation into Thornton's Kennels," said Justin Scally, director of the Department of Animal Control for Wayne County. "I can finally rest easy knowing that these animals are no longer living in constant confinement."
The HSUS and Wayne County Animal Control were joined on this operation by volunteers from United Animal Nations, who are overseeing the temporary shelter of the rescued animals. Much-needed supplies are being provided by PetSmart Charities®, which sent its Emergency Relief Waggin' Vehicle® full of donated goods such as wire crates, dog food and medical supplies.
"These animals were denied basic veterinary care and socialization. This terrible cruelty could have been avoided if North Carolina had laws addressing the worst abuses in puppy mills," said Amanda Arrington, North Carolina state director for The HSUS. "We are calling on state lawmakers to crack down on puppy mill cruelty by mandating licenses and inspection for large-scale breeders."

The HSUS put together a response team of nearly 20 staff and volunteers within days of receiving the call for help from Wayne County Animal Control. The HSUS' specially designed animal transport vehicle was used to comfortably carry all of the animals to an emergency shelter.

When rescuers arrived at the property they were greeted by a gruesome scene. The dogs, mainly Lhasa Apso, Shih-Tzus and Chihuahuas, were suffering from serious medical ailments and housed in filthy conditions. Many of the dogs were emaciated, had untreated lacerations, severely matted fur and serious skin and eye infections. They were being housed in unheated cages inside unventilated barns and outhouses. It was obvious that many of these animals had never known life outside their wire cages.

Puppy mills are commercial dog breeding operations that mass produce puppies in factory style settings for sale at pet stores, directly to unsuspecting customers, and over the Internet.
Rescuers are working swiftly to remove all of the animals and transport them to a nearby emergency shelter set up by The HSUS and UAN. Once at the shelter the dogs are being checked by a team of veterinarians and given any necessary immediate medical care. They will remain in the custody of Wayne County Animal Control pending final custody decisions.
"These dogs have may need extensive rehabilitation, but they are already beginning to warm up to their temporary caretakers. I believe they are on their way to leading new lives as loving family pets," said Janell Matthies, UAN emergency services manager.
Residents of North Carolina interested in taking action for animals can sign up for the upcoming Humane Lobby Day, which The HSUS will host on Feb. 12 in Raleigh. Local advocates will gather at the Capitol to lobby for animal welfare legislation – including a puppy mill bill.
High-quality video and still images will be available upon request. Video opportunities and interviews will be available at the emergency shelter, which is set up at the Wayne County Regional Fairgrounds.

Facts About Puppy Mills
Approximately one-third of the nation's 9,000 independent pet stores sell puppies.
The HSUS estimates that 2 to 4 million puppy mill puppies are sold each year in the U.S.
Puppy mill puppies often have health problems, genetic defects and behavioral issues.
Documented puppy mill conditions include over-breeding, inbreeding, minimal veterinary care, poor food and shelter, crowded cages and lack of socialization.
Dogs kept for breeding in puppy mills suffer for years in continual confinement. They are bred as often as possible and then destroyed or discarded once they can no longer produce puppies.
Pet stores and puppy mills use attractive websites to hide the truth and to dupe the public into thinking that they are dealing with a reputable breeder.
Reputable breeders never sell puppies over the Internet or through a pet store and will insist on meeting the family who will be purchasing the dog.
Puppy mills contribute to the pet overpopulation problem which results in millions of unwanted dogs euthanized at shelters every year.
For more information, go to humanesociety.org/stoppuppymills.

Hotels for Bark Heard Around the World - May 30, 2009

2009-02-01T10:29:00.002-05:00

These hotels are offering discounted rates for the Bark Heard Around the World Event - please reserve early and mention BARK when you call or reserve using the attached links:

Comfort Inn & Suites (full service hotel) (1-90 – exit 36) www.syrhotel.com
Rate $95 + tax (13%) ** PETS WELCOME**
6701 Buckley Road
North Syracuse, NY 13212
Phone 315-457-4000 fax 315-453-7877
- Complimentary hot deluxe breakfast
- Indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center
- Business center
- Cocktail Lounge
- Meeting rooms

Hampton Inn (limited service hotel) (I-90 – exit 35) http://www.hampton-inn.com/hi/syracuse-carrier
Rate $95 + tax (13%) **NO PETS **
6605 Old Collamer Rd
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Phone 315-463-6443 fax 315-432-1080
- Complimentary breakfast
- Fitness center

Comfort Inn (limited service hotel) (I-90 – exit 35) www.choicehotels.com/hotel/ny198
Rate $75 + tax (13%) ** PETS WELCOME**
6491 Thompson Rd
Syracuse, NY 13206
Phone 315-437-0222 fax 315-437-4510
- Complimentary breakfast
- Fitness Center
- Meeting room

Quality Inn (limited service hotel) (I-90 – exit 35) www.choicehotels.com/hotel/ny449
Rate $69 + tax (13%) ** PETS WELCOME**
6611 Old Collamer Rd
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Phone – 315-432-9333 fax 315-432-9197
- Outdoor pool
- Complimentary breakfast

*All hotels offer complimentary high-speed Internet

Western Ranch Motor Inn
www.westernranchmotorinn.com
Phone: 315-457-9236
Rate: No pet fee $69.99/night +tax
24 ground level rooms for owners with dogs
1255 State Fair blvd.
Syracuse, NY 13209
- Restaurant on premises

Invitation to Rescues to Attend for Bark Heard Around the World

2009-01-29T17:09:00.004-05:00

Dear Fellow Rescuers:

We are writing to you today on behalf of the Bark Heard Around the World Team http://www.barkaroundtheworld.com/ , the Beverly Animal Shelter in Waterloo, NY, http://www.beverlyanimalshelteronline.com/, and the thousands of dogs throughout this country who are suffering in puppy mills, to tell you about the 2nd annual event planned for May 30, 2009 in Syracuse, NY at the state fairgrounds:

The Bark Heard Around the World!
Education – Awareness – Advocacy
Silence equals consent. . . .
Saturday, May 30, 2009
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The story of mill dogs is familiar to many of us in rescue: Winnie had all her teeth removed at her first dental and during her spay it was discovered that her uterus was filled with fluid – a spay spared her pyometra; Meri Chrismiss was left with 4 teeth after her dental and she had surgery to remove mammary tumors; Tasha had over 100 stitches when her mammary tumors were surgically removed; Mason was to be killed because the breeder did not like his tail; Myla was so terrorized she hid behind furniture for 6 months; Holly ran at the slightest sound or when a door opened or keys were placed on the table; Clotho has an inguinal hernia, infected ears and is 2 lbs underweight; Callie walked with her tail between her legs eliminated due to fear every time someone picked her up; Prince shakes his head 20 times a day and momentarily loses his balance; He and a sister were born with hydrocephalus and MVD; Punkin stands with his right front leg lifted in the air, a result of an injury left untreated. These are just a few of the hundreds of thousands of dogs that have suffered at the hands of uncaring millers, breeding for the sole purpose of the cash these creatures can produce.

What do all of these dogs have in common? They are all rescues from sub-standard kennels; they come from multiple states throughout this great country. Inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills is not isolated to any one state; it happens everywhere. This is a national problem and we are holding a national event to meet three main goals: Education – Awareness – Advocacy.

We need and ask for your help, more importantly; the dogs need your voice. Please join us and be a part of The Bark Heard Around the World in Syracuse, NY on May 30th. If not, we hope you will consider sponsoring an activity in your home state that same day.

Rescue groups all across the United States have been working together to make the plight of the puppy mill dogs known to the public. We are making progress, look at the mills that have been closed in 2008. We need to continue to get the word out, to show the photos of the dogs and tell about their medical problems – we can make 2009 the year that millers will refer to as the end of inhumane treatment in their kennels.

The event will be held in the Pepsi International Building at the New York State Fairgrounds – rain or shine, we will be dry. We are planning a day full of informational guest speakers sharing stories of the mill survivors and educating the public about legislation needed to stop this inhumanity. For those who plan to arrive on Friday evening, you are invited to attend the candlelight vigil at 8:00 pm. The details are being finalized and more information will be forthcoming.

We are working very hard to keep costs low, however, based on last year’s event, we know we need to raise a minimum of $10,000 to cover all of the associated expenses including the use of the facility, liability insurance and media information. Space for a 10 x 10 foot booth will be available to rescue groups for a pre-registration fee of $20.00, two 10 x 10 foot spaces for rescues will be $30.00. The fairgrounds will also charge a nominal parking fee.

We would like to ask all rescues/shelters to help with the promotion of this event by cross posting this email everywhere and getting the word out to others in their area through flyers, emails and public/community service announcements. Please plan to join us for the 2nd Annual Bark Heard Around the World either in Syracuse or by helping with an activity in your own location. (Please see attached registration form)

What everyone can do right now to help:
- Visit our website at http://www.barkaroundtheworld.com/ and print the flyer and brochure, make copies and pass out in your area
- Get the word out to others by adding a link to our website on your website
- Promote The Bark Heard Around the World in your newsletters
- Participate in upcoming fundraising events to raise money for Bark
- Become a Bark Volunteer by joining http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/bark_vol
- Share our blog page with others: http://www.barkaroundtheworld.blogspot.com/
- If you are unable to attend the event in Syracuse, consider a local activity that same day, we can offer you ideas -
- Please consider a tax exempt donation of $5.00 or $10.00 to help us fund the Bark event – donations via PayPal can be sent tocascade@cnyemail.com Please state for "Bark" or mail to:

The Bark Heard Around the World
C/O Eileen Franco
PO Box 482
Seneca Falls, NY 13148

Please make checks payable to Beverly Animal Shelter/Bark.

All over the United States, rescue groups are working hard to end the cruel conditions endured by dogs in puppy mills – individuals are educating their neighbors, rescues and shelters are working with the community to make them aware of life in a mill, and groups are advocating for regulations through their legislators. Come join us – many voices speaking in unison for the dogs.

Thank you,
The Bark Heard Around the World Team

Please see our website for a list of hotels near the fairgrounds. They are offering a discounted rate for Bark attendees so please mention you are with Bark Around the World.

Angela [Dog in the Back room]

2008-12-24T15:04:00.003-05:00

Dear Angela:

This is Tasha here….

I am now on the outside, but I can hear you and I pray that your wishes come true like mine have. I, too, spent long years in a cage having puppies that they always took away. I was named Natasha because I was rescued by an angel on Christmas Eve exactly three years ago, but my forever family calls me Tasha.

I was let go because I didn’t have puppies the last time. It turns out that I had a tumor that prevented this from happening. But I also had multiple breast tumors from having so many puppies, which are very common when dogs are bred too much. My lumps turned out to be breast cancer and I ended up having extensive operations to remove these and the surrounding skin. I lost so much skin on my tummy that it made it hard for me to walk. They said that I had congenital problems with my knees, which I almost certainly passed on to my puppies. My right back leg was almost lame, from arthritis, muscle and nerve damage. They later determined that I had rickets from poor nutrition and suffered a traumatic tendon rupture of my right knee, which was painful and required another operation.

My Mama says that all of these problems are the direct result of inappropriate breeding practices and lack of responsible care. It has taken me a long time to recover physically and to trust again, and sometimes I still have bad nightmares about the way it used to be. But I now have a family and home, where I am loved and safe. I do so hope you will find this too. Mama says that lots more people need to know about the problems of puppy mills and become involved in the solution. I sure hope that anyone reading this will join us at the 2nd annual Bark Heard Around The World www.barkaroundtheworld.com.

Love,

Tasha

30796 - the dog in the back room

2008-12-22T13:11:00.002-05:00

Hello, is anyone there? I thought I heard someone, I guess not. I am so lonely. There are other dogs here but I am in a cage all by myself in a back room in this building. There are no windows so I cannot see very much. I do not know if it is day or night but it is dark and cold. There are cracks in the walls and the snow and wind are blowing. I'm so cold I cannot stop shivering.

I'm hungry and thirsty, it has been a long time since The Man came in here. He put water in my dish but it froze before I could get enough to drink. He threw some hard, dry food in my bowl and his hand hurt me when I went to get a drink of water. I don't like hands - they hurt. After The Man left, I ate some food. It hurt my mouth. I heard someone say that my teeth are abscessed, I'm not sure what that is, but I know when I put something in my mouth it hurts.

Everything hurts me. My eyes are so sore and my hair sticks to the corners when the runny stuff comes out. My ears ache and smelly stuff oozes from them and mats the hair together. It hurts. When I try to move to get comfortable, the hair on my belly and neck and legs is all one big, huge mat and it pulls and hurts really bad. I am so cold and hungry and thirsty and I hurt.

I heard the children talking the other day. They were playing in the snow and talking about something called Christmas. They are very excited about Santa Claus. Apparently, this Santa Claus person checks to see if the children were naughty or nice and then he brings them many presents. They make a wish list and if they were nice, Santa fills it.

Later, I heard The Man and The Woman talking and they said that my puppies all sold at the pet store so Santa would be very good to the children this year. Is that you Santa? Can you hear me? Do you care about dogs? Just in case you do, I'm going to send you my wish list:

I wish for a home, a real one, where I can live inside and have food to eat every day and where there is always fresh water (the kind that is not frozen please.)
I wish for a human with a soft voice and a soft touch to love me. Just me. I wish for them to talk to me softly, to love me gently and to protect me from The Man and The Woman.
I wish for a bath and I wish for my hair to be brushed so that it flows pretty like the dogs in the pictures. I wish to be clean and mat free.
I wish to go to the veterinarian and get my teeth fixed. I wish that my mouth would stop hurting, my eyes would stop seeping, and my ears would no longer cause me pain.
I wish to be warm in the winter and cool in the summer with no fleas or ticks or parasites or heart worms to bother me.
I have a lifetime of love I've been saving to give a human, so yes please, I wish for my very own human. I want to give them nose licks and kisses, I want to protect them from strangers and alert them if a leaf falls in the yard. I want to welcome them when they come home every day. I want to share their life in good times and bad and I want to show them how special they are and make sure they know they are the best person in the whole wide world.
I wish for my own name, I think I would like to be called Angela.
Please Santa; take me away from this cold, dark place. I'm a good lilttle dog and I have so much to give, please help me. I'm so very, very cold.

Thank you for considering my wish list,
30796 - the dog in the back room

No Merry in Christmas

2008-12-22T07:18:00.002-05:00

On a beautiful cold crisp winter night ........there is no MERRY in Christmas

The "barn" is dark and cold. Wounds that have bled during the night have frozen on the sick pups cold skin.

Yesterday number 32567 had 4 paws but this morning she starts her new day of misery with only three. You see she is not strong anymore and during the night one of her feet slipped through the wires and a dog in the lower cage ripped it off.

Another little dog gave birth during the night and a pup was stuck in the birth canal and both mother and pup died a miserable death along with the 5 other pups waiting to be born.

The food is meager and the water often filthy and frozen. The cages are dirty and the hands are cruel. Legs are bent and crippled from years of cage living. Bodies and spirits are broken.The Vets few and far between ,also at times turn a blind eye on the suffering within these "barns".

This is a cash crop being grown in our barns and on our farms in America. This is also a cash crop that cries and suffers for the greed of man. And it is allowed.

Please ask your elected officials to do the right thing. To allow and to support bills that can put a stop to this legal torture onto the floors for a vote. Then vote YES to stop this.

Make this your News Year resolution. Put pressure on your elected officials. You can do this from the warmth of your home. A phone call or brief letter will do.

Please, please, please, do something. In the time it took me to write this note, more dogs have sadly taken their last ragged breath and passed on, waiting for help and a bit of kindness that never came. Because we are not doing enough to help them.

Ohio has just failed the dogs again. Why?? Why is it so hard to pass humane laws?? What are we becoming in this county?? I shudder to think about the answer to that question:((

Some make it out and for those that do and find their forever home, Christmas is indeed Merry. Be part of the solution........

2nd Annual Bark Heard Around the World

2008-12-22T07:04:00.000-05:00

The 2nd annual Bark Heard Around the World will be held on Saturday May 30, 2009 from 10 am - 4 pm at the Pepsi Arena at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse NY. Sponsors, vendors and rescue groups are being sought.

Join the Bark Team for a fun filled, informative day and meet Puppy Mill survivors!

Education, Awareness, Advocacy, because silence equals consent.
www.barkaroundtheworld.com

Welcome

2008-12-21T20:45:00.001-05:00

Welcome to The Bark Heard Around the World blog.

"Bark" is an annual educational event dedicated to share information about puppy mills and the abuse these dogs suffer in them, as well as ways to put a stop to this barbaric practice.

This group is here to educate, advocate and raise awareness for change because silence equals consent.

What is a Puppy Mill?
A puppy mill is a person or business that breeds dogs for commercial sale without regard to the dogs’ breeding line, health or well-being.

A puppy mill generally “produces” many different breeds of dogs including the new “designer” breeds.

A puppy miller, the person who runs the mill, will often ship puppy or dog to a new owner without the owner ever meeting the pup or seeing the pups parents.

A puppy miller may take an application, just like a reputable breeder and may say they are involved in rescue.

A puppy mill breeds a female dog every time the dog comes into heat. Dogs can come into heat as young as 6 months of age—they are still a baby themselves when they have their first litter.

The female dogs are often kept in solitary confinement and bred over and over until they die of physical exhaustion; or are killed because they no longer produce and are useless to the miller.