Lokipups Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Please check out the Nov. 8 issue of People, in it ther's an article on teen entrepreneurs, one of then being a 16 year old kid who runs Cuddlypuppy.com :o . The site sells the infamous "miniature" breeds of all varieties, so much so that he's made 70 grand doing it :x . Please, write to the editors of People magazine and help educate them on why this should NOT be tolerated! [email][email protected][/email] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDG Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 while people are at it, they should complain to i-love-dogs.com too, since they gave the site an award. gag. :evil: the address is [email][email protected][/email]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Kat Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 I can't believe that a magazine like "People" wouldn't do their research first on this situation! :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty&Chip Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 How does a Pekignese Miniature Pinscher mix make a Rottie? :evil: I can't believe People would say this was something good....this is just wrong!!! :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Debbie Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 :o I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone !!!! A miniature Rottweiler ????? :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLabLady Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 The person doing this is obviously a full-blown jackass to be thinking such nonsense. I mean, honestly. The worst part is all of the other jackasses who bought into the scheme. It truly makes me sick. I mean [b]SICK[/b]! :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: [b]NYLabLady[/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLabLady Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I take that back, no. The worst part is the poor dogs being exploited for the pleasure of this person probably off buying accessories. What kind of crazy world is it when DOGS cannot even live a normal life? Something needs to be done about this. I wrote a nice little letter, you know, breeder to "breeder". :P I expect a return letter soon. Still :x though, very :evil: .[/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Urghh, how sick! People magazine will definately be getting an e-mail! :evil: [quote]Now Accepting Deposits on Christmas Puppies! [/quote] :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 And what the hell is a [i][b]puggle[/b][/i]? :x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLabLady Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Those "Puggles" are probably one of the most idiotic mixes I have ever heard of. PugXBeagle=Puggle. It also equals a whole hoard of idiots who will buy them and believe they are "the greatest BREED ever" and who will argue that "oh well i think they're just so cute, why not buy them?" :evil: STUPID STUPID STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!! :evil: :evil: :x [b]VERY ANGRY NYLabLady[/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESSlover Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Signed! # 5376 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoladybug Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I'm not condoning this guy's website at all, but maybe he doesn't fully realize what he is doing. He is extremely young. Growing up, my family purchased a dog from what I now clearly recognize as a BYB, but we didn't know any better at that time because we'd never been educated on the issues. I still don't know enough about it to speak intellegently, but maybe some of you who do could write letters to the kid on the website with some resources and other information. Now that he has a successful business, it may not do any good, but at least he'd then have his conscience nagging at him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_nea Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 [quote name='Yoladybug']I'm not condoning this guy's website at all, but maybe he doesn't fully realize what he is doing. He is extremely young. Growing up, my family purchased a dog from what I now clearly recognize as a BYB, but we didn't know any better at that time because we'd never been educated on the issues. I still don't know enough about it to speak intellegently, but maybe some of you who do could write letters to the kid on the website with some resources and other information. Now that he has a successful business, it may not do any good, but at least he'd then have his conscience nagging at him.[/quote] He is 16- thats old enough to know better. And there is a HUGE difference between buying a dog and breeding them! I don't think his age should be taken into consideration when seeing how big of a scumbag he is... :-? Will sign the petition... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 it's possibly true that the kid knows no better, but PEOPLE should. They usually research their stories fairly well. not in this case, so I added my ire to the fire.... do you have any idea of the AWFUL can of worms you have allowed to be opened here? these are PUPPYMILLS!! not decent breeders, who care about health tests, breed quality, certification for eyes, hips, etc. You have given them Carte Blanc to mix any two dogs together, call it a breed, and sell it for enormous amounts of money with no guarantees for the health and welfare of the puppy. Honestly, you should be ashamed of yourselves. Take a stroll through your neighborhood shelter. There you will see the end result of puppymillers. dogs given up, because they didnt turn out "as expected"..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMaya Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I signed as No. 5691! Let's hope People Magazine takes this petition seriously and publishes an article advocating dog adoption and denouncing puppymills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I TRIED (really, K, I DID) to restrain myself. I couldnt. I emailed the editor as well. this is SOOOO bad. they are ENCOURAGING people to do this!!! Have you been to a shelter recently? Ever? Writing this story and advocating this kids "breeding practices" will do nothing but add to the number of dogs already abandoned, given up and unwanted, that live in CAGES in SHELTERS. With minimal monetary support, mostly volunteer staff, and begging constantly for the bare minumun of things necessary to give these animals homes. WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? Good breeders dont take two dogs and mate them, to produce a "cute little puppy". True breeding takes generations, health certification, eye and hip certification, all the things this kid is NOT doing. WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?????? Do you WANT these dogs to end up at the neighborhood pound or shelter, gassed or injected to die because NO ONE WANTS THEM???? Good Lord, man, think about what you have done. You have opened a complete can of worms for anyone who wants to make a buck to do it by breeding dogs. These are LIVING, BREATHING creatures, not disposable knick-knacks...and there are way too many of them with no homes, no love, no place, in all the shelters worldwide. YOU are compounding the problem!! Katy Courtney Elgin, IL. DOG LOVER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgb699 Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Signed, and very happy to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I'm so glad something is being done about this! :D The petition now has +7000 signatures! [quote]Signature goal: TEN THOUSAND IS THE NEW GOAL!![/quote] Do you think thats possible? I really hope PEOPLE magazine will fix this mistake, if its fixable at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogPaddle Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 They are getting new signatures at the rate of about one every 15 seconds or possibly even faster. That should be moderately effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoladybug Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 #8971 I signed about 5 minutes ago. In that 5 minutes, it jumped from there to 9071...amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mutts4Me Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 [quote name='Rowie-the-Pooh']I'm so glad something is being done about this! :D The petition now has +7000 signatures! [quote]Signature goal: TEN THOUSAND IS THE NEW GOAL!![/quote] Do you think thats possible? [/quote] I just signed as 10499 :D Also sent this to People: What, no animal lovers on your staff? Or just no one with a strong enough conscience to know where to draw the line. I cannot believe People Magazine is touting Tim Hampson of Cuddlypuppy.com as someone to aspire to. There has to be a point where ethics come into play and money takes a back seat. Maybe this kid is getting rich, but that doesn't mean he's doing a good thing or setting a good example. He's creating his wealth off of the eventual suffering of other living beings. He is essentially running a Puppy Mill while thousands of puppies (mixed and pure alike) sit in cages and face euthanasia every single day. Buying a dog - a companion! - over the internet gives the buyer no chance to test compatibility with their family and lifestyle, which could lead to the dog ending up in a shelter somewhere. Buying from a Puppy Mill which mass-produces animals for profit often results in getting a dog which starts developing health problems after a couple of years. Tim Hampson is no inspiration, he's just an upscale puppy peddler. Amber J. Dougherty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Whoa, +10,000 already! :D Yay, the "progress" we're making is amazing. Maybe PEOPLE will actually answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObedienceGrrl Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Signed as 12,336. Bunch of sickos...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLabLady Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 [b]12893[/b] keep up the good work guys!!!!!!! And thanks for posting the petition website Newfie. I had been wondering when one would pop up. :) [b]NYLabLady Happily Signed, You should too![/b] :drinking: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokipups Posted November 4, 2004 Author Share Posted November 4, 2004 Guys, thank you for jumping on this bandwagon, and Newfie, a big thank you for posting the link to the petition :D . Hopefully, something good will come of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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