Re: Your worst TG food this year?

"Vox Humana" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
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> It's a strange situation with the dogs.  She was buying dogs from pet stores
> and then from a back yard breeder, paying hundreds of dollars (which she
> really couldn't afford).  Two years ago there were only 3 dogs, and two of
> them had just been purchased.  Since I am involved with a rescue
> organization, I suggested that she get any future dogs from rescue rather
> then encouraging puppy mill operations that sell through pet stores or the
> breeding of dogs by casual breeders.  I had no idea that she would go out
> and start collecting dogs.  Not only did she affiliate with a rescue, but
> she had cards printed and distributed them to local shelters.  Three people
> surrender their dogs to shelters and they called her to take them.  A couple
> of people were referred to her by vets and private referrals.  She has two
> rescue dogs from the organization that she joined.  A few weeks ago one of
> the rescue dogs got pregnant at her house and now there are puppies.  The
> whole thing is out of hand.  The dogs are not being abused - in fact she
> feeds them skinless, boneless chicken breasts and they do go to the vet.
> Its just that you can't have 15 dogs that aren't housebroken running in your
> house and not have a terrible mess.  Furthermore, they are dogs with long
> coats that need daily grooming and she doesn't have time to brush 15 dogs on
> a regular basis.  I'm pretty sure that the rescue organization doesn't know
> the situation.  They think she has a couple of her own dogs and two of
> theirs -- not 15!  They have no idea that one of their dogs has had puppies.
> She was suppose to have that dog spayed (at their expense) but put it off.
> .

Well, most city or county ordinances prohibit the housing of more than
a few dogs without license.  It's most likely a health hazard, and
animal control will make her improve the conditions, minimally.  It's
just not a good situation for any dog to be in, not to mention humans,
from what you have described...

-L.