Pet Stores and Puppy Mills

[beeperslover]

i am crying...

[woulfe42]

You know what i had a rescue, and loved her to death but later found out she had a serious of problems which still didn't effect my love for her any less, but financial hurt us alot. Recently are family now renting looked for a rescue against my previous experience's and i'll be damned if we didn't go through like 10 different rescue groups wasting about a month looking and paying for applications and in the end they gave us all this bullshyt to make a long story short this rescue or adopt

[MissBarghest]

I've always known about puppy mills. But I couldn't help but shed a few tears when I saw this. I'm 14 and I own a shiba inu/border collie mix named Ryu. By the time I'm 20 and Ryu will be an old dog still by my side like I'm by his side, I hope that these cruel puppy mills will be gone forever.

[Nomorebashing]

- producer (we didn't know at the time) in hopes of giving our rescue someone to play with. It worked and she was sweet and gentle with our new pup. Barely 4 years later our Cocker Spaniel died from unknown causes. He was four and a few weeks, we called him our best chocolate Valentine (we got him in February). Due to irresponsible breeding we had him long enough for him to snatch our hearts and keep a piece of them forever. Soon after his death, to fill the void we purchased a buff American Co

[Nomorebashing]

I have 13 1/2 year old English Springer Mix we got her when she was about 2. She is a rescue and we got her the day of her scheduled euthanization. She used to ignore us and go about her business, patrolling the yard. Her nickname was Houdini because she would scale fences and escape, only sometimes did she come back voluntarily. When she was about 6 she started going crazy, barking a corners and trying to attack them. We got a 7 week old chocolate American Cocker Spaniel puppy, from a puppy p

[katylady1981]

I rescued my Great Dane from an acquaintance who got her through a breeder, but the breeder failed to explain how to take care of a dog this size. I picked my dog up and the 1st stop I made is the pet store I have always used for my rabbits and birds. They got me set up with all the info I could ever need to take this malnourished 60 lb dog to the healthy, happy 120 lbs she is now. So breeders don't always do it right, either. Do your research before buying a pet, people!!

[TheSniperkat17]

not only did i learn about this 20,325 other people did to thanks for this

[hideous10]

ugh...I am so sick of about how sad a dog is in a shelter...what about my neighbor's fat dog that barely gets out of the house because my lazy neighbor is too lazy to take proper care of his dog? Yes yes yes...it's better than being in a shelter and not having a home and blah blah blah...WHO CARES!!! That fat dog is going to die early of a heart attack just like a shelter dog of euthanasia. And we don't euthanize our grandparents for being sickly, why do we do it to dogs? When our children gets

[cortieflash]

So sad!

[doglovervt99]

ive heard of the your oppinion doesent count think but things things are just so sad i mean it woesent the dogs fault he was in a puppy mill its not any of our choices what we are gonna be and ive binn trying to help out giving out stop puppy mill bookmarks t-shirts spreading the news and petitions. it just makes me sad to see them in their misary and i dont want to stop helping until it stops so im on it!!!

[SnortedColors]

i asked my kid n he told me to f myself, lol

[CANDYGIRL2051]

how could they do this to such sweet inocent creatures it breaks my heart

[TheBlondebabe19]

My dogs are from pet stores and I recently found out they are more than likely products of puppy mills. I'm devastated that I supported this. Really devastated. I love my dogs like none other, and all I can do is give them a good life. I would really like to see puppy mills gone.

[xPuppyLove246]

it's just sick, evil, and cruel to do such a horrible thing to such wonderful animals. If we don't stop now then their will be none left to enjoy. They never did ANYTHING to us, and we just go beat them up and kill them? Sometimes, i just don't understand people...

[phatassproductions]

emmi311 & reckless1962 are absolutely right. The chaos that my generation has caused, emmi's will have to clean it up. People in this world are so cruel. How could you abuse something so precious as another life? Dogs are supposed to be man's best friend. Would you treat your best friend the way some people treat their dogs?

We the people need to unite and stand up against this ongoing problem.

I'll be on the frontlines. When your ready to take a stand, come and join me.

[nipuniub]

hey man i appreciate u to make this kinda vedio, for all our awerness..

[ivynrox]

for real, i really want to just beat the crap out of anyone who would do anything like this for money! it is SICK.

[CANDYGIRL2051]

@ivynrox i wanna beat the crap out of them to its sick how people can do this with no guilt

[voidkitsune]

This is disgusting and one of the main reasons why people need to be educated about pet healthcare and whatnot.

Dogs and cats were put here by God to be our neverending and faithful companions.

Guess what, folks. We've failed them over and over again.

PETA's the fucking worst as well. Their euthanasia rate for one year was 97%

There is no fucking way you can tell me that they couldn't have found homes for alot of those animals.

[MeOnYT]

Don't blame the puppy mills. They are just fullfilling a demand. The real problem is irresponsible people. Way back when, only the rich owned pets. Now, every dirtbag has to own a pet. The uneducated or undereducated are the biggest offenders. owning multiple pets and not knowing how to properly care for them. This is the real reason for the pet over-population problem which results in all the ugly effects that go along with it.

[ridingtimes]

You said uneduacted well your statement is one. You need to kill the source before you can solve the over all problem. Like a drug addict. You take his dealer and his dealer and so on the addict needs to quit.

[EddieAlda]

@MeOnYT Are you serious? Of course we should also blame puppy mills. The are inhumane operators. No rightminded person would put a dog in cage all day with no exercise and expect it to breed time after time. Yes, we should also blame the population who want these designer dogs. We have enough dogs at shelters needing home. But these dogs aren't cute enough for some people. Makes me ill.

[Alesha986]

this is so sad. Makes me want to cry. :(

[fallups4adfk]

Fuck PET STORES!!!!!!!

[BIGGESTxxEMINEMxxFAN]

i carnt believe its worth the money to put all these dogs/cats/puppys whatever in so much pain ...they make so much money from dogs yet they carnt even treat them good ..they have to be kept in a wire cage 4ft x 4ft ? why ? i hate people that can see the pain there causeing yet not care ....pup mill owners go to hell

[theonlyzdog]

@BIGGESTxxEMINEMxxFAN

Personaly I'd rather see that person forgiven and I hope they someday see what they did was wrong "Forgive as your Heavenly Father forgives you." Those owners must be sick at heart to do this. I'd rather see them become better people.

I'd rather forgive them and see them forgiven. As a fellow human being I'd rather see their sick heart healed and see them in heavan

[steffyteebee]

I believe there must be a special place in hell reserved for puppy mill breeders, I really believe this. These sick, twisted, money hungry people will get what they deserve!

[jam1037]

I agree with you steffyteebee! God sees who cares about his man and beast and who does not. They will answer someday!

[ivynrox]

HELL YEA! i completely agree with you! people like that are sick i don't know how they effing live with themselves!

[GoingForTheGlory2001]

that is so mean all they wan is a home and some one to love them i wish i could help evry singleon i hate how they kill them like after4 days or somthing and i need some people do join my little club send me am email on this youtube i hope people well listen out to stop wat they do its just horrible leaving the one that you used to love die how would they like it if it was them *wips tear* i am only 14 and i dont want my kids to grow up know wat some people hurt animals so plz join my club!!!

[Whazzup1023]

I Can't Believe People Are So Stupid To Hurt All These Animals!If Your Gonna Hurt Animals Then Why Do You Have Them?

[cowgirls1014111]

how could anyone hurt animals, they are so sweet and loyal,i have a horse that follows me evrywhere

[51sea2b]

I hate stuff like that... If people are just going to sell the dogs why buy them... like my mom says, cats and dogs are just like furry humans... my dad had a dog who could open doors and everything... But he had a good home. Now dogs are being beaten and abused for somethign that they dont think wrong... they cant understand us any more that we can understand them. people think that animals are dumb but they are smarter then us. they arnt killing the world now are they?

[lightningthehamster]

finally somebody who understands!!! watch a video called: my tribute to the blessed:dogs

[maggotcorps1432]

noone shood ever buy a dog from a puppy shop.... its so sad they get miilions of dollars thanks to youuuu!!!!!

[pigsmelly88978]

FUCK PUPPIES

[koolkiranlila]

u r the meanest person ever.

[cristalrosey]

i live in Southport, Merseyside UK and in a place called Tarlton on the by-pass was a place called Pedigree puppies and kittens after a couple of long years this place was closed down as most of the pups had the deadly parvo virus, i was very upset to see that these places stil exist something needs to be done to stop them,

[cristalrosey]

as i work in a kennels i know that these dogs are very strong need a lot of exercise and attention i would never advise anyone to get one or any other type of dog unless they knew the breed or have done alot of reserch, the lady took the puppy after the kennel maid convinced her too.

[cristalrosey]

i was talking to someone the other day and they visited this place although they said the kennels where nice sized and very clean one of the kennel maids was selling a AKITA to a woman in her late 60's she was being told that this pup wouldn't grow very big and would be suitable for her,

[cristalrosey]

i've heard that DOGS4US used to be called Mayfield kennels and it got closed down about 20years ago how can this place be re-opened??

[cristalrosey]

i ,watched some footage on 5news last night and it showed a place called DOGS4US Pendlebury Manchester, UK apparently this pet shop/kennels is buying these pups in from puppy farms in wales its claiming to buy from redgisted breeders i wales however i don't think its right for any new pup to travel so far without its mum and put into a kennel where its bought by someone who doesn't know anything about it,

[emmi311]

Many of us dont understand the differences we can make instead we would rather play video games or watch tv, but if we would stop being so lazy we could acctually stop these kinds of things from happening! i am only 15 and some might say my opinion doesnt count but as i grow up watching the world around me change i realize things dont have to be they way they are. If children start learning about this and start trying to help at a young age maybe by the time im 20 puppy mills wont exsist!

[reckless1962]

Your opinion does count, because if we fail, it will be young adults like yourself that will have to carry the torch where we left off. Could you imagine if you rallied your friends together what could happen? Thanks for your comment.

[garciawr2]

its still the same if u buy a dog at pet store is puppy mill if u save one at shelter is a puppy miil dog that was throne away so we still get the same dog

[fangandclaw123]

armen is very ignorant

[reckless1962]

The comments from this video are interesting. We all have different views, but many do not truly understand the big picture in the dog's world right now. I would rather reach those who are clueless than preach to the choir, if you get my drift. We won in New Mexico. The ban on gassing was yesterday. It took us one year to make enough noise and get attention. Next, Wisconsin. One day at a time. Thank you all for your genuine comments on my work. Please subscribe.

[GabrielLOVESLadyGAGA]

I feel like protesting. These bitches should stop puppy mills.

[carolmailhot]

Hi ilxb00

If you want to buy a pet, go to a shelter or the ASPCA. Go to a pound before the animal is euthanized. Usually the pound only keeps them for 3 days, before they are destroyed. There are so many animals who are looking to be adopted. They deserve the chance to have a happy life, full of love, tenderness & respect. You wil never find a greater love than that from a rescued animal. Good Luck!

An Animal Activist & Volunteer from Canada

[ilyxb00]

if you cant but a dog from a pet store, where do u buy it? .__. and yea. i wanna resucue an abused abandoned dog or two from a shelter or something o: idk where they can be found tho ];

[topliff12345]

in the UK you have to either buy straight from a breeder or from a shelter, you can't buy a puppy or kitten from a petshop.

[murrayherd]

Your sooo right! I wish I could help! I dont really know how to though! Im only 12 fer cryin' out loud! wat am I supposed ta do? I feel so stupid and useless just sittin' here when i want to help them! i have been reading up on dog abuse shelters and puppy mills! I wish I wasnt though... ever since I started learning about it I have been crying myself to sleep everynight. I hope none of my dogs came from pet shops or mills (Im not sure where my mom got our dog she just brought him home) wahhhh!

[carolmailhot]

Hi Murrayherd

You are helping and you are not stupid! In fact, you should be very proud of yourself for reading all about animal abuse. Yes, I know it is not easy to read all this horrible stuff that goes on. But remember, you are learning about the real things that are happening to our innocent animals. It is you who will then educate all your friends and family. Maybe your dog came from a pet store or puppy mill. But, now that he has you, he knows he is safe & loved forever. So be very proud!

[luvbug2444]

i believe in this as well, we should ALL take better care of our planet and everything on it. Including animals. I think this is a very good video and u should have gotten more views from it.From what i can tell u r a good parent for informing ur children about it, and telling people to stop hurting animals daily....and for what reason should they not listen to u and what u have to say? I'm glad i watched this

God bless you

[reckless1962]

Sorry my response is so late, but thank you for your comment! 

~Gisele

[0n0jin]

people seem to regard dogs as a trial and error undertaking, its been bought therefore its disposable like everything else, if one doesn't work out, can always get a new one

[reckless1962]

Agreed. Lack of research on the breed is one reason. Pet Stores and Pet Shops will never "consult with you" or coach you on buying the right breed for you, your family, or your lifestyle. A reputable breeder or rescue will.

[missmaddie999]

and i am against buying dogs at pet stores because the dogs at the shelters have been through alot of pain well most of them and i hate how movies say the shelters are horrible places far animals and that they abuse them and they call it the pound it makes me very pissed off

[missmaddie999]

i am a volunteer at our humane society and i see casses like this all the time its really bad and when they cant cure them i, afraid they put them to sleep but it is only for the best so they dont have to suffer any longer but i am very caring i was top volunteer of the month it is really cool for when they first come in and when they get addopted i am so greatful to the people that care and love animals as much as you and i

[armen2010]

euthanasia and sterilisation is a crime

[carolmailhot]

Armen 2010

How can you say that sterilisation is a crime? It is the best way to prevent the millions of animals from being euthanized all over the world! To spay or neuter your pets is what responsible owners have to do. Do you realize that if you had a unaltered pet, that pet could end up in a puppy mill, if he got lost and was caught by the wrong person? With all due respect, I think you should read more about puppy mills and the torture they go through on a daily basis.

[armen2010]

Carol let me explain you why i say that "sterilisation is a crime" because if u kill a dog u kill the next generation and if u spay or neuter a dog u kill the next generation again, do you understand me now.

[reckless1962]

4 - 5 million dogs and cats are euthanized every year, and the numbers are climbing each year at an incredible rate. Reputable breeders do not spay and neuter. Hobby breeders formerly known as backyard breeders, along with the puppy mills should stop, to let us all catch our breath and deal with the problem. In the meantime, individuals who do spay and neuter are only showing their intelligence and true understanding of the problem - and people like you are one very small part of the problem!

[ilyxb00]

stfu, in a good way, think of it as we spraying and neutering them because` maybe when they ahve babies, their babies wont have to end up in pounds/rescue shelters as well, dumfuck.

[vicki25blue]

Hello! I love all animals, esp. dogs. For those that dont know look up puppy mills and/or dog fighting on the internet. Words can not began to describe the insainity. It makes me cry. Humans can be so mean to a creature so innocent. G-ma said it best "The love of money it root of all evil." so true.

[KooksDotCom]

ha ITS A CRIME AGAINST NATURE that we have bred these dogs for thousands of years to be all fucked up. who cares if they get humanely killed instead of starving to death because they never learned how to hunt or getting hit by a car because they know no fear due to a life soooo unnatural compared to a life in the wild.stop your belly aching and invest in teaching kids how to vote instead of saving worthless animals... its the least we could do for them after we fucked them up for all these years

[busafwine]

fuk u

[SophieofOhu]

You don't understand any of this video.

You see, a lot of dogs and cats have lost their lives in shelters, because of irresponsible owners. If a pet owner isn't planning to become a breeder, then they have to spay or neuter their pet. If the owner doesn't have money to, then the owner shouldn't get a pet. People who are puppy mill keepers shouldn't deserve to be loved, they should deserve to be in a cage their whole life.

[gal493]

The situation is really absurd..i'm cry on every dog that ever killed by human.

we have to stop it,we have to do things,ITS A CRIME AGAINTS NATURE

[kebagirl95]

i wish that i could take in every dog and puppy everywhere and shut down all puppy mills everywhere because most puppies that are not adopted when they are young are put to death!!!!

im gonna cry now!

[reckless1962]

We are doing our best, but it's kids like you that will make a real difference in the dog's future. Thanks for your comment.

[Jay2613]

this makes me want to adopt every dog i see in the pet store or anywhere

[vicki25blue]

If we (the consumer) STOP buying dogs/cats in pet stores~they will see that there is no profit it and will stop selling them thus stop the demand. Puppy mills wont have stores to sell to...NO PROFIT for them, they will shut down. BOTTOM LINE DO NOT buy a live animal from a pet store or anything that looks like a puppy mill. My family saved a wonderful little muttley dog from the pound. We love him so much! HE LOVES US TOO! and he is smarter than a 5th. grader.

[topliff12345]

here in the UK it is illegal to buy a puppy or kitten from a petshop, to be able to walk into a shop and buy a dog is crazy ! dog ownership is a big responsibility and needs serious consideration.

[vicki25blue]

I didnt know that! Illegal to buy a puppy or kitten from a pet shop in the UK?! Wow, Thats great and I wish it was illegal here in the USA. Too many people walk into a pet shop just to have a look and walk out with a cute puppy that they later reget buying (on the spur of the moment). You are so right!!

[puggykisses]

very touching!! Our pets are so precious and dear to our hearts..all dogs and cats should be so lucky to get adopted by good and loving homes.

[hyperion1159]

I love dogs; what a shame.

[dogpacks]

That was wonderful. It's nice to know SOMEONE out there wants to stop Puppy Mills. Thanks ever so much for posting this.

[GiseleVeilleux]

Thanks for watching, please watch my latest video, "Dare to ask", you may find it even more powerful.

Gisele (Reckless1962)

[joeyrose1107]

this is so sad...but i'm glad u r informing people about it

i made a video too if ya wanna check it out...

[beanieboy67]

Reckless1962..its really good what you are doing to try and stop cruelness and abuse and stop puppy mills all over the world keep on going down that path and dont give up...may i ask you a question...was penelope yours and your families dog or...a dog from puppy mills

[reckless1962]

I bought her from a flea market, from a puppy mill pretending to be a breeder. The puppy mill does not care about temperament, they just breed. She had dominance issues, was horribly dog-aggressive and threatened my children repeatedly. Yet, I'm sure, Penelope's parents are still producing dozens of litters. Only a reputable breeder would stop breeding parents that do not produce "good" dogs.

[DingoWrestler]

I can't beleive places like that actually exist.

[reckless1962]

Even in states that ban carbon monoxide use for euthanasia, once a law is passed, any older shelters that were using it, are allowed to, however, any NEW shelters built can not. So even if your state has laws, the use of gas can be "grandfathered" in and used until that shelter either switches over or is shut down. People do not want their tax dollars to be used to build new shelters. Thank God for volunteers like Saving Georgia Dogs, OTRA transporters and the rescues that take their dogs in.

[DingoWrestler]

How do people get involved with the scheme?

[reckless1962]

The laws are old and need to be revised. It's that simple. It's truly up to the citizens of each community to stop it.

[wrestling2k6]

This video just kills me inside. We all need to stand up for these animals. We love them so much, so we need to do something. Write to a local senator, to pass a law making pet mills illegal. It takes all of us to make a change.

[reckless1962]

thank you for your comment. Puppy mills walk a fine line between what is legal and illegal. Running one is not. Somehow we need to stop the mass production of "pets". Keep the faith, we can do it.

[theoneyoucantstand]

Love the video. I support does and all forever. If you can't take care of a dog or Handel it, why get one. You should think about what your doing. I would love to subscribe to your videos.

[reckless1962]

Please do subscribe! Your comments are welcomed.

[GiseleVeilleux]

Correction fo Tjoyce21's statement, the majority of the photos used in this video contains dogs at a high-kill gassing shelter in Georgia.

[tjoyce21]

People domesticated dogs... now they can't fend for themselves. So we are responsible for what happens to them.

[tjoyce21]

Kayuya- The video was showing dogs in puppy mills.. NOT in animal shelters. The point of the video is to raise awareness so people will stop buying puppies from pet stores. If people stopped buying dogs from breeders and started adopting them from animal shelters then that would save a bunch of taxpayer money. Money that is currently being used to kill dogs that don't have homes because people purchase dogs from pet stores.

[emointermission]

Excellent video.

5 Stars

[ratloverzoe]

srry those comments werent for the owner of the video. they were for the sickminded man who calls himself kazuya1196

[nightfly04]

I'm so sick of these fucking hippies telling everyone that only people matter... only people can benefit humanity and the world so we should spend our time and energy saving them... people are the ones destroying this word piece by piece... we are all on this planet together... and we benefit from each other... humans, animals, plants, insects... saying one is more important than the other is the most ignorant thing i've ever heard.

[kazuya1196]

Hippies? Hippies are the ones that say that animals matter stupid. Corect me if I'm wrong but how have animals other than working dogs benefitted us other than being our food and test animals? If you care so much about the world, stop drivinig your car and stop using electricity unless it comes from a clean source. If I had to choose between saving an animal or a kid, I'll try to save the kid. I'm sorry if you think I'm scum for thinking that. BTW unless you're vegan you're a hypocritical POS.

[beabeautifulbea]

kazuya1196 , a TRUE BREEDER is not a BREEDER for money. you speak of backyard breeders and puppy mills. A TRUE BREEDER breeds dogs to better the breed itself. It is NEVER for profit. The money goes to vet bill, transportation to the vet and shows, food and other needs for the dogs.

P.S. Why not be part of all causes? no one cause is more important than another. I respect your cause, now respect ours.

[bayawolf1]

everyone and every thing has meaning too just think if they had intelligence such as are selfs and we did not would you like them to treat you like shit when you are in need

[reckless1962]

Maybe you had a rough night, or don't understand the message of this video, but your comments are confusing, please explain.

[todderic]

Excellent video with a true message!

Thank you!!!

My wife and I rescued Rachel, a 3 year old Boston Terrier, from a puppy mill. She was a "breeder dog". She spent the entire time in a small kennel. We've had her now for almost 2 months. She adores my wife but is very nervous around me. Very frightened around men.

Anyway, puppy mills are a form of animal cruelty, and we absolutely need to educate our children!

[reckless1962]

Thanks so much for sharing your story. I'm leaving tomorrow to pick up a 2-year old border collie who has had his front teeth knocked out. A pure breed. I'm launching 2 websites and blogs. One for adults, and one for children, geared for 12 years old and up. Hope to chat w/ you again! I have a lot of work ahead of me.

[kazuya1196]

Don't you think we have double standards? WE treat our cattle as nothing more than food. Ever had veal? I'm not a vegetarian, but I think that we are too discriminating with the term animal cruelty. I love my dogs, but in some countries people eat dogs and cats. How do you feel about that? You know the money we spend on our pets a month could feed 2 or more starving kids in Africa? Animal cruelty?

[todderic]

kazuya1196... There are many causes. Feeding kids around the world, AIDS, Cancer, homelessness... and animal cruelty. The video you just watched is about animal cruelty. It is one cause out of many. It doesn't mean we don't care about the others, this just happens to be the cause WE have chosen to fight for. I don't see how or why we should neglect our pets because there are children starving in Africa. Maybe I'm just not understanding your point?

[kazuya1196]

My point is: why keep pets at all?

[todderic]

Only a true animal lover would understand.

And "why keep pets at all" is not a question a true animal lover would even ask.

[kazuya1196]

I love animals, but to me that's all they are, animals. I wouldn't be deliberately cruel to an animal or have I ever been, but I think that people should get priority over animals. Why are people rescuing pets when we could be rescuing starving kids in Africa or Brazil?

[todderic]

Ya know, I'm sorry I don't know what your point is, and I really don't want to argue with you. But your response doesn't make much sense to me. We should STOP rescing pets so we can rescue starving kids? You mean it's one or the other? Should we just stop rescuing animals altogether and shrug our shoulders when we hear of abuse? I really, really, really don't know where you're coming from :(

[kazuya1196]

Well, I guess I have to spell it out for you, why are we spending hundreds of dollars to buy a pet and then pay hundreds to bring it to a vet and hundreds a year to feed when they serve no purpose? We could be spending that money on helping the poor and starving kids in Africa and other developing countries. There are animals in shelters, because we'd rather spend hundreds on a pet rather than help the needy. If we stopped keeping pets there'd be no animals in shelters.

[kazuya1196]

I feel really bad for the animals in those shelters, but the only way to really stop animals from ending up in shelters is to stop owning pets or PAYING for pets. Breeders keep breeding puppies because they know that we are willing to pay hundreds for a pet and are also aware that a lot of them will end up in shelters. If we stop owning pets or paying for them the demand is eliminiated and that will also stop the continuous stream of puppies into shelters.

[todderic]

They serve no purpose?!?

Look, I think this conversation is over. If you don't believe pets serve a purpose and believe animals aren't important enough to rescue, then I can't help you.

Sorry.

[kazuya1196]

Other than working and herding dogs pets serve no purpose other than to keep us company, but if you have friends they aren't really necessary.

[reckless1962]

I suggest you tell Skye, a blue border collie, that she serves no purpose, when her full time job is to take care of a special needs child, as many dogs are service dogs. Shame some people are just too filled with anger and lash out needlessly. You can see Skye open my "Grownup Christmas Wish" video.

[egriswold]

The world has alot of problems not just dogs and not just kids in africa and developing countries, The point is every person has the freedom to choose what cause they will support and believe in, good for you that you believe in yours but dont be so close minded, and tell someone that the cause they believe in is stupid....

[kazuya1196]

Never said it was stupid, just that it should be the last of our concerns. If there were a list of which cause gets priority, this cause would be somewhere near the bottom.

[reckless1962]

Thanks for your comment. it's appreciated!

Gisele

Reckless1962

[ZEPHYRZOO]

Just curious what you are doing to help starving children? Why be so mean spirited to someone who is trying to help make this world a better place be it for animals or people?

[kazuya1196]

I've personally saved over 250 kids in Haiti. I'm volunteering my time to make people aware of hunger and poverty in the world. You? Once you volunteer for these charities you'll see who has priority. And yes I am being mean spirited because you guys aren't making the world a better place. Peace.

[todderic]

So kazuya1196, you're a saint. Good for you. But why are you here? In the time it has taken you to write all these comments, you could have been saving 250 more kids in Haiti.

This video has nothing to do with your cause, and you obviously are against saving animals... Are you here to just to cause trouble?

[kazuya1196]

I am anything but a saint and all these comments combined took me under 5 minutes to post. I'm pretty familiar with the keyboard. Not against saving animals just letting you guys know that until we do something about starving kids we should not focus on this cause. And also pointing out that ironically it's because people love pets that there are animals in shelters, just an unpleasant fact that many of you are unwilling to accept. Side note: there are starving kids in the US too.

[ThreeDogLimit]

I believe that everyone should stand for something but it's not up to you what that should be. You stick to the kids and to each their own. What about all the starving kids here?

[kazuya1196]

Didn't I also say that in one of my posts? Fact is that I can save more in developing countries than I can here. I know it's not up to me to decide who gets saved, but if I could help 50 in Haiti, but only 1 here, I can't in good conscience choose to help the one here and let 50 die in Haiti. The sad fact is that we just don't have enough money to save everyone, so we help as many as we can on a very limited budget.

[ratloverzoe]

the world doesnt just rotate around humans ya know. everyone and everyTHING matters. yeah, we know there are starving people everywhere! but thats not th only problem in this world we unfortunately created and developed.sadly animals cant fend for themselves and whats the sadder thing is that we are the ones causing it. i think we should fix what we caused AND save our own kind. like i said above, the world doesnt just rotate around humans. animals were here first.

[reckless1962]

Yes, animals were made first, and for those who believe in God, God put us in charge of them. We have not done a very good job.

[reckless1962]

I'm thrilled that you have rescued children. My goal is to stop our current animal over-population so that we can stop spending millions of dollars on pets, and start spending our time and attention on people, especially children & the elderly. But this is not the place to upset others and raise your flag of good-doing. We can't all do everything all of the time. We can choose a corner to focus on, and try our best. Please discontinue making your comments.

Gisele

(Reckless1962)

[ZEPHYRZOO]

Sorry this was meant to be a reply to this post:)

[cindyh2007]

Beautifully done. Thank you for getting the message out with your video and book. After our mastiff passed away unexpectedly our kids (with our help) adopted a pit/mix from the shelter... so many animals lives lost... I never realized until we went to the shelter... so sad... so very, very sad.

Thank you for your work!

[reckless1962]

Don't forget to review the book! Just go to lulu's site, the book's id is 1346558, The Story of Penelope, When Dogs Bite

[denniswest8]

Wow, heartfelt.

Busy Busy Border Collies

Great Video

[reckless1962]

We are all busy too Dennis! Thanks tons for your comment, and welcome! Thanks for your photos.

[reckless1962]

a nation can be judged on the way they treat their animals.

[ladyannjewels]

Love the music choice.... Great message