48-A-1275 Clarke's Hillside Kennel

It is typical for pet stores to tell customers that their puppies come from licensed breeders. What they dont say is that many USDA-licensed dog breeders maintain kennels like the one shown in this video, shot in April 2009. Best Friends has compiled this and other video footage to show the public what it really means to be a licensed breeder. To learn more about how puppies from kennels like this often end up for sale in retail pet stores, visit our website: http://puppiesarentproducts.com/

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[Comedyfordogs]

HSUS is mostly involved in getting legislation passed and busting puppy mills like the one in this video. The bulk of animals that are rescued from shelters are rescued by private rescue groups, which have no ties to HSUS. And all the local "humane societies" that aren't affiliated with HSUS. You honestly don't know what you're talking about. And what is your point, anyway? Watch the video again and try to become an actual human.

[Comedyfordogs]

I know quite a few rescue groups and never heard of one that profits. They are basically trying to save as many animals as they can of the 6 to 8 million that are killed each year in the U.S. They charge an adoption fee so that they can afford to keep rescuing more. Most dogs are not adopted right away and it's hard to find fosters, so they have to board them, plus pay for food, veterinary expenses, etc. until they find homes.

[Comedyfordogs]

There are sickos that abuse animals or sell them to labs, the other reason why rescues won't give pets away for free. Finding a decent home is their number one priority. The average $150 to $200 a rescue charges barely covers their expenses, and if the potential adopter cant afford that, its often an indication that they wont be able to afford to take proper care of the pet.

[Comedyfordogs]

like2bonree: that adoption fee that you say "animal rights groups" (I guess you mean rescue groups) charge is quite a bit less than what a breeder would charge and a small fraction of that a pet store charges. But all that aside, the most puzzling and disturbing aspect of your comment is, that after viewing this video, the only fault you can find is with animal RESCUERS.

[like2bonree]

Type this in on the search for youtube and watch the video.

SCAM ALERT - HSUS and Wayne Pacelle

[like2bonree]

Why should I trust you? Two of my children worked in rescue centers, one by the hsus. I know a lot about them.

Now trust me, the people involved in the upper part of the rescue groups (and not in the trenches) are raking in big big money in salaries and perks. Take away this and they are gone in a New York minute.

[Comedyfordogs]

That fee is quite a bit less than what a breeder would charge and a small fraction of that a pet store charges. But all that aside, the most puzzling and disturbing aspect of your comment is, that after viewing this video, the only fault you can find is the RESCUERS adoption fee.

[Comedyfordogs]

There are many sickos that abuse animals or sell them to labs; that's the other reason why rescues won't give pets away for free.

Trust me, finding a decent home is the number one priority. The average $150 to $200 a rescue charges barely covers expenses, and if the potential adopter cant afford that, its often an indication that they wont be able to afford to take proper care of the pet.

[Comedyfordogs]

I know quite a few rescue groups and never heard of one that profits. They are basically trying to save as many animals as they can of the 6 to 8 million that are killed each year in the U.S. They charge an adoption fee so that they can afford to keep rescuing more. Most dogs are not adopted right away and it's hard to find fosters, so they often have to board them, plus pay for food, veterinary expenses, etc. until they find homes.

[like2bonree]

puppies ARE products. Even animal rights groups won't "give" you one. You have to purchase it under the guise of a "donation" and to pay for spay/neuters,etc that were often already done when they acquired the dog. Even family homeowners who just have a litter or two every once in a while don't usually "give away" a puppy. They usually SELL them, more proof that puppies are products.