Comments on: Sept Review: Puppy Farm Awareness Day Report & Photos http://www.marcthevet.com/2009/09/sept-review-puppy-farm-awareness-day-report-photos/ Shaggy dog stories Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:07:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Puppy Love http://www.marcthevet.com/2009/09/sept-review-puppy-farm-awareness-day-report-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-1184 Puppy Love Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:43:51 +0000 http://www.marcthevet.com/?p=860#comment-1184 A donation with no strings would be the ethical thing Doglife , don't you agree ? A donation with no strings would be the ethical thing Doglife , don’t you agree ?

]]> By: A Dog's Life http://www.marcthevet.com/2009/09/sept-review-puppy-farm-awareness-day-report-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-1183 A Dog's Life Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:23:15 +0000 http://www.marcthevet.com/?p=860#comment-1183 Would Marc insist on a contract being signed tying Pro Dogs in with the K.C., or perhaps the K.C. would want to contract Pro Dogs? Not a very good idea Puppylove, think more carefully next time before posting such rubbish. Would Marc insist on a contract being signed tying Pro Dogs in with the K.C., or perhaps the K.C. would want to contract Pro Dogs?

Not a very good idea Puppylove, think more carefully next time before posting such rubbish.

]]> By: Puppy Love http://www.marcthevet.com/2009/09/sept-review-puppy-farm-awareness-day-report-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-1182 Puppy Love Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:21:33 +0000 http://www.marcthevet.com/?p=860#comment-1182 Didn't the KC also "use" the pup farm breeding girls for their campaign at Discover Dogs. They were photographed in front of the Stop Puppy Farming information were they not and interviewed for KC tv. Now with all their millions the KC could make a nice donation in gratitude don't you think? Shame on them too ! Didn’t the KC also “use” the pup farm breeding girls for their campaign at Discover Dogs. They were photographed in front of the Stop Puppy Farming information were they not and interviewed for KC tv. Now with all their millions the KC could make a nice donation in gratitude don’t you think? Shame on them too !

]]> By: Purple Puppy http://www.marcthevet.com/2009/09/sept-review-puppy-farm-awareness-day-report-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-1181 Purple Puppy Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:30:05 +0000 http://www.marcthevet.com/?p=860#comment-1181 Marc, it disturbs me that you say that no funds were raised on the day. I was there with my family and we gave donations to people with buckets raising money for the three charities that you had chosen; Hope Rescue, Sussex Pet Rescue and Pro Dogs Direct. You will have known before the start of the day who would and who wouldn't be attending. The day was also sponsored by Eukanuba which is an extremely profitable organisation. Had I known that my donations were not going to the aforementioned charities, I wouldn't have given so generously. Also, what about the costs incurred by these three charities to be at the day? Presumably they had to fund their expenses themselves from already tightly stretched resources. These charities are being penalised because you were let down. It was your day, which without these charities wouldn't have had the impact that it did. Play fair Marc, and send a donation to all three of these charities for all the good work that they do. And if you do hold another Awareness Day next year, be honest with the public as to how exactly their donations are going to be spent. We don't need another RSPCA. Marc, it disturbs me that you say that no funds were raised on the day. I was there with my family and we gave donations to people with buckets raising money for the three charities that you had chosen; Hope Rescue, Sussex Pet Rescue and Pro Dogs Direct. You will have known before the start of the day who would and who wouldn’t be attending. The day was also sponsored by Eukanuba which is an extremely profitable organisation. Had I known that my donations were not going to the aforementioned charities, I wouldn’t have given so generously. Also, what about the costs incurred by these three charities to be at the day? Presumably they had to fund their expenses themselves from already tightly stretched resources. These charities are being penalised because you were let down. It was your day, which without these charities wouldn’t have had the impact that it did. Play fair Marc, and send a donation to all three of these charities for all the good work that they do. And if you do hold another Awareness Day next year, be honest with the public as to how exactly their donations are going to be spent. We don’t need another RSPCA.

]]> By: A Dog's Life http://www.marcthevet.com/2009/09/sept-review-puppy-farm-awareness-day-report-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-1179 A Dog's Life Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:51:43 +0000 http://www.marcthevet.com/?p=860#comment-1179 Puppy Alert, I would be interested to know who you blame. Puppy Alert,
I would be interested to know who you blame.

]]> By: A Dog's Life http://www.marcthevet.com/2009/09/sept-review-puppy-farm-awareness-day-report-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-1172 A Dog's Life Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:14:23 +0000 http://www.marcthevet.com/?p=860#comment-1172 Marc, Were doners not advised that cheques be made out to Pet.Net and not directly to the rescues? Were not S.O.F.A.(under your direction) collecting money for Pro Dogs Direct, what happened to money collected? I think an explanation is required. Marc,
Were doners not advised that cheques be made out to Pet.Net and not directly to the rescues?
Were not S.O.F.A.(under your direction) collecting money for Pro Dogs Direct, what happened to money collected? I think an explanation is required.

]]> By: Marc http://www.marcthevet.com/2009/09/sept-review-puppy-farm-awareness-day-report-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-1169 Marc Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:11:01 +0000 http://www.marcthevet.com/?p=860#comment-1169 Hey John, Firstly thanks for your comment and for attending what turned out to be such an important and special day for the future of dogs in this country. In answer to your question, sadly no funds were raised. The combination of being very badly let down by a few exhibitors at the last minute (see above) as well as not being professional event organizers meant that we actually made quite a substantial loss on the event but the message it gave out and the overall vibe from all the supporters was well worth it! We learned alot from the whole experience so next year's event will be bigger and better and hopefully we can make a profit to donate too. The charities that attended did collect money on their own stalls though but I'm not sure how much. Hope that helps, and we see you again at Puppy Farm Awareness Day 2010. Regards, Marc Hey John,

Firstly thanks for your comment and for attending what turned out to be such an important and special day for the future of dogs in this country.

In answer to your question, sadly no funds were raised. The combination of being very badly let down by a few exhibitors at the last minute (see above) as well as not being professional event organizers meant that we actually made quite a substantial loss on the event but the message it gave out and the overall vibe from all the supporters was well worth it!

We learned alot from the whole experience so next year’s event will be bigger and better and hopefully we can make a profit to donate too. The charities that attended did collect money on their own stalls though but I’m not sure how much.

Hope that helps, and we see you again at Puppy Farm Awareness Day 2010.

Regards,

Marc

]]> By: John Hamish http://www.marcthevet.com/2009/09/sept-review-puppy-farm-awareness-day-report-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-1167 John Hamish Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:09:58 +0000 http://www.marcthevet.com/?p=860#comment-1167 Marc,as a member of the public who attended the Puppy Farm Awareness day, can you tell me how much money was raised on the day, and how much the selected charities received? Many thanks Marc,as a member of the public who attended the Puppy Farm Awareness day, can you tell me how much money was raised on the day, and how much the selected charities received?

Many thanks

]]> By: Puppy Alert http://www.marcthevet.com/2009/09/sept-review-puppy-farm-awareness-day-report-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-1088 Puppy Alert Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:07:14 +0000 http://www.marcthevet.com/?p=860#comment-1088 Everyone can blame everyone else for the present situation regarding dog breeding and puppy trafficking. But who really is to blame? Some blame the Government, others the Councils, the RSPCA, the Kennel Club, Dog Lovers UK Ltd, the consumer. Even anti puppy farming groups/individuals are divided on where or who to blame in the present situation resulting in some trying to gain supremacy over another. Is it not time this stupidy halted and everyone got down to the root of the problem which is overbreeding of sick and diseased dogs and selling to dealers and pet shops? Councils licensing commercial kennels that have too many dogs, breeders that do not health screen, the selling off puppies to dealers and pet shops all contribute to the present situation. Lack of irrefutable identification for all dogs used for breeding and puppies when sold and linked to the breeder.All breeders identified in all adverts by their licence number. Make every breeder responsible prior to starting a breeding programe even if they only want to breed one litter. I could go on forever but inadequate space. To this end I have written an 18 page report which I hope will identify and suggest a better solution than what we have at present which is clearly not working for the dogs used for breeding, the puppies or the consumer. The only people to gain at present are those that have one motivation and that is monetary gain at the expense of animal welfare which is seriously lacking. I daresay I too will receive in response some back biting as no one appears to be immune if they campaign against puppy farming. How sad and stupid adults can be never fails to surprise me when really it would be better that they retired from the scene or handed the reigns over to those that can continue in a reasoned and sensible manner than to pick fault ad bicker with those that are after all just trying to do their best unfunded and unsupported by larger charities. Everyone can blame everyone else for the present situation regarding dog breeding and puppy trafficking. But who really is to blame? Some blame the Government, others the Councils, the RSPCA, the Kennel Club, Dog Lovers UK Ltd, the consumer. Even anti puppy farming groups/individuals are divided on where or who to blame in the present situation resulting in some trying to gain supremacy over another. Is it not time this stupidy halted and everyone got down to the root of the problem which is overbreeding of sick and diseased dogs and selling to dealers and pet shops? Councils licensing commercial kennels that have too many dogs, breeders that do not health screen, the selling off puppies to dealers and pet shops all contribute to the present situation. Lack of irrefutable identification for all dogs used for breeding and puppies when sold and linked to the breeder.All breeders identified in all adverts by their licence number.
Make every breeder responsible prior to starting a breeding programe even if they only want to breed one litter.
I could go on forever but inadequate space. To this end I have written an 18 page report which I hope will identify and suggest a better solution than what we have at present which is clearly not working for the dogs used for breeding, the puppies or the consumer. The only people to gain at present are those that have one motivation and that is monetary gain at the expense of animal welfare which is seriously lacking.
I daresay I too will receive in response some back biting as no one appears to be immune if they campaign against puppy farming. How sad and stupid adults can be never fails to surprise me when really it would be better that they retired from the scene or handed the reigns over to those that can continue in a reasoned and sensible manner than to pick fault ad bicker with those that are after all just trying to do their best unfunded and unsupported by larger charities.

]]> By: A Dog's Life http://www.marcthevet.com/2009/09/sept-review-puppy-farm-awareness-day-report-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-1079 A Dog's Life Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:10:36 +0000 http://www.marcthevet.com/?p=860#comment-1079 Hi Marc, I understand you are looking for pictures of puppy farmed dogs and/or ex-breeding bitches. The K.C. will, no doubt, make a superficial effort to highlight the puppy farm scandal but it is not in their interests to curb pf as many litters registered with them are from these horrendous places. Didn't the KC hold a meeting with the RSPCA & Dogs Trust in January 2006 (three years ago) which was hailed a success. Isn't it true that between these three venerable organisations they could not agree a definition of the term puppy farming. All three were "developing a joint and co-ordinated strategy" Caroline Kisco said "This meeting proved extremely beneficial as a starting point for all concerned, in our attempts to find ways of dealing with the health and welfare issues that puppy farming can cause. The discussions will be made in due course" Isn't it true that discussions fell by the wayside and were never heard of again? I sent you all the complaints we had received against the K.C., that in itself is a condemnation of the K.C. RSPCA have been investigating puppy farming since 1985 - 24 years ago. The Dogs Trust are involved in so many campaigns that I wonder if Clarissa Baldwin has any time between her meetings, lunches etc to attend to her one and only rescue dog. Regards, Hi Marc,

I understand you are looking for pictures of puppy farmed dogs and/or ex-breeding bitches. The K.C. will, no doubt, make a superficial effort to highlight the puppy farm scandal but it is not in their interests to curb pf as many litters registered with them are from these horrendous places.

Didn’t the KC hold a meeting with the RSPCA & Dogs Trust in January 2006 (three years ago) which was hailed a success. Isn’t it true that between these three venerable organisations they could not agree a definition of the term puppy farming. All three were “developing a joint and co-ordinated strategy”

Caroline Kisco said “This meeting proved extremely beneficial as a starting point for all concerned, in our attempts to find ways of dealing with the health and welfare issues that puppy farming can cause. The discussions will be made in due course”

Isn’t it true that discussions fell by the wayside and were never heard of again?

I sent you all the complaints we had received against the K.C., that in itself is a condemnation of the K.C.

RSPCA have been investigating puppy farming since 1985 – 24 years ago. The Dogs Trust are involved in so many campaigns that I wonder if Clarissa Baldwin has any time between her meetings, lunches etc to attend to her one and only rescue dog.

Regards,

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