Meet the Parents...and the FOCKERS that breed them!!!

[Michelle Sampson]

I had a very disturbing night last week. I offered my driving services to Under Dog Rescue. They needed someone to go to Tampa to meet a transport that had just picked up 8 dogs that were rescued from a Back Yard Breeder in Lake City Florida.

When I got to the house and around the back where these precious babies were patiently waiting, I couldn't believe my eyes. They were the most pathetic, broken little souls. I could hardly hold back the tears. They were a hot mess to say the least; malnourished, eye issues, skin issues which include very painful open sores, a couple that walked with a limp, and many more disturbing afflictions.

I got them in my car and and blazed down to Glenda's house. When we arrived I gave them all, which assuredly was their very first bath. The look in their eyes told me how grateful they were to be rescued from the living hell they had to endure for so many years.

This very special group of moms and dads will get the happy ending. My heart and soul cries for the ones still living the nightmare. Living in cages their whole life, never given love, never knowing the feeling of grass under their paws. These poor parents are the forgotton, used simply to pump out as many puppies as possible. When they are no longer of use many times they are killed, or treated so poorly that eventually it will cause their early demise.

I have included pictures of "THE LUCKY 8" they will all be available for adoption in a couple of weeks, some will take longer to heal. But if anyone reading this want's to help make one of these babies dreams come true, and actually contribute to the happy ending, please e-mail me and I can arrange for you to meet them

NOW MEET THE FOCKERS

"Puppy Mills/Back Yard Breeders, sometimes known as puppy farms, are large and small-scale dog breeding facilities that operate under substandard breeding conditions, causing the development of chronic health problems, temperament issues, and hereditary defects in puppies that come from the mills. The high numbers of euthanized animals (4 million dogs per year in U.S.) has led animal rights advocates to oppose the mass breeding of pet animals, a view that the profitable breeding industry opposes."


When you walk pass petshops or farms showcasing those cutesy cutesy little puppies, have you ever wondered where they came from? They looked cute alright, but what about their parents? Are they in good shape as well? Did you know that most puppies won't display their defects, if any at all, until they're much older? Which is why petshops / petfarms they sell puppies at very young age, and as these puppies grew well into 5 or 6 months old, their pricetag is slashed by almost HALF.

Many purchase on impulse, while some others are just looking for an easy way out after being "sick and tired of going through rounds of so-called screenings and interviews just to adopt one dog". I do believe there are some that don't even know that dog shelters do exists.

I wan't to emplore you to adopt, not shop. Petfinder.com is a tremendous resource to find the pet of your dreams. Whatever breed you're looking for, trust me you will find them on this site.

P.S.
Please forgive my girls in some of the shots...these puppies are hard to reign in..no pun intended...

Peace & Pet Love!

[Marcy Stern]

I love Underdog Rescue - they brought the love of my life into my world 2 years ago. I wish I could do more, but I make regular donations for now. I also lost a friend a couple of months ago & Underdog helped me get my friend's Lhasa adopted. Amazing bunch of volunteers! Yes, I can't even imagine why people would buy pets from pet stores or mills.

[Lynn]

People just don't realize how many hundreds of thousands of these poor animals are out there, waiting to be rescued and their misery to end. Thank you Michelle, for helping bring attention to this horrible, sad epidemic. I used to love going to pet shops to spend time with the puppies - before I became educated. Now the sight of a pet store that sells live animals makes me sick!!! I actually work with someone who has a relative in Indiana who operates a puppy mill - the woman is clueless! She had an answer for everything...... I had to walk away from her and end the conversation because she just doesn't get it! So frustrating!!
f you EVER need help with a rescue like this, please call me
306-8265, I'll go with you! Keep up the awesome work!

[Girl Friday Services]

Michelle, I will never comprehend how you are able to do what you do for these precious wonderful creatures. You are the guardian angel for animals! Thank you for helping out. I fought back the tears looking at the pictures.

[Kathryn Ewing (Kat)]

I will never get used to seeing or hearing about abused animals. It always makes me sick to my stomach! Thank you Candace, for mentioning Michelle's TV show. If we all do our best to pass the word, we can help!

[Judy M Martin]

Thanks for helping. I fostered & adopted a puppy mill rescue 4 years ago. One of the best decisions I've made. It took Mickey a long time to trust yet with patience and help of another dog in our home he has become the most wonderful, loving pet. Please rescue!

[Candace Botha]

For those of you who do not know this, Michelle also has a television show and is seeking sponsors so that the show can stay on the air and she can continue her "angelic" work. Yes, Michelle, you are an angel, because there are few people who would have made the trip to Tampa last night to do what you. God bless you, girl...and let your message be heard throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties, especially by those who can afford to help support you in your efforts!

[Michelle Donner]

Michelle, I am so glad that you posted this and are telling the story for these puppies and parents that can't tell it themselves. I want to throw up. it's so sad. I also want to add that if anyone reading this would like to help Michelle in all of her AMAZING RESCUE Efforts, they can give to GIMME SHELTER Pet Rescue. She's out there seeing all of this and doing what a lot of us could not do.. so PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TO SUPPORT HER CAUSE... It's a write-off and You will feel AWESOME FOR HELPING... http://www.gimmeshelterpets.com

[Backyard Getaway (Lisa)]

Michelle, aren't there animal cruelty laws? Shouldn't clay county be able to file charges against these breeders if they are doing this every years? Sickening!

[Elizabeth Potier Harrison]

Thank you for posting this Michelle. So many people do not know what really goes on in these puppy mills / backyard breeders... I don't understand why they are not shut down for animal cruelty...but I could go on and on all night. I will be cross posting your story...

[Michelle Sampson]

I felt the need to inject a sliver of humor..to keep everyone from slitting their wrists..:)