Other articles with keyword "DOGGIEPING" since 12/29/04
Posted on 12/21/2005 5:35:50 AM PST by DumpsterDiver
SAN YSIDRO, Calif. — Puppy smugglers continue flooding the market with animals from Mexico, many of which die or pose health hazards to unsuspecting buyers, according to a recent survey. Animal welfare agency inspectors found 517 puppies, many concealed in vehicles and destined for swap meets across Southern California, during the two-week survey earlier this month at the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa ports of entry.
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To get them across the border, smugglers often stuff the dogs in packing crates or hide them in spare-tire wheel wells. The puppies are heard whimpering inside trunks or underneath seats. When bringing puppies into the country, people must present proof of ownership, typically veterinary records. But the documents are often fraudulent, officials say.
In egregious cases, smugglers are cited and fined.
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Would this be of interest to your ping list?
Maybe we can get PETA all whipped up to close down the borders???
Naaaaaaa
Stuff the smugglers into a trunk and leave them in the desert on a hot day.
Sorry if I seem harsh, but humans and dogs have a long, interdependent relationship. They truly are "mans best friend" - loyal, trusting, and intelligent. We owe them better. Any man who would abuse a dog would do the same to other people.
What next? Cat juggling???
Yes.
The animals are usually mixed-breed poodles and other toy breeds and sold to buyers at swap meets or through classified advertising. Most of them don't live for very long as they haven't been vaccinated and many of them have parvovirus, distemper, scabies and other ailments.
We need a save the puppies and an illegal aliens puppy ping!
God bless puppies everywhere.
The love of my life, Sparky Pulido decided to spend Christmas with Jesus this year!!
Lucky Him!
My first Christmas without Sparky, tears are in my eyes already. It will be a blue Christmas without him.
Just seems like they wouldn't get much for them if they aren't purebred or documented... Not really worth the trouble. I'd think the same volume of drugs as they have puppies would gain them a lot more.
Little disease carriers....either cannine or human pathogens..
Got to get rid of American's guard dogs...
They are just coming here to do the doody American dogs are too lazy to doody
Oh, I'm so sorry you lost Sparkey! I have lost 5 over the years and each one breaks my heart a little more.
As for the smugglers, they, like puppy mills would be out of business in a heartbeat if the puppy buying public would use their heads. Don't buy puppies from middle men (this includes pet shops, flea markets, people in the Walmart parking lot, etc). Do your research before you buy a puppy and see what sorts of health problems the breed has so you can know which health clearances the parents should have and what they should look like (and yes, you should ask to see them). Deal with a breeder who wants to know about YOU and not just if your check will clear. OR get your puppy from a humane shelter.
susie
| THERE is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; And when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buy When the fourteen years which Nature permits When the body that lived at your single will, We’ve sorrow enough in the natural way, |
(I hope it's not too late for someone to find you a furry Christmas present.)
As I used to say in the kennel business "The job's not finished until the pooper work's done!"
Whats next? Cat juggling???
Maybe, but mixed breeds like labradoodles sell in the range of $2500 apiece all over the internet. And yes, people buy them.
susie
The documents are forged and the article claims most of the dogs sell for $300 to $1,000.
I'd think the same volume of drugs as they have puppies would gain them a lot more.
There is more money in drugs, but the penalities are a lot stiffer if you're caught. When it comes to smuggling puppies, the article stated: "In egregious cases, smugglers are cited and fined." That's just a slap on the wrist.
Well, people are nuts... this dovetails nicely I guess with the ping from last night about the decision to not sell pets on ebay.
I'm sorry to hear that, chicagolady.
My first Christmas without Sparky, tears are in my eyes already. It will be a blue Christmas without him.
Yes, it will. Hang in there.
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