Post by chloe2 on Nov 7, 2009 14:55:47 GMT
I found this report written by someone attending a horse sale in Wales. It basically sums up why I think breeding of dogs should be greatly reduced and why people breeding intentionally or carelessly should reconsider. It brought tears to my eyes:-
"What did shock us all was the sheer amount of young puppies and dogs for sale. There where crate after crate of puppies stacked on top of each other, all trembling together for sale. Some looked so frightened and in poor conditions. We where told these puppies where 6 - 8 weeks old, but it was clear to anyone some these where a month old maximum!
Prices ranged from £40 - £225. There where Terriers, Cavalier crosses, Beagle crosses, Whippets, Staffs, Lurchers and many more breeds. It was heart retching to see these little faces and the sheer number for sale. One little puppy that really stood out was a very tiny Springer Spaniel puppy being carried around by his seller. We were informed he was 6 weeks old and his mother and some other siblings had already been sold. Upon looking at the puppy we agreed he was in fact more like 3 week old mark, still with very blue eyes and so small it was unbelievable he would grow into a Springer Spaniel. This distressed us all, after some phone calls to people we knew were seeking a Springer, we secured a permanent new home for him and managed to track the seller down, still with the puppy for sale. The tiny puppy was purchased for £50! Within minutes the same seller had the father of the pups out and for sale as well. The tiny Spaniel puppy had been given a better chance of live and we were all thrilled. He seemed quite bright despite his size, being dehydrated and full of worms. He was wrapped up in a fleece blanket, comforted and given some watered down milk, which he took very well. We pray he will continue to thrive and turn out into a beautiful dog. There were adult dogs of many and varied breeds also for sale, Most of these dogs where in fair condition but obviously terrified by the experience. A young boxer bit*h exchanged hands and went form one stall to the next. She was stunning and deserved a better quality of life than this. It appears to be a disposal ground and exchange site for ex-breeding dogsWe had gone with crates hoping to rescue some poultry to bring home, unfortunately for us none where present this time around. We are sure this will not be the case at the next gathering. Equine Market Watch appeared to be he only welfare group present to our knowledge on the day. No visible RSPCA presence and no visible trading standard presence. Police were on site. I went home after a long day saddened by the sights and sounds of the day. I could not wait all my equines and dogs and give them a big hug and reminded them how lucky they are. It was an experience I will never forget"
"What did shock us all was the sheer amount of young puppies and dogs for sale. There where crate after crate of puppies stacked on top of each other, all trembling together for sale. Some looked so frightened and in poor conditions. We where told these puppies where 6 - 8 weeks old, but it was clear to anyone some these where a month old maximum!
Prices ranged from £40 - £225. There where Terriers, Cavalier crosses, Beagle crosses, Whippets, Staffs, Lurchers and many more breeds. It was heart retching to see these little faces and the sheer number for sale. One little puppy that really stood out was a very tiny Springer Spaniel puppy being carried around by his seller. We were informed he was 6 weeks old and his mother and some other siblings had already been sold. Upon looking at the puppy we agreed he was in fact more like 3 week old mark, still with very blue eyes and so small it was unbelievable he would grow into a Springer Spaniel. This distressed us all, after some phone calls to people we knew were seeking a Springer, we secured a permanent new home for him and managed to track the seller down, still with the puppy for sale. The tiny puppy was purchased for £50! Within minutes the same seller had the father of the pups out and for sale as well. The tiny Spaniel puppy had been given a better chance of live and we were all thrilled. He seemed quite bright despite his size, being dehydrated and full of worms. He was wrapped up in a fleece blanket, comforted and given some watered down milk, which he took very well. We pray he will continue to thrive and turn out into a beautiful dog. There were adult dogs of many and varied breeds also for sale, Most of these dogs where in fair condition but obviously terrified by the experience. A young boxer bit*h exchanged hands and went form one stall to the next. She was stunning and deserved a better quality of life than this. It appears to be a disposal ground and exchange site for ex-breeding dogsWe had gone with crates hoping to rescue some poultry to bring home, unfortunately for us none where present this time around. We are sure this will not be the case at the next gathering. Equine Market Watch appeared to be he only welfare group present to our knowledge on the day. No visible RSPCA presence and no visible trading standard presence. Police were on site. I went home after a long day saddened by the sights and sounds of the day. I could not wait all my equines and dogs and give them a big hug and reminded them how lucky they are. It was an experience I will never forget"
