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AN Community => AN Community => Topic started by: Dog Lover on March 13, 2009, 07:42:09 pm
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I've recently found something I'm passionate about - stopping puppy mills - and it has actually helped me feel physically better. (wierd, huh). I have volunteered for an animal rescue group for about a year now - technial help, really...I designed, developed and maintain our website, and am also on the board of another animal group that is just in it's infancy (yeah, I'm the crazy dog lady on the corner ;))
I am 50 yrs old and am going to my very first protest tomorrow - a National Peaceful Protest of Pet Land stores, who openly buy from puppy mills. :'(
Right now in Iowa there is a bill that will hopefully be voted on next week - to put more restrictions on puppy mills. There is an online petition about this bill whos goal is to get 2000 signatures. If you are interested in taking a look or possibly signing it, too, here is the link. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/69/stop-puppy-mills-in-the-state-of-iowausa (http://www.thepetitionsite.com/69/stop-puppy-mills-in-the-state-of-iowausa).
I can't believe how energized I have felt since getting involved in this. Sure has taken my mind off of other things (tinitus, tiredness, etc.).
Cathy
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Dog Lover,
I don't live in Iowa, so I guess it wouldn't matter if I signed but please know my thoughts are with you for success. Glad to hear you are feeling better, doing a good thing really does help.
Good Luck & Take care,
Darlene
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Don't know if it matters where you live or not. Lots of people have signed from all over the US and Canada. ;D
And yes, it really does help, doesn't it?
Cathy
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Cathy -
Good for you! It does help to get involved that something you love, whether you've had an AN or not.
I will gladly sign the petition if it will help (I don't live in Iowa either). I was active in greyhound rescue when I lived in NY and had a retired racing greyhound for almost 10 years. I'm a sucker for animals and kids - I always have too many of both! :D
Good luck at your protest - hope I don't see you on the news! :D
My pound puppies and I will be supporting you in spirit!
Lori
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OK, I will sign now!
Good Luck!
Darlene
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Cathy ~
Good for you! My dad, a part-time (volunteer) dog obedience trainer, was the proud owner of a purebred, champion Boxer and detested puppy mills. I grew up being a dog lover and still am, although my relatively small condo doesn't allow me the luxury of owning a dog right now. I certainly empathize with your cause.
Obviously, the proven tactic of finding something outside of yourself to focus on and put your time and energy into is proving beneficial to you, as it usually does. I applaud your work and trust that it will continue to help you and the puppies you are trying to protect. Oh, I signed the petition. :)
Jim
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Awesome! Thanks everyone. I hate pictures of myself, but had my brother take this of me with my phone. Didn't do too bad of a job.
(http://www.cmbolson.com/Pic/Cathy_protest3.jpg)
Cathy
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Done!
Nancy
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I'm so glad you are involved with such a worthy cause! It does help to get our mind on other things, and I'm so happy for you.
GREAT PICTURE! You go, girl!
Lacey
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Signed...good job Cathy. These places really need to be closed down. I'm a big proponent of going to the local pound/rescue and getting a dog. All the dogs I've ever had have been pound pups. I just lost my best friend of 15 years, Samba. When the pain settles a bit i'll go find a pup that reminds me of her to share our home with. The place seems so empty without her.
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Ahhh...I understand exactly how you feel. :'( That's how we ended up with our little Riley ... and then got Sammie Roo as a sister for her.
Thank you all for your help!
Cathy