This past Saturday on Animal Planet they aired the Eukanuba dog show. Maybe you can write to Animal Planet too and ask them not to show dog shows but I dont think it will do any good.

Posted by: Rex's Mom | February 3, 2009 05:00 PM

Supporting the AKC and their dog shows equals supporting PUPPY MILLS

The AKC makes most of its money from puppy mill registrations. That is the blood money that pays for these dog shows, etc

http://www.bogartsdaddy.com/Bouvier/Bouv_Pages/article-inquire-puppymills-AKC.htm

Do a google search for AKC PUPPY MILLS

The AKC even has a Large Volume Breeder (puppy mill) committee to solicit puppy mill registrations!

They have business deals with Petland and their puppy mill dog sales

The AKC lobbies for puppy mill, and against puppy mill regulations

These "show breeders" all feed off that puppy mill suffering!

Posted by: kelly | February 3, 2009 05:13 PM

Why not post the adress so people can send they're own letters?

If its one thing the Parents Television Council shows its that if everyone in an organization sends one letter showing they are displeased over what the advertisers are sponsoring they might cave. :)

Thats just what I assume. I mean I'd accutally be more inclined to support this than the Parent's Television Council. So yeah good luck with this. ^_^;

Posted by: Pepsi One is Fun | February 3, 2009 05:52 PM

When I was growing up, my family had two purebreds: a standard poodle and a yorkshire terrier. Neither were show quality for these reasons: The poodle was brain damaged after a bout with distemper (which he had before we adopted him and which my parents were not told about until they took him to the vet who had treated him for the distemper). Knowing he would probably be destroyed if they returned him, they opted to keep him. He led a comfortable life with us until he passed away at age 14. The yorkshire terrier had horrible skin problems all of his life and we had to have him euthanized when I was in high school. We adopted him when I was six and I was heartbroken. My parents applied for AKC papers and received an apologetic letter stating there were no champions in his line (big surprize) but we loved him anyway. I don't know how much money and time my mom spent on his skin but it was probably thousands of dollars, and when I was in sixth grade I pounded another girl into the pavement for teasing my little dog. The dog I have now is Border Collie/Black Lab mix and is wonderfully healthy, praise God! And he is also neutered. The message: purebreds more often than not have hearbreaking physical problems and while mixes can have them also, there is a lot to be said for "hybrid vigor." But please always neuter or spay them.

Posted by: Rev. Meg Schramm | February 4, 2009 10:34 AM

You know that company LifeLock? The identity theft protection company where the prsident puts his social security number on public signs and trucks?

Well apparently that scumbag isn't concerned about the fact that a high percentage of AKC registrations are FALSIFIED "fake id."

The AKC doesn't even check the accuracy of its registrations.

LifeLock is an advertiser for this AKC dog show.

Tell Todd Davis what a tool he is http://www.lifelock.com/about-us/about-lifelock/contact-us

Posted by: kelly | February 4, 2009 11:00 AM

Animal Planet also debut a new show this Friday called "Jockeys". I doubt that the suffering and cruelty inherent in horse racing will be featured. The promos show many horses falling on the track, but we are supposed to feel sorry for the jockeys who are so "brave??" Well the horses are exploited and don't have a choice. PETA< please write Animal Planet one of your pithy letters.

Posted by: valerie | February 4, 2009 12:20 PM

Rev Meg, Your dogs skin problems sound like the results of feeding the dog commercial dog food that has grain or other common poor quality ingredients. Most commercial dog food, including Pedigree is just poison for dogs and leads to all types of health issues. Had you been feeding the dog a diet of protien and vegatables with no grain and no garbage it likely would have lived a happy and healthy life. Food allergies and premature cancer affect many dogs of all breeding. Consummers should be aware that corporate america is trying to steal all their money anyway they can. They are more than happy to make you and your pets sick with junk food and then sell you pharmacuticals to treat your symtoms.

Posted by: Joanna | February 4, 2009 12:21 PM

Hi, Joanna,

Guess what my current dog's favorite food is?

Green beans.

We mix that in with a cupful of non-wheat based dog food and he inhales it. He has a beautful thick shiny black coat that everyone compliments him on.

Buck gets misidentified as a purebred Flat Coated retriever all of the time...and I am happy to point out that he is a Border Collie/Black Lab mix. No webbed footing such as Flat Coated retrievers have.

Posted by: Rev. Meg | February 4, 2009 01:55 PM

I agree with Rex's Mom in that PETA needs to get on Animal Planet if you don't like televised dog shows being sponsored by dog food companies.

Also 100% agree with Valerie on PETA getting in Animal Planet's face on "Jockeys". If the promo will use footage of horses going down, I rather doubt the show will spare the viewer more of it. And if PETA won't do it, then I hope individuals will rally and get others to write AP.

As to allergies, I found and recommend Dr. Alfred J. Plechner's, books: Pet Allergies and Pets at Risk. His ideas have proven very helpful for my allergy problem dogs while giving much insight into the why behind it.

tata

Posted by: Jenn | February 4, 2009 02:19 PM

As well as taking part in active communication with these groups and attempting to get their attention, there is other help that is desperately needed.
Adopt an animal from any of the high-kill shelters in your area. Go to petfinders.com or dogsindanger.com on the internet or visit a city pound or county shelter and take home one of the animals in need, many of whom started their sad lives in puppy mills.
Refuse to purchase a pet in any pet store or from a breeder. Save a life.
If it is not possible to bring an adopted pet into your life, please, volunteer to help rescue organizations find loving homes for animals currently in pounds awaiting death. Every life counts.
Thank you.

Posted by: Pamela Buckner | February 5, 2009 08:00 PM