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Hope, For The Holidays - Part II

by Mr. Ed — Read all 1,530 poems by Mr. Ed

Friday, December 4, 2009


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“Frankly, when it comes to regulating dog breeders,

We have fallen short of many other states – until today.”

 

Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle

 

 

Some wonderful news out of Wisconsin

It just passed its new ‘Puppy Mill Law’

And now, it finally joins nine other states

But there is much work to do, to get them all

 

This law requires these canine breeders to get licensed

And breeding facilities will finally be inspected, regularly

Breeders are also required to provide ample food and water

And safe and clean enclosures, and even dog exercise facilities

 

Wisconsin now joins the states of Arizona, Connecticut, Indiana

Maine, Nebraska, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Tennessee

In finally passing some state legislation, that helps to protect these canines

And this legislation appropriately became law during Puppy Mill Action Week

 

Dog Advocates all across these United States are now applauding Wisconsin

And, if you live in a state other than these 10, please contact your state legislators

Demand that they also now take some action to start protecting Man’s Best Friend

During the Holidays, is the time for each of us, to help America’s canines, even more

 

And Please Join Us, In Promoting Dog Adoption over Purchase, This Holiday Season;

We All Need To Become Dog’s Best Friend, For Puppy Mill Cruelty, To Finally End

 

“The Puppy Mills won’t disappear overnight, simply because of this new law.

It will take years of work to clean up after a very cruel and abusive industry,

That flourished in Wisconsin during years with no regulations.

We have much work ahead of us.”

 

Eilene Ribbens,

The Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project

 
  


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Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on December 19, 2009
10 of 50, yegods

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on December 5, 2009
May this awareness be contagious and EVERY state needs to comply!

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on December 4, 2009
again, thanks for this!

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on December 4, 2009
I have NEVER bought a dog, only adopted. I just love a mutt that I can identify with. I see no reason to allow the raising of purebred dogs except, perhaps, for working dogs. Those, dogs need to be regulated and only sold to those who actually can prove need for a purebred working dog. Thank you for bringing this up at Christmastime, Ed. Perhaps your words will give a few more dogs a Merry Christmas and a happily ever after.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on December 4, 2009
Most Excellent! 10 down 40 to go! Patrick

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on December 4, 2009
A great reminder Ed, and do you know if there is similiar legislation in affect in Canada?
Fee

Reviewed on December 4, 2009
This is wonderful news, I'll send it on to the Ottawa Animal Rights people, the sure could use some encouraging news that the world is moving their way. Blessings! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed on December 4, 2009
Your dedication for animal welfare is unlimited, dear friend and that is why your muse never runs out of steam. it has a constant supply of energy from a source that never exhausts. Thanks and much appreciation to you

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on December 4, 2009
Fabulous news, Ed!! Bless the helpless,defenseless animals...

Anna

Reviewed on December 4, 2009
WONDERFUL news: now if the rest of the states would follow, it would be great for all involved! Hooray for Wisconsin! And especially for the puppies!! =] Well done, Ed.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on December 4, 2009
Shouldn't we start a campaign in California too?

Georg


Reviewed by Richard Arrington (Reader)
Reviewed on December 4, 2009
This is very good news and informative.


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