Oprah to investigate abuse at puppy mills REAIR May 29

[Jessika]

Just a question... Are you considered less reputable if you choose NOT to vaccinate? I just ask 'cause I believe there are a few folks on this board who do titers instead of having their puppers inoculated every year.

You know, on a personal level I don't see a problem with it because at least they're being brought to the vet and being examined, etc, and they're obviously having blood work done. As a breeder though, I can see how it may be a different story. I suppose so long as it isn't like, a ten litter a year operation type of breeder, maybe one or two litters a year, something small, maybe that would still be reputable. Well... I'm not sure, I'll have to do some more thinking on it, but bottom line they're getting checked out by a vet and how can that be a bad thing?

[Spiritwind]

You know, on a personal level I don't see a problem with it because at least they're being brought to the vet and being examined, etc, and they're obviously having blood work done. As a breeder though, I can see how it may be a different story. I suppose so long as it isn't like, a ten litter a year operation type of breeder, maybe one or two litters a year, something small, maybe that would still be reputable. Well... I'm not sure, I'll have to do some more thinking on it, but bottom line they're getting checked out by a vet and how can that be a bad thing?

I have no problem with people who do titers instead of vaccinations... I'm not really following how the 10 litters a year comes into play??... not that I think anyone should have 10 litters a year, but I'm not following how that has anything to do with titers vs. vaccinations.. maybe its because I am currently fighting off the Flu and so I'm really tired and completely exhausted...

..... I do breed, but don't even average 1 litter a year.... I have a long awaited litter due in a couple weeks...

Obviously all pups get vet exams/checked out by a vet, and all of mine have their eyes certificated by a optho between 5-7 wks... etc..etc..etc... but I do my own vaccinations on the pups...

[lizbud]

bump...... Repeat of this show is today.

[elizabethann]

Damn, I'm going to miss it again!

[sasvermont]

According to the reports today, as stated by Oprah, the governor of PA, Rendell, has proposed legislation to regulate the commerical breeders, including the Amish folks reported in this story.

I watched the entire show today. These folks have total disregard for the dogs. It is a business.

I surely hope the people in Lancaster County PA put more pressure on the breeders. I know Ohio has had their issues with breeders too. Again, I can only assume since Ohio is Amish territory too, that the Amish are involved.

By the way, I happen to like most Amish.

It was a tear jerking show to watch. I wish more people would see it.