Comments on: Feedback On Missouri Auctions Article

By: Liz Kuk

Liz Kuk — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:48:45 +0000

I have never seen a puppy mill but, if I had I would turn them in… Just the stories I have seen on the News and newspapers.

By: bigfanx

bigfanx — Thu, 01 May 2008 04:44:03 +0000

Ms Kuks decided to respond on this forum about her love for her dogs and breeding more … I’m not sure why. But, what she says “I know puppy mills are out there, it makes me sad to think of any animal be treated bad.” makes me angry!

If you think your kennel is a good kennel and breeding facility.. and you say you know of WORSE places, REAL puppymills… then get out there and SHUT THEM DOWN. Report them!! Don’t hesitate for even a moment…they are making a bad name for all breeders, don’t you think?

My problem with dog/cat breeders… well, I think I’ve already stated that… TOO MANY ANIMALS already, not enough adopters, too little SHELTER SPACE. And TOO MANY BREEDERS (good and bad) keep adding to the over-population… and euthanasia numbers. Is this madness ever going to stop?

By: Liz Kuk

Liz Kuk — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:04:27 +0000

All of my animals are loved and well cared for. I AM NOT a perfect person, ARE YOU? My animals are never deprived of exercise food water attention baths grooming vaccinations or LOVE. You can look at all the USDA reports you want to look at. Also note when looking at the reports, all things that noted was fixed within a reasonable time even that day before the inspector left in some cases!!! If that is the worst things you can dig up than IN THIS NOT SO PERFECT WORLD we live in I’M NOT SO BAD. I know puppy mills are out there, it makes me sad to think of any animal be treated bad. My animals are not mistreated in ANY way. If you want to Slam People and their Kennels as puppy mills GO FIND A REAL PUPPY MILL…
Me and My Family take great PRIDE in our Kennel and our animals.
Kuks West 160 Kennel

By: Karen Rasmussen

Karen Rasmussen — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:43:18 +0000

Liz Kuk received her USDA license in 2005. On 1/11/06 her USDA inspection report stated, “The outdoor wire enclosure containing 2 Boxers has inadequate shelter from the cold. Old hay in one barrel but only dried leaves in the transport carrier. No wind or rain break at the entrance of either shelter. On 3/12/07 her USDA inspection stated, “Water receptacles in 5 of the outdoor enclosures have green residue on the inner surface. The dogs are in contact with sharp wire points in enclosures”. LOVES AND CARES FOR ALL HER DOGS AND PUPPIES? Her animal inventory count on 3/12/07 was 95 dogs and puppies. How could she possibly love and care for them all? Can not wait for her 2008 report and will request it, as anyone can, from the USDA via the Freedom of Information Act. Be informed!

By: bigfanx

bigfanx — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:25:18 +0000

Good breeder? Bad breeder? Who is to say who is who and what is what?

The OPERATIVE word here is ‘breeding’.

Breeder definition: a person(s) purposefully and deliberately perpetuating live births of canines and/or felines. Whether for income or some other reason, breeders only add to the already dramatic numbers of over-population of companion animals.

Maybe breeders should adhere to one litter per every 3 years … plus early spay/neuter to the animals they bring into this world.

Step back and look at the ever-increasing DEATH tolls that take place every day in local shelters across the U.S…. it’s a staggering number! The shelters can only manage to free up space in the facility by euthanasia…. KILL to make space for new arrivals.

Legislation can only cover so much in breeding facilities that apply for licenses. And law enforcement cannot take down the unlicensed facilities fast enough.

It’s a CATCH-22…. no good solution. What do we do?

By: Virginia Greenwood-Warner

Virginia Greenwood-Warner — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:16:43 +0000

We do not need any breeders. There is absolutely no need for them, regardless of what they say, they’re only doing it for the money. All dogs are magnificent creatures, no specific breed or look is better than the other.
There are millions of dogs being put down daily so why breed more? (so called pedigreed included
There are millions of dogs abused daily, including pedigreed varieties.

If you feel the need to breed, get yourself into action, although the world is overpopulated already