The Missouri Farm Bureau opposes the "puppy mill" question that's on Tuesday's ballot. The organization says the restrictions on large-scale breeding facilities will unfairly punish reputable dog farmers.
But the bureau don't stop there. In an open letter to animal lovers, Estil Fretwell, the bureau's public affairs director with a made-up-sounding name, goes on to criticize the Humane Society of the United States, which supports Prop B, of having "an agenda to not only eliminate animal agriculture but also pet ownership."
Really, Estil? No pets?
Hmmm. Maybe we need to double-check that. Let's see what the Humane Society's website has to say. Here's a picture of a cute terrier with a ball in its mouth. Wow, for a group that wants to make pet ownership illegal, they sure make having a furry friend look pretty inviting.
There's a link to a video about a pet wellness drive in New Orleans. OK, I'm watching the video now. The cats and the dogs are receiving free vaccinations. But wait, won't that extend the animals' lives, extending their time in cruel bondage?
Looks like I can also find tips on finding the right pet at the Humane Society's website. Sounds helpful. But what about the fine print? Will the World With No Pets agenda emerge there? Click. "Dogs give us a lifetime of unconditional love and loyalty -- what more could we ask for?" Man, I don't know. Unconditional love sounds pretty great.
I'm starting to think the boys down at the Farm Bureau have overalls full of crap.
Hey, look at this, the Humane Society won't object if I eat (conscientiously produced) steak tonight, either!
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Catherine,
Wow, you think the puppy mills are being shut down with current laws and regulations??? How wrong you are.
Just one example: On August 16, 2006, The Boston Globe published a report that Missouri had investigated one large-scale breeder in 2003 and actually found "trenches of dead canines" to be "marginally compliant." The puppy mill was teetering on the edge of violating laws regulating the disposal of dead animals--only 1,000lbs of dead animals can be buried per acre.
I do not care what the HSUS future agenda is, this one is for the dogs, literally, and I am all for it.
Hey Missouri puppy mills,,,,you are going down,,,down down down,,,,ive worked my whole life with all kinds of animals and pray for the day that someone shuts down Puppy mill breeders. There is a special place in hell for you people and i cant wait for you to get there. When plan A doesnt work,,,,,go with Plan B!!!!!
This organization is extremely well funded by mailing out pitiful pictures of dogs and cats and receiving donations from people who think they are providing care to homeless animals. Actually, a tiny percentage of this giant lobbyist group's budget goes to any animal care. Their actual agenda is to eliminate any animal production used for food or pets. Because "puppy mills" are such an emotional issue (and no longer the problem of several years ago due to stringent state regulations and enforcement), it provides the perfect springboard to get very broad legislation passed. I suggest you actually research this organization before you make such derogatory criticisms of those who have.
I guess you'll take away Estil's industrial beagle feed-lot when you pry it from the cold, dead string of random syllables they printed on his business cards.
That's because you don't have a clue, Sarah. You and your vegan agenda can go piss up a rope.
Good! Maybe meat prices will go up and the unnecessary suffering of millions of animals will be stopped! There is not a need for dog breeders with so many homeless pets being euthanized everyday. That's why I voted YES on prop B. Sounds good to this "urban public" girl.
Hey David, like it or not it is my real name. Consider what HSUS leaders say off their website...
�We have no ethical obligation to preserve the different breeds of livestock produced through selective breeding...One generation and out. We have no problems with the extinction of domestic animals. They are creations of human selective breeding.�
� Wayne Pacelle, president of HSUS, Animal People News
�My goal is the abolition of all animal agriculture.�
� John �J.P.� Goodwin, HSUS grassroots coordinator, statement made on AR-Views, an animal rights internet discussion group
�If we could shut down all sport hunting in a moment, we would.�
� Wayne Pacelle, president of HSUS, Associated Press
�The life of an ant and that of my child should be granted equal consideration.�
� Michael W. Fox, HSUS senior scholar, Associated Press
�The Humane Society should be worried about protecting animals from cruelty. It�s not doing that. The place is all about power and money.�
� Robert Baker, HSUS consultant and former HSUS Chief Investigator, U.S. News & World Report
I do not think the HSUS has a hidden agenda. I think they are very upfront about their agenda.They want to end animal suffering and cruelty. That does not mean opposition to humanely raised and slaughtered animals but it does mean changing the practices on factory farms and in confined canine breeding operations.
Dogs are our loyal and trusted companions and should be treated as such not as breeding machines kept in cruel, filthy, confined pens without even the minimum of veterinary care. Are you considering them Farm Animals as well to be treated in any way that maximizes profits for the farmer.
HSUS sponsors laws like this because they sound so good to the urban public. This law will ultimately pave the way for tighter regulations against producers of other animals (cattle, hogs, chickens, etc.) which will drive up the price of meat. When the cheapest you can buy a chicken for is $20 that puts chicken off of a lot of people's menus. The same will happen to eggs, milk and other dairy products as well as beef, pork and lamb. They are trying to price everyone out of the market for animal based food. This is the best way to promote their vegan agenda.
They are a misleading organization that aims to end all animal agriculture and hunting. Even the name is misleading. They operate no animal shelters and are not affiliated with the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City or any other major metro area. They are simply an interest group with an agenda.
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