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N.C. Pork getting a pounding in the press

July 10th, 2010

The N.C. Pork industry that killed the puppy mill bill is getting it’s karma retribution in the press. Most recently in a scathing News & Observer editorial, “Dogs and Hogs“, stating that “Rarely does light shine on the dark side of legislative lobbying quite so brightly.” Then goes on to explain the flaw of the Pork’s industry “slippery-slope” argument that the HSUS’s ultimate goal of turning the world vegetarian. Plus some other pointed criticisms of Pork’s disastrous environmental legacy. Unfortunately the opinion piece did not mention that the largest environmental spill in North Carolina history was caused by an industrial hog farm in 1995, when a hog waste lagoon burst spilling 22 million gallons of waste in the New River.

We need to keep the Pork Industries feet to the fire. They ARE feeling the heat from the many excellent letters that already have been published. Big Pork in N.C. is destroying our environment, walking all over North Carolina citizens and controlling our legislature. We must take a stand!!! With Pork in control all of our efforts to improve the lives of the animals in N.C. will be thwarted.

Please write a letter to the editor of your local North Carolina newspaper today!

Or write to the News & Observer.
Thank you!!

N.C. Pork Council helps kill law regulating Puppy Mills

July 3rd, 2010

A bill aimed at combating puppy mills by regulating commercial dog breeders in North Carolina has failed for the second straight year, in part due to opposition from an industry that doesn’t deal in dogs: the state’s pork producers.

Angie Whitener, the pork council’s lobbyist, said her group does not oppose puppies so much as the bill’s main backers, the Humane Society of the United States.

Puppy Mill bill is dead: Let’s go down swinging!

July 1st, 2010

The situation with the puppy mill bill is disappointing. The bill will not be heard due to special interest groups. As a community we must come together to ensure that this will not continue to happen.

Please take the time today to REPECTFULLY call:

Speaker Joe Hackney: 919-733-3451

Message to Hackney:
“Hello, my name is _________. I live in ________ county. I am disappointed that the bill to regulate commercial dog breeders will not be heard due to the influence of the Farm Bureau, Pork and NRA . These groups really had nothing to do with dogs. The community was behind this bill and Representative Hackney ignored the voters wishes.”

Chairman William Wainwright: 919-733-5995

Message to Wainwright
“Hello, my name is _________. I live in ________ county. The puppy mill bill had nothing to do with guns, pork, farms or reputable breeders. I am disappointed that Representative Wainwright caved to special interest groups. The community was behind this bill and Representative Wainwright ignored the voters wishes for his own interests.”

Commissioner Steve Troxler: 919-733-7125

Message to Troxler:
“Hello, my name is _________. I live in ________ county. I am disappointed in the out come of the bill to regulate commercial dog breeders and concerned that Commissioner Troxler did not SUPPORT a bill to protect our consumers and animals. The community was behind this bill and Commissioner Troxler ignored the voters wishes.”

We must be polite but at the same time our elected officials need to understand that we are a large voting community unhappy with the out come. Thousands of dogs will suffer indefinitely and we need to remember this at the voting booth this fall.

NRA renews attack on N.C. Puppy Mill bill

June 28th, 2010

NRA released a new legislative alert to their members regarding the Commercial Breeder bill (i.e. the puppy mill bill).

Quote from NRA
“Anyone who cares about our hunting heritage, even those who do not use dogs in their activities, should be very concerned about S 460. You can be sure that HSUS does not intend to stop at just hurting hunters who use dogs.” Read more

This is strange statement considering that the hunting dogs are EXEMPT from the Commercial Breeder bill ! In section 5b of the Commerical Breeder bill states that:

(5b) “Commercial breeder” means any person who owns or maintains 15 or more intact female dogs of breeding age and 30 or more puppies primarily for the purpose of sale. This shall not include kennels or establishments operated for the purpose of boarding or training hunting, sporting, herding, show, or working dogs.

Perhaps the NRA needs to read the bill before they decide to oppose it!

Corporate opposition to Puppy Mill Bill

June 21st, 2010

(Puppy Mill bill) that would apply reasonable state oversight to dog-breeding businesses has encountered opposition from the American Kennel Club and the National Rifle Association, among others (click links for organization’s opposition statement on puppy mill bill).

The NRA says the bill would make it harder and more expensive for hunters to buy dogs. It would more likely protect them from wasting money on sick dogs. The AKC said in a May news release that “North Carolina already has effective animal abuse laws.” Tell that to Susie.

Both arguments are grounded more in fear than fact. The bill merely would set minimum standards for commercial breeders. Read more

NEWS UPDATE: Puppy Mill Bill moving forward

June 10th, 2010

Thanks to all that took the time to call Rep. William Wainwright. NCVAW has heard that he has reconsidered. He WILL hear the Puppy Mill bill in the House Finance Committee. YOU made this possible with your call. This is proof that YOUR voice counts.
Thank you for all you do!
NCVAW

Animal Planet Investigates: Petland

May 12th, 2010

Animal Planet airs a special program on Monday, May 17, at 10 p.m. EST/PST exposing the grim connection between puppy mills and pet stores. Read more

North Carolina Puppy Mill Awareness Day

May 6th, 2010

Special Guests Rescue Ink!

Date:	Saturday, May 8, 2010
Time:	11:00am - 5:00pm
Location:	Moore’s Square - Raleigh, NC

Click here for more information!

Judge: Puppy Mill Owner Must Pay $50,000 for Care of Seized Dogs

April 26th, 2010

The owner and a dog caretaker at a Pleasant Garden kennel was ordered to pay over $50,000 to help pay for the care of 98 dogs seized three weeks ago during an investigation. Read more

Guilford county puppy mill bust

April 9th, 2010

PLEASANT GARDEN, N.C. - Sheriff’s deputies along with animal officials removed 98 dogs from a Pleasant Garden kennel Wednesday after an investigation revealed numerous health problems with animals purchased from the breeder. [VIDEO]