April 5, 2008
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Puppy Mills & One Eyed Horn Dogs
I Tivo’d Oprah today and tried to watch it tonight, but couldn’t get through it. The subject was puppy mills and it was SO hard to watch. I’m glad Oprah did the show though, because it will make people think twice before ever buying a dog in a pet store. This is “Shrimp”, before and after the puppy mill:
In January 2007, Bill rescued a Maltese-poodle mix from a breeder. The emaciated puppy had little hair and was close to death. Bill couldn’t leave him behind and adopted the little guy, naming him Shrimp. Today, Shrimp is a happy and healthy member of Bill’s pack—and even wears a red bow in his full mane of hair. “Boy, what a makeover!” Oprah says.
Speaking of cute dogs, my cousin Darlene’s dog Roxy needs a boyfriend.
Buster, the one eyed horndog, just isn’t cutting it.
I’ve got a few candidates in mind. My first choice would be to clone my dog Oreo who died in 1987.
Garbo is also in the running, though he and Ruby are currently betrothed.
I’d love for Chris to bring Gromit out to meet Roxy. I think they’d make a cute couple!
Of course, I thought the same thing about Gromit & Oreo:
Gromit (L), Oreo (R) – Kindred SpiritsThis week however, I met Ryno. His owner Francis tell me he’s gay, but he hasn’t met Roxy yet, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed. Ryno is a Morkie. (Maltese + Yorkie, also known as a Yorktese). Isn’t he the cutest thing you’ve ever seen?? I’m definitely more into big dogs (Oreo was 85 lbs.) but look at that face!!
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i’ve never bought from a pet store, always private owners – i always like to meet at least one of the parents – especially true when dobes are your dog of choice. my first dobe would be the one i’d clone were it possible – Rusty was a totally awesome dog – and good with all ages. peace, Al
you love dogs don’t you!!!
it almost seems like Roxy is posing. What diva. puhaha
i’m usually not a fan of Maltes…es (urgh?) or Yorkies, but a that morkie IS very cute.
(lets keep this soft spot I have for dogs between us. it would kill my rep and my ability to tell dick jokes)
@pukemeister - Oreo’s best friend was named Rusty. I still remember how he cocked his head whenever he heard that name
@Dezinerdreams - Sure! Are you a cat lover?? If so, we should trade recipes!
@MaximMan - Don’t worry you metrosexual canine softy…your secret’s safe with me!
@CareyGLY - neither dogs nor cats! But of the two… its definitely dogs!
y is buster a horn dog?
shudders @ oprah and filthy talking monkeys treating puppies like filth
Thanks for commenting and stuff!
~Rei
PS. OMG!! THOSE DOG PICTURES ARE ADORABLE!!
HOLY SHOOT!! =DDDDD
Are you serious about the cloning Oreo? That’s kinda creepy….
what happened to Buster’s the other eye?
speaking of dogs, we actually lost most of the dogs at home. most died of old age. i miss them terribly. what we have now are puppies. we have a cute one named bea but she doesn’t seem to like me (or maybe because she doesn’t know me for i don’t stay much in the house).
Awe. I’m glad you watched Oprah’s special show to educate people on how horrible those puppy mills are. I watched it twice and both times I was touched by it so much. Dogs are men’s bestfriends and mine is my daughter! She is always been for me and I wouldn’t want to trade her in for anything! ADOPT PEOPLE!!! Don’t buy dogs at the stores. By doing so, you are supporting the puppy mills business and if you watch the Oprah show, you’ll see why! :) Cheers. ;)
@Socalj714 - Is that your dog in the picture in your office on your Facebook?? I
LOVE her!!!!!!!!!!! What’s her name. Does she need a boyfriend? LOL
OMG – I have a one eyed-horny cat!!! Seriously – his one true love is a poor little teddy bear that my husband gave me for Valentines’ Day a few years ago…
http://christyhowell.blogspot.com/2008/02/updates.html
Hi Roxy. Since Roxy need a boyfriend I’m going to introduce my dog to yours, I’m sure they would match amazingly like coffee and water, like an old men and Cheap Viagra, like a boat and the sea.