Petition to close down a ``puppy mill'' in Lancaster County, Penn.

[Rhiannon12866]

Please take a moment to sign this petition. These dogs are living in deplorable conditions and need someone to speak for them. You can read the history of this, but it is beyond description. This would never have been allowed to continue in New York State. Lawmakers in Pennsylvania need to step up to the plate and enact stricter animal protection legislation. Thank you for your time.
Rhiannon

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/esh17572/petition.html

[Kolesar]

1. are there any links to the news story available?

[Rhiannon12866]

4. Here are a few

Apparently this guy has been in trouble for this over several years. How he managed to stay in ``business'' is a mystery to me. In New York State, where I live, this clearly violates animal cruelty laws and he would have been behind bars long ago.:grr:

http://www.homeagainid.com/news/article.cfm?storyid=9020

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/news/050603_SR_sickpups.html

http://www.paonline.com/PFDC/fishernr.htm

[Lady Freedom]

2. Do you neen...

To live there to sign?

[Rhiannon12866]

5. Absolutely not! Please sign!

I live in New York State and e-mailed this petition to friends as far away as Washington, Colorado, California, Minnesota and Indiana. If you check the other signatures, you will see that they come from all over the country. And if you read the remarks, you will see that they are all outraged.

[Name removed]

3. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Rhiannon12866]

6. Kick!

:kick:

[Rhiannon12866]

7. Thanks to all who signed this petition!

It has gained about 1500 new signatures since I posted it, and I am sure that many were from DU. This is a desperate situation and I thank all of you who signed.:-)

[dusty64]

8. Kick.

x

[Rhiannon12866]

9. Thank you!

:kick:

[AnnabelLee]

10. Kick n/t

[Rhiannon12866]

11. Thank you, AnnabelLee!

I was just speaking about this tonight with one of my friends in animal rescue. I had sent this petition to everyone I know and I explained that I had posted it on DU and that kind souls were still kicking it. I have sent her a couple of threads about animals. Who knows, she may register!:shrug:

Thanks for the :kick: AnnabelLee!

:loveya:

[AnnabelLee]

12. You're welcome

& here's another kick!:kick:

[Rhiannon12866]

13. Bless you, my friend

I was just speaking of you to a friend I have in animal rescue. I told her that you kicked my petition, which I had sent her, but, also, for all you do for your kitties who have health problems. I sent her a couple of links to DU. I cannot don't know her political leanings; she may have none. I told her that she would find kindred spirits regarding animals, everyday, on DU. I hope she registers, even if it is just for the animals, as she will receieve so much in return, including an excellent education.:shrug:

Thanks for kicking my petition(once again, no one noticed).:-)

Rhiannon:-)

[Rhiannon12866]

14. Kick!

:kick: for the animals!:grr:

[srpantalonas]

15. I live in Lancaster--signed

and am running for Senate. This has been going on for along time aroud here, but it's tolerated for some reason. Keep up the fight!

--Charlie Crystle

[Rhiannon12866]

16. Thank you so much, srpantalonas!

These poor dogs need someone to speak for them. This is unconscionable and has gone on for much too long. If this Daniel Esh lived in New York State, he would have been behind bars long ago. We have very strong animal protection laws and Governor Pataki, though a Republican, strongly supports such legislation, as does my Republican representative in Congress, John Sweeney. He is often sponsor of the animal protection legislation that I ask all my representatives to support.

Thanks for your support, srpantalonas! I wish you victory in your bid for the Senate. With you in office, this kind of atrocity can finally be stopped. I just wish I could give you my vote. Good luck and a very warm welcome to DU!:toast:

Rhiannon:-)

[PaDUer]

48. Do you know

if this guy is mennonite or amish? I doubt that these people would tolerate this sort of abuse to these animals.
I'm outraged about this since I have 2 rotties that I raised as babies and you know how they are "family".
I've also sent the link to the petition to everyone I know.
Please let us know the outcome of your petition and what is done about this guy!! He should be jailed!!!

[Rhiannon12866]

61. Thank you, PaDUer!

From what I've read, this guy is Amish. Check the articles that I posted in my earlier reply. I agree that he should be in jail. If he lived in New York state, where I do, he would be. This state needs tougher animal protection laws. Subscribe to the ASPCA website or Fund for Animals. They are always sending me "actions" to participate in and have even called me to patch me through to the governor to ask him to sign into law animal protection bills that are on his desk. Governor Pataki may be a Republican, but he seems to advocate for animals.:shrug:

[China_cat]

156. The Amish are the ones in PA with the worst

puppy mills.

http://www.pixiedustpapillons.com/amish_puppy_mills.html

[JohnKleeb]

21. Welcome to DU Charlie I saw a thread about your view on trade

in politics/campaigns. Welcome to DU and best of luck to you in your campaign.

[srpantalonas]

23. thanks...though been a member since before my candidacy...

[JohnKleeb]

24. cool

I hope to see you around. AWD who you may see around is running for congress. We got a few politicans here. Good luck.

[Rhiannon12866]

26. Thanks for signing my petition, John!

And for kicking my post! These poor dogs need all the help that they can possibly get!:-(

[Cornus]

17. Just signed

Hope others will see this post and sign the petition too.

[Rhiannon12866]

20. Thank you so much, Cornus!

Thanks for signing, the kick, and welcome to DU!:toast:

[RMJ]

18. signed and kicked nt

[Rhiannon12866]

22. Thank you so much, RMJ !

From both me and the animals!:toast:

[Kool Kitty]

19. Signed it.

And here's another :kick:

[Rhiannon12866]

25. Thanks so much for your signature and the

:kick: :-)

[JeniB]

27. Just checking in.

Keep it going, Rhiannon!

[Rhiannon12866]

28. I will!

And thanks for the kick, JeniB!:hi:

[Rhiannon12866]

31. Thanks again, JeniB!

:kick: for the dogs!!!;(

[Tinoire]

29. Signed - Thanks for posting! n/t

[Rhiannon12866]

30. Thanks so much, Tinoire!!!

I knew I could count on you!:-)

[Rhiannon12866]

32. Kick!

For the dogs!:kick:

[Loyal]

33. Fucking sick bastard

Of course I'll sign, Rhiannon! I'm disgusted at the way this guy treats animals, the schmuck. Ok it's signed. :hi:

[JitterbugPerfume]

34. I almost missed this thread

Of course I will sign


this is heartbreaking

[Rhiannon12866]

37. Thank you, JitterbugPerfume! I thank you for myself and for

speaking for these poor dogs who cannot speak for themselves!;(

[Rhiannon12866]

35. Thank you so much, Loyal! I sent this to everyone I know

then posted it on DU. I agree that this is the worst case of a ``puppy mill'' that I have ever heard of! I just cannot fathom why this guy is still in business! Thanks so much for your signature and the kick!:hi:

[1horsetown]

36. did it

forwarded the link to all my compatriots.

[Rhiannon12866]

38. Thank you so much, 1horsetown!

Thank you for the dogs who cannot speak for themselves and welcome to DU!:toast:

[screembloodymurder]

39. Done

I live in Lancaster County. Keep up the good work.

[Rhiannon12866]

40. Thank you so much, screembloodymurder,

That's what I'm trying to do here. Thanks so much for the kick and the encouraging words!:-)

[Rhiannon12866]

41. One more kick for the animals

I would hope that they had shut down this miserable excuse for a kennel by now, but this guy has had numerous chances over the YEARS to clean up his act, which you will know by the news links I posted in the beginning, and things have just gone from bad to worse for these poor dogs. The good news is that I recently adopted a dog from a truly horrible place and she is safe. I keep thinking she must have been someone's beloved pet as she is perfectly at home and comfortable on my couch and loves everyone she meets. That's the hard thing; I will never know.:shrug:

[RebelOne]

42. And another kick

Let's keep this one at the top.

[Rhiannon12866]

43. Thank you so much, RebelOne!

Both from me and the poor dogs in this unspeakable place. Three weeks ago I adopted a dog that came from another horrible place, this one in Ohio, that should be shut down. She is the sweetest thing and we were fortunate to find each other. I will post pix when I get them. Thanks, again!:-)

[Rhiannon12866]

44. One more kick

For these poor dogs. Both of mine came from very bad places and it rips my heart out to think of them there.;(

[Rhiannon12866]

45. One more kick for the dogs

In honor of my two beloved rescue dogs. :loveya:

[Spock_is_Skeptical]

46. Thanks for posting this.

I signed the petition. I think it's deplorable that there are still such things as "puppy mills" in this country. I wish you luck in this case!

[Rhiannon12866]

47. Thanks so much, Spock_is_Skeptical!

I agree with you. My beloved cocker spaniel was a stud dog at a "puppy mill." When he got too old, they were just going to euthanize him because he could no longer make any money for them. Fortunately, he was rescued, and found his way to me. So this is an issue that is very close to my heart. Welcome to DU, Spock_is_Skeptical! You will find yourself in good company here!:toast:

My Barney:

[Undemcided]

49. Signed.

n/t

[Rhiannon12866]

50. Thank you from the animals, Undemcided!

And welcome to DU!:toast:

[Undemcided]

63. Thanks and hello!

:hi:

[Rhiannon12866]

65. Hello back to you, Undemcided!

Thanks for the kick for the puppies. I still haven't heard how this has turned out, but every signature helps. Both my dogs are rescue and were in pretty desperate situations, so I identify with these poor dogs who need our help. Thanks and :hi:

[whirlygigspin]

51. Save this puppy too

Here's his story,
http://www.counterpunch.org/gordon11272003.html

Write immediately -- mentioning Fuad Moussa id 851611707 -- to:

Interior Minister Avraham Poraz email: [e-mail] [e-mail] [e-mail] (send to all three)

or fax [phone]

President Moshe Katzav email: [e-mail] [e-mail] (send to both)

fax [phone]

Please make sure to send copies to: [e-mail] by bccing the emails.

Neve Gordon teaches politics and human rights at Ben-Gurion University and can be reached at [e-mail]

[Rhiannon12866]

52. At first I was confused by this, since this is a man, not a dog

But he is being treated abominably and deserves another kick from me. He deserves to live out his life in peace, as do these dogs, so please also sign this petition, while you're at it. Thanks!

Rhiannon

[Rhiannon12866]

53. Another kick for these poor dogs!

I certainly hope that this petition is presented to the proper authorities in short order. This has gone on far too long!:grr:

[Rhiannon12866]

54. One more kick for the puppies

If this petition doesn't shut down this horrific enterprise, nothing will! Many thanks to all who signed and all who kicked it!

Rhiannon :-)

[Rhiannon12866]

55. Kick!

:kick:

[dan shays]

56. huh?

i'm all for this kind of activism, but isn't this site about the upcoming elections?

[Rhiannon12866]

57. Not necessarily. It's about any sort of activism. You're looking for the

Democratic Primary forum! People on DU are often active in animal rights issues. We liberals love animals, don't you?:-)

[Rhiannon12866]

60. It is for any sort of activism

If you want to learn more about the upcoming elections, I suggest you go to the GD Primary 2004 forum. That is where the action regarding the upcoming elections seems to be taking place.:-)

[madmax]

58. Kick

:kick:

[Rhiannon12866]

59. Thanks so much, madmax! These dogs need all the help they can get!

:kick:

[AgadorSparticus]

62. Kick. Best wishes and GO GET 'IM!!

[Rhiannon12866]

64. Thanks for the kick, progressivebebe!

These poor dogs need all the help they can get. I have a tiny Brussels Griffon sleeping on my chair behind me and a terrier in the other room, but there are so many out there in need of help. All my animals are rescue, but there are so many others that we never hear about. Thanks.:-)

[PaDUer]

66. Is this the same petition

that was up a couple months ago?

[Rhiannon12866]

67. Yes, it has been up for quite awhile, if you check the original post date

But this forum moves more slowly than some and this thread always seems to get a periodic kick from yet another animal lover. I don't think we can collect too many signatures to support these poor dogs. Thanks for signing, since I gather that you did.:-)

[theHandpuppet]

68. Done!

Thanks for the heads up and may there be a special place in hell for slimebags like that.

[JohnLocke]

69. Signed. Thanks, Rhiannon.

[Rhiannon12866]

70. Thank you, my friend.

From the dogs and me. I have two rescue dogs, myself, not my first, and my heart breaks for the horror stories I have heard. Both my guys, Meneken and Sara, cheated death, so thank you so much for your support of their compatriots.

[ehrnst]

71. Done, and will forward to all my friends

[Rhiannon12866]

72. Thank you so much

I aslo sent this one to absolutely everyone I could possibly think of, including my representatives. My rescue dogs, Meneken and Sara, also say thanks.
Rhiannon:-)

[ehrnst]

73. My rescue dogs, Ethel and Lucy, thank you for letting us know

http://sllewisdesigns.tripod.com/lucy_ethel.html

[Rhiannon12866]

74. What cute dogs, ehrnst! You're welcome and thanks so much

for sharing them! Thanks so much for kicking this post and a very warm welcome to DU! You and your guys will fit right in here!:hi:

[Penndems]

75. Signed, and happy to do so

Nothing drives me absolutely crazy as cruelty to animals, senior citizens and children.

[Rhiannon12866]

76. Me, too, and thanks.

From not just me, but also from my rescued dogs, Meneken and Sara.

Meneken


Sara

[testing123]

77. Are those your pups?

They are so cute!

[Rhiannon12866]

78. Those are my own little guys, both rescue, even the little guy

though he is a rare breed, a Brussels Griffon. I just got them groomed on Thursday and I keep asking my friend who has a digital camera to take a new picture while they still look so great so I can post it.
:loveya:

[elshiva]

130. AWWWWWWW! SO CUTE! Meneken is so sweet!

Thanks for the petition, Rhiannon, I signed!
Happy July 4th!

[Rhiannon12866]

145. Thank you, for the dogs!

Meneken is snoring behind me, in my chair, as I write this! And I missed this! A belated Happy Fourth to you, as well!:party:

[Southsideirish]

79. Signed for me and my husband. Thanks for posting!

[Rhiannon12866]

80. And thanks so much to you both for signing

From me and these poor dogs.
:loveya:

[Cerridwen]

81. Signed petition - can't read story

I'm not able to read things like that without breaking down. But I got the gist of it from a quick scan.

Anyhooo, a Las Vegan checked in.

Much, much luck with this. And thanks!

[Rhiannon12866]

83. Thank you so very much, nemdaille!

For taking the time and for passing this on, from both me and the animals. I feel as you do. I have run across posts on DU, recently, that I just did not have the heart to read, although I kicked them. We are so glad to have you with us. You will find many kindred spirits here. My little dog is currently snoring as he sleeps behind me in my chair, LOL! He is a pretty rare breed, but is also rescue. Welcome to DU!:hi:

[Cerridwen]

82. Kicking, emailing the link, doing what I can

eom

[Rhiannon12866]

84. Thank you so much!!!

I would like to think that this problem has been resolved by now, but it has gone on for years, if you read the relevant news articles, and they continue to accept new signatures. How many does it take?!!!:grr:

[Rhiannon12866]

85. One more kick for the animals!

Thanks so much to all who signed!:yourock:

[JohnKleeb]

86. its been a year already whoa

[Rhiannon12866]

87. Pretty amazing, isn't it?!

I should get in touch with the person who originally sent this to me, who you know, to see if she can find out from the person who sent it to her, how this all turned out. I hope and pray that this animal abuser is out of business, by now. I will post the good news, if and when I get it. Thanks for the kick, John, and for signing.:hi:

[Rhiannon12866]

88. One more kick! For the puppies... I can't stop thinking of them.

:kick:

[OSX]

89. Done!!!

:spank:

[Rhiannon12866]

90. Thank you from both me and the puppies!

And welcome to DU, OSX! We're so glad to have you with us! There are a lot of animal lovers on DU, so you're sure to fit right in!:hi:

[popstalin]

91. Signed

and Kick

[Rhiannon12866]

92. Thank you so much!

I don't know if you noticed the date on the original post, but it's been on DU for quite some time. I hope that we've collected lots of signatures. I keep meaning to e-mail the friend who originally sent this to me, to find out if she knows if there's finally been a resolution to this unconscionable situation, but she's running for public office. I'll get in touch with her after Tuesday. If she wins.
:scared:

[Alleycat]

93. Done

[Rhiannon12866]

95. Thank you, so very much!

And welcome to DU!:toast:

[RobFalman]

94. Done

[Solitaire]

96. signed...

hope it helps.

It is beyond comprehension how anyone can be so cruel.

:(

[Rhiannon12866]

98. I agree, and thank you

And welcome you to DU!:toast:

[Solitaire]

99. thanks and a question

Can we post in our States Forum about Intro's pending?

There is an intro in NY City that will help dog and cat owners get another animal once t heir animal dies. It will also help those over age 65 to have a pet, even in a "no pet" apartment house.

Do you know? I don't want to break rules. :)

[Baja Margie]

97. Done.

Kick

[Fleurs du Mal]

100. Signed

This type of crap is abhorrent.

[Judi Lynn]

101. Glad to sign this. Thanks so much for posting it, Rhiannon12866. n/t

[Rhiannon12866]

111. Thanks so much!

:kick:

[Polly_Sorbate_60]

102. Done...this issue is

very important to me; in 2002, I brought home a darling terrier puppy from a local breeder. Unfortunately, I now believe the woman I purchased her from is running a puppy mill (too many different breeds of dogs, not very sanitary conditions, etc.) She died at 12 weeks old of kidney failure, something I attribute to poor breeding. Had I known then what I know now, I would have never bought a dog from her. IMO, it's so important that more people are aware of what puppy mills and backyard breeders really are so they can avoid potential heart break by buying from a reputable family.

[Rhiannon12866]

103. I have certainly heard about this. I understand and sympathize

My co-worker had this same problem and her heart was broken when she lost her puppy, under similar circumstances. And many puppies from these despicable places are sold to pet shops, who charge incredible high prices for unhealthy little puppies.;(

My Samantha, who I adopted at age eight, from rescue, had been a pet shop dog. She was adorable and had such a sweet temperament, but had all the possible cocker spaniel problems, which neither my previous cocker, or my other cocker had. This was the reason that she had been given up, after eight years, from the people who had adopted her, as a puppy, and it broke my heart. My Sam had seizures, ear and eye problems, skin problems and the medication that she was on for all this caused side effects. My friend in animal rescue, who placed her with me, offered to take her back, but someone had to care for this dog, and I already loved her. When I adopt a pet, it is for life.:-)

My vet finally put her on an anticonvulsant, after unsuccessfully trying to control her seizures with diet. I, eventually, lost her to liver failure because of long-time side effects of the anticonvulsant. I wish that I had known, at the time, that alternative treatments were available. I am so sorry for your experience, since I can identify. I have subsequently adopted three other dogs from rescue, since losing my Sammy, and know that I am taking my chances, but, for me, this is the only way to go. I look for dogs who need me.:shrug:

[Rhiannon12866]

104. I am so sorry. I now have two terriers, whose photos are on this thread

They really are adorable. It is also important to avoid pet stores, since they purchase from puppy mills. My breed is cockers. I have had four, in my life, three of whom were rescue. All were healthy and had none of the traditional cocker problems, except my little Samantha, who had been a pet shop dog. She had them all, problems with ears, eyes, skin, and she had seizures. I also lost her, due to kidney failure, because of the anticonvulsant that she took for more than four years. I thought I had no choice in putting her on it, since her seizures were so severe and frequent. And I subsequently learned that this was the reason that her previous owners had given her up, after eight years! She was such a bright little spirit, such a lovable dog, despite her health problems, and I wish so much that I knew then what I know now. I eventually adopted another cocker, who I was totally freaked out to learn also had a history of seizures, but I then had internet access, so researched her condition, and had found a vet who offered alternative treatments. This made a huge difference.:-(

[Dem2theMax]

105. Don't know what took me so long to do this, but I finally did.

:kick:

[Rhiannon12866]

106. Well, I thank you so much. And so do the dogs.

I'm just hoping that we've made a difference.:-)

[Kool Kitty]

107. Kick.

:hi: :kick:

[Rhiannon12866]

108. Thank you so much, Kool Kitty!

I am also very fond of cats.:-)

[evolvenow]

109. Adopt, rescue and thanks for protecting the puppies!!

Animals are the best people I know! We must do everything we can to help, care for, and protect them.

[Rhiannon12866]

110. Thanks so much for your support!

I agree, as the proud companion of two dogs, both adopted from rescue. And one cat, who I rescued, myself. Welcome to DU and we're so glad to have you with us! And you can also check out the new DU Pets group, or the Vegetarian/Animal Rights group. You can choose from several forums here that support animals. There is a lot of support for animals on DU and I'm just so grateful that I landed here and that you found us. And you'll find much support for your feelings, as well! Welcome!:-)

[Rhiannon12866]

112. Another kick for the puppies! Thanks to all who signed!

:kick:

[Rhiannon12866]

113. Yikes! One more kick for the dogs.

Thank you all so much.

Rhiannon:hi:

[Rhiannon12866]

114. This has been up for a long time and I thank you all.

I will e-mail my friend who sent this to me and ask what has happened with this. This guy sure should have been shut down and placed behind bars, long ago. In New York State, he would have been. But animal protection laws vary from state to state, which is the reason we have to keep working on these issues. I'll post what I find out. Thanks, again and please sign, if you haven't.

Rhiannon :hi:

[Rhiannon12866]

115. One more kick for the dogs!

:kick:

[Rhiannon12866]

116. Another kick for the dogs! Please sign, if you haven't.

I just need to ask my friend if she knows if there is a resolution to this case. It's long past time. Thanks.

Rhiannon :-)

[Rhiannon12866]

117. Another kick for the dogs. We can't have enough signatures.

Thanks so much!:hi:

[Mutley]

118. I signed.

I love animals, and I've been sickened by the apparent rash of animal cruelty I've been reading about lately. Puppy mills are the worst, and I hope you can get it shut down. Thanks so much for this petition!

[rasputin1952]

119. Done...

n/t

[GetTheRightVote]

120. I signed it too !! Human Kinds Best Friend ...

:kick:

[Catchawave]

121. Support Sen. Rick Santorum !

This is not a joke, he's got the cojones:

Senator Santorum Introduces Legislation to Protect Pets
Legislation will help end puppy mill abuse

May 26, 2005 - For Immediate Release
Contact: Christine Shott [phone]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA), Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, today introduced the Pet Animal Welfare Statute (PAWS) in the Senate to address the lack of regulatory oversight that has allowed some in the pet industry to operate below the acceptable care standards for pets. Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) is an original cosponsor of the legislation.

Wholesale dog and cat breeding facilities are licensed to operate by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and are required to comply with the rules and regulations of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) which sets forth standards for humane handling and treatment of animals. However, under current law only breeders and others who sell animals at wholesale are regulated, allowing some clearly commercial breeders and brokers to avoid regulation by selling directly to the consumer. The USDA has very limited ability to oversee the care and condition of animals in these facilities.

PAWS calls for regulation of large commercial breeders who sell directly to the public and does not affect hobby breeders or dog and cat fanciers. The legislation would require a USDA license for breeders who breed seven or more litters of dogs or cats per year. In addition, this broad ranging legislation would cover importers, Internet sellers and other non-breeder dealers who sell more than 25 dogs or cats per year, strengthen USDA's enforcement authority, and assure USDA access to source records of persons who acquire dogs for resale. Finally, PAWS expands the USDA's authority to seek injunctions against unlicensed dog and cat dealers.

“As the proud owner of a two-year-old German Shepard named Schatzie, it is disturbing to see the number of breeders who are careless in their responsibilities of breeding dogs in a healthy and humane environment,” said Senator Santorum. “Breeding and raising dogs without respect to the animal's welfare guarantees bad results for the unknowing owner, and for the health of the dog and her puppies.

In an effort to provide the proper care and treatment of animals in commercial breeding facilities, Senator Santorum introduced the Puppy Protection Act in the 107th Congress, which was passed by the Senate and included in the 2002 Farm bill, but was removed from the Farm bill before final passage. The bill called for the enforcement of existing standards for the health maintenance and well being of animals in commercial dog breeding facilities, ensuring that puppies have a safe and disease-free life.

Senator Santorum is a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Research, Nutrition and General Legislation, which has jurisdiction over this issue.

“I look forward to working with Chairman Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) and my other colleagues on the Senate Agriculture Committee to take swift action on this important bill,” said Senator Santorum.

### http://santorum.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=ContactInformation.ContactForm&CFID=18891705&CFTOKEN=63777386

[PA Mamma]

133. Please, let's not get carried away here...

Santorum is no friend to animals. He is only playing compassionate for his upcoming 2006 run for re-election. It's his M.O. Go ahead and e-mail in praise of his actions on the legislation, but by no means support this MOST EVIL and VILE THING!
http://www.santorumwatch.org/

Here's the post in the PA forum:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=175&topic_id=5954&mesg_id=5954

[demokitty]

122. I signed. Good luck!

[Maestro]

123. Done -eom

[Mythsaje]

124. I'm in rescue

and I've had to rehabilitate a number of puppy mill dogs.

This sort of thing is absolutely deplorable.

[okasha]

125. Signed.

Unbelievable. Throw his sorry ass in jail.

[Norwood]

126. Another kick for the pups

[American in Asia]

127. Signed!

as an animal lover (and owner of several dogs and cats!)these kinds of things make me sick. And angry.

[magellan]

128. Done and with great pleasure

Those poor babies....

[whatsername]

129. Done

[Flying Dream Blues]

131. done...#8585! nt

[NYFlip]

132. Signed

This must be stopped.

[PA Mamma]

134. Signed N/T

[EST]

135. Done!

[undergroundpanther]

136. Damn awful... Signed it

poor dogs I hope they get help!

[sinkingfeeling]

137. Done, but hasn't anything been done about this since 2003?

[Rhiannon12866]

150. Thanks! Damn good question. But, if you read one of my first replies,

To someone who asked to be directed to news articles on this, apparently this guy has been in and out of trouble for years. I asked the friend who sent this to me for an update, but I'll ask her again. The fact that this petition is still viable, after all this time, is not a good sign. Apparently animal protection laws need to be strengthened in Pennsylvania. We have pretty tough laws here in NY State and this guy would have been shut down and brought up on charges long ago.:grr:

[ancient_nomad]

138. Done

So glad to find this petition. Unfortunately, this isn't the only
puppy mill in Lancaster County. I wish they all could be closed
down. Seems to be quite a profitable business here. :evilfrown:

[Rhiannon12866]

151. Thank you so much, ancient_nomad!!!

And I agree. I learned, after researching this case and posting this petition, that the Amish are often known for animal cruelty. Who would have imagined?!:shrug:;(

[NMMNG]

139. Signed! n/t

[Spock_is_Skeptical]

140. Done!

:)

[Mnemosyne]

141. Done, poor little pups!

[KT2000]

142. signed and kick! n/t

[BamaBecky]

143. Done

[legally blonde]

144. done n/t

[smartvoter]

146. Done.

[BrightKnight]

147. done - n/t

[Bill219]

148. done and forwarded to others

[shockra]

149. Done.

[Desertrose]

152. Used to live there...signed!

This kind of animal abuse has been going on there for a looong time.

Is it the bible belt thing that they are just "dumb animals" or what. I was always appalled at how the Amish treated thier horses. Living among them in the country , I got to see what the tourists didn't.
:grr:

I always said that if there is reincarnation, am Amishman should come back as a horse- owned by an Amishman!

[Rhiannon12866]

153. Thanks so much, my friend!

And you make an excellent point!:grr:

Rhiannon:hi:

[China_cat]

154. Is this one of the Amish puppy mills?

There have been several found and they get away with it as part of the religion.

[SAXMAR]

155. Pa. resident and dog lover

As a Pa. resident and dog lover I thank you. We are lucky to have a Governor (Ed Rendell)in Pa. who strongly supports the anti- puppy mill legislation. Governor Rendell has two Golden Retrievers Mandy and Ginger that mean the world to him. He left a group of VIP'S at an event at the Governor's mansion to come and join me playing with the dogs.