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A Grim Look Into The Hidden World Of Puppy Mills
"Saving Gracie" is the true story of a little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's rescue from a filthy, overcrowded puppy mill in Pennsylvania. It is also the story of the public's increasing awareness of the horrors of the puppy producing industry--at least 2.5 million pu...
"Saving Gracie" is the true story of a little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's rescue from a filthy, overcrowded puppy mill in Pennsylvania. It is also the story of the public's increasing awareness of the horrors of the puppy producing industry--at least 2.5 million puppies are born in these facilities every year. While most of the puppies go to pet stores and end up in homes, the breeding adults live out their lives in tiny cages, never knowing a kind human touch and never feeling grass under their feet. Once they become to old to breed, many of these dogs are shot by their owners.
This book documents the inspection and raid of MikeMar Kennels in Pennsylvania, and the subsequent trial, as well as the rehabilitaion and rehoming of hundreds of dogs. At times, the trial coverage was a bit tedious, and the history of the details of all the various laws was dry, but overall, the story was compelling. There were certainly moments of hope, as the stories of the rescued dogs, particularly Gracie, were told. There were a lot more moments of frustration, as the lawmakers, breeders and animal welfare advocates argued (and continue to argue) to change laws, while thousands of dogs suffer. Progress has been made--many kennels have been shut down, several unscrupulous breeders have been ordered to pay large fines, some pet stores which previously sold puppies have decided to start allowing shelters to showcase adoptable dogs in their stores instead. These changes are positive, but for anyone who has ever loved a dog, they are not nearly enough...there is so much more work to do.
This book documents the inspection and raid of MikeMar Kennels in Pennsylvania, and the subsequent trial, as well as the rehabilitaion and rehoming of hundreds of dogs. At times, the trial coverage was a bit tedious, and the history of the details of all the various laws was dry, but overall, the story was compelling. There were certainly moments of hope, as the stories of the rescued dogs, particularly Gracie, were told. There were a lot more moments of frustration, as the lawmakers, breeders and animal welfare advocates argued (and continue to argue) to change laws, while thousands of dogs suffer. Progress has been made--many kennels have been shut down, several unscrupulous breeders have been ordered to pay large fines, some pet stores which previously sold puppies have decided to start allowing shelters to showcase adoptable dogs in their stores instead. These changes are positive, but for anyone who has ever loved a dog, they are not nearly enough...there is so much more work to do.
posted by 3164083 on March 11, 2010
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Very political
When I bought this book, I was looking for a story on the happy transition of a puppy mill dog to life in a family. Instead, this is a very political book on the efforts being taken by HSUS and law agencies to shut down puppy mills -- important work but not what I was l...
When I bought this book, I was looking for a story on the happy transition of a puppy mill dog to life in a family. Instead, this is a very political book on the efforts being taken by HSUS and law agencies to shut down puppy mills -- important work but not what I was looking for.
posted by Lifeandtime on May 30, 2011
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Posted March 11, 2010
A Grim Look Into The Hidden World Of Puppy Mills
"Saving Gracie" is the true story of a little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's rescue from a filthy, overcrowded puppy mill in Pennsylvania. It is also the story of the public's increasing awareness of the horrors of the puppy producing industry--at least 2.5 million puppies are born in these facilities every year. While most of the puppies go to pet stores and end up in homes, the breeding adults live out their lives in tiny cages, never knowing a kind human touch and never feeling grass under their feet. Once they become to old to breed, many of these dogs are shot by their owners.
This book documents the inspection and raid of MikeMar Kennels in Pennsylvania, and the subsequent trial, as well as the rehabilitaion and rehoming of hundreds of dogs. At times, the trial coverage was a bit tedious, and the history of the details of all the various laws was dry, but overall, the story was compelling. There were certainly moments of hope, as the stories of the rescued dogs, particularly Gracie, were told. There were a lot more moments of frustration, as the lawmakers, breeders and animal welfare advocates argued (and continue to argue) to change laws, while thousands of dogs suffer. Progress has been made--many kennels have been shut down, several unscrupulous breeders have been ordered to pay large fines, some pet stores which previously sold puppies have decided to start allowing shelters to showcase adoptable dogs in their stores instead. These changes are positive, but for anyone who has ever loved a dog, they are not nearly enough...there is so much more work to do.3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Lifeandtime
Posted May 30, 2011
Very political
When I bought this book, I was looking for a story on the happy transition of a puppy mill dog to life in a family. Instead, this is a very political book on the efforts being taken by HSUS and law agencies to shut down puppy mills -- important work but not what I was looking for.
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maggieJS
Posted April 8, 2010
Rescue dogs all over the world owe Carol Bradley a big thank you.
Well written account of the Puppy Mill hell holes. As the owner of a rescued puppy mill Momma--the continued trauma that affects this little souls is heartbreaking.
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7186669
Posted February 15, 2011
Great Reminder!
more in depth eye opener on the disgraceful practice of puppy mills. More people need to step up and speak out against this horrific breeding practice! We need to be the voice of the innocent victims.
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3455549
Posted February 3, 2011
very heartwarming
i found this book in the library, and i didnt really feel too intrested, but then i found it in the nook store and read the free saple, and i bought the book. it is very heartwarming. i loved how it brought the issue of the cruelty to animals. i am highly agenst animal abuse, and i reccomend this to anyone who agrees. again,very well written, and i liked each of the rescue stories. could not leave alone!!!
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scubagirl309
Posted January 13, 2011
If you love dogs this is a must read
When I picked this up I expected it to be about the trials of one dog, but it was so much more than that. It truly opened my eyes to the plight of puppy mill dogs and the horrible conditions under which some animals live. Hard to believe that in our supposedly enlightened society we allow defenseless animals to be treated with such cruelty. From cover to cover I just couldn't stop reading, or stop hugging my own beautiful Cavalier King Charles.
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5196906
Posted November 19, 2010
wonderful
is wonderfully written, i have two cavaliers and this beautiful precious.gracie deserves a few bucks about her awesome story i couldnt put it.down!!!
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Salisbury
Posted July 30, 2010
A Highly Recommended Read for Pet Lovers
Saving Gracie was a tough book to read, but, I'm glad I did. I guess my head had been in the sand regarding puppy mills. Anyone who is as unknowing as I was about the existence of these places will be affected by reading this book. Having owned cats and dogs most of my life, I am now much more attentive to how local pet stores acquire their pets for sale and and even more supportive of our local animal shelter. When I read the "puppies for sale" ads in our newspaper, I know to question where these animals come from. This book leaves the reader with much better knowledge when the time comes to choose a new pet.
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Anonymous
Posted February 2, 2012
Miley Cirus
I love the book of gracie
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Anonymous
Posted January 16, 2012
Dear very political, please read.
Did you read the overview? It was talking about pupys lives in puy mills. PS: puppys transition from mill to family is never happy because the pupy is always sick or half dead, you heartless creep. PPS: take it from a peta member about the dogs.
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