Today I come here to talk about something that isn't really about esoterism. It's a very serious and revolting practice of animal cruelty: Puppy Farms or Puppy Mills.
All around the world (even in Portugal) these "cruelty farms" work for the good of profit and ignore the well-being of dogs and cats (and other animals).
Puppy Mills are places where dogs are bred non-stop.
Female dogs are kept malnourished in cages for the sole purpose of giving birth to puppies that will then be sold to pet shops.
These female dogs aren't allowed to get outside the cages unless when it's time to breed with male dogs; they are kept in a tiny space which is their bed, bathroom and hopefully dinning room while pregnant or with their puppies. Medical care is barely given to them.
The puppies live isolated from other dogs or humans, confined to that little space with their mom and brothers or sisters.
Lets just take a second to imagine how much these poor moms and puppies suffer.
It disgusts me to see humans can do this to their best friends.
What can we do about it?
Its not easy to abolish something like this once and for all but it's already a help if you:
- DON'T support these "cruelty farms"
- DON'T buy pets from pet shops without knowing where they come from
- DO alert the police or others
- DO spread the word if you find one (there is facebook, internet sites and even shops where you can hang a note informing about a puppy mill you found out about)
Unfortunately doing the same or worse to the owners of these awful things is a crime... for now.
How to recognize one of these Puppy Mills?
Here are some ways to find a puppy mill:
- If you go to a pet shop, visit the back of the shop AND the breeder A breeder that loves his dogs and is proud of them will not say no to a visit!
- Check if your new dog is alright and not underage, if he is sick or to young he might come from a Puppy Mill
- Meet the mom and dad of your new dog A good breeder will have both mom and dad healthy and well treated so that the puppies are healthy too.
If you ever suspect of animal cruelty please contact the police or some animal organization.
Animals have feelings and needs just like us, they deserve better and it is everyone's responsibility to protect them and help.
If you have a chance to change someone's life, even an animal's, do it! Animals will be thankful for sure.
Contacts in case you suspect animal cruelty:
SOS Animal (Portugal): 760 501 095 or sosanimal@sosanimal.com or go to SOS Animal Facebook Page
The Police or any other competent force you remember
For more information please check:
Arca de Noé - Fabricas de sofrimento (Portuguese)
Lets work together for our best friends!
Blessed be
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