This should stop. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) controls some of the breeding laws. We had them neutered but have never been able to make them into indoor cats until winter gets here. I appreciate your vote. Thanks for bringing light to the dark reality. SallyTX, Thank you, and glad you stopped by. Greed isn't a religious way to be. moonlake (author) from America on August 19, 2012: BkCreative, You are right enough animals around and you can get pedigree dogs at shelters. Someone picks it up, you are moving, but where will you go? I read how Yoder got his breeding licenses even after violations. I have been to Amish and Mennonite puppy mills and they are some of the very worst. Oh how sad. So terribly devastating and completely unnecessary to have dogs in small cages outside all day, everyday The best people to alert are local rescues or the Humane Society of the U.S. Martha. She doesn't take him to the vet. Rajan Singh Jolly from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. Why is this allowed to keep on and on?why can’t the States in which these Puppy Mills are LOCATED shut them down, why do these innocent Animals have to suffer, we hate China for their Animal Cruelty but the USA is No better in fact even worse, Frances, contact your local dog warden, animal shelter or humane society, then cross your fingers. Thank you for shedding light on this terrible situation and exposing this problem. The Truth About AMISH COUNTRY. Just please shut up unless you're crying for all of the ANIMALS WE ABUSE EVERY SINGLE SECOND, MINUTE AND HOUR OF EVERY DAY!! Well done. Dr Mark from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on January 01, 2013: If the Amish are not technologically "wired-up", do you think they will go out of business now that the puppy trade is moving from pet shops to the internet? I have never seen an Amisher that wasn't a really great business person, and they will go where the revenue is. All puppy mills need to end! LOL I've learn all kinds of different ways that they make money! Many are very good to their dogs but others have puppy mills. Your email address will not be published. Leave the animals alone there not here bein abused there for our love. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. SimplE, because law authorities turn a blind eye to Amish animal abuse no matter how horrific. If only they would give them the simple things like exercise, vet care and sunlight. If they're females they are likely kept for breeding but if they're male what do they do with them? Yes, they're free to live in any manner they wish, but I don't think God judges those who wear their hair down. (The Amish are very keenly aware of the marketability of their image and how to use it. Ruth R. Martin from Everywhere Online ~ Fingerlakes ~ Upstate New York on February 16, 2013: Puppy mills have been an issue for a very long time. Buying a puppy is not the same as adopting one. How anyone can neglect and abuse such loving creatures is beyond my comprehension. I saw article telling the story about how the Amish make their money, and there was not one mention of puppy mills. Why? I have a pot-belly pig. Pathetic people. They have all types of breeds...many of them full blooded...at shelters. Thank you for caring Because I would love to beat the hell out of everyone of them! The puppies are kept in wire cages with wire under their feet all the time. No licenses were needed for these ugly little Amish puppy mills. Hay fields dot the rolling hills of Amish country, and the fields that … moonlake (author) from America on June 22, 2012: 2patricias, I don't think there is anything wrong with breeders that breed responsiblely and love their dogs. The third one is a pitbull. In our state the big problem with puppy mills was with the Amish. An Ephrata man pleaded guilty last week to two counts of animal cruelty after beating a horse that collapsed while pulling a cart. Putting all people in one basket is never fair, because of the impression it leaves. paid to have her fixed. (4). And they say their so Godfearing. It is a shame this happens and it will go on because they just don't seem to be stopping it. Tags: The Unfortunate Truth. Inbreeding precipitates a plethora of health calamities and newborn puppies are separated from their mothers prematurely to be sold (3). I live near here can you give me the location? Thanks so much for stopping by I appreciate it and thanks for vote and shared on FB. Amish shoot, gas, or stone dogs who don't produce puppies anymore. Stop Online Puppy Mills. Dogs and cats, guinea pigs and rats...none were originally in a cage or your living room or on the end of a leash. They need to be taught that the puppy will eventually get out of the pet store but because you bought that puppy, you now enabled the mother and father to stay in those horrific conditions longer. Glad to see this subject addressed here. The Amish Farm and House: Animal cruelty - See 1,529 traveller reviews, 949 candid photos, and great deals for Lancaster, PA, at Tripadvisor. I appreciate it. And for those that watch the "Amish Mafi , you are wasting your time if you want the facts on the amish. Pa has a new law and Lancaster doesn’t enforce… the Amish are greedy and heartless… religious.,,, what kind of religion accept abusers and murder, I had to bust a puppy mill here by me last fall the best source is going through the department of agriculture in that state because they also have to be licensed since they’re selling them as livestock they will be investigated and if they’re not licensed especially if they’re making so much money off of them they will get closed down and fined that’s what I did on top of contacting the humane society… And several online dog rescues with Cross posting friends that would contact them non-stop till something was done. Oh I agree there are people who call themselves Christians that also run puppy mills. Not to mention hawks and owls. Maybe your teeth have rotted and your fur has thinned from self-injury and starvation. I have of course being English never met an Amish person, however I always thought that they were a Christian sect, if this is the case they need to mend there ways as the bible is actually against animal cruelty. to be sold (3). At our small rescue we have often taken unwanted puppy mill dogs that are deemed useless. This is your life for what seems like eons, interspersed with painful pregnancies and babies for whom you cannot mother, yielding more painful infections, like mastitis in your breasts. I live in PA. Voted up, useful, interesting, and shared on FB. Voted up and useful. Sorry, I can't watch the videos and that first puppy picture will haunt me forever. I had no idea that some Amish communities were responsible for doing this. Proof of that is when they recently went to the PA Governor about the way they were being portrayed in a reality TV show and wanted to press charges. Most Mennonites do not practice this form of replication and instead focus on missions or outreach, and some grow to large sizes similar to the Protestant model of church growth. My Great Grand relatives who farmed from about 1900 through 1970 would no more have let a dog in the house than they would have the milk cow. Uneducated ppl who buy the whole ‘Amish way of life’ spend tons of cash to see them. It’s despicable to make money off of poor innocent animals. Educating people on backyard breeders, internet sales and pet stores is a huge way to help decrease puppy mills. Feb 16, 2018 - Explore carol Runge's board "puppy mills", followed by 180 people on Pinterest. You could tell the dogs had been over-bred and were in bad shape. Tell your friends and family to adopt their pets instead of buying, and if they do buy from a breeder to be vigilant in their selection process. Their all missing out in life, missing on making their dreams come true. Do any of the judgmental people know the following? They just took 58 pups away from a woman that had a puppy mill going near our town. I guess there will always be people like this. Their laws are not stringent enough. It is a shame this happens and even worse the people doing it have little regard for the puppies. I'm wondering if the 58 puppies that were rescued were from a Amish puppy mill ? If you do want a purebred dog, make sure you go through a reputable breeder and not a puppy store or puppy mill. Until people stop supporting pet stores and breeders, it will never change. I've worked on legal cases where people tie dogs up with no food or water....yet animal control does nothing. Unfortunately in Pennsylvania, in 2008 when Governor Rendell tried to make the dog laws stronger, many puppy mills went underground. katyzzz from Sydney, Australia on July 12, 2012: Such distressing news, and I always thought they were such nice people, disillusionment for me here, but good information to have, a distinctively different hub, well done. Oh my Moonlake! In the mean time, the officials that work for the "English" government agencies need to start putting the bugs in the right ears. moonlake (author) from America on September 18, 2013: Indian Chef , Thanks so much for stopping by. I think in the old ways dogs were just farm animals that needed to have a purpose like guarding the farm they were never brought into the house. Contact your state’s department of agriculture, local police, and (if it’s a large breeding facility) the US Department of Agriculture. moonlake (author) from America on June 13, 2012: Pages-By-Patty, I think having a law that limits the number of dogs would help. She has been with us for over five years now. I wish I knew how to help. moonlake (author) from America on January 27, 2016: Wesman Todd Shaw, I know many people don't realize Amish have puppy mills. This is not what the Amish are doing. moonlake (author) from America on July 27, 2013: mommyhood, Thanks for stopping by. ps. Read about the horrible conditions of puppy mills in my own state, Wisconsin. The problem I have with the Amish is that they are people of faith, but they think it's okay to mistreat an animal. So, having said all that, I can't wrap my brain around people that are cruel to animals. But I don't see you checking into them. Amish Mennonites came into existence through reform movements among North-American Amish mainly between 1862 and 1878. 3. If they can find them. Hot horses and Amish animal cruelty Amish found guilty of abuse Two Amish horse owners have been fined $300 each for leaving their beasts in the heat at a Lancaster Costco. She doesn't care about her dog. I could keep going but I'm bored with all of you idiots. So THIS is how you profit in this world? They either came from a shelter or from someone we knew. Here is the problem in a nutshell, and why it WILL change. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The tendency to look at animals as companions and members of the family is a fairly modern concept, where for some, business is business. They do not have enough inspectors for the job. If they can sell high dollar hand made dog beds, dog blankets, leather leashes etc. I appreciate it. This is all new info to me. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) – http://www.aspca.org/ They are fierce about their image.). They work together. on June 14, 2012: Very nice treatment of an important subject! I was shocked the first time I saw it. moonlake (author) from America on December 28, 2012: mio cid, It is sad just makes a person sick thinking about the poor animals. Religious rights do not allow someone the right to abuse and be cruel to an innocent animal. An Amish community settled in 1975, and there are many other Amish dotted across the state. Their kids are going to change it because they DO have pets and get attached, are looking at them like friends, and not all Amish are tied to farms any more. jellygator, My problem was hubs going up on how Amish make their money and not one word that some of them and I am saying some of them run puppy mills. In 2016, The Washington Post reported that police had charged a Pennsylvania Amish man with two counts of cruelty to animals. Thanks for an eye opener. Point is, no one animal, in our care or under our RULE is more or less important than the next. Most Amish are respectable and have no wish to harm anything. If we stay silent, this disgusting behavior will continue. They keep all dogs outside if they have one and of course these horrible puppy mills. 'It's not just some cottage industry by people who sell bread-and … These cases bring out strong reactions to the Amish as a whole (if you can stomach pure bigotry, check … I also tried several rescue. moonlake (author) from America on August 03, 2012: crazybeanrider, Thank you for stopping by my hub. Force it to become a thing of the past its all about expising them and thier mills and dates and times of these auctions. Many operate off a works based model of … The moody bipedal creatures run, wrestle, and somersault through the soft grasses for which you can only yearn in mourning. Then the cats are left to fend for themselves in the wooded area where red fox, coyote and fisher cats live. If you have your heart set on a particular breed, remember that 25% of rescue dogs are purebred (7) and there are many rescue organizations centered on specific breeds. Thank for this hub! Cows can become very attached to people and follow you around like a dog would. Pages-By-Patty from Midwest on June 13, 2012: Great hub and so true. And don’t kid yourself… It is time the Amish were really held accountable for the abuse and cruelty they cause to animals. Their Christlike forgiveness, extended even to those who murder their children (1), are widely … This brief narrative provides an outline of practices in puppy mills throughout the country. But Amish are people just like everyone else and capable of both good and bad behavior. Before you know it, you are back in the cage. Puppy mills house dogs and puppies in extremely unnatural conditions, depriving them of exercise, sunlight, necessary nutrition, and even basic grooming. May not have papers. Petfinder.com is an excellent resource to begin and refine your search. moonlake (author) from America on January 15, 2016: howlermunkey, Thanks so much for stopping by. I saw a hub on how the Amish make their money and not word was mentioned about the puppie mills that's one reason I did this hub. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. I also have 2 cats. I had problems with local animal shelters because all they had were dogs that were bred to be mean. But, honestly? Thank you for the share and up. Amish Country. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. The sad part is that many puppy mills are legal. Hate, yes hate is what I feel for the sick inbred, putrid Amish. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. Lancaster knows what these criminals are doing Lancaster politicians… police must be paid off.., how else can they get away with this! They can't keep all the dogs for breeding. Get ahold of ASPCA or a local agency! I was watching a TV show one day about a group who was saving puppies from a puppy mill. Instead of cutting down on all Amish, why don't you start listing names and addresses of all the puppy mills to stay away from. The Amish people didn't set out to be the perceived Pol Pot's of the animal world, the dogs were just another "cash crop" to them, like bunnies, pigeons, pigs, chickens, eggs, or any other small animals raised for sale in an old time traditional farm setting. They have an 18th century view of animals…and it shows. I have never heard of the puppy mills right around here. It's just sad what puppy mill dogs go through. These dogs suffered during the Summer and will suffer still with Winter coming in soon. I'm sure there is a lot more puppy mills that are not Amish or Mennonite. Embodying a nostalgic type of serenity, how can one not be inspired by a life so antithetical to our increasingly vapid preoccupations and existential crises? ], and reached us through email. I mentioned in the article that not all puppy mills are owned by Amish. Thank you, for coming by. It is the regulated beliefs that have become cultural laws over time; powerful creeds that people within the culture must either follow and believe in, or leave. It is very sad when animals are treated this way. Philly Dawg. Our dogs and cats are so spoiled. Have you seen commercial layer chickens in tiny cages their entire lives, just popping out eggs for us? Who can help do this? There are millions getting killed in our shelters that need homes , we certainly don’t need more being bred. Greed – pure and simple. You have wounds, pain, and unquenched needs that have never been met. Maybe you’re lucky because there’s a hamster-like wheel you can walk on for exercise, though you have to compete with hundreds of others trapped in their own filth just like you to get to it. Born of conservative Anabaptist roots, The Amish are known for simplicity, pacifism and integrity in the face of persecution. Still sad that a human could treat an animal like that. It is truly hard to comprehend. See more ideas about Puppy mills, Puppies, Animal abuse. Children, elderly and animals. Thank you for stopping by I appreciate it. Amish Country is known for its wonderful restaurants, craft shops and well-kept Amish farms. moonlake (author) from America on September 16, 2013: thelyricwriter, I just watched a little of the Amish Mafia but I lost interest real fast. healthwealthmusic, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. The laws in your area, my be lacking and prevent anything from actually changing. I remember my parents talking about it when I was very young. I’d be more than happy to look into. moonlake (author) from America on December 12, 2012: vespawoolf , It is so sad. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. This abuse must STOP! Wesman Todd Shaw from Kaufman, Texas on January 27, 2016: Damn. Unfortunately, however, it is harder to regulate animal cruelty within the Amish community due to their rejection of the outside world. They could not close the mill down, so they had to buy them all as the only way to save the poor puppies and dogs. Cruel & inhumane!! Your right all kinds of dogs can be found in shelters and full blooded. Thank you so much for stopping by and reading my hub. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. http://preparetoserve.com/MISSOURI The Mennonites and Amish People in Missouri and Illinois. Pure evil that could easily be stopped if they truly cared. Why don't you list them. Or maybe you are not even heard at all, because you voice was silenced by painful instruments in a surgical procedure you cannot comprehend (2). Animal abusers. Additionally, the ASPCA has a website (6) with a search engine containing pictures and information on pet breeding operations across the country dedicated to this cause. The laws we have just not enough. These two need to be in jail. She does not bark, won’t walk on the grass and all but two teeth are gone. Thank you moonlake. Your eyes are so thickened with pus from untreated infection that you can only strain to see out from them. Thanks for this hub - useful and interesting. Over the decades, most Amish Mennonites groups removed the word "Amish" from the name of their congregations or merged with Mennonite … And yes, some care for their animal more than others but until there is an outcry from within the community I will blame them all. I had trouble writing this article because I can't stand looking at the pictures of the puppies. The shelter will also medically and behaviorally clear the dog before adoption at a price dwarfed by a reputable breeder. Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary, Inc. Cows don't produce milk unless theyve birthed a calf!! I know your intent isn't a bad one. Parents have dominion over their children, it’s illegal to abuse them. There are so many sad stories in this world. I have a friend who lives near an Amish community and she said she sees the signs for puppies. moonlake (author) from America on January 01, 2013: DrMark1961, I would like to see them go out of business. The agents need to talk to their Bishops, their wives, and their adult kids and tell them how the puppy mills are affecting the outside world's view of the Amish and the community's overall profits. They got them for free by someone who could no longer care for them, but they turned around and made me pay them to take them to a good home. At least, when she has puppies she has something of her own to cuddle with, until they are abruptly taken away from her. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment and thank you for the vote. The state chooses to allow it no matter how horrific the suffering. I have a puppy mill breader. I refuse to purchase anything made by the Amish. I guess that is what will happen and is happening. You have wounds, pain, and unquenched needs that have never been met. Thank you for showing me this story. I wish they didn't exist anywhere. After having puppies, the local animal authority killed them and put her in death row. They think they can do anything, they want. The Bible give man dominion over animals. Case in point is "howemunkey" who said he will not be buying any products from the Amish, regretting he bought a leather belt from them. They treat their children and women like livestock. Animals have rights. The Amish should be ashamed of themselves to abuse these poor animals for an almighty buck!!! While puppy mills are a problem throughout the … Viola was convicted in 2013 of having a dog in distress, operating a kennel without a license, and obstructing justice. Sometimes they have fewer problems than full blooded ones because they have not been over bred. Just the sad look they gave to the camera showed they go through so much pain and suffering. All the more reason to go to animal shelters when considering getting another animal. I hope they KEEP AFTER them! :). 2. I also saw quite a few Amish puppy mills when I worked in southwest Missouri. I think anybody buying a kitten or puppy should be very careful, and buy only from a good breeder. Also someone mentioned Peta also. It’s all about the almighty dollar, GREED. This is abuse!!!!! Its hard to believe that religious people-Amish-would do something awful like that and get away with it.
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