Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Puppy Mills on Oprah

We don't usually watch TV but for those who haven't yet heard, this Friday's hour-long Oprah show - April 4th - is scheduled to be devoted to puppy mills, and related topics, such as adoptions, euthanasia, and spay and neuter. Check your local TV listings for the time and channel.

Yes, Oprah Winfrey will do a tear-jerker, so have a box of tissues handy.

If you are interested in reading more on this subject, we refer you to the April 2 post on Wayne Pacelle's blog, A Humane Nation.

Since Oprah Winfrey is so popular and viewed by millions, perhaps this subject will get enough exposure to prompt more people to incite legislation to stop or at least stunt the proliferation and horrors of puppy mills.

16 comments:

Kapp pack said...

Mom told us she is setting the DVR for Oprah on Friday!

Woo woo, Kelsey Ann

Dr Tweety of da Fab Five said...

Dear Jan,
Da momee sayz she iz gettin' faint of heart in her old age. She cannot watchez any more storeez of anymall abuse witout sobbin.' I mights give her a break...but she iz a furry aware human bean who will fight fur all of us. You sound likes such a good momee too!

Cecil the Cougar: said...

Jan,

I read about this in the mews and I agree. I fink that Oprah will bring lots of good attention to this matter. I am glad that she is doing this special, it is much needed!

meemsnyc said...

Puppy mills are evil. That's good that Oprah can bring it up and front to the public eye. Hopefully that will make people think twice from buying pets at those shady places. Hopefully she will tell her viewers to adopt from shelters!

Adan*Michico said...

This is very important subject!!

Dragonheart & Merlin said...

It is great that Oprah is doing a show on such an important issue!

Daisy said...

I heard about that show and we are going to try and record it on Tivo. I think it will be very hard to watch, but it is an important topic for people to be aware of.

Gandalf & Grayson said...

Mom says she doesn't think she can make herself watch it, too sad. it's bad enough just knowing that sort of thing happens. We sure hope lots of good will come from it!

Chairman Mao said...

That is furry good that Oprah is gettin the wurd out on these furry impawtant topics.

Kittyhugs and purrs from MaoMao!

Moki said...

We heard about this as well and will definately have to tune in!

Forty Paws said...

Yes, that will be an absolute tear jerker. We saw a few previews of it today. Some people are total wackjobs.

Luf, Us

felinesopher said...

glad to see ya again! thx furr informing this, too bad, we couldnt watch it....if anyone can record it and place it somewhere in catblogosphere, we'll be so grateful.

Meaouwy Troops are so glad now coz mommy coming back to home & dun forget to find out inside our brain & compare it with humans' brain, sneak peek at Felinesophy

Kathryn and Ari said...

I'm so glad Oprah is bringing exposure to this issue. I was at a dog park meeting last night, and a woman who recently moved here from Chicago said that Oprah used to go to their dog park every day and was famous for picking up errant poop--whether it was from her dog or not. It's heartening to see celebrities get real.

Chancy, Jake & Ernie's Voice said...

Mom tried to watch some of it...she keeps crying.

HUGS~Chancy & Jake

Lacy said...

woofies and burfs, me didnt know dat oprah lost her her doggy sophie of 13yrs on the 10th...bless her heart i know how she feels...it was a teary show..but if it helps end puppy mills then i am all fur it...

b safe,
rocky, bear and angel lacylulu ;)

The Daily Echo said...

We watched it with Mom and we all thought she did a great job. We believe this will help tremendously. The general public needs to be educated. It's a much needed strategy in order to win the battle.
ECHO