Introducing Molly and her faithful dog, Joey: Helping us understand why puppy mills are bad...and why we should not patronize stores that sell dogs from puppy mills.
Note: See directions at the end of this post to enter to win a special "No Pet Store Puppies" Gift Pack from the ASPCA!
Today, Sunday July 21, 2013, is "No Pet Store Puppies Day", and in fact, it's the third year of ASPCA's national campaign to fight puppy mills. This year's new video campaign, featuring adorable Molly and her equally adorable dog, Joey, highlights ASPCA's effort to let as many people as possible understand the direct link between puppy mills and the pet stores who sell their factory-produced puppies. Why not take the ASPCA "NO Pet Store Puppies" Pledge today, and then do what you can to spread the word among your friends and family-it really is all about knowledge.
We all realize that stores that sell products are in business to make money-and there's nothing wrong with that. And you also know that as pet parents, we love to shop for our furry companions. But stores that sell pet products and also sell those adorable puppies and kittens are working as one with puppy mills, because that's where those puppies come from.
But here's the great part: When the voice of the people is heard, change is made. When you, the people, take away their business-when there is no market for what they're selling-those stores will no longer do business with puppy mills, and in turn, there will eventually be no more puppies produced by dog factories. It's one thing to simply not buy a puppy or kitten from a pet store, but that impact is amplified many times over when you refuse to purchase anything from a brick and mortar or online store that also sells pets. Boycotts get peoples' attention. So please remember: "Don't shop till they stop!"
Now let's get to the ASPCA's Gift Pack Giveaway! Take a gander at what you can win, courtesy of the ASPCA:
1. "Like" our Facebook page: See top of right sidebar or click here: www.facebook.com/pages/Boccis-Beefs/190090017696328?ref=stream
2. You must give this giveaway a shout-out on your Twitter or Facebook page by using the buttons below this post-easy!
We all realize that stores that sell products are in business to make money-and there's nothing wrong with that. And you also know that as pet parents, we love to shop for our furry companions. But stores that sell pet products and also sell those adorable puppies and kittens are working as one with puppy mills, because that's where those puppies come from.
But here's the great part: When the voice of the people is heard, change is made. When you, the people, take away their business-when there is no market for what they're selling-those stores will no longer do business with puppy mills, and in turn, there will eventually be no more puppies produced by dog factories. It's one thing to simply not buy a puppy or kitten from a pet store, but that impact is amplified many times over when you refuse to purchase anything from a brick and mortar or online store that also sells pets. Boycotts get peoples' attention. So please remember: "Don't shop till they stop!"
Now let's get to the ASPCA's Gift Pack Giveaway! Take a gander at what you can win, courtesy of the ASPCA:
- Popchips
Please note: If the rules are not clear to you, feel free to ask at: jdemarti@columbus.rr.com. Likewise, if you've chosen to enter, please check back at the appointed day to see if you're a winner. And if you're one of the lucky ones, please provide your mailing address to Parental Unit at the above e-mail address. Thanks!
One lucky winner (continental U.S. only) will receive one ASPCA gift pack with the items pictured and listed above.
Here are the requirements to enter: No anonymous comments, please!
1. "Like" our Facebook page: See top of right sidebar or click here: www.facebook.com/pages/Boccis-Beefs/190090017696328?ref=stream
2. You must give this giveaway a shout-out on your Twitter or Facebook page by using the buttons below this post-easy!
3. Comment on this post and indicate in your ONE comment that you'd like to enter this giveaway.
This contest will run from today, Sunday July 21, 2013 through Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 8:00 EST.
