Well most of you know who Peedee is. I use to write about him allot in the McCory paper. Peedee is doing great. I've added a little Buddie to the Whiteford house back in Nov. 07 his name is Tiny Tim. In 2005-2006 I started volunteering at the Animal Shelter here in Heber Springs. In 2007 I was asked to be Director because the previous manager was having allot of issues along with all the workers there had the same problem. So I agreed. I fired all of them there and hired a crew that still are the best group of people you can find to manage a shelter. I wasn't there long till I got to find out first hand what a Puppy Mill was. I went to Clinton and picked up 30 out of the 143 animals found in a woman's home in Clinton Arkansas. This was this woman's 2ND puppy mill to stop operations. A few years before she had over 300 dogs in Prim Arkansas which is full of puppy mills to this day. But anyway I saw this teeny tiny little tea cup chi chi dog in a kennel where everyone was bigger than him. He was so poor and had no muscle mass. He ate the other dogs poop because everyone ate the other food up from him. My heart sank and knew I had to get him out of this shelter where all the puppy mill dogs were being housed or he was going to die. I picked him up and he and I fell in love with each other. I asked the shelter manager and she told me I could foster him till the trial was over. Well one year later the lady got her hand slapped a $5000 fine and never served a day in jail. Puppy mill owners often have mental illiness as hoarders as well. She had freezers full of dead dogs and they were not working. She had snakes with their heads cut off in freezers. She had dead puppies in coke cans with the tops cut off. She had opened her females to count the puppies so she could get the deposits on them. Her dogs lived in feces and urine that no human could imagine. The feces was so deep in the house you couldn't tell where the beds and comodes where in the house it was up to your knees. There was dead puppies in cages with their mothers. It was the most disturbing thing I'd had ever been involved in.
But Tiny was mine she didn't get her dogs back. After a year in court. Tiny had been a stud for her and she got $2000 every time she bred him, he cost her nearly $3000 but Tiny had been so over bred he had testicle cancer. I had to neuter him which was what I wanted to do anyway. Well Tiny till is very scared of people sometimes. He takes special care because he is so little. He's only 2.9 pounds and is now 5 years old. He is very healthy. He loves me and I never knew I could love an animal so much. Spring is a good season for my dogs because they are sensitive to cold weather but Spring lets them be able to run in the yard and sit out on the fenced in deck. Also it's the time for checkups at the vets office, teeth cleanings, and test.
Because of what happened to Tiny and I know first hand what puppy mills are about. I went on to Animal Cruelty Investigator training and now I am certified to do Animal Cruelty Investigations for AR,TX,OK, and LA I also went on and received training as a Certified Animal Control Officer. I have made it my life's dedication to help stop Puppy Mills and animal cruelty in my state. Peedee is like Tiny's big brother and Tiny loves him very much. I hope someday God answers my prayers and lets me have my own rescue center and no kill shelter here in Cleburne County.
Stop buying those cute little puppies in Walmart parking lots, pet stores, or Internet. 99% of the time these puppies come from Puppy Mills. Adopt from a animal shelter go to www.petfinders.com
Well until next time. Tanna,Peedee,and Tiny
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Dogs on Chains
Why do people get dogs just to put them on a chain for their whole life? How horrible. When you got the cute puppy oh you just thought he was the cutest thing and then when he got older you put him on a chain with no shelter, you wash his bowl out maybe once a year of course only after the water is green and the bowl is black. This causes bacteria in your dogs water and can make him very sick or feel sick most days. Now lets talk about that feed bowl it's so yuck would you like to eat your food like that. Dogs can get life threatening diseases that cause interal parasites and other problems with in the bowels. This is how, mice go drink in your dogs water and we all know mice will leave urine everywhere he goes. This causes harmful toxins to form in your dogs stomach and bowels. Now lets talk about the food you feed your dogs.
OLD ROY IS THE WORSE FOOD YOU CAN FEED ANY ANIMAL!!!! If you truely love your animals don't feed them "OLD ROY"
Go on the inernet and do your home work. It causes cancer in dogs who have been fed this food for long periods of time. Yeah it's cheaper but if you want a long time companion and a dog that will live longer don't feed this stuff to your dog. At least feed purina if you insist on feeding your dog food from Walmart. And don't be fooled by that Benifel stuff either. Do your home work.
Now leaving a dog on a chain, cats are so happy they are not mans best friend, Ha! Dogs who are never off their chain will be more agressive, they will attack other dogs, they will become very territorial. Dogs who are left on chains become anit-socialable and more people are bite by dogs on chains than any other dogs. You must train your dog to behave. I have people say he jumps on us all the time. Then teach him not too. This can be done by saying "NO" and puting him down off you. If this doesn't work every time he jumps on you put your knee in his chest and knock him back wards this only takes a couple time. But always say "NO". Check the web out there are wonderful training tips out there. Dogs are only as smart as their owners you know. Please walk the dog, interact with him so he will be a loving pet all his life. Water and Food bowls should be washed out daily or at least once a week. Feed good food to have a healthier and happier dog.
Got to www.petfinders.com to see all the wonderful animals that are adoptable in your area. Don't support breeders or pet stores they all come from puppy mills and will only cost you more money with vet bills for the conditions they live in. Before buying from a breeder ask to see where they are kept and the mother and father. If they want to meet you in a parking lot or won't let you come to their home to check it out 99% of the time they are puppy mills. Stop this cruelty adopted a homeless animal. 25% of animals in shelters are registered and pure breds due to people moving, can no longer have the animal or it was a gift they did not want.
Till next time. Tanna
OLD ROY IS THE WORSE FOOD YOU CAN FEED ANY ANIMAL!!!! If you truely love your animals don't feed them "OLD ROY"
Go on the inernet and do your home work. It causes cancer in dogs who have been fed this food for long periods of time. Yeah it's cheaper but if you want a long time companion and a dog that will live longer don't feed this stuff to your dog. At least feed purina if you insist on feeding your dog food from Walmart. And don't be fooled by that Benifel stuff either. Do your home work.
Now leaving a dog on a chain, cats are so happy they are not mans best friend, Ha! Dogs who are never off their chain will be more agressive, they will attack other dogs, they will become very territorial. Dogs who are left on chains become anit-socialable and more people are bite by dogs on chains than any other dogs. You must train your dog to behave. I have people say he jumps on us all the time. Then teach him not too. This can be done by saying "NO" and puting him down off you. If this doesn't work every time he jumps on you put your knee in his chest and knock him back wards this only takes a couple time. But always say "NO". Check the web out there are wonderful training tips out there. Dogs are only as smart as their owners you know. Please walk the dog, interact with him so he will be a loving pet all his life. Water and Food bowls should be washed out daily or at least once a week. Feed good food to have a healthier and happier dog.
Got to www.petfinders.com to see all the wonderful animals that are adoptable in your area. Don't support breeders or pet stores they all come from puppy mills and will only cost you more money with vet bills for the conditions they live in. Before buying from a breeder ask to see where they are kept and the mother and father. If they want to meet you in a parking lot or won't let you come to their home to check it out 99% of the time they are puppy mills. Stop this cruelty adopted a homeless animal. 25% of animals in shelters are registered and pure breds due to people moving, can no longer have the animal or it was a gift they did not want.
Till next time. Tanna
Sunday, April 5, 2009
You Make A Difference-Poem
“ YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
Dedicated to all of us fighting this war.
BY Tanna Whiteford
Certified Arkansas Animal Control Officer
Certified Animal Cruelty Investigator
You make the difference with your heart and soul
This you must surely know
Rescuing and protecting animals
Since they have no rights, so were told
Your heart’s desire is to find them and stop their pain
To find them, save them, love them,
And nurse them back to health again
You know you are their only voice in this cruel old world
Their pain and suffering just isn’t enough
You know you make a difference
By offering hope and love
From the abandon puppy to the starving horse
Because humans give them no choice
You are the difference no matter the cost
For those animals starving, mistreated, beaten, and lost
You make the difference this is true
Those starving pit bulls, horse slaughters, puppy mills and more
Are waiting for
No one other than YOU!
Keep fighting this fight we are sure to win
For a safe world for all the animals will someday soon begin.
Dedicated to all of us fighting this war.
BY Tanna Whiteford
Certified Arkansas Animal Control Officer
Certified Animal Cruelty Investigator
You make the difference with your heart and soul
This you must surely know
Rescuing and protecting animals
Since they have no rights, so were told
Your heart’s desire is to find them and stop their pain
To find them, save them, love them,
And nurse them back to health again
You know you are their only voice in this cruel old world
Their pain and suffering just isn’t enough
You know you make a difference
By offering hope and love
From the abandon puppy to the starving horse
Because humans give them no choice
You are the difference no matter the cost
For those animals starving, mistreated, beaten, and lost
You make the difference this is true
Those starving pit bulls, horse slaughters, puppy mills and more
Are waiting for
No one other than YOU!
Keep fighting this fight we are sure to win
For a safe world for all the animals will someday soon begin.
Priorities
Many people write me and want me to write the Hilleman Happenings again as I did when I first moved back from Minnesota. I miss doing it, but I don't believe McCrory Arkansas can handle all this truth. People don't like the truth and its all I know to do. I don't believe in talking behind peoples back and I am not one of these people who sit and complain and never do anything. So I tell them like it is. If you don't like it don't read it. You will never have to wonder what I'm thinking because I will tell you.
People amaze me and are so interesting to watch and observe. For example what about people and their priorities? People claim they are poor and there are no jobs so they need Government assistant in anyway they can and all they can because they aren't going to work. Why would you rather live on government assistant than work? How can you feel proud of what you are doing. And living on government assistance only teaches all those kids your having to be lazy and set on your fat cheeks and live off other people's tax money. How can you be proud of that? I believe you wouldn't need assistance just by knowing what priorities are. For once think hummmmm if I stop smoking I might have more for my kids. Or maybe I shouldn't get these nails done that would put more food in the house. A cell phone is more important to you than putting shoes on your kids feet. Some people just have their priorities mixed up or maybe they don't have any. Or maybe they didn't have parents smart enough to teach them because they did the same. Now smokes are over $5 a pack who can afford that? I know for sure there aren't jobs around that you earn enough money to just smoke your money up and throw it down on the ground. Mothers your kids go to school smelling like a stale ash tray. You stink yourself and your breath could knock a horse down. Are you proud of that? One year at a fair I saw a couple who both had smokes hanging out their mouths and kids crying for a hot dog. Father told them I told you we don't have money for that. I wanted to knock his head off right there. People make their lives the way it is sometimes and they have no one to blame but themselves. Goverment makes it to easy for people to sit on their butts and not work. I think Goverment programs should be for the working families who are trying to make a life for their family. And we can't help the kids without helping dead beat parents so it's a never ending program. I believe people should be drug tested to recieve those food stamps and welfare checks. I have to be drug tested to make the money to pay the taxes to take care of your sorry tail. Fair is Fair. But it is a program to help the kids and most kids never get it. So get some pride in yourself and break the curse and make a better life for your kids than you had. Your kids didn't ask to be born and to live like that. Set your priorities. Do you have no shame?
I plan to finish getting this all set up so be patent. I'll have my link posted on face book. Until next time It's still happening in Hilleman!!!!
People amaze me and are so interesting to watch and observe. For example what about people and their priorities? People claim they are poor and there are no jobs so they need Government assistant in anyway they can and all they can because they aren't going to work. Why would you rather live on government assistant than work? How can you feel proud of what you are doing. And living on government assistance only teaches all those kids your having to be lazy and set on your fat cheeks and live off other people's tax money. How can you be proud of that? I believe you wouldn't need assistance just by knowing what priorities are. For once think hummmmm if I stop smoking I might have more for my kids. Or maybe I shouldn't get these nails done that would put more food in the house. A cell phone is more important to you than putting shoes on your kids feet. Some people just have their priorities mixed up or maybe they don't have any. Or maybe they didn't have parents smart enough to teach them because they did the same. Now smokes are over $5 a pack who can afford that? I know for sure there aren't jobs around that you earn enough money to just smoke your money up and throw it down on the ground. Mothers your kids go to school smelling like a stale ash tray. You stink yourself and your breath could knock a horse down. Are you proud of that? One year at a fair I saw a couple who both had smokes hanging out their mouths and kids crying for a hot dog. Father told them I told you we don't have money for that. I wanted to knock his head off right there. People make their lives the way it is sometimes and they have no one to blame but themselves. Goverment makes it to easy for people to sit on their butts and not work. I think Goverment programs should be for the working families who are trying to make a life for their family. And we can't help the kids without helping dead beat parents so it's a never ending program. I believe people should be drug tested to recieve those food stamps and welfare checks. I have to be drug tested to make the money to pay the taxes to take care of your sorry tail. Fair is Fair. But it is a program to help the kids and most kids never get it. So get some pride in yourself and break the curse and make a better life for your kids than you had. Your kids didn't ask to be born and to live like that. Set your priorities. Do you have no shame?
I plan to finish getting this all set up so be patent. I'll have my link posted on face book. Until next time It's still happening in Hilleman!!!!
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