January 10, 2008
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Dear Mr. Mann:
I am writing to you on behalf America's Pet Owners and our more than 200 million supporters worldwide about the fact that you currently have a pet store, Pet Luv, in your mall. Pets "companion animals" are and have been the life blood for many people of all walks of life since the beginnings of time.
Most people have cherished memories of the days and experiences they have had with their dogs and pets. Sadly there are mean spirited people in the world who wish to deny,you, your children and grand children the opportunity own and love a companion animal.
Recently there has been a wave of terrorist activities sponsored by PETA and the HSUS designed to frighten and bully pet store owners, other persons of interest, and the suppliers of Puppies and Kittens. We encourage you not to be frightened by the tactics of PETA or any other organization, you and your lessee has the right to conduct lawful business without being fearful of interference by any special interest group.
Most puppies sold in pet stores come from legal federally licensed and inspected facilities that use the very best state of the art animal husbandry and facility management techniques. We do however encourage Pet Store owners to keep their facilities clean and aggressively disinfect each pen after use to protect the next puppy from any health problems. We also encourage all Pet Store Owners to only buy from within the federal commercial supply system, buying outside of the system can allow animals to arrive not in perfect health and may bring unwelcome diease to the property.
Pet Stores having Puppies for people to buy, enjoy and love in their homes is as American as Apple Pie. With the increase in zoning laws and various property usage laws we are seeing the breeders are further away from cities making it almost impossible for urban families to find a dog of their choice.
PETA and HSUS would like for you to think, professional breeders are heartless monsters, And since most breeders are to busy in their day to day activities of caring for their animals, you won't see many letters supporting their business interests. They just don't have the time....
The opponents to pet ownership will say and do anything to advance their cause, this has been proven time and time again. A reasonable person without having any experience in raising animals knows that if a animal is not cared for properly they will not have babies successfully, without successful litters the breeders would not be able to stay in business. Simple as that. Without question there has been facilities who have been operated poorly and we do not support their actions nor should you.
The PETA people and the HSUS always claim there is a pet over population problem, all the while the ASPCA imports thousands of dogs monthly from South America to have dogs for people to adopt. You see it is actually about money and market share. And your local shelter, which by the way receives no money from PETA or the HSUS, sees a number of dogs that are simply put Mutts. People who buy purebred dogs do not raise Mutts and they offer as a rule the very best care for their family member. Less than 20.0% of the dogs arriving at the shelters are purebred and the few if any are ever put to sleep as owners will quickly recover their pet once having learned of their capture. (The large majority of purebred dogs are micro chipped so the owners can be contacted) In total over 50.0% of all dogs arriving at the shelters are either adopted, rescued by breed specific organizations or picked up by their owners. Remember fewer than 20.0% of the total are purebred dogs, so there are an addition 30.0% of the Mutt class animals being adopted by someone.
Don't be swayed b a slick video where conditions are not known to actually exist, We have discovered these people will use pictures over 20 years old or staged and stories that are classified as urban legends. Our favorite: "Is the one where the breeder kills his old dogs and uses them for dog food."
You need to let the PETA people know that they have "No Rights" to interfere with your right to do business with whomever you please. Besides you already know that you cannot cancel a lease without cause.
We want you to know we are supportive of you and your tenant, hopefully both of you will have a long and happy relationship.
Sincerely
Joe Overlease
Breeders Advocate
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Do you really feel that what PETA and HSUS do to protest pet stores is "terrorism"?
I wish you didn't use that word, but otherwise thank you for sharing your opinion. Please post a link to info about the ASPCA importing dogs from South America - that's very intriguing.
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