tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post6771804002429169708..comments2023-12-03T00:23:03.898-08:00Comments on Smushie Ranch: Animal Planet Documentary about Petland. Not to be Missed!Smushie Ranchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228709678140218512noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-43853695545021014592010-05-19T08:19:08.734-07:002010-05-19T08:19:08.734-07:00Oh poor sweet Tookie!!!! What a terrible story (a...Oh poor sweet Tookie!!!! What a terrible story (and GREAT testimonial as to why one should ADOPT). Mom's eyes are all leaky, but we're glad you shared your Tookie with us!<br /><br />Love,<br />S-DogSalinger The Pughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05328177886741335081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-22797199406291838802010-05-19T07:39:47.364-07:002010-05-19T07:39:47.364-07:00I am so sorry to read about poor Tookie, it must h...I am so sorry to read about poor Tookie, it must have been heartbreaking for you.<br />It's obvious from those pictures he had a very happy life with you and loved you very much.<br />We have puppy mills here too, how people can make money from the suffering of dogs is beyond me.<br />Thanks for sharing these precious pictures of Tookie with us.<br />Lynne xxSketching with Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270151161020999871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-72021740106243742402010-05-19T06:36:05.305-07:002010-05-19T06:36:05.305-07:00Thats so sad! :(
RIP Tookie!
Love
Manda and Oisín...Thats so sad! :(<br />RIP Tookie!<br /><br />Love<br />Manda and Oisín<br />xOisínhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17396340390264846735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-20634835232755053612010-05-18T21:04:45.122-07:002010-05-18T21:04:45.122-07:00Oh this is making mum bawl. There is always a spec...Oh this is making mum bawl. There is always a special place in our hearts for our first pugs. Tookie was such a gorgeous boy. How wonderful it was to have him even for a short time.<br /><br />PS we gots our thank you card in the mail!<br /><br /><br />WinstonWinston Wilburhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820421819404541631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-30838071229062065082010-05-18T18:30:39.865-07:002010-05-18T18:30:39.865-07:00RIP Tookie. What an awful thing to have to go thr...RIP Tookie. What an awful thing to have to go through. I'm so sorry.Freya's Humanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526525405017010276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-11761680297716477692010-05-18T12:54:11.334-07:002010-05-18T12:54:11.334-07:00I am so SO sorry about Tookie :( I refuse to shop ...I am so SO sorry about Tookie :( I refuse to shop at Petland, and have for years. I can't even go in there to look. It breaks my heart, especially when they try to tell me that the pets they get are from "responsible" breeders. People here try to tell me how awesome they treat their animals, and I ain't buyin' it. Never have. <br /><br />I hope that Petland gets shut down. It can't come soon enough.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00504129564539676406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-28662649500472654332010-05-18T09:32:27.754-07:002010-05-18T09:32:27.754-07:00What a sad story. We watched that special and it ...What a sad story. We watched that special and it was just as heartbreaking. <br /><br />Run free Tookie!<br /><br /><br />Wags and Licks,<br />Mollie Jo & Bobo<br />& Uncle PuppyMollie Jo and Bobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108724160376698671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-16657247699627293882010-05-17T21:02:47.528-07:002010-05-17T21:02:47.528-07:00Oh Shannon,
we had no idea you all went through su...Oh Shannon,<br />we had no idea you all went through such a sad experience. What a sweet little baby. Sharing Tookies story helps to reinforce how important it is to boycott pet stores who sell puppies. It sickens me to think of how those poor animalsare treated. I could never understand being treated with anything less than love and admiration.Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16872280140093311387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-48212659407461717032010-05-17T20:45:24.816-07:002010-05-17T20:45:24.816-07:00DearShannon
We remember this storie of Tookie.
Our...DearShannon<br />We remember this storie of Tookie.<br />Our hearts are breaking all over again and we just cannot stop these tears from falling.<br />"Tookies Song" is being echoed through bloggie land. His voice and spirit live on- to ensure that the word gets out about getting puppies from petshops.<br />"Tookies Song" is drifting across the heavens- I can hear it. Yes I can. How can one little pug say so much?<br />love<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-76548911346433788552010-05-17T20:16:40.698-07:002010-05-17T20:16:40.698-07:00Oh, my moms eyes are very, very leaky. Poor Tookie...Oh, my moms eyes are very, very leaky. Poor Tookie and poor you to have lost your little guy so soon. Those places are very, very bad. They do horrible things to the doggies and horrible things to the peoples who luvs the doggies. We hope that everybuddy in the whole country watches that show. <br /><br />Thank you ever so much for using Tookie's life story to remind everybuddy that there are better places to finds their next furry family members.<br /><br />We're sending you lots of gentle wiggles & wags!<br /><br />Mayziemayziegalhttp://mayziegal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-3494865439011874012010-05-17T18:37:31.938-07:002010-05-17T18:37:31.938-07:00Such a heartbreaking story...mom's all leaky :...Such a heartbreaking story...mom's all leaky :(<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your story about Tookie.<br /><br />Pugs & Kisses,<br /><br />Yoda & BrutusBrutus, Ellie, Pippa and Ottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12679230768486909646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-38931509432790763062010-05-17T18:35:22.446-07:002010-05-17T18:35:22.446-07:00Excellent post, Shannon (although sorry for your l...Excellent post, Shannon (although sorry for your loss).<br /><br />I will say it again and again and again until I get through to even ONE person:<br /><br />A. Do not buy ANYTHING (even a rubber ball) from pet stores that sell dogs. They ALL get their dogs from puppy mills. How do I know this? Because a REPUTABLE breeder does NOT sell dogs to a broker. A REPUTABLE breeder wants to see to whom their puppies are going. How can one possibly know what kind of home their dog is winding up in if they don't meet the owner?!?!?<br /><br />B. If a pet store tells you "we don't get our dogs from puppy mills" they are LYING THROUGH THEIR TEETH. (Again, see above.)<br /><br />C. Hard as it may be, do NOT "rescue" a dog from a pet store. You are only putting money in their pockets and perpetuating the business.<br /><br />Whew! Sorry for the rant, but I can't say this enough!Hankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00828984619576320527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-61885024046478094942010-05-17T17:33:30.685-07:002010-05-17T17:33:30.685-07:00Absolutely heartbreaking.... I have the DVR set t...Absolutely heartbreaking.... I have the DVR set to record the APL program, althought I fear a lot of Kleenex may be required. A snoring Frenchie on my lab will also be a requirement, as I need to give Brutus constant hugs throughout.<br /><br />MichelleBRUTUShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11876504197398697370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-19982964770451644142010-05-17T16:23:39.810-07:002010-05-17T16:23:39.810-07:00What a very sad story. Your hearts must have been ...What a very sad story. Your hearts must have been broken to lose Tookie like that. To tell the truth, there aren't so many pet stores that sell dogs or cats in our county anymore. I think there are still a few, but not like there used to be. There are stores that sell fish,reptiles and some birds and small furries like hamsters and guinea pigs, as well as supplies for pets. Not so much dogs, though. I guess that's a good thing. We sure have plenty of shelters and rescues, but even so, not enough of them.Lola and also Franklin, toohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972548673590973882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-79454991144950483372010-05-17T16:22:55.339-07:002010-05-17T16:22:55.339-07:00What a sad story -- that didn't have to happen...What a sad story -- that didn't have to happen! With word being spread, Tookie's death will be in vain. When I'm ready to adopt again, I will definitely get a rescue pup. No doubt about it.dwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619029871274499519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-44580883910099428812010-05-17T15:36:00.110-07:002010-05-17T15:36:00.110-07:00Sorry about the short (but quality) time Tookie wa...Sorry about the short (but quality) time Tookie was here. <br />Petland has had a HORRIBLE reputation for YEARS. My sister Lori, got a wonderful GOLDEN Ret. from a Petland in Columbus. Three days after they got him... she noticed a lump. It was a cancer. Lori's vet went toe to toe with Petland and they finally paid for the operation,,, and "gave back " what she had paid for Cisco. THEY FINALLY ADMITTED THAT THE KNEW HE HAD CANCER!!!. The good news was that the vet was able to get it all... Cisco lived 10 magical years.<br /> Petland actually started in Chillicothe, Ohio. When they got going good ... a "company" bought out the original owners and... the horrible stories began.Frankie Furter and Erniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06667365633354170385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-78472969925482945072010-05-17T13:56:20.883-07:002010-05-17T13:56:20.883-07:00Thank you for sharing Tookie's story. Momma k...Thank you for sharing Tookie's story. Momma knows how hard it is to lose a special furbaby. We know that Tookie had the best possible life, even if it was too short. Please keep telling his story to help other puppymill dogs who cannot speak for themselves.<br /><br />Love <br />Gen & the Fooagent99https://www.blogger.com/profile/12334005818736489335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-18117796660759519052010-05-17T13:33:18.369-07:002010-05-17T13:33:18.369-07:00Oh my goodness what a sad story about Tookie. You ...Oh my goodness what a sad story about Tookie. You did the best you can for him and I am sure you made his last days happy<br />Benny & LilyTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-5905609528945177492010-05-17T13:07:06.424-07:002010-05-17T13:07:06.424-07:00Hi Shannon! Tookie's story just breaks my hea...Hi Shannon! Tookie's story just breaks my heart. All too often you hear about puppy mills getting shut down but what about all the puppies they've produced? It sickens me to think what some people will do to make money.<br /><br />I will be watching this documentary tonight but may have to put my paws over my eyes. I hate to see my animal friends in dire straits. The sooner we get legislation to outlaw petstores that sell puppy mills puppies, the sooner the puppy mills themselves will be out of business. <br /><br />Tookie did not die in vain. His memory lives on and his plight is a reminder of caring individuals like yourself that do whatever they can to save these poor babies. He was loved and will never be forgotten.<br /><br />Stubby xoxoStubbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12962192098832384295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-38432650638096174312010-05-17T13:06:19.041-07:002010-05-17T13:06:19.041-07:00Oh Shannon,
I am so sorry to hear about your belov...Oh Shannon,<br />I am so sorry to hear about your beloved little Tookie.<br />You and your family did the right thing and his time he had with you guys was very enjoyable for him I'm sure! He looked so happy with you all! You all took such wonderful care of him!<br /><br />I will watch that show tonight and stand in complete agreement about those types of shops. They are horrible! If I were to ever be sitting in a jail cell it would be because I would have stolen those dogs right up. My best friend in SC called me up from one of those places about four years ago crying hysterically saying that there was a sick dog that was in that same shop for about six weeks for 8,ooo<br />She was ready to put him in her coat and leave. I had to talk her down. <br />People like that really need to take a good look at life and the meaning. Animals are life! How the heck can you try to sell a dog for 8,000 an live with yourself.<br />My mother bought a Papillon from Petland five years ago. <br />She totally shared my beliefs.<br />She went out to lunch with her best friend one day and her friend begged her to go in there with her. My mom refused. Cookie (my moms friend came out crying) My Mom went in and their was a sick Papillon in there. Of course my mom who totally is against the place gave them an ear full. I had to hear about this too.<br />Two weeks went by and my mother called me...crying and crying about this dog...each and EVERY NITE! She told my dad she had to have her. She had to save her. My dad went in and the price was 6,000 and my dad got the people down to 4,400. It's sick. These people are making crazy money off life and not caring about these babies. <br />We have to figure out how to stop this and how to get these dogs that are already there out (without going to jail)<br />Thanks for sharing your story.<br />My heart goes out to you!<br />~KatyThose Elgin Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303888585055011616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-40469016737856808842010-05-17T12:38:04.614-07:002010-05-17T12:38:04.614-07:00This story is making our mommy leak. RIP Tookie!
...This story is making our mommy leak. RIP Tookie!<br /><br />Bobo and Mejapamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337096726089110691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890373380839592751.post-13627280231890145462010-05-17T12:30:53.573-07:002010-05-17T12:30:53.573-07:00What a heartbreaking story, you guys. I am crying....What a heartbreaking story, you guys. I am crying.<br /><br />And just like you said, these stories are FAR TOO COMMON. Nothing gets my blood boiling like puppy mills and the idiots behind them. I WILL be watching tonight! <br /><br />RIP sweet Tookie. Your short time here was spent with the sweetest family ever and I am so grateful that you got to experience the unconditional love that you so deserved.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971360626495723817noreply@blogger.com