Puppy mill, what can I do? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

labrown · 10-02-2007, 05:52 PM

We got our little Tina from a woman in Missouri just under two years ago. When my boyfriend went to pick her up, he saw (and took pictures of) about 100 yorkies and other small breeds in small chicken wire cages in a barn. When we had paid for Tina, we kept trying to contact the breeder about when we could pick her up, she avoided us for almost a week! He finally drove out there to pick her up, and she still didn't want to give up our dog! She finally let go, but she was really rude. So, once we brought our little girl home, she disappeared off the face of the 'net! I haven't been able to locate her online for over a year, but today, I tried again and ran across her website. She has over 10 females and five males that she breeds listed on her site, and WHO KNOWS how many more that she doesn't show online. Anyway, our dog has had SEVERAL genetic problems, and hasn't ever been in good health because she was such a runt, but I'd NEVER return her to the conditions she came from! So, what can I do about shutting her down? I never really realized what horrible conditions she was raised in until I saw posts on here of other puppy mills, and I thought, that looks exactly like where she came from!!! I guess my question is, what can someone do about a puppy mill that they know exists? I've got her address, website, and phone number. Would the ASPCA go out there if we reported poor living conditions? I know that in some cities and states it is illegal to own that many dogs. Well, anyway, here is the link to her site. Let me know what y'all think about it!

http://www.yorkiesrus.bizland.com/index.html

And Cheryl Nims, if you are on YT, I want you to know that what you are doing is WRONG!!!

shuber · 10-02-2007, 05:59 PM

Call me crazy but all those pictures looked fake (like photoshop or something). I would call the ASPCA, PETA and any other animal rights organization I could think of, but I don't know if you'll get any help. Getting the word out about her on this forum is a good start though.

Its heartbreaking what these so-called "breeders" do to those puppies.

Good Luck!!

labrown · 10-02-2007, 06:05 PM

Tina is AKC registered, but her Sire isn't pictured on her site. She said she owned both her parents. Makes me wonder???

vviccles1 · 10-02-2007, 06:50 PM

I am so sorry for your awful experience. I went over her site from tip to toeand it seemed legitimmate and the health guarentee was reasurring.If I was not waiting for a pup in the future from a YT member YEAH! I would consider them if i did not read your negative experience! I hope your little girl is comfy.What exactly is she suffering from?

lisatodd · 10-03-2007, 05:18 AM

if you have photos, make sure you send them when you report this. yes...contact the spca, local animal control, and akc if she registers them w akc. send all of them the photos. this should assure a shut down. but don't let her know you are doing this. she could clean up the area before they get there.
good luck to you and let us know what is happening with this.

angelbaby's mom · 10-03-2007, 06:44 AM

Those pictures on that website are DEFINITELY photoshopped in. Not true-life pics. What a scam, and what a shame for all those pups in her care. I just don't see how people can treat animals that way, all in the name of the almighty dollar.

JCarlson2004 · 10-03-2007, 07:07 AM

I'm so sorry to hear of your situation. I wish you all the best of luck in exposing this BYB.

teffiemoore · 10-05-2007, 11:17 PM

If the pictures represent the true living conditions..please please don't waist anytime reporting this!!!! Every minute that passes could mean the needless suffering of these babies. Notify the ASPCA, the local shelter,Have them check out the situation NOW. As stated above...don't let this breeder know that you are having her investigated before hand..

RMKC · 10-06-2007, 08:21 AM

Please report this and help those little Furbabies

Karen Ross · 04-23-2009, 03:43 PM

Hello:

I am looking for a Cairn Terrier as a companion for another Cairn who I already own. I found an adorable one for sale at NextDayPets.com. I contacted the seller, Cheryl Nims in Lamar, Mo., but later thought I should do some Internet research on her to make sure she was not running a puppy mill, as I understand they are pretty common in Missouri and I wanted to make sure I was buying the dog from a reputable source.

Anyway, the Net is most revealing, and that is where I found out that Ms. Sims is a breeder of Yorkies, and where I found your message. I suspect she may also breed Cairn Terriers as well and I am very concerned about the entire situation there. I want to know if you ever found out who you could report her to, and if any investigation of her breeding facility was ever done. I am so opposed to puppy mills or any other form of cruel treatment to animals, so please let me know.

Thank You!

yorkiegirl2 · 04-24-2009, 09:47 AM

The Humane Society of Missouri’s Animals Cruelty Task Force is a dedicated team of animal rescue experts that works full time to educate pet owners, investigate allegations of abuse and neglect and, when necessary, work with law enforcement to remove animals from deplorable situations. Over the last year, the Animal Cruelty Task Force has been responsible for the rescue of more than 2,500 animals from substandard puppy mills.

Humane Society of Missouri Headquarters
1201 Macklind Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 647-8800

And this site
Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation

mfannin · 04-24-2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkiegirl2

The Humane Society of Missouri’s Animals Cruelty Task Force is a dedicated team of animal rescue experts that works full time to educate pet owners, investigate allegations of abuse and neglect and, when necessary, work with law enforcement to remove animals from deplorable situations. Over the last year, the Animal Cruelty Task Force has been responsible for the rescue of more than 2,500 animals from substandard puppy mills.

Humane Society of Missouri Headquarters
1201 Macklind Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 647-8800

And this site
Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation

I agree with yorkiegirl2. I have just adopted a yorkie from the February puppy mill bust in St Louis. Missouri is really taking puppy mills down as they should be.

WalnutHill · 04-26-2009, 03:19 PM

Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Abuse Hotline
314-647-4400

It is my understanding, that now, by law, any call reporting suspected animal abuse that is made to this hotline must be followed up on.

There is also an online form you can fill out here: Humane Society of Missouri - http://www.hsmo.org

nanahas3 · 04-26-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WalnutHill

Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Abuse Hotline
314-647-4400

It is my understanding, that now, by law, any call reporting suspected animal abuse that is made to this hotline must be followed up on.

There is also an online form you can fill out here: Humane Society of Missouri - http://www.hsmo.org

Thank you so much for this link I just reported the place we got our little guy it was horrible and have been trying since day I found out about his inbreeding to find a place to report. You an angel Walnut Hills

blondschilli · 05-01-2009, 01:21 PM

Give me any information you have on this so called women, and I will do my best to turn her in to the right people. This kind of person does not love dogs they love money only.!!!!We need to put them out of buisness, Truely an animal lover of all kinds. Blondschilli

10-02-2007, 05:52 PM	#1
labrown T&T-DYNOMITE! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,111	Puppy mill, what can I do? We got our little Tina from a woman in Missouri just under two years ago. When my boyfriend went to pick her up, he saw (and took pictures of) about 100 yorkies and other small breeds in small chicken wire cages in a barn. When we had paid for Tina, we kept trying to contact the breeder about when we could pick her up, she avoided us for almost a week! He finally drove out there to pick her up, and she still didn't want to give up our dog! She finally let go, but she was really rude. So, once we brought our little girl home, she disappeared off the face of the 'net! I haven't been able to locate her online for over a year, but today, I tried again and ran across her website. She has over 10 females and five males that she breeds listed on her site, and WHO KNOWS how many more that she doesn't show online. Anyway, our dog has had SEVERAL genetic problems, and hasn't ever been in good health because she was such a runt, but I'd NEVER return her to the conditions she came from! So, what can I do about shutting her down? I never really realized what horrible conditions she was raised in until I saw posts on here of other puppy mills, and I thought, that looks exactly like where she came from!!! I guess my question is, what can someone do about a puppy mill that they know exists? I've got her address, website, and phone number. Would the ASPCA go out there if we reported poor living conditions? I know that in some cities and states it is illegal to own that many dogs. Well, anyway, here is the link to her site. Let me know what y'all think about it! http://www.yorkiesrus.bizland.com/index.html And Cheryl Nims, if you are on YT, I want you to know that what you are doing is WRONG!!! __________________ TBone Tina & Lauren

10-02-2007, 05:59 PM	#2
shuber Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dingmans ferry Posts: 172	Call me crazy but all those pictures looked fake (like photoshop or something). I would call the ASPCA, PETA and any other animal rights organization I could think of, but I don't know if you'll get any help. Getting the word out about her on this forum is a good start though. Its heartbreaking what these so-called "breeders" do to those puppies. Good Luck!! __________________ Mommy to Teddy and Misty and our newest addition - Wyatt

10-02-2007, 06:05 PM	#3
labrown T&T-DYNOMITE! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,111	Tina is AKC registered, but her Sire isn't pictured on her site. She said she owned both her parents. Makes me wonder??? __________________ TBone Tina & Lauren

10-03-2007, 05:18 AM	#5
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,460	if you have photos, make sure you send them when you report this. yes...contact the spca, local animal control, and akc if she registers them w akc. send all of them the photos. this should assure a shut down. but don't let her know you are doing this. she could clean up the area before they get there. good luck to you and let us know what is happening with this. __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies

10-03-2007, 07:07 AM	#7
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	I'm so sorry to hear of your situation. I wish you all the best of luck in exposing this BYB. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

10-02-2007, 06:50 PM	#4
vviccles1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beverly,MA Posts: 650	I am so sorry for your awful experience. I went over her site from tip to toeand it seemed legitimmate and the health guarentee was reasurring.If I was not waiting for a pup in the future from a YT member YEAH! I would consider them if i did not read your negative experience! I hope your little girl is comfy.What exactly is she suffering from?

10-03-2007, 06:44 AM	#6
angelbaby's mom YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: OK, but Texas soon! Posts: 326	Those pictures on that website are DEFINITELY photoshopped in. Not true-life pics. What a scam, and what a shame for all those pups in her care. I just don't see how people can treat animals that way, all in the name of the almighty dollar.

10-05-2007, 11:17 PM	#8
teffiemoore Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 916	If the pictures represent the true living conditions..please please don't waist anytime reporting this!!!! Every minute that passes could mean the needless suffering of these babies. Notify the ASPCA, the local shelter,Have them check out the situation NOW. As stated above...don't let this breeder know that you are having her investigated before hand.. __________________ Steph's Furkids,Yogi, Bogus and Suki www.dogster.com/?320202 www.dogster.com/dogs/778799 Join YAP Here! "Animals are the most agreeable freinds"..

10-06-2007, 08:21 AM	#9
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	Please report this and help those little Furbabies __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

04-23-2009, 03:43 PM	#10
Karen Ross YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Eugene, OR, USA Posts: 2	Concern about puppy mill Hello: I am looking for a Cairn Terrier as a companion for another Cairn who I already own. I found an adorable one for sale at NextDayPets.com. I contacted the seller, Cheryl Nims in Lamar, Mo., but later thought I should do some Internet research on her to make sure she was not running a puppy mill, as I understand they are pretty common in Missouri and I wanted to make sure I was buying the dog from a reputable source. Anyway, the Net is most revealing, and that is where I found out that Ms. Sims is a breeder of Yorkies, and where I found your message. I suspect she may also breed Cairn Terriers as well and I am very concerned about the entire situation there. I want to know if you ever found out who you could report her to, and if any investigation of her breeding facility was ever done. I am so opposed to puppy mills or any other form of cruel treatment to animals, so please let me know. Thank You!

04-24-2009, 09:47 AM	#11
yorkiegirl2 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,394	The Humane Society of Missouri’s Animals Cruelty Task Force is a dedicated team of animal rescue experts that works full time to educate pet owners, investigate allegations of abuse and neglect and, when necessary, work with law enforcement to remove animals from deplorable situations. Over the last year, the Animal Cruelty Task Force has been responsible for the rescue of more than 2,500 animals from substandard puppy mills. Humane Society of Missouri Headquarters 1201 Macklind Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 647-8800 And this site Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation Last edited by yorkiegirl2; 04-24-2009 at 09:49 AM.

04-26-2009, 03:19 PM	#13
WalnutHill ♥ Catherine My Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,354 Blog Entries: 15	Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Abuse Hotline 314-647-4400 It is my understanding, that now, by law, any call reporting suspected animal abuse that is made to this hotline must be followed up on. There is also an online form you can fill out here: Humane Society of Missouri - http://www.hsmo.org __________________ Yorkie Splash ~ Yorkie shampoo Use the code ytdiscount at checkout for 10% off your purchase

05-01-2009, 01:21 PM	#15
blondschilli YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hillsboro, mo , usa Posts: 340	Im from Mo. If you would like my help Give me any information you have on this so called women, and I will do my best to turn her in to the right people. This kind of person does not love dogs they love money only.!!!!We need to put them out of buisness, Truely an animal lover of all kinds. Blondschilli