CBS Puggle Story

mulroony · 06-09-2006, 11:23 AM

There was a story by CBS in late December about the new puggle trend (around the same time as the one on NBC). I never saw it before, but was extremly disappointed and haunted by the sight of at least 30+ dogs up for sale.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/...n1098998.shtml

I decided to file a complaint with them and this is what I wrote...

"I would like to file a complaint about you lack of journalistic integrity in relation to your article on "hybrid dogs". (Dec. 5, 2005) In this story you talk about them as a new fashion accessory, but had this been a new shoe that was being produced in a factory by 5 year olds you would have never done this story. Most of the "hybrid dogs" that are sold in pet stores, and in general, are being done so at the expense of their parents. These breeding dogs are kept in deplorable conditions, and their sole purpose is to produce as many puppies as possible for as little cost as possible.

If you had bothered to research the other half of this argument you could have helped put an end to a trend that is causing suffering on a level much greater then any sweatshop.

I leave you with the thought of hundreds of beagles and pugs locked in chicken wire cages no larger then a couple square feet w/ several other dogs, covered in open wounds, urine, and excrement, producing two litters a year, having little human interaction or exercise, very little medical treatment, and are then euthanized when they can no longer produce more offspring.

I will no longer be watching CBS and will be encouraging my family and friends to do the same."

Just thought I would share

bigdoglover · 06-09-2006, 01:20 PM

Good letter!!! Knowing how people in big corporations think, they'll probably chalk you up to a "fanatic" or someone from PETA and toss it. On the flip side, they may stop and think about that story, and either do a follow-up, or another one on mills.

You made your voice heard....good job!!

***MazieDog*** · 06-09-2006, 04:25 PM

I agree.. Great letter! Hope they actually read it and take it to heart..

*changes the channel*

shandoggy1 · 06-09-2006, 06:18 PM

I would like to see if you actually get a reply from them, they don't care

calgal · 06-09-2006, 06:21 PM

We ALL need to write CBS. I just did and I'm so mad. This will never end unless we all do our part, so how about it GP members........get your letters off and send that article to all you know and have them do the same. Please!

froggiedog · 06-09-2006, 07:32 PM

Complain as much as you want!

I don't care, it's not like I work for CBS or anything. mabye you should start a petition (just a suggestion). at least some people care about dogs/animals. shame on them(CBS)

06-09-2006, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
mulroony Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 2,100 Rep Power: 116	CBS Puggle Story There was a story by CBS in late December about the new puggle trend (around the same time as the one on NBC). I never saw it before, but was extremly disappointed and haunted by the sight of at least 30+ dogs up for sale. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/...n1098998.shtml I decided to file a complaint with them and this is what I wrote... "I would like to file a complaint about you lack of journalistic integrity in relation to your article on "hybrid dogs". (Dec. 5, 2005) In this story you talk about them as a new fashion accessory, but had this been a new shoe that was being produced in a factory by 5 year olds you would have never done this story. Most of the "hybrid dogs" that are sold in pet stores, and in general, are being done so at the expense of their parents. These breeding dogs are kept in deplorable conditions, and their sole purpose is to produce as many puppies as possible for as little cost as possible. If you had bothered to research the other half of this argument you could have helped put an end to a trend that is causing suffering on a level much greater then any sweatshop. I leave you with the thought of hundreds of beagles and pugs locked in chicken wire cages no larger then a couple square feet w/ several other dogs, covered in open wounds, urine, and excrement, producing two litters a year, having little human interaction or exercise, very little medical treatment, and are then euthanized when they can no longer produce more offspring. I will no longer be watching CBS and will be encouraging my family and friends to do the same." Just thought I would share
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06-09-2006, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigdoglover Giant Schnauzers Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West-Central Illinois Posts: 3,624 Rep Power: 174	Good letter!!! Knowing how people in big corporations think, they'll probably chalk you up to a "fanatic" or someone from PETA and toss it. On the flip side, they may stop and think about that story, and either do a follow-up, or another one on mills. You made your voice heard....good job!!
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06-09-2006, 04:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
*MazieDog* <--- Eeeevil Kitty! Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Skamokawa, WA Posts: 924 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 104	I agree.. Great letter! Hope they actually read it and take it to heart.. changes the channel
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06-09-2006, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
shandoggy1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,209 Rep Power: 95	I would like to see if you actually get a reply from them, they don't care
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calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,684 Rep Power: 225	We ALL need to write CBS. I just did and I'm so mad. This will never end unless we all do our part, so how about it GP members........get your letters off and send that article to all you know and have them do the same. Please!

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