Consider adopting shelter, rescue dogs

bigdoglover · 07-12-2006, 11:47 AM

Times Community News/Faquier Times Democrat

My name is Gracie Radigan and I am 12 years old.

I am writing about something that has been bothering me for a long time, and after reading the article in last week's paper about the puppies at Warrenton Pet Shop (Sick puppies: Local vet offers advice on how to purchase healthy dogs," the Democrat, July 5, 2006), I decided to write.

As a dog lover, it really makes me upset to see these sweet puppies sold like jewelry in a window.

About three years ago, we adopted a little dog from the Fauquier SPCA, and named him Charlie. He is loyal, sweet, and so adorable.

There are hundreds, if not thousands of dogs just like Charlie who are in need of a loving home.

And did you that now when you adopt a dog from the Fauquier SPCA, the $110 fee for the dog includes its spaying or neutering, distemper shot, bordetella, worming, heart worm test and a microchip?

If you are looking for a dog or a puppy, please consider a shelter, rescue or at least a reputable breeder. Here are some good places to start:

fauquierspca.com,

middleburghumane.com,

adoptculpeperpets.org

Gracie Radigan

Warrenton

rmci · 07-12-2006, 11:49 AM

Yeah Gracie!

bigdoglover · 07-12-2006, 12:05 PM

Exactly!! Education at a young age is the key, and I have a feeling she's going to do great things!

KennelMom · 07-17-2006, 11:52 AM

That's one very well-spoken little girl!

rmci · 07-17-2006, 12:17 PM

I'm sure she had help writing the letter, but maybe not

Estie · 07-17-2006, 08:17 PM

Gracie - way to go!! We adopted Cassy last year from the rescue! She is an awesome dog! People told us not to get a dog from the rescue because they have so many problems! Cassy has none, but she has a fantastic personality, great manners...and she appreciates her home and life!

07-12-2006, 11:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
bigdoglover Giant Schnauzers Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West-Central Illinois Posts: 3,624 Rep Power: 173	Consider adopting shelter, rescue dogs Times Community News/Faquier Times Democrat My name is Gracie Radigan and I am 12 years old. I am writing about something that has been bothering me for a long time, and after reading the article in last week's paper about the puppies at Warrenton Pet Shop (Sick puppies: Local vet offers advice on how to purchase healthy dogs," the Democrat, July 5, 2006), I decided to write. As a dog lover, it really makes me upset to see these sweet puppies sold like jewelry in a window. About three years ago, we adopted a little dog from the Fauquier SPCA, and named him Charlie. He is loyal, sweet, and so adorable. There are hundreds, if not thousands of dogs just like Charlie who are in need of a loving home. And did you that now when you adopt a dog from the Fauquier SPCA, the $110 fee for the dog includes its spaying or neutering, distemper shot, bordetella, worming, heart worm test and a microchip? If you are looking for a dog or a puppy, please consider a shelter, rescue or at least a reputable breeder. Here are some good places to start: fauquierspca.com, middleburghumane.com, adoptculpeperpets.org Gracie Radigan Warrenton
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07-12-2006, 11:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
rmci aka Red Dogs Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,221 Rep Power: 84	Yeah Gracie!
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07-12-2006, 12:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigdoglover Giant Schnauzers Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West-Central Illinois Posts: 3,624 Rep Power: 173	Exactly!! Education at a young age is the key, and I have a feeling she's going to do great things!
	__________________ Glory and Greed will destroy the breed.

07-17-2006, 11:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
KennelMom Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Piedmont, SC Posts: 658 Rep Power: 83	That's one very well-spoken little girl!
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07-17-2006, 12:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
rmci aka Red Dogs Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,221 Rep Power: 84	I'm sure she had help writing the letter, but maybe not
	__________________ The reason a dog has so many friends; he wags his tail instead of his tongue

07-17-2006, 08:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Estie estie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 222 Rep Power: 60	Gracie - way to go!! We adopted Cassy last year from the rescue! She is an awesome dog! People told us not to get a dog from the rescue because they have so many problems! Cassy has none, but she has a fantastic personality, great manners...and she appreciates her home and life!

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