amish and mennonite animal cruelty

Yet millions of animals are euthanized each year - we are seriously flawed when it comes to the respect of other living animals. I’m not sure where you are located but I know our Humane Society of Mo has rescued and help shut down many a puppy mill. SallyTX, Thank you, and glad you stopped by. Please don’t ignore. Thank you for your time in research and writing. The Amish are people like everyone else and dogs are just profit - nothing more. I live near here can you give me the location? Do you read God’s Word? However, there are some legal exceptions related to schooling, workplace regulations, and … What a bummer! Pennsylvania was founded as a … Ridiciulous! Tell your friends and family to adopt their pets instead of buying, and if they do buy from a breeder to be vigilant in their selection process. They pound horses to death on the roads. They are fierce about their image.). And for those that watch the "Amish Mafi , you are wasting your time if you want the facts on the amish. Share. These dogs suffered during the Summer and will suffer still with Winter coming in soon. Glad to see this subject addressed here. If only they would give them the simple things like exercise, vet care and sunlight. Lancaster County has a large animal population with its high volume of commercial dog breeding kennels and many Amish and Mennonite dairy and chicken farms that use horse power for transportation and field labor. The state could easily shut them down. Maybe you’re lucky because there’s a hamster-like wheel you can walk on for exercise, though you have to compete with hundreds of others trapped in their own filth just like you to get to it. With that glum picture fresh in our mind, you probably want to know what you can do to stop puppy mills, or at least not contribute. He is the most loving dog ever, despite having a reputation for being the most vicious breed. By Carole Sakar On Mar 31, 2021. LAWS NEED TO CHANGE AND THE ABUSERS NEED TO GO TO JAIL.NOONE HAS THE RIGHT TO ABUSE OR KILL ANY ANIMAL,ALL SOME HUMANS DO IS DESRTOY THE PLANET.STOP THESE DISGUSTING ACT’S NOW. The shelter will also medically and behaviorally clear the dog before adoption at a price dwarfed by a reputable breeder. Gail Louise Stevenson from Mason City on June 12, 2012: Its horribe what people will do for money. There could be, though, and I just don't know about it. Thank you, for stopping by again and leaving a comment. I refuse to purchase anything made by the Amish. We will not and do not associate with, nor will we do any business with any Amish or Mennonite who runs a puppy mill, or who we know abuses an animal. I hate to see the puppy trade moving to the internet. Since most of these puppies wind up in pet stores, do not purchase your new furry friend from one. We have three cats and live in the country we have seen everything on this land but we have never seen or smelled a skunk around here. It's just good sense to them. 3. and for godsakes dont buy any puppies from pet stores or them. In the early '80's I lived in a heavily populated Illinois Amish community and became aware of their animal cruelty. Reply to Comment. But I don't see you checking into them. Their kids are going to change it because they DO have pets and get attached, are looking at them like friends, and not all Amish are tied to farms any more. Hay fields dot the rolling hills of Amish […] Vespa Woolf from Peru, South America on December 11, 2012: I had a hard time reading this one. places only to be turned down because I didn't have a fenced in yard at the time. One was a stray down south. Outlaw buggies and let walk home. Their all missing out in life, missing on making their dreams come true. What does the Amish church believe? Thanks so much for stopping by. Why don't you list them. Also they have a dog we just love they didn’t want her pregnant so they were going to put a marble up her. He had a blanket for every season, toys in his stall, a bitless bridle, Kevlar horse shoes, and the best hay and supplements I could afford. They are just a machine to these mills, and the more puppies they have the better. Our policy in this regard is steadfast, and is non-negotiable. Sections of this page. They will have a pretty good chance of just spotting a horse that is starving or abused out and about as well. Karma to them. Amish Mennonites came into existence through reform movements among North-American Amish mainly between 1862 and 1878. I have a friend who lives near an Amish community and she said she sees the signs for puppies. Beautiful fields where bearded men in wide-brimmed hats lead teams of shaggy plow horses tilling the soil. How many years do they stand around giving milk until we grind em up into hamburger? 1) in pet stores Embodying a nostalgic type of serenity, how can one not be inspired by a life so antithetical to our increasingly vapid preoccupations and existential crises? Amish Puppy Mills - Stop Online Puppy Mills. Log In. I saw article telling the story about how the Amish make their money, and there was not one mention of puppy mills. Sad. I appreciate your vote. Voted up for useful and interesting. Voted up, useful, interesting, and shared on FB. moonlake (author) from America on September 18, 2013: Indian Chef , Thanks so much for stopping by. They have never felt grass under their feet and may have never seen the sky or trees. Thank you for the share and up. Where is the governor? There are numerous warning signs to watch out for with breeders, such as an unvaccinated puppy, multiple litters at one time, and an out-of-state facility. You don't want to buy from an auction but do you want to watch puppies go back with the puppy mill people? I think anybody buying a kitten or puppy should be very careful, and buy only from a good breeder. Petfinder.com is an excellent resource to begin and refine your search. But to Amish farmers, electronic chips conjured stories of the mark of the beast from the Book of Revelation. :(. The Amish (I hate generalizations because not ALL of a group of any people don't ALL do something) don't anthropomorphize animals for the most part, they don't give them human emotions, especially if the owners are still farming. The photos are heartbreaking. More noise erupts at a deafening force. Share. You have to report to law enforcement and hope they will take action. So THIS is how you profit in this world? I appreciate it. This is just not going on in Wisconsin; it is a problem in all states. LKMore01, Thank you for stopping by and leavinga comment and vote. Your yelps of unquenched thirst and desperation are met with nothing, but you keep trying anyway. If for no other reason, contact Debbie Hill for direction. Animal abusers. They knew she would suffer a long painful death. Writing and calling legislators about puppy mills may help. SPERANZA ANIMAL RESCUE. I'd have never imagined that. But, honestly? Scammers too. Uneducated ppl who buy the whole ‘Amish way of life’ spend tons of cash to see them. It is the regulated beliefs that have become cultural laws over time; powerful creeds that people within the culture must either follow and believe in, or leave. Puppy mill dogs often wind up in auctions, where they are tossed around like inanimate objects, frequently injured and always terrified (4). Hate, yes hate is what I feel for the sick inbred, putrid Amish. They believe that because the bible says man has dominion over animals they can abuse them including their horses. It’s despicable to make money off of poor innocent animals. I have never seen an Amisher that wasn't a really great business person, and they will go where the revenue is. Another thing is to find out your laws, regulations and ordinances in your township, county and/or state. This is abuse!!!!! Well done. The Truth About AMISH COUNTRY The Amish (and Mennonite) community are known as “The Gentle People”. Our dogs and cats are so spoiled. Again, the Amish are not the only ones cruel to animals. 6 talking about this. Cows can become very attached to people and follow you around like a dog would. If this is happening to pets you know or happening to children, you need to report them. Great article Moonlake, I don't agree with their ways. Feb 16, 2018 - Explore carol Runge's board "puppy mills", followed by 178 people on Pinterest. They are hostile toward the dogs. 0 posts 0 views Subscribe Unsubscribe 0. rank animal. “Lancaster, Pennsylvania animal enforcement officer, Karen Dinkel, received two animal cruelty call incidents to Costco on July 11, 2011. I hope they KEEP AFTER them! I can't believe people are doing this and think it's funny and post it on YouTube. Posted in: Uncategorized. We have two cats that are outdoor cats. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Their connection to animal cruelty… A controversial issue in the Amish communities. These cases bring out strong reactions to the Amish as a whole (if you can stomach pure bigotry, check … There's still going to be the a-holes who will value the $ over the dogs and they're the ones we need to nail to the barn. I met a local woman who had "de-barked" a couple dozen dogs she was breeding and hiding in her garage. moonlake (author) from America on May 04, 2013: pandula77, Thank you for stopping by and for the vote. Maybe you’re lucky because there’s a hamster-like wheel you can walk on for exercise, though you have to compete with hundreds of others trapped in their own filth just like you to get to it. Thank you Eloise for stating the obvious. This is terrible! But they use the modern world to … There will be Amish puppy farm owners who when shown where they are going wrong according to "English" laws, or are mistreating the dogs, will fix it, and when they are shown the outlook for their operations, their projected profitability, and super negative PR they are getting, will close shop. I have a puppy mill breader. Small responsible breeders never sell to pet stores so all of their puppies come from puppy mills which are commercial breeding facilities that our government license people to neglect and abuse dogs. Accessibility Help. This means stewardship and imparts the moral responsibility for humane care. Write to your state and federal legislators, “tell them you are disturbed by the unethical breeding practices and inhumane treatment of dogs kept in puppy mills. Amish owned puppy mills in the area have to be some of the cruelest. Your guess is as good as mine. moonlake (author) from America on January 01, 2013: DrMark1961, I would like to see them go out of business. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Puppy mills house dogs and puppies in extremely unnatural conditions, depriving them of exercise, sunlight, necessary nutrition, and even basic grooming. © 2021 Animal Advocates of South Central PA. Thank you for stopping by I appreciate it. They claim such Godliness. Thank you for showing me this story. Or maybe you are not even heard at all, because you voice was silenced by painful instruments in a surgical procedure you cannot comprehend (2). Animal Welfare Institute – http://www.awionline.org/ Not all are cruel to their animals. He paid a fine. gail641, They do sometimes come in with police and close down some of these mills because of cruelty to animals. The Bible give man dominion over animals. They make good subjects for photographs, but they're really not any more special than anyone else. Animal cruelty. If you have your heart set on a particular breed, remember that 25% of rescue dogs are purebred (7) and there are many rescue organizations centered on specific breeds. They feel animals have no souls and are here to be used by humans. It is so very inhuman to treat an animal this way. Suhail Zubaid aka Clark Kent from Mississauga, ON on July 24, 2013: Puppy mills will shut down if we stop buying puppies from pet stores rather than from reputable breeders. One of the bipeds puts his hand in your cage, whisks you out, and holds you up high in the air. jellygator, Your welcome thanks for stopping by. Yet it happens — a lot. A Disturbing Animal Cruelty Trend in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Amish and Old Order Mennonites and Plain sect animal abuse The two sects are often interchanged since there are indistinguishable similarities between them; however, one commonality is stark: their mistreatment of dogs in puppy mills and buggy and plow horses, both of which have been covered extensively by the print media for decades. Why bring life into this world for the sake of profit. These two need to be in jail. Animal advocates know this fact very well. Amish may still see them that way they're just an animal to make money like their cattle. The problem I have with the Amish is that they are people of faith, but they think it's okay to mistreat an animal. LOL I've learn all kinds of different ways that they make money! "Whether they're Amish or Mennonite doesn't matter. They work together. No animal deserves this type of treatment for personal gain or otherwise. I just hated seeing they always had this kind sweet life and that was all anyone talked about. The Amish also continue to run some of the largest puppy mills in the country. If we hadn’t rescued her, I’m sure she would be dead by now the minute she couldn’t produce any more puppies. I appreciate it. Here's why it can only get better: As Amish as the Amish want to stay, their reality is that the outside world is dragging them kicking and screaming into the future. I agree not all Amish and Mennonites run puppy mills. That’s a cop out statement. 2. Goats are a prime example, great as loyal, fun loving pets and great on a dinner plate for some. There's more than just cruelty to animals in shelters and in puppy mills. The Amish also continue to run some of the largest puppy mills in the country. I am horrified at puppy mills. moonlake (author) from America on October 05, 2013: CraftytotheCore, You have some household there. They are 'puppy mill' puppies, and they bring in $4 million a year for the 100 Amish and Mennonite farmers who supply boutique dog-shop markets, including at least two New York dealers, the ASPCA says. I think I remember you telling me about this and I hadn't come across your article until now. VIDEOS GALLERIES. Thank you for allowing my comment to remain. Thankfully I have the yard to keep him and know how to handle him because I grew up on a farm. The USDA does very little to serious violations at licensed commercial breeding facilities, basically a slap on the wrist. I’m not going to rehash the issue too much here as it has been discussed at length elsewhere on the blog, but simply put up a couple of links to the posts I feel are most relevant. You have shed some light on a culture I always envisioned as "pure", and rest assured I will not be buying any of their products moving forward. paid to have her fixed. But to Amish farmers, electronic chips conjured stories of the mark of the beast from the Book of Revelation. They all had a good home and were taken care of. You have wounds, pain, and unquenched needs that have never been met. Several years ago, Indiana lobbied to change breeding laws to include breeders to provide sunlight, exercise, vet care and to limit the number of dogs. Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on February 16, 2013: Thanks for bringing attention to the horrors of puppy mills wherever they originate. Please consider fostering, donating towards, and adopting from a local animal shelter or rescue instead. Debarking is sometimes done to prevent detection in unlicensed Amish breeding mills, which are thought to make up much of the estimated six-hundred in Lancaster County alone. Maybe your teeth have rotted and your fur has thinned from self-injury and starvation. You claim to be so godly but yet abuse moonlake (author) from America on June 12, 2012: Mhatter99, Your welcome. So terribly devastating and completely unnecessary to have dogs in small cages outside all day, everyday The best people to alert are local rescues or the Humane Society of the U.S. The dogs are just another item for them to sell. With their initial roots in the Mennonite community, the Amish would ultimately take a different path as the belief that an “unrepentant individual should be completely shunned or avoided by all church members” adopted the role of a knife that severed a split between the Mennonites and the followers of Jacob Amman (the proverbial leader of the Amish uprising). Create New Account. Richard Ricky Hale from West Virginia on September 14, 2013: Moonlake, everything I know about the Amish is from "Amish Mafia." We do encourage you to consider adopting instead, which will give you peace of mind knowing you did not subsidize an unethical operation. Support Animals’ Angels and say NO to animal cruelty! Yes, the Amish in general are a hardworking, modest people. Results for: animal cruelty Search Results. They do not have enough inspectors for the job. Pot can kill these pets. This is where puppies really come from. Clark County in central Wisconsin is one of the worst counties for puppy mills. This should stop. I would like to thank Karene Smith response 3 months ago. Parents have dominion over their children, it’s illegal to abuse them. Its going on 3 years and she is a happy spoiled girl. Then the cats are left to fend for themselves in the wooded area where red fox, coyote and fisher cats live. (The Amish are very keenly aware of the marketability of their image and how to use it. Facebook. In Minnesota people are protesting because the Yoders, who had serious violations against them just got licenses for dog breeding. Gods It was shocking to see that it was an Amish mill. http://preparetoserve.com/MISSOURI The Mennonites and Amish People in Missouri and Illinois. To mistreat animals, any animal, to make a buck is just so wrong in our modern society. Something more needs to be done to protect these poor animals, they have no choice and no voice, Do not call peta they killed over 3000 cats and dogs this year contact a rescue in that area they will help. God, judges a man the way he treats his animals. I mentioned in the article that not all puppy mills are owned by Amish. Have you seen the painfully swollen milk bags on dairy cows? Never about how they had puppy mills. BkCreative from Brooklyn, New York City on August 19, 2012: I am one of those people opposed to breeding dogs simply so Americans can have what they hope is a pedigree - but I almost get into fist fights when I say this. The only two dogs he had was the parents of the dog I bought. I got my golden retriever from a Mennonite farmer in Pennsylvania. They have no laws concerning selling to the public. Putting all people in one basket is never fair, because of the impression it leaves. Alert local rescues? They shove pipes down the throats of dogs to debark them. They are cruel, primitive, crude people that hide behind the guise of religion!! We never pay and really go the extra mile to get to these animals before they just kill them. The laws are only for show to get votes but never enforced, purposely written poorly so there’s always some loophole that allows it to continue. Their laws are not stringent enough. It’s all about the almighty dollar, GREED. Get directions, reviews and information for the amish mall in elkhart, in. It is a shame this happens and even worse the people doing it have little regard for the puppies. It was another income so that they could support the farmstead. They just took 58 pups away from a woman that had a puppy mill going near our town. Why? I also saw quite a few Amish puppy mills when I worked in southwest Missouri. You have never been anywhere but here! In our state the big problem with puppy mills was with the Amish. Who can help do this? All puppy mills need to end! I also tried several rescue. Lydia Good. Next time you see one of these people call them out on their cruelty in public – make this known to everybody. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your comment. Amish puppy mills , the religion of money. The pet shop sold them to me for $50. Should they bid on these dogs and put money in the breeders’ pockets? Have you seen commercial layer chickens in tiny cages their entire lives, just popping out eggs for us? In the mean time, the best we can do as individuals is to NOT buy puppies from pet stores, adopt shelter animals if al all possible and to work to outlaw animal testing! It's very sad indeed. That will shut them down a lot more quickly. The laws we have just not enough. I guess there will always be people like this. 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