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| June 4th, 2007 08:39:58 pm |
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a young and relatively unknown breed. Breeders are proud of their dogs and the direction the breed is going. To that end, there is a code of ethics for the raising and treatment of Rhodesian Ridgebacks. There are also well-established Rhodesian Ridgeback rescue societies all over the United States, the strongest and most active in Texas and Arizona.
The reason I chose to write this story is because I have a loving relationship with Emma, a Rhodesian Ridgeback born February 2, 2007. She was worth waiting the sixteen months I waited for her. My daughter found the breed for me, trying to cheer me up after unexpectedly loosing my Doberman girl, Molly, to bone cancer at age six. My daughter first searched for large breeds with longevity and gentle, yet protective personalities. The Rhodesian Ridgeback was one of three breeds that came up in the search. We read about the breed’s personality and health issues, too. The next thing was to find a breeder. We Googled the breed and found the www.CopperRidgeRhodesians.com website, Lin Hainlen is the breeder. I sent an e-mail and that began the process going.
We read everything readily available about the breed, and by the time Emma was ready to come to our home and lives, we were ready for her. During the process, I came to know Lin and her daughter, Aura, and how passionately they feel and act with respect to the breed. I learned about the rescue organization and so have been on the lookout for back yard breeder’s puppy ads. I found a Ridgeback puppy ad today and sent it to Lin, and the following is her response.
“The ads....ugh....there is a huge byb (back yard breeder) movement in AZ. Rescues numbers are up, more mixes at the dog pound... I hate to see our breed go the way of the Golden. These breeders have no concern for improving the breed. They see $$$ and jump at them with no concern for the big picture. SIGH.
You may quote me if you don't think I was "coarse" with my words. It is how I feel as a rescue volunteer and heavy financial supporter of TEXAS rescue. There are over a hundred rescue RRs in TX. Most all from byb's.
You know how I raise my fur kids and take all the care to get them great and appropriate homes, just like yours. Application process, check with your vet, home visit, make sure you understand what you're getting into. In direct opposition, the byb sells to anyone with cash that they can unload the pups on. No education process, no screening. No wonder so many end up in shelters for rescue to bail out! GRRRR.” Lin Hainlen, owner, Copper Ridge Rhodesians Kennel
Article written by Deborah Hamel
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| April 27th, 2007 07:58:14 pm |
The staff of Pet Friends Online thank The Honest Kitchen for assembling the following list of websites for your information:
FDA Website, Includes Searchable FDA Recall list: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html
"Safe" Pet Food list: http://www.thepetfoodlist.com/
Overall Informative website with comprehensive coverage of Pet Food Recall: http://petconnection.com/
A very informative blog that offers comprehensive coverage of the recall and information grassroots organizing as well as recall updates delivered to your email inbox, as they happen: http://www.itchmo.com
Handy Guide to Use When Picking out New Pet Food: http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/resources/choosing_pet_food.shtml
The Whole Dog Journal: A helpful resource in learning how to rear your dog the "natural way" as well as information on preparing your pets meals yourself, in a series of articles currently being released over the next several issues.: http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/
Article: How Can We Learn From a Pet Food Recall?: http://blog.thehonestkitchen.com/?p=68 |
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