Aphra Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) A must watch I think. From the Rescued with Love blog: http://www.rescuedwi...u-re-the-voice- & Saving Pets blog: http://www.savingpet...-kill-shelters/ Rescued with Love Two weeks ago I received a phone call from SBS Insight - they had been given my name and wanted to know if I would talk to them about "Shelter Killing". An hour and a half later of brutal honesty, recommending other contacts - the Interviewer realized that it was not about breeding too many animals and why they end up in pounds, but a complex and difficult world - where we see large Animal Welfare facilities & Council Pounds failing the animals they were designed to protect. <SNIP> So filming occured in Sydney last night. Not much has been said yet. But it was time. Time for those who have needed and wanted to speak out - finally had a major outlet on TV to speak for Companion Animals. To speak about Australia's Dirty little Secret. The convenience killing of pets. As we have spoken out for many years, raised concerns, made a noise, and lived with fear of being shut out of pounds and shelters for trying to save and improve the chances for animals - last night opened the doors for exactly that. Edited to add the details for Insight: http://www.sbs.com.au/insight/episode/overview/501/The-Tail-End Edited September 20, 2012 by Aphra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teekay Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Yep I saw this too. Will watch with interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninahartland Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) This must be what Tabby from B Hill was talking about when he said Insight wanted to interview him....mustnt forget to watch next week. Edited September 20, 2012 by ninahartland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I was at the filming of it last night (and got to have a dig at a puppy farmer which was satisfying). It will be interesting to see how it comes across after edit. Well worth watching. Nina you were mentioned and praised strongly by Tabby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) I sincerely hope that there was a differentiation made between puppyfarmers (aka commercial breeders) and registered breeders at some point. Edited September 20, 2012 by Sheridan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I sincerely hope that there was a differentiation made between puppyfarmers (aka commercial breeders) and registered breeders at some point. No mention of registered breeders at all the whole night Sheridan but I think it was clear what they were talking about when they discussed puppy farmers. They had the guy from Banksia Park/ACA Breeders proudly stating he has 300-400 breeding dogs on his property. I couldn't help but pipe up at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninahartland Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I was at the filming of it last night (and got to have a dig at a puppy farmer which was satisfying). It will be interesting to see how it comes across after edit. Well worth watching. Nina you were mentioned and praised strongly by Tabby Really !! I hope they edit that bit out then,lol. Nice of him but really dont want my name mentioned on tv and I havent done anything different to any of the pounds I deal with........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I was at the filming of it last night (and got to have a dig at a puppy farmer which was satisfying). It will be interesting to see how it comes across after edit. Well worth watching. Nina you were mentioned and praised strongly by Tabby Really !! I hope they edit that bit out then,lol. Nice of him but really dont want my name mentioned on tv and I havent done anything different to any of the pounds I deal with........ If it's any consolation he only said your first name! But he mentioned you probably three times and was basically saying it's because of you that their kill rates are now so low and you do a wonderful job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphra Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Nina deserves all the recognition she gets. I think there's a wonderful "Australian Story" to be made about rescuers. There are people who have been doing the work for years and years and years, week in, week out. The RSPCA and LDH get all the public recognition and (frequently undeserved) kudos, but there are many rescuers who have just quietly gone ahead and done the work who really deserve recognition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teekay Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 At times like this we need a like button :) Well said Aphra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda K Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 sadly though there are not too many out there who do distinguish between registered hobby breeders and commercial breeders. Will be watching this though to see how it is being portrayed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the heads up, Aphra. And good on the rescuers, RWL & others, who stepped up to the plate to speak out. I'm with Sheridan on the point that, when puppy farming is being discussed, it should be a case of 'compared with what'... in terms of what the ethical registered breeders do. That group have scientific evidence that their breeding/raising/homing practices lead to dogs being less likely dumped down the track. The terms 'breeder' and 'registered breeder' need to be explained. Meanwhile kudos to SBS for sussing out the general topic. Now to spread word to encourage lots of people to watch it! Edited September 24, 2012 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lavendergirl Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I don't know so much - I am noticing more often these days adverts on Gumtree selling pedigreed dogs sometimes only very young. I often wonder whether the breeder is aware one of their own is being sold off . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I don't know so much - I am noticing more often these days adverts on Gumtree selling pedigreed dogs sometimes only very young. I often wonder whether the breeder is aware one of their own is being sold off . The stats were based on Q'ld university research. Statistical significance means chances are less that dogs from ethical registered breeders will be dumped due to behaviours relating to lack of socialisation. Similar research found a trend among relinquishing owners that the dog 'hadn't met their expectations.' This does not mean that all dogs from registered breeders will not be dumped or passed on. To believe that, would be magical thinking. So to believe that no pedigree dogs would turn up for rehoming...like being advertised on gumtree... would be magical thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lavendergirl Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I don't know so much - I am noticing more often these days adverts on Gumtree selling pedigreed dogs sometimes only very young. I often wonder whether the breeder is aware one of their own is being sold off . The stats were based on Q'ld university research. Statistical significance means chances are less that dogs from ethical registered breeders will be dumped due to behaviours relating to lack of socialisation. Similar research found a trend among relinquishing owners that the dog 'hadn't met their expectations.' This does not mean that all dogs from registered breeders will not be dumped or passed on. To believe that, would be magical thinking. So to believe that no pedigree dogs would turn up for rehoming...like being advertised on gumtree... would be magical thinking. Oh that is absolutely correct. I have just noticed a few lately advertised whereas in the past it seemed very unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 When I was a kid, we got our registered, rare Irish terrier breeds via newspaper ads. My dad wouldn't know what the VCA was. He just looked in the paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineX Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 When I was looking for an irish terrier breeder - I found her in the newspaper - didn't know about dogswest back then! :) Or have access to the internet (actually, I didn't have a computer then either. Kate, who came from her, is now 11.5 years old. Where did the time go?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic.B Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I am really looking forward to watching this tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I can't get SBS, can someonelink it afterwards for me to watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic.B Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Oh poop Juice I am no good with links and stuff though I will try! Does anyone know what channel SBS is on? We just have normal tv, no foxtel or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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