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Letter to the Press
To The Editor:
Perhaps Lisa Gilford, owner of Le Chien Pet Salon, should put the caring
she claims to have for dogs into action by ceasing to contribute to the
suffering of millions of homeless dogs by not buying and selling pure bred
dogs from puppy mills ("Puppy love", July 31). Instead, she might use her
store space to house and adopt out some of the tens of thousands of dogs waiting
in cages at the city shelter every year; innocent, loving animals who are
hoping to be brought to someone's home instead of to the shelter's killing
room.
While Le Chien sells its puppies, millions of puppies across the country
are being killed in animal shelters due to lack of homes. And on puppy
mills, "breeder dogs" - female animals forced to churn out litter after
litter - lead sad and miserable lives.
If it weren't for pet shops like Le Chien, who contribute to the problem
by treating animals as if they were mere commodities to trade in instead of
sentient beings, the suffering of countless puppies and dogs would
dramatically decrease. Then Lisa could make her money catering to
celebrities' dogs and wouldn't have to complain of feeling sick.
I hope the ethical people picketing her store continue to be there until
she makes the logical and compassionate choice.
The ball is in your court, Lisa.
Joyce Friedman
In Defense of Animals
67-10 108 Street
Forest Hills, NY 11375
718-520-9032
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