Comments on: Stepping up to help in Wisconsin ’sanctuary’ raid

By: Celia

Celia — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:14:28 +0000

It seems like this woman started out with the intent to be a rescuer of animals, but she realized how much money she could be making off puppies and lost her way. I know several people who have volunteered with the Humane Society to help care for the animals seized and it was truly a sad situation indeed.

I’m very upset that it took so long for the county to step in and prosecute this woman, but at the very least it finally happened.

By: Karol

Karol — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:25:01 +0000

I have been Tracking Jennifer Petluk since I heard of what had occured at the Tyme and Sage Ranch. I personally have been going to sites that list resue/ sanctuary and animal control organizations ( she has also listed under Richland animal control and Richland County animal control ) and when I find her listed on a host site, I inform the host of what has transpired ans request that her listing be removed. I have also kept tabs on Thyme and Sage web site, which was ordered taken down by the court. Two weeks ago her site was up, however no animals were listed for adoption. The other day I checked her site and she has animals listed as available. I have reported this behavior to www. nowisconsinpuppymills.com who in turn contacted the Dane county humane society and the Richland County D.A. I am going to keep an eye on this puppymiller/merchandiser.

If people want to help eliminate puppy mills in wisconsin, please go to http://www.nowisconinpuppymills.com…. and contact your state representative requesting that they vote in favor of the commercial breeders legislation. There is info on the site as to how to find out who is your state representative as well as sample letters. It is not a bad idea to send a letter via snail mail to Governor Doyle ( his contact info is on the site as well).

By: Kristy B

Kristy B — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:59:13 +0000

Living in WI I have heard many things about this “rescue” when I put my ear to the ground. I wish I knew more. The last few years it was evident this place was bad news.

In WI this type of case is just the tip of the iceberg. Puppy Mills are rampant here too and there is nothing one can do directly to shut these places down aside from continual letter writing and meetings with state reps to get tougher laws in place to protect animals. With us being a farming state that is a steep hill to climb. So many miller moved here after PA tightened up their laws. . .

We’ve been trying to close Gerald Shultz down for years with no success and the local AC officers and humane officers know what he is doing but have no teeth to shut him down. The state got lucky with Thmye and Sage.

By: francis

francis — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:50:34 +0000

catmom5 - maybe what you are saying as well is how did we as human beings get in such a situation of horror with animals - how’s that for putting words in your mouth - I wonder too - I had the extreme good fortune of hearing in person Nathan Winograd and then I read his book (Redemption) - it really answered a lot of questions for me - I like people whole lot better for having reading his take on things - I think he really hits on the truth alot - also I think a lot of people are offering to help in this sanctuary tragedy - and in the big picture of animal suffering I see a sea change happening - this web site is one of them - thanks for your observations.

By: catmom5

catmom5 — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:37:07 +0000

I guess that what I meant was that lots of people agree that the events at this place are tragic, but it doesn’t seem like too many people took the time to write about that or to offer help. And if it was an article about breeding (no, I’m not intending to do the “good breeder/bad breeder” thing) then many more people would have responded. That’s all I’m saying - just an observation.

By: francis

francis — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:58:06 +0000

catmom5 - I think maybe what you are commenting on is the lack of responses hence answers to a sanctuary gone to the way of tragedy - perhaps good intentions gone horribly wrong especially with a sanctuary setting - breeders are in a different catagory because there is the element of profit, but then too a sanctuary can profit as well - when the element of business gets into the mix it can open a human greed factor - not all sanctuary’s made money not all breeders made money and even if there is a profit it’s not necessarily bad - bottom line I believe is if the welfare of the animal is not of the first concern then that’s when things can go wrong.

By: H. Houlahan

H. Houlahan — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:37:58 +0000

That was my question. What is there to say?

By: Gina Spadafori

Gina Spadafori — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:46:27 +0000

Could you explain a little more? I don’t really understand what bothers you. The number of comments on a post often has to do with how many people disagree or want to expand/limit the point made. I suspect in this case, there’s general agreement that this is an AWFUL situation. Hence, no comments.

By: catmom5

catmom5 — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:37:13 +0000

I’m probably going to get flamed for saying this, but the response to this article is disappointing considering the number of responses to “breeder” articles.

By: Nancy Freedman-Smith CPDT

Nancy Freedman-Smith CPDT — Wed, 27 May 2009 07:58:06 +0000

As many of you know Maine was the site of several large scale breeding mills raids last year. If I learned anything it is that the people who fight in court keep the animals in limbo. They could not be fixed or rehomed and many langished in kennels for months and months. Here is hoping these poor animals get released from the court soon.