The truth behind puppy farms; Inside Out, BBC 1, Tonight

foreign_correspondent

For anyone who is interested in the subject area, or thinking of buying a pup in the near future, this may be interesting viewing -

http://www.companyofanimals.co.uk/abcnews.php

The truth behind puppy farms; Inside Out, BBC 1 Wednesday 19th November 2008

Dr Mugford will be on Inside Out on Wednesday 19th November on BBC 1 at 7.30 in a story regarding puppy farming. This piece involves an undercover investigation of a puppy farm in Southampton, which exposes the lengths at which these places will go to just to make a sale. Dr Mugford will be commenting on the footage they recorded and highlighting why puppy farming must be stopped.

UKTigerlily

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

For anyone who is interested in the subject area, or thinking of buying a pup in the near future, this may be interesting viewing -

http://www.companyofanimals.co.uk/abcnews.php

The truth behind puppy farms; Inside Out, BBC 1 Wednesday 19th November 2008

Dr Mugford will be on Inside Out on Wednesday 19th November on BBC 1 at 7.30 in a story regarding puppy farming. This piece involves an undercover investigation of a puppy farm in Southampton, which exposes the lengths at which these places will go to just to make a sale. Dr Mugford will be commenting on the footage they recorded and highlighting why puppy farming must be stopped.

Thanks! I will make sure I watch this, upsetting as i'm sure it is. It's so important people realise about these vile places & don't buy from them!

pink-lint_2

hi what region cos its diffrent to each area you live in?

which bbc will it be on as im bbc 1 north east?

thanks pink

foreign_correspondent

ooh, I dont know - it came up on teletext when I looked! Didnt realise it was regional.

Kimberley

I doubt it will stop people from buying from one of these because the pups will be much cheaper then ones from proper breeders. I hope it does, but even if it helps one dog it's worth it. It will be very upsetting though trust me, i've been to a few doing work for the rescue I foster for.

foreign_correspondent

Kimberley wrote: »

I doubt it will stop people from buying from one of these because the pups will be much cheaper then ones from proper breeders.

Really? - some seem to charge quite a lot - which probably helps create the illusion that they are selling 'quality' animals!

As discussed in a recent thread I think it is quite hard for a layman to know whether pups are from a puppy farm, well bred or whatever - especailly when KC registered show winners can be bred from sick animals.

Pink-Lint - it looks like its on BBC north east too I think -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone/programmes/schedules/north_east

ginvzt

It is in Hampshire, have a look here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/content/articles/2008/11/19/south_puppies_joe_crowley_s14_w10_feature.shtml

stirlo_2

I'll be watching this for sure!

Kimberley

When you see what a puppy farm looks like you will instantly know it's a puppy farm. They are filthy places, the animals are dirty and many have fleas and mange, anyone who buys a pup from a place like this deserve all they get with the problems these pups will have. A lot of puppy farms charge less for their "pedigree" dogs then proper breeders. You wait until you watch this horror guys, it will make you weep before you even get shown inside.

foreign_correspondent

Kimberley wrote: »

When you see what a puppy farm looks like you will instantly know it's a puppy farm. They are filthy places, the animals are dirty and many have fleas and mange, anyone who buys a pup from a place like this deserve all they get with the problems these pups will have. A lot of puppy farms charge less for their "pedigree" dogs then proper breeders. You wait until you watch this horror guys, it will make you weep before you even get shown inside.

Yeah, in my experience they dont exactly invite buyers in for a look around, and do create an impression of being responsible breeders - its like all sales, present whatever image that is most likely to sell your goods. Anyway, perhaos this programme will be informative.

skipsmum

We bought our first puppy from a farm...because we felt sorry for her. She had fleas, was underweight, and completely skitzy. She died age 3 of health problems. All our dogs since have been rescues - I wouldn't look at breeders because I know I'll have to bring them all home.