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A Call to Action
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Pam and pups
June 12 at 23:19
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A Call to Action
Ok, you have seen the cute pictures of Rufus now that he is in his forever (wonderful) home.
However, listed below is his story. We MUST do something to let these people know how we feel and how others feel about this disgusting event. Fortunately for Rufus, he has been saved (in great part due to Kim's efforts I understand).
However, please read this very LONG message and do what we do here best. Get behind this project, write, call, FAX, e-mail, cross-post--whatever you have to do to let these people know that we know what they did and how disgusting this type of behavior is.
From here on is taken from an e-mail I received:
This is an update on the auction in Omaha this past Saturday, June 7. Even though hundreds, if not thousands, of letters and emails were sent and phone calls made to try and prevent this auction, it was held as planned.
I do not know "who" authored this letter, I received it from a second party who had already removed the ID of the author. And, I don't believe it would help to include the posting info. for that party either. I have no doubt that all of this is true and it IS an eyewitness accounting of the auction proceedings.
Please, if you didn't send an email or letter or call prior to this auction, please do so now.
You will see a list of the NCAS's MAJOR contributors here: http://www.ncas-ncc.org/whoswho.htm#CONTRIBUTOR
Feel free to also let them know what you think about this auction. And below are contacts for NCAS and Tully's (the large scale breeding kennel that provided the puppies).
Thanks so much. Patty Taylor Lincoln, NE www.NebraskaAnimalRescue.org *************************************************************** Subject: Auction update
Here is the letter I received about the auction. While it does not specifically mention the hundreds, perhaps thousands of people who wrote or called Ms. Socha, I was copied on many of your emails and posts and feel the same outrage. I will try to follow up on the older puppy and offer him rescue. This is a perfect example of why this should not happen. This story was broadcast on our local news last Friday night also. It was our local humane society speaking out on why it was a bad idea and promoting responsible pet ownership. Your calls and emails got this story into the public's eyes. Please continue to raise your voices in support of the animals who cannot speak for themselves.
********************** (THIS IS THE EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTING AND I DO NOT KNOW WHO AUTHORED THIS. Patty):
It is with regret that I inform you that the Nebraska Choral Arts Society (NCAS), despite expressed public outrage and public outcry, auctioned off two
Tully's Kennels puppies at their Saturday, June 7, 2003 VOCE! Fundraiser.
Each puppy was presented for auction with a starting bid of $1,000. Although
the two puppies were both Golden Retrievers, one puppy was 12 weeks old, while the other was less than 8 weeks old. The bidding for the smaller, younger puppy ended with a $6,000 bill. However, when the bidding opened for the 12-week-old puppy, no one would accept the bid. A staunch supporter of the NCAS finally agreed to take the puppy for $275, a far lower cost than Tully's would accept at their store. It is my opinion that the NCAS supporter, who finally took the puppy, did so in an effort to ensure the puppy would not go unsold and to proceed quickly to the next auction item. This was an unplanned purchase and therefore contradicts the NCAS's claim that the auction was manipulated to ensure that each puppy was assigned a home prior to bidding. We have no way of knowing whether or not this puppy, who was unwanted by so many, will be given a warm, loving home.
The NCAS supporter who purchased the puppy is the father of a NCAS children's
choir member. Unfortunately, through this event, over 50 youth were taught that such events are commonplace and ethically accomplished.
Consequently, when the transaction was complete, the puppy was transported to
the 17th story of the First National Bank of Omaha Tower, where the NCAS children choir and adult choirs were gathered. The puppy was given to the purchaser's child and then subjected to a constant barrage of young, excited hands and loud voices. It was at this time that members of the adult choir began vocalizing their disgust at the auction. When the youngster was asked what he would do with the puppy when it was his turn to sing, he pointed to a young girl in the room and said, "She can take care of him." Again, members of the adult choir questioned the use of puppies in an auction.
I am dismayed that the NCAS executive board chose to proceed with this auction, deliberately dismissing the wishes of the Omaha public. Additionally, I am shocked that the NCAS blatantly ignored the members of Hearts United for Animals and the Nebraska Humane Society who vocalized their disgust. My hope is that the bidders who purchased puppies at this event will commit themselves to the care that these animals need and deserve. As this is the third year the NCAS has offered puppies at their fundraiser, I am committed to stopping this from happening again next year. *****************************************************************
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR EMAILS/LETTERS YOU MAY WISH TO WRITE:
Lynn Socha, Executive Director EMAIL: lfsocha @ ncas-ncc.org (remove spaces) Nebraska Choral Arts Society 401 North 117th Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68154 PHONE: (402) 342-6753
The two puppies were obtained from: Tully's Kennels (402) 391-2456 7777 D St Omaha, NE
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Pam and pups
June 12 at 23:31
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Re: A Call to Action
Well this cannot be about Rufus--since he is a Westie. He was auctioned off at a charity function. Act anyway and tell them how disgusting this is.
Kim, can you fill in the blanks here?
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A.J. & the kids
June 13 at 09:10
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Re: A Call to Action
The article is about two OTHER Dogs who were auctioned at ANOTHER Charity Auction within a few weeks of the Rufus auction!!! They do this EVERY YEAR!!!!
This is happening ALL over the country!!! The Terrier Club could help by taking a moment to let those in charge of this horrible practice know how we feel!! There could be power in #'s!!!
There is an email address listed to contact the people in charge and express your outrage of this terrible practice!!!
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR EMAILS/LETTERS YOU MAY WISH TO WRITE:
Lynn Socha, Executive Director EMAIL: lfsocha @ ncas-ncc.org (remove spaces) Nebraska Choral Arts Society 401 North 117th Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68154 PHONE: (402) 342-6753
The two puppies were obtained from: Tully's Kennels (402) 391-2456 7777 D St Omaha, NE
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Lynda and the Minkies
June 13 at 02:20
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Re: A Call to Action
I think it's a shocking practice and they should be bloody well ashamed of themselves. XXX.
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A.J. & the kids
June 13 at 09:15
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Re: A Call to Action
Lynda, Let's hope with the Terrier Club letting them know how horrific this practice of Charity Auctions is...& the sad sick results of their thoughtless means of raising$$$$$ for themselves and their little "Charity"!!!
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EMMIE
June 13 at 10:59
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Re: A Call to Action
done dalette and emmie
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A.J. & the kids
June 13 at 12:36
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Thanks..... The Terrier Club has helped SO MANY Rescues in the Past!!!! The MORE they hear our outrage of this horrific practice to raise $$$$$$'s for themselves at the expense of animals the better!!!!
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Sandy, Lucy and Taz
June 13 at 14:44
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I just cannot believe that organizations are stooping so low. That is like auctioning off one of your kids! I will definitely let them know how I feel about this.
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Sue
June 13 at 15:54
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Re: A Call to Action
This is so disgusting.....it makes me sick....it never ceases to amaze me how stupid humans can be.
Sue
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A.J. & the kids
June 13 at 21:46
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Oh, I agree, Sue!!!! Let's hope the messages from The Terrier Club, as well as rescue groups can get the message spread!!!!! When you see the poor little VICTUMS of these self serving Charity auctions....I think we ALL feell OUTRAGE!!! Just NEED to keep the message active...OR they WILL continue!!!
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Janie
June 13 at 21:37
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Re: A Call to Action
I mailed my protest today.
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A.J. & the kids
June 13 at 21:43
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Re: A Call to Action
Thanks, Janie....Spread the word....The Terrier Club has a way of Making of Difference!!!
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