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Name: Dianne Holland on Mar 8, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Michael Holland on Mar 8, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Katherine Stott on Mar 8, 2010Comments: We hear time and again of the problem of over breeding, and the effect that it has not only on the pet animal population, but as taxpayers, we pay for it as well. There are far too many animals that have to be euthanized because people like the Elliott's feel it's a good way "to make a buck". You hear of puppymill operations being shut down all over the country, yet these smaller backyard breeders are continually allowed to contribute to this horrendous practice. Large or small operations, cranking out litters of puppies for profit needs to be stopped. At the very least, much stricter guidelines need to be set in place, and enforced.Flag
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Name: Laura Bevacqua on Mar 9, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Dr. Brenda McClelland on Mar 10, 2010Comments: As a veterinarian, I am very concerned about the quality of any breeding operation. I understand the legalities mentioned to the public, that everything is appearing to be in order. But from the interviews I've seen with these breeders, it does not seem that animal welfare and producing a quality puppy is what these people have in mind. Nowhere do they address certifying the sires and dams for diseases that may be passed on to the puppies. It may not be a requirement in order to get an operation like this up and running, but it doesn't make it right. I am worried these people might be talking a good talk and saying what PACFA/commisioners need to hear but the end result will be exactly what most of the public is fearing. I urge you to put an end to this operation before it begins.Flag
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Name: Karen Marceca on Mar 17, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Dr. Judith Boyle on Mar 17, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Mary McCalla on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Michael Dennis on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Jane Clevenger on Mar 18, 2010Comments: I am certainly opposed to MORE unwanted, unneeded and unnecessary dogs! Please don't let these folks make a mockery of Larimer County. We are much smarter than this!Flag
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Name: Cindy Broccardo on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Courtney Bowles on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Gina Whitfield on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Megan Einerson on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Laura Watts on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Sandy Sponheimer on Mar 18, 2010Comments: I am adamantly against puppy mills; there are other ways to make a living than bringing potentially unwanted dogs into the world who end up living horrible existences. Many end up in shelters and later euthanized. i live on 40 acres, with one acre around the house fenced. i have four rescued pure bred dogs who were given up from the ages of 6 months to 3 years old. Three for sure were from puppy mills. All four were going to be euthanized. They are happy and well provided for now. Too many dogs from puppy mills do NOT end up happy and well cared for. Please do not help this family to be able to legally run a puppy mill. Please for the sake of so many dogs who could possibly end up in horrible situations. Thank you, Sandy SponheimerFlag
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Name: Joy A Tandberg on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Anonymous on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Bob Kavanaugh on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Susan House on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Meredith Hutmacher on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Michael Golembeski on Mar 18, 2010Comments: There needs to be no pet mills when the shelters are full of fine adoptable animals............ Not mention issues of abuse and neglect. It needs to be dealt in the court of law. Maximum penalties need to be applied.Flag
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Name: Katie Parten on Mar 18, 2010Comments: This puppy mill should not be done! These people just want the money, they don't care about the dogs! There are already enough dogs in the shelters with no homes, and these people want to create more dogs with no homes? It doesn't make sense. Those poor dogs don't even have great conditions to be born in. All these people want to do is make money off of these dogs. They don't care about the dogs.Flag
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Name: Michael A Einerson on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Rebecca Myers on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Daniel N. DenBleyker on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Elizabeth Lybarger on Mar 18, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Anonymous on Mar 19, 2010Comments: I understand people have a right to run a business and have a livelihood. I also understand the tremendous problem we have trying to place so many unwanted pets in just Larimer county alone. First hearing about this proposal 3 concerns come immediately to mind: 1) this operation could find itself financially strapped at some point and find themselves unable to care for the animals placing the burden of care for these animals on our over worked and underfunded animal shelters and foster homes, 2) due to financial limitations which are a real concern, animals may not be cared for properly 3) Small operation breeding is far more desirable for animals and the breed than "puppy mills". I question the need for more puppy mills. Is the market really there with this economy and the negative history that puppy mills have? I urge you to reject this request to run a puppy mill.Flag
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Name: Kacee Bagley on Mar 19, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Anonymous on Mar 19, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Willow Jennings on Mar 19, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Linda Shea on Mar 19, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Anonymous on Mar 20, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Tara Krook on Mar 20, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Connie Fredman on Mar 20, 2010Comments: I foster for Safe Harbor Lab Rescue. This is only one of several Labrador Retriever rescue groups in Colorado and they only take in purebred dogs. They are overwhelmed with dogs and puppies needing homes and there is always a wait list for dogs trying to get into the Safe Harbor system, either from shelters or from owners needing to relinquish their pets. Allowing this puppy mill to exist in Larimer County is going to burden the local and regional shelters with the dogs that "don't work out" with their adoptive owners. I have heard that the owners want to breed their Labradors with Australian Shepherds - great - more mixed breed dogs rotting in shelters waiting to be euthanized because there aren't enough homes for them. The fact that the owners are allowing their young children to whelp and care for the puppies and that the dogs are kept outdoors tells me that they are uneducated about what is required to raise happy, healthy dogs. And selling the puppies over the internet just cements that thought - no concern about the type of home the puppies are going to. Have the breeding pairs had health clearances? Are the puppies fully vaccinated and are all dogs checked by a veterinarian on a regular basis? This appears to be a family that is looking to use their dogs as livestock to make money without any concern for the wellbeing of the dogs. I urge you to put strict restrictions on their breeding of the dogs and enforce the restrictions. If you allow this puppy mill to proceed, what will stop the next one, and the next one, and the next one? Pretty soon Larimer County will have the same reputation as Kansas, Missouri, etc. - "the puppy mill states".Flag
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Name: Donna Kechter on Mar 21, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Anonymous on Mar 21, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Jessica Cromwell on Mar 23, 2010Comments: There are far too many dogs being euthanized every day across this country. We need stricter policies and laws in order to keep backyard breeders out of business. Evidence has clearly shown these individuals are not breeding their animals for any other reason than money and they either are completely oblivious to the pet overpoulation or they are heartless. Make a living an honest way, not at the expense and suffering of those poor animals.Flag
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Name: Monica Wilson on Mar 23, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: William Wroot on Mar 23, 2010Comments: please help to stop this insanityFlag
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Name: Kelley Kite on Mar 23, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Anonymous on Mar 23, 2010Comments: I was recently given the statistic that between 75% and 77% of dogs surrendered or picked up by the Larimer Humane Society never 'hit the floor' for adoption. They are euthanized. If around 75% percent of dogs brought to our local humane society are killed, why in the world would we allow more breeders? We don't need more dogs. We need more adoptions!Flag
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Name: BeLinda Wilsn on Mar 23, 2010Comments: I am definitely against these types of facilities due to the mentality of anyone who think you can "make money" breeding dogs.Flag
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Name: Ashley Waddell on Mar 23, 2010Comments: Pet overpopulation is already a problem, both in Larimer County and nationwide. There is no reason the Elliotts need to be churning out still MORE puppies and only add to the problem. The Elliotts have indicated they will be keeping the dogs outside, which is not only humane but also causes a noise problem for their neighbors. Please reject this proposal.Flag
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Name: Linda Johnston on Mar 23, 2010Comments: Stop the abuse and the greed! Animals are God's creatures, too!Flag
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Name: Tom Bumpas on Mar 23, 2010Comments:Flag
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Name: Robin Pierce on Mar 23, 2010Comments: I am strictly opposed to approving this or any puppy mill operation in Larimer County, as it is an inhumane practice, and shelters are currently already overrun with animals that need to be adopted. We must stop putting more puppies into the stream, or we will never see the end to this problem. Please deny the applicant's application!!!!!!Flag
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Name: Cassandra Mirabal on Mar 23, 2010Comments: We do NOT need any more domestic dogs in this district, or state or (world) for this matter. There are not enough homes! Animal House of FoCo a no kill dog shelter already have their hands full and are turning away dogs as we speak. :( Please do not allow them to breed any more dogs.Flag
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Name: Michael Golembeski on Mar 23, 2010Comments: Its incredible these places are legally allowed to operate with our shelters full of both dogs and cats available to adopt. I do not support this operation at all....... or for anyone not to spay or neuter their animals.Flag
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Name: Sarah Misgen on Mar 23, 2010Comments:Flag