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With regret and tears we mourn for the passing of Teentsy.
Born about 1997 - Passing from us March 13, 2012
We will have a perpetual memorial page for Teentsy very soon.
September 19, 2011
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| I know I'm cute, every one tells me so! The story about how I came to be Marilyn's
Voice's newest "spokes-pup" is not so cute, though. It all started when I was about 8
years old in January of 2008 when the terrible place I was living was raided by local
authorities. These nice people came in to rescue all of us and I kept hearing the words,
"Puppy Mill." That was the first day of the rest of my life. |
I was immediately taken to the vet, where I was given all my vaccinations and spayed.
THANK GOODNESS, no more puppies for me! I really hated living in a box for all those
years and being bred was no fun, plus it took a toll on my health. The nice vet
explained to everyone that the puppy mill operator had obviously removed my teeth
herself ...probably with pliers!
Why? Well, I had very bad teeth
because of a lack of nutrition and
chewing on the cage bars, so my
teeth began to rot. The breeder
knew it would be expensive to have
a dental done at the vet and that
would cut into the profit. I was so
small she thought I could make her
a lot of money by selling my puppies,
so she took them out herself. Ouch! |
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Kristina meets Teentsy and her foster mother, Sheila, for the first time. Everyone was thrilled that the local TV station filmed the whole event helping spread the word about puppy mills.
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Since I didn't get the medical care I needed, I lost my lower jaw to infection. That made it hard for me to eat. But boy how that has changed! Now I get special food that is easy for me to eat, as well as lots of TLC, and that makes me one special girl!! |
After being rehabilitated by my foster mommy, Sheila, my quest for a new home
began. When the people at Marilyn's Voice learned about me they knew they had to
have me. Since they specialize in puppy mill dogs they were the perfect people to help
me learn about being a normal dog. Mommy Kristina flew 500 miles to Louisiana to
pick me up and take me to my new home. Now that my new home is with her, I get
spoiled and am called "A Princess!"
Today my life is so different, in a good way. I am a mascot, which is a very responsible
job. I travel all around and people learn about puppy mills through me. When they
meet me they instantly want to learn about my previous home and why any type of
animal should be treated with such cruelty. All I have to do is sit there and act cute
while mommy and the others talk about puppy mills. Oh, one more thing! If You tell
everyone you know about puppy mills and pet stores, maybe together, we can close
them all! |
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