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Winners and those that entered in the Wonderful World's Fire and Ice Contest!

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The new method the Color-Me-Club will be displaying artwork to its members. The steps to submitting line art, however, remains completely unchanged, so worry not line artists!

Live-Love-Write Updates, Dec. 5, 2009

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Feelings Of Autumn Contest Winners

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The Wonderful World's Fire and Ice Contest

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Wonderful World Fire and Ice Contest Winners!

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Winners and those that entered in the Wonderful World's Fire and Ice Contest!

Christmas time

~snowflake-123:iconsnowflake-123: reports, December 19
Here's some peoples' work that I really liked, and I think that they are all great concepts of Christmas and winter. =]
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Presenting... #commissions-and-more!

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Read on to learn all about the group, and it's current members! :D

An Influential year

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the worlds changed in the past year. earlier today Rage Against the Machine was confirmed as british xmas number one. but what other major changes have we seen this year? An analisis of (in my oppinion) the most noticable parts of the year worldwide
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Looking for Critique, help, or support?

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There's a new group in town, and we're here to draw with you in private sessions, critiques, and events that you can really draw upon!

Don't Be This! A Guide to the Imfamous

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If you get one of these labels what you should is try to get rid of that label. That includes, laying low and trying to hard to not doing anything to provoke it. And, grow a thicker skin, even if it gets tough.

COPENHAGEN PETITION!!!

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The climate is changing forever and we have to act in every way we can, aparently the petition is failing in copenhagen so it could be good just to take 2 minutes of your time to sign something that might potentialy mean the climate will be a bit safer and our world will not crumble before our eyes and all those countries and places that have death looming over there heads each day...i guess that means everyone...can maybe...maybe be a little safer... this is just my opinion...you all are entitled to yours as always, but still 2 minutes to sign a petition isnt a lot.

Heavy & Light '10

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about To Write Love On Her Arm's Heavy & Light event in early 2010. messed up on the other one, sorry.

Rage Against Cowell's Machine

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People of the UK need to shake off Cowell's cowl! Help get Rage Against the Machine the Christmas Number One
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How much is that doggie in the window?

~Xannerz:iconXannerz: reports, June 30, 2008
~*~*~The Truth About Pet Shops and Common Scams~*~*~

*This article will overview Pet Shops

Puppy Mills

I'm sure we have all been inside of a pet shop, having the urge to snatch one of those cute pudgy puppies the instant we see them. But has anyone taken into consideration where the puppies have come from, especially in such numbers? The truth is, these puppies – as cute and cuddly as they are – come from the large, corrupt industry called “Puppy Mills.” These businesses confine their animals in cramped crates all year old, forced to breed continuously over and over again. The animals never receive any medical attention if needed, and usually die alone, ill, and scarred. Due to the cramped, unsanitary conditions, many dogs grow sick from stepping in their feces and inhaling the urine's strong stench all day. Their eyes burn while ulcers, gashes, and wounds from skirmishes with other dogs remain untreated. Because they are bred over and over again, year long, the females grow tired, old, and wear quicker than a healthy spayed one. The maximum times a female should be bred is twice a year, and still not definitely done in a row.

Imagine rows and rows of rusted wire crates stacked upon each other, nearly filling up an entire warehouse. As you walk in, the deafening sound of hundreds of dogs barking and whining fills your ears. Would you want to contribute to a business like this? Even if you decide you want to buy from these shops, you must know that you are only ripping yourself off. Take into account of how overpriced the dogs are in the pet stores. A general breeder would sell their animals from $400-800, depending on the breed and quality of the breeding. Puppies suitable for breeding or show would generally sell $800 and up. Pet stores sell their stock for hundreds more, even in the $2000 range! I have seen Labradors on sale in pet stores for $1200, and “Cockapoos” up for grabs on $900.

These animals are treated as lowly objects, and are not given the respect they deserve.


”Designer Dogs/Hybrids”

Speaking of Cockapoos, there's a high chance you've heard of “breeds” such as Maltipoos, Yorkipoos, and Labradoodles. Unfortunately, these mutts are overpriced and badly-bred, and generally originate from Back Yard Breeders and Puppy Mills.

Back Yard Breeders are a similar type of business, but in smaller form, taking place in a person's back yard, guest house, or kennels built in a lacking manner. Like Puppy Mills, BYBs could care less for the dog's state and only breed for profit. Here are common excuses from a Back Yard Breeder:


a) "I have mouths to feed!" And? By Breeding your dogs/cats, you just added MORE stomachs to fill.

b) "Great money!" And bad outcomes. There are over 1 dogs alone without homes - you wanna worsen that population? They are not items to be sold, and the mothers are not puppy machines. To be a good breeder, you must sell healthy puppies, so people won't rat out on you. Idiot fact. D:<

c) "The pupppies are cute!" And then what? Do you have the time, patience, space, and money to take care of this many animals? What will happen when they grow up?

d)"I read a lot of books, I know what to do!" No. You don't. A GOOD breeder only breeds their dogs only once or twice a year. An a GOOD breeder usually works a few years under an experienced breeder mentor to teach them the ropes. Websites teaching you how to breed don't guarantee the best results. Reading them doesn't cause any harm, but entertaining their "lessons" won't do you any good.

e) “I must show my children the miracle of birth! [WTF, mate?]” Um. No. You don't. Rent a movie, show some pictures, describe birth. Don't take advantage of an animal to show your children the birthing process. That's what they have school for.


Back to topic – Designer Dogs. You can easily adopt and rescue a mutt at the shelter. In fact, 25% of dogs in shelters are purebred, most of the time. Pet stores and BYBs will easily sell their dogs for over $500, while you can save a mutt from the pound for under $200. Another reason why not to purchase these overpriced hybrids is because there is no way you can predict the personality or traits of the animal. No reputable breeder will willingly breed two different breed of dogs. That defies the entire purpose of becoming a breeder, because a breeders job is to preserve and improve the breed, not tarnish it by trying to create a “new” one.
”But how can a breeder 'improve' a breed? Well because dogs are domesticated, they cannot undergo the process of natural selection as animals do in the wild, therefore it is the breeders' job to ensure that the breed will continue to live in the standard. It is the breeders' job to breed the best with the best, or in this case, the champion of the show with another champion. Improving the breed means that they continue to join the two best fit animals to reproduce a new generation of better animals. Although this may sound cruel, or that the breeders are treating the animals like items, it is a necessary process that will help many breeds live up to their reputation such as German Sheps [for being smart and protective], Border Collies [for being alculating and strategic for herding sheep and learning quickly.

Poor breeding will result in a poor immune system, genetic illnesses such as cancer, and unpredictable personalities, or unwanted traits. These are the major results in Puppy Mill and BYB puppies. Obtaining a Cockapoo or whatever is not only ripping yourself off, because you can get the same animal from a shelter, at a much cheaper price.

”What's wrong with mutts?”
Nothing is wrong with mutts. No one hates them. The only problem is obtaining them from BYBs, Pet Shops, and Puppy Mills instead of rescuing them from a rescue or shelter. Purchasing them from a Pet Shop, BYB, or Puppy Mill only contributes to the business, and encourages them to produce more of these puppies.

”Well, if I don't buy it, someone else will, anyway.
It doesn't have to be you. Your money doesn't have to go down the drain.

”What about the puppies in the window? Don't they need to be saved?”
Which one, to you, looks more like a priority. Buying the puppy and encouraging the business, despite your intentions, or rescuing a dog from the shelter that could be euthanized tonight, or saving the parent of that puppy from the 'mill?

Teacups are another issue. They are sickly little runts that don't even conform to the standard. For more information, go Here

More info:
Dogtime Matchup
Find Good Breeders
Find Good Breeders in Canada
Question to Ask/Be Asked
Telling a good breeder
Rescue!
Info on Pup Mills 1
Info on Pup Mills 2
Google for more info!

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:iconjaiex:
DUDE I love you. I don't think I ever told you this [IN ALL THE YEARS THAT WE'VE KNOWN EACH OTHER] but my sister had a puppy mill for dachshunds. In fact, it was so bad that parvo infected her dogs and many of them died, and she got in trouble with PETA and the SPCA, etc. =p

LOVE YOUR ARTICLE

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"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -- Dr. Suess
:iconxannerz:
WOAHDAMN. I'm sorry but... your sister sucks horse balls. >_> I'm so glad she got her ass kicked.



... >_>...

THANKS~:heart: :iconjarryplz:

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"... Because destiny, John, is a fickle bitch." ~Ben, Lost
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"We passed an island an hour ago while you were sleeping, but it looked really dirty." ~Colin, Whose Line
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Don't say 'kawaii' unless you're Japanese!
:iconjaiex:
ROFL I know....I feel the same way. XD SHE DESERVED IT....I honestly can't understand how people can do things like that. I have my two birds that I love to death. They even have an oversized cage! and I cook them food. XD; So. I dunno how my sister got to how she is, though.

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"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -- Dr. Suess
:iconxannerz:
Lmfao, Boona steals all of my ramen. And chicken. And steak. And kabob. And salad. ... And peanut butter. He is an evil bird, but I love him to death. <3 And Kona sleeps all day, and begs for food. >___> I am sorry, my friend, but no chocolate for you.

*MOOSH*

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"... Because destiny, John, is a fickle bitch." ~Ben, Lost
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"We passed an island an hour ago while you were sleeping, but it looked really dirty." ~Colin, Whose Line
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Don't say 'kawaii' unless you're Japanese!
:iconjaiex:
rofl....I gave my birds rice yesterday, and I came back a few hours later and they were STILL eating it!

Crazy bums. =p

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"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -- Dr. Suess
:iconxannerz:
Right now Boona is stealing my sunflower seeds.... And now he's crawling up the curtain... Up too high. Damn. xD Annnd now he's back down. Annnd biting melajdsf;lkajdsflka

k im fine

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"... Because destiny, John, is a fickle bitch." ~Ben, Lost
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"We passed an island an hour ago while you were sleeping, but it looked really dirty." ~Colin, Whose Line
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Don't say 'kawaii' unless you're Japanese!
:iconjakeirako:
Thank you for making this big rant to info people about this. I wish I can put those puppy mill owners in a cage out in the snow without a coat on and see how it feels. I said when I get older I would only adopt from shelters especially after watching the Oprah episode and seeing how many dogs have to die each day because there isn't enough room for all of them.
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O.O *feels awful for the puppies...and also has the urge to rescue doggies from puppy mills and THEN set the mills on fire* I hate to say it, but I guess this is the sort of thing I've never really taken the time to think about. The most exposure I've had to animal breeding is with working at rabbit shows. Very informative!

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"And, finally, what good to us is a long life if it is difficult and barren of joys, and if it is so full of misery that we can only welcome death as a deliverer?" - Freud
:iconxannerz:
Thanks. :]

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"... Because destiny, John, is a fickle bitch." ~Ben, Lost
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"We passed an island an hour ago while you were sleeping, but it looked really dirty." ~Colin, Whose Line
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Don't say 'kawaii' unless you're Japanese!
 

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