[PyrNet-L] Fw: CHAT lets all do our part

["Alicia Bass" <lbass@iland.net>]

I recieved this from another list.
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> From: PooDane22@aol.com
> To: poodlelovers@onelist.com
> Subject: [poodlelovers] lets all do our part
> Date: Wednesday, August 04, 1999 6:50 PM
> 
> From: PooDane22@aol.com
> 
> 
> 
> >> All of you will be happy to know that the AKC has contacted the online
> >> auction house, Ebay and has asked them to stop online auctions of live
> >> animals.  The article which appeared on their website is copied below.
> >> Feel free to pass it on to any lists of other breeds.
> >>
> >> eBay RESPONDS
> >>
> >> The American Kennel Club has been concerned about the increasing
> >> instances of puppies being auctioned
> >> online. AKC has always felt that individuals interesting in buying a
dog
> >> should visit a responsible breeder
> >> and personally see the puppy before making a purchase.
> >>
> >> AKC expressed its concerns to eBay - the online auction site - which
has
> >> posted puppies to be auctioned
> >> online. In response to a direct query from The American Kennel Club
> >> regarding eBay's policy towards
> >> auctioning dogs on its web site, AKC received the following
> >> communication from Kevin Pursglove, Senior
> >> Director, Communications for eBay:
> >>
> >> "To begin with I want to assure you that eBay takes this issue very
> >> seriously and we are trying to do
> >> everything we can to help minimize live animal auctions on our site.
As
> >> a matter of fact, listing a live
> >> animal on eBay is a breach of our User Agreement and violators may be
> >> suspended or barred permanently
> >> from the site. . .
> >>
> >> "There is no plan to amend this policy.
> >>
> >> "Because the volume of activity on eBay is extremely high . . . we
> >> actively seek the assistance of those who
> >> are concerned about the welfare of all animals to work with us. The
> >> listing of any animal on eBay can be
> >> reported to report@ebay.com , where it will receive immediate
> >> attention."
> >>
> >> AKC urges all dog fanciers who notice that puppies and/or adult dogs
are
> >> being offered for auction at eBay
> >> online to immediately report the same to the above email address. eBay
> >> will take the appropriate steps to
> >> halt the auction.
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