Today was a good day. I still cried like I do most days, but today were tears of relief. Relief that they are listening. Relief for my team who have stood by me for years even when I almost gave up. Relief for the hidden dogs that I am always with where ever I go. Relief for the staunch loyal kick arse supporters of Oscar’s Law who believed “The power is in our hands”
Almost 20 years ago I was a lone voice telling people we factory farm our pets. No one believed me, it couldn’t possibly be true. Today we have succeeded in exposing the industry and it is hidden no more.
This is the first time in 20 years that any Government has made a first positive move and listened to the communities concerns.
People have jumped on the bandwagon and I think its great 
As I remember back to that day in 1993 and look at the journey so far, so many times we could of walked away, so many times we were ridiculed, attacked, belittled, humiliated and threatened and we never gave up. I am proud of the people who have chosen to take the journey with me, proud that all they see are the dogs, in the sheds, in the cages, in the dirt pens. They dont seek out the kudos and the limelight, they simply stand beside me and get the job done. They are heroes.
It’s a step forward in this long battle.
So I will still cry every day, and my soul will still be torn apart, and we will at times feel like we are on the edge of our sanity, the battle continues and I will remain in those sheds until they are empty.
But today, just one day, I will celebrate this moment of greatness with Oscar, the dog that changed my life, showed me the way and resolved my commitment to never give up. The power is in our hands!
I want Oscar’s Law
Debra I remember when you first started the campaign in 1993. I have followed you since that day and I have witnessed your constant struggle, your tears, your breakdowns. I am so proud of you for never letting anyone try and tell you that you couldnt do it. You are an inspiration.
Awesome stuff Deb!! You certainly dont let anyone stop you even when they do jump on the bandwagon
LOL. Never stop what you are doing Deb !
Congratulations to everyone who has & will continue to work on this campaign.
You deserve this day as do the dogs who will one day soon be out of the cages.
Here here Deb and the Team – Good things come for those who wait twenty years is a long time but that was then and Oscar’s Law is now…. Revel in the celebration a new dawn for our companion pets. Be proud Deb you and all the people that remained with you throughout those dark days of apathy.
Thank you Debra & your team for never giving up. I don’t know how you do what you do but I’m so thankful you do. We will have Oscar’s Law
Sensational… I will never give up and always make people awar…I want OSCAR’S LAW NOW
thank you for your passion and commitment … the fight’s not over but oscar’s law will be a reality…
thank you from all the lives you have saved, and all the hidden sufferers in the hands of these cruel hands… You are their voice and you are making such a difference, thank you for all you have done, and for educating and making people aware of what really goes on behind those PET SHOP cute little puppy faces….
You are the dog’s angel……
I feel privileged to be apart of Oscar’s Law and to have meet you Deb the person apart from my mother has truly inspired me!
I will never stop educating people about Oscar’s Law!
The powers is in our Hands and we will have Oscar’s Law
Tears of joy today at the prospect of triumph. Fantastic effort Deb and team and all the people who support Oscar’s Law.
Well done to you and your team. We have two rescue dogs, (Skitchum and Oscar) who are so much a part of our family – as are all the dogs who still suffer. Never give up!!
Clancy – Dillon Girls
This is fantastic! The best news in a long time! Your 20 years of relentless efforts finally made front page. I am proud to be your friend Deb, if only on Facebook. Keep up the excellent work, you are only a step away from your (and our) final goal: OSCAR’S LAW!
Wel done deb, cried tears of happiness and relief today..Behind you all the way. You are my hero..
Thank you for opening my eyes I am now opening the eyes of others with your help.
Congratulations Deb and to Oscars law for your passion, dedication and persistence towards the closing down of puppy farms – I was over the moon when I saw the headlines this morning – such fantastic news!!! Our premier listened and has kept his promise. I know there is still much more to be done but this is a GREAT START!!!! I will always support you and your team in your efforts.
I could have screamed with excitement of the positive change that occured today. When I found out,my body got shivers of relief for those poor dogs trapped in a 24 hour prison. Knowing their souls were damaged and their senses have gone numb from what they have to endure each day of their lives. To think that the reality has now been put out in society and that they are listening to the silent cries.
Thanks Deb… all your hard work and tears are have not been in vain… you are very much supported in your work…. now it has become “our” work and you can share some of the burden with all the supporteres of Oscar’s Law. It is not just a faraway dream… it will be a reality in the not to distant future… godspeed Oscar’s Law
Many thanks to you Deb for opening up my eyes to what was going on around me. I feel so proud to be able to support Oscar’s Law. You and your team are amazing people who have never given up and in this have taught me a lesson. Roll on Oscar’s Law and lets free all of those fur babies being held captive.
I’ve never had a hero until i found out about you & Oscar’s Law. You are my hero. Keep going. We are making progress thanks to you.
Congratulations Deb.and to all your support group for never giving up. We owe all of this to you for hopefully freeing all the innocent animals kept in cages and used just for breeding and the mighty Dollar. I am sure Oscar’s Law will definitely be a reality.
I am for and would definitely support your nomination for “Australian Of The Year”, no one deserve that honor more so than you. You are such an inspiration to so many people. Was just so happy and excited today when I saw the outcome on the T.V. Never give up you have come so far. <3
Congratulations to you Deb and Oscars law. Today is a a big move in the right direction thanks to you. You and your team are finally making people stand up and actually do something that will make a difference to the lives of our beautiful fury friends.
Thank you Deb for all you have stood for. Your hard work & tears are paying off, what amazing news today xxx Now we keep up the fight!
Debra,I am crying with you every day since I have seen the article in the Sunday magazine.You are an amazing strong woman,to have to endure this emotional pain for so long.All I can think of now is those puppies on the farms.I will keep on campaigning.We will have Oscars Law.
Deb thankyou for opening peoples eyes to the plight of those who the the dogs….mans best friend who have no voice!! You are an inspiration to all of us and we will get behind you in the fight!!
Congratulations to Deb and her team. All of us who support Oscars Law feel a sense of relief that the power really is in our hands !
It’s been a long hard road but how proud we all are of what has been achieved from your tireless work.
You are a truly amazing human being.
The work isn’t over until these laws are nation wide however. We will all keep protesting till they are.
Congratulations Debra! All those years of hard work are paying off! None of this would have been possible without your amazing dedication to this cause. And of course well done to all at Oscar’s Law!
Debra from the moment I discovered what you do I have looked to you for guidance in ways to help these poor babies stuck in those horrible conditions. You cared enough to make sure it got noticed and those little babies will forever be grateful! I am thankful to you also for not only showing me a way to help but for never ever giving up. I will never give up either. I want Oscar’s Law.
Yes Deb this is a great day…you have worked so hard but it has all paid off….we all will stand by you to get these laws passed all over Australia….Oscar’s Law will win as it has the power of the people & the hearts of the animals.
Deb, congratulations, its due to people like you that these laws will be passed. Thks to everyone who joined in the protests and for all those people who said “you’ll never change the law” this proves you are wrong we walk we talk we vote. REMEMBER THAT NEXT TIME YOU WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE
Deb, you are an inspiration to us all – a real life wonderwoman!! I am so happy for you and congratuate you. Thank you for educating us and allowing us to join you on your mission. We will have Oscar’s Law….it’s only a matter of time
It seems all the tireless work you have done to get to the stage of a new law has paid off. I can’t imagine just HOW MUCH hard work you have done to get here. Every day is a new day of hope for these animals. Thank you Debra x
T H A N K – Y O U ……….
Now we make sure that this issue is never far from the front page of the newspapers until there is N O N E!!
Good on you Deb, some light at the other end of the tunnel. Pity that it has taken this long to come to fruition. Hopefully it will put a stop to the trash that bring out and hide behind the excuse of mental illness. Lets hope the judges have the make-up to follow their convictions without fear or favour. Lets hope this is not a political stunt. lets hope Oscar’s Law becomes a household statement.
THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Seriously. Hell Yeah!
About bloody time
Sorry, got a little excited lol.
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Well Done Deb and everyone you work with. From the bottom of my heart I want to shout out a huge THANK YOU!
This blog gives me such strength. I am not alone in feeling disgusted and sad and angry. And reading this news……. jeez, my heart is soaring- THERE IS HOPE!
keep up the good work this has given me and others more hope
oxoxoxox
You are an angel Deb. These poor voiceless babies need our help as we are the caretakers of this planet and her inhabitents. Keep up the wonderful work you do and we will all help in whatever way we can, standing behind you giving you strength and support. God bless. xxx
Firsty, thumbs up Deb
This is good news. Keep up the pressure and hopefully all Aust and the world will come on board with laws to ban puppy farms. I think QLD will be next, since they just had that court case and ruling with the QLD RSPCA and puppy farmers Frederick Dart and Megan Hajridin (http://www.facebook.com/notes/rspca-qld-inc/decision-in-puppy-farm-case/10150523559595620).
I read the article Deb linked to in her first sentence, and I’m scared about this quote from it:
“RSPCA and council inspectors will also be given new policing and confiscation powers and a $1.6 million Animal Welfare Fund will be created through money raised by the sale of confiscated assets.”
By ‘sale of confiscated assets’, do they mean the money used from selling these dogs, once the dogs have been taken off the property and rehomed? I don’t really understand what they mean :S It is ringing alarm bells for me, but I’m sure it is positive, I just don’t know enough about it to trust it.
Thats great, i have tears in my eyes. Why cant everyone be like you??
This is the best news ever! I can’t believe a politician has listened to the people and actually admitted that he acknowledged the emails he was sent. Congrats. Mr. Beaullieu and thank you so much. The power is indeed in our hands.
Congrats. to Debra and all who fought so hard for this. I hope there is a puppy shortage and the prices do increase, then perhaps people will think more carefully before they purchase a pet.
Now all we need is the rest of Australia to follow suit. Blacktown pound in Sydney has just voted for compulsory desexing of all animals who are adopted from the facility. That’s been another long hard fight of 12 years just to get that policy passed by council.
The times they are a changing.
Next we need compulsory desexing of all companion animals because there is no need to breed your pet. Letting them have 1 litter to calm them is crap and it is irresponsible and cruel to let a female constantly churn out litters because people can’t afford, or can’t be bothered desexing there pets. If people can’t be responsible pet owners then the government must legislate.