Voice of the people

Beware of buying sick puppies at store

In January 2008, I purchased a puppy from a retail store. It was not disclosed that this puppy was sick. I took him home, and my three other dogs became sick. I asked for a refund on the doctor's visit and medicine that I had to get for all of my animals, which was confirmed with a letter from my vet. Also, this affected my brother's four dogs because one of them visited our home.

They refused to pay due to the fact I did not use their vet. I asked them if they bought a used car, would they use their mechanic.

This is an unfair practice that they are allowed to sell puppies from puppy mills (this one came from Oklahoma) and that they sell sick animals knowingly to the unsuspecting public.

Lynn Sparks

Huntington

To improve, U.S. must support Israel

America. The home of the free. But are we free? Gas $4.09 a gallon as of right now. Utility increases. Food increases. Mortgage foreclosures. Stock market rising and falling; big questions for the stock holders. Massive flooding. How has America came from a free, blessed nation to a falling nation?

The answers are in Genesis 12:3: "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse them that curseth thee, and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed."

We are all that family that receives God's blessings when we support Israel. God's land is not to be divided. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He changes not. His word stands forever. Our government must not have any negotiations with the Palestinians.

Our country is on a downfall due to this. If our next president does not support Israel, you can expect devastation after devastation. If you believe God's words, you can trust in His unmerited favor. All who read this, begin to pray for Israel so our children will have a secure future in this great nation of ours.

Karen Sellards

Barboursville