Editor, New Era:

After reading Judi Rineer's letter on Oprah and "puppy mills," I was compelled to write about my knowledge of rescue groups.

Why did Oprah's show seem like an advertisement for Bill Smith and MainLine Animal Rescue?

What rescue groups like his fail to tell Oprah is the numbers of dogs that are flown in from various countries and represented as being Lancaster County puppy-mill rescues.

They also fail to mention that rescue groups today are actually purchasing puppies from legitimate, state-licensed and inspected kennels with false identity, for re-sale as puppy-mill rescues.

To me, the reason for this is simple: They operate under cover as non-profit organizations actually raking in billions of dollars, with no taxes to pay!

When the new comment period for dog-law advisory opens, each of our legislators will be informed of the truth, along with photos of how humane leagues and homes fostering rescue dogs are kept.

Has honesty become extinct? Maybe these rescue groups should start campaigning with the Clintons, along with our governor, to see who can create the biggest lies.

Dee Louise Burkholder
East Earl Township