This book is the most galvanizing force for action I've ever read in terms of casting a harsh glare on the animal theft crime rings "blessed" by the U.S. government and making one begin to fight back. That we cannot live in peace in our own neighborhoods without the insidious threat of having our family members stolen from their own back yards is bad enough -- that this hideous offence has been repeatedly brought to the attention of the powers that control it, only to be met with apathy and denial, is even worse. I encourage everyone who ever loved an animal, large or small, or who currently lives with a beloved companion animal, to read this book, then to follow the prevention guide found at the end. It may not help you to sleep at night after yet another realization that humankind is the most dangerous animal around, but it will provide a practical approach to protecting your companion(s) and to helping end this most horrible of Killing Fields.

"Stolen for Profit" is beyond a five star book. This is the most enlightening book I have ever read. I wish everyone in America could read this book. Do you know that the U. S. Department of Agriculture lisenses "dealers" to sell to medical research? Do you know that these "dealers" are stealing your pets on a regular basis? They look at animals as MONEY and nothing else. We have to fight back. The best way to begin is by reading this book. WE CAN STOP ANIMAL ABUSE IN THIS COUNTRY! Let politicians know that you will vote for NO CANDIDATE THAT DOES NOT ADDRESS ANIMAL RIGHTS!

This is an excellent inside view of what goes on in our world where animals are used for research and advises us to watch our furry friends as they could be at risk. It should be read by everyone who owns a pet, dog or cat especially, as it will make you aware of how vulnerable your companion is. I never thought about people stealing dogs from their own back yard or creeps answering the "free to good home" pet ads in the newspapers then selling these animals to research for big bucks until I read this book. Pet theft is a profitable business to some. It is sad and shocking for this type of activity to occur, but it does. It has taught me some invaluable safety tips for protecting my "best friends." I will no longer leave them unattended for any length of time. We must protect and safeguard our furry friends like we do our children. After all, don't you consider your pet(s) a part of your family ?! If you care about your pet(s), this is one book you must read. Ramona Hand (rhand@net-connect.net)

great book hope every one is ok and there lives back toegetheer

This is one of our favorite True Crime books in this house because it goes to prove "anything is possible." This woman is one of the most dysfunctional individuals I have ever heard about (and I worked in the prison system!) and thank (whoever is in charge) one part of the family escaped her madness. If you want to read about a crazed bunch of people and a bizarre case from hell, check this 1 out. Cat sez, 3 paws up!

verry good book i finally got it through a verry nice lady.it was a treterous time for every one mentioned in the book.hope all is well and healthy .miss you all verry much .theres someone out there that knows the family like i did.please contact me or let them know that they are in my thaughts and always will be. miss you belinda you were like a mother to me hope one day well speek again i miss you .... phil monica hope your ok healthy miss your smile and the way we use to laugh toegether. hope i find you someday and walk along the beach again holding your hand miss you verry much phil

Judith Reitman obviously put a lot of work and research into writing this book. All of the information provided is well researched and documented. I would recommend this book to anyone, because it warns us not only about the Red Cross, but it makes us aware about how other non-profit organizations can cut corners to save money as well. It also makes us realize that there are a lot of changes that need to be made to regulate organizations and businesses of any kind for the protection of all of us. I don't think people realize how much one decision can impact other people's lives. Reitman provides a lot of examples in the form of true stories which really makes this book that much more interesting.

Ms. Reitman should be commended for her courage in bringing to light an unforgiveable human tragedy. In other countries those in charge of the Red Cross blood program would have been jailed for their callous disregard of human life. With warnings and red flags galore, instead of admitting there was a terrible problem with the blood supply, the Red Cross blood program officials calculatedly chose to proceed with the status quo. Their actions cost the lives of the very people whom the Red Cross was established to help.

The results of their actions are ongoing and still affect the lives of people who trusted them. The FDA has been attempting for years to force the Red Cross blood program into compliance with safe blood practices and yet, with coffers overflowing, the Red Cross is claiming any penalties will jeopardize their very existence. How can they, in good conscience and with mounting evidence against them, still refuse to accept responsibility for the tragedy they knowingly caused.

This book is a good lesson for us all. Trusting an organization based solely on reputation and its self promotion opens the door to abuse.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to all the victims of the Red Cross blood program's deceit....the victims....those who received the tainted blood products as well as to those in the medical field who were unknowingly made accomplices as they transfused and administered those blood products in an attempt to save lives. How awful they must now feel.

At this point when we are looking to a new century, isn't it time to dispense with illusions? This book asks us to set aside our need to glorify an institution, to really evaluate it in terms of its actions, and to make our own judgement call.Based on the facts not on the myths. It is a courageous thing to ask us to do.

BEWARE!
These people are trying to steal from you the price of this pitiful mess.
ANY other book on the subject is better.