The HSUS response (signed in brown ink) to the killing of the Wilkes County dogs, currently making the rounds online:Thank you for contacting us regarding a county judge’s decision in North Carolina to euthanize fighting dogs seized from the property of notorious dogfighting kingpin Ed Faron. We understand your concern about the judge’s order to … Continue reading More HSUS Nonsense Regarding the Wilkes Co Dogs
Month: February 2009
What’s So Great About Tossing Puppies in a Ditch?
Nothing, as far as the puppy dumping goes, but a lot as to how the story was reported here:Suzanne Kratz said she didn't think much about seeing a man throw something out of the back of a red pickup truck, until she realized that his street litter was actually a litter of puppies.[...]"They feel like … Continue reading What’s So Great About Tossing Puppies in a Ditch?
Coalition Urges HSUS to Revise Policy on Dogs Seized in Fighting Busts
The "couple of individuals on the internet" just won't go away: “We are disheartened and shocked that HSUS, a leader in the animal welfare community, would testify in court for the automatic destruction of puppies and dogs, who had not been given the opportunity to be evaluated as individuals, based on this policy. The Michael … Continue reading Coalition Urges HSUS to Revise Policy on Dogs Seized in Fighting Busts
11 Pitbulls, 2 Rottweilers Seized in NC – UPDATED
*ding* Round Two in NC:Tuesday, Gates County Sheriff Edward Webb seized 13 dogs under court order. [...]Thursday morning, WAVY.com was there when the dog owner, Jackie Parker, turned himself over to the Sheriff.[...]Parker appeared in court Thursday on one felony count of Dogfighting, 13 misdemeanor counts of Animal Cruelty and three counts of Not Properly … Continue reading 11 Pitbulls, 2 Rottweilers Seized in NC – UPDATED
Pants on Fire
John Goodwin of the HSUS on why the Wilkes Co dogs had to die even though the Vick dogs proved that bust dogs could be evaluated and placed with rescue groups accordingly:Those particular fighting dogs in Wilkes County, NC were very, very different than the Vick dogs. Whereas Michael Vick was a pro football player … Continue reading Pants on Fire
You Can’t Fool Mother Nature (or Mother Nurture)
John Goodwin of the HSUS on why the Wilkes Co Pitbulls, including 19 newborn pups, needed to be summarily killed:Goodwin said that the dogs have been bred for fighting and it would very difficult and expensive to re-train the dogs, even the puppies, so that they could be adopted.When I consider this, along with the … Continue reading You Can’t Fool Mother Nature (or Mother Nurture)
"These dogs would most certainly kill any other dog they could get to."
Here's John Goodwin's (HSUS 'dogfighting czar' *blech*) response to the Wilkes County Pitbull killings. It's being posted around the net as pet lovers are still reeling from the events of yesterday:Those particular fighting dogs in Wilkes County, NC were very, very different than the Vick dogs. Whereas Michael Vick was a pro football player that … Continue reading "These dogs would most certainly kill any other dog they could get to."
Wilkes County NC Kills Puppies, Adult Dogs
From the Winston-Salem Journal:Wilkes County Animal Control began this morning to euthanize more than 127 pit bulls associated with Wildside Kennels, an operation that bred fighting dogs, according to county officials. The county was carrying out a judge's order from Monday.[...]The dogs should all be euthanized by the end of today, county officials said. The … Continue reading Wilkes County NC Kills Puppies, Adult Dogs
Action Alert for Seized Dogs in Wilkes County, NC
Ok this is admittedly a Hail Mary with no timeouts left and 6 seconds on the clock but hey, what the heck. Sometimes those things actually work! If you have been following the case of the Wilkes County Pitbulls on this blog, you know I've been asking you to write letters requesting authorities to consider … Continue reading Action Alert for Seized Dogs in Wilkes County, NC
HSUS and the Ongoing Campaign to Kill "Rescued" Bust Dogs
HSUS in their own words:The results of dogfighting are heartbreaking, and it can be difficult to reject the pleas of potential adopters who have fallen in love with a seemingly friendly ex-fighter; to prevent such heartbreak, sheltered fighting dogs should be kept out of sight of the public.Yes, hide the dogs - don't let the … Continue reading HSUS and the Ongoing Campaign to Kill "Rescued" Bust Dogs
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