I posted on February 14 that the only thing keeping the 127 seized Pitbulls (plus newborn litters of pups) alive was that they were being held as evidence in the case of the third defendant in the dogfighting prosecution. Today, that case was closed:Amanda Grace Lunsford, 25, the third and final defendant in the case, … Continue reading Third Defendant in NC Pleads Guilty, All Dogs Ordered Killed
Month: February 2009
State of NC Allows for Adoption of Seized Dogs
The 127 Pitbulls seized in Wilkes County, NC (and their many newborn pups) do not have to be killed by law even though John Goodwin of the HSUS says so. And even though Wilkes Animal Control Director Junior Simmons says so.The state of North Carolina says different. Scroll down to nearly the bottom of this … Continue reading State of NC Allows for Adoption of Seized Dogs
Recipe: Big Breakfast Bars
I adapted this recipe from one I came across in Ann Martin's book Protect Your Pet. The original recipe can be found here.Breakfast Bars8 eggs3/4 Cup olive oil2/3 Cup honey1/2 Cup molasses (blackstrap, if you can get it)2 Cups milk29 oz can pumpkin12 Cups oats2 Cups whole wheat flour1 Cup flax meal1 Cup wheat germIn … Continue reading Recipe: Big Breakfast Bars
Name That Animal
Happy Valentine’s Day to All Creatures, Great and Small
Guilty Pleas in NC Dogfighting Case, Action Needed to Save Dogs
The owner of the 127 Pitbulls seized in Wilkes County, NC in December did not meet a January 15 deadline to pay a $53,000 ransom boarding fee imposed by authorities and therefore forfeited rights to his dogs. At that point, the dogs became the property of the county: If the dogs' owner is found guilty, … Continue reading Guilty Pleas in NC Dogfighting Case, Action Needed to Save Dogs
SC No Kill Shelter Goes the Extra Mile for Seniors
I just love this. Old dogs are my favorite. (And I don't mind old cats or humans either.) That's why I was so excited to learn about a program at the Animal Protection League (APL) in Hopkins, SC called Senior Pets for Senior People. The idea is to help in getting senior pets out of … Continue reading SC No Kill Shelter Goes the Extra Mile for Seniors
Is Purebred Dog Breeding a Major Welfare Concern?
Terrierman has a post on a new report, commissioned by the RSPCA, on the health of pedigree dogs in the UK. Links to the summary report and the full 76 page report are at the end. Excerpt:To date, breeding practices and efforts by breed societies and kennel clubs have been ineffective at protecting the welfare … Continue reading Is Purebred Dog Breeding a Major Welfare Concern?
Fid-o-ler on the Roof
Apparently they get a lot of snow over there in North Dakota:"Just when you think you've seen it all," [animal control officer] Schnell laughed later Tuesday.Apparently, the snow in the back yard is high enough to where the dog can basically walk right up onto the roof, Schnell said.
Treats on the Internets
The No Kill Nation has a nice piece up called "The Power of One":Sometimes it just takes one person to stand up and say something. In Union County South Carolina that one person is Robert Small. When Mr. Small went to the local shelter to adopt a dog for his family, what he saw caused … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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