HSUS to the dog breeders of Delaware: Weer in ur stayt, writin' ur loz:House Bill 95 - This bill adopts the recommendations of the Humane Society of the United States regarding restrictions on the large-scale for-profit dog breeding operations commonly known as “puppy mills.”Bill includes dog limits, how often breeders must take their dogs to … Continue reading Ill Conceived Pet Legislation – More, More, More
Month: March 2009
Treats on the Internets
The article is titled "Fighting birds didn't have a chance" and describes the killing of gamecocks by authorities at a NC residence. One way to interpret the piece is that fighting Pitbulls are regularly saved (uh, no) but fighting birds are not:When federal officers busted up former NFL quarterback Michael Vick’s dog-fighting ring, many of … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Action Alert for SC Pet Owners
The SC Legislature is continuing to work on S0223 - a bill which amounts to extortion of pet owners accused (not convicted, mind you) of animal cruelty in the state. A few changes have been made to the language since I first blogged on it, but the substance remains the same:Anyone charged with animal cruelty … Continue reading Action Alert for SC Pet Owners
Illinois Breeder Bill Gone Wild
Lawmakers in IL have proposed a bill to regulate dog breeders. Emphasis on regulate:Under "Definitions":"Sanitized" means [...] Washing all soiled surfaces with appropriate detergent solutions or disinfectant products followed by a clean water rinse that removes all organic material and mineral buildup.How do I know if I've removed all mineral buildup? How will the inspectors … Continue reading Illinois Breeder Bill Gone Wild
County Fails to Convict Alleged Dogfighter, Goes After Property
In AZ, Pima County is trying to seize property belonging to Emily Dennis:Dennis was arrested in February 2008 as part of a major investigation by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the Humane Society of the United States into a multi-state dog fighting ring. Officers raided four separate properties, seized hundreds of dogs and arrested … Continue reading County Fails to Convict Alleged Dogfighter, Goes After Property
Let’s Play Oddball
No, it's not the start of a bad joke:Police say a naked 14-year-old boy taking a walk with a large white poodle has assaulted a woman in Michigan.If only he would have been walking into an adult drinking establishment...Hero parrot gets awardIndonesian fruit picker killed by Komodo DragonsChina feeds abortion pills to plague of gerbilsDog's … Continue reading Let’s Play Oddball
PETA’s Lucky 7
Seven pets somehow escaped PETA's slaughterhouse alive in 2008. Good for them. Tragically, 2200+ pets were killed by PETA last year. More discussion on the topic:Terrierman has an action alertThe Poodle and Dog BlogPet Connection
Foaming at the Mouth
Update on the dogs seized in a Washington, GA alleged dogfighting bust from Washington Police Department Lt. Joe Nelson:“‘Was it scary?‘ Yes, yes, these dogs were vicious. These dogs were bred to kill. They were foaming at the mouth, they were ready to attack,“ says Lt. Nelson.Police arrested Tavaris and Lawanda Ramsey and seized the … Continue reading Foaming at the Mouth
Pitbull Bite in PA: The Wrong Debate
In Pennsylvania, a Pitbull dam who had just whelped a litter bit a 7 year old neighbor girl in the face:Princess had recently delivered a litter of puppies when Dunn came over to visit Gasch's Homestead duplex Thursday morning.Gasch told WTAE Channel 4 Action News that while she was stuffing school supplies in her son's … Continue reading Pitbull Bite in PA: The Wrong Debate
We All Need Somebody to Lean On
I saw this couple's story on Headline News this weekend and was very touched: Weeki Wachee, Florida - During this recession, many people across Tampa Bay have been forced to give up their pets. But despite losing his job, Ted Koran of Weeki Wachee vows he'll keep his cast of critters, which includes two horses, … Continue reading We All Need Somebody to Lean On