The dogs seized from a Virginia sheriff's deputy in connection with dogfighting charges have reportedly been evaluated. Subsequently, 12 were killed and 7 are being put into rescue:[Lt. Doug] Perry says that was the case with the 19 dogs who survived after being seized from the home of former Richmond Sheriff's deputy Dave Robinson, who … Continue reading Bust Dog Evaluation: Live or Die?
Month: May 2009
I’m Not on Board with HSUS Proposed Laws and I Love Pets
In a recent post, Wayne Pacelle of HSUS states he is "astonished" that responsible breeders are not on board with the many dog breeding bills HSUS has introduced across the country recently. He says that those of us who oppose these bills are paranoid, friends of the NRA, and apparently don't care about animals. Despite … Continue reading I’m Not on Board with HSUS Proposed Laws and I Love Pets
Let’s Play Oddball
Another guy smuggling birds in his stockings:Sony Dong, 46, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport in March after an inspector spotted bird feathers and droppings on his socks and tail feathers peeking out from under his pants, prosecutors said.There's only 1 pig in Afghanistan, and he's now on lockdownCow leaves slaughterhouse, tours QueensIf giant … Continue reading Let’s Play Oddball
Treats on the Internets, Round Deux
More links to writings on the 2009 No Kill Conference:It's a Wonderful World - Nathan WinogradAn Amazing Success - The No Kill NationRegarding the Keynote Address - No Kill RevolutionNo Kill Sheltering Workshop - No Kill RevolutionWhat Cats Need and Want - Pet ConnectionOther bits for your reading pleasure:Two great pieces on how the "breed … Continue reading Treats on the Internets, Round Deux
Pitbull Advocates in Loudoun Co, VA in Court
A legal effort to save shelter Pitbulls from automatic death in Loudoun Co VA started in 2007:The effort to save the Vick dogs, seized under federal jurisdiction, is consistent with a Virginia law which prohibits killing impounded dogs solely based on their breed. Loudoun County Circuit Court Judge Thomas D. Horne on October 15, 2007 … Continue reading Pitbull Advocates in Loudoun Co, VA in Court
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Treats on the Internets
Great posts from the No Kill Conference in Washington DC this past weekend:Reflections from the No Kill Conference - Animal Wise RadioBlaming the "irresponsible public" - KC Dog BlogTaylor's Ghost in the Killing Machine - No Kill NationLegislating No Kill - Pet ConnectionKeeping Pets in Homes and Increasing Adoptions (Part 1) - Pet ConnectionKeeping Pets … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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Over 20 Pitbulls Seized in AL Dogfighting Bust
Bessemer, AL police reportedly seized 21 Pitbulls (although another story adds in 6 pups for a total of 27 seized dogs) from a suspected dogfighter last week. Video - showing the dogs looking rough - is here. No word on what's going to happen to the dogs next but I will keep an eye on … Continue reading Over 20 Pitbulls Seized in AL Dogfighting Bust
New Shelter in SC and Some Misinformation
There's a new animal shelter in Florence Co, SC:It spans about 4,600 square feet and has 76 dog pens and 86 cat cages, Christmas said. Generally, animal control officers will keep one animal to a cage to prevent problems such as fighting over food, he said. The old facility could comfortably hold 30 dogs and … Continue reading New Shelter in SC and Some Misinformation
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