Seven people have been arrested and charged with animal cruelty and dogfighting in an alleged dogfighting operation in Sumter Co, SC:While the pitbulls have been rescued from their life of dog fighting, investigators say it appears from their overall condition that they may not get a second lease on life. "They're very skinny, you could … Continue reading SC Dogfighting Bust, 5 Pitbulls Seized
Month: August 2009
NC "Puppy Mill Bill" Out for the Year
Good job North Carolinians:Senate Bill 460 was delivered a final defeat for the year today when its sponsor, Sen. Don Davis, pulled the bill from consideration by the House Finance Committee. This was a bad "legislation by numbers" dog breeding bill that HSUS tried to force on the people of NC. I'm glad it's off … Continue reading NC "Puppy Mill Bill" Out for the Year
You’re Either With Us or You’re Against Us
Life is full of grey. So is dog ownership. But for the sake of argument, I'll try to boil it down to simple, black and white terms:If you have a dog as a pet and you take good care of him - providing food, water, shelter, exercise, discipline, affection, and veterinary care - I'm with … Continue reading You’re Either With Us or You’re Against Us
Proving My Innocence
Pursuant to my post on dog non-abuse, I am taking my hypothetical scenario one step further and thinking about how I would prove to authorities (or a judge or whomever) that I was actually a good dog owner. I'm envisioning a scenario where I am raided by AC, I behave badly at the time (Heaven … Continue reading Proving My Innocence
Dinner at Chez Dog
Yesterday I did some marathon dog food making (just a couple batches but I have a lot of dogs and I'm only a short distance runner) and wanted to share:The first batch was a non-meat menu so I used a rice/squash/spinach base and added some chopped hard-boiled eggs and cottage cheese. I stirred in olive … Continue reading Dinner at Chez Dog
Shenanigans! I Call Shenanigans on you Vick/HSUS!
The AP is reporting that Vick showed up for work at an HSUS event today in Atlanta. But apparently you had to know the secret password to get in:However, several members of the community were barred from entering the building. The human (sic) society also refused to allow The Associated Press to enter.What's the HSUS … Continue reading Shenanigans! I Call Shenanigans on you Vick/HSUS!
Pitbull Owner Testimonial
Anyone NOT cry listening to this story?
Confessions of a Dog Abuser
Some people might consider me guilty of cruelty if they knew only a few facts about me. I would hope, if they knew the full story about how I take care of my dogs, they would think I'm not at all abusive or cruel and in fact a responsible owner. But taken out of context … Continue reading Confessions of a Dog Abuser
HSUS: Vick Enablers
While many people are understandably distraught over the idea that someone in the NFL might give Michael Vick a job, it's worth mentioning that someone at HSUS did give Vick a job. And obtaining that position with HSUS was an important element in getting Vick reinstated to the NFL. Vick is set to play a … Continue reading HSUS: Vick Enablers
NC: SB 460 Passes by One Senate Vote
SB 460 was passed by the state Senate in NC yesterday by a vote of 23 - 22. Since changes have been made in the bill after it left the House, I assume the bill has to go back to the House for their approval. North Carolina residents can find their Representatives here and urge … Continue reading NC: SB 460 Passes by One Senate Vote
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