I have no idea why Karen Erby of York Co, SC allowed her puppy to deteriorate to the point where she couldn't walk or even lift her head. Maybe she really was trying to nurse her back to health as she claimed when surrendering the dog to authorities and maybe somehow, despite the dog's deathly … Continue reading This is What Animal Shelters are for
Month: January 2010
TN Dog Rescue Sticks to Dognapping Story
(See previous post for background.)I have come across a couple postings from the owner of the facility the dogs were allegedly stolen from and they appear to be current. In short, the owner maintains the dogs were stolen but the stabbing did not take place and the robbery was not witnessed. If interested, read for … Continue reading TN Dog Rescue Sticks to Dognapping Story
NC Judge Rules Pitbulls Not Weapons
A NC Pitbull owner was charged with assault with a deadly weapon after his two dogs bit a 6 year old boy multiple times. The judge in the case ruled that Pitbulls do not fall under North Carolina's legal definition of "weapon" so the charges were dismissed. He also encouraged legislators to change that definition.
TN Dognapping Story
I held up on posting about the alleged theft of a dozen rescue dogs from a dog training facility in TN because I couldn't shake the nagging question: Who would want to steal a bunch of rescues?[T]here were nine Doberman Pinschers taken, one hound mix, one Black Lab, and one Miniature Pinscher. One dog had … Continue reading TN Dognapping Story
Don’t Try This at Home
This snippet, taken from an internet posting on the subject of people breaking up fighting dogs, caught my eye:When my two dogs fight I can put my hands or face right between them without the slightest fear of being bitten.Let's assume that we are all in agreement that freedom from fear does not equate with … Continue reading Don’t Try This at Home
Treats on the Internets
Interesting write-up on stray dogs in MoscowIL shelter charged with cruelty forced to turn over pets to other sheltersConsumer Freedom asks if there are many animals for HSUS to "save" in HaitiCesar Millan announces a Shelter Animal Physical Enrichment programSeattle Humane Society offering free neuter and vaccines to PitbullsHuffPo argues that schoolkids deserve better than … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
This Seems Wrong
Regarding a MN puppy mill investigated by a Boston TV station and others:The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in its final decision and order, stated that [Kathy] Bauck is "unfit" to be licensed because she operated her kennel in a criminally improper manner.And by "criminally improper" they mean:[...] emaciated dogs, sick dogs and others being dunked … Continue reading This Seems Wrong
Rescued Rescue Dog in Haiti
A Border Collie rescue, now trained for SAR, finds 3 girls in the rubble in Haiti.Sidenote: I was watching a sad story from Anderson Cooper on CNN this weekend where a Mother was pleading for days for a team to look for her daughter in a toppled daycare center. The Mother had heard the girl … Continue reading Rescued Rescue Dog in Haiti
Where Do You Stand?
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Strength to Love, 1963
Body Language: It’s Important
I'm unable to hear the accompanying audio on this clip right now (I will later) but from the video, it's apparent that no one was heeding the dog's or the reporter's body language prior to the bite. Thankfully the handler took immediate control of the situation afterward so no further damage was done. But it … Continue reading Body Language: It’s Important
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