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
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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
BARC in Houston Still a Trainwreck
The chief Veterinarian and a Veterinary Technician for BARC are out:The firing comes nearly two weeks after Mayor Bill White hired Gary Fusco to turn the agency around. While Fusco was hired to be a “change agent,” some council members have questioned the decision to hire a man with a background in the manufacturing industry.[...]BARC … Continue reading BARC in Houston Still a Trainwreck
Why the Numbers Game isn’t a Game
Note: There is a story regarding the seizure of the Murder Hollow Bassets in Philadelphia circulating on message boards, e-mail lists and blogs. I have no way of knowing the full facts of the case or whether the post making the rounds is accurate. But to my mind, even if we totally discount it as … Continue reading Why the Numbers Game isn’t a Game
Treats on the Internets
Good post on dog breeding: Husbandry and HypocrisySmartDogs looks at the connection between aggression and training our "furkids"Free obedience training for Pitbulls in Chicago areaHumane Society of North Texas awarded nearly 500 dogs seized from local coupleCity of Rock Hill, SC adopts dog chaining policyResponse to a dogfighting article featured in Texas MonthlyDenver city council … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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