From FL:A man was jailed on animal cruelty charges after officials reportedly found five sick and underfed pit bulls at his home.[...][D]eputies saw two dogs in small wooden cages and others that were infested with fleas and parasites. One pit bull, Poncho, was hacking badly and suffered from heartworm disease.All of the dogs were taken … Continue reading Dude, Suck It
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Treats on the Internets
A bit more info on the case of Phoenix, the Pitbull set on fire in Baltimore while a crowd of onlookers stood byVet students willing to practice farm animal medicine in rural areas can get a sweet deal on student loansBSL article at HuffPoCity of St. Petersburg trying to invade the life of a turtle … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Things I’ve Learned from Cesar Millan
Seems like many online dog folks are Cesar Millan haters. Not me! I like to have lots of tools in the toolbox and enjoy learning from as many people as possible. I have one of his books and try to catch his TV show, The Dog Whisperer when I can.Note: These are not verbatim quotes … Continue reading Things I’ve Learned from Cesar Millan
Shelter Worker’s Dog Bites Two People in One Week
From WI:A worker from the Door County Humane Society may need to sacrifice her pit bull after the dog bit a second person last week in Southern Door.According to the Door County Sheriff's Department, Katie Miller of De Pere was running on Door County C on May 26 when a 3-year-old American pit bull owned … Continue reading Shelter Worker’s Dog Bites Two People in One Week
Charges in Baltimore Cruelty Case
But will there be justice for Phoenix? Two teens charged:Two juveniles have been arrested in the burning of a pit bull, a case that sparked a furor over animal cruelty and a reward that topped $24,000.A press conference is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at police headquarters to discuss the case.I hope authorities take this crime … Continue reading Charges in Baltimore Cruelty Case
Does HSUS Support SB 250 in CA?
A brief historical example of HSUS involvement in mandatory spay-neuter (MSN) in CA:HSUS participated in crafting MSN in Sacramento Co, CA starting in 2004 (pdf). The ordinance was introduced in 2006 and passed in 2007.In 2006, Sacramento Co killed 46% of their shelter pets while owners redeemed 9% and 15% were adopted, rescue accounted for … Continue reading Does HSUS Support SB 250 in CA?
Let’s Play Oddball
Unbelievably hungry mouseGoat waves to kids, also has nice teethFrom the AP:Squirrel. Thief. Patriot.Fish gives up watch too lateMy Two Dad PenguinsBrilliant fisheye lens photos of animals around London (H/T Smartdogs)
Pitbull Adopter Denied at Lodi, CA Shelter
As usual, there are shades of gray in the story of a CA man who went to a shelter to adopt a Pitbull:Al Hicks had found a 3-year-old dog at the shelter, but animal control officers turned him down because of two incidents involving loose pit bulls at his West Vine Street home. One time, … Continue reading Pitbull Adopter Denied at Lodi, CA Shelter
What Does a Southern Shelter Have in Common with a Shelter in the Heart of Europe?
What I love about this article, which focuses on the legal debate regarding who is financially responsible for care of stray dogs in Prague, is that nowhere - not once - does it mention killing homeless dogs as a "solution" to the problem. Prague by the way has a population of 1.2 million. There are … Continue reading What Does a Southern Shelter Have in Common with a Shelter in the Heart of Europe?
Dogfighting Suspect Arrested in UT
A report from Salt Lake City describes a police tip which lead officers to search the home of a suspected dogfighter in November 2008. The suspect was not arrested because "he fled once officers began to question him". So officerS (presumably 2 or more) were questioning the man and he ran away. How is this … Continue reading Dogfighting Suspect Arrested in UT
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