Dog owners in Nevada redeemed their dog Maui from the Lyon Co Animal Shelter in December 2008 and found he was injured. Maui had been in a run with 3 Pitbulls. From there, things get a little confusing as everybody involved tries to dodge responsibility. The Deputy who impounded the dog says he followed protocol … Continue reading What’s Going on at the Lyon Co Animal Shelter?
Author: YesBiscuit
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Please Don’t Say…
Things that make my ears melt:"Don't buy while shelter pets die" - If you or I or anyone buys a dog, that does NOT - I repeat NOT, not no way, not no how - condemn a shelter dog to death. It's a bit of propaganda (pdf alert) used by extremists to make people feel … Continue reading Please Don’t Say…
Treats on the Internets
Stats on shelter dogs - Who and whyMaddie's Fund has a dl'able coloring book for kids age 6 and underNutro recalls dry cat foodsA Vick article apparently intended solely to inflame Pitbull ownersThe Dogs of Equality - pet slideshow by Christie KeithDenver's Pitbull ban will be challenged in court, again.
WSB-TV’s Segment on HSUS: "Shoddy Reporting"?
A week and a half ago, WSB-TV Atlanta posted a story from their newscast investigating HSUS donations but removed both the text article and video shortly thereafter. Google's cache of the page was swiftly burned as well. Over the course of the following week, the video repeatedly popped up on a number of websites only … Continue reading WSB-TV’s Segment on HSUS: "Shoddy Reporting"?
AZ: Pitbull Rescue Fail
From CBS news in Phoenix:Dozens of dogs and puppies, mostly pit bulls, are being pulled from a New River home by Valley rescue groups.Rescuers said many of the animals had only green or brown water to drink, and two were so badly hurt they died from their injuries.The man who was supposed to be caring … Continue reading AZ: Pitbull Rescue Fail
Indianapolis BSL "Tabled" but Still Kicking
As I blogged last month, Indy was considering a bill discriminating against Pitbulls and low income owners. Council member Mike Speedy has a letter to the editor in the IndyStar which begins:I continue to work diligently on the now-tabled At-Risk Dog proposal because the risk of being mauled or killed by a dog in our … Continue reading Indianapolis BSL "Tabled" but Still Kicking
Winograd on HSUS Partnering with Vick
From Nathan Winograd's post "In Bed with Monsters":Can anyone imagine the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence embracing wife killer O.J. Simpson to help him regain his image? Can anyone imagine the National Organization to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Children embracing pedophile John Geoghan to help him regain his image? Can anyone imagine the Rape, Abuse, … Continue reading Winograd on HSUS Partnering with Vick
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Loudoun Co, VA Judge: Keep Right on Killing Shelter Pitbulls
Pitbull advocates took their case to a judge earlier this month challenging Loudoun County's policy on not adopting out Pitbulls. (The county kills most of them.) The judge has now issued a ruling in favor of the county. His opinion states that although residents can legally own a Pitbull, that doesn't guarantee them the right … Continue reading Loudoun Co, VA Judge: Keep Right on Killing Shelter Pitbulls
Benton Co WA: Dogs in Danger – Can HSUS Help?
Here's a goddamn sorry situation:Allegations of troubles at Ella Stewart's Sun Valley Kennel are nothing new. Residents have complained for years, and county officials have investigated her operation before.In 2007, the health department recommended her for prosecution, and the prosecutor's office asked the sheriff's department to serve a warrant and check on the animals' welfare. … Continue reading Benton Co WA: Dogs in Danger – Can HSUS Help?
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