The SC Legislature is continuing to work on S0223 - a bill which amounts to extortion of pet owners accused (not convicted, mind you) of animal cruelty in the state. A few changes have been made to the language since I first blogged on it, but the substance remains the same:Anyone charged with animal cruelty … Continue reading Action Alert for SC Pet Owners
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Illinois Breeder Bill Gone Wild
Lawmakers in IL have proposed a bill to regulate dog breeders. Emphasis on regulate:Under "Definitions":"Sanitized" means [...] Washing all soiled surfaces with appropriate detergent solutions or disinfectant products followed by a clean water rinse that removes all organic material and mineral buildup.How do I know if I've removed all mineral buildup? How will the inspectors … Continue reading Illinois Breeder Bill Gone Wild
County Fails to Convict Alleged Dogfighter, Goes After Property
In AZ, Pima County is trying to seize property belonging to Emily Dennis:Dennis was arrested in February 2008 as part of a major investigation by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the Humane Society of the United States into a multi-state dog fighting ring. Officers raided four separate properties, seized hundreds of dogs and arrested … Continue reading County Fails to Convict Alleged Dogfighter, Goes After Property
Let’s Play Oddball
No, it's not the start of a bad joke:Police say a naked 14-year-old boy taking a walk with a large white poodle has assaulted a woman in Michigan.If only he would have been walking into an adult drinking establishment...Hero parrot gets awardIndonesian fruit picker killed by Komodo DragonsChina feeds abortion pills to plague of gerbilsDog's … Continue reading Let’s Play Oddball
PETA’s Lucky 7
Seven pets somehow escaped PETA's slaughterhouse alive in 2008. Good for them. Tragically, 2200+ pets were killed by PETA last year. More discussion on the topic:Terrierman has an action alertThe Poodle and Dog BlogPet Connection
Foaming at the Mouth
Update on the dogs seized in a Washington, GA alleged dogfighting bust from Washington Police Department Lt. Joe Nelson:“‘Was it scary?‘ Yes, yes, these dogs were vicious. These dogs were bred to kill. They were foaming at the mouth, they were ready to attack,“ says Lt. Nelson.Police arrested Tavaris and Lawanda Ramsey and seized the … Continue reading Foaming at the Mouth
Pitbull Bite in PA: The Wrong Debate
In Pennsylvania, a Pitbull dam who had just whelped a litter bit a 7 year old neighbor girl in the face:Princess had recently delivered a litter of puppies when Dunn came over to visit Gasch's Homestead duplex Thursday morning.Gasch told WTAE Channel 4 Action News that while she was stuffing school supplies in her son's … Continue reading Pitbull Bite in PA: The Wrong Debate
We All Need Somebody to Lean On
I saw this couple's story on Headline News this weekend and was very touched: Weeki Wachee, Florida - During this recession, many people across Tampa Bay have been forced to give up their pets. But despite losing his job, Ted Koran of Weeki Wachee vows he'll keep his cast of critters, which includes two horses, … Continue reading We All Need Somebody to Lean On
9 Pitbulls Seized in Washington, GA
Dogfighting bust news from Wilkes Co, GA (video at link):WASHINGTON, Ga.---Evidence of dog fighting and drugs were found earlier this week at a home in Wilkes County.[...]When the Washington Police Department went in with a search warrant on Tuesday they were shocked at what they found. Cocaine, marijuana, almost a dozen dead animals around the … Continue reading 9 Pitbulls Seized in Washington, GA
State Pet Laws: Who Speaks for You?
Here is a sampling of proposed legislation affecting pet owners around the US. All bracketed additions are mine. Our representatives are elected to speak for us, their constituents. If you find the bills they are considering to be misrepresentative of your view of fair, reasonable and necessary legislation, I suggest you speak for yourself. Find … Continue reading State Pet Laws: Who Speaks for You?
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