Here's John Goodwin's (HSUS 'dogfighting czar' *blech*) response to the Wilkes County Pitbull killings. It's being posted around the net as pet lovers are still reeling from the events of yesterday:Those particular fighting dogs in Wilkes County, NC were very, very different than the Vick dogs. Whereas Michael Vick was a pro football player that … Continue reading "These dogs would most certainly kill any other dog they could get to."
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Wilkes County NC Kills Puppies, Adult Dogs
From the Winston-Salem Journal:Wilkes County Animal Control began this morning to euthanize more than 127 pit bulls associated with Wildside Kennels, an operation that bred fighting dogs, according to county officials. The county was carrying out a judge's order from Monday.[...]The dogs should all be euthanized by the end of today, county officials said. The … Continue reading Wilkes County NC Kills Puppies, Adult Dogs
Action Alert for Seized Dogs in Wilkes County, NC
Ok this is admittedly a Hail Mary with no timeouts left and 6 seconds on the clock but hey, what the heck. Sometimes those things actually work! If you have been following the case of the Wilkes County Pitbulls on this blog, you know I've been asking you to write letters requesting authorities to consider … Continue reading Action Alert for Seized Dogs in Wilkes County, NC
HSUS and the Ongoing Campaign to Kill "Rescued" Bust Dogs
HSUS in their own words:The results of dogfighting are heartbreaking, and it can be difficult to reject the pleas of potential adopters who have fallen in love with a seemingly friendly ex-fighter; to prevent such heartbreak, sheltered fighting dogs should be kept out of sight of the public.Yes, hide the dogs - don't let the … Continue reading HSUS and the Ongoing Campaign to Kill "Rescued" Bust Dogs
Third Defendant in NC Pleads Guilty, All Dogs Ordered Killed
I posted on February 14 that the only thing keeping the 127 seized Pitbulls (plus newborn litters of pups) alive was that they were being held as evidence in the case of the third defendant in the dogfighting prosecution. Today, that case was closed:Amanda Grace Lunsford, 25, the third and final defendant in the case, … Continue reading Third Defendant in NC Pleads Guilty, All Dogs Ordered Killed
State of NC Allows for Adoption of Seized Dogs
The 127 Pitbulls seized in Wilkes County, NC (and their many newborn pups) do not have to be killed by law even though John Goodwin of the HSUS says so. And even though Wilkes Animal Control Director Junior Simmons says so.The state of North Carolina says different. Scroll down to nearly the bottom of this … Continue reading State of NC Allows for Adoption of Seized Dogs
Recipe: Big Breakfast Bars
I adapted this recipe from one I came across in Ann Martin's book Protect Your Pet. The original recipe can be found here.Breakfast Bars8 eggs3/4 Cup olive oil2/3 Cup honey1/2 Cup molasses (blackstrap, if you can get it)2 Cups milk29 oz can pumpkin12 Cups oats2 Cups whole wheat flour1 Cup flax meal1 Cup wheat germIn … Continue reading Recipe: Big Breakfast Bars
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Guilty Pleas in NC Dogfighting Case, Action Needed to Save Dogs
The owner of the 127 Pitbulls seized in Wilkes County, NC in December did not meet a January 15 deadline to pay a $53,000 ransom boarding fee imposed by authorities and therefore forfeited rights to his dogs. At that point, the dogs became the property of the county: If the dogs' owner is found guilty, … Continue reading Guilty Pleas in NC Dogfighting Case, Action Needed to Save Dogs
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