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
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Update on Georgia Dogfighting Case
July 2008Georgia:The Appalachian Circuit District Attorney's office raided Mountain Swamp Kennels in Blue Ridge on Thursday morning, finding 22 pit bulls along with three dogfighting pits and "suspected dogfighting paraphernalia."[...]Information regarding White's kennels was initially provided to the Humane Society through its tip line, established by Norred & Associates in the wake of the Michael … Continue reading Update on Georgia Dogfighting Case
Irish Court Orders Man Convicted of Cruelty to Fly Right
Often I lament the lack of follow up stories in the media because I am one of those who wonders how things turn out. This case in Ireland does not lack for follow up but there appears to be inconsistent reporting (different outlets) on the fate of the dog. December 17, 2007 - an injured Pitbull … Continue reading Irish Court Orders Man Convicted of Cruelty to Fly Right
HSUS Dogfighting Tip Line Busts in GA – Where are the Dogs?
December 29, 2008:The HSUS’ animal fighting tip line was first established in the wake of the Michael Vick case so Georgia residents can easily report illegal animal fighting to authorities. Since its inception in January 2008, the Georgia tip line has received more than 1,000 calls, leading to seven raids and 11 arrests. And the … Continue reading HSUS Dogfighting Tip Line Busts in GA – Where are the Dogs?
HSUS Understands Birds; Dogs, Not So Much
What's the difference between fighting dogs and fighting birds seized by law enforcement? The HSUS is willing to let some of the seized birds live, based upon their age and gender.The day after HSUS posted about the Wilkes County Pitbull seizure, they wrote about some birds seized in a cockfighting bust: The birds' journey to … Continue reading HSUS Understands Birds; Dogs, Not So Much
SC: 10 Pitbulls Seized in Suspected Dogfighting Ring
According to this report, police in Darlington Co, SC found $5000 in crack and cash in a mobile home last week. Four suspects were arrested and they face drug related charges. Police are investigating if they might be involved in a recent drive-by shooting as well. All this seems pretty straightforward until you get to … Continue reading SC: 10 Pitbulls Seized in Suspected Dogfighting Ring
HSUS Record on Dogfighting Bust Puppies
In 2006, 139 adult dogs and puppies - mostly Pitbulls - were seized by authorities in a Florida dogfighting bust. Nineteen were killed on the spot. Most were taken to Polk Co Animal Control in Winter Haven where twenty-four more were killed the next day. Dozens of people called the shelter, wanting to adopt the … Continue reading HSUS Record on Dogfighting Bust Puppies
Open Thread for Vigil Held in Raleigh
I will add to this post today as I come across stories about last night's vigil in Raleigh, NC in honor of the Wilkes Co dogs killed after HSUS lobbied for their deaths.WNCT has a short vid and blurb, so does News 14.ABC-11 has a longer vid and story on the memorial: It all comes … Continue reading Open Thread for Vigil Held in Raleigh
New HSUS Bust Dog Policy – My Two Cents
I'm still waiting on my invitation to the rilly-super-important HSUS meeting in Vegas to discuss their policy on bust dogs. *waits by mailbox, looks longingly at mailman as he passes by* While I'm waiting, I thought I'd draft up some ideas for HSUS.1. HSUS policy should be clearly stated, not as a recommendation to individually … Continue reading New HSUS Bust Dog Policy – My Two Cents
Vigil for Wilkes Co Dogs in Raleigh on March 4
Ask not for whom the bell tolls HSUS:Organizers of Wednesday’s candlelight vigil hope lawmakers will enact change to guarantee dogs seized from dog-fighting operations will have the opportunity to be individually evaluated, rather than being automatically deemed ‘dangerous’ and destroyed.The vigil will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at Bicentennial Mall, 16 W. Jones … Continue reading Vigil for Wilkes Co Dogs in Raleigh on March 4
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