Gates County, NC - Update on 13 dogs (11 Pitbulls, 2 Rottweilers) seized from Jackie Robinson Parker:On Thursday, Jackie Robinson Parker appeared in a Gates County Court on one felony count of Dogfighting and 13 counts of Animal Cruelty.Parker insists he does not own all 13 dogs, but Ginny Canady, of Chowan County Animal Control … Continue reading Update on Seized Dogs in Gates Co, NC
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Update on Vick
One of Michael Vick's homes is to be auctioned on March 10, as part of his bankruptcy proceedings. I guess he wants his finances all tidied up before he starts getting the paychecks with all the zeroes again:Vick is scheduled to be released from federal custody July 20.The suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback has said in … Continue reading Update on Vick
Recognition in Wilkes Co Case
In recognition of some who were involved in the Wilkes Co case... PAWS DOWN:From the Winston-Salem Journal:John Goodwin, the manager of animal-fighting issues for The Humane Society of the United States, said yesterday that a judge will decide the fate of the dogs later. The Humane Society worked for three years on the investigation, in … Continue reading Recognition in Wilkes Co Case
More HSUS Nonsense Regarding the Wilkes Co Dogs
The HSUS response (signed in brown ink) to the killing of the Wilkes County dogs, currently making the rounds online:Thank you for contacting us regarding a county judge’s decision in North Carolina to euthanize fighting dogs seized from the property of notorious dogfighting kingpin Ed Faron. We understand your concern about the judge’s order to … Continue reading More HSUS Nonsense Regarding the Wilkes Co Dogs
Coalition Urges HSUS to Revise Policy on Dogs Seized in Fighting Busts
The "couple of individuals on the internet" just won't go away: “We are disheartened and shocked that HSUS, a leader in the animal welfare community, would testify in court for the automatic destruction of puppies and dogs, who had not been given the opportunity to be evaluated as individuals, based on this policy. The Michael … Continue reading Coalition Urges HSUS to Revise Policy on Dogs Seized in Fighting Busts
11 Pitbulls, 2 Rottweilers Seized in NC – UPDATED
*ding* Round Two in NC:Tuesday, Gates County Sheriff Edward Webb seized 13 dogs under court order. [...]Thursday morning, WAVY.com was there when the dog owner, Jackie Parker, turned himself over to the Sheriff.[...]Parker appeared in court Thursday on one felony count of Dogfighting, 13 misdemeanor counts of Animal Cruelty and three counts of Not Properly … Continue reading 11 Pitbulls, 2 Rottweilers Seized in NC – UPDATED
Pants on Fire
John Goodwin of the HSUS on why the Wilkes Co dogs had to die even though the Vick dogs proved that bust dogs could be evaluated and placed with rescue groups accordingly:Those particular fighting dogs in Wilkes County, NC were very, very different than the Vick dogs. Whereas Michael Vick was a pro football player … Continue reading Pants on Fire
"These dogs would most certainly kill any other dog they could get to."
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."
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
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