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
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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
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
Don’t Tread on Me HSUS
A little history on the HSUS's "dogfighting czar" John Goodwin:Furcommission.com:Predictably, Goodwin was arrested multiple times in various states, culminating in his being charged as the alleged ringleader of a gang that vandalized fur stores. In April 1993, he and two juveniles pleaded guilty. Sentenced to three years in prison, they spent the next 30 months … Continue reading Don’t Tread on Me HSUS
Action Alerts for Seized Dogs in Wilkes County
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. Wait, there's more:There are more than 127 dogs now, because several of the dogs have had litters. The … Continue reading Action Alerts for Seized Dogs in Wilkes County
PETA and Vick: Pitbull Killing Freaks No Longer BFFs
Although it seemed like a match made in Scumbag Heaven, PETA and Michael Vick have had a falling out. Too bad because they both apparently think that killing Pitbulls is great and both seem to enjoy raking in the millions but alas, the honeymoon is over. Their planned television PSA about dogfighting [beverage spew warning … Continue reading PETA and Vick: Pitbull Killing Freaks No Longer BFFs
Pitbull News Roundup
B-More Bulldogs has more on the seizure of 127 pitbulls in the NC raid. The kennel owner, who has not yet had his day in court and has admitted no wrongdoing, is being forced to come up with more than $50K to pay the county for 60 days worth of "care" for his seized dogs. … Continue reading Pitbull News Roundup
Cruelty on Video and the US Constitution
Is animal cruelty - itself a crime in the US - on video still illegal or does it fall under "free speech"? The New York Times explores this complicated issue:So, in 1999, Congress made it a crime to sell “crush videos” and almost all other depictions of unlawful cruelty to animals. The conduct itself is disgusting, … Continue reading Cruelty on Video and the US Constitution
Some of the OK Pitbulls Saved
Of the 106 Pitbulls seized in OK, BADRAP says:For now, we can tell you that many pit bulls were saved from this horrible situation and the rest that couldn't be saved were treated with compassion and kindness before they left.I look forward to learning more details as they become available on this case.
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