146 Pitbulls, including 19 pups still nursing from their dams, were killed on order of the court in Wilkes Co, NC in February 2009. Most of the dogs had been seized in connection with a dogfighting investigation conducted by local authorities in conjunction with the HSUS. The remaining pups were born after the seizure.The two … Continue reading Court to HSUS: Why is this the so-called humane thing to do?
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Ill Conceived Pet Legislation – More, More, More
HSUS to the dog breeders of Delaware: Weer in ur stayt, writin' ur loz:House Bill 95 - This bill adopts the recommendations of the Humane Society of the United States regarding restrictions on the large-scale for-profit dog breeding operations commonly known as “puppy mills.”Bill includes dog limits, how often breeders must take their dogs to … Continue reading Ill Conceived Pet Legislation – More, More, More
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
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
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?
The Long Arm of HSUS in NC
Although there was much coverage of the HSUS puppy mill raid and seizure of roughly 300 dogs in Wayne County, NC last month, a similar HSUS raid 3 weeks later in Lenoir County leaves some questions unanswered:Rescuers have removed 50 dogs from a Lenoir County breeding facility after the owner was convinced that he had … Continue reading The Long Arm of HSUS in NC
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
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
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
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