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
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
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
HSUS Continues Efforts to Eliminate Pets
Well, this sucks:If you sell someone a puppy and for whatever reason that person is not happy with their new little fluffy bundle of joy, YOU can be turned in to the HSUS!!! Yes, folks, the HSUS has now appointed themselves "breeder watchdogs"...All a person has to do is download the 6 page form (count … Continue reading HSUS Continues Efforts to Eliminate Pets
The HSUS and Prop. 2 in CA: The Big Picture
The NYT Magazine takes an in-depth look at the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and their support for Prop. 2 in California. Prop. 2 would require farmers to house chickens, pigs and veal calves in less restrictive conditions. It's mainly about chickens though as CA has LOTS of chicken farmers and almost no … Continue reading The HSUS and Prop. 2 in CA: The Big Picture
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