Baltimore - Eleven of twelve jurors wanted to convict Travers and Tremayne Johnson for the cruelty inflicted on Phoenix, the Pitbull who was was doused in gasoline and set on fire in 2009.  The twelfth juror held out on reasonable doubt.  Therefore, a mistrial was declared.  Unless the State's Attorney decides to retry the case, … Continue reading Action Item in the Case of Phoenix

Warning - Graphic photo at first and third links It's Easter Sunday - Do you know whose pet your kids are torturing? BARCS Program Manager Debra Rahl says Christie [a one-year old pit bull mix] was tied to a pole Easter Sunday morning in the 3700 block of Greenspring Avenue near Martin Luther King Elementary School.  She says some children, … Continue reading Baltimore Parenting Fail

But will there be justice for Phoenix? Two teens charged:Two juveniles have been arrested in the burning of a pit bull, a case that sparked a furor over animal cruelty and a reward that topped $24,000.A press conference is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at police headquarters to discuss the case.I hope authorities take this crime … Continue reading Charges in Baltimore Cruelty Case

From Unleashed:The fund continues to grow for information leading to the arrest in the case of Phoenix, the young pit bull set on fire in Baltimore last week.Just today the number has climbed from $3,000 to $6,000 to $8,500 -- it stands this moment at $15,500.Here's where the money has come from:BARCS: $7,000 (donations from … Continue reading Reward in Baltimore Cruelty Case Soars

Phoenix had to be euthanized today due to her injuries from being set on fire:Julie Hirsch, a nurse, told Unleashed that Phoenix was going into kidney failure. Her face and rear quarters, where most of the burns were, had swelled considerably and she wasn't recognizable.A few hours ago, nurses brought the one-year-old dog outside to … Continue reading Oh Screw