As with every story, there are two sides. We'll look at both after starting with a summary from the local paper on Ocala, Florida on the facts that appear to be undisputed: What most people agree on is that at about 3 p.m. on Aug. 12, Samson, a male Great Dane, and Epic, a female, … Continue reading The Killings of Samson and Epic
Category: property rights
Friday Debate
A family moved out of their foreclosed home in Los Angeles leaving a dog in the house and another in the garage. Neighbors heard them crying and called AC for help. AC refused to enter the home: "Possibility the people could come back and then they could turn this around and sue the city," explained … Continue reading Friday Debate
Dogs Illegally Seized in SD
In September of last year, a group called Second Chance Dog Rescue, along with HSUS, seized 172 dogs from a breeder in Turner Co, South Dakota. The entire investigation and seizure was riddled with problems - of the U.S. Constitution variety - and a pdf detailing the case can be found here. A judge ruled … Continue reading Dogs Illegally Seized in SD
Action Alert for SC Pet Owners
The SC Legislature is continuing to work on S0223 - a bill which amounts to extortion of pet owners accused (not convicted, mind you) of animal cruelty in the state. A few changes have been made to the language since I first blogged on it, but the substance remains the same:Anyone charged with animal cruelty … Continue reading Action Alert for SC Pet Owners
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
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