Post HSUS going through "the change", seems like Pitbulls are being rounded up faster than Obama can kill the elderly and disabled with his death panels. I guess that's just a coincidence. And the concurrent timing of HSUS's double super secret Michael Vick "I'm sorry I got caught dogfighting" motivational speeches to young people is … Continue reading Gosh, Lookit All the Dogfighting Raids
80 Pitbulls Seized in IN Dogfighting Raids
The AP reports one man arrested in connection with the raids: Authorities have seized about 80 pit bulls during raids at two southern Indiana sites suspected of breeding and training dogs for illegal fighting. State police say dog carcasses and dog fighting paraphernalia were also seized when the Indiana Gaming Commission and other agencies executed … Continue reading 80 Pitbulls Seized in IN Dogfighting Raids
SC Dogfighting Bust, 5 Pitbulls Seized
Seven people have been arrested and charged with animal cruelty and dogfighting in an alleged dogfighting operation in Sumter Co, SC:While the pitbulls have been rescued from their life of dog fighting, investigators say it appears from their overall condition that they may not get a second lease on life. "They're very skinny, you could … Continue reading SC Dogfighting Bust, 5 Pitbulls Seized
NC "Puppy Mill Bill" Out for the Year
Good job North Carolinians:Senate Bill 460 was delivered a final defeat for the year today when its sponsor, Sen. Don Davis, pulled the bill from consideration by the House Finance Committee. This was a bad "legislation by numbers" dog breeding bill that HSUS tried to force on the people of NC. I'm glad it's off … Continue reading NC "Puppy Mill Bill" Out for the Year
You’re Either With Us or You’re Against Us
Life is full of grey. So is dog ownership. But for the sake of argument, I'll try to boil it down to simple, black and white terms:If you have a dog as a pet and you take good care of him - providing food, water, shelter, exercise, discipline, affection, and veterinary care - I'm with … Continue reading You’re Either With Us or You’re Against Us
Proving My Innocence
Pursuant to my post on dog non-abuse, I am taking my hypothetical scenario one step further and thinking about how I would prove to authorities (or a judge or whomever) that I was actually a good dog owner. I'm envisioning a scenario where I am raided by AC, I behave badly at the time (Heaven … Continue reading Proving My Innocence
Dinner at Chez Dog
Yesterday I did some marathon dog food making (just a couple batches but I have a lot of dogs and I'm only a short distance runner) and wanted to share:The first batch was a non-meat menu so I used a rice/squash/spinach base and added some chopped hard-boiled eggs and cottage cheese. I stirred in olive … Continue reading Dinner at Chez Dog
Shenanigans! I Call Shenanigans on you Vick/HSUS!
The AP is reporting that Vick showed up for work at an HSUS event today in Atlanta. But apparently you had to know the secret password to get in:However, several members of the community were barred from entering the building. The human (sic) society also refused to allow The Associated Press to enter.What's the HSUS … Continue reading Shenanigans! I Call Shenanigans on you Vick/HSUS!
Pitbull Owner Testimonial
Anyone NOT cry listening to this story?
Confessions of a Dog Abuser
Some people might consider me guilty of cruelty if they knew only a few facts about me. I would hope, if they knew the full story about how I take care of my dogs, they would think I'm not at all abusive or cruel and in fact a responsible owner. But taken out of context … Continue reading Confessions of a Dog Abuser
