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
Pitbull Bite in PA: The Wrong Debate
In Pennsylvania, a Pitbull dam who had just whelped a litter bit a 7 year old neighbor girl in the face:Princess had recently delivered a litter of puppies when Dunn came over to visit Gasch's Homestead duplex Thursday morning.Gasch told WTAE Channel 4 Action News that while she was stuffing school supplies in her son's … Continue reading Pitbull Bite in PA: The Wrong Debate
We All Need Somebody to Lean On
I saw this couple's story on Headline News this weekend and was very touched: Weeki Wachee, Florida - During this recession, many people across Tampa Bay have been forced to give up their pets. But despite losing his job, Ted Koran of Weeki Wachee vows he'll keep his cast of critters, which includes two horses, … Continue reading We All Need Somebody to Lean On
9 Pitbulls Seized in Washington, GA
Dogfighting bust news from Wilkes Co, GA (video at link):WASHINGTON, Ga.---Evidence of dog fighting and drugs were found earlier this week at a home in Wilkes County.[...]When the Washington Police Department went in with a search warrant on Tuesday they were shocked at what they found. Cocaine, marijuana, almost a dozen dead animals around the … Continue reading 9 Pitbulls Seized in Washington, GA
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?
NC Woman Charged with Animal Cruelty Plus
A NC mother of four is being charged after investigators uncover animal and child abuse:Jennifer Lytton of Statesville faces one misdemeanor count of assault on a child under 12, one felony count of cruelty to animals, and two misdemeanor counts of instigating cruelty to animals. The article states she put out a cigarette on her … Continue reading NC Woman Charged with Animal Cruelty Plus
What’s Going on at the Charleston, MO Dog Pound?
Lots of online chatter about this story as well as a local news piece:A local animal rescue group says their eye-opening investigation could put Charleston City leaders in the hot seat.In the wake of that investigation, Charleston Police shut down the city pound.[...]Here's what members of the group say about conditions inside the pound:"They were … Continue reading What’s Going on at the Charleston, MO Dog Pound?
Let’s Play Oddball
Worker falls into dog food ingredient (some form of wheat) tank:City firefighters rescued a man Monday at a pet food factory in the Lower Valley who was in danger of suffocating inside a tank containing a dog food ingredient. Fire Lt. Mario Hernandez said eight units, including the Fire Department's special rescue unit, were dispatched … Continue reading Let’s Play Oddball
SC Bill Helps Battered Women and Their Pets
When faced with a crisis, it seems normal to me to cling to our family/loved ones and our home. But when staying at home becomes part of the crisis, some pet owners hold on to their loved ones - including their pets - even more. We saw this during Katrina when some owners refused to … Continue reading SC Bill Helps Battered Women and Their Pets
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
