According to this report, police in Darlington Co, SC found $5000 in crack and cash in a mobile home last week. Four suspects were arrested and they face drug related charges. Police are investigating if they might be involved in a recent drive-by shooting as well. All this seems pretty straightforward until you get to … Continue reading SC: 10 Pitbulls Seized in Suspected Dogfighting Ring
SC Shelter Kills Dog to Test for Distemper
Horry Co shelters seem to be continually closing due to Distemper outbreaks. The latest:The Grand Strand Humane Society shelter in Myrtle Beach will remain closed to the public indefinitely as officials seek to ensure no more dogs contract distemper.One pup of three that showed symptoms last week was euthanized so a brain-tissue sample could be … Continue reading SC Shelter Kills Dog to Test for Distemper
HSUS Record on Dogfighting Bust Puppies
In 2006, 139 adult dogs and puppies - mostly Pitbulls - were seized by authorities in a Florida dogfighting bust. Nineteen were killed on the spot. Most were taken to Polk Co Animal Control in Winter Haven where twenty-four more were killed the next day. Dozens of people called the shelter, wanting to adopt the … Continue reading HSUS Record on Dogfighting Bust Puppies
Open Thread for Vigil Held in Raleigh
I will add to this post today as I come across stories about last night's vigil in Raleigh, NC in honor of the Wilkes Co dogs killed after HSUS lobbied for their deaths.WNCT has a short vid and blurb, so does News 14.ABC-11 has a longer vid and story on the memorial: It all comes … Continue reading Open Thread for Vigil Held in Raleigh
I Want a Clown, Pony Rides, and a Magician
It's my one year Blogger birthday and this is my 200th post. Wow. So let me see, if I calculate the average time spent writing each post times my hourly wage for pajama blogging... [carry the eight, round to nearest dollar] - got it: Oh. Never mind. Thank you to those who read, those who … Continue reading I Want a Clown, Pony Rides, and a Magician
Treats on the Internets
Retrieverman has an interesting post on cropping/dockingWA set to repeal old statutes requiring owners and Sheriffs to shoot certain dogsMoe needs your vote to win $10k for rescued English Shepherds in MontanaOn Dolittler: Florida's Proposed Breeder Police Legislation (Warrantless Searches and All)After tragedy, dog benefits from the kindness of strangersThe candlelight vigil for the Wilkes … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Rescue Forwards
Many of us regularly receive e-mails regarding dogs in need of rescue. They are often forwarded messages and sometimes we receive them multiple times because several well intentioned forwarders send them to everyone in their address books as well as e-mail lists. Here's the thing - if you really want to be helpful, count to … Continue reading Rescue Forwards
New HSUS Bust Dog Policy – My Two Cents
I'm still waiting on my invitation to the rilly-super-important HSUS meeting in Vegas to discuss their policy on bust dogs. *waits by mailbox, looks longingly at mailman as he passes by* While I'm waiting, I thought I'd draft up some ideas for HSUS.1. HSUS policy should be clearly stated, not as a recommendation to individually … Continue reading New HSUS Bust Dog Policy – My Two Cents
Vigil for Wilkes Co Dogs in Raleigh on March 4
Ask not for whom the bell tolls HSUS:Organizers of Wednesday’s candlelight vigil hope lawmakers will enact change to guarantee dogs seized from dog-fighting operations will have the opportunity to be individually evaluated, rather than being automatically deemed ‘dangerous’ and destroyed.The vigil will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at Bicentennial Mall, 16 W. Jones … Continue reading Vigil for Wilkes Co Dogs in Raleigh on March 4
New Dog, Old Tricks at HSSET
An article focusing on Max Mixson, the new shelter manager at Humane Society of Southeast Texas, raises some red flags:When the board of the Humane Society of Southeast Texas (HSSET) advertised the job of shelter manager last year, the response was good with a number of apparently qualified applicants submitting their resumes. Nestled among the … Continue reading New Dog, Old Tricks at HSSET
