by Kenn Bell
May 27, 2010 in Animal Control, Endangerment, News
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Animal Control in Miami-Dade County has to go round up strays before the kids get out of school for the summer. This is what happens when people (dog owners) think of no one but themselves… animals always suffer.
– Kenn
by Kenn Bell
May 27, 2010 in Endangerment, Inhumane Practices, Legal News, News
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A New York man who killed his girlfriend’s dog by snapping its spine has been sentenced to a year behind bars.
Twenty-one-year-old Jonathan King, of Yorktown, was sentenced Tuesday. King has admitted that he killed Libra, a Yorkshire terrier-Maltese mix, in April 2009 by yanking its collar hard enough to dislocate its head from its spine.
Prosecutors say King went to his girlfriend’s house at a time when he knew no one would be home and killed the dog “with no justifiable purpose.”
The dog’s body was found behind a clothes dryer. King was identified when DNA analysis determined that blood found beneath the dog’s claws was his.
Steven Levine, the father of the dog’s owner, says the family considers King “a danger to our family, our community and our society.”
by Kenn Bell
May 27, 2010 in Law Enforcement, News, Working Dogs
by Kenn Bell
May 27, 2010 in Endangerment, Government, Inhumane Practices, Law Enforcement, News
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Above are two dogs that were among 1,000 rescued in the 2008 bust of a puppy mill in West Virginia. Photo By Carol Guzy.
By Hugh Collins For AOLNews.com (AP)
(May 26) — The government vowed to crack down on abusive dog breeders following a report that showed shocking conditions at many puppy mills, with some animals engaging in cannibalism, living in their own feces and infested with ticks.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack promised stronger enforcement of animal welfare laws, with tougher penalties for repeat offenders.
“The issues raised about the regulation of problematic dog dealers are very troubling,” Vilsack said, according to The Oklahoman newspaper. “USDA will reinforce its efforts under its animal welfare responsibilities.”
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by Kenn Bell
May 26, 2010 in Fun Videos, News
by Kenn Bell
May 26, 2010 in Adopt Me, News, Ready For Adoption
UPDATE: We have folks interested in all the dogs except Scout and Bella! Even if you can’t adopt, If you could foster them or help out in anyway it would be greatly appreciated! I’m worried we will be too late. Please help us save the lives of two great dogs! Call Melody at 510-709-6680 if you can help.
These dogs are currently located at the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter in Baldwin Park, LA County, California. If you are interested in any of the dogs listed or have any additional questions please email us here or call 510-709-6680. Please include your phone number so we can expedite things if you want to adopt. As always, we don’t have much time here. These dogs are scheduled to be put down this week!
We realize the Dog Files is a National website. So if you aren’t in the area, please don’t think you can’t help save one of our dogs. We will work with you to the best of our ability to get the dog you chose to you. Please open your heart to a shelter dog in need!
If you live near the shelter, their hours are : Monday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed Holidays
1. Sharing this post on twitter, facebook, email, craigslist, everyone you know and to rescue groups and no-kills in your area.
2. Fostering a dog by taking one into your home (and away certain death at the shelter) and taking care of it while you (with our help) look for it’s forever home.
3. Donating a few bucks to the Dog Files so we can help get the dogs out of the high kill shelter and chip in for the medical treatment that might be necessary.
4. Get the word out for people to follow the Dog Files on our Facebook Fan Page and Twitter!
(Below) Hello everyone! My name is Bella (A4108625) and I must say I’ve been at this horrible place for far to long! I came in at 4/10 and I know they wont give me much longer. I want to get out of here so bad! I’m 1 year and 6 month old, I wish I could spend more time outside this place. I want to run! I’m a pretty German Shepherd mix, and the volunteers tells me I’m a very pretty girl! I don’t like being on the red-list, it sounds scary! I really want a home, I want a buddy to play with! Please come save me!
(Below) Hey! Scout here (A4111022), and I’m a cool German Shepherd mix! I’ve been at this lonely place since 4/15 and my time is up! I’ve been put on the ‘red list’ which really scares me. I’m 4 years old and I don’t understand why I’m still here! I’m a really good boy, I don’t know why no one is coming for me, they said there is a person for every dog, where my person? Is it you?
(Below) Hi, my name is Nigel (A4127670). I’m a beautiful St. Bernard! I’m only 2 years old and would love to live a lot longer! They tell me I’m a good boy, I love people and I don’t know why I was left in this place where I don’t get to follow my people around. I’ve been at the shelter since 5/20 and I heard my time is almost up. They said I’ve been ‘Red-listed’ that does not sound good! Please come save me, I want to have my own people to love again!
(Below) Hi there! I’m Duke (A4094614). I’m a gorgeous Pit mix and I’m a very good boy! I know I might look funky in this photo but I’m actually very handsome! I always have a big smile on my face and my body wiggles with joy when I get love from the volunteers. I’m only 8 month old! I’ve been at the shelter since 5/10 and they said I’ve been red-listed! I’m scared I won’t make it out of here, I heard there’s a wonderful place called home. Would you give me the chance to feel what home is?
(Below) Hi, my name is Pedro (A4126923). I’m a 7 month old Chihuahua mix. I think I’m pretty cute don’t you think? I’m very small and this place can get very scary sometimes. I’ve been here since 5/19 and I would really love to make it out! I’ve been added on the horrid red-list, I heard that’s when you’re time starts to tick fast. I’m such a good boy would you please come and get me out of here? I will love you forever!
by Melody Chen
May 26, 2010 in Lifestyle News, News
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NEW CITY, N.Y. — It wasn’t quite man-bites-dog, but there were men and there were dogs and there was biting. A sheriff’s office said Monday that one man bit another during a fight over a couple of dogs at a park in suburban New York City. Rockland County sheriff’s Capt. William Barbera said two dog owners got into it Sunday night. One didn’t like the way their pets were playing at a dog park in New City, about 30 miles north of New York.
Barbera said that a third man tried to break up the fight and that one of the combatants bit him on the wrist. He said that no one has been arrested but that the case is still being investigated.
by Kenn Bell
May 26, 2010 in Lifestyle News, News, Service Dogs
