Canine Circovirus That’s Killing Dogs May Affect Humans
Dr. Lindsay Ruland, a veterinarian in Ann Arbor, Michigan has seen several dogs with the symptoms associated with the canine circovirus reported in California and Ohio, including vomiting and bloody diarrhea, quick onset of lethargy, abdominal pain and severe inflammation of the intestinal tract. “This is like nothing we’ve ever seen before, and I don’t […]
Akron Ohio Men Steal Couple's Dog, Demand Ransom
AKRON, OHIO — Two Akron men slapped with charges after stealing a couple’s dog and demanding ransom. Around 7PM Friday night, a resident in the 300 block of Upland Avenue reported his dog, a Dalmatian/Pit bull mix, missing. The victim’s wife put up fliers throughout the neighborhood. On Friday night between PM-9PM, the victim started […]
Pit Bulls May Lose 'Vicious' Label In Ohio
COLUMBUS, OHIO — A bill that would remove the “vicious” label from pit bulls is likely headed for the governor’s desk. The Ohio Senate approved House Bill 14 by a 27-5 vote on Tuesday, with some changes. Those modifications will have to be approved by the Ohio House of Representatives before the bill can be […]
Willie Nelson Tells Ohio Senate That Breed-Specific Legislation Is Archaic
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Country singer Willie Nelson called Ohio’s 24-year-old law declaring the “pit bull” to be a “vicious” dog by virtue of its existence an “archaic breed discriminatory law.” In an email to a Senate committee, Mr. Nelson, an ambassador for the Best Friends Animal Society, urged passage of House Bill 14. The bill […]
St. Bernard Fends Off Intruder Hours After Family Adopts Him
Hercules was adopted by a couple in Hillsboro, Ohio, who saw the ailing 135-pound St. Bernard at the animal shelter and feared he would be euthanized. Six hours later, the heroic canine repaid his new owners’ kindness when a dark-clothed thug broke into the couple’s house. The man had cut the phone and cable lines […]
Ohio Police Shoot Dog That Bit Child Because They Think It's A Pit Bull
There is a lot of blame to go around in this story. We have to educate the public and Ohio needs to change their laws. And uneducated cops that fire their weapons at the drop of the hat need to be stopped. — Kenn Vicki Hagler said Sunday evening that police acted inappropriately when they […]
Ohio City Council Amends Vicious Dog Ordinance, A Win For The Pitties!
In a positive move toward ending the prejudice of BSL (breed specific legislation), Cleveland, Ohio’s City Council Public Safety Committee unanimously amended the city’s vicious dog ordinance. Under the new amendment, Pit Bulls have been removed from the vicious dog classification. There were also changes made to designate two categories for threatening dogs. The designations […]
Ohio Attorney Says Barking At Police Dog Is Free Speech
If Timber could talk, he would say this case is just “ri-dog-ulous”. Mason, Ohio Municipal Court will be the stage for a Constitutional challenge on whether barking at a police dog violates laws against taunting service animals or is protected free speech. Mason, Ohio police cited Ryan Stephens, 25, of Mason, Ohio earlier this month […]
A Thank You From Sugar Ray The Boxer Pup
And an update from the Portage Animal Protective League. Thank you all for your patience. Here is the latest on Sugar Ray’s recovery. The veterinarian indicates that Sugar Ray is doing pretty well at this point. He is eating eagerly the small but frequent feedings he is given. He has gained some weight. His excretory […]