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• She Survived Brutal Abuse Only to Die Now

  
  For the Love of the Dog — Authority: 429
  Many of you may know or remember the story or Oreo, the pitbull that was beaten and then later thrown off the roof of a six-story housing project in Brooklyn by her owner, 19-year-old Fabian Henderson on June 18. Oreo was rescued and treated for two broken front legs and a fractured rib among [...]
  2 days ago

• The Pig, The CAFO, & The Flu

  
  Animal Blawg — Authority: 463
  David Cassuto Excellent piece here regarding the pig CAFO/swine flu link and another one here about the inefficacy of the vaccine approach to prophylaxis.  And yet another interesting piece here about the intelligence and social nature of pigs. In light of these developments, let’s consider the American ...
  3 days ago

• Memphis Animal Shelter, Two Weeks Later – VIDEO

  
  For the Love of the Dog — Authority: 429
  It’s been about two weeks since the Memphis Animal Shelter was raided after horrific animal cruelty was discovered there, what’s happened in the interim?  We know the Mayor AC Wharton formed a task force to oversee the shelter and that video cameras were installed in some of the shelter areas.You can actually ...
  5 days ago

• Can U.S. v Stevens Bite Back?

  
  Animal Blawg — Authority: 463
  Irina Knopp I am currently working on a paper that looks at the case, arguments for and possible consequences of U.S. v Stevens . Recently, I’ve found several articles online suggesting that the statute in the case thought to promote animal rights in America could possibly hurt animal rights groups. Rory ...
  6 days ago

• Harrisburg Humane Society “Fur Ball,” Thomas Denied Entrance but Contageous Parasitic Allowed

  
  For the Love of the Dog — Authority: 429
  The Fur BallMile Thomas Denied Entrance“Fur Ball” Corporate SponsorsGiardia Invited to the BallGiardia – What is It?Conditions at the Harrisburg Humane SocietyBaron’s Treatment at the Harrisburg Humane SocietyCall to Action/Contact InfoBackground on Miles Thomas and BaronA Plea for Help Contributed by a friend ...
  6 days ago

• Pregnant Stray Dog Rescued on the Brink of Jumping to Her Death – VIDEO

  
  For the Love of the Dog — Authority: 429
  For more than a week and stray female mix dog, heavily pregnant, had been trapped on the second floor of an abandoned building in St. Louis, MO.  Stray Rescue of St. Louis was trying to rescue the scared little girl but she perched herself on the sill of a second story window.  Worried that she [...]
  1 week ago

• From Shelter Dog to Certified Hero, Police Narcotics Dog

  
  For the Love of the Dog — Authority: 429
  This pretty boy may look like he just lounging around like any other dog but this is Pantera, the newest addition to Chicago Police Department’s Organized Crime Division although it wasn’t all that long ago this 16-month-old Black Lab’s future didn’t look so bright.  He was a shelter dog, spending his time at ...
  1 week ago

• The Harrisburg In-Humane Society, a Prison for Baron the Collie… and Worse

  
  For the Love of the Dog — Authority: 429
  What is the popular *euphemism* for the Harrisburg Humane Society lately?  The Harrisburg IN-Humane Society!  Their concern for Baron in the eyes of the public is fake, laced with scorn towards Baron’s owner, and indifferent towards the animals in their possession.Aren’t we up in arms over the conditions at the ...
  1 week ago

• Memphis Animal Shelter, Canine Concentration Camp – VIDEO

  
  For the Love of the Dog — Authority: 429
  This cute little 6-month-old puppy, listed on paperwork as Puppy 199287, was admitted to the Memphis Animal Shelter on August 18. By all accounts a healthy little puppy but by September 4, only 16 days later, this little puppy was dead, a victim of starvation at the hands of the Memphis Animal Shelter! [...]
  1 week ago

• IUCN Academy Colloquium — No Animal Law Here…

  
  Animal Blawg — Authority: 463
  David Cassuto I’m currently in China having all kinds of interesting experiences.  For example, it was only in Shanghai a few days ago that I saw my first wheelchair-accessible urinal .  I’ve also seen more pictures of Chairman Mao in the last 2 days than I had seen in the previous . . .  well, ever.   ...
  1 week ago

• A Day of Reckoning

  
  Animal Blawg — Authority: 463
  David Cassuto Halloween is my birthday.  That fact alone likely would not merit the holiday’s mention here.  I note it because only this year – some forty-odd years into my marking of the day– did I stop to consider what makes this holiday unusual.  First, my son, Jesse, whose tastes seem to be rather ...
  2 weeks ago

• House of Horrors; 9 Dead Dogs, 2 Young Children – Only Misdemeanor Charges! VIDEO

  
  For the Love of the Dog — Authority: 429
  Last week police were called to a house in Canfield, OH after a woman saw three sickly looking dogs running loose in the picturesque neighborhood.  When police arrived, they found Brian Spin, 38, in the yard of the house at 535 Brookpark Drive along with the 3 sick dogs. Further investigation revealed that three ...
  2 weeks ago

• Dogs Abandoned by Humans that are now Helping Humans

  
  For the Love of the Dog — Authority: 429
  Available on November 1, 2009 is a new book from animal adoption activist Elise Lufkin, the author of Found Dogs: Tales of Strays Who Landed on Their Feet, and Second Chances.To The Rescue:  Found Dogs with a Mission is her new book about 53 animals, mostly dogs,  that have found new lives after being “throw ...
  2 weeks ago

• No Justice for Bowser? Dog Brutally Tortured and Killed by Owner!

  
  For the Love of the Dog — Authority: 429
  My friends, you remember Robert Suttles of Somerset, KY, the monster who brutally tortured his dog, Bowser by poisoning him with antifreeze, letting him suffer for days laying in the yard then kicked the dog to death and burned his body?  We all fought so hard, emails, calls, letters, a petition, to have the charges ...
  2 weeks ago

• A Little Good News on the WI Homefront for Dogs

  
  For the Love of the Dog — Authority: 429
  Wisconsin is one of the states that basically has no regulations when it comes to commercial dog breeders and organizations have been fighting for years to keep it that way.  This year a puppy mill bill is working it way through.  The bill, AB-250, provides for licensure for anyone or any kennel that sells 25 [...]
  2 weeks ago

• Dumping Dogs, “I’m Sorry” Just Doesn’t Cut It for Them! VIDEO

  
  For the Love of the Dog — Authority: 429
  Sadly too many people don’t realize what it really takes to be a responsible dog and pet owners and when they find out they seldom think twice abut dumping the dog for one reason or another and the reason are endless but the result is the same.  The dog, that should have been a beloved [...]
  2 weeks ago

• Dogs Not Even Safe in Own Homes & Yards from Being Shot by Cops – VIDEO

  
  For the Love of the Dog — Authority: 429
  It’s bad enough when cops shoot dogs at large that are running in neighborhoods but when cops go on someone’s property, in their yard or even in their home and shoot their dogs, that is really going overboard if you ask me.  Dogs are territorial and protective animals so it’s completely natural for them to [...]
  2 weeks ago

• The Dirty Side of “Clean” Energy

  
  Animal Blawg — Authority: 463
  Micheal Friese Saving the wild salmon in the Columbia River Basin is an issue that does not get much press outside of the Pacific Northwest.  However, the possible extinction of the Columbia River Salmon has far reaching effects.  One of the more interesting issues (and representative of the greater ...
  2 weeks ago

• The Commission on Military Justice: Punish Troops that Abuse and Abandon Pets.

  
  For the Love of the Dog — Authority: 429
  In a report released on October 19 to Congress, The Commission on Military Justice says that criminal charges should be brought against those in service that abuse, kill or abandon their pets.   They ask that specific language be placed in The Uniform Code of Military Justice that makes Animal Cruelty towards ...
  2 weeks ago

• Plea for Justice for Smokey and Charlie, Two Pitbull Puppies Doused with Acid and Left to Die, $5K Reward! – VIDEO – PETITION

  
  For the Love of the Dog — Authority: 429
  There is a heartbreaking story out of Kern County, CA; two pitbull puppies were found within two months of each other, doused with acid or some acid-like chemical, abandoned and left to die suffering and in pain.  Found as strays, taken to the Kern County Shelter, their next stop was the end of the line.  [...]
  2 weeks ago

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