No Animal Left Behind

Seeking pre-K owner of this dog

2011-08-01T16:05:00.002-04:00

If you recognize the gray dog in the photos, please email me the following: your name; the address where the dog would have been rescued from; dog's name, age, breed and sex. UPDATE: Just learned that both dogs in photo at right were rescued from same house. Thank you noanimalleftbehind@gmail.com

Cat faces off with Alligator(s)

2010-11-18T16:10:00.000-05:00

Donkey is seeing-eye guide for a blind horse

2010-11-09T19:04:00.000-05:00

Remember Pam Bondi ?

2010-09-08T14:10:00.000-04:00

She was a county prosecutor in Florida who refused to return Master Tank, a Katrina dog, to his family. She was the LAWYER who lied, manipulated, and distorted facts even when presented with the truth/ evidence, causing Tank's family an extraordinary amount of time, expense and emotional energy to get their dogs back. She was the self-proclaimed "dog lover" who ranted and raved that Tank's

Dear Ashley – owner of 13 year old Cocker Spaniel who posted on Craigslist

2010-06-04T14:27:00.001-04:00

Please re-consider giving away your 13 year old dog because your small children "aggravate" her. You have had the dog far longer than the children, so she is obviously used to them and I’m sure has ways to avoid them. If not, can you get her a crate or something that she can crawl into to get away from them when they’re awake and bothering her? I wonder if it bothers you more than the dog when

UPDATE: Great Danes & Their Owner Have Been Identified

2010-06-01T12:50:00.002-04:00

Two Great Danes attacked a woman and her dog on May 13th on the North Perkiomen Trail. They lunged and dragged the owner approximately 10ft. The woman sustained significant bites to her right hand and multiple abrasions to her left hand. Her puppy required surgery to have 4 drains and multiple sutures placed over her torso. After the attack, the owners of the Great Danes gave a fake name

Please Read "Eating Animals" by Jonathan Safran Foer

2010-03-13T14:48:00.000-05:00

If you consider yourself to be an environmentalist and eat meat, you need to read this. If you consider yourself to be an almost-vegetarian who "only eats chicken" you need to read this. If you've heard noises about factory farms but haven't wanted to know the truth, you need to read this. If you haven't read any other books exposing the truth about the food you eat and the effect it has on

Updates on Puppy Mill Legislation

2010-02-19T20:05:00.000-05:00

1. COLORADO. On January 21, The puppy mill bill was officially introduced into the Colorado state legislature. The bill limits the number of adult, unaltered dogs a breeder can maintain, mandates annual veterinary exams, and prohibits individuals convicted of animal cruelty of obtaining a breeder license. 2. ILLINOIS. On January 19, announcement of a Puppy Mill bill, sponsored by Fritchey and

DA Stedman refuses to prosecute PA dog breeders who sent sick and injured dogs to auction in Ohio.

2010-02-19T19:54:00.000-05:00

Two years after Lancaster County District Attorney Craig Stedman failed to prosecute the puppy mill operators featured on Oprah, DA Stedman refuses to prosecute PA dog breeders who sent sick and injured dogs to auction in Ohio. On October 7, of 2009, volunteers from Main Line Animal Rescue, along with agents from the PSPCA and a veterinarian, traveled to Holmes County, Ohio and purchased twelve

Think an Invisible Fence will protect your dog?

2010-02-02T12:15:00.000-05:00

Small grey/black dog with a cream undercoat. Sharp nose, prick ears, stick-like legs wearing a collar with tags, and an electronic collar. he may or may not be with a beagle. Very lovable, friendly guy. Spotty is all black, hair on very back end has red tint. His name comes from the spots on his tongue. We have an invisible fence, but he managed to slip out without his collar, so he has no id.

Press release from Johnson City, TN Police (related to previous post)

2010-01-22T16:25:00.000-05:00

CITY OF JOHNSON CITY JOHNSON CITY BUREAU OF POLICE NEWS RELEASE Prepared By: Inv. Bret Richardson Date: 1-21-2010 Time: 2:00 PM Subject: False Report Arrest Approved by: Lt. Steve Sherfey On January 21, 2010, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Ashli Thomas, DOB 5-2-1985, 2806 Newbern Drive, Johnson City, Tennessee, and charged her with Filing a

Clarification of mis-information about "stolen" dogs from TN rescue

2010-01-22T12:08:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I received an email with the words "URGENT ALERT - JOHNSON CITY, TN: STOLEN DOG ALERT" in the subject line. I usually delete these right away because they signal massive cross-posting and from my experience, often contain mis-information. I read this one; the sender asked me to post this ALERT on my blog. I didn't post it at the time because I never post anything that's not sent to

Send Shoes to Haiti

2010-01-21T15:04:00.000-05:00

Shoes 2 Share was collecting and sending shoes to Haiti long before the earthquake. If you live in or near Delaware; Cecil County, MD, South Jersey or metro-Philly, please consider collecting shoes from your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors and dropping them off at one of the locations on their website. SHOES 2 SHARE is a grassroots, charitable ministry with a passion to serve. We

Animal shelter destryed by fire: prayers & donations needed

2010-01-13T12:52:00.000-05:00

Ritchie County Humane Society in Harrisville, West Virginia suffered an early morning fire which tragically destroyed the building that housed all the cats and kittens. Additionally there were four dogs and a litter of puppies in the building. The shelter's supply rooms were also in the same building which stored all of their food, medicines, vaccines, transport crates, refrigerators, cat

Who falls for this stuff?

2009-10-08T12:17:00.003-04:00

from: charles okosun date: Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 6:48 AMSubject: dogs for adoptionGOOD DAY I AM REV CHARLES THE HEAD MANAGER OF ANIMAL RESCUE PROGRAME IN THE USA WE ARE GIVING OUT SOME ENGLISH PUPPY OUT FOR ADOPTION IF YOU ARE INTRESTED MAIL US BACK FOR FULL DETAILS.

The Katrina Pet Syndrome: a few comments on the duct-taped cat

2009-09-30T14:57:00.003-04:00

When the story of the duct-taped cat made the news, the shelter received over 100 applications to adopt her, and at least three people tried to claim ownership of her.She was adopted by a family that has asked to remain anonymous. Good decision; it reinforces that they are more interested in taking care of the cat than in being heroes.I have to wonder if the 99 others who applied to adopt her

UPDATE on cat found duct-taped in Philly

2009-09-30T14:51:00.003-04:00

Last week, 19-year-old James Davis, of the 2100 block of 22nd Street, was taken into custody after he admitted to duct-taping the cat because he was "annoyed." He said that he saw the cat in his backyard and he didn't know what came over him. Officers also say Davis left the duct-taped cat in his yard for several hours but because it was screaming so much, he dumped the cat across the walkway.

Searching for Boston Terrier Stolen by "steelers8321@yahoo.com"

2009-09-23T14:34:00.006-04:00

A woman in Wilmington, DE lost her elderly male Boston Terrier last month and replied to the following post: Is your dog missing? i found a black/white 'boston terrier' type (wilmington/pike creek) Date: 2009-08-20, 11:49PM EDTReply to: comm-vxqbw-1334136984@craigslist.org Found wandering dog today (August 20) he is very sweet and loving, but i have 2 dogs in the house already and can not

$1000 Reward

2009-09-23T13:37:00.004-04:00

Police are attempting to find out who wrapped a cat in duct tape and abandoned it in a North Philadelphia yard yesterday afternoon. The cat was completely wrapped in duct tape, except for its head. “I’ve never seen a cat totally wrapped like a mummy before,” said George Bengal, director investigations for the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. “Whoever did this is

WELCOME AT RAINBOW BRIDGE

2009-09-10T14:30:00.001-04:00

by Alexander Theodore, Bouvier, Fourth Year Resident On the morning of September 11, 2001 there was an unprecedented amount of activity at the Rainbow Bridge. Decisions had to be made. They had to be made quickly. And, they were.An issue, not often addressed here, is the fact that many residents really have no loved one for whom to wait. Think of the pups who lived and died in hideous puppy

Dog Rescued from Schuylkill River

2009-08-29T13:42:00.003-04:00

After she was rescued from and taken to the PSPCA and examined, doctors found "scars on her face that appear to be from fighting, so they believe its possible she was thrown in the water intentionally."She is recovering at the shelter and will be put up for adoption.She's been named "River."

Support Dick's Sporting Goods / Boycott Modells

2009-08-26T14:06:00.003-04:00

Dick's Sporting Goods has made the good, ethical decision to not sell Michael Vick merchandise. For now.Please support them in your sporting goods purchases, and send them a comment (at the link below) to thank them for their decision and ask them to continue not selling Vick merchandise.http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/corp/index.jsp?page=contactPlease also boycott Modell's and other stores

Deadly Dog Flu Spreads

2009-08-23T18:59:00.001-04:00

Aug. 18, 2009 -- Canine influenza, the potentially deadly H3N8 virus commonly known as dog flu, is spreading. So far the virus has led to the death of one dog last week, closed down the kennel at Virginia's Fairfax County Animal Shelter, and, according to experts, is now affecting dogs in at least four other states: Colorado, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. While the reason for the

Dog Owners Against Philadelphia Eagles

2009-08-21T15:22:00.005-04:00

Plan to attend the protest against the Philadelphia Eagles & Michael Vickat the Eagles first home game on Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 11:00am - 2:00pmThis peaceful protest will be held at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philly.Bring your dog-friendly dogs and protest signs.Join the Dog Owners Against Philadelphia Eagles group on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=143147713824

Middletown NJ home raided by SPCA

2009-07-27T12:49:00.005-04:00

SPCA descends on in-home puppy mill 80 dogs rescued from Middletown "nightmare" By JIM McCONVILLEKEYPORT BUREAU A woman was using her home to breed and sell dogs, some of them sick, an official from the Monmouth County SPCA said Thursday after rescuing 80 dogs from the canine-packed house.Basset hounds, a blue-nose pit bull terrier, a handful of Dachshunds, and mainly Chihuahuas were among the

Another so-called animal sanctuary is raided

2009-07-17T16:26:00.005-04:00

The American Humane Association, The ASPCA, UAN and several other animal welfare organizations removed and relocated approximately 315 dogs and an assortment of rabbits, birds, horses, chinchillas, a ferret, and others were removed from the Thyme & Sage Ranch in Cazenovia, Wis. during a seizure in May. Most of the animals had been housed in unhealthy and inhumane conditions, and dead animals

PA Puppy Mill Shut Down For Good!!!!

2009-06-23T16:22:00.003-04:00

The Almost Heaven puppy mill located in Lehigh County, PA was raided today by The Humane Society of the United States and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (The Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement) who removed nearly 300 dogs. This raid shuts down this place for good.Here is a link about a previous raid on this same puppy mill:http://www.care2.com/news/member/325453706/896871Hopefully, more of

Fat Cat Cellars donates to Forgotten Cats

2009-05-26T14:53:00.002-04:00

Fat Cat Cellars, an award winning California winery, wants no cat to be forgotten. Beginning March and running though May, Fat Cat Cellars will be donating a portion of store and restaurant sales of Fat Cat Cellars to Forgotten Cats.Please ask for Fat Cat Cellars Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio.

Booth's Corner Pets Supports PUPPY MILLS Please Read!!

2009-05-26T14:00:00.000-04:00

These cute and overpriced puppies come from Lancaster County, PA PUPPY MILLS. Some of them will become sick and die before they are a year old or cost their owners hundreds or thousands in vet bills. Even though they are sold with a "one year health guarantee" does not mean that Booth’s Corner Pets will reimburse for medical bills. They will only give you another puppy. Maybe. Sort of like a

Happy 120th (in dog years) Birthday, Chanel

2009-05-06T14:59:00.004-04:00

Chanel, the world's oldest dog, a Dachshund mix from N.Y. turns 21 today.Chanel was adopted from a shelter in Virginia for $25 and has outlived the three other Dachshunds in her family.Click above to read full story.

The Fifty States Project

2009-05-06T14:43:00.004-04:00

Check out this really cool photography project.My friend Sandy - a talented artist and very nice person - was selected to represent Iowa, the place nearest and dearest to my heart.

Wind-tossed Chihuahua found safe; owners credit psychic

2009-04-28T12:50:00.003-04:00

Waterford Township -- Two days after Tinker Bell, a six-pound chihuahua, blew away in high winds at the Dixieland Flea Market, her owners found her safe and sound about three-quarters of a mile away. The Rochester couple credits a pet psychic for the discovery. "We were shocked when we found her," said Dorothy Utley, 72, Tinker Bell's mother. "You don't know how happy we were. We love her so much

Update on gas chambers in North Carolina animal shelters

2009-03-29T15:18:00.002-04:00

By Kim GenardoNBC17Mar. 5, 2009 RALEIGH, N.C. An emotional debate is pitting some animal control agencies against animal rights advocates in North Carolina. The House Agriculture committee is considering "Davie's Law", a bill to ban gas chambers as a form of euthanasia for all shelter animals. Instead, animals, whether domestic or ferrell,

In case you missed this tear-jerking Priceless commercial

2009-02-24T16:31:00.001-05:00

The three videos are part of a trilogy - best to watch them in order: http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/asr/v007/videos/7.1mc_dog_trilogy1.mpg http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/asr/v007/videos/7.1mc_dog_trilogy2.mpg http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/asr/v007/videos/7.1mc_dog_trilogy3.mpg

Octomom

2009-02-12T14:36:00.003-05:00

There is so much to be outraged about Nayda Suleman choosing to have more babies as a single, unemployed mother of six, one of whom is autistic. I know that during her interview with Ann Curry she tried to claim that three of her kids have disabilities, but ADD is not a disability. Kids with ADD may need special accommodations in school but it's hardly a "disability" that earns her money from

You've Got to Be Carefully Taught

2009-02-11T18:47:00.001-05:00

You've Got to Be Carefully TaughtBy Rodgers & HammersteinYou've got to be taught to hate and fear,You've got to be taught from year to year,It's got to be drummed in your dear little earYou've got to be carefully taught.You've got to be taught to be afraidOf people whose eyes are oddly made,And people whose skin is a diff'rent shade,You've got to be carefully taught.You've got to be taught before

UPDATE on Bellina: stolen poodle from Seaford, DE

2009-01-29T15:19:00.008-05:00

This is Bellina, a small chocolate Poodle who needs her medication.This is Bellina being stolen from Pet Emporium in Seaford, Delaware on Saturday, January 24th between 3:00- 3:30 p.m. If you know the woman in the photo, taken from a store surveillance camera, please contact the Seaford, DE Police Department at 302-629-9341 or dial 911 from

Another sad setback for pit bulls

2009-01-27T18:02:00.003-05:00

Boy, 9, rescued from attacking pit bulls By ESTEBAN PARRA The News Journal Quick action by Wilmington residents may have saved the life of a 9-year-old Friday afternoon, after they heard a boy screaming and ran to fight off the two dogs biting him.Bystanders kicked and drove the two pit bulls away, but not before the boy was bitten on the cheek, head and thumb, police said. Delaware animal

Please Help Send Billy to a Sanctuary !

2009-01-27T17:39:00.007-05:00

Attention all animal lovers in Los Angeles: Please help get Billy, the last (and very lonely) elephant at the Los Angeles Zoo sent to an elephant sanctuary for his remaining days, and to close permanently the Zoo's elephant exhibit, ranked among the worst in the country. The following is from the In Defense of Animals website:Please attend these two very important meetings. It's critical that we

Katrina pet reunion volunteer takes grand-daughter of slaves to Obama Inauguration

2009-01-25T13:34:00.005-05:00

I want to share a wonderful story about my good friend Tanya Sisk and her friend Minnie Kennedy, both from South Carolina.Tanya worked with and helped Katrina evacuees who were sent to S.C., most notably three in particular who had been separated from their pets: Bill Hicks and Pam & Roland. Pam has a seizure disorder and her dog Coco was trained to assist her; Tanya did everything possible to

Grieving owner searching for lost dog

2009-01-19T18:28:00.004-05:00

Please circulate the video (linked to title above) to anyone you know in or near Portland, OR to help get Cheena home.Her owner posted this on Portland Craigslist: "Please look at Cheena's little YouTube video and pass it on. I just need one person to recognize her and let me know she's OK. It is hard to be without her after ten years spent together."

Just one of many probems with Dogs in Danger

2009-01-19T16:44:00.004-05:00

Why Donate to DogsInDanger.comWhy indeed?If you read their own rationale for asking for your donations they state that your donation supports their website. Your donation does not get dogs spayed/neutered or anything else that directly works to truly solve the root of the problem.The information below was taken from their website and mentions donations being used for current and future animal

2009 Calendar Supports Sula Foundation of New Orleans

2009-01-19T15:21:00.005-05:00

Microchip Reunites Dog Five Years, 365 Miles Later

2008-11-24T16:09:00.006-05:00

Monday, November 24, 2008 | 12:56 PM By Rob Jennings PLEASANTVILLE, N.J. - November 23, 2008 (WPVI) -- The reunion to happen Monday is an early Thanksgiving present to the family. A male dachshund found as a stray in Pittsburgh, PA has been confirmed as the missing family pet of Elda Arguello of Pleasantville, NJ. "Tootsie", believed to have been stolen from the family's gated yard, has

Cat reunited after 17 months from microchip

2008-11-11T14:42:00.003-05:00

Lost crew cat resurfaces After 17 months, ship gets feline mascot back By IRA PORTERThe News JournalWhen the Kalmar Nyckel's new crew kitten disappeared in May 2007, the crew of the 17th-century replica tall boat searched everywhere for him -- to no avail. So when they heard this week that the cat was found -- having survived 17 months of apparent roaming around downtown Wilmington -- they were

Pets in Los Angeles Now Required to be Spayed and Neutered

2008-10-25T17:37:00.005-04:00

Congratulations to the City of Los Angeles for passing the new law which went into effect on October 1, requiring pets to be spayed & neutered (unless the owner has a breeding permit).Click on above link to read the full story on the HSUS website.If Los Angeles can do it, every city and town in the U.S. and Canada can do it.No longer do lawmakers need to cave in to the demands of those who make

Finally, an affordable alternative to Heartguard

2008-10-25T16:29:00.005-04:00

A few months ago, while out of town with my three dogs, and because I forgot to pack the Heartguard, I learned about Iverhart, the new GENERIC version of Heartguard. I wrangled the three into the local Banfield (more about that place later) for Heartworm- Lyme tests in order to get some Heartguard.The vet begrudgingly wrote out three prescriptions so I could purchase the meds elsewhere.I took

UAN Increases Reward to Catch Philadelphia Dog Killers

2008-10-05T13:12:00.000-04:00

Witnesses needed to identify four teenagers who burned a dog to death SACRAMENTO, CA (September 11, 2008) – United Animal Nations (UAN) today pledged a $2,500 reward to anyone who comes forward with information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person(s) who led a dog to the commuter rail tracks near Front Street and Tabor Road in the Olney section of Philadelphia, wrapped it

Largest Puppy Mill Raid in PA History

2008-10-02T13:13:00.006-04:00

Almost Heaven Kennel was busted last night. Again. A matted poodle (?) in PA SPCA triage tentMore like Almost Hell.Investigators found 65 dead animals in freezers and seized 125 sick dogs. A Shih Tzu going to triage tentThere were approximately 800 animals on the

Henri' . . . the Cat Suffering from Ennui

2008-09-23T16:24:00.001-04:00

Pennsylvania House of Representatives pass TWO Puppy Mill bills

2008-09-18T15:05:00.006-04:00

By SUSAN E. LINDT, StaffAnimal advocates were elated Wednesday as word came that the state House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed House Bills 2525 and 2532, which are designed to improve the lives of breeder dogs living in the state's commercial breeding kennels.The House voted 181-17 in favor of H.B. 2525, which would double the required minimum floor space for kennels, require annual

Dog Food Recalled

2008-09-14T16:27:00.002-04:00

Published: Sunday, September 14, 2008 4:20 AM EDT As part of a manufacturer’s recall, Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets have removed from store shelves packages of Pedigree Dog Food because of potential salmonella contamination.The voluntary Class I recall involves the following products:Pedigree Large Breed Original, UPC 2310029158;Pedigree Mealtime Crunchy Bites Small, UPC

Shame on you, Camden County Animal Shelter

2008-08-29T16:21:00.003-04:00

for allowing Prince Chunk, the big fat celebrity cat to become nothing more than a money- making side show attraction for you. If you truly cared about the well-being of this cat, then you would do the right thing and acknowledge that you adopted him to a new family. Now you are trying to claim that they are only fostering him and are required to shuttle him around to events to make money for

The Story of Ode

2008-08-25T14:06:00.001-04:00

the pup who had her ears burned off and learned to forgive and trust.

Dog Rescues & Saves Newborn Baby

2008-08-23T13:10:00.001-04:00

(CNN) A dog sheltered a newborn baby abandoned by its 14-year-old mother in a field in rural Argentina until the boy was rescued, a doctor said Friday.

Public Meeting on Preventing Cruelty to Dogs in PA

2008-08-22T14:55:00.002-04:00

If you love dogs you need to be there - Join us September 7th from 1-3 for this special day in Ridley Park, PA at Borough Hall.WHAT: Public Meeting on Preventing Cruelty to Dogs - FREE meeting for animal loversWHEN: Sunday, September 7th, 2008, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.WHERE: Ridley Park Borough Hall - 105 East Ward St., Ridley Park, PA, 19078.Click here for directions.If you could help prevent animals

Statement from PA Dept. of Ag. on the murder of 80 dogs

2008-08-16T14:28:00.004-04:00

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Wolff released the following statement in response to the shooting of 80 dogs at two Berks County kennels:"The recent shooting of 80 dogs at two Berks County kennels is saddening. The decision by commercial breeders to kill healthy dogs instead of paying to repair a kennel and seek veterinary care is alarming, and will likely outrage many

PA Puppy Mill Owners Shoot & Kill 80 Dogs

2008-08-16T14:25:00.005-04:00

Two eastern Pennsylvania kennel operators shot 80 dogs after wardens ordered some of the animals examined by veterinarians, dog law enforcement officials said Tuesday. Elmer Zimmerman, of Kutztown, shot 70 dogs after a July 24 inspection, officials of the state Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement said. His brother, Ammon Zimmerman, operator of a kennel next door, shot 10 dogs, officials said.

Please say a prayer for the victims of yesterday's fire in Philadelphia (Conshohocken)

2008-08-14T19:36:00.003-04:00

Luckily, none of the 375 people who lived in the complex were injured, but many of them owned pets. It was heartbreaking to watch the evening news last night, as people watched the building go up in flames with their pets inside. One man was shown holding a cat carrier with his cat inside; he went back in for her against the advise of the fire fighters. Thankfully both the man and the cat made it

NO pet should be cloned, let alone a pit bull

2008-08-13T15:55:00.006-04:00

I would have much less of a problem with this incredibly selfish woman if she had paid a lot of money to buy a top of the line pit bull puppy. But to CREATE five pit bull puppies is beyond comprehension. Cloning only replicates the DNA and not the environmental factors and influences that shape an animal's personality. You can't clone the bond between a pet and the person who loved and nurtured

Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals rejects adoption application from cancer survivor

2008-08-13T15:00:00.001-04:00

The original comment has been deleted from the ZooToo site, so I've posted it here.Here is the link to previous comments about the problems at Francisvale.Francisvale discriminatory to cancer survivor.Reviews: 33 Avg Rating: 4.2Pros: Selection on pets to adopt.Cons: Treatment of cancer survivors.Reviewed: 5 days ago -- Tuesday, August 5, 2008Pet Service Reviewed by: LabradorLover Supporting

14 year old Katina dog shot with a 38 cal. and dumped at a shelter

2008-08-06T14:17:00.002-04:00

This is Duchess, a 14 year old Sheltie mix who needs a loving home. Click on the above link to see her Petfinder page at the Pontchartrain Humane Society in Slidell, LA.Below, Duchess after her mats anddreadlocks were shaved off.

Desperately Searching for Theo

2008-08-03T16:17:00.002-04:00

Theo has been missing since February 2008. His family has done everything to locate him including hiring two different trackers.Theo has an under bite; his bottom canines are crooked and one is longer than the other; he has a black spot (birthmark) on his penis; his dew claws get irritated if not clipped regularly and correctly and if that happens he does not like anyone to touch his feet.We

The Pit Bull Who Could Only Forgive

2008-08-01T13:58:00.003-04:00

click title link above to read about Petey

Meet Molly

2008-08-01T13:23:00.002-04:00

She's a grey speckled pony who was found abandoned after Hurricane Katrina. She spent weeks on her own before finally being rescued and taken to a farm where abandoned animals were stockpiled. While there, she was attacked by a dog and almost died. Her gnawed right front leg became infected, and her vet went to LSU for help, but LSU was overwhelmed, and this pony was a welfare case. But surgeon

How does someone lose a 44 lb. cat?

2008-07-29T15:03:00.003-04:00

Bumping old post and new comment about Katrina dogs

2008-07-14T14:50:00.006-04:00

Just because GOD is DOG spelled backwards...doesn't give you or anyone the right to play God. The following is Dave Gourley's response (in red) to an email sent to him by a Stealth Volunteer. His email response to her was forwarded to many of us who were volunteering to reunite Katrina pets with their owners and I posted it on my blog on 1/26/06. Today, Dave posted a comment: (I have no idea

Anonymous person paid entire vet bill for abused Philly cat.

2008-07-09T14:50:00.004-04:00

click above to view NBC-10 videoThere was quite a bit of interest in the story of Riley the cat NBC 10 first reported Monday night and someone, we don't know who, decided to do something about the cat attack. It's going to take weeks for Riley the cat to recover from a senseless attack.The 1-year-old Manx is well known on the 900 block of Pine Street, often posing in the window of his owner's

Infamous quotes from Tiffany & PawMatch

2008-07-06T18:12:00.006-04:00

The following two quotes are from the "PawMatch Katrina Relief" blog:(my comments in red) Sept. 16th 2005:Sorry, not a whole lot to report. Andy has been trying to conserve his phone minutes, as he is way over his plan for the month (that is why I post so late, I wait until after 9:00 PM to call him for updates). But our little cocker spaniel girl has had her checkup. She is approximately

Jazz's timeline: her theft from New Orleans by PawMatch, Tiffany's refusal to return her to Shalanda, the DNA evidence and the crooked Texas judge

2008-07-06T17:00:00.007-04:00

First, I want to acknowledge Barbara Cotters as one of the hardest-working and most dedicated Katrina reunion volunteers from the beginning. She is the one who found the photos of Jazz posted on Andy Odam's PawMatch website. Andy is the man who stole Jazz out of Jefferson Feed and took her to Texas.Like many of us, Barb felt overwhelmed at the sheer volume of pets and the magnitude of the

Another video of Shalanda's reunion with Jazz

2008-07-04T14:19:00.004-04:00

Watch as Tiffany's lawyer tells even more lies. This guy is quite a piece of work - a walking caricature of a sleaze-bag, conniving lawyer.For those who have not followed this from the beginning:Jazz was one of the most well-cared for, most lovedand cherished dogs rescued after Hurricane Katrina. To insinuate anything else is just stupid.All the true facts of this ordeal will be posted

Video of Shalanda's Reunion with Jazz

2008-07-03T15:54:00.007-04:00

Watch as Tiffany's S-L-E-A-Z-Y lawyer lies and squirms when confronted by direct & clear questions from Shalanda's lawyer. Watch as he completely avoids eye contact with her.Watch as he exhibits the classic signs of lying. But best of all - and have a tissue ready for the ending.... Watch as Shalanda comes out of the courthouse, scoops her baby up in her arms and walks away. Triumphant.

NEW ORLEANS GETS ITS JAZZ BACK !!!!!!! WE ARE ALL SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU, SHALANDA

2008-07-02T18:36:00.004-04:00

Above: Jazz escorted by Mimi Smith, one of Shalanda's lawyers.Below: SHALANDA REUNITED WITH HER JAZZ

Animal Abuse Irony of the Year

2008-06-30T13:48:00.007-04:00

James Valley, pathetic excuse for a mayor, set 10 dogs loose in the St. Francis National Foresta few weeks ago.As of yesterday, half the dogs have been found (with one already enjoying a new home) "and two or three others were shot by a resident who saw them on his land."Hopefully St. Francis will look after the remaining dogs until they can be found. A special judge authorized an arrest warrant

Chained Dogs

2008-06-27T17:04:00.007-04:00

Mama dog and her pup chained togetherSmall pit bull mix living on a chain.This neglected mama dog was kept on a chain for 13 years!Three dogs chained together - notice how the chainsare tangled and restrict the two dogs in the foreground even more.This dog lived like this for 12 years;her owner refused an offer of a better home for her.

Attention pet owners & animal lovers in metro Houston

2008-06-27T15:32:00.008-04:00

A wonderful rescue organization in the Houston area Pals for Pooches operates the Animal Charities Thrift Shop."Our mission is to raise funds to support and subsidize the spay and neuter program of pets in our community, help fund Pals for Pooches, assist senior citizens with medical and food needs for their pets and assist other local animal organizations."They rely on "the generosity of the

Dogs most likely to be stolen by breed and location

2008-06-27T14:47:00.002-04:00

According to the Dog Detective, the breeds and colors of dogs listed below are the most likely to be stolen. Statistics are based on dogs reported as stolen to Dog Detective in the past two years.Breeds Most Likely to be Stolen:Pit Bull Terrier - AmericanLabrador Retriever Chihuahua Yorkshire Terrier Pomeranian Shih Tzu Boxer Bulldog - English German Shepherd Siberian HuskyHighest Number of Dog

Article & response: Evaluating shelter dogs for a safe, friendly, and adaptable temperament

2008-06-26T15:58:00.005-04:00

After the following article appeared on Petfinder, some animal welfare / animal shelter people objected to parts of it for a variety of reasons, mostly because of the controversy of Sue Sternberg's methods and beliefs. Mike Fry, Founder and Director of Animal Ark, the largest no-kill shelter in Minnesota, offers an objective and compelling argument against some of the points of this article.

Update on the upcoming return of Katrina dog to her New Orleans owner

2008-06-26T14:41:00.007-04:00

This is from yesterday's Time Picayune:Rescued dog set to return to Kenner DNA evidence sways Texas appeals court Wednesday, June 25, 2008 By Paul Rioux Almost three years after Hurricane Katrina separated them, a Kenner woman and her pet cocker spaniel appear poised for a reunion now that an appeals court has overturned a ruling granting a Texas woman ownership of the dog. "I broke

Court returns Katrina dog to New Orleans owner

2008-06-21T20:49:00.003-04:00

By Eric DexheimerAMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFFSaturday, June 21, 2008 A cocker spaniel rescued during Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts and adopted by an Austin woman must be returned to a New Orleans woman who says the dog is hers, according to a ruling Friday by the state 3rd Court of Appeals in Austin. The ruling appears to end a bitter fight over the watermelon-sized pet that has been waged by

Family reunites with their rescued flood cats

2008-06-21T19:25:00.003-04:00

This video not only shows one family who finds their missing cats that were rescued from the flood in Cedar Rapids, but it shows the excellent organization and record-keeping system at the temporary animal shelter set up at the Kirkwood College Equine Center.According to one of the UAN volunteers on-site (a Katrina veteran!) there has very good cooperation between HSUS and UAN/EARS. click on

UPDATE: Pets rescued & displaced from Iowa floods

2008-06-19T14:00:00.006-04:00

The temporary animal shelter set up at the Equine Center of Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids is extremely well organized and efficient and the people involved are doing an amazing job caring for the approximately 650-750 (as of last night) pets that have been housed there.HSUS and UAN/EARS are on-site, working alongside staff of the Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter, Kirkwood College and local

Free/Low Cost Vaccinations for Pit Bulls in NOLA

2008-06-13T16:16:00.000-04:00

The Sula Foundation is sponsoring a low cost vaccination clinic for pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Rabies: free for neutered/spayed; $5 for intactCorona, distemper, etc: $5Kennel cough: $5 Tuesday June 17th, 5:30-7pm Burgundy Street between Forstall and Lizardi. All dogs must be leashed. Maximum of three dogs per household; no litters. For more info, call 324-9233 or go to www.sulafoundation.org

A Must-Read for Dog Lovers

2008-05-20T13:02:00.004-04:00

...and please support your independent book seller. One of my favorites, Prairie Lights, is linked above, or search for one near you at Booksense.

55+ Dead and Dying Dogs at Waggin' Tails Animal Rescue in Iowa

2008-05-15T12:03:00.009-04:00

Click on the link above to read the full story - photos are graphic & disturbing.The dog above was one of over 40 found dead at the farm owned by Michele Kintzer in rural Eldora, Iowa (Hardin County).She is yet one more hoarder who operated yet one more animal rescue scam known as Waggin Tails.There were no waggin tails when this canine Auschwitz was discovered.For some reason, both the county

Pit Bull found inside truck engine is reunited with her owner!

2008-05-10T13:35:00.004-04:00

To Tricia J. in Destrehan, LA who had Lucky the Beagle euthanized

2008-04-20T13:58:00.004-04:00

Dear Tricia J, I am sorry for the recent loss of your father, but frankly more sorry for the senseless and unnecessary death of Lucky. Your father was 75 years old and had a long and fulfilling life. Lucky survived Katrina as a puppy, was shuttled around and then spent two years with your family - her third "home." And then you had her killed. Several people offered to help Lucky find a new

HSUS offers rewards to report dogfighting

2008-04-20T13:43:00.000-04:00

Animal Fighting Hurts Animals, Children, Communities and You Be Part of the Solution The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) offers a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in dogfighting or cockfighting. If you have information about illegal animal fighting, you are eligible for this reward. Here are the steps to take. Call your

UPDATE: Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals

2008-04-12T15:30:00.000-04:00

All is not well at Francisvale.A very young puppy was found dead / drowned in a bucket of water.A member of the Board of Directors wanted to allow hunting on the property. This was actually put on the agenda, discussed and voted on.I don't think I'm the only one who finds the idea of HUNTING AND KILLING ANIMALS ON THE PROPERTY OF A NO-KILL SHELTER to be horribly and tragically wrong.

Katrina dog gets reunited yesterday !!

2008-04-06T14:59:00.010-04:00

Thank you Sue G. (i.e. Spiritsmom) and Susan F. (Stealth Volunteer) for your dedication to reuniting Katrina dogs with their families; and continued thanks to Sue G. for all the time and work you've devoted to maintaining your Flickr site. Sue G. first posted Gracie on her site in 2006 with this Petfinder page, hoping that her owner might see her.Fast forward two years when Sue then found this

Thank You Oprah

2008-04-04T18:55:00.003-04:00

Puppies are a cash crop in Pennsylvania

2008-04-04T18:51:00.001-04:00

SE PA Puppy Mills Exposed on Oprah

2008-04-03T14:19:00.011-04:00

Oprah responds to billboard request by local animal welfare advocate to do a show about Pennsylvania puppy mills."I would never, ever adopt another pet now without going to a shelter to do it," Winfrey said in a statement released yesterday. "I am a changed woman after seeing this show."Click on above link to read today's story in the Philadelphia Inquirer.Friday, April 4th, 20084:00 p.m. EST(

No Buddy Gets Left Behind

2008-03-27T16:12:00.003-04:00

The SPCA International is re-uniting American soldiers with the dogs they fell in love with while serving in Iraq. Click on the above link to the Bagdad Pups site and from there watch videos and read more.

Interesting report about legal ramifications of animals rescued from disasters

2008-03-24T14:28:00.002-04:00

(please use above link to read the report from the original source)Do We Decon Dogs? Legal guidance on decontaminating animals Do your preparedness plans and protocols include the decontamination of animals? They should. Historically, an ongoing debate has raged about whether animals have "rights." In other words, do humans have an ethical or legal duty toward animals in general or at least

Suspect & fugitive in Edna case arrested

2008-02-29T14:39:00.002-05:00

Victor Rodriguez, the 15 year old who has been under a bench warrant by the Philadelphia police for failure to appear at his arraignment, was apprehended today and is in police custody. He is the suspect sought for having placed terroristic and extortionistic phone calls to Bill Whiting while torturing a dog he claimed to be Bill's dog, Edna.The Justice for Edna rally & press conference is

Beautiful Young Redhead seeks forever home in NYC area

2008-02-27T13:06:00.003-05:00

If you are looking for a dog truly deserving of your love and devotion, please click on the above link. Potential adopters will be carefully screened!

JUSTICE for EDNA rally Wednesday March 5th

2008-02-26T13:28:00.004-05:00

The Philadelphia District Attorney's office has asked Bill to hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 5th, at 12 noon. It will be held in front of the Verizon Tower at 1717 Arch Street. New information about his dog, Edna's disappearance will be released to the press. People are encouraged to make a presence and to bring their pets if at all possible. Justice for Edna t-shirts will be

Chicago Premiere: Because They Have No Words

2008-02-19T16:19:00.004-05:00

(EVANSTON, ILLINOIS) Piven Theatre proudly announces the Chicago Premiere of Because They Have No Words, written by Tim Maddock and Lotti Louise Pharriss, and directed by Emilie Beck. Production opens on Monday, May 12thProduction runs from May 12th – June 15thTickets: $23-25 / group rates available for groups of 10 or more.At the Piven Theatre, 927 Noyes Street in Evanston.

Video of memorial for the murdered pets of St. Bernard Parish

2008-02-18T14:08:00.005-05:00

Pam Leavy, the guardian angel for the animals of New Orleans since Katrina, made this video of last month's memorial service for the pets that were murdered at three schools in St. Bernard Parish as well as shot on the street murdered by St. Bernard Parish sheriff deputies.The memorial service was conceived, planned and organized by Kelle Davis, a rescuer from Texas, who wanted to simply lay some