Can someone please help this little tw coon hound gal?

Merry Christmas Rescue Friends!

We’re still not ready for Santa over here. It’s beginning to look like Christmas will pass us by if we don’t get on it :)

We went out to the shelter today and are happy to report the Spitz mix was reunited with his owner from his microchip! Yippee!! The Terrier was pulled for a rescue group. Thank you so much for stepping up to save him, we bet he will be so grateful for a bath and a brush! Also rescued is a Beagle mix. We got word from a local vet he was being taken there and it gave us a little jump-start on organizing things. All worked out and he went to a wonderful group.

We would like to send a special Thank you to a new volunteer named Pam who gathered a large donation of food, treats, and blankets. It was so much fun today to be able to spread the cheer amongst the dogs. The momma dog and her newborns were able to use the blankets to keep warm until their rescuer arrives and man did she enjoy the biscuits and “doggie trail mix” The hound was ever so grateful and we are sorry to say she was a favorite and may have gotten a larger portion :) than the others but it was enjoyed by all.

Something happened between the owners who were coming for their dogs and they were still there when we arrived. A Rescue coming from afar will be there to pick up the momma dog and newborns as well as another pregnant dog. Thank you so much for all the effort you have put forth for these guys and making the long distance drive (twiceJ) So that issue is taken care of.

The Hound girl is still there and of course still sweet as pie. Man, we hope someone comes for her soon.

We have a few new ones, Black Lab mix with a white patch on his chest and black spots. He appears to be NEUTERED! And he has a micro chip but disconnected phone numbers. He is a very good boy and believed to be someone’s “house dog” he was picked up in Loiusburg but chip reads he was from Brentwood, NC. There is a Yellow Lab mix girl who was owner surrendered and needs to find a home FAST. They had to surrender her as she was too much for them to handle. There is a female Husky mix puppy that is just adorable! She looks to be about 6 months old. She was owner surrendered so she too needs to find a home FAST.

Time is short for these guys so if you have any ideas jump on them fast. We are both swamped with other Rescue chores and work so any help you can offer would be ever so appreciated.

The Ugly Duckling? Meet Lily

LET THEM KNOW YOU WANT HER - SHE'S BEAUTIFUL!!

Meet Lily...No one wants Lily because they think she is ugly. Personally, I have never seen an ugly dog in my life. They are all of God's creatures and are all his blessings. Surely someone out there is looking just for little Lily. Please, don't wait long. Mercer Co HS and I have worked hard to find little Lilly a home. No one will even look at her; she's had no interest at the shelter She is young, just 7 months or so. She's small and loving. We have asked folks why they wouldn't consider her. Two of the three people asked said, 'Well, she's ugly.' That just breaks my heart. We, as a society, are so wrapped up in appearance, that we don't see the shining souls behind the facade. How many of us have been judged not good looking enough, not smart enough, not rich enough.....every day we are judged by appearances, and not for our souls. The only difference in us and Lilly is that we aren't put to death because no one sees our inner beauty. Lilly has until next week. PLEASE, if you are one of those people who cares about the contents, and could care less about the vessel, PLEASE give Lilly a chance.

To adopt or foster.....to save her life....

contact gnapier@earthlink.net or sylvia.hayslett@hap.com

or catwoman24@nellsouth.net.

Fredericksburg VA. Boxer shot by security guard

'Socks' shot by guard at city apartment complex

Seven years ago, Barbara Krech named her puppy "Socks" because she had white paws.
Those paws were red with blood Saturday night after Krech's beloved dog was shot outside her home at the Wellington Woods apartment complex in Fredericksburg by a security officer who was patrolling the complex.
The dog was shot twice in the left side, police said. The 7-year-old boxer died a short time later and Krech and many of her neighbors are furious.
"I'm outraged," said Maegan Wells, who lives in an apartment above Krech. "My 5-year-old son adored that dog."
"I have no idea why something so stupid could have happened," neighbor David Mack said. "Everyone knows that dog and the dog has never shown any aggression."
Krech said she was home Saturday night when a friend who was visiting took Socks outside to urinate in some nearby rose bushes. Krech said Socks has followed a similar routine since she moved to the complex six years ago.Krech said the next thing she heard was "pow! pow!" She said her friend, a Hispanic man who speaks broken English, returned to the apartment and said "Barbara, Barbara the Socks the security shoot."
Socks staggered back to the apartment, a trail of blood following the 70-pound dog from the rose bushes to the couch. She was taken to an animal hospital, where she died.
Fredericksburg police investigated the incident and filed no charges against the security officer, who works for a firm called Remote Surveillance Technology Solutions.
Police spokesman Jim Shelhorse said the brief police report quotes a witness saying that the dog was walking toward the security officer shortly after 9 p.m. when she was shot.
Shelhorse would not release the security officer's name because he was not charged.
But witnesses at the complex Monday insisted that the dog made no aggressive move that night or before. One woman gave a written statement in which she claimed the dog was still urinating when she was shot.
Mack said the man who was with Socks was standing so close that blood from the dog spurted onto his pants.
Spokespersons for the apartment management and the security firm would not comment on the situation.
A sergeant with the security firm referred a reporter to the city police report. A woman who answered the phone at the apartment complex said discussing the issue would violate the complex's confidentiality policy.
Residents had plenty to say Monday, expressing both anger and sorrow about the dog's demise. A number of people stopped by to offer Krech their condolences, and some even brought cards and flowers.
"I can't believe he shot my dog," a sobbing Krech said while men cleaned blood from her carpet and sofa.
"We're hurting," said her brother, Gary Fritter. "We've lost a family member, and we don't believe there was any reason for it to happen."
Krech said the next thing she heard was "pow! pow!" She said her friend, a Hispanic man who speaks broken English, returned to the apartment and said "Barbara, Barbara the Socks the security shoot."
Socks staggered back to the apartment, a trail of blood following the 70-pound dog from the rose bushes to the couch. She was taken to an animal hospital, where she died.
Fredericksburg police investigated the incident and filed no charges against the security officer, who works for a firm called Remote Surveillance Technology Solutions.
Police spokesman Jim Shelhorse said the brief police report quotes a witness saying that the dog was walking toward the security officer shortly after 9 p.m. when she was shot.
Shelhorse would not release the security officer's name because he was not charged.
But witnesses at the complex Monday insisted that the dog made no aggressive move that night or before. One woman gave a written statement in which she claimed the dog was still urinating when she was shot.
Mack said the man who was with Socks was standing so close that blood from the dog spurted onto his pants.
Spokespersons for the apartment management and the security firm would not comment on the situation.
A sergeant with the security firm referred a reporter to the city police report. A woman who answered the phone at the apartment complex said discussing the issue would violate the complex's confidentiality policy.
Residents had plenty to say Monday, expressing both anger and sorrow about the dog's demise. A number of people stopped by to offer Krech their condolences, and some even brought cards and flowers.
"I can't believe he shot my dog," a sobbing Krech said while men cleaned blood from her carpet and sofa.
"We're hurting," said her brother, Gary Fritter. "We've lost a family member, and we don't believe there was any reason for it to happen."

By Keith Epps

To reach Keith Epps: kepps@freelancestar.com

Read more stories about Stafford

Date published: 11/1/2006

FOSTER CARE - URGENTLY NEEDED!

Hello Alexi --- Do you know of anyone who can help me out? I am desperate, please post this in your editorial column.

This is my situation......

I need a rescue to please take this precious little girl that I found on the side of the road into foster care. When I found her she had dried blood on several place around her neck from being tied. I took her to the vet and found out that she was stage 3 heart-worm positive. With help from my friends and family, I was able to pay for her heart-worm treatment -- cost $500 -- . She finished her 2nd and last treatment 30 days ago and is now ready to find a loving forever home. She is heart-worm free and now on monthly preventative. Her name is Tessa-May. She gets along with other dogs and cats just fine. She is very sweet and loves to be hugged. She walks fine on a leash and would make a perfect house dog, as she is crate trained. All shots are up to date and she is schedule to be spayed within the next week. She has had a hard life and needs lots of love and hugs. We are guessing that she is about 1 1/2 years old. She needs room to run.I am not asking for any of the money back for her treatments or shots.
I just urgently need a foster home, because she climbs over my 4-foot fence, and I have to keep her crated or in my garage most of the time. I can't take a chance of her getting loose, because my neighbors dog kills other dogs.
Can someone please help? Please let me know..........

Thanks...

Alice Singh

For more information on how you can help......

Please send all correspondence to: volunteers@petversatility.com

North BEYOND URGENT! NEW dogs on the kill list, the FIRST TO DIE

At North Central L.A., CA pound--please please save them!!!

They have nothing but room at this pound--there is a huge new facility, with nearly 200 cages. The facility is AT LEAST HALF EMPTY. Yet this pound KEEPS KILLING ANIMALS. They have plants and water fountains, all kinds of decorations, but it's STILL A SLAUGHTERHOUSE. It's been barely a few days after the "grand opening" of the HUGE new facility, you would think they would at least hold off on killing for now--WRONG. They have ALREADY KILLED A BUNCH OF ANIMALS THIS WEEK at this pound, and they are KILLING MORE ANIMALS!!! The killing continues as always, please rise up and take action against the slaughter!

These are the 12 NEW dogs on the kill list--someone is working overtime, most of these dogs were posted late Sunday night, and the rest on Monday morning--someone obviously has time on their hands to condemn animals to kill instead of adopt. This pound often first kills off the newer additions to the kill list. But the dogs that have been on the kill list for a while are of course also in great danger. It's unbelievable that this pound is killing at all, let alone when they have SO MANY EMPTY CAGES. They also have ALL DOGS ALONE IN CAGES, which is absurd especially since the vast majority of dogs love the company of other dogs, and of course they could accommodate even more animals. But of course space has NOTHING TO DO WITH IT, they are just killing animals because that's what they have always done, BECAUSE THEY GET AWAY WITH IT.

The big semi-annual adoption event was just YESTERDAY, yet instead of sending a lot of animals, the pounds send almost NO animals even though there are usually 500-700 animals adopted at these events! Instead, LAAS is spending their time condemning animals to be killed, it's unbelievable! No matter how much room there is in the pounds, no matter how many new facilities they open, no matter how many adopters and rescuers try to save the animals, these slaughterhouses REFUSE to stop killing. Please, DEMAND REGIME CHANGE, get rid of the killers, it's the only way the slaughter will stop!!!

Any or all of these newly added dogs may be killed today, and they may also kill from the list of dogs that have been at the pound for a while. I don't have notes on these dogs, since I did not expect they would be suddenly on the kill list--I've met them though and I'm writing what I recall. If they are not killed today, then FOR SURE at least some, maybe all, of them will be killed tomorrow! Please save these angels!









A830638 "Stacy" HELP! This little baby Chocolate Lab is too cute for words, she's such a little beauty, and a total little doll. She's such a shiny little puppy, so healthy and full of life, though she may have a bit of kennel cough, no big deal. She's probably even younger than the 1 year listed, and she's TINY, weighing just 31 lbs. She's so sweet and friendly, though she's a sensitive little angel puppy, so gentle and submissive and docile, such a perfect pet, so adorable and totally adoptable. Please, please, please don't let this fabulous chocolate puppy be killed, put your name on her, go fall in love with her, and save her life!!! I am an unaltered female, chocolate Labrador Retriever. The shelter thinks I am about 1 year and 1 month old. I have been at the shelter since Sep 28, 2006.



A825223 "Buck" OMG, I can't believe they want to kill Buck now! He's the nicest, friendliest, sweetest dog in the place! He's a pure German Shepherd, and he's gorgeous, and so outgoing and loving, he comes to greet you with the most hopeful, loving eyes, begging you so sweetly to get him out of there. He's WAY younger than even half the age listed--he's NOT an old dog, this breed just gets grey in the muzzle at a young age. Buck is great with other dogs too, he's the most perfect pet you can imagine, you will fall totally in love with him, guaranteed. And he's SO adoptable. Please, please, please don't let this fabulous angel be killed, save him NOW!!! My name is Buck and I am a neutered male, brown German Shepherd. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years old. I have been at the shelter since Sep 08, 2006.

A709674 "Bosco" This is a stunning, total sweetheart pure Black Lab. He's a magnificent boy, super gorgeous and probably WAY younger than the age listed. I believe he had an owner so he was sitting on hold for a while. He's so adoptable, but they stuck him in the medical section for some reason, though he's so healthy and energetic. He's such a friendly, well behaved angel boy, great with other dogs, a typical wonderful good natured vital young Black Lab. He's a perfect pet, very adorable and adoptable, and he's already neutered and probably also microchipped. Please save him!!! My name is Bosco and I am a neutered male, black Labrador Retriever mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old. I have been at the shelter since Jul 30, 2006.

North Central pound general info: North Central pound is very close to both the 110 freeway and the 5 freeway, in a very safe neighborhood. Parking is available on street or in the parking lot. Address: 3201 Lacy Street. Los Angeles, CA. Directions: take Figueroa exit off the 110 Fwy (if heading North), follow exit to the first light. Take Figueroa exit off the 5 Fwy (if heading south), turn right. Turn right (south) onto avenue 26. Go under the freeway and turn left onto the next street, Lacy. The pound is on the left side of the street, parking lot is in front.

Hours: 8am-5pm Wed, Fri & Sat; 8am-7pm Tues & Thurs; 11am-5pm Sun, open only to rescue on Mon.

Telephone: Toll free, 1-888/452-7381, then press 1, then 4, then 1.
Direct lines, 213/485-5767, 213/485-8855 and 213/485-9241.

Phones should be answered 24/7, please call them IMMEDIATELY to put an "adopt alert", and note in the computer and on the dog's card--they may say no, but please persist--that will keep the dog safe for 1 more day, to give you a chance to get down there and rescue. Remember, YOU are the only hope these animals have of getting out alive!

From Ned's more Updates on Noah's Ark

I have not ever been to Noah's Ark so I cannot say anything bad about the place itself. What I can say that I was a witness to, was the condition of the 15 or so cats and dogs that were brought from Noah's Ark by Animal Control, into the animal hospital where I am employed. Every one of them appeared gravely ill with upper respiratory symptoms, runny goopy eyes, and a host of other problems yet to be diagnosed. I cannot describe the worst of the cases that came in to protect the identity of the animals and of our facility, but these animals were on the brink of death from infections and diseases that have gone untreated for too long. If this is any indication of the "care" they were given while at Noah's Ark, then I would have to say that the cause for which the facility stands for, is a huge sham. Every one of these animals that were brought in are being diagnosed, given the proper course of medicine and will be put up for adoption. We weren't the only hospital to donate services to these neglected animals, many others did the same and contrary to what one other poster said, these animals will go to good homes and will not sit in a cage for the remainder of their lives.

In her own words..........
So far today, there have been medicated baths for many, grooming for the worst mats I have ever seen on a dog, IV fluids for several that were dehydrated and each one was resting comfortably on a clean padded pillow with fresh water and food available when I left for the day. There were a few in isolation due to the nature of their illnesses but they too, were resting comfortably. Maybe the owner of Noah's Ark has or had good intentions, but there comes a point when you have to say you can't take anymore animals in. When you can't provide the necessary medical care required for rehabilitation, then you need to turn to someone else for help. I'm sure many will argue that these animals were brought to Noah's Ark in bad shape but again I must say, find other resources then because you can't save the world. When all you are doing is collecting animals because you can't turn them away, you are doing a disservice to them because you lack the time/money/space you need to give them proper care.


What the media may not have reported on and what the public needs to know, is the double digit numbers of dead animals that were found by Animal Control, and removed from Noah's Ark. There is no reason for this and if anyone has one they would like to try and pass off as valid, I urge them to go ahead and try. "
reference: Trudy
astonamous@comcast.com

Rowan County Dog Pound has bounce back!

The Rowan County Dog Pound has endured a recent flood and yet they've still managed to bounce back and give 150% to saving the precious dogs who walk through their door. Sadly, for every dog that seems to find its way out, there's two more arriving. Rowan is now literally bulging at the seams! With only ten runs and dozens upon dozens of dogs in URGENT need of rescue or adoption, the situation is dire for these dear souls. The last time that dogs had to be euthanized here was on August 2nd, 2006, but unless more rescue groups or adopters come forward ASAP, there simply won't be any other choice but to make space for even more dogs. It's simply a heartbreaking, never-ending process, especially for the wonderful Rowan staff and volunteers that work tirelessly to save every single one of these precious furry angels.




The dogs that are listed as now being at the Rowan County Dog Pound. Please take just a minute or two to look at this amazing group of darling, deserving dogs. Look closely as some of these dogs are already vetted and/or sponsored.

There's timid Tim the young Shepherd mix that's bravely enduring seizures while at Rowan, Claire the Whippet mix whose eyes tell her entire story, Marisol the beautiful black Lab mix that's lost and overlooked in a sea of black fur, Hal the Collie/Shepherd mix who seems to not know just how bad his situation is, Lady-Bug the gorgeous Setter mix who's so very frightened and confused, Kevi the Hound mix who's limping possibly from an old leg surgery, and oh my.....then there's Francis (named lovingly after St. Francis) the senior Treeing Walker Coonhound who's arthritic but who's still smiling in his mug shot. It's enough to break your heart!

If you have questions about any of the dogs that are listed, please contact Julia Sharp (a non-stop volunteer who does WONDERFUL things for these furbabies) or one of the other amazing volunteers at or email addresse that are listedjuliatat@yahoo.com. Local residents can call the Pound directly, but others should contact the volunteers as the Warden is already overwhelmed with handling his duties and local calls.
Julia Sharp, a volunteer, between 1PM and 6PM
at 606-784-1997 or 606-207-2795


We NEVER mean to upset those who cannot offer assistance.
Please know that I thank each and every one of you
who works so tirelessly doing what you do on a never-ending basis.

Four-legged friends get expanded medical care

Advanced diagnostics, services available for pets.......

A Pomeranian hobbles on bad knees. A cat hurls constantly. Potbelly pigs, privately owned exotics and tropical birds need checkups.
A pug with the untidy habit of noshing on his own poop is hurting for a pooch-sitter. A sheltie is thrown across the road by a car that smashes his femur. A quiet mutt is fighting the good fight against lymphoma and waits patiently in the corner of the chemo room for medicine.
They are a drop in the bucket of the 16,000 annual dramatically disparate cases handled at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital on Cleveland-Massillon Road, where infinite crises are met with an array of elite medical services unparalleled in many cities.

The burgeoning Northeast Ohio medical corridor is not limited to human medicine, veterinary oncologist Rance Gamblin points out. There are three other facilities comparable to Metro in this region, perhaps a result of the proximity to the distinguished veterinary college at Ohio State University. There are only 175 board-certified (American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine) veterinary oncologists worldwide, Gamblin said, and eight of them are practicing in Ohio.
I ambled through the newly expanded hospital for a taste of emergency room drama by the good graces of Marcia Carothers, a specialist in veterinary internal medicine, enchanted guardian of a husband, three Airedales and three cats.
The cream-colored walls of the teaching hospital would smack of institution were it not for the vibrant animal artwork prints by talents such as Andy Warhol and Ron Burns, not to mention the real thing, so the place hums with character.
The hospital is a 24-hour care facility and a referral group with eight hubs -- cardiology, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, specialized surgery, oncology, rehabilitation and spinal manipulation, and avian and exotic services. That's a lot to digest, with life-and-death decisions at every turn.
``We used to take dogs to human hospitals for CT scans,'' Carothers said. ``We'd take them in the back door after hours or on Sundays.''
Not anymore. A monolithic human spiral CT scanner fills a room with its awesome power. It can peer into the deepest recesses of the brain, lungs and spine in search of answers. It's quick to find nose cancer, a plague of sun-loving canines.
You've heard of endoscopy, the diagnostic tool used to look at the intestines and pinch off polyps. A black cat that has been vomiting excessively was the patient here, lazing easily on a small dose of calming drugs.



Bone reconstruction
Around the corner, a surgeon has patched the sheltie's femur with an arsenal of metals, a stainless steel plate, a series of screws and a row of wire loops, reconstructing the tube of the bone.
``It's one of those things where boys love their toys,'' vet Kerri Bowman joked, taking a jab at the beloved power tools of the manly-man vets. They're not using chain saws, however, and minimally invasive procedures are frequently an option.
A distressed brown mutt in the isolation room howled a lonely song. Infectious diseases like parvo, kennel cough and upper-respiratory diseases are walled off here. Rooms within are self-contained and self-sufficient, with a dishwasher and washer-dryer, medical supplies and a video system.
The crying canine's eyes were locked on the window, his hopes were pinned on the door.
The Akron Zoo's vet, Gary Riggs, stages his thriving practice of exotics, potbellies, birds, ferrets and pocket pets at this hospital. His area contains cages with tops so climbing creatures can't escape. Nearby is the hydrotherapy room, where animals recovering from surgery bring their legs back to life walking a treadmill in water up to their chests, which works their muscles while they're buoyant.
Metro boards pets for observation/medical procedures/overnight. The poop-eating pug is multitasking and could, hypothetically, also have dental work and a cornea implant (pacemaker, cataract surgery, cardiac surgery, even reconstructive surgery).
We passed an operating room where the 2-year-old Pom was about to have knee surgery, the tiny dog's legs -- feet swaddled in chi-chi pink sterile wrap -- poking like unattached apparitions through a sterile blanket. His luxating petallas could cripple him permanently -- but this dog is lucky. Very lucky.
Chemo for lymphoma
Metro vets see four to five new cases a day, on top of their regular patients, Gamblin said. Fifty percent are in for cancer, lymphoma being the leading type. A course of treatment to extend life, with good results lasting 12-18 months, costs an average of $4,500, he said. Most owners don't think twice.
A huge white canine is carried in on a stretcher, the four feet of the technicians timed like cylinders on a V-8. Their tight pacing gets the critical case and his dear mama through the reception area posthaste, but the two of them dissolve in a blur of grief inside, where the beautiful pet is pronounced dead on arrival from complications of chemotherapy.
He must have had a wonderful life.
``The hardest thing is working with older couples dealing with critically ill pets,'' Carothers said.
Senior citizens who lose them need companionship desperately, but are often reluctant to get new ones for fear they won't be around to care for them. Sons and daughters wielding influence should take their older family members shopping at area rescues.
The quality of human life, not to mention health, is raised immeasurably by companion animals. The reverse is also true.
Animals aren't just animals anymore, they're family, Carothers said. The emotional distance between human and creature has shrunk with the decades, an answer to the empty nest, a response to cultural depersonalization.
We wandered by the second-story medical library and conference room, where meetings and seminars are held. They are both open to all area vets, a point of pride. We checked out Carothers' office, where we found sweet Odin, her favorite Airedale (whose name means God of Thunder!) nesting contentedly in his crate. ``He's a volunteer blood donor,'' Carothers said.
``He is much happier here than he would be at home.''

reference: http://www.kansas.com/

Estill County KY, High-rate kill shelter in rural KY?

Hi Alexi,
I'm Aimee with Animal Assist. I volunteer with the Estill County animal shelter in Estill County KY, a high-rate kill shelter in rural KY. When I started helping out there a couple of months ago, every single week healthy dogs and puppies and cats and kittens were euthanized for various reasons. Puppies were never held, cats and kittens still aren't. Anything that looked mangy or had the slightest issue was pts. Everything that he been at the shelter the required amount of time 5-7 days (less for puppies, cats, kittens, and owner turn-ins) was pts every single Friday.

They'd taken in over 1300 dogs and only a couple hundred had been saved. The cat situation was much more dire. Since I've been working with them, making a website to feature the dogs, and helping to find transport things are CHANGING there! The shelter director calls me now when puppies come in, or cats are brought in. She holds animals over for me if I'm working on transport for them, and healthy, friendly animals are no longer being pts! I have a huge group of dogs I need to get out of here this weekend or next. 7 tiny puppies are going to a foster for a rescue in Collegeville, PA. 1 dog is going to her forever home in Lakeville, PA. 1 cat is going to her forever home in Brooklyn, NY. 2 adult AKC registered boxers (one very pregnant with lab puppies), a Redbone Coonhound puppy with a heart murmur, 2 6-wks old tiny puppies, and 2 10 wks old puppies are going all the way on to Albany. If you can help us in any way at all to get these animals from here to there, it would save so many lives!

In just the two months I've been there, we've adopted or sent to rescue more than 45 animals! That doesn't count these 17 animals that desperately need to get OUT because we are busting at the seams. Our two fosters are crazy full, and our shelter is getting to the point that the director has warned me that if anything big comes in this week, we'll have to "clean out" "What I'm asking is that anyone at ALL who can help, to PLEASE help me get these animals to safety. I have set up potential legs for the transport shown below. I'd love to get them out of here this weekend, but I'm betting it will have to be next weekend (21st and 22nd) to get it done.
My contact info is aimee@animal-assist.org (@animal-assist.org)

Thanks

Aimee

Frankfort, Kentucky - Heartbreaking Situation

Alexi, this is a heartbreaking situation...... please help!!

Taffy's owner is blind, and recently had a hip replacement which prevents her from being able to get around and care for Taffy. Taffy is 11 years old and has been with her owner since she was a puppy. When I spoke to the owner she was crying on the phone. It is hard for her to let Taffy go but she has no one to help her care for Taffy. Since her owner is blind, Taffy never fully got housetrained because she doesn't bark when she needs to go out, and the owner can't see the signs. Taffy is not up to date with shots, but has been spayed. She says Taffy gets scared in new environments & can become aggressive when scared. We suggest that Taffy not be with small children, but with people who respect her age and temperament.



If you have the compassion to help this lady and her heartbreaking situation then please let me know. She is located in Frankfort, KY.

Jeanine.Sloan@ky.gov (@ky.gov)
or: (502) -319-3444 or: toll free (866) -896-5738

OTRA Trans: Maggie - Senior Labby Girl - Parsons, WV to Davenport, IA -

Hi Alexi,


This beautiful senior labby girl needs our help. She was found wandering along a highway in WV and was almost hit by a car. Please, please help me get Maggie to this wonderful rescue in Iowa to live out her remaining days in a wonderful forever home, where she can find peace, happiness and enjoy her retirement years.









If you’re able to help, please contact me at http://us.f816.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=miskeira@sbcglobal.net


or call ( 313) -806-2033 (cell) or 313-875-6654 (home).


Susan Turturice
OTRA Co-Owner/Transport Coordinator
OTRA Transport Help Needed
Parsons, WV to Davenport, IA


Thank you

Utah disputes report on use of dogs in state prison

WASHINGTON - Utah Corrections officials are disputing a report by a human rights group that listed the Beehive State as one of five prison systems in America that allow the use of dogs to force inmates out of their cells. Utah Corrections spokesman Jack Ford said the report is erroneous since the department has a policy, instituted in 2001, that forbids the use of dogs to extricate inmates from cells. Before that policy, dogs were used in two instances in the last 15 years, including the last time in February 2001 when officers deployed a dog because the inmate had a weapon, Ford said. "This was a practice used rarely, but since 2001 we do not use animals, dogs in forced cell extraction," he said. New York-based Human Rights Watch, a research and advocate organization, issued the report this week saying that five states "permit the use of aggressive, unmuzzled dogs to terrify and even attack prisoners in efforts to remove them from their cells." "The entire world has seen the photo of an Abu Ghraib detainee crouched in terror before a snarling dog, but the use of attack dogs against prisoners here in the U.S. has been a well-kept secret," Jamie Fellner, author of the report and director of the U.S. Program of Human Rights Watch, said in a statement. Fellner said in an interview that a Utah Corrections official told her about



the two uses in the last 15 years, but the department did not say it had instituted a policy prohibiting the practice. If the department sends a copy of its policy to the group, Fellner says, Human Rights Watch will gladly put a notice on its Web site noting the change. "I'm delighted if it has ended," Fellner said. Other states Human Rights Watch listed are Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa and South Dakota. Fellner says Delaware also has complained that it's against policy to use dogs to extricate prisoners but the state has not provided a copy of that mandate. Ford says the Utah policy was changed in 2001 because the department decided it was better for officers in body armor to enter the cell of a prisoner who will not listen to commands. Dogs are still used, Ford says, in some cases when prisoners are rioting or there's a large scuffle, but the dogs are never let off their leashes.

references: http://www.sltrib.com

New Jersey "Update on rescued birds"

To Alexi,

I wanted to send you this update and additional information concerning the rescued birds in New Jersey that I e-mailed you about yesterday.

Channel 6 ABC in Philadelphia had a short feature about this on tonight's 6:00 PM news. The birds were found locked in a small van ~ people heard the birds inside the van and called the Atlantic County SPCA. Apparently, an 80-year-old man who breeds birds had brought them to New Jersey from Arkansas to sell; it is unclear why he left them locked in the van or for how long. Because of his age, the Cruelty Officer, Nancy Beale (who was shown on the news with the birds) did not want to prosecute him, and instead, convinced him to relinquish the birds.

18 of the birds died, but the rest appear to be healthy. There are around 1,000 birds (these were all crammed in a small van!!). According to the news, the birds are safe but are in great need of cages, either loaned or donated, besides, obviously homes.

I also have an additional phone number and an e-mail address for the people to contact to help - I will list all contact information below.

Thanks again, to everyone who may be able to help and for circulating this alert.

If you can help in any way, contact:

Rescuer Claudine Platt at 609-909-3714 or 609-730-3133
Also, here is Claudine's e-mail: cplatt21@comcast.net.

Claudine is working in tandem with Atlantic County SPCA Cruelty Officer Nancy Beale.
You can reach Nancy at 609-027-9059.

The birds are lovebirds, cockatiels, parakeets and finches.

Thank you so much for your kind hearts! Arlene

Courtesy of: Arlene

PETLINE 9 - PETS LOOKING FOR A HOME

Queenie is a 7-year-old Lab/Rottweiler mix who loves to go on walks.


She is very friendly, energetic and affectionate. She would make a great jogging partner. However, potential owners should know she is a dominant female.

Shelter: Clear Creek County Animal Shelter

Phone: 303-679-2398





SPAY/NEUTER QUESTIONS:
Spay USA has a toll free line 1-800-248-SPAY (7729) with phone counselors on hand from 7am to 3pm Monday - Friday MST to help find affordable spay/neuter services. You can also leave a message after hours and get a call back.





references: http://www.9news.com/

Man gets Prison Sentence for Destruction Done by Dogs

Fayetteville (AP) - In Fayetteville, a man is to go to prison for eight years after he admitted abandoning some dogs in a residence he rented in Winslow. The dogs chewed up the wooden floor and died. 30-year-old Dennis Osborn was sentenced on convictions of criminal mischief for causing damage to the rental property. Cruelty to animals is a misdemeanor. But Osborn was charged with criminal mischief and received the heftier penalty because of the damage to the property. In July, the landlord found five dead dogs, three in the home and two in a shed on the property. Osborn claimed the dogs had the Parvo virus before he left. It wasn't clear whether the dogs died before he left or while he was gone because of a lack of food and water. He also pleaded guilty to residential burglary and theft in a separate incident, when he broke into his employer's house and stole some items. Also, the judge revoked his probation from six years ago on fraudulent use of a credit card.




references: http://www.katv.com

Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA - Many Gorgeous Kittens and Cats

If you are a memeber of a dog rescue or organization, or know of a rescue that could help any of these Cats, please contact the above information or
Contact Megan for rescue assistance: 1-866-896-5738



My name is PEPPER.
I am a spayed female, brown tabby Domestic Shorthair.
I am about 6 months old and I weigh 5 pounds.

I am available for adoption.

Animal ID:A669425 Kennel Location: ADOPT CAT

My name is BUTTERCUP.
I am a spayed female, calico American Shorthair.I am about 2 years old and I weigh 8 pounds.
I am available for adoption.
Animal ID:A673445Kennel Location: ADOPT CAT







My name is SQUIGGLES.
I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I am a spayed female, calico American Shorthair. I am about 3 years old and I weigh 6 pounds.
I am available for adoption.
Animal ID:A677088Kennel Location:FOSTER





My name is WIGGLES.
I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption.I am a spayed female, calico American Shorthair.I am about 3 years old and I weigh 6 pounds.
I am available for adoption.
Animal ID:A677089 Kennel Location: FOSTER



My name is TAZ.
I am a neutered male, black Domestic Shorthair.I am about 4 months old and I weigh 1 pounds.
I am available for adoption.
Animal ID:A677216 Kennel Location: ADOPT KIT





My name is TOAD.
I am a neutered male, black smoke and black Domestic Shorthair.I am about 4 months old and I weigh 1 pounds.
I am available for adoption.
Animal IDA677218 Kennel Location ADOPT KIT




Link To Adoptable Pets: PetVersatility Durby Paws Cross- Posting Groups

THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE MANY BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS IN NEED! IF YOU CAN'T RESCUE, ADOPT OR FOSTER, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING OR SPONSORING AN ANIMAL!! A LITTLE HELP GOES SUCH A LONG WAY!


Can find it in your heart to donate to our rescue and work? Whatever your heart motivates you to donate we would surely appreciate the help of your sincerity. You are taking a step just by even considering the thought by helping us care for our animals.

An estimated 5-10 million dogs and cats in shelters are killed each year in the US because there are not enough homes for all of them. Ask me how you can help.. Save a life. Adopt a shelter pet. Volunteer! You can make a difference!
Contact Megan for assistance: 1-866-896-5738 or e-mail: volunteers@petversatility.com

VERY URGENT !! : ( Ohio ) Lorain County Pound- Boxer/Mastiff mix nee

Eleanor from Erie Shores Humane Society called me tonight to ask for help. There is a female boxer/mastiff mix named Shady in cage 5 at the Lorain County Dog Pound who was brought there by her owners. This dog and her sister, a golden, have been at this pound before and a nice citizen paid lots of money to help the owners get the dogs out. The owners now have ended up bringing the dogs back to the pound and the golden was adopted, but Shady is still stuck there. Shady is on the list to be put down on Friday morning before the pound opens. Can someone please help her??
Go to www. loraincounty.us/dogs to see her photo.
She is the smaller dog on the left side of the photo in CAGE 5.If you can help, email Michelle at mreichlin@adelphia.net or call 1-866-896-5738
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.
SHADY IS PICTURED BELOW ON THE RIGHT - JUST 2 YEARS OLD!

Bend Man Arrested for Animal Abuse

A tip of possible animal abuse and neglect made to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a Bend man Wednesday, and 36 sheep and goats were removed from the property on Erickson Road, said authorities.

Last Friday deputies began an investigation into the allegations, and executed a search warrant at 62664 Erickson Road on Tuesday, September 26, said Sgt. Gary Decker. With the assistance of the Humane Society of Redmond, an Oregon State animal welfare officer, and Blissful Acres Rescue Reserve, deputies removed 36 animals from the property.

The following day, 34-year old Daniel B. Sheridan of Bend voluntarily came into the sheriff’s office where he was arrested for six counts of first-degree aggravated animal abuse and 36 counts of animal abuse.
The investigation is continuing, added Decker.

Courtesy of: Bend Weekly News Sources

Puppy with acid burns on her back due to Die 10/12/06, Donation

AALOC WILL DONATE $150 TOWARDS VET CARE FOR THIS PUP WITH ACID BURNS ON BACK. DOG MUST BE RESCUED 10/12...PLEASE SEE EMAIL BELOW.
TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE FROM LANCASTER TO RESCUE...
CALL SHERRI: 310-621-1417 OR JUDY: 310-728-5611



Sorry I could not get a shot of her face... She kept trying to lick the camera! But look at those Sister Patrill Ears! (a "flying nun" reference)When we got to the desk to ask about this dog... they had to check becauseshe was supposed to be euthanized that MOMENT...They will ONLY give us ONE day to find space for her...because she is in the cage ALONE and they need the room she had only been there since oct 3rd.

We were at the Lancaster Shelter today, and this dog was literally going to be put to sleep tonight!!!She has acid burns on her back and is starved to Death! She is in need of help, and we only have till tomorrow (10-11-06) to make a commitment to the shelter. We can help transport the dog to any rescue.(within reason).This shelter is way over the limit with 4 to 8 dogs in each cage she WILL DIE. She has been alone and starved to death.

PLEASE SOMEONE SAVE THIS LITTLE ANGEL. Call Sherri at: 310-621-1417,
Judy at: 310.728.5611
Sherri Ann StankewitzGolddiggersSparky & The Gang
310-325-1788 PH
10-325-1625 FX