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K-9 Officer “Rudy” Caught a Suspect an Alleged Burglar
Posted on 31 October 2011
From: KKTV.com
A police dog ended an alleged burglar’s attempt at running away.
Police were called Sunday evening to the 3300 block of North Academy after a witness reported seeing several males break into a business. Once on scene, K-9 Officer Juhl saw one of the suspects fleeing the area, and chased him to a block away.
According to police, Juhl ordered the suspect to stop running, and deployed K-9 Rudy after the suspect refused.
K-9 Rudy caught the suspect, who has been determined to be the only one of the males seen at the business to actually enter it after breaking the front glass. The suspect, a juvenile, was then arrested on charges of second-degree burglary, obstructing a police officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, and underage consumption of alcohol.
Read more: KKTV.com
Mary VanDeCarr, 85, Doesn’t Let Injury Slow Her Down (Video)
Posted on 31 October 2011
From: 7 News, WHDH
UNDATED — Dog agility training is not an easy pursuit.
It takes determination, dedication, and physical fitness, both for the dog and its two-legged friend.
That’s what makes Mary VanDeCarr an inspiration.
Read more: 7News, WHDH
“Tara” Lost Her Best Friend “Bella”
Posted on 31 October 2011
From: AZCentral.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A stray dog that developed an unlikely friendship with an Asian elephant at a sanctuary in Tennessee has died from a likely coyote attack, sanctuary officials said.
An animal odd couple, Bella, the dog, and Tarra, an 8,700 pound former performing elephant, were inseparable at the 2,200-acre sanctuary in Hohenwald and even inspired a children’s book.
The Elephant Sanctuary said in a statement Friday that Bella was found earlier this week near Tarra’s barn suffering from injuries likely caused by a coyote. Sanctuary CEO Rob Atkinson said he thinks the dog may have been attacked elsewhere on the grounds and Tarra brought the dog’s body back to the barn.
The sanctuary was founded in 1995 as the nation’s largest natural habitat for Asian and African elephants.
Read more: AZCentral.com
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SAT 10/29/11 “Classie” Won BIS #22 in GA
Posted on 31 October 2011
“Daniel” The Beagle Survives Gas Chamber (+Video)
Posted on 28 October 2011
By Pei-Sze Cheng
From: NBC New York
A miracle dog that did not die when put into a gas chamber has come to New Jersey for adoption after his incredible survival.
Daniel the beagle was a stray in Florence, Ala., when he was placed into a shelter by animal control officials. After he was not claimed or adopted, he was put into a gas chamber to be put down with other unadopted dogs.
But after the animal control officer went back to the chamber, there was Daniel, still alive.
“They were all dead except for Daniel who was wagging his tail,” said Linda Schiller of Eleventh Hour Rescue, the group that rescued Daniel and brought him to New Jersey. “He’s a miracle.”
Gassing chambers work by pumping carbon monoxide into a sealed space, eventually suffocating the animals.
Some argue it takes only minutes for the animals to lose consciousness and die, but the gas cycle is run for much longer, as much as 30 minutes, to be sure it has worked.
According to Vincent Grasso, an animal control officer in Florence, Daniel had been inside the chamber with the other dogs for a scheduled 17-minute cycle.
Grasso said it is highly unusual for a dog to emerge from the chamber alive, and it is shelter policy that if that happens, a dog would be given a second chance.
Grasso said they brought Daniel to see the veterinarian and to make sure he was OK. Once Daniel was found to be in good health, they began to search for a permanent home.
Schiller and her rescue group learned of Daniel’s miraculous story and brought him to New Jersey, where they are looking for a family to take care of him. She also hopes that this tough little beagle will become the face of a campaign against gassing.
According to the Humane Society, many states still allow animal gassing in some form. A growing number, including New York and New Jersey, have banned it.
Alabama has also banned gassing but the law will not take effect until next year. The Humane Society estimates that between six million and eight million animals are brought to shelters every year, and that as many as four million of them are euthanized.
“It’s a common misconception that they only gas bad or mean dogs,” said Schiller. “They gas nursing moms and babies, they gas 8-week-old puppies. They gas a dog like Daniel, who has a lot of life and is a good dog.”
Schiller hopes that the publicity around Daniel’s story will generate new interest for people to adopt shelter pets.
“There are thousands of dogs dying as we speak,” said Schiller. “So if you can’t adopt Daniel then maybe you can adopt another pet from Eleventh Hour Rescue or from your local shelter.”
Read more: NBC New York
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Saving the Endangered Pembrokeshire Terrier
Posted on 27 October 2011
By Rachael Misstear
From: WalesOnline
Photo: A campaign has begun to save the Sealyham Terrier from extinction
IT IS a dog whose roots lie firmly in Pembrokeshire but the plucky terrier favoured by Princess Margaret and Alfred Hitchcock could be doomed to extinction in Britain.
The staggering decline in the Sealyham terrier’s popularity has seen the number of puppies registered with the Kennel Club fall to fewer than 50 in the UK, prompting Country Life magazine to launch a campaign aimed at saving the breed.
Sealyhams – little white dogs which have been described as “rarer than a tiger” – were first bred by keen huntsman Captain John Tucker-Edwardes between 1850 and 1891 at his home Sealyham House to catch rabbits, rats and other vermin.
It is thought they were produced from a mixture of Dandie Dinmont, the now-extinct English white terrier, the fox terrier, the West Highland and the corgi, the Queen’s favourite breed.
Sam Richards, the endangered breed’s international president, and owner of the dogs’ ancestral home between Haverfordwest and Fishguard, said the Sealyham was an important part of Welsh heritage.
“At one time the dog was world-renowned and we really have to do all we can to make sure we don’t lose this breed forever,” he said yesterday.
“Captain John Tucker-Edwardes is buried in the churchyard here next to our estate here and we are very proud that his special breed of dog was bred by him in Wales.”
At the peak of their popularity in the 1920s more than 2,000 puppies were registered with the Kennel Club. Latest figures show 49 Sealyham puppies were registered with it in the UK last year.
“That is actually a very slight improvement on three years ago when only 43 were registered,” said Mr Richards.
That figure placed the breed in the bottom three most endangered breeds on the Kennel Club’s Vulnerable Native Breeds list. A Sealyham winning Best in Show at Crufts for the first time in 2009 failed to have an impact as the competition was not televised that year.
With a picture of a Sealyham on its cover, Country Life’s latest edition has sent an “SOS” – “Save our Sealyhams” – to readers.
“If we can save the rhino or tiger, we can surely save this useful and charming breed of dog,” its editorial says.
It describes the breed as “both cheerful companion and efficient pest controller”, which “aren’t neurotic” and have a “non-shedding coat”.
Janet Wonnacott, secretary of the Sealyham Terrier Club in Milford Haven, said the dogs make ideal family dogs.
“We show these dogs all around the country and here in Pembrokeshire but they really are a great family pet and were once one of the most popular breeds in the world,” she said.
Harry Parsons, founder of the Working Sealyham Terrier Club, has 13 terriers, who are used as a pack to get rid of rats on farms. He and his wife Gail also tour game fairs to raise awareness of the breed.
“To sustain a breed I think you need between 300 to 500 pups a year,” said Mr who lives in Brixham, Devon.
“My aim is to get them into good young people’s homes. They are intelligent and need to be part of a family.”
Among the breed’s reported high-profile owners included King George V whose terrier Jack died in 1928. Princess Margaret owned two of the breed, called Pippin and Johnny. The latter was looked after by the Queen Mother when her daughter fell ill. Other owners have included Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Humphrey Bogart, and Bette Davis.
The Kennel Club has blamed the decline of the £450-each pets partly on the popularity of “designer” continental dogs such as Shih Tzus while another possible reason was the ban on tail docking in 2006. Experts say the dogs’ tails were traditionally docked to the strongest point, meaning that farmers could pull them out of rabbit holes.
A Club spokesman said: “We are concerned that too many people choose a breed purely because they have seen it flaunted by celebrities and fail to look beyond the obvious choices to the more obscure breeds which may perhaps be a better fit for their lifestyle.”
Read more: WalesOnline
“Midnight” Escaped from Pet Plus Store in NJ, Reward Offered
Posted on 27 October 2011
From: 6ABC.com
DELRAN, N.J. – October 27, 2011 (WPVI) — A pet store in New Jersey is offering a $500 reward for a dog that got away after a grooming appointment on Wednesday night.
The dog, named Midnight, is a one-year-old Yorkie-Bishon mix. He was taken to the Pets Plus store in Delran for grooming.
After his grooming, store workers say Midnight’s owners weren’t able to come to the store right away, so an employee took the dog outside to relieve himself.
While outside, Midnight slipped out of his collar and ran away.
Workers say Midnight ran from the front of Pets Plus, across Route 130 and into the Walgreens parking lot at the intersection of Route 130 and Fairview.
He then slipped into a dark area and workers lost sight of him.
Pets Plus says it is offering the $500 reward for Midnight’s safe return, no questions asked.
Anyone with information is asked to call Pets Plus of Delran at 856-764-4414.
Read more: 6ABC.com
Dog Bit Off the Ear of a Woman Who Was Having a Seizure
Posted on 27 October 2011
By Associated Press
From: Boston Herald
PHILADELPHIA — Authorities in Philadelphia say a dog bit off the right ear of a woman who was having a seizure.
Police said the 19-year-old woman was in a home in the Wynnefield section of west Philadelphia when the family dog attacked at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday
The woman was taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where she was reported in stable condition.
A police spokeswoman said officers recovered the ear, put on ice and took it the hospital.
The 6-month-old pit bull mix dog was taken to the Pennsylvania SPCA, where it will be evaluated for 10 days.
Read more: Boston Herald
Canine Pet Expo & AKC Dog Show at the R.I. Convention Center, December 8-11, 2011
Posted on 27 October 2011
Thursday, 10/27/11
Press Release
COME! STAY! SHOP! AT THE CANINE PET EXPO & AKC DOG SHOW
AT THE R.I. CONVENTION CENTER, DECEMBER 8-11, 2011
Show boasts new name, new sponsor, reduced admission price for adults
and free entrance for kids under 12
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (October 14, 2011) — Formerly known as Providence’s
Bay Colony Dog Show, the Canine Pet Expo and AKC Dog Show is one of
the nation’s largest American Kennel Club (AKC) dog events, and is
proud to remain in Providence for its annual cluster of dog shows
after a 100-year history in Boston. This four-day, all-breed American
Kennel Club dog show will be held December 8-11, 2011 8a-4p at the
R.I. Convention Center in Providence (One Sabin Street, 401-458-6000).
Sponsored by Purina, the show attracts over 5,000 entries, 40 holiday
shopping vendors and public service booths, and 8,000 spectators. In
addition to “Best in Show” competition at the end of each day, this
year’s show features canine demonstrations of agility, frisbee,
flyball and nosework. Dog lovers will enjoy high-quality holiday
shopping and family-friendly weekend activities as a kids’ play area,
“Meet the Breed” and breed rescue parade events, free coloring books,
and a chance to see thousands of the nation’s top purebred dogs under
one “woof”.
Most dog lovers prefer to simply roam the show’s “backstage” grooming
areas, filled with over 160 different types of AKC purebred dogs being
primped by expert breeders, handlers and professional groomers for
their turn in the show ring. This is a great place to ask questions,
learn more about your favorite breeds, and talk with professionals in
the dog fancy.
WEEKEND DEMONSTRATIONS, 10 a.m.-3 p.m (subject to change):
– “Meet the Breeds” – a great place to meet the nation’s top purebred
dogs and reputable breeders while learning more about a handful of
breeds’ history, standards, and unique qualities.
– “Training You To Train Your Dog” – expert dog trainers share tips
on dog training and answer questions.
– Daily Agility Demonstrations (all days, 10a & 1:30p) Agility expert
Lois Tolley of Ivoryton, Ct. demonstrates the art and science of
agility with Mia, a Flat-Coated Retriever, and Phoenix, a Finnish
Lapphund, and answering questions about one of the fastest growing
sports in the U.S. (Note: Agility trials are not available at this
year’s show, but you can find out more about how to get involved in
the sport.)
– Flyball Demonstrations by Kathy Buckley, Canine Mastery
JumpMasters. Learn about the fun and fast-paced sport of flyball
racing, from the training and the equipment, and watch an exciting
flyball demonstration. Saturday only.
– Frisbee Demonstrations by Yankee Flyers Dog and Disc Club
– Nosework Demonstrations by Masterpeace Dog Training of Franklin, Mass.
A nonprofit organization promoting responsible dog breeding and
ownership, the Canine Pet Expo and AKC dog show is managed by three
AKC purebred dog organizations: Middlesex County Kennel Club, Ladies
Dog Club, and Eastern Dog Club. Proceeds from the show are donated to
local dog-related charities. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; tickets are
$10 adults/seniors and free for children under 12.
Visit www.caninepetexpo.com for ring schedules and a printable $1
discount coupon for adult admissions. NOTE: you can’t bring your dog
to the dog show, but you can bring him home a treat!
Media/marketing contact:
Julie Dennehy, Dennehy Public Relations
508-533-8311 or julie@dennehypr.com <mailto:julie@dennehypr.com>
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“Chloe”, Guide Dog Comes to Being Successful on the Cross Country Course (+Video)
Posted on 27 October 2011
By Darrielle Snipes
From: WKYC.com
Photo: Sami Stoner and her guide dog Chloe.
LEXINGTON — Chloe is the first dog to ever approved by the Ohio High School Athletic Association to participate in a sport.
She and her owner, Sami Stoner, aren’t letting any obstacles get in their way when it comes to being successful on the cross country course or in life.
Sami has Stargardt’s disease and is legally blind. Stargardt is a juvenile onset macular degeneration that causes blind spots.
The 16 year-old was diagnosed in the 8th grade, just as she started to run cross country. This concerned her parents.
“She runs off into the woods with cross country and you are Always praying she comes back,” says Keith Stoner, Sami’s dad.
Until recently a family friend became her guide with the Lexington High School Cross Country team.
But when Sami’s guide graduated high school, many thought she would hang up her running shoes. But then Chloe came into their lives.
Chloe is a guide dog from Pilot Dogs in Columbus. The year-and-a-half old golden retriever has become Sami’s eyes. And Chloe is by Sami’s side at all times, even at school. It has given Sami a sense of independence.
“Going shopping. Going to the mall. Everything is funnier with the dog,” says Sami Stoner.
But when it came to competing, there was one huge obstacle; Chloe couldn’t help Sami run in meets.
So, Sami’s coach and school’s athletic director made a plea to the Ohio High School Athletic Association. At first, they were turned down. The school persisted.
Just days before the first competition, Sami and Chloe were cleared to race.
Sami and Chloe don’t start with the rest of the runners. Chloe guides Sami through rough terrain.
“Everybody was cheering we were all crying,” says Lisa Stoner, Sami’s mom.
With Chloe by her side Sami, this duo is on course to break down barriers for those who face challenges.
“She has changed my life so much,” says Sami.
The first time they ran together, Sami ran her personal best, finishing in just under 30 minutes.
Read more: WKYC.com
Halloween Comes Early for Detroit Zoo’s Animals
Posted on 26 October 2011
Halloween came early at the Detroit Zoo on Wednesday. The zoo’s inhabitants were given pumpkins filled with treats to eat, play with, tear apart and smash. The idea: stimulate the natural behaviors of the animals.
Aquarium Hopes New Whale Is a Stud (Video)
Posted on 26 October 2011
Woman Left Her Dog Without Food or Water for Days While She Went Out Drinking.
Posted on 26 October 2011
From: BBC News
An Edinburgh woman has been banned from keeping animals for life after she left her dog without food or water for days while she went out drinking.
Carol Buchanan, 42, pled guilty to causing 14-month-old lurcher cross-breed Bonnie unnecessary suffering.
At Edinburgh Sheriff Court, she admitted failing to provide food and veterinary attention.
Buchanan abandoned Bonnie for at least two days in October 2010 when she went to meet a friend for drinks
The Scottish SPCA was alerted to Bonnie’s suffering when neighbours heard her howling.
Senior SPCA inspector Stuart Murray said: “We are delighted that Buchanan has received a life ban on keeping animals as she is clearly unfit to provide any animal with the care and attention it needs.
“Bonnie was emaciated when we rescued her and there was no food or water left in her reach.”
Bonnie was rescued by the charity and cared for at its Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue Centre before finding a new home.
Read more: BBC News
Dog’s Tag Information Led the Police to a Suspect.
Posted on 26 October 2011
By Bob Mims
From: The Salt Lake Tribune
The dog may be man’s best friend, but a canine proved to be the undoing of a Provo burglary suspect.
Provo police Lt. John Geyerman said shortly after 5 a.m. Wednesday, a man noticed the interior light of his car, parked outside his home, was on. Property from inside the vehicle was piled on the ground next to the vehicle.
About a block away, in the area of 500 South and 1400 West, the victim spotted the suspect, accompanied by a dog, walking away with tools in hand. The victim confronted the suspect and told him he had called police.
“The [alleged] burglar responded by stating, ‘I have a gun, don’t make me kill anybody.’ The suspect then ran off , leaving his dog at the crime scene,” Geyerman said.
Police checked the animal’s tag and found information that led them to the suspect.
The 22-year-old man was questioned but Geyerman said an arrest was not immediately made. Instead, he said, the case was turned over to the Provo City Attorney’s Office for screening of possible burglary and weapons violations charges.
From: The Salt Lake Tribune
“Bernie” Who Received the First-of-its-Kind Stem Cell Treatment Now for Adaption
Posted on 26 October 2011
By Lauren DiSanto
From: NBC Philadelphia
Bernie, a 2-year-old pit bull who received the first-of-its-kind stem cell treatment, is looking for a new home.
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County says they are currently accepting adoption applications for the unique canine.
“He’s a young, energetic guy and will need to go to a home who will commit to giving him the exercise, playtime, and positive training he’s missed out on,” says a spokesman for the ARL.
Bernie gained a lot of attention in August, after Berks County veterinarian Dr. Boyd Wagner used a stem cell treatment to replace his foot pads. The dog’s paws were burned after he was left on a scorching hot rooftop in July, according to police.
Wagner said they were some of the worst burns he’s ever seen in his 25 years of veterinary.
Read more: NBC Philadelphia
Owners Are Forced to Give Away Their Pets Due the Economy
Posted on 26 October 2011
By John Rondy
From: Reuters
(Reuters) – Many Wisconsin animal shelters are at or near capacity, reflecting a national trend as more pet owners are forced to give away their dogs and cats because they can’t afford to keep them.
“Where before it might have been due to pet allergies or the owner had a baby or some other reason, now the financial side is the predominant reason why people give up their pets,” said Gayle Viney, spokeswoman for the Dane County Humane Society in Madison.
“Either they lost their home, they lost their job — these are animals we normally wouldn’t have received, because sadly, families are having to make these decisions,” Viney said.
The Coulee Region Humane Society near La Crosse, Wisconsin, is always over capacity with cats, but recently has not had enough room for dogs, says executive director Heather Schmid.
Once dogs leave the shelter, more are waiting to come in, Schmid said.
“I certainly think the economy is a factor — it has been for a couple of years,” Schmid said. “We have definitely seen an increase in people surrendering their pets due to loss of a job, or downsizing from a home to an apartment.”
The overflow in Wisconsin shelters is being experienced by shelters nationally due to economic hard times, said Inga Fricke, director of sheltering and pet care issues for the Humane Society of the United States.
“Most shelters struggle with greater demand for their services than they are able to provide,” Fricke said.
Shelters face an increasing burden as more people surrender pets due to economic reasons such as job loss or home foreclosure, Fricke said. They also face funding pressure.
The same economic reasons cause fewer people to adopt pets, though Viney said the Madison Humane Society has been successful at promoting adoption through price breaks.
Shelters that use euthanasia have found themselves euthanizing a higher number of animals so that they can humanely care for the animals kept alive, Fricke said.
“Other organizations that do not euthanize turn animals away, or keep taking in animals and exceed capacity,” Fricke said.
Fricke estimates that six to eight million animals are sheltered annually, while three to four million are euthanized.
(Writing and reporting by John Rondy; Editing by Mary Wisniewski and David Bailey)
Read more: Reuters
PitBull Shot After attacking a K-9 Officer
Posted on 26 October 2011
A Virginia Beach police officer investigating an armed robbery shot a pitbull after he and his K-9 were attacked.
Police spokesman Jimmy Barnes said around 4:15 p.m. the officer was responding to a call about a home invasion in the 2200 block of Paris Street at the end of Gatewood Avenue.
Barnes said the incident ended up not being a home invasion, but the robbery of an individual outside the home.
Two men knocked on the caller’s door, asking for a man who did not live there. While the resident was on the phone with 911, another man pulled up in front of the home on a scooter. The suspects attacked the man on the scooter and robbed him of his belongings.
As the responding officer and his K-9 unit tracked down the suspects, they were approached and attacked by a medium-sized pitbull.
The officer shot the pitbull once in the shoulder. The pitbull was taken to the veterinarian by the owner for treatment.
The officer and his K-9 did not require any medical attention. The suspects in the robbery were caught a short distance from where the K-9 was tracking them.
Read more: MSNBC
Raw Video: Tiger Cubs Debut at Sydney Zoo (Video)
Posted on 25 October 2011
Sydney’s Taronga Zoo displayed three Sumatran tiger cubs for the first time Tuesday.
Clever Cat (Video)
Posted on 25 October 2011
Asheville Police Are Asking for the Public’s Help in Finding a Dog which Bit a 5-Year-Old
Posted on 25 October 2011
From: Citizen-Times
ASHEVILLE— City police are asking for the public’s help in finding the owners of a dog which bit a 5-year-old child.
Police say the incident happened at 11 a.m. Saturday at the City Market, located in the Public Works parking lot on S. Charlotte Street. The child was standing in line with a relative, according to the victim’s mother, and a dog was close by with a young white male and a young white female.
The dog bit the child in the left ring finger causing a small puncture, according to a police news release. The dog owners did not leave their names and are unknown at this time.
The dog was described as a medium-sized, mixed breed with a stocky build and short coat of blonde hair.
Police said the recommended course of action for a dog bite on a human, when the dog cannot be identified, is a series of preventative vaccinations, which can be costly and unpleasant for the child involved.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Zach McTaggert, an animal control officer, at 259-5539.
Read more: Citizen-Times
Pitbull Mix Recently Bit a Mail Carrier in Norfolk Avenue
Posted on 25 October 2011
By The Associated Press
From: The Examiner
In the everyday battle of mail carrier vs. dog, one dog temporarily came out ahead — and 10 Norfolk apartments now have no mail.
WAVY-TV (http://bit.ly/uGfCwj) reports a 6-year-old pitbull mix recently bit a mail carrier, so now the Postal Service has stopped delivering to the apartments along a Norfolk Avenue cul-de-sac.
For now, residents will have to go the post office to pick up their mail.
Norfolk Animal Control was contacted after the postal carrier was bitten and the dog, named Bubba, has been quarantined for 10 days. The dog’s owner has been cited for failing to keep the dog current on its shots.
Read more: The Examiner
“Jaggar” Found Dead by Police
Posted on 25 October 2011
By Paul Suarez
From: The Columbian.
The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office on Monday recovered the body of a dog that is believed to be one missing from a Woodland woman’s home.
Jennifer Thomas said her dog, an English bulldog named Jaggar, disappeared a few weeks ago.
The sheriff’s office was tipped by a caller who reported seeing the body of a dog lying by railroad tracks near the 2400 block of Talley Way in Kelso, a bulletin said.
The dog is believed to be Jaggar, the sheriff’s office said Monday night.
The remains were recovered by the Cowlitz County Humane Society on Monday. A veterinarian is scheduled to examine the animal on Tuesday to determine the cause of death.
The dog died somewhere between 48 and 72 hours before being found, according to initial estimates.
Several days after her dog disappeared, Thomas said she got threatening text messages from a number she doesn’t recognize asking for prescription pain medicine and cash in exchange for Jaggar. She was told if she went to the police or didn’t cooperate, the next message she received would come with photos of the dog being tortured, she said.
“This appears to be a sad ending to this part of the investigation,” Cowlitz County Sheriff Mark Nelson said in the release. “We’ve put many hours into this case, and I hate that the dog was killed, whether by a train, or any other means. It doesn’t mean that we’re done with the investigation. We’ll follow any leads we get to find who took Jaggar.”
Deputy Laura Thurman is looking for the extortionists. Anyone with information is asked to call her at 360-577-3092. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers, which generally offers rewards, at 360-577-1206.
Read more: The Columbian
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Dog Shot 38 Times
Posted on 25 October 2011
By Amy Wan
From: The Daily Californian
Photo: Daphne, the pitbull who was shot 38 times with a pellet gun, is now being housed at the Berkeley Animal Shelter.
When an abandoned dog was dropped off by police at the Berkeley Animal Shelter last month, staff found nothing out of the ordinary.
But when she was taken to the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society last week to be spayed, the attending veterinarian discovered something odd: The dog had 38 pellet gun bullets lodged inside her skin.
Daphne, a one-year-old pit bull, was rescued by Berkeley Police Department officers last month in a parking lot at the corner of Addison Street and Bolivar Drive in West Berkeley, according to Kate O’Connor, manager of the city’s Animal Care Services. Last Tuesday, veterinarians at the humane society found — through x-rays — that the bumps under her skin originally thought to be ticks were actually bullets.
O’Connor said she believes the shots are the result of someone using the dog as target practice or possibly a neighbor who had gotten annoyed with the dog’s barking.
“Whoever did it was a very sadistic, sick person,” she said.
Daphne was also found with her ears halfway cut off — a procedure that veterinarians do purely for looks, O’Connor said.
Seven months ago, two six-month-old dogs of the same breed — one of whom was found with a pellet in her face — were picked up in the same parking lot, according to O’Connor. Animal services staff believe the three may be sisters from the same home, she said.
“The idea is beyond me,” said Bela Kisamov, medical director at the humane society. “We work with these animals on a daily basis, and to know that there are people out there — people who would shoot a dog 38 times — is unfathomable.”
According to O’Connor, the city’s animal shelter sees many cases of neglect and cruelty each year, including instances of animals with their bones dislodged, chain collars imbedded in their necks and fur matted with blood.
“A lot of animals (who come in) are badly injured — I wouldn’t want to hazard a guess at how many,” she said. “In the last two years, the number has increased. I think the economy is affecting people so they can’t afford to have pets.”
According to statistics released by Animal Care Services, the shelter took in more than 1,500 dogs and cats from the public in 2010. Over 500 of those animals were adopted, but 93 were deemed untreatable and euthanized.
The staff at Animal Care Services are currently trying to find a home for Daphne, who, after being treated for her injuries, has recently been put up for adoption. O’Connor said staff are considering several interested people and are looking for somewhere the dog will feel safe and secure.
“The fact that (these animals) come through us and that we get to help them and put them out into the adoptable world is really rewarding,” Kisamov said. “It’s rewarding and heartbreaking.”
Read more: The Daily Californian
SUN 10/23/11 “Roy” Went BIS in MA
Posted on 25 October 2011
SUN 10/23/11 “Elvis” Won BIS in IL
Posted on 24 October 2011
SUN 10/23/11 “Spencer” Went BIS in GA
Posted on 24 October 2011
SUN 10/23/11 “Hazel” Won BIS in OK
Posted on 24 October 2011
SUN 10/23/11 “Teddy” Went BIS in NE
Posted on 24 October 2011
Document: Cadaver Dog ‘Hit’ at Mo. Baby’s Home (Video)
Posted on 23 October 2011
An FBI cadaver dog reacted to the scent of a dead person inside the Kansas City home where a baby girl disappeared nearly three weeks ago, according to a police affidavit Friday. The parents reported their 10-month-old daughter missing Oct. 4.
Elderly Woman Threw Kittens Out of Car, One Dead (Video)
Posted on 23 October 2011
First Person: Alaska Tiger’s Toothy Troubles (Video)
Posted on 23 October 2011
After years of walking around with a broken tooth, a 7-year-old Siberian tiger at the Alaska Zoo got a visit from a dentist. Kunali underwent a root canal with a little help from zoo staff and a local endodontist.
‘Mouth to Snout’ From Firefighters Saves Dog (Video)
Posted on 23 October 2011
A yellow lab in Wausau, Wisconsin is pulled from a smoky house, then revived by firefighters after they performed a ‘mouth to snout’ rescue. (Oct. 21)
SAT 10/22/11 “Era” Went BIS in GA
Posted on 23 October 2011
SAT 10/22/11 “McKee” Won BIS in MA
Posted on 23 October 2011
SAT 10/22/11 “Heidi” Went BIS in MD
Posted on 23 October 2011
SAT 10/22/11 “Chanel” Won BIS #63 in NE
Posted on 23 October 2011
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