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AgileGSD
Work with Breeders? What, Are You Crazy?
< http://www.animalsheltering.org/resource_library/magazine_articles/mar_apr_2003/work_with_breeders.html > > > Charles Schober > As heartwarming as this image is to the general public, the sight of > purebred puppies still makes Stephanie Shain's blood pressure rise. But she >...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Apr 17 2008 4:32 AM
denise m
You experiences with strays
I'm sure most members have at one time come across a stray dog. I know it can be a dilemma as you often have to act quickly and usually you would not have an extra leash or piece of rope handy to restrain a dog. If you have your own dog with you at the time, that can create another problem. So lets...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Apr 16 2008 9:24 AM
shadowsgin
Owner died, Jackie Patterson, need help with pets left behind
I posted the original email in General yesterday. To bring you up to date. Jackie was very active in rescue transport. She passed away Saturday night. She left 3 dogs. It looks like 2 of them have been placed, still need a home for one. They are in the Chicago area if anyone can help the information...
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LAST POST: ON: 4/16/2008 10:13:38 AM
Bonita of Bwana
Think Tank needed to help a rescue agency
Okie dokie folks I need a larger think tank to help think outside the box so to speak. Anyone knowing contact urls or addies to apply for help from funding to media support ? There is a Rescue Agency in Texas that is almost entirely funded by the founder with help via donations. She has 140+ dogs at...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 15 2008 9:55 AM
nymaureen
Shetland Sheepdog Association's views, regarding commercial kennels...
American Shetland Sheepdog and the Canadian Shetland Sheepdog Association Code of Ethics regarding breeding http://www.assa.org/ethical.html NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY: 1) A responsible breeder prohibits the sale of animals or the provision of stud services/brood matrons to commercial operations...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 15 2008 7:17 AM
denise m
Oprah on Puppymills
Well that was interesting. Personally I thought they did a good job on the subject. Because of some of the previous posts (pre-air) I paid particular attention to everyones comments as to weed out any personal agendas. I actually found it fair and balanced. Responsible breeders were mentioned at least...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 13 2008 7:29 PM
aDorkable
Anderson County, SC - Proposing Pit Bull Ban (aDork)
This might be related to what timsdat posted, and if it is I'm sorry for double-posting. This is on the news tonight, a link to the article on CBS' website about it here . He just said, on the air when asked if he was targeting pit bulls, "We are targeting malicious breeds of dog, and I...
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LAST POST: ON: 4/10/2008 11:08:12 PM
AgileGSD
Man Charged W/Cruelty for Not Having Old Dog PTS
Thursday, November 22, 2007 Dead Dog Blues Alan Weisenberg's old pet Chihuahua was confiscated by Animal Control, and later died. He is now being charged with cruelty to animals for letting it live so long. By Jennifer Abel Alan Weisenberg. Picture a female named Bambi, age 18 or 19 years old. But...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Apr 10 2008 9:56 PM
timsdat
BSL Legislation introduced in South Carolina.
See: http://www.scstatehouse.net/cgi-bin/web_bh10.exe?bill1=5010&session=117 H 5010 General Bill, By Duncan A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THE REGULATION OF DANGEROUS ANIMALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE...
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LAST POST: ON: 4/10/2008 10:24:20 PM
DumDog
FL BSL
just saw the news a moment ago and there is some flak about pit bulls and dangerous breeds. i dont have all the info but its probably old news. i'm going to find out and post any findings here for anyone that cares. i dont know when they're going to vote so if anyone does let me know. http:/...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Apr 9 2008 7:44 PM
timsdat
ACLU puts bite on dog-fighting bill
This suprised me that the ACLU got involved. Look at the picture that in in the story. That says a lot about the speechs that elected officials make. See: http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/847395.html Legislation that would allow authorities in California to seize property used for dog fighting...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Apr 9 2008 2:58 PM
timsdat
Bluefield WV passed Dangerous Dog BSL (affecting pit bulls)
See: http://www.bdtonline.com/homepage/local_story_099211951.html?keyword=leadpicturestory Blaine Braithewaite, head of the South Bluefield Neighborhood Association, asked if the ordinance was breed specific. Feuchtenberger said the ordinance adds pit bulls and wolf-hybrids or wolf-mixed breeds as...
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LAST POST: ON: 4/9/2008 1:58:53 PM
eaglerock814
Dog Law Slush Fund Is Huge
Pennsylvania Dog Law Bureau Sits on $15 Million Slush Fund Legality Of Some Grant Awards Questionable by JOHN YATES The American Sporting Dog Alliance http://www.americansportingdogalliance.org (This is the fourth in a series of special reports that will be released in the days prior to...
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LAST POST: ON: 4/9/2008 9:58:44 AM
snownose
Farm to Fridge
Can you stand it? Caution.... http://www.chooseveg.com/animal-cruelty.asp?gclid=CPTs4If4io8CFQUoZAod0FD8uw
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Apr 9 2008 12:55 AM
erica1989
puppy mill exposed in FL - 121 dogs taken and off to a better life
http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/article447142.ece http://www. myfoxtampabay. com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=6244995&version=7&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3. 2. 1 1 point for the animals!
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 8 2008 3:19 PM
snownose
Iditarod 2008 fatality update
Every year I pray that none of the dogs die....but that is wishful thinking....... http://www.iditarod.com/press/release/pressrelease_560.html
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 8 2008 10:21 AM
timsdat
BSL Alert Sylvania Oh.
See: http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=6066903 There's a heated debate in Sylvania at a public meeting over pit bulls. More specifically, it's about vicious dog legislation. Some pet owners think the city is barking up the wrong tree. Capone is a 1-year-old...
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LAST POST: ON: 4/7/2008 11:43:59 PM
eaglerock814
Call For Investigation Of Oprah Report
American Sporting Dog Alliance Seeks Investigation Of Kennels In Oprah Report Asks U.S. And PA Attorney Generals To Find Out Why, Prosecute by JOHN YATES American Sporting Dog Alliance http://www.americansportingdogalliance.org An April 4 report on the Oprah Winfrey Show was a scathing indictment...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 7 2008 8:52 PM
BlackLabbie
For those who missed the OPRAH show and wanted to watch it:
Here the show is, full length, few commercials: http://pomrescue.com/blog1/?p=156
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 7 2008 1:36 PM
HoundMusic
Pet Underpopulation
Ok, this is what I've been saying/seeing for several years. Have been in rescue myself - both privately (which I still do) and for local shelters. I have seen the issues spoken of in this article with my own eyes ... http://spanieljournal.com/33lbaughan.html
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 7 2008 12:45 PM