Showing 26 posts tagged with "humane society"
Source: Associated Press, September 28, 2009
Authorities in Pennsylvania are offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in dogfighting.
The reward was announced Monday in Philadelphia by Attorney General Tom Corbett and The Humane Society of the United States. It also applies to other animal combat, such as cockfighting.
The [...]
Source: Associated Press
NEW YORK — Animal-welfare groups are accusing the trustees of hotel queen Leona Helmsley’s multibillion-dollar estate of ignoring her wishes that the lion’s share of the money should go to the dogs.
Instead, the animal advocates said Tuesday, the trustees have shown “disdain” for Helmsley’s pet cause by donating only $100,000 to dog welfare.
Three [...]
Source: KTVI.com, July 15, 2009
The Missouri Humane Society needs some expert help. The agency is making a nationwide plea that could save the lives of dogs rescued from the nation’s largest dog fighting ring.
“They deserve their second chance just like the rest of them,” says Debbie Hill, choking back tears. She is the Incident Commander [...]
Source: Star-Telegram.com, July 11, 2009
Authorities on Tuesday seized about 500 dogs housed in wire crates and pens in Montague County, according to the Humane Society of North Texas.
The Montague County Sheriff’s Department served warrants Tuesday morning on about 1,200 acres of private property near Bowie after complaints about the animals’ living conditions and veterinary care, [...]
Source: MyF0x.com, July 8, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas – More than 500 dogs and puppies have been taken from what officials call a large puppy mill in Montague County .
According to the North Texas Humane Society, more than 50 volunteers worked through the holiday weekend to prepare for the arrival of the animals on Tuesday.
The canines [...]
