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Of watchdogs and dogfighting
from ohmidog!
on Monday April 30th, 2012 at 12:20 PM
When a Hollywood movie goes over budget, its no big deal. When one being paid for by taxpayers or even toll violators does, it is. So, as snarky as this investigative report by the 13 Undercover team at Houstons KTRK is at times, it makes some valid points. The Harris County attorneys office [...]Some Philippine dogs get second chance
from ohmidog!
on Monday April 9th, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Reports out of the Philippines indicate most of the remainingdogs seized from a Korean-run dogfighting operation are getting a second chance. The Philippine Daily Inquirer reports that at least two agencies are trying to rehabilitate some of the 223 pit bulls rescued in police raids on March 30. Members of the Philippine Animal Welfare Society [...]Seized dogs in Philippines being put down
from ohmidog!
on Tuesday April 3rd, 2012 at 03:00 PM
Veterinarians and animal welfare workers today euthanized at least nine of the 300pit bulls rescued from a dogfighting ring in the Philippines and they expect to euthanize dozens more primarily because of there are no facilities in which torehabilitate them. Anna Cabrera, of the Philippine Animal Welfare Society, said 17 of the seized [...]Little Red’s adoption becomes final
from ohmidog!
on Monday April 2nd, 2012 at 11:10 AM
More than four years after Little Red came to Best Friends fromthe dogfighting ring that operated on NFL quarterback Michael Vicks property, she has been officially adopted. Susan, a longtime Best Friends supporter from the Midwest, saw Little Reds photo not long after she arrived at the Utah animal sanctuary one of 22 former [...]300 pit bulls seized in the Philippines
from ohmidog!
on Monday April 2nd, 2012 at 10:54 AM
More than 300 pit bulls were seized from a farm where fighting dogs were keptin a town south of Manila, and eight South Koreans were arrested many of whom were out on bail after earlier arrests on dogfighting charges. Many of the rescued dogs taken during raids on a dogfighting arena and a [...]Battered pit bull found in Anne Arundel
from ohmidog!
on Friday March 9th, 2012 at 10:40 PM
For the second time in just over a month, Anne Arundel County officials are trying to track down owners of a pit bull found severely injured and abandoned. A resident brought an injured female pit bull to animal control headquarters last week after she was found on Ritchie Highway near 11th Avenue less than [...]Dog Fighting Crackdown in Missouri
from For Love of a Dog Talking Dog
on Thursday March 8th, 2012 at 09:48 AM
Dog rescued from a MO dog fighting operation 2009 (CBS News) According to the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation (MAAL), at their request Missouri Senator John Lamping has introduced legislation to crackdown on dog fighting. In Missouri one of the largest impediments to suppressing dog fighting is the problem of what to do with the fighting dogs seized during the investigations and raids of dog fights. Currently, state prosecutors can seek a disposition hearing for animals that have...Suspected bait dog found in Linthicum
from ohmidog!
on Thursday February 9th, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Animal control officers in Anne Arundel County are seeking the owners of an injured pit bull found last week in Linthicum. And its not so they can hold a reunion. Acitizen called authorities about the dog, found onthe 600 block of Andover Road, NBC 4 in Washington reported. Officers found the dog suffering from multiple [...]What would you do?
from Passion for Pits
on Monday January 30th, 2012 at 04:03 PM
Will anyone speak up if they witness someone trying to adopt a pit bull for fighting? The show "What would you do?" (watch here on Hulu)sets up a hidden-camera to see if anyone would stop a dog being sold into dog fighting. While this would never happen (fighting dogs are usually bred for the purpose and can fetch large sums if they comes from prize-winning blood lines) its surprising how little direct confrontation there is. I'm happy to see one man directly confronting the couple, but I...Hope for the 27. A Cleveland Pittie Story
from My Brown Newfies
on Friday January 13th, 2012 at 05:02 AM
Let's face it, I am a Newfie person. I am now, and will always be a person who will share their life with a Newfoundland. However, with that being said that doesn't mean that I don't have enough room in my heart for another breed to be passionate about. In fact, I have enough room in my heart to be passionate about any dog, mix or purebred. I think most of us do. Today we are going to talk about the Pittie in me. I have learned a lot about the Pit Bull over the last few years through blogging...
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