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Pit bull from Craigslist dragged on highway
from ohmidog!
on Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 at 11:00 AM
A pit bull mix purchased two weeks ago through an ad on Craigslist is being treated for injuries received when his new owners dragged him behind their Jeep, police said. Four people werecharged with animal cruelty inTroutdale, Oregon, in connection with the dragging of the dog, named Rhino. Police say they received several calls Monday [...]Torrey Smith Joins Anti-Animal Abuse Campaign
on Friday May 18th, 2012 at 05:24 PM
Scoring a touchdown with dog devotees, football star Torrey Smith wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens tackles the topic of animal abuse by showing his support for the Show Your Soft Side campaign.
Hoping that positive images of role models with their pets will have the power to change the perception of Baltimores misguided adolescents, who look upon the mistreatment of animals as a sign of manliness, an array of the citys top sports stars have teamed up with The Mayors Anti-Animal Abuse...
Cops and dogs II: An apology in Vermont
from ohmidog!
on Thursday May 17th, 2012 at 10:45 AM
The chief of police in Brattleboro, Vermont, has apologized for the departments shooting of a sick dog with a shotgun on school grounds. Chief Gene Wrinn , acknowledged that his officers didnt follow procedure during the March 21 incident and that they failed to call animal control officers, in accordance with policy. His remarkscame during [...]Cops and dogs I: Tasered in Illinois
from ohmidog!
on Thursday May 17th, 2012 at 10:34 AM
A woman whose pit bull died after it was stunned with a Taser by a police officer in Roselle said it wasnt necessary to use that muchforce on the animal. I want the officer to know that what he did was wrong, Haley Pekala, 20, told the Chicago Tribune Tuesday. There was no need to [...]Tank the Unstoppable Pit Bull
from Handicapped Pets
on Wednesday May 16th, 2012 at 09:57 PM
Tank the UnstoppableMeet Tank the Unstoppable -a pit bull from Arkansas with a lot of love to give and endless determination to overcome a paralyzing injury. Tank was a stray wandering the streetsin search of a home to call his own. BeforeTank could settle in permanently with some kind folks who had begun feeding and looking after him, he was cruelly shot in the back and lost his ability to walk on all fours. Tank has made his way into the hearts and home of a family who cares for him, but he...
Accused dog killer arraigned in New Haven
from ohmidog!
on Wednesday May 16th, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Twenty-two-year-old Alex Wullaert, accused of choking his dog to death when it misbehaved,arrived for a court hearing in New Haven yesterday amid shouts of coward and murderer. Wullaert, of Branford, Conn.,was arraignedin New Haven Superior Court on animal cruelty and littering charges and released when he promised to appear in court for his next hearing, [...]sweet Patrick
from Travel, She Wrote
on Tuesday May 15th, 2012 at 08:24 PM
this is such a great video on Patrick onNews 12 NJs The Pet Stop
NHL Star Bryan Bickell Helps Pit Bulls
on Friday May 11th, 2012 at 06:08 PM
Offering an assist to dogs who are dogged by discrimination, NHL star Bryan Bickell of the Chicago Blackhawks has teamed up with two non-profits that have made changing the misguided perception about Pit Bulls their goal.
The proud Poppa of a pretty Pittie named Bailey, the Left Winger recently stepped off the ice and in front of a camera with his fur baby and his fiancee Amanda Caskenette to show his support for Chicago Loves Pits, a collaboration between Found Chicago-- a no-kill center...
Where Maryland pit bull owners can turn
from ohmidog!
on Friday May 11th, 2012 at 11:25 AM
The Maryland Court of Appeals opinion declaring all pit bulls and conceivably any dog with any pit bull in it inherently dangerous shouldnt be interpreted as outlawing the breed. It applies only to litigation, and law-abiding pit bulls and their owners should have nothing to fear,those who see reason in the opinion will [...]Adoptable Dog of the Day: Angel in Texas
on Thursday May 10th, 2012 at 05:00 PM
Adoptable dogs name: Angel
Location (city, state) of adoptable pet: Austin, TX
Age of adoptable dog: 4 years
Breed: Pit Bull mix
What makes this dog special: Angel was a stray who showed up in our neighborhood one day. It took two months of gaining her trust before we were able to catch her and bring her inside. She has come a long way since then but still needs work to overcome her shyness and fears. Even after a short time with her, we see the potential she has to love those who are kind to her...
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