Pit Bull Killed In Baltimore $24,000. Reward

One of Baltimore’s finest, Officer Syreeta Teel attempted to save the life of a Pit Bull dog, that was set on fire by some skells.
The current reward, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this crime, now stands at 24,500. Dollars.
So if you have ANY information that may be useful, [...]

Iditarod : Is Fido Really Happy Running a 1100 Miles in 10 Days

Read more about the Iditarod race at www.fidos-place.com.
Instead of dogs racing, how about this ? http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/24/sports/othersports/24ultra.html
According to this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iditarod_Trail_Sled_Dog_Race when this trail was used to provide supplies, the dogs traveled 14 to 30 miles a day. Not the 100 or so miles they travel daily during the race.
Paragraph taken from above wikipedia article. Pay close [...]

Another Wacky Dog Breeder in Missouri With A Tiger

A dog breeder in Missouri, Margaret J. Bond, who had her breeder licensed suspended after authorities seized 150 dogs from her kennel in August of 2007, is at it again.  This time authorities seized 200 dogs, and a Tiger.
Read the Associated Press Story as reported by FoxNews.com .
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,497865,00.html
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Court Case For Animal Abuser Show Your Support, Youngstown Ohio

City of Youngstown Court Date
January 22, 2009 – 9am
Youngstown Municipal Court
26 South Phelps Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44503
Sentencing Hearing
If you live in the area please come out to show your support for Nitro and the other unfortunate dogs that died at High Caliber K9, in Ohio.
Show Nitro and the others they are not forgotten.
http://www.nitrofoundation.com/

Thank You
The Spirit [...]

Sad Case of No Felony Animal Cruelty in Ohio K-9 Dog Trainer Trial

City of Youngstown Court Date January 22, 2009
Youngstown Municipal Court
26 South Phelps Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44503
45 states have felony conviction charges available to them for prosecution, Ohio is not one of those states.
There will be little justice in the States case against Steve Crowley, who owned and operated High Caliber K-9.  Back in October, 2008 Mr. [...]

More Dead Dogs “Puppy Mills” 2009

More Dead Dogs “Puppy Mills”
This woman even had a dead dog lying near her bed, not a doggy bed mind you her bed.
Additional Notes = In 1993 Mrs. Kapsa had 120 dog seized by authorities. And authorities are in need of help in determining were 50 Pug puppies disappeared to before this most recent seizure.
Read [...]

State Files Lawsuit against No Kill Shelter

Colorado Attorney Generals Office
Files Lawsuit against No Kill Shelter
Having intimate knowledge of the “Animal Rescue World” I have written about this before. This is the sad reality of many, No Kill Shelters.
State lawsuit: ‘No kill‘ Humane Society euthanized many animals

Why No Kill Shelters Won’t Help ; TheSpiritDog.WordPress.com

No kill animal shelters, that kill animals

Posted on July 9, 2008 [...]

Dog Frozen; Animal Abuse or Stupidity

Dog Frozen; Animal Abuse or Stupidity
We came from the some what warm winter climate of Long Island, New York. Our first winter in northern NY, we were greeted with winter temperatures that routinely were minus double digits.
It was only then that I started thinking to myself, I wonder how many dogs a year up here [...]

9 Felony Charges Against Puppy Mill Breeder

9 Felony Charges
Against Puppy Mill Breeder
If you buy a puppy from just about anywhere (pet store or online) it’s coming from a puppy mill like this. Remember puppy mills are private breeders.
wcco.com – Breeder To Stop Performing Surgery On Animals
More on Kathy Bauck, MN Puppy Miller Charged with 9 Felonies
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Animal Cruelty Laws Have No Teeth

Animal Cruelty Laws Have No Teeth
Although not a lawyer, I am the founding director of Spirit Animal Sanctuary, so I have some knowledge regarding animal abuse cases. The main problem that our judicial system runs into are, dogs are considered property.
Not living, breathing and feeling creatures of God. In the eyes of the law, dogs [...]