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
The Spirit Dog

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. [...]

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 [...]

Dog Biting Behaviors

Biting Issues, and why dogs are labeled vicious.
Abhorrent behaviors displayed by our dogs are sometimes the result of humans. There are a few different reasons people get bit by their dog, two of those reasons why people get bit by their dog. ( 1 )  The behaviors that our dogs are displaying, are misunderstood by [...]