These cases are heart wrenching and unsolved for these Victims.. Please help catch these Cowards who did these brutal, hateful, heartless, vicious, and merciless acts of Animal cruelty... 

A pair of cowards couldn’t be content to burglarize a home, they also abused the family pet, a 3 year-old pitbull named, Lily, who returned home the next day covered in scars and welts! Now authorities are searching for these “men”!

The duo broke into a Beach Avenue home in Longwood, FL while the homeowners were not in residence about 12:30 p.m. Nov. 30, smashing a rear patio door and stealing jewelry and electronics.  When the homeowners returned, they found their home is disarray and their beloved family pet, Lily, missing.  Review of the in-home video cameras showed the suspects taunting the dog and throwing a large object at her. It is believed Lilly escaped through the broken glass door.

Luckily, Lily did return home the next morning but was covered in welts and scars according to a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office.  Lily was treated and is expected to recover but one can only imagine what she really went through.

See surveillance footage below

Someone will recognize these low-lifes so please, share and share widely.  Let’s get some kind of justice here.  

The pitbull puppy, dubbed ‘Metro’, whose story has gone viral after being refused any kind of help when found abandoned on the freezing sidewalk, starved to skin and bones outside the Anderson Inner City Animal Hospital a few days ago,  is showing quite a bit of improvement.

From the Erie County SPCA as of 12/3 -  TEN POUNDS…ALMOST ELEVEN…AND GAINING! Not everyone looks this good in pink argyle…but we think METRO looks BEAUTIFUL!! She’s up to 10.8 pounds, and we know you’ll be as thrilled as we are to see this line taken directly from her medical report: “LAST NIGHT: NORMAL PUPPY BEHAVIOR!!!!!!” At 8:43 this morning, her temperature registered at 99.7 – not bad for a dog whose temperature didn’t even register when she arrived last week.

When Metro was found on November 28, it was questionable if she would survive.  She scored only a 1 on a body scale of 1 to 9.  Since then she has been supported “medically through heating pads, IV fluids, vitamin supplements, and a diet particularly for starvation cases.” In just a few days she’s come so far; she’s alert, can actually stand on her own and even took a few steps.  Needless to say, she’s eating very well.  Her condition is still classed as guarded but she’s being well cared for and monitored every step of the way.

SPCA animal cruelty investigation officers are currently investigating the circumstances leading up to Metro’s emaciated state. Anyone with information on Metro is encouraged to contact SPCA Director of Animal Cruelty Investigations Jeff Eyre, 716-629-3525. The SPCA does accept and respond to anonymous tips.

Reward offered after Chihuahua apparently shot to death

Dakota, an 8-year-old Jack Russell terrier came to a horrific end on Tuesday when he was found tortured and mutilated on Oakville Avenue in Danville, VA.  The dog was covered in wounds and had large sections of skin ripped from its body.  The details are graphic, the wounds so horrendous no pictures were released.  The Danville Area Humane Society is calling it one of the worst cases of animal cruelty it has ever seen.

“It was one of the worst things I’ve seen in the 18 years I’ve been here,” said April Hogan, manager of the Humane Society Shelter. Hogan said there was nothing they could do to save him. “We ended up having to put the dog down because of the injuries.” “I want to say whoever did this I want justice to be done. It’s not the same anymore. And I always go in the living room and see him laying on the couch. He’s not there. And it’s so hard to imagine him not being there,” owner, Candice Brening said, fighting back tears.

The details are still coming together, but it is believed the injuries were inflicted between 5 and 6 p.m. Tuesday. Dean said the owner said the dog was missing for about half an hour. Paulette Dean, director of the Humane Society, said the police are following up on every lead, but there are a lot of questions in this case. At this point details are sparse and determining what happened hasn’t been easy.  One neighbor believes that the injuries inflicted were not done by a person at all.

“I did see it happen…” Donald Averett said he came out of his home near Halifax Road and saw Dakota being attacked by another dog. “Like a Rottweiler – some brown and black dog – shaking it around like a rag doll. It wasn’t a person.”

But the Humane Society and the owner both feel like some of the dogs’ wounds could not have been caused by another animal, and they do think a person was involved.  There were both bite wounds and stabbing wounds. “His skin was ripped off on his back and it was cut in a even spot. And it was a small thin piece of layer of skin. You could see his veins, his muscles, everything. I was thinking, there’s no way an animal could have done that,” Brening said.

Since the torture and death of the terrier was intentional and resulted in the death of the dog, Dean said the case could be prosecuted as a class six felony. If it is prosecuted as a felony, the suspects responsible could face no more than five years in prison and no less than one year, as well as a fine of no more than $2,500. Anyone with information regarding the attack is urged to contact the Humane Society at (434) 799-0843.

For the Love of the Dog

Tossed Away Like Garbage, Tiny Dog Found Sealed in Trashbag

On October 23, a heartbreaking find at the intersection of Liberty and Chestnut Streets Tuesday night in Louisville, KY, a white trash bag with a tiny, dirty, ball of fur, a dog weighing less than 4 lbs. sealed up like unwanted trash and tossed out.

This little dog, named Karma, shown here 5 days after being rescued, was filthy, matted, covered in fleas and had numerous broken bones. Being cared for by the Shamrock Foundation, the info they released Wednesday: “So this boy suffered criminal neglect before being tied up in a sealed trash bag and ended up on the side of the road. The fractures are fresh and are from a blunt force trauma – like being dropped or thrown down on concrete.”

Karma is currently recovering at the Blue Pearl Animal Hospital. After he was examined, he was found to be severely anemic, he has has multiple breaks to his pelvic region, a Sacroiliac Luxation on his right side and and pubic and fracture on his left side- these bones are in a non weight bearing area. He cannot walk and is completely terrified.  For now surgery will have to be held off on until he is stronger and he’ll be confined to strict crate rest, only out for bathroom breaks.

Pictures of Karma

Karma when he was found tied in a plastic trash bag	Karma after he was removed from the trash bag, filthy, matted, covered in fleas, broken bones
Karma after being released from the trash bag, covered in fleas, mats and filth	Karma is learning to walk with a sling after multiple breaks to pelvic region. He is on strict crate rest – only up to use the bathroom.

For now, Karma is on meds and resting as comfortably as possible, . He is taking nourishment and being closely monitored. He is more alert each day – so his anemia from parasites and flea infestation is getting better. He will have new radiographs done Wednesday. You can follow his progress on Facebook, Shamrock Foundation and if you’d like to help with his care, you can donate to the Arrow Fund online here. The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $2,500 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible. Metro Animal Services who also helped the dog get the care it needed is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call them at (502) 363-6609.

In New York.. $2,000 reward offered after puppy tossed from car

SUFFOLK COUNTY (WABC) -- A pit bull puppy is recovering and lucky to be alive after he was tossed from a moving car on Long Island over the weekend. Now, the Suffolk County SPCA is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. SPCA chief Roy Gross said the incident occurred sometime in the afternoon on Saturday on the Pilgrim Psychiatric Center property near the Sagtikos Parkway in Brentwood.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Suffolk County SPCA at 631-382-7722. All calls will be kept confidential.

To read more: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/video?id=8773291&pid=8773038

'Rocket' the dog lucky to be alive after thugs attached an explosive to its neck and blew it up

By Nina Golgowski PUBLISHED: 09:12 EST, 25 May 2012 | UPDATED: 10:41 EST, 25 May 2012

A small dog is lucky to be alive after police say two adults strapped an explosive to its neck and blew it up in a disturbing case of animal cruelty. A witness told police Wednesday that two individuals attached an M-80 firecracker to the blonde spaniel-chihuahua in Stockton, California before running away. Veterinarians responding to the dog, since named Rocket, say he suffered from a 10-by-3 inch wound to his neck, internal injury and potentially permanent hearing loss, as well as trauma.

Victim: Police are searching for two people accused of attaching an explosive to this dog's neck before detonating it 'He's doing way better than we expected for right now,' veterinary technician Maddy Fawn of Stockton's Family Pet Hospital told KTVU on Thursday. 'We're just keeping him comfortable and he's making tremendously strides in how he's doing,' she said. Police have yet to make any arrests in the case. The two suspects are described as an African American male, between 25 and 30 years of age, and an African American female, around 20 years of age.

Injuries sustained: Pictured with veterinary technician Maddy Fawn, the dog suffered a 10-by-3 inch wound to its neck as well as internal damage and potentially permanent hearing loss

Neighbourhood attack: Police say it was in this Stockton, California neighbourhood that two suspects were seen strapping the explosive to the dog's neck 'We are definitely pursuing this aggressively because this dog did not deserve this,' Stockton Police detective Joseph Silva told KTVU. Mr Silva described the explosive, 'an M-80 type device,' as capable of tremendous damage, especially to the dog of its size. 'If someone actually holds it, the M-80 goes off in their hand, your finger can come off or do severe damage to your hand,' he said. 'Normally when you hear something involving fireworks or some explosive, usually you hear teenagers, kids. But from adults, that's definitely shocking and alarming,' he said.

Witnessed: A witness who called police said they saw two adults in their 20s detonate the explosive in the neighbourhood before running away

Reward: Vets hope the dog, whose wound and stitches are shown, will be up for adoption by next week, while a reward of $2,500 is offered for an arrest. A $2,500 reward is being offered by RedRover, a non-profit animal protection organization for any information leading to an arrest in the case. A case of animal cruelty, the crime is a felony in California. Said to be making a tremendous recovery, veterinarians hope that by Tuesday Rocket will be able to go up for adoption or his possible owner will come forward. Because of the dog's nature and care, they think he may be someone's pet and not a stray at all.

Weapon: Police say the explosive, believed to have been an M-80, some pictured in this file photo, is capable of blowing off a human's fingers deeming the dog lucky to be alive 'He seemed pretty well taken care of. A little, a little on the slight skinny side. Not very. But, pretty healthy otherwise,' Ms Fawn told News10. She reports calls already pouring in for his adoption. 'It's quite a miracle that he's alive right now. He's a trooper. He's a tough little guy,' she said.

Anyone with information on the incident reported at Townehome Drive and Bianchi Road is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2149933/Rocket-dog-making-miraculous-recovery-pair-attached-detonated-explosive-neck-leaving-10-inch-wound.html#ixzz1w8lXe08k

Investigation continues into apparent suffocation death of dog in Salem, OH

Starved and emaciated, this skin and bones beagle-mix was rescued on Route 88 in Stockton, PA by a Good Samaritan driving by.  Dubbed “Shine” by the Washington Area Humane Society because of his will to live, he weighed only 21-pounds when he should weigh in the neighborhood of 45-pounds.

“Shine is the name because we feel he was able to shine through his suffering and be in such good spirits to survive. He deserved a positive name because he’s going to shine through a lot of other times. Hopefully it will get him into a permanent home,” Director Becky Phillips said.

The woman who took the time to save Shine lured him with a piece of sandwich,”She tried to give it a piece of lunch meat. [The dog] took the lunch meat and tried to crawl in the back seat of her car where she placed her bags in there,” said Phillips. “She helped him up because he’s very weak, and so he needed some help. She took time out of her day to bring him to us to get him some help.”

Just imagining the scene of that poor dog trying to find solace and comfort, climbing into the car with the last of his strength, brings tears to my eyes. 

Shine, who is estimated to be about 5 years old is also neutered so it is believed that he was a family pet and the Humane Society would like to find out who owned the dog and how be came to be so emaciated.  Something like this does not happen overnight and another day or two and Shine’s chances would likely have run out especially with temps in the 20s at night.

But now Shine will have a second chance at life and the love he so deserves.  It may take three to six months for him recover enough to be adopted and due to the long term undernourishment he is partially blind but for now Shine is with a foster family who will love him and care for him until he is ready.

If anyone has any information, please call the shelter at 724-222-7387. http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/starved-and-emaciated-shine-the-beagle-mix-dog-will-get-a-second-chance-video

Rescue work is hard and demanding, coupled with tears and joy.  You work your butt off rescuing animals from abuse, neglect, and danger of death in a shelter. You qualify every applicant and when you find the right one, you sit back with a sigh of relief watching the happy wagging tails take off to their new, forever home. But sometimes that sigh turns into a squeezing pain in the middle of your chest when you find out the adoptive family has given away those animals and you have no idea where they have gone.

That’s what happened with two dogs rescued by Let’s Adopt Global.  One dog was rescued from death in a North Carolina gas chamber.  The other dog was rescued from a shelter from Hell in Turkey.  These two dogs were adopted by Giselle Ammonn Perry and Simcha Goldman of Toronto, Canada. This was not a simple walk-down-to-the-shelter-get-me-a-couple-of-dogs-thing.  It took a lot of time, money, and many individuals to get these dogs from North Carolina and Turkey to Canada just for Giselle Perry and Simcha Goldman.  Giselle was excited as all git-out over these dogs joining her family.

Giselle Ammonn Perry and Simcha Goldman

I know she was.  I was involved in the facebook thread – the private facebook conversation on the rescue and transportation logistics that she participated in.  She was very anxious to get these two dogs -  Tex and Brandon.

You can read more about it here at this Blog post by Viktor Larkhill of Let’s Adopt Global.

Now they have informed Let’s Adopt that they have gotten rid of the dogs.  They have refused to state where these dogs went.  They only had these dogs for a little over a month.  No one knows if they were given to others or dumped at another shelter.  They’ve blocked all the people involved from their facebook accounts and threatened us.  Don’t believe me?  I have the entire thread.

It’s a rescuer’s nightmare.  There is lot of money and time involved in pulling animals from shelters and finding loving forever homes.  Your blood, sweat, and tears go into it.  A when these animals are blindly given away from someone you trusted to give a good home, it spirals into a nightmare.  You have no idea if these dogs will be OK,  or dead somewhere.

Sometimes things don’t work out.  Reaching out to the rescuers first can ease the disappointment adopters sometimes face.  But dumping them elsewhere and callously announcing “I got rid of the dogs” is NOT the way to go about it.

So…for those of you in the Toronto Canada and nearby areas, please be on the lookout for these two dogs (pictured below).   And please put Giselle Ammonn Perry and Simcha Goldman on any Do Not Adopt list.

Giselle Ammonn Perry & Simcha Goldman picking up Tex from the Foster home.

Tex was rescued from a North Carolina shelter that kills unwanted animals with a gas chamber.  Brandon was rescued from a Turkish shelter that had dead rats in water used as drinking water for the dogs.  These two dogs deserved a better place to live and that’s what the group thought they had found.  A home with Giselle Perry and Simcha Goldman.  Let’s Adopt Global and all others involved with the rescue of these two dogs want them returned so that they may be safely placed in another more deserving home.

And to Giselle.  Deleting your facebook profile, threatening the group, and putting up another profile doesn’t make it any better or get you off the hook.  All your messages have been preserved.  If you want this blog post removed, return the dogs to Let’s Adopt or one of their agents.   Or, as they say in the Wild Internet Kingdom, “Once on the net, Always on the net”.

Brandon (left) and Tex (right)

If you have seen these dogs, or know where they are, please contact Viktor Larkhill at viktor@myletsadopt.com.

Pony set on fire 'could survive' In Ireland

Police are hunting a gang of youths after a starving horse was set alight in Co Armagh. A starving pony set on fire and left to die while tethered by the roadside in Northern Ireland could survive. The docile grey animal is recovering at a Co Antrim sanctuary after it was doused in flammable liquid and set alight in Keady, Co Armagh. He was saved after a quick-thinking neighbour saw the flames and threw a bucket of water over him, said Rebecca Cooper, the vet who treated the pony.

"He was tethered on the side of the road, he did not have a chance to make his escape," Ms Cooper said. "Hopefully the pony will make a recovery but at this moment we will not be able to say how much damage was done." Ms Cooper, from Armadale veterinary surgery in Armagh, added it was crucial that the woman who threw water over the pony acted so quickly. The animal is 14 hands high and friendly, despite its emaciated state. Police are still looking for the owner.

"It is a lovely little pony, very quiet and docile, with a lovely temperament," she added. Insp Nigel Graham said: "This was an horrific incident where an already malnourished animal was subjected to horrendous treatment and only for the swift action of a community member could have sustained much more serious injuries. "I would like to thank the community member who treated the horse for their swift actions and quick thinking. "We are very keen to trace the owner of the horse and we would also like to speak to a number of youths who were seen in the area around the time of this incident."

Police, Facebook fans and I are loooking for these lil SOB's

PLEASE keep this picture circulating, the more people see it the more chance of this disgusting pair being recognized. thanks everyone.

 Please call your local PD or e-mail me on facebook or home.

Stolen dogs, gunfire raise suspicion of dog-fighting ring in Maine

Avy, the dog stolen from Kyle Kilgore of West Paris.

WEST PARIS — Last month, Kyle Kilgore returned to his West Paris home after a few hours away to find one of his two dogs missing. Avy, a 2½-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier, had been tied up in the front yard of his West Paris home. Her lead appeared to have been severed with bolt cutters. A week later, a woman in Hartford found Avy's body dumped on her lawn, wrapped in a tarp. “They put her in a bag, wrapped her in a tarp, zipped the tarp shut and wrapped the cable around her,” Kilgore said. Avy was still wearing her collar.

Eight dogs have been reported missing or stolen this year in Woodstock, Sumner, West Paris and Hartford, Animal Control Officer Ozzie Hart said Thursday. Hart said he believes it's related to a dog-fighting ring. Most of the missing dogs have been pit bulls, Hart said, although one was a yellow Lab. Hart said Kilgore's dog appeared to have been shot through the head and had suffered tearing on her ears, but the body was too decomposed to tell how she died.

In addition to the dog thefts, Hart said he had heard reports of dogs barking and gunshots at night off Old County Road in Woodstock. He said those sounds are consistent with dog-fighting activities. On Thursday, two people in the area called Hart and said they'd seen trucks driving by the power lines and had heard gunshots and dogs at night. The reports have increased lately, and residents are reporting noise as often as three nights a week. Hart said he believed the stolen dogs were being used as “bait dogs,” non-aggressive dogs used to train fighting dogs. Bait dogs are used to teach aggression in fighting dogs and are often mauled or killed in the process. Anyone who has seen strange activity or knows of people involved in dog-fighting in the area can call him at 357-2818. He said people involved in dog-fighting are armed and could be dangerous. By treaves@sunjournal.com

To read more: http://www.sunjournal.com/oxford-hills/story/1082382

Cat Found Sliced In Two in Bedford New Hampshire

Police in Bedford and Merrimack investigating the suspicious death of a local feline.

   

Bedford and Merrimack Police are investigating the suspicious death of a cat found on the side of a Bedford road. Police are investigating a possible animal cruelty case after a dead cat was found on the side of a Bedford road last week. According Bedford Police Capt. Daniel Douidi, the feline was found sliced in two on Smith Road near Horizon Drive by Animal Control Officer Steven Paul, who responded to a call just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Upon investigating and bringing the deceased cat to the Bedford Animal Hospital, Paul determined the wound had been caused by a sharp object. The cat's owner, a Merrimack woman, was located and advised of the situation.

 To read more: http://bedford-nh.patch.com/articles/cat-found-sliced-in-two

Who would shoot a pet horse?

Very sad they did not find this little dog in time. He was already dead. Please help bring this scumbag to justice !!!

Pit bull found starved to death in garbage bag on Lowell road. Reward Offered in Lake County Lowell, Ind., 

  Oregon State Police asking for help to solve deer poaching near Hermiston.

Fish & Wildlife division officers are asking for help in the poaching of four mule deer near Hermiston early Wednesday morning at the Royal Columbia Farms. A nearby homeowner heard shots about 1 a.m. Two mature four-point bucks, one forked horn buck and a yearling doe were found dead in an area bordering the Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge.
The poachers also drove across and damaged several farm fields. "This is the type of random killing and senseless waste of several animals and is an example of the most serious type of wildlife crimes that we investigate," said Senior Trooper Tim Gallaher.

Anyone with information is asked to call him 541-278-4090.

WE Gotta catch these scumbags.. 2 PUPPIES MUTILATED, THROWN ALIVE TO A CONTAINER In Spain

It has come to the attention of anonymous that a young man in Badajoz Spain has being torturing and killing young dogs in a location in this area and posting videos of this torture online. As you may realize anonymous is disgusted by these acts and has so far tried hard to both locate and identify this depraved individual. 

Puppies found in bag Mutilated
Badajoz, EX (ES)

Incident Date: Monday, October 19, 2009

Disposition: Open
Case Images: 12 files available
Suspect (s) Unknown - We need your help!

On 19 October at 14:30 hours, a neighbor of the central street Ayuso Antonio Town, the old Margarita Nelken, found inside a cardboard box, two puppies severely mutilated. Several neighbors were alerted by the screams coming from the box was at the height n.8, came to see what was happening. One of the residents opened the box and found that inside was a sealed bag. Opening it he saw that contained two cubs, about 1 month old and still alive, who had been severely mutilated in ears, nose and tails. Amputated limbs were still in the box next to surgical gloves. The cubs were taken urgently to a veterinary clinic immediately informed ADANA Protective Association. The vice president of Adana, Raquel Garcia Hierro, also joined in the clinic to check the status of the puppies and collect all the evidence to file the corresponding report in the departments of the national police has already opened an investigation. One of the puppies, brown, had to be euthanized because of the severity of injuries. The second puppy is in serious condition and feared for his life. The wounds were fresh for what is supposed to have been abandoned shortly before they were discovered. ADANA seeks assistance from the neighbors to try to Discovering the culprit of this torture for what makes your e-mail: adana@adanabadajoz.com

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I think these are the same ones that posted this blog.. But it has been taken down:

Tuesday February 8, 2011 (Graphic)

Torturis canis

This is dedicated to all that I have made a mess crosscut to the ostia with their fucking dogs. Admire my movie, made with love and love for nature. Badajoz neighbors care that I'll get yours because it neglected.
This Chiquitin Schnauzi called, has given me an uncle. Have at most two months. The method of torture is as follows:
1. Fractured right foreleg.
2. Clamp with insulation.
3. Cigarrillero leg burn in ear and muzzle (the muzzle has been to check reflexes.
4. rectal penetration sharps (I have not recorded so they can see children)
5. Physical abuse (11 hours total), including eating their own droppings.
6. Death by suffocation slow and painful, much as it has endured.
7. practice of "Christ", ie, fracturing his shoulder blades and move their feet to its opposition.

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If You Have information on this case, please contact:
ADANA
adana@adanabadajoz.com

La Plata County Humane Society is looking for the person responsible for dumping this tiny, emaciated puppy in a trash bin on January 28 in Durango, CO.  As the flier mentions, he was found in a dumpster located behind Durango Natural Foods on College & 8th Avenue near 7th, dumped between the hours of 4pm and midnight.

Luckily for this sweet little guy, believed to be a dachshund mix and dubbed “Benjamin Button” because of his wizened looks and young age, he was found and taken to the shelter where he was immediately examined and cared for.  Not much more than skin and bones, it’s doubtful the little guy would have survived very long. Now the humane society wants to find out who could do such a heartless thing, just toss this months old, starved tiny puppy away like trash!  Animal protection went out to the area and has posted fliers and on their FB page, the humane society is asking people if they want to help to get the word out – here is a link to the note. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=495629241026&set=a.161227216026.130532.155879206026&comments

For now, Benjamin is being cared for by a foster and is doing well.  When he’s recovered he’ll be up for adoption and have a chance to find a wonderful home with a loving family.  Hopefully there will also be justice in finding the waste of life who dumped this precious little guy.  Please help by getting the word out!!!!

To read more: http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/who-dumped-this-trash-bin-puppy#more-7509

Puppy found with ears mutiated with rubber bands St. Petersburg, FL (US)

                                             

Incident Date: Thursday, Jan 6, 2011
County: Pinellas
Disposition: Open
Case Images: 2 files available

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help

With her large, chocolate-brown eyes and shivering body, three-month-old Nikki is the type of puppy you want to scoop up and protect. Her trusting disposition is palpable. But, behind those eyes is an existence filled with excruciating pain after the Boxer-Pit Bull mix's ears were bound with rubber bands. Each ear was wrapped twice with a two-inch rubber band and left there for weeks in an effort to clip them. "Usually why cropping of the ears, its seen as a way to make a dog look more threatening and menacing to people and in dog fighting," says Megan Trethewey of SPCA Tampa Bay. St. Petersburg Police found Nikki on Thursday afternoon and got her to the SPCA quickly. But, ultimately it was too late. Doctors had to amputate both of her ears during surgery Thursday afternoon.

Trethewey told 10 News Thursday night, "Nkki is doing great. She came out of the surgery well and even licked the doctor's nose." So, who would do something like this? Arron Watkins says Nikki was his puppy until a few weeks ago when someone stole her. Arron says, "To steal someone's dog? You knew it wasn't yours, you knew it wasn't yours. To take somebody's dog, it's just upsetting man." When a friend told him that Nikki was in a neighbor's yard, Arron found her and says he called police. "Your dog's down the street, so I went down the street and looked over the fence... and seen the little puppy with it's ears all split open," Arron said.

But, the SPCA is suspicious and has opened an investigation. They say these wounds did not get like this overnight and that the mutilation has been ongoing. Nikki will now get a new home. However, it could be a few weeks until she is available. Nikki will have to undergo temperament testing as well as get back to health first.

The Humane Society of the United States is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to a conviction in the case. That ups the total reward to $3,700.  If you know who hurt Nikki or is hurting any other animals, please contact the SPCA Tampa Bay Animal Cruelty Investigations at 727-586-3591 x 135. Callers can remain anonymous.

You can also visit their website by clicking here.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
SPCA Tampa Bay Animal Cruelty Investigations
727-586-3591 x 135

What a shame, first one of the new year: 2011

Could a member of God's flock have shot the shepherd in the head during the season of compassion?

by Tamira Ci Thayne
Friday, January 7, 2011 at 11:51pm

Nonprofit offers $1000 reward to information leading to arrest and prosecution of dog abuser

TIPTON, PA - Dogs Deserve Better, a national rescue and advocacy group dedicated to ending the suffering of chained and penned dogs, is offering a $1000 reward to anyone giving information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the abuser who shot a shepherd in the head outside a Catholic church sometime between Christmas and January 3, 2011. While Christmas should be the season of compassion, it seems the parishioners of Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Frugality, PA missed the memo this year, and sources say not only did the priest ask the congregation to 'get rid of the dog' who had started hanging around during the Christmas season, but parishioners were reportedly saying things like "don't go over to the left of the church, there's a shepherd lurking over there." Seems no one offered the dog help or food, and certainly not a home or a warm bed. Yet he lingered, making a den in the corner of the church building under a bush; tired, thirsty, hungry, and cold. He had nowhere else to go.

Dogs Deserve Better named the shepherd Ezekiel, for it says in Ezekiel 3:8-9 "Behold, I have made thy face strong against their faces, and they forehead strong against their foreheads. As an adamant harder than flint have I made they forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house."

Dogs Deserve Better is offering a $1000 reward to anyone giving information leading to an arrest and conviction on animal cruelty charges. Please call the Dogs Deserve Better toll-free line at 877.636.1408 if you have any information about this crime against one of God's most loving creatures.

To watch the YouTube video of the rescue of Ezekiel, visit the link at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lIdwfW0Fb4.

Contact: Tamira Ci Thayne • founder, Dogs Deserve Better • www.dogsdeservebetter.org P.O. Box 23, Tipton, PA 16684 • 1.877.636.1408 • 814.941.7447  if you have any information. Thank you

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - For Sean Sandell, a routine morning ride with his dog past Gettler Park became a rescue effort."I heard some dogs yelping and looked over my shoulder, and there was three puppies underneath the Dumpster right behind us," said Sandell. He returned minutes later with a carrier, finding more neighbors on the scene, and more puppies. "Four of them were actually sleeping down by Winston in the park at the bench," said Mark VanVolkenburg, a concerned neighbor. "They're beautiful little puppies. I don't know how, I couldn't leave them. I saw them there and I knew I had to try to do something," said Sandell. The puppies number seven in total, all mixed breed females, and appear to be in perfect health. People losing their homes having to move out of the state, and they can't take their pets," said Taylor Roca, the Operations Manager for Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary. The puppies will be taken to Safe Harbor, where they will receive a check-up and some vaccinations. They will be available for adoption in about three weeks. Posted: 8:50 AM
By: Vince Norman

September 3, 2010

The HSUS Offers Reward in the Death of One Dog, Shooting of Another in Wrightsville, Ga.

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of one dog and the wounding of a second dog on Jonah Hall Road in Wrightsville, Ga., on Saturday. 

The Case:

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department gives the following account: On Saturday, two dogs were shot on Jonah Hall Road, off of Moore’s Chapel Road, in Wrightsville. One dog, a small, black hound-mix puppy, died as a result of gunshot wounds. The second dog, a young, brown pit bull-mix, was wounded, but has survived. The pit bull has been named “Hope” in hopes that she will live.

The Investigators:

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call 478-864-3941.

Washington DC Humane Society say there is a new type of animal cruelty is gaining in popularity in some neighborhoods.  They need your help !!

08/01/10   The police in Washington D.C. and humane officers from the Washington Humane Society say a new type of animal cruelty is gaining in popularity in some neighborhoods.   Innocent animals are being stoned to death. In April an opossum and her ten babies were pelted to death with stones in an alley.  The babies were just days old.  One month later the body of a young cat was found with a mound of rocks surrounding her.  All of the animals were murdered in what appeared to police as a “sport” killing. 

Its popularity is increasing and leaving the northeast part of the city “strewn with dead animals.” The Washington Humane Society is desperately looking for leads to solve these cases and is offering a reward for information.  The organization’s blog said, “WHS will pursue the perpetrators of these crimes relentlessly; these heinous acts cannot go unpunished.  But we need the public’s help.  We need someone to call us.  Someone who saw something or knows something that would help our animal cops solve these cold cases.” One resident in the area blamed the crime on a lack of “recreation” or other healthy activities for kids in the neighborhood. WHS believes the problem is deeper than boredom.  They are worried that the person or people behind the torture may also pose a threat to humans.   Their website reports that individuals who commit crimes against animals are seven times more likely to commit acts of violence against people. Scott Giacoppo with WHS said, “Here in D.C., what we are finding is a lot of these people who have done animal cruelty have also harmed humans.  It is just a link in a cycle.”

WHS is asking anyone with information about these crimes to contact their Humane Law Enforcement Department at: www.washhumane.org.

Pit Bull Hanged in Playground in PA, USA

$3,500 reward being offered in the gruesome killing

By VINCE LATTANZIO

Updated 8:50 AM EDT, Wed, Jun 16, 2010

The search is on for the person responsible for the murder of a young dog.

A 1-year-old female Pit Bull-mix was found hanged from playground equipment inside Barrett Playground at 8th and Duncannon Streets in the Olney section of Philadelphia early Tuesday, the Pennsylvania SPCA says. The dog's leash was used to suspend her several inches off the ground, slowly causing her to suffocate, officials say. "They only tied the dog up high enough that so that it probably only had about a half an inch [from the ground] so it could touch the ground and not touch the ground," PSPCA spokesperson George Bengal said. "It was a pretty gruesome scene."

The young pit bull mix was hanged from this play...

Bengal says the dog's paw pads were bloodied from struggling. "This dog suffered quite a bit," he said. The dog's collar and leash has been taken into evidence. Officials say there is no indication that the dog was used as a fighter before her death. Officials are canvassing the area to see if anyone may have witnessed the hanging. A $3,500 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the case.

If you have information, call the PSPCA cruelty tip line at 866.601.7722.

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Pit-Bull-Hanged-in-Philadelphia-Playground-96433109.html

Dog hit by car, thrown out in trash to die 30 days later Orlando, FL (US)

Incident Date: Monday, May 24, 2010


Disposition: Alleged/  Abuser names unreleased for now.. What a coward this guy is..

Authorities said an Orange County man set his 1-year-old Lab out as trash earlier this week. Dillinger’s owner put the canine in his crate, covered him with a blanket and placed him by the curb to be picked up with the rest of his garbage, officials said. "He had been hit by a car at least 30 days prior to that and never taken to a vet,” said Jessica Chapman, a volunteer at Pet Rescue by Judy. “So, I don't know if they just couldn't afford him anymore."  Dillinger was in terrible shape when he got to Pet Rescue by Judy, a nonprofit animal rescue located in Orlando. The dog had suffered a broken leg, as well as ear and skin infections.  The dog underwent more than four hours of surgery to fix his broken leg, which cost close to $3,000.

Dillinger is in good spirits, according to the pet rescue, and is available for adoption. He is said to love other dogs and people despite the circumstances.  The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a criminal investigation into the situation and Dillinger’s owner.

References

• WESH - May 25, 2010
  

 Dog Found In Davenport, Iowa Dumpster

Updated: March 26, 2010 01:53 PM

Pit Bull Puppies Found Abandoned in East Longmeadow, Mass.

   


By Ryan Trowbridge

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB) -- Officials in East Longmeadow say that there is bittersweet news in the case of animal cruelty reported last week. Animal Control officer Dawn Herbele tells ABC40 and FOX that 6 that one of the pitbull puppies, Brutus, passed away Saturday night in his sleep. However, his brother Lenny, who has been renamed Chance, has gone home with his new adoptive family and is doing well.

On Thursday, caller reported spotting two puppies abandoned in a watershed ditch off of North Main Street, according to Herbele.  The puppies, 10-week-old blue nosed male pit bulls, were taken to the East Longmeadow Animal Hospital for treatment.  There, doctors determined that both have Parvo and one of them had pneumonia.

Authorities are still looking for the person or persons who dumped these animals in that ditch.  Anyone with information is asked to call East Longmeadow Police at (413) 525-5440.

http://www.wggb.com/Global/story.asp?S=12131074

By Andrea, on January 31st, 2010 |  

Back in October 2009, two dogs named Emma and Luna were shot execution style, and deliberately positioned tail to tail next to railroad tracks in Pennsbury Township, PA a few miles from their home.   This case has been a frustrating one for the Chester County, PA SPCA.  After three long months of following leads with no result, the search for the dog killer hit a dead end.  The Chester County SPCA put out a distress call, and Rescue Ink has responded.

And Rescue Ink has a message for the Dog Killer.  “Come find us before we find you.”  This was not a random shooting.  It’s not like these dogs surprised someone or threatened someone else’s livestock or chickens.  These dogs were shot between the eyes at close range, moved to another location, and positioned tail to tail.  That was a message.  This killer has made it known that this was a deliberate act.  Whenever you come upon something dead postured in an un-natural position, you know what you’re dealing with.  Someone who likes to kill.  Rescue Ink is working along with law enforcement to help find the person (or persons) who killed these two dogs.   They work within the boundary of the law to help solve these crimes.  They will be canvassing the Chester County neighborhoods asking questions. 

The dog owners – James Milliner, and his cousin, Paul Bartholomew miss their dogs.  And they are grateful for all the support. 

The reward, initially at $500 has now grown to $50,000. Donations to the reward have come from various sources, mainly Chester County residents.  That’s Fifty Thousand Dollars.  Hopefully someone knows something and squeals.  Abusers don’t have friends.  And if this Dog Killer bragged about this, one of his “friends” is going to turn him in – for Fifty Thousand Dollars.   It’s not rocket science when money is involved because… money talks.                  

Rescue Ink are “street guys” who know how to get information.   If you know anything and these guys show up, it’s in your best interest to…  Tips in the case can be given to the Pennsylvania State Police, the Chester County SPCA, or Rescue Ink through their website, rescueink.org, or toll-free at 1-800-510-7355. 

It’s Fifty Thousand Dollars and Rescue Ink.  Not something to toss around lightly.

http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/rescue-ink-on-the-trail-of-a-dog-killer

Update 10/2/09 – How’s Trooper? Update on Abused Dumpster Pitbull

This little pitbull girl, dubbed Trooper by those involved in her rescue, is one of the sad, innocent victims of dogfighting.  Found last Friday in a dumpster wrapped in a plastic bag sealed with duct tape, she refused to give up and even severely injured,  managed to chew a hole in her plastic prison big enough to poke her head out.

A woman disposing of trash in the Washington DC dumpster at her apartment on 4220 block of 9th Street Southeast opened the door and saw the bloodied head of the dog looking out at her. Another resident showed up to help her. “He was in a bag at first,” said Leroy Robinson. “And he came out of the bag and stuck his head out of the door as if he was trying to get out of the trash can door, but he couldn’t get out.” The good Samaritans called the Washington Humane Society and Officer Eve Russell was nearby when the call came in and went to the scene immediately to lend help help to the desperate little survivor. She believes that whoever bagged, taped and dumped the dog probably believed she was already or close to dead and just wanted to dispose of “trash.”

I still get many questions about how Trooper’s doing.  You remember Trooper, the pitbull girl that was found tossed in a dumpster, wrapped in a garbage bag in Washington DC, an apparant victim of dogfighting?  Well, she’s recovered from her injuries, physically anyway.  She’ll have some scarring but she’s doing quite well.  Another story is her emotional recovery.

This girl was severely abused, not only physically, but she’s also going to have a chance to recover from her emotional abuse as well.  Now that she’s physically healed, she’s going to be moved to a special rescue center at an undisclosed location.  A place where other dogfighting dogs have been rehabilitated. “They specialize in rehabbing fighting dogs and often times, dogs are taken from big name dog fighters and those dogs are very, very valuable.” WHS Program Officer Scott Giacoppo says, “I hate to say it, but it’s almost like a witness protection program for dogs.”

I would love to see whoever did this caught and punished and although $1000 is quite a bit of money for you average person, the reward pales in comparison to some of the “purses” in some dogfights. Maybe not in inner city Washington DC but time will tell if the reward loosens an tongues. I have serious doubts.

If you know anything about what happen to Trooper please let Washington DC police know or contact: http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/trooper-trashed-pittie-ready-for-a-new-home/comment-page-1#comment-80102

New jersey fugitive

WANTED

tremaine howell
The Salem County Prosecutor’s Office is currently seeking any information regarding the whereabouts of Tremaine Howell. He is currently wanted for failure to appear for a status conference. The underlying charge is dog fighting. On Nov. 16, 2008, while investigating a report of an injured dog, Penns Grove Police Department uncovered an alleged dog fighting operation.  Howell was arrested relative to an investigation conducted by the Salem County Prosecutor’s Office, Penns Grove Police Department and the Salem County Humane Society.
On Sept. 29, 2009, a warrant was issued out of state Superior Court in Salem County for the arrest of Howell. His last known address was in Willingboro. Howell, 27, is described as 5 feet, 7 inches in height, 145 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Howell should contact the Salem County Prosecutor’s Office at (856) 769-3508 or submit an anonymous tip.
Please do not approach or attempt to contact the fugitive. All information is kept strictly confidential.

856-769-3508
www.salemcountyprosecutor.org

Posted by cravendesires at 2:16 PM 0 comments

Yes that is the question of the day.  A female 9 year old Staffordshire Terrier was raped and ultimately died of her injuries in Australia recently and her 10 year old lifelong companion was beaten severely.  (The female is the lighter colored dog, the male is black)

My questions regarding what motivates and allows a man to even be able to rape a dog are too graphic for putting on this blog.  In case any of the family that own these dogs should happen to read my blog, I don’t need to add to their pain by using graphic words to describe how the whole act must have happened and what was going on in the man’s head that did this so I will refrain from asking those questions out loud.  But you know what they are, don’t you?  Nor will I go into what must have been the state of mind of this poor dog while this was happening to her. But you know, don’t you?

I am a huge proponent for “an eye for an eye” justice for animal abusers.  In this case, a roughened broomstick stuck up the ass as far as it will go will suffice along with a machete for dismembering the offending member simultaneously.  Nothing less is acceptable. I read comments on the some of the news articles about how, when this man is caught, are “we going to turn him around”?  WTF? Who cares. This can’t be turned around! This is pure evil and the only cure for pure evil is death. I actually believe that there had to be more then one person involved in this crime because visualizing what must have happened, there is no way one person could have controlled both dogs and committed the rape too.  So we’re looking for 2 if not more completely despicable, deviant morons.

If you would like to show your support to the family who lost their dog in this horrifying way, check out their Facebook group page.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/TakingOnAnimalCruelty

Sketch of Man Suspected in Dog Death

Harrisburg, Pa. - 01/01/2010

The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) has released the sketch of a person of interest in the recent suspicious death of a dog, found dead on a walking trail. The dog was found on Tuesday on a walking trail near the Conodoguinet Creek after a tip from a local resident. Authorities found the remains of a senior aged, brindle-colored female Pit Bull dog with multiple wounds to her throat and legs.  The dog was entangled in a blue work vest.  An autopsy found that the dog's front legs were broken and her trachea was crushed. The HSHA says a jogger contacted the agency after seeing media reports of the dog's death.  The jogger reported he had encountered someone dumping the dog on the trail on December 24.  The person of interest is described as a Causcasian male, approximately 6'2" to 6'4", 220 pounds, with medium-length blondish red hair and round glasses.  The man also had at least 5 other dogs with him, including one yellow Labrador Retriever.

See more: http://www.whtm.com/news/stories/0110/692022.html

Sacrificed Animals, Blood Found in Philadelphia-Area Home.

Updated: Thursday, 31 Dec 2009, 12:16 PM CST Published : Thursday, 31 Dec 2009, 12:14 PM CST (NewsCore) - Call it creature carnage.

Some of us know how positively scary it is when our beloved dog goes missing; the worrying, the frantic running around and phone calls to anyone and everyone, the searching, the tears, the hope, the prayers.  After a couple of weeks we begin to question and loose a little hope every day.  I can imagine how it was for an unnamed Providence, NY family when their beagle, Daisy came up missing.  For two weeks they scoured the little town of 1800 residents without luck.  Then on Sunday they got a call letting them know that Daisy had been found but how she was found is enough to make the most sedate person’s blood boil!

Ed Dandaraw, 64, was out hunting in a swampy area of his property, an area that he had not even ventured on in about three years, when he saw a black bundle. At first he thought it might be a baby bear but when he looked a little closer he saw it was a plastic trash bag. Then the bag shifted and he saw two brown legs sticking out. When he ripped the bag off, you can imagine his surprised when he found a dog inside, a dog that had been cruelly duct taped, her midsection, her front paws and her whole head except for her nostrils was encased in a silver prison.

“When I pulled open the bag, she hardly moved,” said Dandaraw, who said the dog’s skin beneath the tape was hairless and appeared to be rotting. “I don’t think she had much time left.” “(Whoever did this) was a very sick, deranged person,” Dandaraw said. “They left the nostrils open so she could breathe in the bag.” He took the dog to an emergency vet who scanned for a microchip which they found. They called the owners and Daisy was reunited with her family. She’s about 20-lbs lighter then she was before she went missing, can hardly eat so she has to be fed tiny quantities many times a day.Now Dandaraw wants justice for Daisy who would have died a slow, cruel suffering death if he hadn’t chanced to be in that area of his property. “I did my job in saving that dog,” Dandaraw said, “and now whoever can help to find out who can do this needs to stand up.”

I you have any information please call:

 http://www.cbs6albany.com/articles/duct-1268384-daisy-beagle.html

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Pit Bull injured during possible dog fight

Updated: Monday, 09 Nov 2009, 4:49 PM EST
Published : Saturday, 07 Nov 2009, 10:36 PM EST

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Puppy set on fire Atlanta, GA (US)

Incident Date: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009
County: Fulton
Disposition: Open
Case Images: 2 files available
Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

In a case of animal cruelty in northwest Atlanta, a pit-bull mix puppy was set on fire and survived. Now the Atlanta Humane Society is offering a $5,000 reward to find who's responsible. On Tuesday November 3, Chato, a one year-old bulldog-mix was let out to use the rest room. About 25 minutes later, the dog was seen about a block from his home on fire. A Good Samaritan immediately stopped her car to extinguish the dog using her own coat. The dog is now at the Atlanta Humane Society Clinic and is being cared for by their medical staff.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
Atlanta Humane Society
(404)974-2868

References

• MyFox Atlanta - Nov 5, 2009
• http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/puppy_set_on_fire_in_northwest_atlanta_110509

Dog-fighting - dog left for dead Indianapolis, IN (US)

Incident Date: Friday, Nov 6, 2009
County: Marion
Disposition: Open
Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Police and animal control officers are investigating a gruesome case of dog fighting, after a pit bull was severely injured and left for dead on the northwest side of Indianapolis on Friday. A man and woman found the dog limping toward their care near the intersection of 71st St. and Guion Rd. When they stepped out of the car they noticed the dog was suffering from multiple puncture wounds and bleeding heavily. They then wrapped it up in a sleeping bag and rushed it to the local Humane Society of Indianapolis. "You want to think the best of people," said Nina Gaither, who works with the Humane Society and serves on the board of the Indy Pit Crew, an advocacy group for the breed. "You want to think that maybe this was an accident." As a proud pit bull owner, Gaither says her heart sank when the dog named "Valor" came into the Humane Society Friday night. "This is probably the worst it would get for a dog to come in the doors alive," Gaither said. Unfortunately, Gaither said, the pit bull didn't live for long. Humane officers were forced to euthanize "Valor" after finding two severely broken legs, one which would have required amputation, along with more than 50 puncture wounds. Gaither says they quickly identified "Valor" as a victim of dog fighting, because his injuries were located on the front of his body, and his wounds were inflicted over a long period of time. "There were wounds from 4-5 days ago," Gaither said. "There were wounds from three weeks ago. There were wounds from 6 months ago from the varying degrees of healing. That's when we realized this was nothing new for this dog." Gaither says illegal dog fighting isn't a new problem in our area. The Pit Crew created an educational video in hopes of shedding light on the practice two years ago. The Humane Society receives dogs rescued from fights once every couple months. But Gaither says this latest case shows how previous efforts haven't been able to target the underlying problem. "I'm just reminded that this is a human problem," Gaither said. "This isn't a dog problem." "The whole manner about it makes them a coward," Gaither said. "The fact that they are engaged in this practice. The fact that they would just dump a dog, you know, out on the street to fend for itself and for the rest of the community to deal with."

If you have any tips regarding this case or any other cases of dog fighting, please call CrimeStoppers at 262-TIPS.

Police dog shot to death. He was a Police Officer and part of the K9 unit. Griffin, GA (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Nov 2, 2009
County: Lamar
Disposition: Open
Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

A Griffin police dog is found shot to death in Lamar County, and the reward for information leading to an arrest is now $6,000. Griffin police say the dog, named Jimi, was taken from his home Monday and was found dead on the side of the road on Wednesday. Another dog was also taken and found badly beaten. Anyone with information can call the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office at 770-358-5159.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
Anyone with information can call the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office at 770-358-5159.

References

• Fox 24 - Nov 6, 2009
• http://www.fox24.com/news/local/69372292.html
  

Horse shot in the head, abandoned Rulison, CO (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Nov 9, 2009
County: Garfield
Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Open
Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!
The Garfield County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an animal cruelty case in which someone shot a horse in the head and abandoned it. The horse survived being shot with what appears to have been a small-caliber gun, but it’s unclear if it will recover without permanent damage, the Sheriff’s Department said. “What they did to this horse, it is infuriating,” said Tanny McGinnis, Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman. Emergency dispatchers were contacted Monday afternoon about an injured horse on the north side of Interstate 70 just west of Rulison. Deputies, a brand inspector and a veterinarian responded. Deputies found tracks from what appeared to be a truck and trailer near a natural gas well pad in the area. The Sheriff’s Department said it appeared the horse was unloaded and shot. It left a half-mile blood trail to where deputies located it. The bullet entered the front of the horse’s head and exited about five inches below his right ear on his neck. The horse is a gray gelding, about 14.2 to 14.3 hands high, and in his late teens or early 20s, with no brand or identifying marks. It remains under a veterinarian’s care. “It is really struggling,” McGinnis said. “We are hoping this horse recovers.” The Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone with information to contact the Garfield County Crimestoppers at 970-945-0101 or go online to www.garcocrimestoppers.com.

McGinnis said she has been receiving e-mails from people wanting to contribute financially to the horse’s care, and the Sheriff’s Department will arrange a way to accept donations. McGinnis said the crime, at a minimum, could result in misdemeanor animal cruelty charges punishable upon conviction by fines, probation or jail time, depending on the circumstances. Felony charges related to animal cruelty also are possible, she said. “Even if they had an injured animal or horse that they were trying to put out of its misery, that’s all fine and dandy, except that horse didn’t die, it suffered,” she said. “If you’re going to put down an animal, you’d better be darn sure you put down an animal properly, and that one obviously was not.”

There is a heartbreaking story out of Kern County, CA; two pitbull puppies were found within two months of each other, doused with acid or some acid-like chemical, abandoned and left to die suffering and in pain.  Found as strays, taken to the Kern County Shelter, their next stop was the end of the line.  It was through luck, chance and love that these babies were rescued from their fate, not just once but twice; first from cruel death on the streets then again from death row at the shelter.

Smokey

Smokey – Look at this sweet face!

Smokey, a sweet, beautiful gray pittie puppy who is now just five months old, was found on July 31 in east Bakersfield.  His backwas burned down to the muscle, injuries so severe that he could not even have the surgeries he desperately needs until some healing takes place. The rescuer received an urgent plea from Kern County Shelter they had this puppy that needed urgent medical attention. Smokey did not arrive to his rescue until August 5th due to the severity of his burns and wanting to make sure he was stable enough for the trip down to San Diego. He initially received vet care in Bakersfield, bandage changes, pain medications and antibiotics.

Smokey days after he was found

The rescuer immediately took him to the hospital; Animal Medical Center in El Cajon, CA. Smokey was hospitalized for close to three weeks receiving treatments for his burns. As of now Smokey is still receiving bandage treatments, remains on antibiotics to prevent infections and is scheduled for surgery on the 29th of October to repair the damage to the back of his neck. Smokey will probably have nerve damage the remainder of his life.

Smokey is now 5 months old and although he endured such torture remains to be very sweet, great temperament & very loving. He absolutely loves people and loves other animals. Smokey is a true testament of forgiveness, with such a wonderfully, gentle spirit. Here is some background on this sweet boy from his rescuer;

I had SMOKEY pulled on 7/31/09 just hours before he was set to die on death row on August 1st. He stayed in Bakersfield until 8/5 and was seen by a vet a couple of times during that time for bandage changes and medications, ointments & I wanted to be sure he was stable enough to travel to San Diego…When SMOKEY got to me on 8/5, I immediately took him into the hospital, he was in medical boarding until August 22nd 2009 and is now staying with me and my crew here in San Diego.

Smokey 2 months later

Charlie

Charlie – Only a baby and he's gone through so much already!

Charlie, another little pitbull puppy was found on October 15 and Kern County again contacted the rescuer who took in Smokey because Charlie had the same heinous injuries, acid burns to his back and legs. On Monday October 19th, Charlie underwent two intense surgeries to remove infected skin in hopes that his wounds can be healed & sewed together & pieced back together the remaining healthy skin. Charlie also has 4 drains in him to help reduce any infection. Charlie is believed to have been caged for an undetermined amount of time. His back legs are weak, no muscle tone & he is severely malnourished with protruding hip bones and all of his ribs show. He also has problems with his front paws. When standing or walking all pads are on the floor rather than just his front toes. Similar to being flat footed. The doctors believe this will be able to be corrected with proper nutrition and exercise.

Charlie Before Surgey

Charlie After Surgery – You can see how emaciated he is

Rescue supporters will be in Bakersfield Monday to distribute fliers and ask for the public’s help.

PETITIONThis kind of horrific cruelty cannot go unpunished!  These sweet innocent babies have suffered and suffered horribly at the hands of some vicious monster for their thrills and pleasure.  What are they going to do when they get tired of torturing innocent little puppies?  I don’t even need to answer that question, you know! Please, help!  Get the word out! Sign the petition!Below I will post links to the reward fund and vets if you’re so inclined.  These babies are going to need months and months of care and more surgeries yet.

FOR PLEDGES/DONATIONS FOR VET CARE:
ACCT NAME: SMOKEY/CHARLIE
Animal Medical Center of El Cajon
600 Broadway Ave
El Cajon, CA 92021
619-444-1166

CHIP In for Reward Fund: http://kerncountypups.chipin.com/smokeyandcharlie-reward-fund CHIPIN for Vet Care: http://kerncountypups.chipin.com/burnt-pitty-charlie

I can tell you, I have watched the progress with Smokey for weeks on end now and was heartbroken when Charlie showed up with the same injuries.  The rescuer, who prefers to remain nameless because he wants the spotlight on the crimes, on the puppies, has done an incredible job with Smokey and is doing the same with Charlie.  The time, effort and devotion have been nothing short of amazing and these sweet babies are getting the best care they possibly can.  These puppies need all the help they can get and so deserve justice, won’t you please help by getting the word out and sharing this.

http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/plea-for-justice-for-smokey-and-charlie-two-pitbull-puppies-doused-with-acid-and-left-to-die-5k-reward-video-petition

HELP CATCH WHOEVER DID THIS!

Thursday, September 24, 2009

The ginger tabby, 4, wandered back home to his owner in Monroe County, Indiana, with the 13 inch arrow pierced through his flesh after disappearing for three days. He only lived because the weapon pierced his muscles but skimmed over the top of his skull. "The arrow went through his head to his left ear. It's a miracle it didn't go through his skull," said Sarah Hayes, Monroe County Humane Association, which has been caring for the cat. “It’s just horrible, and whoever did this, they need to be charged.”
Vets who treated Brownie said the level of infection in his wounds suggested he had been shot at least two days before he returned home. He had surgery to remove the arrow and is expected to make a full recovery. Casey Shake, who treated Brownie, said: “I have never seen anything quite like that. It was definitely bizarre. “The next day that cat was amazing,” he said. "Brownie was purring, ready to eat and drink, and wanted love." Dylan Eads, Brownie's owner, is hoping the culprit who shot the cat will be caught. He said: "They can shoot at beer cans if they want target practice. They shouldn't be shooting at someone's cat." A $1,100 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for injuring Brownie.

If you'd to read more, more information or help:

http://www.monroehumane.org/news/article.php?id=355

South Georgia: Pair of kittens that were tortured with fireworks and set ablaze near their owner's rural home.

Veterinarians in two states are working to save the lives of a pair of kittens that were tortured with fireworks and set ablaze near their owner's rural South Georgia home, an attack that has horrified detectives and animal lovers. Little Jim, an 8-month-old, gray-and-white tabby, suffered third-degree burns over 40 percent of his body. He was in "very critical" condition Wednesday at the University of Florida Veterinary Medical Center in Gainesville, said veterinarian Amanda Hall of Baytree Animal Hospital in Valdosta. "Little Jim needs multiple skin grafts and surgeries," Hall said. Hall transferred the kitten to the widely respected veterinary medical center. She keeps tabs on Little Jim's condition via daily telephone calls to his doctors. They are keeping him in a medically induced coma to control the excruciating pain as he is treated, she said. Little Jim's sister, Blackie, sustained third-degree burns on her feet, belly, face and head. Hall had to amputate a portion of Blackie's ears because the burns were so severe. Blackie continues to recover at the animal hospital, she said. "These are two very sweet and affectionate kitties.

Read more about this and If you'd like to help:

http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2009-01-02/vets_work_to_save_tortured_kittens