hip hip hooray for all the dogs out there!
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www.sfgate.com
Vick Hit With State Dogfighting Charges
By HANK KURZ Jr., AP Sports Writer
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
(09-25) 15:54 PDT Sussex, Va. (AP) --
Michael Vick, already looking at a federal prison term for bankrolling a dogfighting operation in rural Virginia, now faces two state charges that could get him more prison time if he's convicted.
After a Surry County grand jury indicted the Atlanta Falcons quarterback and three co-defendants Tuesday, Vick's lawyers indicated they will fight the state charges on the grounds that he can't be convicted twice of the same crime.
The NFL star, scheduled for sentencing Dec. 10 after pleading guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, faces state charges of beating or killing or causing dogs to fight other dogs and engaging in or promoting dogfighting. Each felony is punishable by up to five years in prison. Arraignments are set for Oct. 3.
The grand jury declined to indict the 27-year-old Vick and two co-defendants on eight additional counts of killing or causing to be killed a companion animal, felonies that would have exposed them to as many as 40 years in prison if convicted.
Vick defense attorney Billy Martin said in a statement that the state counts concern "the same conduct covered by the federal indictment for which Mr. Vick has already accepted full responsibility."
Martin said he will "aggressively protect his rights to ensure that he is not held accountable for the same conduct twice."
Vick was convicted of a federal conspiracy count while the state indictment deals with the act of dog fighting, said Steven Benjamin, a Richmond defense lawyer who is not involved in the case. The prosecution will argue that's enough of a difference to allow the charges to proceed, he said.
Surry County Commonwealth's Attorney Gerald G. Poindexter had told The Associated Press on Monday night that he would seek indictments on different crimes than the ones Vick admitted to in federal court. He did not elaborate to reporters outside court Tuesday.
The charges are the first leveled against Vick in the county where he built a home that became the base of the dogfighting operation, where local investigators first uncovered evidence of the enterprise.
None of the defendants nor their lawyers were at the Sussex County courthouse, where the grand jury met because the courthouse in neighboring Surry County is closed for renovations.
Poindexter told reporters he was not disappointed the grand jury passed on the eight additional dog killing counts.
"I'm just glad to get this to the position where it is now and, one day in the not too distant future, we will be rid of these cases," he said.
In a written statement, Poindexter and Sheriff Harold Brown attempted to diffuse in advance any suggestion that race influenced the grand jury. Brown, Poindexter and the four defendants are black, as are four of the six grand jurors.
"These are serious charges, and we can assure you that this grand jury was not driven by racial prejudice, their affection or lack of affection for professional athletes, or the influence of animal rights activists and the attendant publicity," the statement said.
In pleading guilty to the federal charges last month, Vick admitted helping kill six to eight dogs, among other things. He faces up to five years in prison.
Vick's co-defendants had pleaded guilty earlier and detailed Vick's role in the grisly enterprise.
In the state case, co-defendant Purnell Peace was indicted on one count of beating or killing or causing dogs to fight other dogs and one count of engaging in or promoting dogfighting. Quanis Phillips was indicted on one count of engaging in or promoting dogfighting.
Tony Taylor, who left the enterprise several years ago and was the first to plead guilty, faces the most serious state charges — three counts of beating or killing or causing dogs to fight other dogs and one count of engaging in or promoting dogfighting.
Falcons spokesman Reggie Roberts said the team had no comments on the new charges.
The case began in late April when authorities conducting a drug investigation of Vick's cousin raided the former Virginia Tech star's property and seized dozens of dogs, most of them pit bulls, and equipment commonly associated with dogfighting.
Six weeks later, with the local investigation perceived to be dragging and a local search warrant allowed to expire, federal agents arrived with their own search warrants and started digging up dog carcasses buried days before the first raid.
Poindexter, widely criticized for the pace of the investigation, reacted angrily when the feds moved in, suggesting that Vick's celebrity was a draw, or that their pursuit of the case could have racial overtones. He later eased off those comments, saying the sides would simply be pursuing parallel investigations.
Vick has been indefinitely suspended without pay by the NFL and been dropped by all his major sponsors, including Nike.
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Sunday, September 30, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
More than 200 dogs rescued from puppy mill...many chihuahuas
I don't even know what to say to this except I hate puppy mills and I hope they lock her up for life.
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More than 200 Dogs Rescued.
from http://www.tylerpaper.com/
Staff photo by Jaime R. Carrero
Three puppies look up from a filth-filled cage during a rescue raid led by the Upshur County Sheriff's Office and the Dallas SPCA that took place in Gladewater this morning.
By STEPHANIE JETER Staff Writer
Around 200 dogs believed used for breeding were seized by the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday making the Gladewater “puppy mill” one of the largest animal cruelty cases in Upshur County history, said Sheriff Anthony Betterton.Teresa Dawson, 51, of Gladewater was arrested Monday on charges of felony cruelty to animals, Betterton said.
Ms. Dawson was allegedly running the operation from her home off of Private Road 3463, an area around 100 yards from the public road and hidden by trees.Several warning signs were nailed to the homestead’s front gate, cautioning visitors that they weren’t welcome. Two signs said trespassers would be shot.But even a football field’s length from the house, dogs could be heard barking and whimpering. The dogs were kept on a small lot stacked with kennels and feces-soaked dog runs.Dogs were paired male/female to ensure continuous breeding, though the dogs’ appearance signified that they weren’t in good enough condition to reproduce, Betterton said.Dogs – mainly small breeds like Chihuahuas, terriers and boxers – had visible health problems.
For many, Dallas SPCA Director of Communications Maura Davies said, the problem was malnutrition. Some dogs had eye problems and were diseased, she said. Any fur the dogs had was matted and splotchy.Grass grew knee-high around heaps of waste. Old propane tanks, lawnmowers, tubs of rancid water and old clothing and toys filled the spots between rows of kennels. The travel trailer, in which investigators believe Ms. Dawson may have slept, held even more dogs, trapped inside by a piece of fencing pushed against the doorway using a table.A small mobile home behind the trailer had a baby gate wired to the window, presumably, Davies said to keep the dozens of dogs held inside from escaping.Betterton tried to open the mobile home’s door, but was met by at least 4 small breed dogs that tried to escape. Roaches dripped from the ceiling and liquid feces replaced the floor.The door had to be closed. Hours before, Ms. Davies said an ammonia level of 28 was recorded inside the home. Twelve is considered dangerous.
SPCA rescuers wore masks to enter the various structures onsite and still left coughing.All animals will be cared for by the SPCA before a legal hearing is held to determine dog ownership. If the court awards custody to the SPCA, Davies said the animals would be considered for adoption on a case-by-case basis.Dawson is being kept at the Upshur County Jail. Her bond has not been set.
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More than 200 Dogs Rescued.
from http://www.tylerpaper.com/
Staff photo by Jaime R. Carrero
Three puppies look up from a filth-filled cage during a rescue raid led by the Upshur County Sheriff's Office and the Dallas SPCA that took place in Gladewater this morning.
By STEPHANIE JETER Staff Writer
Around 200 dogs believed used for breeding were seized by the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday making the Gladewater “puppy mill” one of the largest animal cruelty cases in Upshur County history, said Sheriff Anthony Betterton.Teresa Dawson, 51, of Gladewater was arrested Monday on charges of felony cruelty to animals, Betterton said.
Ms. Dawson was allegedly running the operation from her home off of Private Road 3463, an area around 100 yards from the public road and hidden by trees.Several warning signs were nailed to the homestead’s front gate, cautioning visitors that they weren’t welcome. Two signs said trespassers would be shot.But even a football field’s length from the house, dogs could be heard barking and whimpering. The dogs were kept on a small lot stacked with kennels and feces-soaked dog runs.Dogs were paired male/female to ensure continuous breeding, though the dogs’ appearance signified that they weren’t in good enough condition to reproduce, Betterton said.Dogs – mainly small breeds like Chihuahuas, terriers and boxers – had visible health problems.
For many, Dallas SPCA Director of Communications Maura Davies said, the problem was malnutrition. Some dogs had eye problems and were diseased, she said. Any fur the dogs had was matted and splotchy.Grass grew knee-high around heaps of waste. Old propane tanks, lawnmowers, tubs of rancid water and old clothing and toys filled the spots between rows of kennels. The travel trailer, in which investigators believe Ms. Dawson may have slept, held even more dogs, trapped inside by a piece of fencing pushed against the doorway using a table.A small mobile home behind the trailer had a baby gate wired to the window, presumably, Davies said to keep the dozens of dogs held inside from escaping.Betterton tried to open the mobile home’s door, but was met by at least 4 small breed dogs that tried to escape. Roaches dripped from the ceiling and liquid feces replaced the floor.The door had to be closed. Hours before, Ms. Davies said an ammonia level of 28 was recorded inside the home. Twelve is considered dangerous.
SPCA rescuers wore masks to enter the various structures onsite and still left coughing.All animals will be cared for by the SPCA before a legal hearing is held to determine dog ownership. If the court awards custody to the SPCA, Davies said the animals would be considered for adoption on a case-by-case basis.Dawson is being kept at the Upshur County Jail. Her bond has not been set.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Halloween is coming!
I'm getting excited about Halloween. I know it's still a month away, but I am having so much fun trying on all the dog costumes to see which one looks best on me. Of course my brother Milo thinks everything looks better on him, but he's a boy and I think he looks silly in the female costumes. I was thinking about being a fairy princess, as that is what I am, but we are all out of those costumes. So now I'm thinking maybe a lady bug, as am I a little lady you know. Milo is pretty handsome in the pirate's costume, but he makes a cute spider dog too. Yeah,yeah, I know, Milo looks handsome in everything...just ask him.
If you are looking for a dog costume, you should check out our costumes on www.caitlyns-k9.com. Also, we are having a great 50% off sale - over 100 items on sale. Some pretty cool stuff there too, if I do say so myself (not that I'm prejudiced or anything like that).
If you are looking for a dog costume, you should check out our costumes on www.caitlyns-k9.com. Also, we are having a great 50% off sale - over 100 items on sale. Some pretty cool stuff there too, if I do say so myself (not that I'm prejudiced or anything like that).
Friday, September 21, 2007
Spending on Pets Tops $40 Billion in 2007
I just found article and am amazed at how much is spent on pet products each year. This is from a survey done at the end of April. Absolutely mind-boggling.
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Spending On Pets To Top $40 Billion
United States pet owners will likely spend more than $40 billion in 2007 on pet-related expenses, including food, accessories, veterinary care and gifts, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, which expects to publish its 2007-2008 APPMA National Pet Owners Survey by the end of April.
The survey estimated that 15 percent of dog owners, 10 percent of cat owners, 7 percent of bird owners and 18 percent of horse owners planned to purchase a “pet-related” item in the next 12 months.
These items include pet scrapbooks (3 percent of dog and cat owners), pet portraits (8 percent of dog owners, 4 percent of cat owners, 3 percent of bird owners and 10 percent of horse owners) and other products with the pet’s picture on them (9 percent of dog owners, 6 percent of cat owners, 4 percent of bird owners and 10 percent of horse owners).
In addition, 6 percent of dog owners and 3 percent reported holding holiday or birthday parties for their pets and nearly one-half of dog and cat owners and one-third of bird owners reported buying pet-themed (no cartoons) gift merchandise, including calendars, jewelry, and T-shirts, for themselves or others.
The survey also revealed continued strength in the gift-for-pets market, with more than 70 percent of dog, cat and bird owners reporting they had bought a gift for their pet in the past 12 months.
Pet owners were most likely to give their pets a gift for no particular reason, followed closely by Christmas.
A distant third most common gift-giving occasion was the pet’s birthday. These trends held steady regardless of type of pet.
Dog owners gave the most gifts per year, with the 78 percent of dog owners who gave their dogs gifts averaging seven gifts per year. Bird owners averaged five gifts per year; cat owners, four.
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Spending On Pets To Top $40 Billion
United States pet owners will likely spend more than $40 billion in 2007 on pet-related expenses, including food, accessories, veterinary care and gifts, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, which expects to publish its 2007-2008 APPMA National Pet Owners Survey by the end of April.
The survey estimated that 15 percent of dog owners, 10 percent of cat owners, 7 percent of bird owners and 18 percent of horse owners planned to purchase a “pet-related” item in the next 12 months.
These items include pet scrapbooks (3 percent of dog and cat owners), pet portraits (8 percent of dog owners, 4 percent of cat owners, 3 percent of bird owners and 10 percent of horse owners) and other products with the pet’s picture on them (9 percent of dog owners, 6 percent of cat owners, 4 percent of bird owners and 10 percent of horse owners).
In addition, 6 percent of dog owners and 3 percent reported holding holiday or birthday parties for their pets and nearly one-half of dog and cat owners and one-third of bird owners reported buying pet-themed (no cartoons) gift merchandise, including calendars, jewelry, and T-shirts, for themselves or others.
The survey also revealed continued strength in the gift-for-pets market, with more than 70 percent of dog, cat and bird owners reporting they had bought a gift for their pet in the past 12 months.
Pet owners were most likely to give their pets a gift for no particular reason, followed closely by Christmas.
A distant third most common gift-giving occasion was the pet’s birthday. These trends held steady regardless of type of pet.
Dog owners gave the most gifts per year, with the 78 percent of dog owners who gave their dogs gifts averaging seven gifts per year. Bird owners averaged five gifts per year; cat owners, four.
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Thursday, September 20, 2007
Bravo Issues Voluntary Food Recall
Bravo! Issues Voluntary Dog Food Recall
Pet food company Bravo! recalls several cat and dog food products due to Salmonella and Listeria contamination.
Raw pet food company Bravo! has issued a voluntary recall of several brands of its dog and cat food products due to possible Salmonella and Listeria contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration detected these contaminants in product samples during a review.The company stated it has not received any reports of illness due to the recalled products.
Salmonella and Listeria can cause serious infections in dogs and cats. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite and sluggishness. Pets exhibiting these symptoms should be taken to a veterinarian immediately. If cross-contamination occurs, humans can be affected by these bacteria as well, and may exhibit similar symptoms.
All of the recalled products are frozen raw food items for dogs and cats. They are:Name: Bravo! Original Formula Chicken BlendProduct Numbers: 21-102, 21-105, 21-110Sizes: 2, 5 and 10 pound tubesBatch ID Code (on hang tag): 236Reason for recall: Salmonella and Listeria were found in this product
Name: Bravo! Original Formula Turkey BlendProduct Numbers: 31-102, 31-105, 31-110Sizes: 2, 5 and 10 pound tubesBatch ID Code (on hang tag): 236Reason for recall: Listeria was found in this product
Name: Bravo! Basic Formula Finely Ground ChickenProduct Number: 21-212Size: 2 pound tubeBatch ID Code (on hang tag): 226Reason for recall: Salmonella and Listeria were found in this product
Customers who have purchased these products should return any unopened tubes to the store where they bought it for a full refund. Pet owners should dispose of open tubes safely where pets cannot get to them, such as a trash can with a secured lid; customers may return the batch ID tag to the store for a full refund.
For more information, visit www.bravorawdiet.com/recallinfo.html
Posted: September 20, 2007, 12 p.m. EST
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Pet food company Bravo! recalls several cat and dog food products due to Salmonella and Listeria contamination.
Raw pet food company Bravo! has issued a voluntary recall of several brands of its dog and cat food products due to possible Salmonella and Listeria contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration detected these contaminants in product samples during a review.The company stated it has not received any reports of illness due to the recalled products.
Salmonella and Listeria can cause serious infections in dogs and cats. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite and sluggishness. Pets exhibiting these symptoms should be taken to a veterinarian immediately. If cross-contamination occurs, humans can be affected by these bacteria as well, and may exhibit similar symptoms.
All of the recalled products are frozen raw food items for dogs and cats. They are:Name: Bravo! Original Formula Chicken BlendProduct Numbers: 21-102, 21-105, 21-110Sizes: 2, 5 and 10 pound tubesBatch ID Code (on hang tag): 236Reason for recall: Salmonella and Listeria were found in this product
Name: Bravo! Original Formula Turkey BlendProduct Numbers: 31-102, 31-105, 31-110Sizes: 2, 5 and 10 pound tubesBatch ID Code (on hang tag): 236Reason for recall: Listeria was found in this product
Name: Bravo! Basic Formula Finely Ground ChickenProduct Number: 21-212Size: 2 pound tubeBatch ID Code (on hang tag): 226Reason for recall: Salmonella and Listeria were found in this product
Customers who have purchased these products should return any unopened tubes to the store where they bought it for a full refund. Pet owners should dispose of open tubes safely where pets cannot get to them, such as a trash can with a secured lid; customers may return the batch ID tag to the store for a full refund.
For more information, visit www.bravorawdiet.com/recallinfo.html
Posted: September 20, 2007, 12 p.m. EST
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Saturday, September 1, 2007
Dental Hygiene for Dogs
We are still dog sitting those dogs. Mom finally got so grossed out by the dog's breath, she took the dog to the vet. Serious dental problems and the start of a kidney infection.
My mom adopted a puppy mill rescue (a white long haired chi like me) several years ago who was in septic shock from dental disease. The infection from the gums had spread thru her body and damaged every organ in her body. She ultimately died at 4 years of age because of the damage to the kidneys. So when mom saw that this poor little girl was having difficulty urinating, combined with the bad breath, of course she had to do something about it. But at least we know now and hopefully when Godiva's mom and dad come home, they can get her started on treatment.
Mom bought something called Flossies that she will be getting in sometime this week and then posting on my web site. The Flossie™ is made from a beef tendon. The unique design of this treat creates a natural chewing friction against the teeth which helps to clean a dog's teeth. We have not met a dog yet who has turned down one of these tasty treats. So be watching my site. We think it's a great substitute for greenies, which has so many questions surrounding them.
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My mom adopted a puppy mill rescue (a white long haired chi like me) several years ago who was in septic shock from dental disease. The infection from the gums had spread thru her body and damaged every organ in her body. She ultimately died at 4 years of age because of the damage to the kidneys. So when mom saw that this poor little girl was having difficulty urinating, combined with the bad breath, of course she had to do something about it. But at least we know now and hopefully when Godiva's mom and dad come home, they can get her started on treatment.
Mom bought something called Flossies that she will be getting in sometime this week and then posting on my web site. The Flossie™ is made from a beef tendon. The unique design of this treat creates a natural chewing friction against the teeth which helps to clean a dog's teeth. We have not met a dog yet who has turned down one of these tasty treats. So be watching my site. We think it's a great substitute for greenies, which has so many questions surrounding them.
http://caitlyns-k9.com/
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