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Thursday 31 January 2013

Gay dog pts ( The mind boggles. )

 I've heard everything now.

Tennessee dog dies Thursday because he is 'gay'

 
Just when you think that you have heard it all, along comes an excuse that completely boggles the mind.

Tomorrow, a dog, name unknown, will be put to death at an overcrowded animal control in Jackson, Tenn., after his owner surrendered him there because he believes that his dog is "gay."

According to the prior owner, the dog was seen "hunched over," another male dog, therefore, in this owner's mind, the dog must be gay.

The former owner apparently does not know that "hunched over, aka humping behavior" is typically a sign of dominance in dogs, rather than something to signify a dog's sexual orientation.

But, on the other hand, even if it did indicate sexual orientation, does it warrant turning one's dog over to an extremely crowded, sadly "high kill," animal control facility?

Should it matter?

No.

Shared about this dog:
Don't let this gorgeous dog die bc his owner is ignorant of normal dog behavior! He's in kennel 10L and he WILL be put down tomorrow bc there is no room at the inn!
And the following is stated about this dog's dire situation:
they (shelter) open at 9 a.m. and he will die by 1 p.m. if not adopted as he was an owner surrender. Adoption fee is 38.00 and that only includes a voucher for a rabies shot. He looks to be a pit/american bulldog mix.
Shelter location:

Jackson Rabies Control, 146 Miller Ave., in Jackson TN.

Phone: 731-668-4211



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Penny Eims, a lifelong animal lover, has dedicated the past 4 years to a large, non-profit dog rescue in Washington. Her experiences include fostering, writing web content, creating dog biographies, pet memorials and contributing to rescue newsletters.

Article taken from Facebook. 

Update the dog got saved.

Attention, the 'gay' dog has left the building

It is official, the "gay" pit bull mix who was slated for destruction at a Jackson, Tenn., animal control facility, is safe.

Following a flurry of internet networking, the supposed "gay" dog, who was actually just displaying normal dog behavior, was sprung from the Jackson Rabies Control building early Thursday morning.

According to ABC News, the misunderstood dog is now owned by a veterinary tech named Stephanie Fryns.

Fryns has named the dog, "Elton."

She told ABC that Elton enjoyed the car ride and that he has been "pretty friendly so far."

When word spread that Elton was deemed "gay," by his prior owner for "hunching over" another male dog, people from across the nation were simultaneously shocked and outraged at the ignorance of the owner who wound up surrendering Elton for behaving in a perfectly normal manner.

Not to mention, even if Elton was "gay," who cares?

Bottom line, Elvis has left the building.

Anyone who was beside themselves with worry over Elton may want to direct that concern towards the dogs who are still in danger at the Jackson Rabies facility.

Without a bizarre story of their own, they might not make it out alive.

Information for those dogs still at risk:

Facebook thread here.

Shelter location:

Jackson Rabies Control, 146 Miller Ave., in Jackson TN.

Phone: 731-668-4211
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Wednesday 30 January 2013

Animal cruelty.

How did this pathetic excuse for a human being escape a prison sentence. I'm lucky living in a loving home with decent people who love and care for me and would provide the best medical treatment available. 

Unfortunately other animals aren't so lucky. Would the courts be so lenient if it was a child involved, i would of thought if she was an alcoholic prison would of done her good by helping her dry out and get her life sorted. It's about time the courts realised animals are family to.

Mother of two spared jail after letting dog die slow and painful death over six weeks by leaving it in locked toilet

  • Laura Shaw, 23, abandoned pet Lulu when the animal fell ill
  • Dog was found dead and covered in flies with 'overpowering foul stench'
  • Unemployed alcoholic fined and banned from keeping animals
An unemployed alcoholic mother who locked her dog in a toilet and left it to die has walked free from court.

Laura Shaw, 23, abandoned her pet Lulu for six weeks, and has now been banned from keeping animals for the next 10 years.
Horrific images shown in court revealed how the animal was found covered in swarms of flies, surrounded by the empty food bowls it tried to eat.

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT
Laura Shawt
Laura Shaw
Heartless: Laura Shaw has been convicted of animal cruelty after leaving her pet dog to die

The mother of two was prosecuted by the RSPCA, but escaped jail after a hearing at Grimsby Magistrates' Court.

The court heard how the dog was found dead last August in a downstairs toilet at Shaw's former home in Grimsby, surrounded by faeces and urine.

Prosecutor Nigel Burn said there was an 'overpowering foul stench' and the house was swarming with large flies.

Empty plates and a bowl were found and it looked as though they had been bitten by the black cross-bred dog in a desperate attempt to satisfy its hunger.
Horror: Lulu the dog was found dead locked in a small toilet surrounded by faeces and urine
Horror: Lulu the dog was found dead locked in a small toilet surrounded by faeces and urine

Shaw, now of no fixed address, admitted two offences of causing unnecessary suffering to a dog by failing to provide veterinary care and leaving it unattended without adequate food and water.

She claimed that she was scared to seek help after the dog became ill, but when she was asked about the animal's death she admitted: 'It must have been traumatic and it must have been lonely and scared.'

Lauren Fisher, mitigating, said the dog stopped eating and drinking and that she tried giving it milk and different dog food brands, without succes.

'Things spiralled out of control,' she said. 'She did not get the help that was necessary for the dog and neglected her duty as an owner to take the dog to the vet's.'
Tragic: The dog was apparently abandoned after she fell ill and started refusing the food she was given
Tragic: The dog was apparently abandoned after she fell ill and started refusing the food she was given
Ms Fisher added that Shaw's former home had been burgled after her windows were smashed and that a large amount of her property had been stolen, causing her 'extreme unhappiness'.

She left the house 'feeling scared and unable to cope' and abandoned the dog, who was aged about 18 months to two years.

Probation officer Graham Marshall said Shaw had been a mental health support worker but lost her job and later 'drank to oblivion every day whenever she could'.

The court heard that the defendant also had more than £10,000 of debts.
Squalid: The house in Grimsby was filled with an overwhelming stink when the dog was found last year
Squalid: The house in Grimsby was filled with an overwhelming stink when the dog was found last year

Judge Sam Goozee told Shaw: 'You have committed a cruel and despicable offence. The pictures I have seen show the horror and pain that Lulu must have gone through in what was a very slow death.

'The conditions in which she was found are disgusting and she clearly had been dead for a while.

'Looking after an animal brings responsibility and you simply ignored those responsibilities.

'Can you imagine what it would be like if a child went through what Lulu did? As an adult, you would never place a child in that position and you should not place an animal in that position.'

Shaw was handed 200 hours of unpaid work, banned from keeping animals for ten years and ordered to pay £150 costs.

Speaking after the verdict, an RSPCA spokesman said: 'This was a shocking incident. The poor animal would have suffered terribly, and it is terrible to leave a living creature to die like this.

'We hope this sends a clear to message to people that neglect or abuse of animals is not acceptable.'

I've got to go now and try and calm my Dad down, i won't repeat what punishment he would of gave her. And i thought we were a nation of animal lovers. 

The annoying thing is if a dog killed a human it would be euthanized but the other way round is acceptable.

Tuesday 22 January 2013

I'm a happy bunny.

I'm a happy bunny or should that be doggy.

Dad's just booked our holidays for this year and got the confirmation  through, and it's all good. Instead of going away for one week we're going away for 2 weeks, but instead of a Summer break he's done it for Winter instead so we will be away for Christmas and New Year ( 21st December - 4th January )

We're staying in the same place as last year the Lake District so plenty of walking I'm not so sure about swimming in the lakes though it might be a bit cold.


Me last year guarding the cottage, Dad says i was just being nosey.


Me with some doggy pals i met on holiday.


Me trying to nudge Mum back into the water he he, it didn't work though schucks.


Me going for a swim.


Patrolling the lake shore.


Having a well earned sleep after walking all day.

I think the next holiday photos will be more snow than swimming. I can't wait two weeks with Grandma and my staff  24/7 and no computer so i get there full undivided attention. yippee can you tell I'm excited.




Wednesday 9 January 2013

Tuesday 1 January 2013

Happy New Year (2013)


All the best for 2013.

I hope Santa brought everything you asked for at Christmas. And Happy New Year I hope it's a good one.

Looking back at 2012 some of my highlights are being at Mum and Dad's engagement.

Having a great holiday in the Lake District.

Meeting lots of new friends from all over the world through Blogging.

And not forgeting Cody catty my partner in crime.

The not so good was geting turned down for my Kennell club good citizen Gold award for not being ready, but as Dad says he still brought the best dog home. 

Merry belated Christmas.

Merry belated Christmas everyone.

I'm sorry this post is late but Dad lost his internet connection just before Christmas and has only just got it back on. Many thanks to Molly @ Molly The Wally. for putting up an announcement for us letting everyone know of the situation.



Quick get up Santa's been.

My own bag.

Cody's bag.

Why is Santa hiding in my bag i told Dad to give him milk and no alcohol.

I got lots of goodies.

Me giving Grandma a Christmas kiss
 
Cody got his own cracker.

Cody's own stocking.

Cody's cat toy.

Cody sleeping with the tinsel.

Cody took a liking to under the Christmas tree.