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Posts tagged "animal abuse"

Wisconsin Shelter Overloaded with Abused Huskies

Wisconsin Shelter Overloaded with Abused Huskies
What do goats know? Investigators followed a stray goat to find 68 Siberian Huskies and a single Australian Cattle Dog – with around 50 other goats….the dogs were in cages or tied up. Most the animals on the this “farm” clearly appeared neglected, some were injured, others dehydrated. The dogs ranged from puppies to seniors... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
May 14, 2012 at 8:02 am
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Dog Attacked with Hatchet

Dog Attacked with Hatchet
Can you imagine anyone attacking a dog with a hatchet for no reason? This dog was, by all accounts, and according to KOMONews.com minding his own business when he was viciously attacked by a neighbor. The dog, a Golden Retriever, named Kona, has survived a crushed skull, broken jaw and various contusions causing blood-filled eyes... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
April 2, 2012 at 9:38 am
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Question Romney's Character? Ask a Dog

Question Romney's Character? Ask a Dog
We know that how we treat animals reflects the soul our characters. We know that children taught to be kind of and gentle to animals are more empathetic as adults. We also know that people who abuse animals are far more likely to abuse women and or children, and commit violent crimes. The body of... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 19, 2012 at 2:57 pm
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Northwest Indiana Woman Charged with Animal Neglect

Northwest Indiana Woman Charged with Animal Neglect
Can you say hoarding….A northwestern Indiana woman has been arrested on animal neglect charges after police found more than 100 dogs in her farm house  home on February 15. Donna Montoya was charged on 11 misdemeanor counts of animal neglect and three misdemeanor counts of harboring a non-immunized dog.  Montoya is being held at the... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
February 16, 2012 at 8:25 pm
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Why Won't Chicago Animal Care and Control Punish Irresponsible Owners?

Why Won't Chicago Animal Care and Control Punish Irresponsible Owners?
In my view, nearly everything at Chicago Animal Care and Control is today broken. Check this blog post: Who runs CACC and why won’t Chicago Punish Irresponsible Pit Bull Owners?  (click to read story) I congratulate the author for having the courage to address the problems, though there are inaccuracies in the blog post  (important... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 19, 2012 at 11:12 am
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Proposed Law to Place Animal Abusers on Public Registry

Proposed Law to Place Animal Abusers on Public Registry
If legislation in Albany County passes, animal abusers will appear on a public registry.  If you’re convinced of animal abuse, your name would appear on this registry for 10 years, according WTEN.com. If you’re a repeat offender, your name would appear there for life. If your name appears on this registry – then you would... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
September 29, 2011 at 9:21 am
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Dogfighting App Is No Game

Dogfighting App Is No Game
By Steve Dale I’m a journalist and, of course, I believe in free speech. However, certain lines are drawn all the time. For example, I don’t know of a video game or telephone app that teaches players how to abuse children. However, there’s now what I believe to be a comparable app through which participants... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
August 18, 2011 at 9:42 am
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People Come Together to Give a Dog Hope

In December (2010) guest columnist Jill Cahr of Trio Animal Foundation and a volunteer at the Animal Welfare League (AWL) wrote an inspiring story about a dog named Hope, a dog who might have died. Here’s Jill’s follow up: Hope in December at the Animal Welfare League In December, we met Hope, a horrifically emaciated... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 5, 2011 at 9:11 am
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Adopter of Vick's Dog Appalled that Vick Receives Key to the City

Richard Hunter happens to have adopted one of Michael Vick’s victim. He met Vick at a news conference and was rebuffed by Vick (see for yourself). What’s more Vick, a convicted felon, was given a key to the City by Dallas, TX Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway. Hunter, in this clip, speaks to the City... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 3, 2011 at 7:22 am
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Michael Vick Is No Hero

Some of my Facebook fans suggested I post (in full) my most recent Tribune Media Services story of January 5 about Michael Vick and my views on President Obama speaking out for Vick, and his yearning to have a family dog. So, here it is. Michael Vick is no hero I understand President Obama’s choice... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 15, 2011 at 7:27 am
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