Blog — Page 130 — Animal Welfare Issues

Molly - 14 yr. old Yellow Labrador Retriever buried alive This past Friday afternoon in Forest Grove, Oregon, neighbors of Hyrum Long and his daughter ,Susan Johnson, heard yelping coming from outside. Upon investigation, they found a dog's head protruding from the ground. This dog, Molly, was able … [Read more...]

RATCHET- DOG FROM IRAQ- IS HOME

October 24, 2008 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein

Ratchet, the beloved puppy cared for by Sgt. Gwen Beberg in Iraq, has arrived safely in Minneapolis to live with Gwen's parents until she arrives home. More than 69,000 signatures signed a petition to get Ratchet home through Operation Baghdad Pups. Terri Crisp from Operation Baghdad Pups … [Read more...]

MONTGOMERY COUNTY K-9, ANDY, KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

October 23, 2008 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein

A police officer and his K-9 partner were shot by friendly fire Wednesday morning. Plymouth Township Police Officer Louis Layfield and his K-9 dog, Andy were helping in the search for bank robbers when Andy attacked a police officer who had his gun drawn. Andy was trained to attack civilians with … [Read more...]

MICHAEL VICK WILL PLEAD GUILTY ON STATE DOGFIGHTING CHARGES

October 22, 2008 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein

Hoping to get his sentence reduced from 23 months in jail to just 18 with good behavior, Michael Vick plans to plead guilty to state dogfighting charges in Virginia. He is currently serving a two year sentence in federal prison in Leavenworth, Kansas. Vick is hoping to receive an early release … [Read more...]

HUNG JURY IN CAT KILLER CASE ~ MAN GOES FREE, BUT NOT CLEARED YET

October 21, 2008 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein

Norman - the seven pound, declawed tabby cat who was killed by Joseph Petchka A mistrial was declared in late September for Joseph Petcka, former minor league baseball player and small-time actor for brutally attacking and killing Norman, his former girlfriend's cat. Although Petcka is free, he is … [Read more...]

DOGS IN THE BACK OF PICK-UP TRUCKS ~ WHY?

October 20, 2008 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein

I was driving along Route 183 when I approached a stoplight this past weekend. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary while waiting for the light to turn green. That was until I saw two beautiful yellow Labs stand up in the bed of the truck. I observed them looking around checking out the scenery. My … [Read more...]

RATCHET ON HIS WAY TO THE STATES

October 20, 2008 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein

Ratchet, that adorable dog that was befriended by Sgt. Gwen Beberg in Iraq after being pulled from a burning pile of trash this past May, was loaded onto a charter flight last night. The flight has flown to Kuwait. Ratchet will be in Minnesota by the end of the week where Sgt. Beberg's parents live. … [Read more...]