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Tank - Rottweiler in need...

The month of February so far has been a real challenge for Pits And Rotts For Life Rescue, Inc. At the beginnning of the month we were at 28 dogs in rescue, which is duable. As of this morning, with all the emergencies coming in (the Stop Sign Babies, Shayla, Chavo-long story) we were at 32 dogs.


Then comes the call today. My boyfriend called me and said "uh, we have a problem here" I asked him what it was (so you understand, I live in a residential townhouse community). He said "there is a group of kids outside and they're not leaving till you get here, and they have a Rottweiler with them" I asked my BF what they wanted. He said "they found this rottie abused, neglected and hungry and they want to give him to you to take care of him" What was I supposed to do, tell him to tell the kids to go away? I told him to give them my card, with my number on it, and call me. They went to a neighbor somewhere around my way, and the neighbor called and said they have this rott that has been very neglected, when am I coming to pick it up. I told the man to take him to my vet and we'll take care of it.


Tank is at the vets office and yes, he is neglected, 40 lbs underweight, 6-7 yrs old and smells terrible. What am I supposed to do with this dog? I have NO ROOM at all, NO available fosters, NO funds for boarding/vetting, NO where to put him and NO one adopting now, especially a 6-7 yr old Rottie.


I have to make a decision quickly since he is at the vets office. They need to do the vaccines or he has to leave. I have NO where to take him to. All rescues are packed, and the ones I did talk to said they won't take him since he's older and their slow on adoptions right now.


CAN YOU HELP US SAVE TANKS LIFE????? Please help us to vaccinate, neuter and heartworm test him so he can stay at the vets office for a while and then HOPEFULLY, we'll find somewhere for him to go. As you'll see in the pics, Tank has a few other medical issues we will have to deal with, but right now we have to figure out where he can go. Thank you for any help you can give us towards saving Tank.
It is greatly appreciated by the humans and the dogs.


If you are able to help, please go to www.pitsandrottsforlife.petfinder.com and use any one of the paypal links. Or you can go to paypal.com and use pitsrotts4life@aol.com as our address



HE NEEDS SURGERY ON HIS EYES, BUT WE'LL DEAL WITH THAT LATER

HE IS 40 LBS UNDERWEIGHT (NOTHING WILL EVER COMPARE TO SHAYLA)

HE HAS A PATCH OF FUR MISSING FROM HIS LEG

HE HAS A LUMP THAT HAS BEEN PUNCTURED

Evacuating the Waveland, MS shelter

Hi all,

I apologize for not writing sooner. The Friday before the hurricane was the last day I had computer access with my ARF mailing list and even though I got back to Mass. Thursday I have been straight out.

On Friday, August 29th a group of folks from MS helped evacuate the entire Waveland Animal Shelter. With a donated horse trailer belonging to Kelly Gilbert and Martha Lewis of Flora, MS and arranged by Debbie Young and Lisa Martin, of the Jackson area we easily transported every dog and puppy to the evacuation center in Jackson, MS. Cindy Shaw, cat rescuer extraordinaire, pulled up the rear with a van filled with every cat and kitten. Earlier in the day Brenda Cromwell and one of her volunteers Debbie left Waveland with 25 animals in a passenger van and drove them to upstate NY. Sadly we have lost 5 puppies from that transport since they arrived. It appears distemper may be the cause but we are not sure. At least one of the puppies was very emaciated and weak when she was taken on the van and even with sub q fluids throughout the trip and persistent care when they arrived she did not make it. It never gets easy.

The evacuation center in Jackson was amazing. We met some great folks from the Red Cross, the MS Animal Rescue Team (MART) and evacuees from New Orleans and surrounding parishes and Debby Young arranged for a steady supply of local volunteers to help us with the animals. Traci and June were relentless in the care of the kids and Peg Preble flew in from Mass. to assist primarily with the cats and kittens. When we arrived at the evac ctr. we found a litter of 5 feral kittens so Cindy Shaw set a trap and by the next morning we had trapped every one of them. Today they are being socialized at ARK in Madison, MS and soon will find wonderful homes.

The final tally was 94 animals all together. They included Buddy who will fly to Mass this week and Babay who has a new home in NC. Sammy and Mama were taken into Kelly and Martha's home and Cat and Brownie are going to take the drive back to Canada with June and Traci. We have one dog recovering from a parvo outbreak and he is at Debby's vet in Canton, MS. So far so good.

Today many of our dogs, puppies, cats and kittens are being cared for at ARK in Madison, MS. Lisa and Kelly have been there every day even though they are not on the payroll. Truth be told there is no payroll because ARK opened their doors a month early when they knew the Waveland animals had nowhere to go. I don't knew what I would have done without ARK. And I don't know what we would have done without you….many of you sent donations and they are very much needed. We have vet bills to cover and spays and neuters to perform. Buddy and Babay need to fly to their new homes and tomorrow I will take Kit and Buddha Blue to Robin Carlin, my vet, in western Mass. where they will be adopted to good homes where they will be loved. We did a lot right this time…

My gratitude to my MS friends, Debby, Lisa, Kelly, Elizabeth and Martha. All of the folks at ARK - Marlo, Sherri and Stacey. And thanks so much to Lydia, the new director of the Waveland Animal Shelter and Babay and Rusty of Waveland, MS who took Brenda and I into their home. While making us feel comfortable and welcomed they were busy packing up their valuables….they didn't want to lose everything again…….and the Ferry family of Waveland once again sent a large donation, the family who lost 10 family homes as a result of Katrina - they could have so much more to worry about or focus on but they help me every time. They are my powers of examples…

I am blessed to have this community of all of you who have supported me for three years, for all of "the fours" who have filled my life with purpose and love and for the volunteers who show up every time to help us keep the kids safe….and a BIG thank you to Kris Garvey for putting us back in touch with PAWS Chicago. PAWS will be leaving for Waveland this week to empty the shelter once again. If, God forbid Ike hits the coast of MS the Waveland Animal Shelter will be empty….again….

Here's Babay and some of our puppies!






Chris
Founder, Animal Rescue Front
"Until there are none save one"

Craig Hill - Extraordinaire Dedicated Trapper

Got this update from Craig...

Hey :)
I finally made it home last week. Here is a post I made on a reptile site I go to for my reptiles at home. Posted them an update cause a lot of them donated for me to go to Iowa. But hopefully the hurricane in the gulf weakens and we are not needed..

http://www.repticzone.com/forums/BeardedDragonCommunity/messages/1839594.html

Oakville, Iowa - Three weeks after

This is what the town looked like 3 weeks after the flood. It is dry now they finally plugged the levee.
Photos sent from Craig Hill.

More from Craig... (see previous post..)

Wanted to add at one time there was 60 cats and 36 dogs, but some where reunited or went off to rescues. Just the ones we couldn't place where handed over to HSUS and EARS at Cedar Rapids.

Update from Craig Hill, Trapper in Iowa

I been trapping for residents since Best Friends has left. Mainly doing owner requests and having those whole can't care for there cats sign a release form surrendering them to me and rescue groups. I was helping Barb Bryant with the disaster shelter it was her first time running one. It as at the Lee County Fair Grounds, but we had to pack it and move it to her farm. Noah's Wish was kind to come down and set it up. They also did most of the animal care. It h as packed up and the remaining 4 cats and 12 dogs where placed at the Cedar Rapids Disaster Shelter in Cedar Rapids.

There are still a lot of house cats left in Oakville so I contacted Dr. Deb and
her group, Furkeep Animal Rescue. They can take those who are surrendered. So Paws and Noah’s Ark are two no-kill groups in the area can care for the cats I get, until I transport them. In the time I been trapping I’ve gotten 9 cats reunited with there owners, 12 surrendered to me, and 2 now that are in foster care. I also have one that was surrendered staying with me in the hotel room till I do the transport to Chicago. A friend there is taking her for her daughter. I plan on being here another 2 weeks. It was cool I bumped in to Trixie, I guess Rich sent down a feed and water team. If he was on the call with all the Iowa officials he would of know I was already there doing it. But Trixie is coming back tomorrow to help with the last efforts. But here are a few pics…

Direct funding for a friend going to IOWA for the animals.

Craig Hill, a former Winn Dixie / ARNO / Best Friends volunteer, is going off to rescue animals again. After going completely, yes completely broke, (lets not rub in the details), after Katrina he is off to volunteer in Iowa. He is looking for any donations to support his cigarette habit and a rental car. His goal for a rental car is $1500, he has $263 right now. I gave him a little gentle harassing about the cigarettes, but he is right, a disaster is no time to quit. If anyone cares to donate and wants to know where it is going Craig is a good cause who will use every penny toward volunteering - with the exception of the cigarettes. Maybe you smokers out there can just send him a pack when they settle down. Craig will be joining up with Best Friends who is just arriving. Barb Davis, Ethan and Rich are there in Iowa now assessing the situation etc. Craig will be flying out Tuesday, thanks to a friend at NWA for a very inexpensive flight.

I personally vouch for Craig. Please consider donating your morning coffee funds, or the amount of a tank of gas to craigh123@comcast.net. Go to https://www.paypal.com/ and donate to that email address. Or if you are a wealthy individual who wants to sponsor him completely email me griffinsgallery@verizon.net and I will give you his phone number or help you make all the arrangements. Ok, I am dreaming, but who knows? Updates that I hear will appear here on www.dogbusters.blogspot.com

Iowa Flood Volunteers Needed

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK
Communicating during disasters to mobilize volunteers, supplies, and other
resources for animal victims. http://www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters

RELIEF GLOBAL
6/12/08: IOWA FLOOD: Emergency Volunteers Needed
KINSHIP CIRCLE is working with Iowa Dept. of Agriculture Veterinary Response
Coordinator, Mark Shearer, and Iowa State Veterinarian David Schmitt. We
have been asked to coordinate out-of-state volunteers at key counties where
flooding has occurred or is anticipated. Anyone willing to deploy must be
flexible and realize we have no control over how floods proceed.

TO VOLUNTEER:
1. RESPOND TO: kinshipcircle@accessus.net -OR-
pawsitivedirections@yahoo.com (DO NOT SEND YOUR INFO TO BOTH)
YOUR NAME:
PHONE NUMBER (cell you’ll have with you):
FULL PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
BRIEF, COUPLE SENTENCES RE: YOUR ANIMAL DISASTER AID EXPERIENCE:
DATES YOU CAN BE IN IOWA NEXT WEEK:

2. YOU MUST CONTACT ON-GROUND ORGANIZER IN IOWA, LISTED BELOW, BEFORE SHOWING UP.
DO NOT CONTACT THEM UNTIL YOUR ARRIVAL DATE IS FIRM
They can answer questions about specific driving directions to staging area.

3. PRINT OUT ALL CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS IN THIS EMAIL.
Have them with you in Iowa and be prepared to “float” from site to site.
They are fairly close-by and emergencies are expected.


‘This is our version of Katrina,’ Iowa residents say. Cedar Rapids:
Firefighter Jeremy Wagner saves a cat from a flooded attic on 6/13/08.
http://www.newser.com/article/D91A1F880.html
At least 24,000 evacuations so far
83 of Iowa’s 99 counties are declared disaster zones

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1. VOLUNTEER NOW: Johnson County Fairgrounds
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CONTACT MISHA GOODMAN when your travel plans are firm: 319-621-3274
-- Staging area for evacuated Iowa City Shelter animals + flood rescues/drop-offs
-- Could need volunteers up to 3 WEEKS from today (6/14), depending upon floods.

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Johnson County Fairgrounds; 4265 Oakcrest Hill Road; Iowa City, Iowa 52246

VOLUNTEERS:
-- Indoor area to sleep + cooking facility at Johnson County Fairgrounds.
-- Recommended bring sleeping bags or pads (they might get cots).
-- Can bring a tent, but not mandatory.

GENERAL DIRECTIONS FROM CEDAR RAPIDS AIRPORT:
CONTACT MISHA GOODMAN to find alternate routes to road closures: 319-621-3274

COMING FROM NORTH
From CR airport, get on Hwy 380 south
380 just south of I-80 turns into Hwy 218
Exit on Riverside Drive (rt) and will be traveling north
Johnson County Fairgrounds is 1/4 mile on left side of road

COMING FROM WEST
Take I-80 to Hwy 218
Exit on Riverside Drive (rt) and will be traveling north
Johnson County Fairgrounds is 1/4 mile on left side of road

COMING FROM EAST
I-80 between Iowa City and Tipton is washed over

VOLUNTEERS WHO CAN BE IN IOWA WEEK OF JUNE 16:
CONTACT MISHA GOODMAN + REPORT TO FAIRGROUNDS: 319-621-3274


Cedar Rapids, Iowa: A rescue worker brings a dog to dry land after rescuing
him and his owner from their home 6/12/08. Getty Images

SUPPLY NEEDS AT THIS TIME:
Large, collapsible dog crates * Large wire dog crates
Small cat litter pans * Cat toys
Vaccine (dog and cat)
Ceramic bowls (prefer large rodent food bowls for cat food/water)
C/D cat food * I/D dog food
Leather gloves * Shampoo

SEND SUPPLIES TO:
DROP-OFF: Johnson County 4-H Fairgrounds, BARN #1
Contact Misha Goodman, if you intend to deliver supplies: 319-621-3274
MAIL: Johnson County Agricultural Association
4261 Oak Crest Hill Road SE; Iowa City, IA 52246
MARK PACKAGE: Iowa City Animal Shelter, Misha Goodman

SEND MONETARY DONATIONS TO:
DONATE ONLINE OR BY MAIL:
http://www.facf.org/support/
Friends of the Animal Center Foundation
(Support group for Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center)
PO Box 1345; Iowa City, Iowa 52244
ph: 319-887-6083; email: info@facf.org

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2. VOUNTEER: Washington, Iowa Staging Area
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GROUND CONTACT IS AMBER TALBOTT: 319-461-9708, 319-653-6713
-- DO NOT CONTACT HER YET. Bring her phone numbers with you to Iowa.
-- She is setting up a staging area at WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
-- ANTICIPATED: Overflow of animals from Columbus Junction (18 miles east
of Washington), where a levee broke.
-- ANTICIPATED: Animals from Oakville (44 miles east of Washington) and Fredonia.
-- Columbus Junction, Oakville and Fredonia have been evacuated. Latter two
towns are only accessible by boat and under National Guard protection. We
have conflicting reports that evacuees were ordered to release animals.

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IS 30 MILES SOUTH OF IOWA CITY (#1 in this alert):
-- Be prepared to MOVE from staging area in Johnson County to Washington County Fairgrounds.
-- Have a working cell phone with you.

PHYSICAL ADDRESS FOR VOLUNTEERS WHEN/IF STAGING AREA IS OFFICIAL:
PAWS & More Animal Shelter
1004 1/2 West Madison Street; Washington, Iowa 52353
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: http://www.pawsandmore.petfinder.com

VOLUNTEERS WHO CAN BE IN IOWA WEEK OF JUNE 16:
-- CONTACT MISHA GOODMAN + REPORT TO JOHNSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS: 319-621-3274
-- BE ON STANDBY TO MOVE TO WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS:
AMBER TALBOTT, 319-461-9708


Brandon Smith carries his cats Fry and Bender to dry land from their flooded
home 6/11/08. Getty Images. Evacuations ordered in Columbus Junction,
Fredonia: http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/19944364.html

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3. VOLUNTEER: Lee County Fairgrounds
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PRE-STAGING AREA IN DONNELLSON, IOWA – WHERE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CREST
-- THIS STAGING AREA IS NOT YET SET-UP. Iowa Ag Dept. officials are
assessing flood course and ANTICIPATE heavy flooding here.
-- Donnelson, Iowa is on the southern border, near Missouri.

-- IF ALREADY IN IOWA, you may check about needs at this potential staging area
by contacting Rich Crook: 435-689-1162
-- Please DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT call Rich on the ground unless you are
already in Iowa on standby to move to these expected emergency zones.

PHYSICAL ADDRESS FOR POTENIAL LEE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS STAGING AREA:
Hwy. 218, Lee County Fairgrounds
(North edge of Donnellson, Iowa, on Highway 218)
City: Fort Madison, Iowa
http://www.leecountyfairiowa.com

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4. Possible Volunteers Needed Week Of June 23
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KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, EQUINE CENTER
-- Overflow staging area for CEDAR RAPIDS ANIMAL CONTROL
-- UAN/EARS and HSUS are already here. DO NOT NEED VOLUNTEERS WEEK OF 6/17.
** May need volunteers following WEEK OF JUNE 23. **
-- I am in touch with head coordinator there and will keep you posted.

PHYSICAL ADDRESS + ADDRESS FOR MONETARY DONATIONS:
Kirkwood Foundation
C/O Friends Of Cedar Rapids Shelters
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW; Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406

http://www.iowaequestrian.com/directions
From I-380, take Exit 13 and go East to Kirkwood Blvd. Then turn left and go
North until 76th Ave. and turn right.

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5. NEWS: Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter Evacuated
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Cats await transport from evacuated Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter..

ANIMAL SHELTER EVACUATED:
http://www.kcrg.com/younews/19883114.html
6/13/08: The evacuation of the Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter began around
1:30pm Wednesday (6/11). Staff had been boated in for days previously by the
CR Fire Department to care for the animals... Volunteers were alerted and
streamed down the only road left to access the area laden with carriers. At
this time, cats were brought by boat to a raised piece of road where trucks
waited to take them the rest of the way through a channel of water crossing
the road. From there they were put in a stock trailer and transported to KCC
who had offered their beef cattle barn as a make-shift shelter.

Next came the small dogs. With 27 big dogs left to bring out, the fire
department decided that the water crossing the road was too deep for animal
control trucks to drive through safely. Hearts sank with the fear that
animals would be left behind, but...CRFD and CRAS staff new it was time to
get creative. The rest of the dogs were boated out through a neighboring
farm field that was now part of the river. It was slow going even with 3
boats operating non-stop as the larger dogs had to be brought out virtually
one by one so as not to cause an incident between two animals...

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6. NEWS: Indiana Flood Dogs “Pour” Into Wisconsin
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Indiana flood survivors arrive at Wisconsin Humane Society for baths, kisses and comfort.

WISCONSIN HUMANE SOCIETY - DOGS FROM FLOODED AREAS IN INDIANA:
http://www.wihumane.org/news/default.aspx
Forty canine flood victims arrived this week at the Wisconsin Humane Society
from areas in Indiana. Due to heavy storms, Indiana shelters have been
inundated with victims displaced by the flooding. Some shelters are
surrounded by flooded streets that have become impassable, as well.

ADOPTIONS:
Like all the dogs at WHS, the puppies will be vaccinated, microchipped and
sterilized... As soon as they are ready, they will be featured on our
adoptable dogs web page: http://www.wihumane.org/animals/dogs.aspx

==================================================================
7. NEWS: Indiana/Help Morgan County Humane
==================================================================

UPDATE - 6/14/08, INDIANA FLOODS:
http://www.mchumanesoc.org/
Monetary donations are needed for veterinary costs, medication, and grooming
of animals that are displaced due to Indiana flooding.

DONATE TO MORGAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY:
ONLINE: http://www.mchumanesoc.org
BY MAIL: Morgan County Humane Society
690 West Mitchell Ave.; Martinsville, IN 46151

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Solider David Motari tosses Puppy

3/4/08: The Soldier Who Tossed The Puppy
http://www.KinshipCircle.org


The Moron




His Accomplice







A Fatal Toss...



Marine Who Did It?



VIDEO:
http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/43462/9fb16ab3/us_soldaat_gooit_puppy.html

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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Brigadier General Robert E. Milstead, Jr.
Director, Marine Corps Public Affairs
Division of Public Affairs - Command Element
CMC (PA), Headquarters Marine Corps
3000 Marine Corps; Pentagon 4B548
Washington, DC 20350-3000
ph: 703-614-1492/4080/8010; fax: 703-697-5362
email: robert.milstead@usmc.mil

General Michael Hagee, 33rd Commandant of the Marine Corps
ph: 703-614-1034; fax: 703-614-2358; email: comrel@hqmc.usmc.mil

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII
Colonel Mark A. Dungan, Commanding Officer
Richard A. Kirby GS12, Staff Secretary
Office of the Commanding Officer
Marine Corps Base Hawaii
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United States Defense Leaders and Marine Corps:

Thank you for addressing the Marines recently videotaped taunting a
defenseless puppy. I urge you to aggressively investigate this crime and
take prompt punitive action.

As you know, a man identified as David Motari dangles a black and white dog
by the scruff of the neck, cooing: "Cute little puppy." Another unnamed
soldier baby-talks: "Ah, so cute, so cute...little puppy." To the horror of
global Internet viewers, Motari then hurls the animal over a cliff into a
rocky gulch. The dog, who looks about 12 weeks old, squeals while flying
through the air. We hear a thud below, signifying the dog's certain death.

"That was mean Motari," the unknown Marine jokes. Motari shrugs and grins.

The question is not WHO the victim is, but WHAT is done to him or her.
Criminologists view the brutality of an act, regardless of the victim's
identity, as a precursor to future violence. Animal cruelty is a key trait
in the American Psychiatric Association's criterion for conduct disorders.
David Motari displays characteristics associated with sociopaths.

I respectfully ask the Military Police Department of Hawaii, where Motari is
stationed, to conduct a thorough probe. If Motari and other suspects are
apprehended, please advocate maximum penalties for aggravated cruelty and
intentional killing of a companion animal. Certainly, Motari and his
accomplice ought to undergo psychological counseling.

This is not the first video leak of soldiers tormenting animals in Iraq. I
hope this case prompts Defense Department officials to make regulatory
changes for animals in war zones. Specifically, I encourage the DOD to:
* Insert an anti-cruelty clause in the Universal Code of Military Justice.
* Utilize non-lethal vaccination to cope with rabies in war zones.
* Permit soldiers to bring vetted pets back to the U.S. with them.

The men in the video do not represent other brave men and women who serve
our country. This is all the more reason to pursue rigorous judicial action
against the few who sully America's moral repute.

Thank you for holding animal abusers accountable for their violent crimes.

Sincerely,

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* Puppy Torture Video & Related Comment Links
http://www.buzzfeed.com/link/Puppy_Torture_Video/david_motari_-_is_this_the_man_behind_the_video
* VIDEO: Soldier David Motari hurls puppy to his death
http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/43462/9fb16ab3/us_soldaat_gooit_puppy.html
* VIDEO: US Soldier throws puppy off cliff
http://digg.com/people/US_Soldier_throws_puppy_off_cliff_(video)?t=13323218
* Marine in animal cruelty probe
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,23317978-5006003,00.html
* PETITION: Stand Against Puppy-Killing Soldiers
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/fight-puppy-killing-soldiers

KINSHIP CIRCLE REFERENCES:
* American Soldier Shoots Yet Another Poor Dog In Iraq?
http://www.kinshipcircle.org/digest/2007_10.html#anchor6
* 1/19/07: Latest Casualty: Soldiers Torment Crippled Dog In Iraq
http://www.kinshipcircle.org/letter_library/letter.asp?LetterID=1626&seriesfirst=true

Purpose of a Dog - from a 4 yr. old

The Purpose of a Dog - from a 4 yr. old
How true...

  Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year old Irish
Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their
little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping
for a miracle.

 I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we
couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia
procedure for the old dog in their home.

 As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be
good for the four-year old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though
Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar
catch in my throat as Belker's family
surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last
time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few
minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept
Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion.


We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about
the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.

 Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."
 Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned
me.  I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

 He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life
 like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?"  The
four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they
don't have to stay as long."

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.

May you always have LOVE to share, HEALTH to spare and FRIENDS that care,
and a DOG or Cat to LOVE along the way!

Fish Fry Benefit

FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY FOR LIL RAY
FRIDAY MARCH 23RD ******** 5PM TILL 10PM
AT SLIM GOODIES DINER
3322 MAGAZINE STREET
ALL YOU CAN EAT AND DRINK
$20.00 FOR ADULTS $10.00 FOR KIDS
ALL PROCEDES BENIFINTING Gulf Coast ANIMAL SHELTERS

We are honoring the life of an animal lover and invite everyone to come and share in the joy he left us, and help raise money in his name for local animal shelters here in the city and gulf coast region. We will be serving fried catfish –crawfish – shrimp – potato salad – mixed green salad and all you can drink *soft drinks * draft beer and *margaritas.
There will be backyard activities and a raffle which includes prizes from*** Nacho Mama’s *** Sabi Jewelry *** Tomato Clothing Company ***Sip Wine Store ***Hemline Fashions *** Semolina’s***Poets Gallery ***Rocky’s Pizza ** The Bulldog ***Buffalo Exchange ***Salon Diversions *** Station 8801 ***GoGO Jewelry **New Orleans Music Exchange *** art work by Skip Bolen *** Stephen A. Richardson ***Studio Inferno Glass Art ***and more prizes are donated every day so get your tickets now the drawing will be pulled at 10pm winner need not be present.
For more information please call kappa at 909-4355 or email us at
kappahorn@yahoo.com