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kitkat3478

by kitkat3478 on 26 June 2017 - 08:06

That is exactly what Pennsylvania did to my sister, years ago.
We fought them every inch of the way. They found her guilty of numerous cruelty charges despite the fact dogs had no fleas, worms, wounds, all good weight, but her little rat dogs had some matted hair. We got an order to return all dogs and birds, to me, and my niece.
Let me tell you, it was disgraceful the condition that the "humane" society returned the dogs in. That is those they could find. Yeah, they list her African Grey parrots, one ,12 year old Yorkie died in their care because they refused to treat a mamory tumor that she developed while in their 'care', because my sister refused to sign her over. So they left my sister's spoiled 3,lb tea sipping dog, to die alone on the cold concrete slab, all alone.
A couple of her shepherds supposedly died in the German Shepherd rescues custody, her favorite Shepherd Chewey was kept in the old Montrose shelter bldg. With no lights and no exercise because all workers were afraid of him, a a couple Maltese dogs were also misplaced....my sister died before all animals were returned.
All because a woman wanted breeding rights that my sister was not giving and repeatedly placed complaints.
It was truly shameful the value, or lack of, placed on my sister's dogs.
You are better off not getting the USDA or any commercial license. Puppy Mills are licensed and insured by those over seers of animal rights.
What a joke!!!
The AKC sucks....they give more support also to puppy Mills as those are their true cash cows.
Seems you were denied due process. Don t give up your dogs to them, my sister got hers back!
And boy oh boy, them ASPCA people sure can lie.

Mystere

by Mystere on 30 June 2017 - 00:06

Randy lost yesterday. Apparently, he is appealing.

by SitasMom on 30 June 2017 - 04:06

Thanks for the update

kitkat3478

by kitkat3478 on 30 June 2017 - 08:06

Wow what a shame.
I know it is a tough fight, and fight it is when they come on a person.
They claim they are the voice of the animals but that is so not true in a good many cases.
Randy if you know you are right you got to be your dogs voice no one else will .
It is possible to lose the battle but still win the war.
I wish you all the best and for the best outcome for your dogs
Esp.the older ones

Mystere

by Mystere on 30 June 2017 - 21:06

The hearing Tuesday was apparently just about whether the dogs would be forfeited, or not. The criminal trial is in August.

by SitasMom on 02 July 2017 - 02:07

"The Constitution provides legal representation in criminal matters. This is a civil matter. No representation is provided. The state removed my ability to obtain representation by their actions prior to the hearing. I am now forced to represent myself in this matter."

I'm guessing the cash bond was for the criminal charges which were not mentioned in the original post?

by SitasMom on 19 July 2017 - 18:07

Lick Granuloma - just FYI Doing all this stuff is very expensive....just saying.

In dogs where incessant licking is observed; it is important that the behavior be stopped and that the affected area be examined for an underlying physical ailments. If obvious trauma cannot be found it may be necessary to take the dog to the veterinarian where bacterial cultures, radiographs, histological examinations or other laboratory tests can be performed to look for and rule out underlying physical conditions such as:
*Allergic Dermatitis – Inflammation that results from allergic contact with a specific irritant.
*Arthritis – painful inflammation in the joints can cause excessive licking of the area. Since the licking will not cure the underlying problem it will continue, eventually causing significant skin lesions.
*Neuropathies – The inflammation of nerves under the skin can cause discomfort that leads to excessive licking.
*Neoplasia – Certain types of skin cancer can cause uncomfortable lesions that lead to chronic licking.
*Bacterial or Fungal Infections – Blastomycoses, Ringworm and other deep seated fungal infections can initiate the problem.
*Ectoparasites – External parasites like Sarcoptic mange, commonly known as scabies or Demodectic mange (Demodecosis) can lead to ALD.
*Foreign Bodies – Splinters, glass or some other foreign body lodged in or under the skin can cause excessive licking of the area the leads to ALD.

The process of diagnosing acral lick dermatitis first begins with observation and testing of the affected area to eliminate physical causes. The most common procedures performed are:
*Skin Scraping – Ectoparasites like demodex or scabies tend to create symptoms and lesions that mimic those found with ALD.
*Fungal Culture – Lesions from Ringworm commonly look similar to ALD lesions.
*Radiography – X-ray’s are used to rule out the possibility that the licking is the result of a painful joint.
*Skin Biopsy – provides a way to differentiate between deep fungal infections and skin tumors.
*Fine Needle aspiration – a simpler alternative to an actual skin biopsy; a needle is used to take a small sample from the area and examined under a microscope.
*Bacterial Culture – performed on sterile biopsy samples and used to eliminate bacterial infections as the cause of the lesions.
*Allergy Testing – Allergic reactions can be one of the triggers for ALD.

The duration of antibiotic therapy depends on several factors, including depth of pyoderma, underlying diseases, and use of supplimental concomitant topical therapies.
*Superficial pyodermas usually resolve with a 6-week course of an antimicrobial; treatment should continue 1 to 2 weeks beyond healing/resolution of cutaneous lesions.
*For deep pyoderma, a 6- to 12-week course of treatment (8 weeks beyond resolution of cutaneous lesions) or even longer may be required to resolve deep pockets of infection.1
*Regular rechecks are important to determine response to therapy and need for medication refills or therapy modifications.


by SitasMom on 19 July 2017 - 20:07

Randolph County Humane Society of Elkins WV
July 17 at 7:59am 
 

The following letter was published in The Inter-Mountain on Saturday, July 15. We wanted to share it here with our followers as well.


The Randolph County Humane Society wishes to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank you to the whole community for all the ways you stepped up to the plate to assist with the recent case involving the seizure of over 30 animals. From donations of supplies, money, your time, and many other kindnesses, you exemplified the support and engagement that it takes to operate a small, non-profit animal shelter.


In addition to all the extra outstanding volunteer help we received through the dog walking group, the Board of Directors wants to recognize the long hours and hard work put in by our staff. Kelly Scheidegger and her crew have gone above and beyond the call of duty in order to assure these animals, along with our already full shelter, received the best of care, individual attention and love that every life deserves. We could not ask for a better staff!


On July 14, the Circuit Court carried out the WV Code that provides for the owner/defendant to either pay the bond to care for the animals according to the time set forth in the law, or forfeit the animals. The owner refused to pay the bond, and as a result, forfeited the animals. Some of the animals are owned or co-owned by other parties, so the court order allows for those animals to be transferred to those parties if they meet certain conditions. The remainder of the animals will be placed in suitable rescues or homes.


We have had more calls and visits about these dogs than any others, and while we are grateful for a community that cares, it is important that we share with the community what our long-standing policy is in circumstances like these and why. While we have every confidence that there are wonderful potential homes for these animals right here in Randolph County, it is the policy of RCHS not to adopt animals from legal cases locally. The reason behind this is to avoid any awkwardness, unpleasantness, or harm to the animals or the adoptive families. Not in all cases, but sometimes, owners who have lost their animals due to these types of circumstances can be volatile, and we don’t always know if/when that might happen. So in order to protect the animals and the new families, we make it our practice and policy to send legal case animals to undisclosed rescues or adoptive homes away from the area. We understand that this may not be a popular policy, but we take seriously our primary responsibility to protect the animals and our community, and this is our best approach to do so. We appreciate the community’s continuing support in our efforts to protect and serve the animals of Randolph County, and for all your faithful help in that effort. Thank you, Randolph County!

Tina Vial, Board President
https://www.facebook.com/RCHS2/posts/10155467768003427?pnref=story
 


Hundmutter

by Hundmutter on 20 July 2017 - 09:07

Kim I do not dispute what you are saying overall, but sometimes it seems that the blindingly obvious gets left behind in the medical profession's desire to cover all bases:
"*Fungal Culture: lesions from Ringworm COMMONLY (my emphasis) look similar to ALD lesions".

Don't know about you, but I think that is "over egging the pudding"; I have never in my life seen a case of Ringworm that looked like a Lick Granuloma. Have you ? Nor a Lick Granuloma that looked anything like Ringworm. ( And surely a Woods Lamp would sort it out quickly, if one ever did ? ).

kitkat3478

by kitkat3478 on 20 July 2017 - 13:07

And some times it',s simply a "hot spot"!
I don't t trust the word of the confiscating agency one tiny bit.
Too often you hear " this is the worst case of abuse/ neglect we ever seen ".
I have seen them parade confiscated animal in front of reporters where the dogs looked fine only to hear the dogs at the center of investigation had internal and external parasites.
Which on any given time all dogs get
What in the Hell happened to due process?
Any idea as to the outrageous costs these humane societies attach to the cost of caring for confiscated animals? It's ridicules.
Like the abuse of billing the army 25 dollars for the roll of toilet paper
Unless you are rich justice is not available to you in the US.
How dare they giveaway his dogs.
This kind if BS is one of the very reasons I went to college and got my legal degree
When I got my lion I had to rely on others for legal advice and that was unacceptable
I would think that the law is something that should be taught in school Every aspect of your life is founded in one law or another, from owning a dog to buying a house





 


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