What a Crock !!! - Page 3

I couldn't resist sharing this photo. This is Cinder now living in Alaska. She's pictured here on her first backcountry ski trip with her new family. Not too long ago she was shy and fearful of all humans. I think she looks awfully happy here, don't you?

She's a beauty and looks so happy :)

I found this video of the seizure...the facilities aren't top notch, but the dogs and puppies look a good weight and healthy.  Some are obviously in need of a brushing, but I didn't see any half dead dogs, missing body parts, and a foot of feces.

http://www.kaj18.com/videos/raw-video-malamutes-seized-from-jefferson-co-residence/

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What's your point, Midgie? The trial is over, he was found guilty based on documented evidence of animal cruelty. His appeal was rejected by 2 judges.  The concern now is finding forever homes for these dogs and rehabbing those in need.

If you crave more details, continue to surf the net for the trial transcripts where you will find the testimony regarding the analysis of the hard packed floors of the kennels and recorded weights of each of the 91 dogs that were evidence in the cruelty case. Some weighed as little as 40 lbs, about half the average weight of a male Malamute. Did you notice the dog I posted here is missing part of her ear as were many?

Over 30 yrs. ago I worked for the Humane Society in NE Ohio. We did not do euthanasia there. At any given time there were about 30 dogs in the building I took care of. (total dogs on the place on avg.; 150) I took it upon myself to rehabilitate several dogs. It took time and love to do so, but it worked to make them adoptable dogs. Several would not come out of the cages. I had to gain their trust. I took several different approaches including the "buddy" system to draw out their shyness, and restore them to just being dogs who love unconditionally.
Apparently my methods were frowned upon, and I was brought before a Board Member Hearing and told to stop. I never regretted the time and effort I spent. A beautiful Collie, named Honey got a good home, as well as others.
I am so happy to hear that an organization is is place to help these dogs to be happy and well adjusted dogs. But, I also wish people who cant afford to feed and care for animals would stop breeding. Never ending battle.

Why in the word would this strike a nerve with some people? When people criticize rescue efforts such as with the Aluk dogs and make cynical innuendos about whether or not the accusations were valid, it really makes me wonder...  As Blitzen said, this is a well documented case with overwhelming proof and the outcome of the rescue has been very successful.

Char, it's a crazy world we live in - this thread is the living breathing proof of it. Fortunately I think we have more 'good guys' on balance, but it is scary to me that these sinister undercurrents run through 'dog' people. Then again, some of the worst abuse has been and is perpetrated by people with high profiles in the dog world, both (respected) judges and breeders historically - so maybe it isn't so odd, but I still don't understand it. There is a case in the UK at the moment of a (well known) breeder who has had all her dogs removed who has systematically abused them physically. Not GSDs.  It happens quite regularly, happened with a St Bernard breeder not so long ago too.  Somewhere along the way there is a loss of humanity and compassion.

Cinder looks so happy Blitzen. Proves the warped ideas expressed by the OP and the other one that agreed of not attempting to save 'worthless' dogs to be so damned ignorant.

I just personally know people who were dragged through the muck by HSUS, dogs seized, lives uprooted and torn apart, over lies.  I also know of valid rescues in my breed...there was one in TX about 4-5 years ago.  Horrible situation.

I'm just stating what was presented in the vid.​

In most puppy mill vid seizures, the dogs look in horrid condition.  Caked in feces, skinny, packed in tiny cages, etc.  These dogs obviously weren't aggressive and terrified of humans, or the 'rescuers' couldn't have carried them out like that?

MIssing tips of ears?  Wow...the height of cruelty.  

If it was a valid seizure and case, good.  I just think critically looking at the dogs' conditions in that vid raises some questions.  

 

Look Midgie, you know absolutely nothing about this entire situation. It you want to bash the HSUS et al on this board, start another thread.

http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/3994/LA/US/

The "animal rights" morons went on their property took their dogs killed them, charged them with crimes forcing them to spend all their money and borrow even more, to find them not guilty. Check it out. These "communist bastards" came in and killed a life time dream and a life time of work because of their beliefs. Our constitution was written to protect of from this, but the money grubbing, bunny hugging jackasses can't mind there own business. WHAT'S NEXT? Do you want to come to my house and take my dogs because my Mali is thin, or because she is a threat to people who would come unto my property?