We have been receiving numerous concerns from people in the DFW suburban area the last week now, and are looking into these concerns and compiling information so we can bring it all to the attention of our readers.
Without releasing any names at this time (due to our ongoing investigation and research) we are looking into the matter of one rescue that has recently been trying to raise funds for a dog they claim to be in a rescue in another part of Texas that they are helping. This dog is severely burned it appears from head to toe and in horrific condition. Thankfully one of the thread followers recognized the dog and it appears that the photo they are using to solicit funds is the photo of a dog that was rescued in North Carolina and passed away from the injuries back in March of 2011. At this time, we are unsure why a rescue would be raising funds for a dog not in their immediate care and why the dog that they are claiming needs funds has been dead over 2 years. Quickly after this was pointed out and people began to express concern over their intentions the poster allegedly began deleting and banning people from the thread and their Facebook page and making statements that she had no idea that was the same dog and she accidentally posted the wrong photo. This was going on in the midst of some people asking numerous times for vet info and the poster never supplying this information. I guess not because it would be impossible to supply vet info for a dog that is not even alive. Instead she continued to ask that people donate to the Paypal link she had listed. As is common in rescue the thread has since been deleted and for some rescues this is how they operate and manage to keep the secrets in the closet even after such a failed attempt at what appears to be fraud. Luckily for our readers we have been sent copies of the entire thread and when the time is right we will publish that here on our blog for our readers to view.
In addition to this, a local trusted rescue in the DFW area was raided this week and over 200 dogs on the property were seized for living in filthy conditions. This has been written about in the papers and was on the local news so I feel confident releasing their name for all to look into further. We are also looking into the matter with a more detailed eye also. Their name is Animal Guardians of America. The facility was located in Celina Texas but records show an address of operation in Plano Texas. More info to come on this story.
Lastly there seems to be a concern and epidemic in the area with less than honorable rescues running amidst the reputable ones. We are looking into other allegations and concerns with that areas rescues and shelters and will report when we have more solid information to provide.
In the meantime while we bust our rumps doing research for our furry friends and their devoted advocates we invite all of you to take a moment and complete the following research poll below. It could potentially offer a lot of insight into the rescue scams and hopefully even provide enough information to advocate for change within the rescue community ultimately saving many more lives.
Have a blessed day!
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