I Must Say This

I just received an email from a friend in Southern Cali.

It was about two small (adorable) senior females dumped at Downey Animal Shelter.

I will never understand the dead hearts of some of these people who think it is acceptable to dump their beloved family pets, especially seniors, at a high kill shelter.

If I could ask them a few questions it would be:

How can you take away these animals right to live out the rest of their remaining time in a home, but instead leave them at a kill shelter to die alone and scared?

Do you have children of your own?  Even though I am not a hateful person, I hope that if you do have children that one day when you are brittle and old that they tire of you as you have of your dogs who depended on you for safety and love that they will have no qualms about driving you to the nearest old folks home and leaving you there never to visit or call.   And I hope that this facility is one that is sub par and known for health violations and neglect so that you can see just how much it hurts to be discarded by those that are suppose to love and protect you.


I have more questions I would love to ask them right before I take a deep breath and proceed to punching them in the face and spitting on them.  These sorts of people are trash and have no business owning an animal ever again.  They also deserve to know just what a bottom feeder of society they really are.

I wonder, do these people really not have any clue what shelter life is like for these animals or do they just have such a hole in their chest where their heart should be that they could care less.  Sadly I have come to the conclusion that 90% of people who dump their pets just simply do not care at all.

I wish that there were harsher laws/penalties and repercussions for people who are so quick to dump their animals.  Maybe a national database that they can be listed on that would allow others the ability to deny them an animal ever again.  I pray for something like that every night.  It is just too bad and such a testament to how lazy and selfish we are as a society that this is acceptable to so many people and that our shelter system and basic acceptance in this world for these types of people continues to allow it.

If any of our readers are in that area of Cali or happens to have close contacts to people in that area please do spread the word for this pair.  They will need luck on their side to make it out of that death camp known as Downey!

**DOWNEY ANIMAL SHELTER, CA** **URGENT!!!** Dumped bonded senior pair! Tiny adorable pair of girls were dumped by their owner 8/1 and already in danger. They are both really tiny and sweet. The chi has no teeth but is happy Please HELP them!

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F chi

11 years old

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F terrier mix

9 years old

                                  DOWNEY ANIMAL CARE SHELTER

11258 South Garfield Avenue

Downey, CA 90242

Monday- Thursday: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Friday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Holidays – Limited Operations

Downey Animal Care Center: (562) 940-6898

A Rescue Prayer

 

A Rescue Prayer

Now I lay me down to rest
I pray my soul can stand this test
Of watching critters lose their homes
While owners gripe and cry and moan

I long for strength of spirit that
They'll find a loving home again
Where they will know a loving heart
I can't do much, but it's a start

And spare me from the owner's pleas
About the baby's allergies
Or how they're moving out of state
Or spitefulness 'tween cat and mate

Please keep me sane while dealing with
The woman who bought as a gift
A wriggling tiny ball of fluff
That now is playing way too rough

Remind me I should bite my lip
When confronted with "he grew too quick"
"I didn't know he'd get so large"
"He seems to think that he's in charge"

Protect my heart when I hear them say
"I think we'll breed our dog one day"
Sometimes I think it'll break in two;
Each day brings trials harsh and new
And if I die before I wake
I pray one hopeless soul you'll take
My tears are gone, my faith is bare
Lord, please hear my rescue prayer.
~ Unknown

For Those Who Need A Good Laugh

Wish all could be trained to do this.

Concerns in the Dallas Fort Worth (and Suburban) Rescue Market

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!
SURVEY POLL (your information will remain private)

Reminder

Posting here in response to an email we have received.   We kindly ask that all of you remain patient with us in posting your submissions and responding to emails.  We have families of our own, jobs and animals to properly care for.  We check our messages as often as allowed.  Reminder, we must have proper documentation regarding matters that are submitted to us prior to sharing with the community. This could be in the form of call logs, emails, texts, voice recording, witness statements, screenshots and more.  We want to be fair and not become a page that is here to attack and hurt anyone.  We are here to inform and share information we feel needs to be relayed to the rescue community.  Our goal is to protect animals and fellow rescuers from harm, heartache and financial loss.  

We have a few stories we are working on now trying to gather all documents needed.  Check back in periodically for new stories and updates.

Happy rescuing,
Rwd's

KEISHA CURTIS- NEWARK, NEW JERSEY

March 16, 2011 was a night to remember that we wish we could all forget.  That is the night many of us were made aware of a young Pitbull puppy that would later be named Patrick.

Keisha Curtis, Patrick's owner, tossed this puppy down a garbage chute in her apartment building.  He was tossed down this chute from the 19th floor apartment where Keisha Curtis (KC) lived.  Patrick was found the next day by a maintenance worker in poor condition.  At first they were unsure if Patrick was even alive due to his horrific condition (image 1).  This poor puppy weighed barely 20 pounds.

The authorities were called and he was immediately taken to Garden State Vet Specialists where with the help of AHS of Popcorn Park, NJ he was immediately given treatment for his condition and thus began his long road to recovery.

Patricks story touched many people throughout the USA and other parts of the world.

Patrick is now a healthy and happy boy and is still looking for his forever home.  Thank you to those that saved this sweet boy from a miserable death.

Info on Keisha Curtis:  

Friday, March 25, 2011, Ms. Curtis was charged with two counts of abandonment and two counts of failure to provide proper sustenance to the animal.  This crime carries a sentence of UP TO 6 months in jail and UP TO a $1,000 fine.  HUH?  That is all for this horrific abuse?   Well, if you think this is too lenient for New Jersey law, contact: The Prosecutor’s office to contact is:

Essex County: Prosecutor’s Office:
Carolyn A. Murray, Acting Essex County Prosecutor
50 W Market St # 3
Newark, NJ 07102-1690
(973) 621-4700
Be honest, but be RESPECTFUL. 

Last I have heard, and I am having a hard time getting current info was that KC was found guilty by the Grand Jury and was facing up to 18 months in jail.  She also could get off scott free.  We have seen our judicial system let us down too many times before.  Do any of our readers have current update on her sentencing?   Please email us if you can offer updates.   

rescue.watchdawg@gmail.com

Updates on Patrick can be found on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatrickMiracle?fref=ts

Trying to locate photos of his abuser, Keisha Curtis also so share with us if you have some.


PATRICK WHEN RESCUED- (photos courtesy of Patrick's Facebook page)

PATRICK NOW- (photos courtesy of Patrick's Facebook page)

ASHLEY NICOLE MILLER- LAST KNOWN ADDRESS KILLEEN TEXAS

I am getting information in the last couple of weeks regarding an affiliation with Ashley Nicole Miller (ANM) and a San Diego area rescue called Jericho's Promise.  Details of her involvement with JP is still being investigated and documents collected.  Will update more information as I have it regarding that matter.

With regards to ANM,  I will attach all documents I feel are relevant to this entry.   What I gather and have ben told so far, much of which is documented evidence is that ANM performed an AT HOME NEUTER on a rescue that is illegal.  She also has been known to self crop ears and use glue to bind dogs ears to their own heads.  (image 6)

Her home has been raided by AC and other officials and a dead kitten (image 4) was found in a storage container along with 2-3 live kittens with lid securely attached and no air ventilation.   Another puppy was found dead and ANM stated the puppy died from Parvo, yet when a necropsy was done (image 1 ), the parvo test was negative but showed blunt force trauma to the puppy's skull which resulted in the death.

ANM had 25-30 cats living in a bedroom with no ventilation, and feces everywhere and the ammonia smell of urine was overbearing.  Many of the cats/kittens had illnesses as a result (image 5).

I have also attached a training video from youtube of ANM and her training methods.  Notice her kicking, slapping and jerking the dog in the video.  Notice how he seems submissive and scared of her. This is her admitted methods for training dogs.  She has been known to use her hand to muzzle puppies so they can't breath.  She has been known to use inhumane methods on cats and dogs of all ages.

BEWARE OF ASHLEY NICOLE MILLER.  She "rescues" animals from all over the USA, and should not be trusted.  She is a monster and all animals in her care are at risk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwuh4Jg0eaA

 http://www.pet-abuse.com/profiles/18230

http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/17965/TX/US/

http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/17966/TX/US/

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151504362871788.550011.732001787&type=1