~ANIMAL RESCUE WATCHDAWGS~ Protecting Those Who Have No Voice

Friday, January 11, 2013

Dog's Diary vs Cat's Diary

Brian Freeman- Bronx New York- Elevator Dog Abuse

September 10, 2012

Brian Freeman was caught on surveillance video kicking and slapping his frightened dog in an elevator. The footage shows the Pit Bull mix female, named Hazel, cowering against the wall and squirming while receiving six kicks and a slap to her face during the cruel attack.

Watch the video here: http://landing.newsinc.com/shared/video.html?vcid=23799186&freewheel=90051&sitesection=nydailynews

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/uptown/nypd-arrest-vicious-suspect-caught-surveillance-camera-repeatedly-kicking-small-dog-elevator-article-1.1156293

http://www.examiner.com/article/suspect-arrested-east-harlem-elevator-dog-abuse

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/09/harlem_dog-beat.php

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rescue.watchdawg@gmail.com

Some examples of documentation would include the following: Emails, Facebook messages, screenshots, witness statements, and police reports.

If you would like your personal information to remain private, please let us know and we will remove all pertinent information prior to sharing on our blog. Only initials and location or first name and location will be used if you choose to remain anonymous.

Unlike Facebook, we care about protecting our followers and no-one reporting information that could be detrimental to these animals should have to be put at risk for personal attacks, ridicule and any other form of abuse or harassment. We want our 'watchdawgs' to feel safe in reporting any concerns they have.

Thank you,

Rescue Watchdawgs

PETA Investigates- Multiple Cases- MUST READ

Peta is known worldwide. Some know them as being quite radical in their views and such, but this article is a good read, and has some insightful information.

MUST READ:

Courtesy and Shared From the PETA site:

"No-kill" Label Slowly Killing animals

http://www.peta.org/issues/no-kill-label-slowly-killing-animals.aspx

Eye-Opening Articles- More Scams To Beware of.

Let me say that in no way are we trying to deter anyone from rescuing a needy animal, or helping a deserving rescue in their efforts to save lives. What we are asking is that you always research and find out about these rescues before giving them your money. Find a local rescue and become involved. I am sure the legitimate rescues will have no reservations about answering any questions you may have and providing lengthy references to verify their character and their successes in the field. The ones who are unwilling to disclose information or seem to be annoyed at the questions, are the ones you should be weary of. A real rescue will welcome any help they are offered and do whatever they can within their means to help you see how wonderful they really are.

Posted below are more articles regarding issues in the rescue world. Excerpts from each article will precede article link:

"Sadly, abandoned pets are an occasional fact of life in a boarding kennel operation, but that’s not my topic in this column. I want to write about what feels like scams—so-called “rescue” organizations that solicit donations, list pets on the Internet, and have changed the face of pet adoption in the Northeast. Help Save One takes donations on their website, proudly bragging about how much they raise. They also list 47 dogs (yes, forty-seven!) on Petfinder,com—but not the dog they abandoned with us."
http://www.alldogsgym.com/content/view/557/

"Imagine, you come across an unwell, malnourished dog in the street. The first instinct would be to provide care and a loving home. The problem is, as this activist found out – if you take a ‘stray’ dog home, you could be concealing stolen property"
http://doctor-pets.com/2012/09/28/animal-rescuers-beware-a-stray-dog-is-stolen-property/

"There are a growing number of puppy mills or puppy brokers posing as animal rescuers. They charge an exorbitant "adoption fee", when in reality they are breeders or brokers selling reject puppies they couldn't sell on their own. They are just trying to turn a quick buck by preying on your good intentions to help a dog in need."
http://www.nonprofitnw.org/drnw/id69.html

"Many people in recent years have looked torescues for their new furry family member.Adopting a homeless pet is a great way toexperience the love of an animal while saving alife. The Humane Society of the United Statesestimates that over 3500 animal shelters operatein the U.S. today. Along with shelters, a numberof smaller organizations also work to find homesfor surrendered animals.
These organizations are often run on a smaller scale than mostshelters and volunteers frequently pay the costs associated withrescue. Sadly, not all "rescues" you might see on the Internet or advertised in magazines are legitimate"

http://www.consumr.info/animal-rescue-scams-adopter-beware/

"There are a number of wonderfully caring and perfectly respectable dog rescue organizations out there, but unfortunately not all of them are what they seem. The newest scam is for supposed rescuers to search shelters, Craigslist, The Penny Saver, etc., to locate dogs which are in high demand and easy to sell. These con-artists will then obtain the dog, often seeking out purebred or family dogs, and then sell them. They will refer to this charge as an adoption or rehoming fee, and will turn around and make a pretty serious profit."

http://consumr.info/animal-rescue-scams-adopter-beware/

A THREAD ON FACEBOOK REGARDING A RESCUE WHO ALLEGEDLY IS LACKING IN RESCUE RESPONSIBILITIES: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.566445943371777.147165.302521793097528&type=1

Teresa Weldon and Others- FOUR PAWS AND HOOVES- Springtown, Texas

Teresa Weldon, owner of Four Paws and Hooves Rescue had 58 dogs seized from her home that she shared with four other adults in Springtown area, Texas May 2012. Ultimately, three dogs were euthanized shortly after authorities seized them in May (2 adults and one puppy) and then five puppies died a few days later, Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler said after the canines were taken away.

Two dogs, a puppy and a PitBull adult were euthanized due to severe neglect and health conditions as a result of the living conditions. A one year old child was found in his crib surrounded by animal feces as well, and charges for child endangerment were filed. Teresa Weldon is also a former animal control officer, so I am sure she was well aware these conditions were not acceptable.

Thirty-one of the seized dogs were found living in their own feces and urine in crates, some stacked one on top of the other inside the home, lead sheriff’s office investigator John Qualls reported.

“The conditions were so poor that it created a serious health hazard for the occupants as well,” Qualls said. “There was an overwhelming foul odor of dog feces which was detectable from outside the residence. It was extremely unhealthy for both humans and animals.”

The dogs inside the house were without any food or water. The animals outside on the property did have some water/food but several outdoor pens containing puppies were filled with animal feces, urine and even vomit.

Teresa Weldon, the property owner, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Tarrant County on a theft of property by check charge. Weldon was charged with multiple accounts of animal cruelty.

Weldon was allowed to adopt animals from an out-of-county animal shelter in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex without a proper background check, the sheriff’s office reported.

It wasn’t clear which animal shelter the dogs were adopted from, but some have said Arlington Shelter in Arlington Texas as well as Weatherford Shelter and Fort Worth Animal Shelter to name a few.

Prior to the raid on Weldon's property, since July 2011, the county responded to five additional animal calls at her residence. No reports were ever made though.

“A child endangerment case is being investigated, with pending charges for additional individuals living inside the residence,” Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Lt. Mark Arnett said, “Child Protective Services was notified immediately for obvious poor environmental conditions which was alarmingly
unhealthy for the child. CPS ruled the scene as unsuitable.”