LOUIE's Legacy Animal Rescue — CBS Early Show Thanksgiving Day

LOUIE was Emily's heart dog. He died in a horrible accident last January and she keened many months. In LOUIE's honor Emily is helping many dogs — all breeds, all mixes. From Hounds to Pit Bulls and back again. LOUIE's Legacy Animal Rescue of New York, NY, Bainbridge,PA and Cincinnati, OH will be featured along with Petfinder's "Foster A Lonely Pet for the Holidays" program, inspired by the movie A DOG Named CHRISTMAS, on CBS — The Early Show, Thanksgiving Day 7-9 am. LLAR has been asked to bring five dogs and one cat currently available for adoption through the rescue. The organization is in urgent need of foster homes, especially in the New York City area. Please help spread the word. So they can find loving and patient foster homes for their homeless dogs and cats this holiday season. A DOG named CHRISTMAS airs Sunday night November 29 on CBS. Sphere: Related Content

FAMILY TAP | Family and Miracles in Love Years — The American Pit Bull Terrier

Long time going we've been following the work of a group in San Francisco. From the staggering straight to the heart and come all ye faithful story of the Oklahoma Dogs — just keep reading down, you'll find it — to the 500 dogs of the Missouri epicenter dog fight bust . And on to the barn raising. That barn will help bust dogs in the future who'll need shelter and love and sunshine and rest. Before they go to rescue and foster and then — home. We decided we had to do something to help that barn raising. And to spread the word. About myths and fiction and facts. And miracles. Lots of miracles. So BAD RAP has a new sister on the East Coast. Family — because yep, Donna is right. Family is more than blood. Even though MANFRED - and other stuff - stopped our roll out from going full tilt we are here. Catherine Coulter who owns 300 East is letting us use her place. She hosted the Obama crew when they were in Charlotte last fall. Now she's helping the Pit Bulls. There's another lady who's helped us a lot who lives in Pineville. But that's another story. Stay tuned. We'll be at 300 East every Saturday. Stop on by. Sphere: Related Content

Compassion — Hold

Chief Joseph said "It does not require many words to speak the truth." And — "We may quarrel with men about things on earth, but we never quarrel about the Great Spirit." Please think the words compassion holds. Then double click on them. Written by Molly Gibbs. Sphere: Related Content

Dear Old Man

I’m not that old in my heart, but the two-leggeds called me that when I came here, the first day I was not cold at night and the first day I was not hungry. The veterinarian said I am between 8-9 years old. Like many hounds who can’t hunt anymore I was abandoned, so I wandered a very long time in the woods. All the volunteers went to the lady in charge — it is called a rural high-kill facility — and pleaded for my life. They collected $200 so I could be treated for Heartworms. But I have to find someone who will promise to give me a home when my treatment is finished or — well, they told me not to worry about that. Miracles happen every day. If you want to know more about me please contact Samantha. Sphere: Related Content

So much depends

William Carlos Williams

so much depends
upon

a red wheel
barrow

glazed with rain
water

beside the white
chickens.

Dogs know this. People like Donna at BAD RAP know this. And - of course - Edna knew this. Sphere: Related Content

Floating Gardenias — One dog in Alabama

I have been doing things I've never done before these past eights weeks. Today I took two Gardenias from the front garden of the house next door. They're floating now in small glass bowls on my kitchen counter. My Mom used to do that in the house where we lived for three years. There was a Gardenia bush on the left hand side of the back door steps. Each day I miss Edna more. Each day I try to honor her. Some days I do an OK job. Some days not. This morning as I filled the small glass bowls with water I realized she would be proud of me. Today. Oh, and before I forget again. Thank you, Katie.. I sent Katie proposed copy for a then non-existent promo piece about Dog School for comments. She pointed out it might be a good idea to mention some of the behaviors a behavioral assessment and evaluation could address and change. I sent the proposed copy to a few people. Katie is the only one who answered. She is a very busy lady. We are all very busy people. But she cares. So she made time. Time is what we can all give. When we care. One dog in Alabama is counting on you. One voice counts. Sphere: Related Content

Alabama Dog Fighting Bust—45 Dogs Seized, Remains Found

Courtesy ASPCA News Alert: June 5, 2009

"On Monday, June 1, a dog fighting operation in Randolph County was raided by the state’s 5th Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force. The ASPCA dispatched forensic veterinarian, Dr. Melinda Merck, and our Mobile Animal Crime Scene Investigation Unit to collect evidence in the investigation and aid in the prosecution of the case. Read about Dr.Merck’s crucial role in the investigation:"

"Dr. Merck examined 45 dogs who were discovered tied to heavy chains and living in deplorable conditions on two properties. She also examined partially buried skeletal remains of a dog found on site. In addition, controlled substances, illicit drugs and other paraphernalia related to dog fighting have been collected into evidence."

“These dogs definitely suffered abuse and inhumane treatment at the hands of dog fighters,” says Dr. Merck, Senior Director of Veterinary Forensics for the ASPCA.“So far, we’ve seen that one is unable to walk, another who is limping, and many who are injured, some severely.”

"As a result of ASPCA participation, two suspects have been formally charged. William Alsabrook was charged with two counts of possession of dogs for fighting, and Artis Kyle was charged with one count of possession of dogs for fighting, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, one count of possession of drug paraphernalia and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm."

"Check out video footage of the scene, and don’t miss our one-on-one chat with Dr. Merck about her role in this case." Sphere: Related Content