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11-05-2011, 11:34 AM | #1 |
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| Dog abusers sue rescue group Story below: A small North Carolina rescue group is being sued by the very people who allegedly hurt Firu. Firu, an American Bulldog mix, was dragged behind a pick up truck in 2010. Following what became a highly publicized case, Firu underwent 11 surgeries and also tested positive for heartworm. Donations from noted celebrities Ellen DeGeneres and Portia DeRossi helped to underwrite Firu’s medical bills and care. Barks and Wiggles is a small boxer rescue group run by Samantha Hodge in Conover, North Carolina. Samantha nurtured Firu through his recovery which prompted a miracle. Her family grew so close to Firu, they have adopted him. Since his horrible past, Firu has become a beloved member of Samantha’s family. He will never again have to worry about being harmed by human hands. The two men accused of dragging Firu have now filed a slander and libel lawsuit against Samantha as well as the DA’s office, the police department and the animal hospital who treated Firu’s graphic injuries. Not since MacDonald’s hot coffee litigation has a legal proceeding reeked so frivolous. With almost multiple animal abuse cases being reported daily throughout the nation, the mere idea of a person accused of such an egregious act filing such a claim is preposterous and a huge waste of time and money. Imagine how many animals’ lives could be saved with the funds which will be flushed away in these court proceedings? Just as he is settling into his new life and his new family gets back to the hard work of saving lives, they must hire legal representation. Firu's Friends is a Facebook Page dedicated to Firu and his story. His adopters are asking followers to support the page and help with legal defense fund for the family who saved Firu. Keep up with Firu's progress by following the Facebook pages: Barks and Wiggles Boxer Rescue - Non-Profit Organization - Conover, NC | Facebook F.I.R.U. ~ Friends In Rescue United | Facebook When will the time come to put an end once and for all to the legal loopholes which permit animal cruelty to continue in this country? Please subscribe to and keep reading the American Pit Bull column where this and other pit bull stories are followed and the truth, made known. Please send all pit bull stories and tips to doggirl1@earthlink.net Join National Examiner's American Pit Bull on Facebook Check out Pit Bulls and Other Animals blog. Author - Pit Bull Nation Pit Bull Nation is a tell all book about rescuing pit bulls from death row for over twelve years.
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11-05-2011, 11:38 AM | #2 |
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| wow.. I sure hope we can "unite" against the idiots I "liked" both fb pages and will pass the information on
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11-05-2011, 11:42 AM | #3 |
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| Thank you! I forgot to add a link to the article: Dog abusers sue rescue group - National American Pit Bull | Examiner.com
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11-05-2011, 01:16 PM | #4 |
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| When I first heard about this story I was livid...those idiots who filed this lawsuit in all honesty don't deserve to live, I'm sorry if that sounds a little strong but really I think that people who abuse poor helpless animals don't deserve to breath the same air as their victims > |
11-05-2011, 01:22 PM | #5 |
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| Seems like the nuts are taking over the world! I would love to sit on this jury.
__________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |
11-05-2011, 01:56 PM | #6 |
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| What kind of slimebucket lawyer would even take their case? Preposterous!!
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11-07-2011, 05:27 PM | #7 |
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| Back in 1998 I had 3 dachshund rescues, they were some of 400 dogs taken from a poodle breeder (she also had Yorkies as well as poodles and dachshunds) She was fined heavily and banned from owning or breeding for 10 years. Animal Abuse: Puppy mill - 400 poodles - Tampa, FL | Pet-Abuse.Com Animal Cruelty Database She turned round and sued Hillsborough county for taking her livelihood away. She lost! There is always some lawyer willing to take on these cases unfortunately.
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