ASPCA Saves 26 Severely Neglected Dogs—27 Others Found Dead {Link to article} (please watch the video...I can't seem to embed it, although I've tried :() On Wednesday, February 17, under the authority of the Washington County (GA) Sheriff's Office, the ASPCA Field Investigations and Response Team assisted in the rescue of 26 Pit Bulls near Sandersville, Georgia. The dogs, allegedly used for fighting and breeding, were found chained to tire axles and posts scattering the 25-acre property. Left to starve without sufficient food, water or adequate shelter from freezing temperatures, all were severely emaciated and suffering from obvious neglect, including broken bones, wounds and a variety of infections. An additional 27 dogs were found dead and in various stages of decomposition. Washington County "It's bad enough that these dogs were treated cruelly and raised in horrible conditions," said Tim Rickey, the ASPCA Senior Director of Field Investigations and Response. "But to leave them like this to starve is incomprehensible and speaks exactly to the kinds of heinous crimes the ASPCA fights day in and day out." Authorities believe the dogs had been used for fighting. "They bear the battle scars consistent with those of fighting dogs," Rickey said. "Being chained 24/7 is no way to live—they have lived miserable lives, and are just starved for human contact." Washington County With the help of other rescue organizations, including the United Animal Nations and Sumter DART (Disaster Animal Response Team), the dogs were safely transferred to an emergency shelter in Washington County where they received immediate triage by a team of veterinarians, including Dr. Melinda Merck, ASPCA Senior Director of Veterinary Forensics, and Dr. Robert Reisman, ASPCA Coordinator of Abuse Cases. They were assisted by ASPCA veterinary technicians and Dr. Jason Byrd, Associate Director of the Center for Forensic Medicine at the University of Florida. Washington County Washington County authorities intend to arrest the caretaker of the animals, who claims the original owner did not provide the dogs with adequate food or other necessities. Other arrests and animal cruelty charges are anticipated. Washington County "We are grateful to be able to respond to this situation, and for the agencies assisting us," said Deputy Lynn Schlup of the Washington County Sheriff's Office, who contacted the ASPCA for assistance. The dogs will be cared for at the temporary shelter by volunteers of United Animal Nations until a forfeiture hearing. For the latest information about the rescued dogs, please visit ASPCA.org. |
Why? These poor animals....why do people do this. :mad: |
This was very disturbing to watch...those poor babies. I just pray that the surviving dogs find wonderful homes once they are rehabbed and live with a loving family...they all deserve it. As for the idiot that did this....I say dig a ditch and throw him in..Chained! What a jerk. |
Ann - thank you for the post. I have no words to express the heartbreak and disgust that I feel for this whole incident. I feel obligated to apologize to the entire YT family for these atrocities that occurred in my state. One of my favorite songs is by Toby Keith called Beer for My Horses -- it comes very close to expressing my hardcore views on what should happen to the monsters who abuse children, animals and women. Here is a snippet... We got too many gangsters doing dirty deeds We've got too much corruption, too much crime in the streets It's time the long arm of the law put a few more in the ground Send 'em all to their Maker and He'll settle 'em down You can bet He'll set 'em down |
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This is one time I am happy I can't view that from my work computer. I will just never understand how man can do such horrible things to innocent animals. Having a brain, heart and blood flowing through their veins how in the name of the Almighty can man do such things and feel nothing! This country has turned into a sewer in more way's than one. I am beginning to believe there are more bad than good, sad as it may seem. Thank God there are animals lover's all over at least some get saved from pain. |
I've said this before - WHY DON'T NEIGHBORS STEP IN ? I can't believe the soulessness of some - The video showed a freakin trailor - someone had to know - there had to be other trailers around....how can people let others get away with this kind of cruelty:( I swear - the older I get the more I wonder about the human race. The video showed a disgusting dirty place - I'm so glad they've been saved. |
That was so sad, I'm glad some of the dogs can be rehabilitated, the one they were showing with a broken leg, seemed so tame, I don't know if many dogs that are used in fighting can be rehabilitated. I wish there was more we could do to stop dog fighting, this is just one of the cruelest things ever, and I think it's much more prevalent than most people realize. |
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But have hope :) - remember Michael Vick's dogs -- I follow their progress and it's so incredible - "The Vicktory Dogs" at Best Friends Animal Society, they can work miracles with former fighting dogs :D: Best Friends Animal Society - The Vicktory Dogs |
Glad the were rescue |
What is wrong with people??? Those poor animals! I'm glad I was at home when I saw the video. I can't believe anyone can do this to an innocent animal. |
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I could not bear to hit the "link" especially after watching what Dog Town and the Best Friends Animal Society folks are doing to rehab the "Bad News Kennel" dogs on Natl Geo. The dogs can be rehab but it takes a lot of time and love. Thanks for the post. |
There's a documentary on Vicks Dogs - it's something special to see. as a side note - I saw on my local (NBC) news they're doing a segment about Dog abusers that get busted over and over and NEVER do jail time. All I kept thinking while watching the promo was MAYBE people are really starting to take notice and the laws will slowly change. I'm hoping it gets lots of viewers |
There's a documentary on Vicks Dogs - it's something special to see. as a side note - I saw on my local (NBC) news they're doing a segment about Dog abusers that get busted over and over and NEVER do jail time. All I kept thinking while watching the promo was MAYBE people are really starting to take notice and the laws will slowly change. I'm hoping it gets lots of viewers ps - this is an article about his dogs - it was pretty hard to read (emotionally) but shows the heart of people who stepped in and worked so hard to help rehab them - What happened to Michael Vick's dogs... - SI.com - Magazine |
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