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“The Park County Sheriff’s Office has seized about 100 starving and neglected sled dogs after finding eight other dogs dead.” - MSNBC Colorado 9News
Photo Credit: Lewis Geyer
About 100 starving sled dogs have been seized from a racing business in Colorado. Colorado’s state veterinarian says [...] “Tragically, this situation is not unique, with cases of neglect of sled dogs regularly reported in Canada.” - Humane Society International
Photo by SPCA Laurentides-Labelle.
MONTREAL — The rescue of 97 sled dogs, living in filth and neglect and chained to the ground near Mont [...] Sled dogs eating rocks is a common problem in many kennels and unfortunately, it often leads to death. The following musher quotes were taken from sled dog central. Some mushers, like the one quoted below, are very nonchalant about the situation: I had 6 dogs in a litter that are rock eaters, NONE have come back to [...] Contact information, email blocks and sample letter are below. Please help end the barbaric treatment of dogs by sending protest emails to organizations that support the Iditarod. What happens to the dogs during the Iditarod includes death, paralysis, frostbite (where it hurts the most!), bleeding ulcers, bloody diarrhea, lung damage, pneumonia, ruptured discs, viral diseases, broken [...] I was reading through an online mushing forum this morning and was very disheartened (but not that surprised) to see another discussion about the debarking of sled dog teams. Debarking, or devocalization, is an invasive surgical procedure that involves removing a large amount of laryngeal tissue. It involves a great deal of pain post-operatively. Because this [...] Another huge political step was made earlier this week for the welfare of dogs in our nation! Dallas, the ninth-largest city in the United States (source), passed an amazing piece of legislation on June 25th: Dallas will significantly tighten its rules on animal ownership under new regulations overwhelmingly approved Wednesday by the City Council. The ordinance [...] Visit the Dogs Deserve Better Cafepress store to purchase this design on buttons, shirts, handbags and much more! Speak out for the chained dog in your everyday life!
Photos Courtesy Mat-Su Animal Care The following three articles each contain numerous, horrific facts about this case. If you would like to donate to the shelter caring for these dogs, please contact: MSB Animal Care and Regulation
Mat-Su Animal Control [...] The following is my letter to the editor (courtesy of Dogs Deserve Better), which was published on May 8th in the Cortland Standard, to highlight Dog Bite Prevention Week and educate the public about the dangers of chaining their dogs: May 18-24 is Dog Bite Prevention Week. One of the surest ways to create a dangerous [...] The following was sent out by the Humane Society of the United States on May 5th: A declining number of states still allow the hunting of wildlife with packs of dogs, and this inhumane and unsporting practice is currently under scrutiny in Virginia. Hound hunters chase bears, deer, raccoons, and other wildlife to exhaustion or [...] I will periodically be posting anti-chaining slogans and graphics from Dogs Deserve Better, along with a link to where you can purchase the designs on merchandise. Show your compassion for chained dogs in your everyday life – buy a t-shirt or other product with this design and wear it proudly!
Some people claim that dogs like being outside, and that this in and of itself justifies chaining a dog as a primary method of confinement, day in and day out. While it is true that most dogs do enjoy spending time outdoors (be it by themselves, with other dogs, or with their humans) they surely [...] |
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