KY_CENTRAL

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN KENTUCKY & ELSEWHERE

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I shall be a believer of all that is good in man and of all that is deserving in animals.

                                                                      ~~~~~~ Cree Prophecy ~~~~~

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1.  ANNOUNCEMENTS

2.  VIDEO OF THE DAY/WEEK

3.  KENTUCKY NEWS

4.  BEYOND THE BORDERS

5.  ODDS & ENDS

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1. ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Williamsburg KY ~ Petition against ACO who shot and killed Great Pyr who only needed shelter and food

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POSTED 8/28


Of course, permission granted to crosspost all over the world!

Justice for Bugsy. Fire ..the Whitley AC Officer who killed him!

Animal Control Shoots Dog in Williamsburg, KY; Public Speaks Out

BY HEATHER DAVIS / NASHVILLE PAW MAGAZINE

There is public outcry after  a shocking chain of events in Williamsburg, KY last week.  Local business owners had been feeding a friendly stray dog – a Great Pyrenees they’d named Bugsy – and decided it would be best to call animal control so officials could find a home for the sweet pooch. What happened, however, was horrifying. The animal control officer, instead, drove up and shot the dog, killing it. Had the locals known the dog’s fate, they would have taken rescue measures into their own hands, and are now speaking out against a system gone wrong.

Read the full news story:

Williamsburg animal control kills dog it was called to help
http://www.wkyt.com/wymtnews/headlines/101132879.html


Middle Tennessee’s own Big Fluffy Dog Rescue has stepped up by writing a formal complaint letter and starting a petition for the city to take action against the officer. You can make your voice heard by signing the petition here. sign the petition here.

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Frankfort, KY Might Ban Chaining - Commission Needs Your Comments

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POSTED 8/12

One-year-old Rottweiler mix, Big Boy, was found hanging in its yard on East Main Street. (Photo submitted)Frankfort city commission is considering banning unattended chaining, after a dog died a horrible chaining death a few days ago. Please write or call the city commissioners to let them know you support a law that bans unattended chaining.

Article: http://www.state-journal.com/news/article/4874951

Contact info: http://www.frankfort.ky.gov/city-contacts/city-officials/

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Warren County, TN: ANIMAL CONTROL ABUSE/NEGLECT!

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POSTED 8/2

You NEED NOT BE A RESCUER TO HELP! This is so upsetting. Please read below and then go to the Facebook  site.  POST AND POST this all over .. .Far and wide and in-between.  This type of abuse can't be tolerated. Can something be done? Bombard the County Executive with letters and calls. It's a long story, and it's all in the link, but the short version is there has been years and years of abuse and neglect going on in our local county shelter.  We've tried for ages to work with them, and it's getting us no where.  They don't work with rescues, they don't allow volunteers. It's really bad. Wednesday a dog gave birth in there. The kennel worker saw her and the puppies and had himself a grand time hosing the kennel, with them in there - with the fire hose.  It washed a bunch of her puppies - less than 24 hours old, into the sewage drain.  He laughed and walked away.

We've compiled years of documentation including photos of the abuse that's gone on there. A Facebook page has been set up and our adoption coordinator is doing a press release for the media.  We're hoping to garner a ton of local support and strong support across the country. It's election time in Warren County.  Although they don't honestly care in their hearts, they do care about their cushy positions.  If we're going to get any changes made and stop this abuse, now is the time to do it. Please check the Facebook page.  Share it and the information with every single person you know.  We need help here badly!

Contact Ronni directly with any comments/questions/concerns!  hilltopanimalrescueteam@yahoo.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stop-Animal-Abuse-at-Warren-County-TN-Animal-Control/147534728596862

Ronni Connelly, Director
Hilltop Animal Rescue Team
Bone Cave, TN
931-409-4691 Cell 

HilltopAnimalRescueTeam.com
hartintn.petfinder.com

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HORSE LOVERS...NEW PLAN to make BLM's LIFE a LIVING HELL!!

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The only reason the Bureau of Land Management does roundup is so ranchers can run their own personal cattle on "our" public land to make a profit for themselves!!!!...and wild horses pay the price and suffer and go to slaughter.

  http://www.lasvegascitylife.com/articles/2010/07/23/opinion/knappster/iq_37053323.txt

Here is the Email address to BLM
Director@blm.gov
His name is BOB ABBEY
Cram their INB OX full please

Here the FAX number to BLM
Fax: 202-208-5242
Make their fax machine run out of paper please

Here is the Phone number to BLM
Phone: 202-208-3801
Number provided so you can call and scream at them

Here is U.S. Mail address if you care to send your complaint through a government agency called the post office -

BLM Washington Office
1849 C Street NW, Rm. 5665
Washington DC 20240

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2. VIDEO OF THE DAY/WEEK

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 Sunday:        Rescue Angels
                      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWB2xjsXciw&feature=email

Monday:       Clarabelle
                       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-Hm9LPwQYM
NOTE ~ Jackie Harrelson in Hot Springs Arkansas partnered with Good Dog Rescue to place Clara and her littermates with forever families in New England. The pups were born in rescue just days after the momma was taken in by the Humane Society  of Garland County. The video was taken by Clara's adopter upon her arrival in New England. This is what makes it all worthwhile!

Tuesday:       Blind dog Myron plays 'Fetch'
                       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP3tV9netQY

Wednesday:  Kentucky: Is Animal Murder OK if You're Connected?
                       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy-gBY3W0UE

Thursday:     More than 50 puppies, adult dogs brought to Milwaukee to find new families
                       http://www.fox6now.com/news/witi-100820-rescued-puppies,0,428914.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+witi-entertainment+%28WITI+-+Entertainment%29

Friday:          Help the Cats of Paintsville
                       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh4h1RqqyVg

Saturday:     Animal Overpopulation Consequences
                      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zls2Us5GE14

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Ben Stein's Advice on Getting Through the Recession - Get a Dog    
                                     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmHmksXPnug

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3. KENTUCKY NEWS

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IF A LINK DOESN'T WORK--Please Cut and Paste!

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1. Louisville Metro Council to consider 'no-kill' goal for animal shelter
    http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010308250100

"Bugsy"2. Kentucky town outraged after stray dog shot by animal control
                                                  http://www.14wfie.com/Global/story.asp?S=13027394

3. All humane society animals evacuated before flood?
     http://www.state-journal.com/news/simple_article/4883340?page=0

4. Officer who shot dog to be punished (RIGHT! A SLAP ON THE HAND!!)
     http://thetimestribune.com/local/x1442550968/Officer-who-shot-dog-to-be-punishe

5. Animal cruelty charges in dog's hanging
http://www.state-journal.com/news/article/4882972

6. Battered board to fill empty seats (Franklin County)
http://www.state-journal.com/news/article/4881651


7. Missing Mastiffs: Owner thinks large dogs may have been taken
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2010/aug/25/missing-mastiffs-owner-thinks-large-dogs-may/?partner=RSS

8. It's a good weekend with 66 saved dogs
                                    http://www.examiner.com/dog-rescue-in-chicago/it-s-a-good-weekend-with-66-saved-dogs

WEB caudill.jpg 9. Somerset, KY: Man charged with brutally killing puppy
http://somerset-kentucky.com/local/x369042356/Man-charged-with-brutally-killing-puppy

 10.  Drunk Woman Drags Dog Behind Van 
http://www.lex18.com/news/drunk-woman-drags-dog-behind-van

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4. BEYOND THE BORDERS

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Please "cut and paste" if a link doesn't work!
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http://i.usatoday.net/communitymanager/_photos/paw-print-post/2010/08/04/pamelax-large.jpg1. Dogs of Distressed Gulf Families Land in NJ
http://liveshots.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/08/15/dogs-of-distressed-gulf-families-land-in-nj/?test=latestnews

 Police dog dies in hot vehicle 2. Cincinnati police dog dies after being left in hot vehicle
http://www.kypost.com/dpps/news/tri-state_news/cincinnati-police-dog-dies-after-being-left-in-hot-vehicle_5000359

This dog was among the animals confiscated at a dog fight raided by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Friday night on the city's Westside...GENERAL INFORMATION:3. Tougher dogfighting laws urged after Indy bust
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010308130006

Petunia, a calico Persian, is held by Heather Blair, a registered vet technician, after the cat was spayed Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center. The center recently received a $68,000 grant to spay and neuter 2,000 cats in Vandalia and Huber Heights over the next two years. Staff photo by Chris Stewart3. Grant to help stray cat problems in Huber Heights, Vandalia (Ohio)
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/grant-to-help-stray-cat-problems-in-huber-heights-vandalia-861692.html?cxtype=rss_local-news

Photo4. Chicago shelter employs array of approaches to spare dogs
http://www.toledoblade.com/article/20100301/NEWS16/3010304/0/SPORTS10


5. 20 Ft. Burmese Pythons May Spread from Florida Everglades as Far North as Kentucky and Delaware
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5606270/20_ft_burmese_pythons_may_spread_from.html?cat=7

6. Toward a better way to stop animal 'hoarding'
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100709/COL01/7090371/Toward-a-better-way-to-stop-animal-hoarding-


7. Dogs Coming From Flooded Kentucky Shelter (Pennsylvania)
 http://www.wfmz.com/berksnews/24356631/detail.html
Rendering of what Bearden Hill facility might look like when it opens in 2010.8. Partnership to build 'animal village' on Bearden Hill in Knoxville  (Tennessee)
    http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jul/14/partnership-to-build-animal-village-on-bearden-in-/

http://www.lcanimal.org/posters/blm_high_low_res.jpg9. Animal Lovers Fight for Wild Horses
http://www.courthousenews.com/2010/07/19/28928.htm

Daisy - a puppy loved by her family, but she is no different than puppies at shelters being killed
10.  The painful truth of blatant disregard for our nation's dogs and cats
 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Dog-News-Examiner~y2010m6d3-The-painful-truth-of-blatant-disregard-for-our-nations-dogs-and-cats-Video-Included?cid=examiner-email

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5. ODDS & ENDS

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GOOD NEWS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY!

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Wilson’s New Life! From Streets of Memphis, TN to Forever Home in New England!

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A better doggie wheelchair

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Hi all animal lovers-
 
This is Cheri Hildreth, in Louisville, KY.I want to share an exciting  
development that can help paraplegic dogs everywhere thanks to a wonderful 
bioengineering professor and dog lover here at UofL, Dr. Gina Bertocci. 
She has designed an adjustable wheelchair for paraplegic dogs that anyone 
can build using items commonly found at a hardware store(except for two 
harnesses that attach to the dog. She is not pursuing a patent and instead 
has posted instructions on her web page for people that want to build the 
wheelchair themselves at http://web.me.com/gbertocci. I think this is just 
wonderful that she is being so selfless and openly sharing the design 
information! 
Wheelchairs for paralyzed dogs have been on the market for some time, but 
their high cost keeps many pet owners from buying them. Most cost several 
hundred dollars and can't be adjusted to keep up with a growing dog. Dr. 
Bertocci's canine wheelchair is fully adjustable and weighs about 12 lbs. 
Parts can be purchased for less than $200 and assembled in one day using
her design. If you go to the web site listed in this paragraph, you can 
see a video of doberman "Maggie" who was hit by a car that fractured her 
spine "in action"in her adjustable canine wheelchair designed and built 
by Dr. Bertocci. She looks very happy and exploring a field at a pretty 
good clip! 
 
My assistant Wanda and I really want to get the word out about this and 
plan to share with as many dog lovers, shelters and vets as we can come 
up with! 
Thanks in advance... 
Cheri Hildreth cheri.hildreth@louisville.edu
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A Rescuer's Prayer

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Now I lay me down to rest
I pray my soul can stand this test
Of watching critters lose their homes
While owners gripe and cry and moan

I long for strength of spirit and
I pray they'll find a home again
Where they will know a loving heart
I can't do much, but it's a start..

And spare me from the owner's pleas
About the baby's allergies
Or how they're moving out of state
Or spitefulness 'tween cat and mate'

Please keep me sane while dealing with
The woman who bought as a gift
A wriggling tiny ball of fluff
That now is playing way too rough

Remind me I should bite my lip
When confronted with "he grew too quick."
"I didn't know he'd get so large."
"He seems to think that he's in charge."

Protect my heart when I hear them say
"I think we'll breed our dog one day."
Sometimes I think it'll break in two;
Each day brings trials harsh and new

And if I die before I wake
I pray one hopeless soul you'll take
My tears are gone, my faith is bare
Lord, please hear my rescue prayer.

By Colleen M. Adams

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National List of Class B Dealers Selling Pets to Labs

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Good information to have:

The link below takes you to a list of Class B Dealers, published by APHIS (animal and plant health inspection services) which is part of the USDA.  Many people who organize transports and recruit adopters/fosters online do not know that there are Class B Dealers who sell pets and pet parts to laboratories.  Rescue organizations may be sending free pets to these people, and unknowingly the pets will be used in experiments or killed for their body parts.  These dealers make a great deal of money selling pets, and pet parts.
 
If you know of any other Class B Dealers that should be added to this list, please forward their information to all rescues.  We need to drive these Class B Dealers out of business. Thank you.
 


For those of you not sure exactly what they do, watch this HBO documentary.  You will be sickened and sad beyond belief.  I had no idea about Class B dealers and dog thieves, and pets sold at flea markets, or what happened, until I watched a few years ago. 

http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/dealingdogs/synopsis.html

Be alert to names on list, as they can deceive as rescuers!!!!

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A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS

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1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.


2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.


3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.


4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.


5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.


6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.


7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.

 

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

 

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

 

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.

~Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them.

Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters.

~Now please pass this on to other pet owners. We do not have to wait for Heaven, to be surrounded by hope, love, and joyfulness. It is here on earth and has four legs!

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