Dogs
(Below: Gypsy had to have her leg removed as it was so injured in dog fighting)
God bless the veterinary surgeons Dr. McLean and Dr. Lowery and all those who have cared for Gypsy. McLean and Lowery had to call in veterinary surgeons who specialize in reconstruction. Gypsy was found a few years ago so this story isn't recent per se, but read this which came out when Gypsy was found:
A horribly mutilated pit-bull, named Gypsy, was found on Monday morning, April 11, 2005 in Gaston County, North Carolina. She had been dumped on a main highway (Wilkinson Blvd) that connects Gaston County with Charlotte/Mecklenburg County. Her wounds appear to be the result of dogfighting.
Her injuries were so severe, her right-front leg had to be amputated due to the extent of mutilation and infection. According to reports, the flesh on her face was literally rotting off, and when she first arrived at Tri-County Animal Rescue, her mouth was "nothing but pus". Tri-County Animal Rescue stated that the dog was "a bloody mess" when she was found on the roadside.
From the Tri-County website: "Gypsy had her leg amputated Monday the 18th 2005 and she is fighting for her life. Thanks to the skilled surgeons, Dr. McLean and Dr. Lowery at Eastridge Animal Hospital in Gastonia, and all the wonderful and loving vet techs at Eastridge who just go in and hold her paw or pat her or speak sweet kind words. It's amazing, but Cindy said she wagged her tail after surgery. Cindy and Dr. McLean say she hasn't given up and is fighting to stay with us.
"Her face is literally falling off, rotten skin, she has lost her lips and may lose her nose. Dr. McLean (if we have enough money and she makes it) will be able to do some cosmetic surgery. Her teeth showing is that her lips are rotten and gone. Imagine cutting off an ice pick to about two inches long and stabbing a dog in the head over and over and over. The skin is rotting beneath the wounds and it looks horrible."
Gypsy was a "bait dog"~
"Bait" animals are used to test a dog's fighting instinct, and these animals are often mauled or killed in the process. Trainers obtain bait animals from several sources: wild or feral animals, animals obtained from a shelter, or in some cases, stolen pets.[7] Sometimes the animals are also obtained through "free to a good home" ads.[8] According to news reports compiled by the National Humane Society, the snouts of bait dogs are wrapped with duct tape to prevent them from injuring dogs being trained for fighting. Other animals, such as cats and rabbits are also reported to be used as bait animals. Experts have said small dogs, kittens, and rabbits are more at risk of being stolen for bait than larger animals.
(turn up speakers)
Gypsy now, after surgery and recovery!
ANY DOG THAT COULD LIVE THE LIFE THAT GYPSY LIVED AND STILL SMILE IS TO ME THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DOG IN THE WORLD.
Please remember...
*The "fighting dog" has few friends.
*They live lives of brutality and unspeakable cruelty at the hands of those who gamble on their deaths, while betrayal and death await them at "humane" societies if they are "rescued".
*Don't support "humane" groups that don't include these dogs in their circle of compassion.
HUMANE SOCIETY ANONYMOUS DOGFIGHTING
TIPLINE (877) 847-4787
Dogfighting is not dogs "wrestling" or "having fun".
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Dogs
GYPSY
(Below: Gypsy had to have her leg removed as it was so injured in dog fighting)
God bless the veterinary surgeons Dr. McLean and Dr. Lowery and all those who have cared for Gypsy. McLean and Lowery had to call in veterinary surgeons who specialize in reconstruction. Gypsy was found a few years ago so this story isn't recent per se, but read this which came out when Gypsy was found:
A horribly mutilated pit-bull, named Gypsy, was found on Monday morning, April 11, 2005 in Gaston County, North Carolina. She had been dumped on a main highway (Wilkinson Blvd) that connects Gaston County with Charlotte/Mecklenburg County. Her wounds appear to be the result of dogfighting.
Her injuries were so severe, her right-front leg had to be amputated due to the extent of mutilation and infection. According to reports, the flesh on her face was literally rotting off, and when she first arrived at Tri-County Animal Rescue, her mouth was "nothing but pus". Tri-County Animal Rescue stated that the dog was "a bloody mess" when she was found on the roadside.
From the Tri-County website: "Gypsy had her leg amputated Monday the 18th 2005 and she is fighting for her life. Thanks to the skilled surgeons, Dr. McLean and Dr. Lowery at Eastridge Animal Hospital in Gastonia, and all the wonderful and loving vet techs at Eastridge who just go in and hold her paw or pat her or speak sweet kind words. It's amazing, but Cindy said she wagged her tail after surgery. Cindy and Dr. McLean say she hasn't given up and is fighting to stay with us.
"Her face is literally falling off, rotten skin, she has lost her lips and may lose her nose. Dr. McLean (if we have enough money and she makes it) will be able to do some cosmetic surgery. Her teeth showing is that her lips are rotten and gone. Imagine cutting off an ice pick to about two inches long and stabbing a dog in the head over and over and over. The skin is rotting beneath the wounds and it looks horrible."
Gypsy was a "bait dog"~
"Bait" animals are used to test a dog's fighting instinct, and these animals are often mauled or killed in the process. Trainers obtain bait animals from several sources: wild or feral animals, animals obtained from a shelter, or in some cases, stolen pets.[7] Sometimes the animals are also obtained through "free to a good home" ads.[8] According to news reports compiled by the National Humane Society, the snouts of bait dogs are wrapped with duct tape to prevent them from injuring dogs being trained for fighting. Other animals, such as cats and rabbits are also reported to be used as bait animals. Experts have said small dogs, kittens, and rabbits are more at risk of being stolen for bait than larger animals.
(turn up speakers)
Gypsy now, after surgery and recovery!
ANY DOG THAT COULD LIVE THE LIFE THAT GYPSY LIVED AND STILL SMILE IS TO ME THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DOG IN THE WORLD.
Please remember...
*The "fighting dog" has few friends.
*They live lives of brutality and unspeakable cruelty at the hands of those who gamble on their deaths, while betrayal and death await them at "humane" societies if they are "rescued".
*Don't support "humane" groups that don't include these dogs in their circle of compassion.
HUMANE SOCIETY ANONYMOUS DOGFIGHTING
TIPLINE (877) 847-4787
Dogfighting is not dogs "wrestling" or "having fun".
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by Carrie Boyko, CEB © AllThingsDogBlog.com Oliver Shows Off His Hoodie Last year when Super Dog Sunday was in the planning phase, I just happened to meet a young lady with an adorable Etsy shop. Her selection of pet hoodies and other goodies (yes,...
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9/3/09 The ginger tabby, 4, wandered back home to his owner in Monroe County, Indiana, with the 13 inch arrow pierced through his flesh after disappearing for three days. He only lived because the weapon pierced his muscles but skimmed over the top of...
- Popular Pet Names
By Langley Cornwell The names people give their pets fascinate me. Not just the names, but the reason behind the names. For instance, our all white dog is named Frosty and I believe the name is self-explanatory. My husband named our second dog Big Al...
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Awww, isn't he soooo cute? This handsome model is Bubba, a Boston Terrier. He now lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with his humans, Isabel and her husband. Isabel is a seamstress and these bow ties are from her collection of accessories for pets....
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