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2-Year Long Drug Investigation leads Dog Fighting Operation

After a two-year-long drug investigation The Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office, Elizabeth City Police Department, The Federal Drug Enforcement Agencies (DEA), North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (NCALE), North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI), Camden Sheriff’s Office arrested two people Desmond B. White B/M 35 and Maurice Baum B/M 37 on Federal drug charges and executed 4 Federal search warrants at four different locations in Elizabeth City on February 5, 2013.  These suspects are being held without bond on the Federal Drug charges.

During this operation Law Enforcement uncovered a large amount of evidence in dog fighting activity by these two suspects.  The Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office initiated a massive crackdown on the dog fighting activity with the assistance of Elizabeth City Police Department, Camden and Perquimans Sheriff’s Office and the SPCA of Northeastern North Carolina.  The investigation in the dog fighting began on February 5, 2013 with the seizure of 45 dogs from three properties in Elizabeth City and one location in Camden along with paraphernalia items used in fighting, training dogs to fight and medical supplies to treat an enhance a dog in fighting.

It is the HSUS’ policy that all dogs seized from animal fighting operations be treated as individuals.  All of the dogs rescued from this operation will be individually evaluated for potential placement with HSUS Dogfighting Rescue Coalition placement partners.

PetSmart Charities is providing the necessary food, supplies and enrichment items for the dogs.

Facts:

• Dogfighting is a felony in all 50 states
• The HSUS offers rewards of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person involved in illegal animal fighting.
• The HSUS asks anyone with information about animal fighting criminals to call 877-TIP-HSUS (877-847-4787). Tipsters’ identities are protected.
• Rescue groups interested in becoming members of the HSUS’ Dogfighting Rescue Coalition should visit humanesociety.org/dogfighting.
• This case will now be turned over to the District Attorney’s Office and go to the Grand Jury for appropriate charges.

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The Right Breed Of Dog For Your Lifestyle

So...you're going to get a dog, eh? You've been thinking about this for some time now and the moment is right. There's room for a dog in your life and you're committed. But before you get in your car and go select that lucky dog, may I suggest that you think about something you may NOT have considered...

How do you and the dog match up? I don't mean temperament or behavioral characteristics of the new dog; I mean what KIND of a dog are you about to bring in to your daily life for the next twelve to eighteen years? I can't tell you how many times veterinarians have been involved with scenes like this one...

Pet owner: "Doctor, can you get me something to calm this dog down? He's really driving us crazy. All he wants to do is play; he gets these wild streaks every day where he runs around the house knocking things over and when we do take him outside he'll run away first chance he gets. We've got to find something to relax him."
Veterinarian: "Gosh, you have a perfectly normal German Shorthaired Pointer here. These hunting breeds have been selectively bred over many years to seek game, have unlimited stamina, and be able to pursue escaping game. Why did you get a hunting breed when you live in a small apartment?"

Please...take just a little time BEFORE you make the final decision to acquire a dog and check out the different breeds that would match your living habits, your living environment, and your time freedom. Far too often a new dog owner wants a certain breed because "Sheepdogs are so beautiful", or because "I've always wanted a dog just like Lassie", or "Boxers don't shed", or "Rottweilers are real protective". Your decision as to which breed of dog to provide a home for should be based on practical parameters much more than on emotional factors...

Rob Thomas & Wife Donate $125,000 to Help Rescue Animals in Puerto Rico

Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas and his wife Marisol are animal lovers and animal advocates. Their latest project: donating a total of $350,000 to help rescue animals in Puerto Rico.

Rob and Marisol donated $125,000 out of their own pockets, plus another $225,000 through their charitable foundation, Sidewalk Angels, to launch Pets Alive Puerto Rico. It's the latest branch of Pets Alive, America's oldest and largest no-kill animal rescue and advocacy organization, and its mission is to ensure the humane treatment of animals there.

In 2010, Rob and Marisol adopted a rescue dog named Ollie from Puerto Rico. According to Pets Alive, Puerto Rico has tens of thousands of abandoned and abused animals wandering the streets and beaches, and there aren't enough resources to deal with the sheer number of animals in need.

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Podcast: Selecting a pet guinea pig

March is Adopt-A-Rescued-Guinea Pig Month, created to educate people about guinea pigs and the rescues dedicated to their welfare. But will these furry little rodents make good pets for you and your family? In this podcast, Dr. Adolf Maas, owner of the Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital in Bothell, Wash., discusses guinea pigs as pets. Listen to the podcast.

Pet victims of tornadoes are finally surfacing

Pets lost during the recent Midwest tornadoes are beginning to emerge from rubble, likely in search of food and their owners. Dogs, cats, horses, cattle, rabbits and even chickens are being rescued and taken to shelters where they are treated for injuries. Attempts are being made to find their owners.

Animal rescue groups have also been gathering food across the state for pets and beyond."It's not only for dogs and cats, but horses, cattle, rabbits, chickens, any kind of farm animals. There's a great need for food," said volunteer Trish Roehm.

Shelters are working together and using Facebook to post pictures of lost pets in hopes of reuniting them with their families.

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27 Heartwarming Photos Of Animals Being Rescued

Here's proof that firemen and rescue workers do have soft spots in their hearts. The title says it all, and it's worth the look: 27 Heartwarming Photos Of Animals Being Rescued 

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27 Heartwarming Photos Of Animals Being Rescued

Here's proof that firemen and rescue workers do have soft spots in their hearts. The title says it all, and it's worth the look: 27 Heartwarming Photos Of Animals Being Rescued 

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Two-faced cat claims Guinness record

Meet Frank and Louie: One cat, two faces and a Guinness World Record.

Frank and Louie is a Janus cat, meaning he was born with two faces, including three eyes, two noses and two mouths. Usually Janus cats — named after the Roman god who had two faces — only live for a few days. But not Frank and Louie. For 12 years, this miracle cat has survived, earning him a place in the Guinness World Records for the oldest-living Janus cat.

When a breeder brought Frank and Louie (otherwise brilliantly known as Frankenlouie) to the Tufts Veterinary Clinic in Massachusetts to be euthanized just one day after he was born, vet nurse Marty Stevens just couldn't resist his two faces (can you blame her?) and decided to bring him home with her. Read more

Animal Shelters and Rescues Needing Help During Hurricane Irene

Any help needed by Animal Shelters or Rescues after Hurricane Irene (volunteers, supplies, etc ) Please put City and State first, organization and what is needed at this link*.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Animal-Shelters-and-Rescues-Needing-Help-During-Hurricane-Irene/142937325796825

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As Adopt-A-Cat Month ends this month, consider the benefits of cat ownership

Each year around this time, thousands of newborn kittens join the millions of cats already in shelters across the country. To help address this booming population of cats in need of a home, the American Humane Association -- along with partner organizations such as the AVMA, CATalyst Council and Petfinder -- are observing Adopt-A-Cat Month in June. These groups hope to promote the benefits of having a cat or cats in the house and encourage responsible adoption and ownership to mitigate the problem of overpopulation. In the latest AVMA Animal Tracks podcast, Dr. Jane Brunt, executive director of the CATalyst Council, discusses the joys of having a cat (or cats) in the house. Listen to the podcast.