http://www.game-dog.com/ Recent media exposure of pit bulls. en Wed, 22 May 2013 17:48:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.game-dog.com/images/misc/rss.png http://www.game-dog.com/ http://www.game-dog.com/showthread.php?t=64257&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 23:24:35 GMT *Hear the Thunder* (A Blog) Posted Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 7:21 AM This is the sixth week for entries in the Evolution of the Canine Advocate series. It is also the final installment in a series begun last year I call the Storm entries. I chose this entry not only for the power of the... Hear the Thunder (A Blog)
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This is the sixth week for entries in the Evolution of the Canine Advocate series. It is also the final installment in a series begun last year I call the Storm entries. I chose this entry not only for the power of the message but as a means of explanation as to what makes the movement toward the eradication of the American Pit Bull Terrier so ludicrous.

The dog featured in this finale is Fay, a Pit Bull confiscated during what has come to be known as the Missouri 500 Dog Fighting Bust. For anyone not familiar with this "event", I offer a short recap.


Fay, the angel still living in our hearts (Photo credit Lynn Terry Photos)

On July 8, 2009 just over two years after Michael Vick's horrendous secret life was exposed, state and federal agencies aided by information provided through the Humane Society of Missouri's Cruelty task force began making arrests and seizing dogs in what was described as the largest dog fighting bust in United States history. This action was carried out in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Texas and Oklahoma with additional arrests made in Arkansas and Mississippi. An estimated total of 450 dogs were seized with 407 coming into Missouri. By September that number had risen to 500 plus with the subsequent birth of at least 100 puppies from the pregnant females seized during this sweep. The numbers were staggering but the horrors exposed by the dogs routinely tortured for the amusement of this human trash we call dog fighters was a dose of reality most would prefer not to face.

One of these dogs was Fay, a small five year old female that had lived to put a face to the horrors the Pit Bull must endure at the hands of the human monster. When I say she put a face to it I do literally mean she had given her face. She had been fought so hard that at some point she had had her face shredded. As any good monster will do, the remainder of her lips was cut away leaving her with a gruesome, lipless smile. Despite the pain she endured at the hands of humans when placed in the care of Mutts n Stuff in St. Louis, she blossomed and was at last given the chance to share the love she kept locked inside during her time in hell.

She was a wonderful amb***ador for this breed. She made many public appearances sharing a love that by all rights should have died in her when she endured this torture. Not only did it not die, it flourished under the amazing care and love shown to her by all who were privileged to care for her. This is a breed not only capable of great love but great forgiveness and Fay made sure everyone who came in contact with her knew they had been touched by an angel in a shiny black coat.

Sadly, this light of love was only allowed to shine for a few months when it was extinguished on earth to burn over the Rainbow Bridge. After a successful third surgery to rebuild the lips man had taken from her, Fay's little body could no longer fight and she did succumb to the abuse she had suffered until the day she was rescued. No one involved in her life for those few months was unaffected by her p***ing. Sometimes even dogs we have not shared our homes with take a piece of our heart when they go. This was true of Fay but her love still burns in our souls.

That is why I chose Fay to end the Evolution and Storm series in this blog. She represents everything the Pit Bull faces in this world of misinformation, cruelty and media promoted hype. She is the ultimate victim of the ignorance of human beings.

For the past six weeks, I have devoted this blog to those dogs in our immediate area that represent the true American Pit Bull Terrier but also the majority of the real Pit Bulls in this country. During the time these entries have been read and enjoyed by the owners, friends and family of these six dogs, there has not been one single case of a Pit Bull fatality in our area. Yet we still have communities moving toward banning and restrictions.

This is a small area, let us expand our view and take in this country. During the six weeks since I began the Evolution series on April 13, 2013 there have been three reported deaths by Pit Bulls nationally. The most recent was a jogger but there is some question as to the origins of the dogs responsible for the attack. One was a 38 year old woman that "jumped a fence" into the yard of the dog, the second was a 4 year old girl left in the care of a woman with previous drug and endangerment of a minor charges. Year to date, twelve deaths directly attributed to Pit Bulls have been reported nationally, with eleven going back to either owner irresponsibility or the irresponsibility of an adult in charge of a child or in the most recent case stray dogs suspected dumped in the Mohave Desert. Before all you haters and the members of my toxic fan club have a hemorrhage, I should tell you I took my "facts" straight from your website. Do I consider any death of this nature acceptable? No and I hold the owners of these dogs responsible for the behavior of their animals as well as the parents of the children killed. But I am trying to make a point, so let me take a few more moments to share another statistic.

While there were in fact three deaths during the April 13-May 18, 2013 installments of this series, related to Pit Bulls attacking humans, there were hundreds of incidents reported of Pit Bulls being tortured, maimed or killed in ways that no living breathing creature should ever endure at the hands of humans. We have seen dogs doused in accelerant and intentionally burned alive. We have seen them thrown from moving vehicles into heavy traffic and tossed from multi-storied buildings. They have been starved to death while adults, also parents, have watched and done nothing. We have seen their bodies pulled from rivers with the concrete blocks still tied to them. We have cleaned up the messes left behind by dog fighters.

In addition to the horrors of abuse we have seen multiple areas attempting to enact breed bans and breed restrictions while turning a blind eye to the real demon walking on two legs. We have seen so-called rescues justifying bad behavior they are not qualified to either evaluate nor are they qualified to rehabilitate, placing unstable dogs into uneducated, inexperienced homes adding to the already volatile environment this breed is facing. All the while these dogs are dying in record numbers and the majority of the responsible owners are being targeted for the sins of others. There is a real push for the genocide of this breed because of ignorance and outright stupidity. Ignorance can be fixed for those wishing to educate themselves. Stupidity should be cl***ified as a social disease because right now it holds sway over this country in relation to many things but dogs are dying by the thousands because of it.

The news of the day is that all those contributing to the negative headlines, the avoidable deaths of humans, including children and the torture of these dogs are the enemy to us also. To the communities reacting in a panic to a perceived threat from a dog, we share a very real common goal and that is to eliminate those owners causing this chaos in our streets. There are hundreds of thousands of Pit Bulls in this country yet the actions of a very few are the driving force behind the destruction of all.

That thunder you hear in the distance is a very real army of Pit Bull advocates that are fed up with the promotion of stupidity and the continued sanctions being placed against a dog because it is easier than addressing the human monster. From every state the responsible owners are taking a stand and refusing to allow their dogs to be destroyed because far too many individuals ignore reality in favor of some hyped image bent to suit the m***es. We are the majority and we put you on notice now. If you are part of the problem, whether it is irresponsibility in allowing your dogs to roam or knowingly harboring a dog with vicious tendencies, we are your enemy. If you are a rescue harboring thoughts of saving every dog you take in without being willing to take responsibility for EVERY dog you place, when you create further bad publicity for this breed, we are your enemy. To the criminal being sanctioned by laws against this dog, you can bet you will find no quarter in this country. We are the voters, we are the responsible owners and we are your enemy.

To Gale and David of Mutts n Stuff, I have seen your heart and soul poured into dogs like Fay and Phoenix and I have cried when you have cried. I have also seen your love shared in dogs like Dharma, Ginger and Smiley who continue to spread their message of joy. There is no one else on this planet I would rather travel this road with than the two of you. All my love, my deepest respect and continuing gratitude for what you do to preserve our breed!

Mutts n Stuff -

SIDE NOTE: To Martin, the one that stands by me through thick and thin and catches me when I fall......you are responsible for keeping me focused and get credit for far more than half!

PS My own dogs must be complete failures at the preservation of the media promoted image of this breed. I am fairly certain few responsible owners of Pit Bulls or any breed have as much trouble with neighborhood dogs digging under the fence to get INTO their yard as I do.....

seMissourian.com: Blog: Hear the Thunder ]]> Pit Bull News 3MTA3 http://www.game-dog.com/showthread.php?t=64257 http://www.game-dog.com/showthread.php?t=64220&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 00:29:16 GMT Battle against animal fighting never ends USC mascot called out during daylong seminar Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7:26 pm | Updated: 7:48 am, Thu May 16, 2013. LINDSAY S. BUCHANAN, Morning News FLORENCE, S.C. — Law enforcement agencies from the Pee Dee and around the state were... Battle against animal fighting never ends

USC mascot called out during daylong seminar

Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7:26 pm | Updated: 7:48 am, Thu May 16, 2013.

LINDSAY S. BUCHANAN, Morning News

FLORENCE, S.C. — Law enforcement agencies from the Pee Dee and around the state were represented Wednesday at an all-day training session designed to teach them how to investigate and prosecute animal cruelty cases and their ***ociated crimes.

Kimberly Kelly, South Carolina state director for the Humane Society of the United States, which helped sponsor the training, said representatives from 19 different law enforcement agencies were on hand at Francis Marion University’s Cauthen Educational Media Center. The chief trainer was Sgt. Michael Gabrielson, an Ohio police officer who spent almost 14 months working undercover investigating an organized dog fighting ring.

Gabrielson said animal cruelty and fighting have direct links to other crimes.

“Most law enforcement is unaware of the correlation between the animal fighting and all the other crimes that go with that,” Gabrielson said. “It’s not just about the animal cruelty, although that’s bad enough. It’s about all the other crimes that are ***ociated with it — the guns, the drugs, the violence — that come along with cock fighting and dog fighting.”

By training law enforcement in how to recognize, investigate and prosecute animal cruelty and its ***ociated crimes, investigators are more likely to document the proper evidence they need for court so that those who commit these crimes can get a maximum sentencing.

Kelly said the Humane Society encourages rehabilitation in many cases of animal cruelty but that the organization is eager to work with law enforcement on these issues because they want officers to recognize that animal cruelty comes in many forms and that it’s prevalent in South Carolina.

“Often times in animal cruelty, it’s neglect that is unintentional and otherwise they are good pet owners, and we want them to be able to keep their pet and educate them on how to properly care for them, but in egregious cases of animal cruelty, it’s probably best that the animals are not returned to the owner,” Kelly said.

Gabrielson provided a detailed overview on cock fighting and dog fighting to the officers, as well as tips on investigating, documenting and prosecuting criminals involved in animal cruelty.

Cock fighting in particular is such an ingrained part of U.S. culture, particularly in South Carolina where the fighting gamecock is one of the major university’s mascots, that many people may not even realize it is illegal, said Gabrielson.

The “sport” is documented historically as far back as 2000 B.C. and was brought to the U.S. with some of the first European settlers.

Cock fighting is a high-dollar sport where the animals are specifically bred, and a well-bred gamecock can sell for $100-$1,000.

During a fight the animals are armed with either a 2-inch knife or gaffs attached to their ankles which are meant to inflict harm and typically kill their opponent.

A derbie, a round-robin style tournament, is currently the most popular style of fighting and is set up professionally with betting similar to a horse race. Side bets and wagers also take place, all of which constitute as illegal gambling.

There are entry fees for spectators, which go into the pot for the winners. Paid referees are actually brought in to call the fights. There are often even concession stands and land for rent so people can camp out through the weekend.

Despite that, Gabrielson said the lesson he’s trying to get across is about more than animal cruelty.

“It’s not just about the cock fighting — we all know they’re just going to get a fine,” Gabrielson said. “Why should I pour all these resources into investigating cock fighting? Well, this is why — because they do other crimes. There are drugs connected to a lot of cock fighters and other crimes as well.”

The training is important because often the events are difficult to investigate since the spectators can be anyone officers know, including politicians, law enforcement, businessmen and even families with children.

Battle against animal fighting never ends - SCNow: Local News ]]> Pit Bull News 3MTA3 http://www.game-dog.com/showthread.php?t=64220 http://www.game-dog.com/showthread.php?t=64218&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 00:14:29 GMT Second arrest made in Edmonds, Wash. after dog fighting video goes viral (Photos) May 16, 2013 By: Tracy Campion Late on Wednesday, May 15, the Edmonds, Wash. Police arrested a man in connection to an animal cruelty case that has been largely driven by social media. The Edmonds... Second arrest made in Edmonds, Wash. after dog fighting video goes viral (Photos)

May 16, 2013 By: Tracy Campion


Late on Wednesday, May 15, the Edmonds, Wash. Police arrested a man in connection to an animal cruelty case that has been largely driven by social media. The Edmonds Patch reported that George Albert Beutler, who lives on the 23600 block of 76th Ave. West in Edmonds, was booked into Snohomish County Jail. According to the Snohomish County Jail Register, Beutler was charged with one misdemeanor count of animal cruelty. His girlfriend, Rose Adams, was arrested earlier this week after videos of dog fighting and rough handling of dogs surfaced on Facebook.






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The charges are as follows:

BEUTLER, GEORGE ALBERT
Book Number CIN Book Date Race Sex
2013010424 85653 5/15/2013 22:56:00 W M

Charge Description Disposition
ANIMALS - CRUELTY VIOLATIONS (0789000)
RCW/Code Bail Amount Type Court
EDC 5.05.128 $1000.00 EDT
Charging Agency Charge Date Arrest Type
EDMONDS P.D. 5/15/2013 22:56:00 CITE

According to the Snohomish County Department of Corrections, Rose Marie Adams was also charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty.

Her charges are as follows:

Charge Description Disposition
ANIMALS - CRUELTY VIOLATIONS (0789000)
RCW/Code Bail Amount Type Court
EDC 5.05.128 $1000.00 EDT
Charging Agency Charge Date Arrest Type
EDMONDS P.D. 5/15/2013 16:36:00 CITE

Charge Description Disposition
ANIMALS - CRUELTY VIOLATIONS (0789000)
RCW/Code Bail Amount Type Court
EDC 5.05.128 $1000.00 EDT
Charging Agency Charge Date Arrest Type
EDMONDS P.D. 5/15/2013 16:34:00 CITE

Charge Description Disposition
KEEPING MORE THAN FIVE DOMESTIC ANIMALS BOND
RCW/Code Bail Amount Type Court
EDC 17.35.030.B $600.00 BND EDT
Charging Agency Charge Date Arrest Type
EDMONDS P.D. 5/14/2013 16:27:00 CITE

Charge Description Disposition
PUBLIC DISTURBANCE NOISE BARKING DOG (0655010) BOND
RCW/Code Bail Amount Type Court
EDC 5.30.130. $600.00 BND ED
Charging Agency Charge Date Arrest Type
EDMONDS P.D. 5/15/2013 08:32:00 ID

Charge Description Disposition
REFUSAL TO GIVE INFORMATION TO OR COOPERATE WITH OFFICER BY VEHICLE OPERATOR (0761500) BOND
RCW/Code Bail Amount Type Court
46.61.020(2) $600.00 BND ED
Charging Agency Charge Date Arrest Type
EDMONDS P.D. 5/15/2013 08:30:00 ID


According to the Edmonds Police Department, video evidence provided on Facebook that depicts dogs fights and dogs being roughly handled by people are sufficient for prosecutors to file charges.

A total of 14 dogs were seized from Adams' property. By law, five can be kept at one home.

A Facebook page devoted to saving these dogs hopes to push for maximum prosecution of Adams and Beutler.

Washington State has excellent animal cruelty laws that provide protection for animals and penalties for those who abuse and neglect them.

The Revised Code of Washington (RCW):

RCW 16.52.207 Animal cruelty in the second degree:

(1) A person is guilty of animal cruelty in the second degree if, under circumstances not amounting to first degree animal cruelty, the person knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence inflicts unnecessary suffering or pain upon an animal.

(2) An owner of an animal is guilty of animal cruelty in the second degree if, under circumstances not amounting to first degree animal cruelty, the owner knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence:

(a) Fails to provide the animal with necessary shelter, rest, sanitation, space, or medical attention and the animal suffers unnecessary or unjustifiable physical pain as a result of the failure;

(b) Under circumstances not amounting to animal cruelty in the second degree under (c) of this subsection, abandons the animal; or

(c) Abandons the animal and (i) as a result of being abandoned, the animal suffers bodily harm; or (ii) abandoning the animal creates an imminent and substantial risk that the animal will suffer substantial bodily harm.

(3) Animal cruelty in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor.

(4) In any prosecution of animal cruelty in the second degree under subsection (1) or (2)(a) of this section, it shall be an affirmative defense, if established by the defendant by a preponderance of the evidence, that the defendant's failure was due to economic distress beyond the defendant's control

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