Judge Upholds Verdict Awarding Over $60,000 To Family Whose Dog Was Shot By Police Officer

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The verdict has been upheld in the case of the shooting of Brandi, a chocolate lab, by police officers.

Back in April the jury had awarded $620,000 to the Jenkins family, $20,000 for

Brandi

veterinary bills and $600,000 for mental anguish, pain and suffering. The judge did reduce the veterinary bills award to $7,500 due to the fact Maryland law caps damages at that amount. The upholding of the $600,000 for emotional damages is huge not only for the Jenkins family but for the law starting to view pets not just as property.

The shooting incident occurred back on January 9, 2010 when police officers came to the Jenkins’ home with a civil warrant for their son, who no longer lived at the resident.

Brandi bound out of the house to meet the officers when Deputy Timothy Brooks shot her. Brandi didn’t even get within three feet of the officer and had stopped barking when she was shot.

Brandi did survive the shooting but will need extensive ongoing medical care. Brooks was found to have unconstitutionally shot and grievously wounded the dog by the jury. In addition Brooks along with Deputy Nathan Rector were found to have unconstitutionally and illegally entered the Jenkins’ home. The two officers entered the home without permission after the Jenkins had left to rush Brandi to the veterinarian.

Cary Hansel, attorney for the Jenkins was very happy with the result not only for what was awarded to the Jenkins but because of what the case means for the legal community. “It’s one of the first cases in Maryland to recognize that pets are family members and not property.” Normally, cases involving property would not be permitted to award emotional damages.

News Link:-http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2012/09/judge-upholds-verdict-awarding-over-600000-to-family-whose-dog-was-shot-by-a-police-officer/

 

Second Dog In Pennsylvania Forced To Perish In Flames

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Coatesville, PA police responding to a fire Friday night were horrified when what they thought to be a brush fire turned out to be a cage containing the charred remains of a dog.

The University of Pennsylvania will be performing a necropsy to determine if the dog died prior to being set ablaze, but it seems apparent that the dog was purposely confined to cause as much suffering as possible.

“No matter how many scenes of animal cruelty, especially of dogs set on fire, you never get used to it,” Chester County SPCA spokesman Rich Britton stated.  “This is a companion animal, this is someone’s loved one, that’s how we look at it.  This treatment is intolerable; no one should accept this, that’s why we’re looking to the public for help.”

This is the second such incident since June.  A Yorkie was trapped in plastic bags, which were doused with an accelerant and set on fire.  Officials deemed the sight too disturbing and graphic to disclose photo.  Concerned owners of the missing dog were horror stricken to find out what happened to their cherished pet on the news.

Animal Protective Services officer Craig Baxter was shocked at the condition of the dog upon its initial examination.

“In the eight years that I’ve been here I’ve never seen something so horrific,” Baxter said. “How someone could do this to an animal is beyond my belief.”

Pennsylvania authorities are desperate to put an end to this vicious and ghastly trend.  Anyone with information is asked to notify the Coatesville police or the SPCA.  The contact number for the SPCA is 610-692-6113, extension 213.  For those wishing to remain anonymous, the Philadelphia Animal Rescue Examiner tip-line may be reached at 215-821-9281.

All pet owners, particularly those in the Pennsylvania area, are reminded to keep an especially close watch on their beloved pets, and to immediately report any suspect animal activity or abuse to the proper authorities.

News Link:-http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2012/09/second-dog-in-pennsylvania-forced-to-perish-in-flames/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LifeWithDogs+%28Life+With+Dogs%29

Police Rescue A Puppy Found Buried Alive

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“OMG…what sort of evil, sadistic, mind, could bury a puppy; barely a few days old? Was this the last of a litter that couldn’t be sold, or were they all buried individually? What is wrong with people… is it just that more abuse is being reported, or is society churning out more evil little shit’s from school; who grow up to be malicious, uncaring knob heads?  I’m glad I am of an age where I will no longer bring children into this world!”

Police officers in Williston, Florida were disposing of evidence per a court order on Thursday when they heard a whimpering noise coming from underground.

 Officers located the origin of the whimpering and dug out a one-week-old puppy that was head-first in an eight-inch hole.

Luckily the dirt had not been packed down and the puppy managed to create an air pocket below the surface. Williston Police Chief Dennis Strow said, “It did not appear to me that the dog was very long in the hole, less than an hour would be my guess.”

The puppy is so young he can’t even open his eyes yet, because of this the clinic believes him to be around 7-days-old. Caretakers at Levy Animal Clinic have been bottle-feeding the puppy that they have named Tucker. One of the veterinarian technicians at the clinic has already adopted Tucker.

Officer Strow checked in on Tucker the morning after they found him and is pleased to report that Tucker is doing well. He is still disturbed by the find though, “What’s disturbing is that when you look at this fellow you ask, how can he be threatening to anyone?”

The police are still looking for the person who buried Tucker and Strow is determined to find them.

“Somebody knows who did this. I guarantee we’re going to follow this one and prosecute whoever did this to the fullest extent of the law,” said Strow.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Williston Police Department at (352)528-4991.

News Link:-http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2012/09/police-rescue-a-puppy-found-buried-alive/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LifeWithDogs+%28Life+With+Dogs%29

 

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This is despicable, how sadistic one must be to take delight in any animals pain & death??

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UPDATE | 10-15-2012

For the second year in a row, the tradition in Yellville, Arkansas, of hurling live turkeys to their deaths from airplanes was stopped. Thank you to everyone who spoke out against this event, especially the countless Arkansas residents who made themselves heard. PETA’s reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of “turkey drop” participants stands. Please know that we will push for a vigorous prosecution of anyone directly involved in future incidents as well as revocation of his or her pilot’s license.




BACKGROUND

On October 12 and 13, the city of Yellville is holding its annual Turkey Trot Festival, during which an illegal event known as the “Turkey Drop” historically takes place. This event involves the hurling of wild turkeys—who typically fly only short distances, rarely reaching 100 feet high—from private planes traveling around 70 miles per hour and at altitudes…

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Dog Suffering With Horrific Wound, No Skin & Exposed Bone In Brazil – Denies Offers Of Free Help!

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“I started writing this post last night, but couldn’t finish it due to pain. However, a lot has happened since then. Below is the story of a dog rescued, in Rio de Janeiro with massive trauma to his rear end, by a man named Wilson. Obviously when pictures were seen of the devastating injury, a Face Book rescue team offered their services or were contacted by Wilson for help (I am unsure as to which it is) because the dog needed immediate attention, to tend to the gaping wounds. This Face book group (who I’ve just found, stating that Wilson asked for their help) arranged to have the dog treated free of charge & arranged a ChipIn for people who wanted to donate to the dogs treatment”.

“However, it appears that Wilson, the man who rescued the dog now named Davi, will not let it go & have the specialist treatment, it so desperately needs to save it’s life. It is obvious to anyone, who see’s the pictures of the poor dog, that it needs special surgery, skin grafts, blood transfusions etc. etc. that simply can’t be treated at home or by a local vet! For reasons unknown to me, Wilson will not let the dog go have the treatment done, even though it’s for free! I simply can’t think of any reason why someone who rescued a dog in such condition, would turn down the offer of free surgery & help, which would normally cost a fortune…but more so, because each passing hour, the dogs life is ticking away!”

“Further more, since writing this last night, the rescuer, Wilson, seems to have taken all the pictures of the dog, off his Face book page, but I had already added some to this post!! It is all rather confusing, but I have tried to give both sides of the story, it is up to you the reader to try & understand why the dogs rescuer, will not let the dog go & receive the treatment he needs to save his life!”

“Please note the further down this page you go, the more shocking the pictures are, so viewer discretion is advised!”

The photos of Davi’s  the dogs wounds are shocking – horrifying in fact.

A trauma of some sort has left the emaciated hound with a gaping wound, so deep that bone is exposed. Without a doubt, the long untreated injury causes this dog incredible pain.

Davi was recently discovered in the woods outside of Rio de Janeiro in Brasil.

View slideshow: Davi    The severely wounded dog had been left for dead.

Without a doubt, had Davi not been discovered, infection would have invaded the massive wound and killed him. But a man named Wilson has taken it upon himself to help this abandoned, injured dog.

Though this sounds as if it may be a rescue story, it sadly, is not.

Wilson, though seemingly compassionate, has for reasons unknown, chosen not to take Davi to a veterinary surgeon. Instead, Davi is getting minimal care at Wilson’s home.

A veterinarian has seen him there, and has given him antibiotic pills, vitamins, as well as IV fluids right after Davi was rescued.

But, according to those trying to help Davi, that is all.

The obvious reason for not taking Davi to the specialist which is needed to close the massive wound and provide a much needed blood transfusion would seem to be that Wilson does not have the funds to provide the specialized care.

But that is not the case.

As word of Davi’s trauma spread, rescuers and dog lovers chipped in to raise funds so that Davi could receive the specialized care that he needs to recover.

In fact, though Wilson has been informed that a specialist is waiting to see Davi and that all of the veterinary expenses will be covered – the “rescuer,” for reasons unknown, has chosen to not take Davi to the veterinary hospital.

For six days, those who have raised funds have been pleading with this man to take the dog to a specialist. According to those who organized the fundraising, for six days, he has refused.

On Tuesday, the following was posted on the Facebook page created for this dog about the current situation:

We have come to a point, where there is no getting through to this Rescuer who has, “Davi”. His name is, “Wilson Martins Coutinho”. He needs to be Reported to an International Animal Welfare Organization. Could you please help me get the word out? We have everything booked for “Davi” to arrive at a Vet Hospital with a renound Doctor/ Surgeon. We even had the Surgeon contact, “Wilson” directly to bring “Davi” in.

All expenses would be paid for by SPonsors, and the Doctor’s there, Vet Staff, as well as “Wilson” is well aware of this. But “Wilson” still won’t take “Davi” there. Today is day 6 of pleading with him! Please! Can you help us?

International Animal Welfare Organizations:
Humane Society International
WSPA (World Society for the Protection of ANimals)
PETA

Right now, without proper care and treatment, Davi is suffering. His wound reveals exposed bone – the risk of deadly infection is high.

Davi needs specialized help, yet he is, for some reason, being denied.

Read more about Davi’s story at this link.

News Link:-http://www.examiner.com/article/dog-suffering-with-exposed-bone-brazil?CID=examiner_alerts_arti

“Below are statements taken from the rescue Face book page, (throughout the course of the evening) those trying to help Davi the dog.  But Wilson, who found the dog, will not give him up, even though he does not have to pay anything! It is important that you read the ‘About’ section of this link, it will help you understand what is going on..you need it, believe me! It also appears that friends of Wilson on his Face book page, have reportedly made rude remarks & comments…to the people offering help!. That’s just stupid & doesn’t help the dog in anyway at all…he is the reason were here for Gods sake, so stop ya bitching & just let the dog get treated, before it’s too late!!”

“Everything in Italics is from the rescue group” :-https://www.facebook.com/pages/Horribly-Disfigured-Dog-Davi-in-Need-of-Emergency-Treatment/565457590147188

Hi Everyone! This is Elaine Wiesner-Rohr.
 
As I mentioned earlier, the Rescuer of, “Davi” only speaks fluent Portuguese. For this reason, I have asked, “Thor Boxer” (Daniela) to translate my messages to him in Portuguese,  I only found out about him last night, and Thor Boxer & I started his Fan Page this today.
 
We have no idea how long the dog had been in this condition, before “Wilson” (Davi’s Rescuer) found him, and brought him home. I’m told that for the past couple of day’s, “Wilson” has been feeding “Davi” and putting Antibiotic Ointment on his wound site. I spoke to both, “Thor Boxer” (Daniela) & Myriam Corral today, who forwarded the message to have “Wilson” take this dog to the Vet Immediately.
 
Please know that “Wilson” is unemployed, and can only do so much for the Stray Animals. It was kind of him to take in this stray dog, when everyone else just continued to pass him by. “Davi” is very weak. And for that reason, the Vet decided to make a house call, and treat, “Davi” at Wilson’s House.
 
Davi’s wound site was Irrigated, and then an Anaesthetic Injection was given to Davi, in order to clean & stitch up some of this large wound
 
I have asked, “Thor Boxer” to contact Wilson again, to ask for the Vet’s Name, Address, and Contact Number. I asked her to tell him that we would handle everything with the Vet. I want to find out from her, where is the best Vet Hospital for “Davi” to go to in Rio de Janeiro (or surrounding area).
 
We would have to set up an Account for “Davi” at that Vet Hospital, and have Sponsors call in directly with a Donation, Donate via their Pay Pal Address (if they have one), or Donate via a CHIP IN LINK, which at this point I believe we should handle for the Rescuer. 
 
Again, we have not heard back from “Wilson” yet, regarding the Vet Info that I asked for above. For that reason, I can not post the Vet Info yet, nor a CHIP IN. We need more info from him, before we can move forward with this. Hopefully, we’ll have more Updates tomorrow. Again, he only speaks fluent Portugese……and so “Thor Boxer” (Daniela) is in contact with him, to help me Translate. Thank you.

Davi’s CHIP IN LINK (for Medical Care, Antibiotics, IV Fluids, and his Blood Transfusions):
http://princesanita.chipin.com/davi

Why do we have to keep repeating ourselves over & over again to the Brazilian Residents on “Wilson’s” Face book Friend List? What do you not UNDERSTAND?
 
“Davi” was found by Wilson as a Stray 8 days ago! The day after “Davi” was found, we offered our Assistance! We asked Wilson to take Davi to the Vet Immediately, as he was only putting antibiotic ointment on this Horrific Wound! Instead, he had a Vet visit Davi at home (because it was free of charge).
 
She stiched up Davi’s wound at home. If you look at the Pictures of Davi, you will notice that a piece of bone continues to be exposed, which puts him at Great Risk for a Bone Infection (Osteomyelitis)! He needs to be Hospitalized & evaluated by a Veterinary Surgeon to close up that horrific wound! It will not close up on it’s own! Davi needs to have a “Skin Graft” done, in order to close it! 
 
We begged Wilson for 5 day’s to find a Vet Hospital in his area to take Davi to, in order to be Hospitalized. On the 6th day, we finally contacted a Vet Hospital, spoke to the Doctor/ Surgeon who could take Davi.
 
They have seen his pics, and the Surgeon wants him to come in Immediately  We even had the Surgeon contact Wilson Directly. Did Wilson bother to even speak with the Surgeon? No! We even told Wilson that we would pay for Davi’s transport to get there Further more, all of Davi’s Medical Expenses, Medicines, and Surgery would be paid for by our Sponsors. So I ask you again, why can’t Davi be Hospitalized & be under the care of a Renound Veterinary Surgeon in Brazil??? If it’s being Completely paid for? It’s better to have Davi stay there in that home with a horrific open wound??
 
Elaine Wiesner-Rohr
 
 Emergency Message to Activists Around the World!
We have just been contacted by both Humane Society Intl & WSPA! They have looked at the Photographs I’ve sent them of “Davi”! They have said that aside from “Davi’s” Horrible Injuries, they believe he also has an Advanced case of Sticker Tumor (a Sexually Transmitted Disease) If this IS Sticker Tumor, it is HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS!
 
Any dog that comes in contact with “Davi” will ALSO get STICKER TUMOR! 
The only way to cure this is through “CHEMOTHERAPY” & strong Antibiotic Medications.
 
Aside from that, “Davi” also needs a Blood Transfusion! So I ask you again, if we will PAY EVERYTHING through our Sponsors (CHEMOTHERAPY INCLUDED) for “Davi” (if this is also STICKER TUMOR)…….WHY won’t Wilson allow Davi to be Hospitalized at a Vet Hospital, and get ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING HE NEEDS, inlcuding surgery & CHEMOTHERAPY if he needs it?????
 
And all the while, we’re still being Spit on, THREATENED, and HARRASSED by “Brazilian Resident’s” on Wilson’s Friend’s List????
You can contact Humane Society Intl & WSPA yourselves to confirm everything I’ve said!!!
Thank you
 
Posted Thursday
When Friday comes around, and Wilson still hasn’t Admitted “Davi” the Vet Hospital, we can no longer provide help. All of our Sponsors Donations will be Reimbursed (which was to be used towards all of Davi’s Medical Care, Medications, and Surgery). We have already tried our best (over a course of 8 day’s now), begging for Wilson to allow “Davi” to go to the Vet Hospital for Evaluation by a Veterinary Doctor/ Surgeon.
 
We can not continue to be spit on by all the Brazilian Residents Harrassing us, and threatening us on this page.
This was all about helping “Davi” from the very beginning. We were there when Wilson asked us to start the CHIP IN for “Davi” 8 day’s ago. We also were asked by the Doctor to buy all the Special Dog Food, Supplements, and Nutri Cal to help Davi get better. It costs $203 US Dollars, which we can also provide a receipt for. We refuse to no longer be spit on by so many Brazilian Residents. This is not about you or Wilson. It’s about saving the life of 1 dog, and doing the right thing for him.
I hope Wilson & the Brazilian Residents do the right thing for Davi.
 
Friday
We are Asking a Journalist or Editor out there, if you could Please start an International Petition now to help Davi? We want people to sign it from All over the World, so they know what is happening to this dog. We were told that Wilson had finally agreed to take Davi to the Vet, but the Vet Hospital still doesn’t have, “Davi”! Tomorrow will be Day 10! Please! It’s now time to start an International Petition to help Davi!!!!
 
Later on Friday
We are now Seeking the Help of Intl News Media, News Reporters, Journalists, Doctor’s, and Surgeon’s around the World! We are also seeking the help from Attorney’s (both American & Internationally) to look at “Davi’s” Story, and to Please help him! We are also asking the Help of Large Animal Welfare Organization’s (Humane Society Intl, WSPA, PETA, etc) to Please take a look at “Davi’s” Case & Intervene! 
 
Today is the last day of begging for “Wilson” to take Davi to be Admitted to a Vet Hospital & be seen by a Veterinary Surgeon.
He will die in this man’s hand’s. Davi has exposed bone, putting him at great risk for a Bone Infection (Osteomyelitis).
 
 Also, we’ve been told by inside sources, that “Davi” isn’t even having “Wet to Dry” Dressing Changes on that horrible wound site! Any person in the Medical Profession (Doctor’s, Vet’s, Surgeon’s, Registered Nurses, Vet Techn’s) around the World know to do this!
 
So we are now ASKING the ENTIRE World to Please EXPOSE what is happening to “Davi”. This needs International News Media Coverage! Please help Davi! Thank you!
 
 Friday Evening
Urgent News!!! The Lawyer for “Wilson” can no longer help. He has refused to talk to her! And a Dog Taxi was called, and he wouldn’t answer the phone either! At this point, there’s nothing more we can do for Davi. I’m so sorry.
 
 But what we will do is continue to contact Intl News Media, Journalists, and Large Animal Welfare Organizations to still try & Intervene.
 
I think at this point, “Davi” may have to be Physically Removed from “Wilson’s” Care. We are forwarding all pics, info, and Documented Emails from Wilson to them as well. Thank you.

” I posted a few pictures from Wilsons Face book page, but he has now removed them, had I known, I would have posted more, as they are proof of what has been said!! “

” Below is the Face Book Page of ‘ WilsonProtector’:- the man who rescued Davi the dog! I can’t think of how the dog was or became injured, unless he was caught in a trap or used for some other unspeakable disgusting reason!”
https://www.facebook.com/wilsonprotetor

“The following pictures are from Wilsons Face Book page with translations – I felt it important to add some pictures from Wilsons Face Book, proving that he does seem to be  asking for help!”

” The following written words IF NOT  in BLUE are the words of Wilsons (translated)”

THIS IS THE PICTURE THAT CRITTER MAN IS CAPABLE OF DOING

“Who made that shelter for Davi the dog? Was it the person who caused the injury or another person, just trying to help Davi, by providing shelter & food!”

BUT GIVES TO SEE THAT THIS into your gums SUPER WHITE HE IS WITH ANEMIA AND PROBABLY THE TICK DISEASE

“The dog has purple spray (a topical anti-bacterial spray that I use on horses) on the wound, when was that put on? perhaps when the wound was much smaller? perhaps done by the person who caused the wound? or the person who made the shelter for Davi??”

AS ALWAYS SAY DOING MY PART TO U.S., BUT JUST CAN NOT GET TO THE END TE NEED VCS

DUE TO THEIR APPEARANCE IA NOT THINK THERE LAST 2 DAYS

“So he clearly states on the above picture that he doesn’t think the dog will last more than 2 days! Surely if he thought that, he would be grateful of any free help?”

THIS IS THE PICTURE OF neglect the date is still 20/09/12

PERSONAL HELP ME PLEASE

 I just read from the rescue group Face book page, that it was in fact Wilson that asked them for help…but now for some strange reason, he is refusing any help at all. He say’s in the above picture ‘Person help me please’ well he has been offered help but will not take it…he can’t treat that wound with antibacterial cream alone, the dog needs to see a team of specialist vets. I am amazed Davi hasn’t already died from infection! Surely he can see there is nothing he can do, nor the local vet to help Davi…he rescued him to be saved to live…not die, so each passing hour, any infection in Davi’s injury will get worse…the longer it’s the left, the more chance he has of dying…why can’t Wilson see that…Something strange is going on here, why would he ask for help, only to refuse it. Is he trying to be some sort of healer who thinks he can save Davi’s life, alone?!!

HE is caring and calms

“HELLO AND STAFF AS SAID BEFORE SOMEONE LOOKING doubted AI The VETE SHE SAID THAT would SEE OUR THANKS DOCTOR DAVID ISABELA”

SHE SAID THAT WHEN SEEN SUCH BEAUTIFUL EYES IN PHOTOS IS LOVE A FIRST SIGHT RS RS

NOT JUST BE JUST HAVE TO HAVE VETE LOVE IN HEART AND THAT OUR FRIEND HAS A LOT

ANAESTHESIA FOR  GETTING TREATMENT OR HEALING DO WITHOUT PAIN

” Above are words taken from some pictures, translated, of course, from Wilsons Face book page. The next set of pictures clearly show the vet at the house, (which doesn’t look like the sort of place an open wound should be in contact with, it looks very dirty) cleaning & stitching as much of the wound as is possible, hard when the skin is missing!”

SHE ALWAYS TAKING CARE IN OUR DAVID

ALSO WANT TO THANK HER ASSISTANT FABIANA FOR HELP WITH THIS ANGEL

TRYING TO REDUCE OUR FRIEND FERIEMENTO

“came the exams davi and the news is not good he’ll have to make a transfusion “(I’m presuming this is about the blood work results, dam, I wish I had copied those pictures…it seems so odd that Wilson has taken down all his pictures, of which there over a hundred)”

DAVID KING RECEIVED TODAY OUR DISTINGUISHED GUEST RS RS THANKS FOR HELPING FEED SPECIAL MEDICATION AND DAVID PRO FEED MY CLASS.

ANOTHER VISIT TO OUR KING DAVID MY FRIEND CAME FROM AFAR, THANK YOU FOR HELPING THINGS OUR BAZAAR ANIMAL PRO

STAFF PHOTO SORRY BUT I took the REQUESTS FOR YOUR VETE

HOW CAN SEE THE VCS ITEMS ARE STILL IN PLACE (Now the 25th Sept)

“The following pictures show the dog Davi with Wilson, at what looks like a veterinary clinic!  However, I understand the rescue groups need for urgency by saying Davi needs more help, than is available at the local vets…he does!  Davi needs specialist care & specialist surgeons, who can make skin grafts to cover the exposed area of bone etc…all of which have been offered to Wilson, free of charge, yet he still has refused. I am confused with it all, which is why I am showing both sides of the argument. It is the dog that is of paramount importance here…does it really matter who treats the dog, as long as he survives? 

AS A DOCTOR MAKES DRESSING VALERIO I CARRY A CHAT WITH OUR DAVID TOLD HIM THAT NO IA DOER AND I WAS THERE

VALERIO DOCTOR SAID THAT WILL TAKE A TEPO PRA heal BUT IF I CONTINUE DOING WHAT THE DOCTOR Izabela Berbert Fecher indicated WILL GIVE ALL RIGHT

VALERIO GOOD DOCTOR SAID THAT ANY PROCEDURE THAT OUR FRIEND AND DOCTOR Izabela Berbert Fecher SENT TO CORRECT THIS COMPLETELY

THANKS …………………. SEND FOR SPECIAL FOOD AND MEDICATIONS TO OUR DAVID THAT IMPROVES EVERY DAY, WAY THIS WILL BE OUR ONLY WANTING TO DAVID FILET MIGNON RS RS (Dog food etc. obviously donated) (Were these supplies donated from the rescue Face book group?)”

“The following was posted 13 hours ago (around midnight UK time) on Wilsons face book page ,https://www.facebook.com/wilsonprotetor again translated; It is very hard to understand… but in his latest post, he seems a little pissed off about the rescue Face book page. Perhaps Wilson is under the illusion that his local vet can treat Davi, I don’t know…it’s all very confusing. But more importantly, I have noticed the pictures of Davi, the vet bills & blood work, which were on his face book page after midnight last night… have now gone!”

GOOD I WILL ANOTHER outburst TODAY IN PART OF THE MORNING I RECEIVED A CALL FROM A TAXI DOG THAT WAS THE WAY TO MY HOUSE TO BRING TO THE DAVID PETROPOLIS. THERE IS A QUESTION, WHAT IN MY PLACE would VCS. FIRST AND SECOND RELEASE WAS NOT surrender VCS VCS OF AN ANGEL TO A TAXI DOG IN YOUR DOOR? MY GOD SO MUCH INTEREST IN DAVID PQ. PQ ALSO LIKE TO KNOW NOT IN A CLINICAL CENTER OF

RJ. PQ AWAY FROM ME? THAT INTEREST IS THAT? WILL THE VETERINARY HERE are incompetent?TOMORROW I WILL TAKE THE DAVID ONCE AGAIN IN A SUPER CLINIC. I WILL BRING AN award and WILL POST HERE. NEVER refused HELP JUST WEIRD I THINK WILL TAKE YOU AWAY FROM ME PRA.
The THORBOXER ÍA SAID ASK BACK THROUGH AN INBOX MESSAGE TO A FRIEND TO FEED AND SHE SENT BY DRUGS WHICH WAS RECEIVED AT YOUR DONATIONS PAGE AMERICAN. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF SOMEONE ASK PLEASE SEND THE NUMBER OF YOUR ACCOUNT. PQ THANKS TO OUR BAZAAR ANIMAL AND MY TRUE FRIENDS FACEBOOK WE RETURN THE REAL VALUE OF 370.
 HOPE THIS SITUATION TO ARRIVE END. KNOW WHAT IS WITH ME bombarding calumnies and accusations INCLUDING WITH INDIRECT POSTS WITH ME AND MY FRIENDS FACEBOOK.
WANT TO LEAVE WELL CLEAR THAT DAVID WILL NOT BE MY GUARD. NOR DO THEY ME MONEY SO offer.FUNNY IS PLAYED MANY ANIMALS ANIMALS IN THE STREET WITH AI, PQ INSTEAD OF NUKE OR CRITICIZE ME NOT GO LOOK FOR THEM.
WANT TO KNOW THAT SO VCS BANKS leave STRIKE OUR SITE WILL BE BOUGHT. I WILL POST TO ALL THE DOCUMENTS VEREM. WHAT OUR DREAM IS REALITY. HERE LET MY GOOD TIGHT HUG TO ALL MY TRUE FRIENDS.
 
PLEASE LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

The Face book page below, is from those wanting to help, the ones who Wilson apparently asked for help:– https://www.facebook.com/pages/Horribly-Disfigured-Dog-Davi-in-Need-of-Emergency-Treatment/565457590147188  Alas, Wilson has still refused their help for free treatment for the dog, the following was posted around 3p.m UK time. It all seems very strange to me, asking for help, then refusing it. This is no time to be playing bloody games, just get the dam dog to a specialist vet who can save his life…no one else can!!”

We have come to the Conclusion that “Wilson” is using “Davi” for some kind of Benefit. We can not State it Publicly, so you will have to Judge for Yourselves.
 
This man, “Wilson” continues to beg for Money Everyday on his FB Page. If this is what he’s doing, WHY won’t he let “Davi” just go to the Vet Hospital to be Admitted. We have stated over & over again for 12 Day’s now that WE WILL PAY ALL OF “DAVI’S” MEDICAL EXPENSES, HOSPITALIZATION, MEDICATIONS, SURGERY, AND CHEMOTHERAPY (if he needs it). 
 
This will be done through Davi’s CHIP IN, where people all over the World can Donate to help him. So why does Wilson continue to beg for Money everyday? Unless…..is “Davi” being used as a tool to Collect More Money?
 
We don’t know exactly……but if we have said for 12 day’s now, that all of Davi’s Medical Expenses will be paid for by Sponsor’s……why not Hospitalize Davi & allow him to be seen by a Top Veterinary Surgeon in Brazil?
 
Why does he make Davi Suffer Day after Day.…..and no one does a thing to remove “Davi” from that Home?
I don’t understand. Why??????I also saw a posting by someone on “Wilson’s” page yesterday, that “Davi’s” appetite is declining. He’s not eating well, nor drinking well now. It was someone who also posted Davi’s new lab results. But it has also been erased from “Wilson’s” Page now. I will take a Lie Detector to that, as I saw it with my own eyes. There was also something about a $915 bill, and only $500 had been paid on it. I can’t seem to find it now. Thank you.
 
Yesterday
Proof that “Wilson” has been and Administrator on, “Davi’s” Page from Day 1! We also have Documented ALL Email Conversation’s with him, asking us to start the CHIP IN for Davi! Also, WE are the ones who purchased all of “Davi’s” Supplement’s, Nutrical, and Special Dog Food! It cost us $203 US Dollars, and we can provide a Receipt for it! I ask you AGAIN…..if Our Sponsor’s will pay ALL of “Davi’s ” Medical Care, Med’s, and Surgery……why can’t Davi be Hospitalized & seen by a Renound Veterinary Surgeon??????
 
“Wilson” has been an Administrator on this page for 10 day’s now! I have taken a snapshot photo on my Computer Screen proving this! Why is he telling all of the “Brazilian Resident’s” (on his page), that our page is a Fake, when he is an Administrator on it?
And has been for 10 day’s now? He knew of this page, and was asked to be an Administrator of it from the very beginning! 
 
We have Documented proof of Everything! I have already forwarded these pics to a Journalist, including ALL EMAIL Conversations with “Wilson” from the very beginning!
He is the one who ASKED us to start a CHIP IN LINK to raise money for “Davi’s” Medical Care. Also, WE were the ones who bought all those supplements, Nutri Cal, and Special Dog food! It cost us $203 US Dollars, and we have a Receipt for it! WE have been Honest from the very beginning! 
 
To the Brazilian Resident’s on Wilson’s Friend’s List, “Why does your “Wilson” say all these things to you, when we have Documented Proof of everything he’s said to us……including pics of him being an Administrator on this page from Day 1?
 
“I can testify that I too saw pictures of receipts & what looked like blood work. Had I known he was going to delete all the pictures of Davi, I would have copied more pictures, from Wilsons Face book page.”
 
“I have tried to show a snippet of both sides, using the pictures from Wilsons face book, the man who has Davi, the Dog, in Rio de Janeiro  (as proof of what he has said or done) obviously translated, albeit badly…you can get an idea of what’s been happening.I would suggest you try & read both sides of the argument…on both Face book pages!”
 
“This man can not treat this dog alone, that is clear, I don’t believe a small vet practice can either. I totally understand that Wilson found the dog & wants to bring him back to health himself, but it is impossible…he needs help, that will not be available from a local vet! So why doesn’t Wilson let the dog be treated…something isn’t quite right here!!”
 
“This dog has no skin around the injury to stitch up, therefore infection will be the killer!  If that dog has any chance at life, he needs special surgeons, NOW, which is what the other face book page is offering, free of charge, yet it seems Wilson will not accept, for reasons unknown to us all!!.”
 
“I would have thought it obvious to anyone, who see’s that dogs wound, that the dog needs more than Wilson or the local vets can provide…he must get help ASAP either from the group offering it on Face book or from other source…if he does not, that dog will probably die.” 
 

Wilsons Face Book:-https://www.facebook.com/wilsonprotetor

Face book group offering help:-https://www.facebook.com/pages/Horribly-Disfigured-Dog-Davi-in-Need-of-Emergency-Treatment/565457590147188

Corning Woman Stabs Pit Bull To Death

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UPDATE:
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM-18) – A Corning woman was arraigned Thursday after police say she killed a pit bull she and her husband owned.

Corning police say Gaylynn Taylor, 32 of Steuben Street in the City of Corning slit her dog‘s throat and repeatedly stabbed it to death. She then dumped the dog at a house in Painted Post. They say she had been arguing with her husband.

“Apparently she was always accusing him of leaving the dog with her for her to take care of. He had left for the evening after they had this dispute and her way to get back at him was to destroy the dog,” said Lieutenant Jeffrey Heverly of the Corning Police.

According to court documents, police say Taylor confessed at the scene, saying: “You wanna know the truth? I slit that dog’s throat and stabbed it…I don’t know how many times!”

The Corning Police Department arrested Taylor for aggravated cruelty to animals. She was released and is scheduled back in city court on October 23rd. Taylor did not answer when a reporter knocked on her door.

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CORNING, N.Y. (WETM-TV)A Corning woman is facing charges after gruesomely killing an adult pit bull she owned.

Corning Police say 32 year old Gaylynn Taylor of Steuben Street in the City of Corning cut her dogs’ throat and repeatedly stabbed the pit bull to death.

Police say the killing came as a result of a heated domestic dispute.

They say the dog was then transported to a residence in Painted Post for disposal.

The Corning Police Department arrested Taylor for aggravated cruelty to animals.

She was arraigned in City of Corning Court and released.

Taylor is scheduled to re-appear in city court on October 23rd.

Video & News Link:http://www.wetmtv.com/news/local/story/Corning-Woman-Stabs-Pit-Bull-To-Death/UxxrhYDpw0-0qNNjqKEDQw.cspx

 

 

Tough penalties pledge on animal cruelty

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Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill has pledged her support for the full use of tougher penalties for animal welfare abuses.

Highlighting the introduction of stiffer pledges under the Welfare of Animals Act 2011, the Sinn Féin Minister said she was “totally committed to protecting and safeguarding animal welfare.”

Anyone found guilty of such offences now faces two years in prison and/or an unlimited fine. The court can also disqualify any person convicted of an animal welfare offence from keeping an animal.

In the past, those convicted faced 3 months’ imprisonment and/or a £5,000 fine. The Minister’s statement came as a result of a debate at Stormont on Monday which was attended by the owners of a pet dog put to sleep following an act of cruelty that stunned the public. Cody the collie was covered in flammable liquid and set on fire close to her family home in Maghaberry, Co Antrim last month.

Despite efforts to try and save her – Cody lost her fight for life. She was put down because the burns to her skin were too severe. Minister O’Neill said: “I believe that the new tough penalties introduced by the 2011 Act will be a strong deterrent to thugs who would carry out such barbaric welfare abuses as the recent Cody case.

“I support the full use of the extended sentences available for serious animal welfare offences to include longer periods of imprisonment to ensure that perpetrators receive a punishment that fits the crime. “I intend to meet the Minister of Justice to ensure that the Courts are encouraged to make full use of the range of penalties available for animal welfare offences and in horrific cases like the Cody case to apply the maximum penalties possible.”

The shocking episode of cruelty has resulted in fresh calls for tougher sentences. The DUP want greater prison sentences made available to the judiciary. Paul Givan MLA, Chair of the Justice Committee, told UTV: “If somebody can attack a defenceless animal like this then we have a concern – what could they do to a human being?”

Ms O’Neill highlighted a recent successful prosecution under the 2011 act. “I am pleased to note that in one of the first cases the PSNI has recently secured a successful prosecution at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court where a defendant was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to a dog under the 2011 Act. The defendant was fined £250 and prohibited from keeping animals for five years.” The minister concluded: “The public should be in no doubt that causing unnecessary suffering, including deliberate acts of cruelty to domestic pets, will not be tolerated and that the perpetrators will be punished.”

Animal welfare charity, the USPCA, has welcomed the Stormont debate. David Wilson, of the charity, said: “It’s 30 years of Cinderella for animal welfare legislation. 2011 saw the new Animal welfare act. 2012 has saw full implementation. We welcome any moves to increase penalties.” Cody’s case is not isolated. A litter of kittens was saved from a group of boys in Londonderry earlier this month, who were trying to set the animals on fire. It is believed some of the children involved in the incident were as young as nine years old.

Mr Wilson says an increase in penalties in itself is not the answer – but increased enforcement is also needed. “By increasing penalties [it] doesn’t actually improve the situation unless we have adequate and proper enforcement.” He said the USPCA attended a meeting recently with their counterparts in Europe and the Commission where the issue of enforcement is being pressed “That would be our message – better enforcement.”stiffer

Video & News Link:-http://www.u.tv/News/Tough-penalties-pledge-on-animal-cruelty/a59d32a9-5891-4de5-8294-b3cb741e2560

CT Scan – Helped Save Life Of Rhino After Poachers

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“Just found this video & wanted to add it as part of the previous one!  Wildlife veterinary expert, Doctor William Fowlds, from the Kariega Game Reserve contacted Witmer Lab at Ohio University, for help in treating Themba & Thindi. They were able to do a CT of a rhino head, which gave Dr Fowlds the knowledge & understanding of the complex underlying bone, nasal tissue & nerves which he needed to treat the rhino. Unfortunately Themba passed away from a leg injury related to the night of the poaching in March. But with the knowledge from the CT scan, Dr Fowlds managed to save the life of Thindi who continues to thrive in the expert care of the team at Kariega Game Reserve.” 

 

Published on 31 May 2012 by 

South Africa is home to more than 80 percent of Africa’s remaining rhinoceroses, most of which live in national parks and reserves.

But even in these protected areas, hundreds of rhinos are killed each year by poachers responding to a skyrocketing demand for rhino horn, which is used in Asian traditional medicine.

Often, poachers sever the horns while the animals are still alive. Poachers attacked three rhinos at the Kariega Game Reserve in March 2012. One rhino died of his injuries shortly after.

The two surviving rhinos suffered serious damage to their sinus cavities where the horns were removed. A veterinarian working with the reserve contacted WitmerLab at Ohio University, where researchers use high-tech imaging and digital modeling to study the morphology of vertebrate heads.

The researchers scanned a 120-kilogram white rhino head from their storage facility and used the images to create a detailed model of the nasal passages of an adult white rhino, which helped the reserve treat the severely injured animals.

This latest Bio Bulletin from the American Museum of Natural History‘s Science Bulletins program is on display in the Hall of Biodiversity until July 6, 2012. 

Science Bulletins is a production of the National Center for Science Literacy, Education, and Technology (NCSLET), part of the Department of Education at the American Museum of Natural History. Find out more about Science Bulletins at http://www.amnh.org/sciencebulletins/.

Related Links

WitmerLab at Ohio University
http://www.facebook.com/witmerlab
http://www.youtube.com/witmerlab
http://www.ohio.edu/witmerlab

Kariega Game Reserve: Save the Rhino
http://www.kariega.co.za/about-us/save-the-rhino

South Africa National Parks: Statistics for Poaching
http://www.sanparks.org/about/news/default.php?id=1829

OU professor, students answer call for help from South Africa
http://www.athensohiotoday.com/news/article_b4bac9f6-6fb9-11e1-9543-0019bb296…

IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesCeratotherium simum
http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/4185/0

World Wildlife Foundation: African Rhino Poaching Crisis
http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/endangered_species/rhinoceros/african_rhinos/…

Related:-https://preciousjules1985.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/a-tribute-to-dr-fowlds-and-themba/

Related:-https://preciousjules1985.wordpress.com/2012/09/16/a-tribute-to-dr-fowlds-all-who-try-to-save-the-rhino-from-the-poaching-butchers/

Related:-https://preciousjules1985.wordpress.com/2012/09/16/rhino-killed-by-poachers-in-kaziranga/

Anatomical impact of horn poaching in rhinos based on CT scanning

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“With the recent tragic deaths of 4 more Rhino being killed, (literally for the same thing our finger nails grow of,)  this video shows just how much the rhino suffer at poachers hands. One might think taking off the horn with an electric saw or similar would not have much effect on the rhino, if done properly & professionally by vets, it doesn’t…but when done by ugly poachers who don’t care about the rhino after they have their treasure etc. it has a huge impact of their survival rate.

Remember Themba & Thandi, (links below) the 2 rhino found wandering around with their horns hacked off. Sadly Themba (HOPE) suffered a leg injury on the night he was poached and as a result of infection passed away on the morning of the 26 of March 2012 . six months after their brutal attack, Thandi continues to show incredible fighting strength and miraculous recovery, she was one of a very few, lucky ones.”

Published on 20 Sep 2012 by 

http://bit.ly/V47Kxy. This video presents an animation that seeks to replicate the anatomical impact of rhino-horn poaching, drawing on experience with the rhinos that were poached at the Kariega Game Reserve.

Rhinos are being injured and killed at an alarming rate to satisfy the illegal trade in rhino horn. This video is intended to draw attention to new, freely-available anatomical resources that can help in the treatment and care of rhinoceroses, as well as in the education of the public.

WitmerLab at Ohio University partnered with O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, OH, to generate the most complete CT scan dataset ever collected for an adult rhinoceros head (http://on.fb.me/H4kTks).

We scanned the head completely from front to back with slices only 300 microns (= 0.3 mm = 0.0118 inches) thick. The subject was Kehtla, a male white rhinoceros well known to generations of Phoenix, AZ, residents. In 1963, he was brought as a two-year-old from Natal, South Africa, to the Phoenix Zoo.

He passed away from cancer in 2003 at the age of 42. At that time, his head was air-freighted to WitmerLab for anatomical study. We removed the horns for a study published in 2006 (http://bit.ly/bnlspj) on how rhino horns grow and attach to the skull.

To generate this movie, four different CT scan datasets were assembled by Ryan Ridgely using Avizo (http://on.fb.me/GZMmoi).

The full CT dataset is available from WitmerLab, as are high resolution slice movies comparable to this movie. For news from WitmerLab, visit http://www.ohio.edu/witmerlab or our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/witmerlab).

If you want to help the rhinos, go here:http://www.kariega.co.za/about-us/help-save-our-rhino-project.

Related:-https://preciousjules1985.wordpress.com/2012/09/16/a-tribute-to-dr-fowlds-all-who-try-to-save-the-rhino-from-the-poaching-butchers/

Related:-https://preciousjules1985.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/a-tribute-to-dr-fowlds-and-themba/

Related:-https://preciousjules1985.wordpress.com/2012/09/16/rhino-killed-by-poachers-in-kaziranga/

Poachers kill four rhinos in G’town reserve

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FOUR rhinos were found lying side by side  in the veld near Grahamstown yesterday  with their horns cut off. 

KILLING FIELDS: Police investigators conduct tests on the four rhinos that were found in the veld with their horns cut off near Grahamstown yesterday Picture: DAVID MACGREGOR

An early morning drive at Lalibela Game Reserve turned to a horror show for a group  of tourists and their guide when they came  across three rhinos lying dead and a fourth  “kicking and frothing from the nasal cavity” as it clung to life – a mere 500m from the  busy N2.

There was initial suspicion that a nearby  watering hole may have been poisoned,  however later yesterday it was confirmed  the animals had in fact been darted.

A team of at least 20 police, Green Scorpions and conservationists yesterday took  blood from the dead rhino and water samples from eight nearby dams on the 7500  hectare reserve to determine if the watering  holes had been poisoned, which could have  posed a risk to the other Big Five game on  the property.

Devastated Lalibela head ranger Kelly  Pote said the way the rhinos were found lying side by side in the bush was very  strange.

Pote described a heart-wrenching phone  call to majority shareholder Rick van Zyl  and Eastern Cape Nature Conservation to  get consent to put the suffering eight-year- old female out of her misery. “It was very  upsetting for the whole team of rangers.”

Although 388 rhinos have been poached in  South Africa this year the Eastern Cape has  up until now got off relatively lightly – with only three other rhinos poached in one  incident at nearby Kariega Game Reserve  several months ago.

The latest incident brings the number of  rhino poached in the Eastern Cape this year to seven – with just one rhino, Thandi,  surviving the ordeal.

Lalibela marketing manager Susan Pattison-Wait said poachers braved lions and other wild animals to get to the rhino.

Reserve shareholder Vernon Wait said  the lure of money had led to sophisticated  poaching syndicates taking amazing risks to get their hands on rhino horns, which sold  for huge prices on the black market in the  Far East. He said senior provincial police  had vowed to allocate massive resources  and staff to try and solve the case.

Sunshine Coast rhino campaigner Jo Wilmot, who raised thousands of rands at World Rhino Day over the weekend to fight poaching, said she was shocked when she  heard the news.

The poachers are believed to have accessed the property from the nearby N2  during the night and speculation is they used sophisticated night vision equipment to prevent detection as they worked under  the cloak of darkness. —  david@livewire.co.za

News Link:http://www.dispatch.co.za/poachers-kill-four-rhinos-in-gtown-reserve/

From Kariega Game Reserve Face Book

During the course of the day, the professionals who conducted the investigation managed to piece together what occurred at Lalibela Game Reserve last night.

Poachers entered Lalibela, probably in the early hours of the morning, and darted and tranquilized the 4 rhino. The rhino grouped together in a typically protective formation and collapsed under the effects of the tranquilizer.

Most likely, whilst still alive, they were all de-horned by the poachers using saws. 3 of the 4 rhinos were dead when they were discovered at 08:30 this morning. The 4th, a pregnant cow, was still alive but barely so.

We communicated this to the Dept. of Environmental Affairs and were given the go-ahead to euthanize the cow. Our head ranger, Kelly Pote, was given the unpleasant task of putting the cow out of her painful misery. The loss of these 4 rhinos is a devastating blow for rhino conservation.

Those are the facts but they do not, in any way, express the absolute sense of loss, devastation and outrage felt by the staff at Lalibela, by our past guests, by our friends and colleagues in the conservation industry, and by the public at large.

We are so grateful for the deluge of messages of support received during the day from all over the world. We are mindful that the loss of 4 of our rhino today constitutes only 1% of the total number of rhino poached in South Africa this year.

As custodians of these creatures, we appeal to you to tell whoever you can about the plight of the rhino and to do whatever you can to stop the carnage.

We apologise if this photograph offends you – but this is the reality of what occured.

 

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