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Man hospitalized after trying to save family Rottweiler from house fire

2011-12-03T23:03:00.000-05:00

Whitehall, PA - Last night, Peter DiStefano ran into his burning home in an attempt to save his dog, a 90 pound Rottweiler named Diamond.

When firefighters arrived, they discovered DiStefano on his front porch - his arms splayed out beside the body of Diamond.

DiStefano, who was not breathing when first responders arrived, was taken to an area hospital where he remains in critical condition.

The dog he valiantly tried to save did not survive.

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Paralysed Rottweiler learns to walk again after swimming lessons

2011-10-21T17:36:00.001-04:00

A paralysed rottweiler has made an amazing recovery – thanks to swimming lessons.

Bear, a six-year-old Rottweiler, was left unable to walk after falling down the stairs last November.

Owner Katherine Lanson, 49, was warned his injuries were so severe he might have to be put to sleep. But Katherine, from Chorlton, refused to give up and another vet diagnosed compression of the spinal cord.

She discovered hydrotherapy could help and took Bear for weekly swimming sessions at hydrotherapy pool for dogs at boarding kennels Mypetstop in Denton.

Now, almost a year on, he is able to walk again.

Full Article Here - menmedia.co.uk October 21, 2011

Pet Serial Killer Could Target Humans Next, Texas Police Fear

2011-10-15T23:49:00.001-04:00

The victim count is at three for an unknown killer in Texas who has been targeting pets belonging to a Houston family. The three slayings, a Collie, a Rottweiler and a Horse, unfolded over the past week and a half in separate incidents -- and as the killings escalate, police worry the perpetrator may target humans next.

Full Article - October 15, 2011

Female Rottweiler found dead in kitchen after tortured to death

2011-09-30T09:59:00.002-04:00

A police officer has told a court of the revolting smell in a house where he found a dead dog in a pool of blood on the kitchen counter and feces were strewn over the floor of the home and the Rottweiler was lying on the bench under some clothing.

Dusko Culibrk, 26, is accused of torturing the dog to death in May last year and abusing two other dogs who were found at the home he shared with his parents.

The dog's muzzle was bleeding and had scars and ligature marks as though it had been tied shut.

Culibrk was arrested several hours later and the animals were removed by rangers.

The man's parents maintained they were the dogs' owners and had repeatedly approached the RSPCA to reclaim the two living dogs.

It was noted the sister had called triple-0 and said her brother killed the dog.

But Culibrk told the court his sister had been overseas and could not have made the call.

The case continues today.

Complete article here. September 27, 2011

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/dead-dog-found-in-kitchen-court-told/2304813.aspx

New Jersey Man indicted in Killing of Police Dog

2011-06-22T07:42:00.003-04:00

New Jersey - A Camden County grand jury returned an indictment against the Skyler Robinson, 21, of Washington Township, accused of hurling Shultz ( a 3 1/2-year-old German shepherd) ", a police dog onto a highway last year after allegedly robbing a Chinese takeout shop and then killing the dog during the subsequent police chase.

In May the state Legislature passed "Schultz's Law," which increased the punishment for killing a police dog to a mandatory five-year prison sentence without chance of parole, up from a three-to-five-year term.

Evan Scotese, 20, of Washington Township, also was indicted.

The eight-count indictment against the two men includes three counts of robbery and single counts of conspiracy and aggravated assault - one of the cooks was punched during the robbery.

Robinson also faces counts of killing a law enforcement animal and resisting arrest.

Full Article - philly.com Posted on Wed, Jun. 22, 2011

PA - Puppy lemon law may get new teeth - April 14, 2011

2011-04-15T11:39:00.004-04:00

Puppy lemon law may get new teeth. The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee voted to send a bill (SB27) strengthening the state's 14-year-old puppy lemon law to the Senate floor. The bill, which failed to get a vote last session, comes in response to ongoing complaints about consumers buying sick dogs from breeders and pet stores. Sen. Stewart Greenleaf’s bill would strengthen the law in a number of ways in order to better help consumers recover losses from a seller of a sick dog.

The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee voted to send a bill (SB27) strengthening the state's 14-year-old puppy lemon law to the Senate floor. The bill, which failed to get a vote last session, comes in response to ongoing complaints about consumers buying sick dogs from breeders and pet stores. Sen. Stewart Greenleaf’s bill would strengthen the law in a number of ways in order to better help consumers recover losses from a seller of a sick dog.

Here's what it does: Extends a consumer’s right to seek reimbursement under the Puppy Lemon Law for incurable as well as curable illnesses. Medical conditions such as hip dysplasia would now be covered.

Extend from 30 to 90 days the time period in which a congenital condition may be certified by a vet in order to recover any losses from a seller. Also, the time period for a veterinarian to certify an illness is extended from 10 to 14 days.

The definition of “unfit for purchase” currently means any disease, deformity, injury, physical condition, illness or any defect which is congenital or hereditary and which “severely affects” the health of the animal. The bill replaces “severely affects” with “a significant adverse effect on” the health of the animal. Greenleaf (R., Montgomery) says by ensuring the health of dogs that are sold in Pennsylvania the bill will help crack down on puppy mills.

Source: Philly Dawg April 14, 2011

American Veterinary Medical Association Launches MyVeterinarian.com, an Online Search Tool for Pet Owners

2011-04-14T01:40:00.000-04:00

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pet owners searching for a veterinarian need look no further than the American Veterinary Medical Association's MyVeterinarian.com.

Only a mouse click away, MyVeterinarian.com provides pet owners with detailed information about veterinary practices from around the country. Whether they're welcoming a new pet to the home, are moving into a new home themselves or are looking for a veterinarian while out of town, pet owners can rely on MyVeterinarian.com 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

"What makes MyVeterinarian.com superior to other online veterinary search tools is the amount of information we provide about each practice on our site," said Dr. Larry Kornegay, AVMA president and a companion-animal practitioner from Houston, Texas. "There aren't any other sites that give you as much information in one place."

Visitors to MyVeterinarian.com simply type in a zip code if they're looking for a veterinarian in a geographic area. The list that's provided contains everything a pet owner needs to know: The clinic's name, address, phone number and business hours; the medical services provided; the species of animals served; and the names of the veterinarians on staff. Practices can also list their website address, and a map is available to show the clinic's location.

Pet owners can also search the site for specific health and pet-care related topics, such as what clinics might offer dermatologic or behavior services, for example, or where boarding and training is available. A link on the site to the AVMA's Animal Health page provides access to valuable information related to general pet care, emergency and first aid resources, and many other pet-related topics. Access to all of the information on MyVeterinarian.com is free.

"Thousands of practices are listed on MyVeterinarian.com, and we're adding more every day," Dr. Kornegay said. "Pet owners who visit our site can be assured that they are getting information from a trusted source that represents more than 81,500 veterinarians across the country."

The AVMA, founded in 1863, is one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in the world. More than 81,500 member veterinarians worldwide are engaged in a wide variety of professional activities. The AVMA is celebrating Vet2011, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the first veterinary school in Lyon, France.

SOURCE American Veterinary Medical Association

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March 13, 2011 - Two 6-year-old, purebred Rottweilers, are seeking home. Great with Kids, Dogs & Cats

2011-03-14T23:07:00.002-04:00

Over at the Southampton Animal Shelter, Donald Bambrick, animal shelter supervisor says Jada and Trinity, both 6-year-old, purebred Rottweilers, are seeking homes.

Bambrick, said the dogs were given to the shelter after spending six years with their family.

"Both are housetrained, walk nicely on leash, and are very social with people, dogs, and cats," Bambrick said. "Not only are they devoted to each other, but they will also be two of the most devoted family dogs you will ever meet."

If Jada and Trinity are not the type of pet you are looking for, there are plenty of other animals that need love and care.

All animals are licensed, up to date on their vaccinations, micro-chipped and have been spayed or neutered, according to Bambrick.

Adoption fees range from between $40 and $60 for a cat and $60 and $125 for a dog.

To adopt Jada and Trinity or any of the other animals available for adoption, call the shelter at 631-728-7387 or visit 102 Old Riverhead Rd in Hampton Bays.

Full Article Here - March 13, 2011

FDA Advises Veterinarians of Recent Recall of Human Drug, Phenobarbitol Drug is Prescribed for Animals Extralabel

2011-03-11T21:46:00.000-05:00

March 10, 2011

The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has become aware of a human drug recall for Phenobarbital tablets. Phenobarbital is prescribed by veterinarians as an extralabel use for treating seizures in animals.

On February 5, 2011, Qualitest Pharmaceuticals voluntarily recalled several lots of Phenobarbital 32.4 mg and Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets 10 mg/500 mg due to a label mix-up between the two drug products. Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets were incorrectly labeled as Phenobarbital tablets 32.4 mg. As a result of this mix-up, pets may unintentionally be given Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen tablets instead of the intended drug, Phenobarbital.

CVM has recently received 3 serious adverse event reports involving dogs treated with Phenobarbital tablets manufactured by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals. One report cited two of the three affected lot numbers for the recalled product. The remaining two reports did not provide the lot numbers.

Issued by: FDA, Center for Veterinary Medicine

2 Rottweilers dragged to deaths by unaware driver

2011-01-24T22:47:00.000-05:00

Both Rottweilers died after they were temporarily secured to the back of a vehicle which was then driven away by the owner unaware that they were there.

The Rottweilers were seen being trailed behind a silver 4x4 vehicle.

It is believed they had been tied to the vehicle by the owner's wife.

One dog was found dead in the road and the other had to be destroyed due to its injuries.

It is believed that the couple will not face any criminal charges over the deaths

Full Article can be read here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-12229064

Rottweiler wakes up after being put......

2010-10-15T10:47:00.002-04:00

Daily Mail - Oct 13, 2010
By Daily Mail Reporter Putting down a much-loved pet is every family's nightmare, just ask Matt Olivarez.

He said a tearful goodbye to his 10-year-old Rottweiler Mia and watched the vet inject her twice with a lethal cocktail of drugs.

Matt brought home the body in a blanket so the family could bury her the next day...but hours later he found she was ALIVE and wanted a bowl of food.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1320211/Beloved-Rotweiler-wakes-sleep-TWO-injections.html#ixzz12RIGRfpK

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K-9 Officer doing his Job and Citizen acted Irresponsibly putting child in danger

2010-09-02T14:14:00.002-04:00

Police say a western Pennsylvania K-9 was likely being protective when he bit a 6-year-old girl and her mother after his handler offered them a ride to school.

The woman who was bitten, Sherry Floris, told WPXI-TV she didn't know why she opened the door herself. She said she didn't want the officer to lose his job.

Angert is related to the woman and her daughter. He and the dog have been put on administrative leave pending an investigation.

Full Article - Sept. , 2010 Courier Post Online

Cancer to end life, service of heroic investigative Rottweiler

2010-07-09T21:16:00.000-04:00

The owner of one of the only certified civilian cadaver dogs in the Bay State is accepting the morose task of counting down the days till his Rottweiler Bartl is put to sleep after the black and tan canine was diagnosed with lung cancer last Friday.

“This is going to be really hard. He’s just been a great dog. He will work through anything. Stated by owner Bob St. Martin of Middleboro, 50, a paramedic.

State police said in a statement yesterday that St. Martin and Bartl “have shown tremendous and selfless dedication to public service.”

The pair was dispatched up to a dozen times a year.

“We have traveled all over the country together,” stated St. Martin, noting the pair went to Mississippi after Hurriance Katrina.

Boston Herald - Full Article Link - July 9, 2010

New York - Amputee Rottweiler Is Given A Second Chance

2010-06-23T16:02:00.007-04:00

On Friday, June 18, animal-rescue group Rescue Ink and Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists will give Thunder, a Rottweiler who was in the wrong place at the wrong time with the scars to prove it, a second chance at life.

Thunder suffered multiple gun-shot wounds and was taken by New York Police Department officers for critical care to Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists. Reportedly, Thunder’s owner and two canine companions were involved in a shooting that wounded Thunder and fatally injured his owner and the other dog.

Rescue Ink (www.RescueInk.org ), a bunch of tough-talking, tattooed, motorcycle-riding street guys, stepped forward to take Thunder, rehabilitate him, and find him a new forever home. For the next eight to 12 weeks, Thunder must be supported at all times when standing so he does not stress the healing fractures in his left hind leg.

The 125-pound Rottweiler will have to be “sling-walked” every four to six hours so he can eliminate. “Thunder is going to need some help over the next few weeks, but he’s worth it,” said Rescue Ink’s Eric Bellows, who lost his own Rottweiler in recent weeks and who will rehabilitate Thunder at his home. “He’ll learn to walk on three legs – dogs are much better at adapting to what life throws them than most people are.”

Full article here and Submitted by Jennifer White

Preventing Dog Bites: Software Aimed at Teaching Kids Respect for Pets - ABC News

2010-03-08T22:51:00.002-05:00

A group of researchers who say that's almost never the case are now testing software aimed at teaching young children how to behave around animals in hopes of cutting down on the number of dog bites and maulings.

"This is not a small problem," said David Schwebel, professor and vice chairman of the psychology department at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

March 3, 2010 Full Article

Do you have a really old Rottweiler?

2010-03-08T20:19:00.001-05:00

If so, you might wish to roll out your welcome mat for Dr. David J. Waters, who is launching "The Old Grey Muzzle Tour" this week.

During the 23-day tour, Waters, who is executive director of the Gerald P. Murphy Cancer Foundation, will be criss-crossing the country visiting the nation's oldest Rottweilers.

Bort, a 13-year-old pet Rottweiler from Holliston, Mass., will be the first dog visited by Waters, who is traveling all the way from Massachusetts to Washington state during the national tour. Waters begins his journey in Harrisburg, Pa., on Thursday (March 11) and will finish April 3 in Seattle.

The complete itinerary of the tour includes:

March 11, Harrisburg, Pa.
March 12, Holliston, Mass.
March 13, Philadelphia
March 15, Keysville, Va.
March 16, Columbia, Tenn.
March 19, Cambridge, Wis.
March 20, Riverside, Iowa
March 21, Alma, Kan.
March 23, Red Oak, Texas
March 24, Castle Rock, Colo.
March 27, Colorado Springs, Colo.
March 28, Tijeras, N.M.
March 29, Waddell, Ariz.
March 30, San Diego
April 1, Pacific Palisades, Calif.
April 3, Seattle, WA

Waters leads a research team that studies aging and cancer in pet dogs. The research includes the study of exceptionally long-lived Rottweilers - individuals that have lived to at least 13 years, which is equivalent to a human living to 100.

"These exceptional dogs have lived at least 30 percent longer than average for their breed," Waters said. "They have dodged cancer and other life-threatening diseases of aging. We believe studying them can shed light on what it takes to live well."

Over the years, Waters and his team have tracked the lives of more than 140 long-lived Rottweilers. Today, however, their database is down to just 15, hence the tour to meet these exceptionally aged canines.

"From questionnaires completed by owners and veterinarians, my team has validated dates of birth and collected a mountain of information about these dogs, including medical history, diet and dietary supplement usage, and parents' longevity," said Waters, who is also associate director of Purdue's Center on Aging and the Life Course and professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences.

At each stop, he will perform a physical examination, collect DNA samples, and record measurements such as height and chest and belly circumference. He will observe each dog in its home environment and query owners on what makes their dog exceptional.

Few veterinarians have ever come face-to-face with more than a single Rottweiler that has made it to such an advanced age. That is why Waters is motivated to accomplish this feat 15 times in less than a four-week span.

Jennifer Viegas | Mon Mar 8, 2010
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Why owning a dog is good for you

2010-03-08T20:10:00.001-05:00

They boost happiness hormones and compensate for family breakdown – no wonder dog ownership is soaring

Deborah Ross - Read Complete article Here - timesonline.co.uk March 6, 2010

What is this relationship I have with my dog? What is anybody’s relationship with their dog? To put it another way: just what is the status of humans and dogs these days?

Whatever else, dogs are doing something right. Heck, they’re so good even the Chinese are thinking about not eating them any more and, in the UK, the dog population has shot up from 6.4 million to 10.5 million in the past 20 years. There are still working dogs – dogs that flush, herd, retrieve, guard and merrily throttle rats – but almost all the increase has been in “companion dogs”

Dr James Serpell, director of the Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society at the University of Pennsylvania and he says that, whatever else, today’s dogs certainly perform an important human function. “We’ve seen an explosion in pet populations in all industrialized countries in the past two decades,” he says. “And I keep coming back to the notion that dogs are providing people with a form of non-human support where traditional support has broken down. People are turning to dogs to compensate for that loss.” And he adds: “If you look at all the demographic statistics people are getting divorced more, having fewer children and have fewer friends as well as less social contact. A graph showing this decline is almost a mirror image of the one showing the rise in pet ownership.” Is this healthy? “Some people would say dogs do the job better than other humans when it comes to relationships. People have few conflicts with their pets, whereas human relations can have a nasty side. You can get dogs with horrendous behavior problems, but the relationship is very complementary on the whole.”

According to researchers at the University of Japan, dog owners experience a surge in the hormone oxytocin after periods of playing with their dogs or simply being gazed at by them. Oxytocin has been nicknamed the “cuddle chemical” for the role it plays in the mother-child bond. It produces positive, warm feelings and because it’s a serious stress reducer – it dampens down the area of the brain associated with anxiety – may also help explain the myriad health benefits associated with dog ownership.

So the things dog-owners have felt intuitively all along, that dog’s have a sixth sense and know how you’re feeling, might be true? “The thing we consistently find about dogs is that they are incredibly perceptive. While they may not have some of the human capabilities, they can behave as if they have because they are so perceptive about what is going on.” This makes sense biologically. If the dog is dependent on us, it needs to know where our behavior is going. Are we in a bad mood? Should it keep out of our way? Further, research in Hungary is showing that if a dog is trained to understand the pointing gesture and two bowls are put out – one containing food and one not – the dog will over-ride what his nose is telling him and go to the empty bowl if the human is pointing at it. “The dog always wants to be where the human is,” says Professor Mills, “and is just so incredibly tuned into our body language.”

The study of domestic dogs is a new discipline – previously, domestic dogs were considered too “artificial” to be worth the bother – and there are, he says, exciting discoveries to come. Work is being done in social cognition, language cognition and the role of dogs in child development. “If you look at family psychology, which has been going on for 50 years, the role of the pet has hardly been considered. In some cities, mainly associated with poverty, a child is more likely to grow up with a dog than it is a father. That’s really quite a shocking statistic, and psychology hasn’t even thought about it.” So it’s not all about being the dog’s boss then? “That,” he says, “is rubbish. And such a primate way to think. There is no evidence dogs can use social status to motivate behavior. It’s a really good example of anthropomorphism. Humans may think in terms of being motivated by a hierarchy, but there is no evidence a dog’s brain is capable of that.” How would he, then, describe the relationship between man and dog today? “It’s like a family friendship,” he says.

Domestic dogs are phenomenal. They look to us, are in tune with us and want to know us even when we are not worth knowing. You may say that the average dog’s life isn’t “natural”, but who is to say what nature intended? At some point in their history, wolves attached themselves to humans and became dogs. And as Rowlands notes: “To the extent that nature has intentions at all, this was part of her intentions no more and no less than wolves remaining wolves.” I ask Professor Mills if he feels sorry for the average urban pooch and he says no, not at all. Dogs are endlessly adaptable, and as long as you don’t forget the dog in the dog, and offer exercise, stimulation and company, a dog can have a good life anywhere.

Chicken adopts Rottweiler puppies

2010-03-08T19:50:00.003-05:00

A chicken named Mabel has taken its love of extreme sports to the max, and has adopted a litter of Rottweiler puppies. This it did after losing a fight with a horse that resulted in it injuring its foot, causing its owners to allow it to sleep inside the house – where it found the puppies.

Mabel, and her puppies, live on a farm in Shrewsbury. Mabel keeps her new charges warm by ‘sitting’ on them while they are asleep in her basket. Mabel is dicing with death because the puppies aren’t actually orphans; they have a mother named Nettle. Mable waits for Nettle to leave them before entering their basket and sitting on them.

The owners of the courageous chicken, and the Rottweiler puppies, are Ros and Edward Tate.

Edward Tate explains the bizarre situation:

Mabel was hatched here about a year ago. She would have gone onto someone’s dinner plate but we saved her and brought her into the house.

Unfortunately, she got into an accident with a horse, which accidentally trod on her foot. Because of that, she gets terribly cold during the winter so we decided to bring her into the house.

And then we had puppies about three weeks ago. Mabel observed Nettle’s behaviour and, as soon as there was a chance, she hopped into the dog basket to roost on the pups. She keeps them and herself warm, while Nettle is outside on the yard.

It seems that Mabel isn’t at all concerned that Nettle could be a protective mother, as most dogs are with their pups. Mabel is determined to help out, regardless of the risks to her own personal safety.

It was within a week Mabel was jumping in the box with them and brooding over them. She took to them like they were her own chicks.

Nettle was a bit startled to say the least – but she didn’t mind too much eventually. She’s happy to have a helping pair of wings.

We were amazed when we first it happen – my 13-year-old daughter first saw it happen and called us to come and have a look. And when we saw Mabel here roosting on the pups – we just laughed.

We’re hoping that soon Mabel will have her own chicks to look after but I don’t think Nettle will be returning the favour when that happens.

A lot of dogs love chicken, but Mabel and the puppies are taking this love to extremes.

Full Article Here - dreamdogs.co.uk

2009 H1N1 influenza virus CONFIRMED in Iowa cat

2009-11-06T02:07:00.001-05:00

A cat in Iowa has tested positive for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, state officials confirmed this morning, marking the first time a cat has been diagnosed with this strain of influenza.

The cat, which has recovered, is believed to have caught the virus from someone in the household who was sick with H1N1. There are no indications that the cat passed the virus on to any other animals or people.

Prior to this diagnosis, the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus had been found in humans, pigs, birds and ferrets.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) are reminding pet owners that some viruses can pass between people and animals, so this was not an altogether unexpected event. Pet owners should monitor their pets' health very closely, no matter what type of animal, and visit a veterinarian if there are any signs of illness.

The AVMA is actively tracking all instances of H1N1 in animals and posting updates on our Web site at www.avma.org/public_health/influenza/new_virus.

http://www.avma.org/press/releases/091104_H1N1_Iowa_cat.asp

For more information, contact Michael San Filippo, AVMA media relations assistant, at 847-285-6687 (office), 847-732-6194 (cell), or msanfilippo@avma.org.

Missing PA Rottie exhibitor-Sherrie Buck

2009-10-07T16:58:00.001-04:00

Please spread the word and help look for Sherrie. Many of you have shown with this lady, in UKC, AKC, and USRC.

http://www.whtm.com/news/stories/1009/665306.html

Newport, Pa. - State police in Perry County are seeking information from the public in a missing persons case.

Sherie Lee Deardorff-Buck, 47, was last seen Friday afternoon in Cumberland County, in the area of Hampden and Lower Allen townships.

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Police say she was driving a red Ford Focus station wagon and was traveling with a dog, described as a Rottweiler.

Anyone with information is asked to call state police at (717) 567-3110

Please help for 'Hope'

2009-08-13T07:17:00.000-04:00

Please help for 'Hope'

Hope is a 2 year old female Rottweiler. She is one of the sweetest and kindest dogs you will meet. She was less than 2 hours away from the being put to sleep when we found a foster home who could take her.

She was full of hook worm, whip worms, and roundworms to the point we had to immediately de-worm her or she would have died. She was so anemic it terrible. She had diarrhea and vomiting for which we had to get her to a vet immediately. She had 3 big bags of fluids mixed with B-12. She is finally getting under control but has to be hand fed about every 1.5 to 2 hours so she can hold it down.

We desperately need donations to continue to help this girl to heal and begin to live the life she is meant to.

www.heidislegacydogrescue.com

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Heidi's Legacy Dog Rescue
3102 Nichols Road
Lithia, Florida 33547

We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization

All donations are tax deductible.

Man stabbed rival’s rottweiler

2009-08-06T06:17:00.001-04:00

A man who stormed into his love rival’s Wolverhampton home armed with a knife and stabbed his pet rottweiler has escaped an immediate prison sentence.

Damian Hubble was so distraught when neighbor Daniel Morgan got his fiance pregnant that he went round to the flat, demanding: “Tell me the truth”, Wolverhampton Crown Court was told.

When Mr Morgan let him into the apartment in Wodensfield Tower, Wednesfield, Hubble produced a 12in kitchen knife from behind his back and lunged at him.

The five-year-old dog jumped up to protect his master and bore the brunt of the attack, said Ms Alka Brigue, prosecuting.

The pet suffered stab wounds to the back and shoulder that required more than £600 in veterinary treatment.

Full Article - August 5, 2009

Organic Milk Company Pressure to Close a 'Puppy Mill' Works!

2009-07-15T00:24:00.003-04:00

....Horizon sent an inspector to B & R the next day and found dogs living in
filth. The company suspended the farmer, John Stoltzfus, who has since
dismantled his dog-breeding operation, according to Pennsylvania Department
of Agriculture records....

....Smith says the Whole Foods letter was a "huge step" forward because
"consumers have always had the power to close these facilities.".....

B & R Puppies, which had been cited by authorities as recently as a year ago for housing dogs in squalid cages and failing to vaccinate them-was also supplying milk to Horizon Organics. Horizon is a major presence in markets like Whole Foods, where animal welfare is paramount.

The April article, "A (Designer) Dog's Life," highlighted Smith's efforts. Before NEWSWEEK published the story, I notified Horizon and Whole Foods that my piece would reveal they were buying and peddling organic milk from a farmer who mistreated dogs. Horizon sent an inspector to B & R the next day and found dogs living in filth. The company suspended the farmer, John Stoltzfus, who has since dismantled his dog-breeding operation, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. That allowed him to resume supplying Horizon, which he began doing earlier this month.

Full article can be found here: http://www.newsweek.com/id/206163

Vet fined £10,000 ($15,000 USD) for illegally docking puppies' tails

2009-06-27T11:00:00.002-04:00

Vet pleads guilty to docking tails of puppies after an investigation by the RSPCA

A Rothley vet has been prosecuted and fined for illegally docking tails of a number of Rottweiler and Doberman puppies.

Ade Jolaosho, 56 was last week fined £10,000 after he pleaded guilty to illegally docking the tails of nine Rottweiler and six Doberman puppies in a case brought by the RSPCA.

Rottweilers are not an authorized breed and although Dobermans are, these were to be used as guard dogs, which is not an authorized use. The court rejected his argument and said that he had enough experience to understand the legislation.

“This case shows that vets must make sure that they understand this and do not dock tails of other puppies.”

Full Article

Meet and greet homeseeking Rottweilers !!

2009-06-27T10:49:00.004-04:00

If you'd like to meet some of the "Rotties" being offered for adoption by North East Rottweiler Rescue & Referral, now's your chance!

The nonprofit organization, which covers all of the New England states, northern New Jersey, and parts of southeastern New York, doesn't operate a shelter, so you usually have to make an appointment to meet their dogs, after having submitted an adoption application.

NERR&R adheres to the following objectives:

Educate with regard to responsible ownership including but not limited to training, husbandry, breeding and health practices.
Preserve the Rottweiler breed through education, rescue, placement and other services.
Rescue and re-home Rottweilers who are not a detriment to the breed.
Offer consults to people with Rottweilers having difficulty finding housing or insurance.
Assist other rescue organizations in their endeavor to achieve similar goals.

Here's a list of some of the dogs available for adoption through North East Rottweiler Rescue & Referral.

Author Maureen Harmonay - Maureen's Home Page
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