Friday, June 18, 2010

“Woman found dead surrounded by dead, dying pets in Oregon rental home - Longview Daily News” plus 3 more

“Woman found dead surrounded by dead, dying pets in Oregon rental home - Longview Daily News” plus 3 more

Woman found dead surrounded by dead, dying pets in Oregon rental home - Longview Daily News

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 11:32 PM PDT

WEST LINN, Ore. — Police called to a West Linn, Ore., rental home found the female tenant dead and the house teeming with pets, many of them dead or dying.

Sgt. Neil Hennelly said Thursday evening it was not yet known how or when the woman died. Police checked the home Thursday after the landlord was unable to contact the tenant, thought to be in her 60s. She was not immediately identified.

Hennelly said officers didn't know how many dogs, cats and birds were in the house. He described animal feces "a foot deep on the floor."

The Oregon Humane Society is helping in the investigation in the community south of Portland.

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Residents weigh in on proposed pet laws - High Point Enterprise

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 09:20 AM PDT

HIGH POINT – Many seem to agree that man's best friend deserves protection from abuse.

They just are unsure how severe the punishment should be.

The N.C. General Assembly currently is considering a law that would increase the penalties for abusing animals, making some types of cruelty cases a higher class of felony that would give judges discretion to impose jail time against offenders.

The measure came about after a Greensboro man was convicted of beating and burning Susie, a pit bull-shepherd mix, last year.

The proposed law is being called "Susie's Law" in honor of the abused dog.

Also, local animal rights activists are asking the High Point City Council to enact an ordinance that would limit the amount of time an animal can be tethered, saying excessive tethering breeds aggressive behavior in dogs.

Janet Hart, 68, of High Point, shopping recently at the Harris Teeter on Eastchester Drive, said she is not quite sure how to feel about the proposed law.

"I think that if the ones we had were enforced more, that could be helpful," Hart said. "New laws take more personnel and more money."

That's not to say she does not care about animal protection, however.

"If it were possible to disallow a person who had abused an animal from ever having a pet again, I think that would be fitting," Hart said.

Residents shopping recently at Walmart on N. Main Street also expressed uncertainty of how effective the new laws could be.

Mae Yelverton, 60, of High Point, said some circumstances can prevent individuals from caring properly for their pets.

"An elderly couple might have trouble caring for their pet," Yelverton said. "That would be a circumstance that might be tricky to judge."

Vong Vongparchan, 49, also of High Point, said she believes the laws are needed.

"I have a puppy, myself," Vongparchan said. "I couldn't ever imagine hurting it."

As far as the tethering ordinance, Albert Blakely, 48, said he's seen aggression in dogs growing.

"I walk home from work and I see so many dogs chained up outside," Blakely said. "They are more aggressive and bark at me as I go by."

Hart and Yelverton both agree tethering of dogs is wrong.

"I don't believe in tethering a dog," Hart said. "If you can't afford to keep them inside, you should get a bird or a fish."

Yelverton believes "tethering is like slavery or keeping someone caged. If you have an animal, it should be able to run free."

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Susie's Law

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Susie's law proposes to push animal cruelty to a Class F felony, allowing judges to issue prison time for offenders. Currently, the crime is the lowest-level felony, Class I, where a prison sentence is not an option and actually prevents judges from issuing stricter sentences.

Chaining a dog in Guilford County is not illegal yet. Owners must adhere to certain rules: the tether must be at least 10 feet long with water, shelter and food within reach. A local tethering ordinance that's being proposed by local animal rights activists would limit the amount of time a dog could be chained in hopes of preventing aggression and starvation for dogs.

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Humane society hosts camp for kids - Parkersburg News & Sentinel

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 03:35 AM PDT

PARKERSBURG - Kids learned about animals and pets this week at Camp Ruffin' It, a new program sponsored by the Humane Society of Parkersburg.

The week-long camp, which started Monday and ends today, was an opportunity for children 8-to-12 years old to learn about caring for most species of animals, said Maryann Hollis, executive director of the humane society.

"This has been a tremendous week so far. The children have been wonderful and so interested in every presentation and demonstration. It has been a great learning experience for them on how to properly care for animals, and we've even heard reports they've started training their own dogs as a result." Hollis said.

Campers, who were combined into teams, had their own shelter buddy, a dog from the shelter, they used to learn how to train, groom and care for on a daily basis. Presentations were by Dr. Carole Winsley on health care, Save-A-Kitty on cat care, Kathy Smith of KC Pet Spa for grooming and veterinarian technician Angie Jenkins on "pocket pets" and reptiles.

Demonstrations on dog agility and by the Wood County Sheriff's Department K-9 unit were held.

The camp was not advertised other than in the society bulletin, Hollis said.

"We didn't advertise it because we knew it was going to fill up," Hollis said.

However, planners also had to determine if they could organize such a camp, she said.

"Things are going great," Hollis said. "We got it down to a science."

More than likely, although a determination hasn't been made, a second camp will be held in mid July, Hollis said. Parents interested in enrolling their children can contact the humane society at 304-422-8541, she said.

"I think there's going to be enough interest," Hollis said. "We should know next week what we're going to do."

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South Park Mall Adoption Site highly successful for placing pets and bringing in ... - Examiner

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 07:31 AM PDT

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Charlotte Animal Control Public Information Specialist Melissa Knicely looks forward to this upcoming adoption Saturday. It usually means less pets go back to the shelter.

"South Park mall is host to our most successful off-site adoption venue! We take over 30 animals for adoption. We are able to find homes for on average 20 to 25 of the animals."

The first Saturday of every month, Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control takes dogs, cats , pups and kittens to South Park Mall. They set up the animals in the Circle Court area near Tiffany and Company. The adoption event begins at 10:00 a.m. and lasts until 4:00 p.m. Knicely says it provides a great opportunity to see the animals in a setting that is less stressful than the shelter. She also adds that the adoption event helps bring in needed donations for their "2nd Chance Medical Fund". The program allows animals that come into the shelter with minor injuries to get veterinary care.


"We are able to supplement this fund thanks to a sponsorship and also donation money that we are able to collect at this event." She says.

IF you would like more information on the event please visit "www.charmeck.org" and click on Animal Control. You can also go to the location to see even more pets up for adoption. It is located at 8315 Byrum Drive, Charlotte.
 

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