Archive for August, 2007
Dogfighting not deterred by law in South Florida
Tuesday, August 28th, 2007Buttercup arrived at the Tri-County Humane Society crippled and cowering, having served as easy prey in dogfight training. After surgeons repaired the legs her owners apparently broke, the pit-bull mix landed a permanent home at the shelter west of Boca Raton several years ago. Each month, the humane society receives about 12 scarred dogs and [...]
Michael Vick’s Dog Fighting
Friday, August 10th, 2007In April authorities raided Vick’s Property in Virgina shortly after he put some of his Pit Bulls through test fights. Authorities alleged that 8 of the Pit Bulls were executed by Vick and 2 co-defendants by “hanging, drowning, and slamming at least one dog’s body to the groundâ€. NFL Falcons’ Quarterback Michael Vick was indicted [...]
Tri County offers pet adoption services
Thursday, August 9th, 2007Tri County Humane Society, a no-kill animal shelter in Boca Raton. Adoption fees for companion animals are $85 and up. Animals are heartworm-tested and up-to-date on vaccinations. Included in the adoption fee is a free pet-insurance plan for 60 days and one year of free office visits to Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital. Tri County Humane [...]
My Favorite Time of Year
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007Now, I know October is still a couple of months away, but it is truly my favorite time of the year. Already in August, I start thinking about Halloween and what to plan for that year. This year it’s a must to start thinking about Halloween this early because Halloween the movie is being released [...]
Summer Heat and Dogs, Do Not Mix
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007A Chihuahua died after being left in a closed vehicle outside of Home Depot in Portsmouth, NE in 95-degree weather. The owner had run into Home Depot with the dog and had thrown cold water on it and put it in front of a fan in an attempt to revive it, but by the time [...]
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