This sweet dog was impounded at Waco Humane Society after his owner is thought to have beaten him so badly to have caused his eyeball to protrude.
This little one is thought to be about two years of age and is only interested in making new friends. The Waco Humane Society has reached out to local rescues to try and save this sweet boy.
More facts are being sought about the case in hopes that charges will be filed for animal abuse, but for now, the shelter is really trying to find a good home for this deserving dog.
One of the biggest dog raids in history has netted nearly 400 dogs and the Humane Society is asking for help.
"After assisting in the rescue of nearly 400 dogsfrom multiple dogfighting operations in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi, The Humane Society of the United States is now providing around-the-clock care to the animals at its shelter in an undisclosed location."
The criminal activity associated with Spindletop 'refuge' a little over a year ago has proved that these big raids can have a positive outcome. "When these dogs are released by the court and able to move on to the next stage of their lives, The HSUS will need help from other rescue groups and shelters around the country.
We are seeking groups to join our Dogfighting Rescue Coalition, to help find these deserving dogs new homes. Groups from all across the country can possibly help rehabilitate and rehome these dogs. Working with our partners in this coalition, The HSUS has a uniquely high success rate at adopting dogs rescued from fighting. More info at: http://www.humanesociety.org/drc."
HSUS director stated 'these dogs' lives changed overnight' after "a three-year investigation of these alleged dogfighters led to Friday’s series of interventions. Police in Auburn, Alabama started the investigation, with HSUS experts participating every step of the way, though the case was ultimately led by the FBI and the U.S. Attorney. All told, there were 367 dogs rescued on Friday in what is thought to be the second largest dogfighting raid in U.S. history."
The Humane Society is a powerful entity, but needs community help to really save these dogs."The dogs are receiving healthy food, clean water, toys and plenty of TLC. The dogs are also being treated for their injuries and the effects of neglect by veterinarians."
"The dogs are all being evaluated by behavior analysts, who are developing individual rehabilitation plans for each animal. This work is essential to ensure the safe transition of these dogs from their previous lives of misery to their future as well-adjusted pets."
This crisis has placed an opportunity to join rescue forces with HSUS to change the tide. Dogfighting is rampant and seems worse than ever. Each day's emails, Facebook posts and news articles carry some nasty account of animal related cruelty. The HSUS has brought down this mountain of evil, but needs community support to help care for these dogs so the criminals that hurt them and so many others can see justice done.
The new white house dog stories are tight lipped about where Bo came from. The only solid piece of information is Sunny came from Michigan and the Obamas made a donation to Washington Humane Society in her honor.
Still smarting from my vote for a man who promised to adopt in 2008 when Obama wasted the time and efforts of thousands of rescues. Groups so thrilled Obama was going to adopt a shelter pet for the white house spent over a year sending suggestions and networking to save a life that was never saved. http://www.examiner.com/article/no-second-dog-for-the-white-house
Instead, once moved into the white house and the votes counted, the Obamas accepted a 'gift' of Bo the dog purchased by Ted Kennedy from a breeder.
Many politicians turn a deaf ear and a blind eye to the millions of companion pets being slaughtered in the country's shelters. There are so many cats, kittens, dogs and puppies dying, even the Humane Society can't make an accurate guess estimating something like 2.7 million are dying.
Maybe adopting two dogs woudn't have put much of a dent in those terrible numbers, but had our
president kept his word to adopt a shelter pet, some of the millions which have died during his term (multiply 2.7 by 6 years) might not have suffered. Maybe some of those dogs and cats would have been rescued by citizens following our president's example.
Maybe is a big word. Maybe next term, a president will care about the animals dying in the shelters by the millions.
Today, the first family will enjoy romping in the glorious sunshine of the first lawn with their two bred pets, Bo and Sunny. Millions of others will die and breeders will continue to produce more generations of their product so long as its in demand. Portuguese Water dogs seem to be trending this year.
