Fires Back Home...again!

As a kid, I do not remember fires every summer at the same time.

Since 2002 or so there has been summer fires in So Calif., many of which are arson. When I taught school, evacuations took place and school canceled for three days one year.

Spoke to my friend in Pasadena and he said it looks like a war zone. My sister and folks said the air quality is so poor, anyone with asthma needs to evacuate the area.

See my post from 2008 when I lived in CA.

















































































Contrast this to TN where everything is green, green, green. I have seen it rain more in eight months here in TN than in eight years back in Calif....wait, make that about twelve years. Not since El Nino hit So Cal in 1998.

KUDOS for DONATIONS

A big THANKS to all who have donated this year. Obviously a tough year for many financially, so it means all the more.

Unless specified, donations go towards food and medical supplies first. This has been a horrible year for ticks. I personally have been blasted by Chiggers--the evil bugs.

DOGZ RULE!

They are amazing creatures...a real blessing. I am still hunting out all dog fighters and puppy mill degenerates. This is where the donations really help. Some recent activity has been horrific.

Again...we appreciate the help.

Ruff-ruff, bow-wow, arf, and all the rest...

If you want to quiet your soul...listen to Thomas Newman

Off to Deer Run

I am volunteering at Deer Run Retreat Center locally. This has to be the best kept secret in Middle Tennessee.

I hope to work at a facility like this soon. Albert loves walking here.




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TN Good, CHIGGERS Bad

Tennessee has been good, but the chiggers are awful.
The itch factor is horrible. I swim in hydrocortisone.

I will never walk the dogs in grass again if I can avoid it.

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White County won't ban pit bulls

Megan Trotter
Herald-Citizen Staff
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2009

SPARTA -- The White County Commission Monday night declined to ban pit bulls, citing that singling out that breed to ban was impossible on the county level.

The meeting room in the White County Courthouse was bursting at the seams with concerned citizens as the commission met to discuss a proposed ban on pit bull dogs in the county.

Recent attacks on citizens by dogs that were part pit bull, along with officers being attacked by the dogs belonging to law violators, prompted Sheriff Oddie Shoupe to bring the problem forward to the commission during its last meeting in July.

County Attorney Gary Dodson told the commission the proposal to ban specific breeds would not be legal unless the county was zoned properly.

However, officials admitted that there was still a vicious dog problem in the community that needed attention.

"We've already answered 372 calls this year. Last year it doubled that. That is $40-50,000 a year that you as tax payers are paying my department to go out and make these calls," said Shoupe.

It was suggested that the people gathered in protest of banning pit bulls get together to discuss ideas for diminishing the problem, as well as deciding what types of laws they wanted to pass. The County Commission requested they bring these ideas back to the next meeting.

"I'm not for banning dogs," said Shoupe. "I have been trying for three years to get this dog situation, this animal situation under control. We have a chance here to do it. These guys are listening to you. They'd be more than glad to help. Let's do it legally, the right way, and help one another and stand together as a group, without vigilantes."

The Sad Report

The penalty is a JOKE for these acts of evil towards these innocent dogs...first class misdemeanor and $4000 fine up to a year in jail.

If these stories tug your heart and you desire to donate...Paypal me and I will get it to the rescue groups in TX and then let you know where the funds went to specifically.




600 Dogs Seized in
Kaufman Co.

Published : Tuesday, 11 Aug 2009, 5:51 PM CDT

PRAIRIEVILLE, Texas - The Humane Society and sheriff’s deputies seized more than 600 dogs and about 15 cats Tuesday afternoon from a suspected puppy mill in Kaufman County.

The society said it started investigating the kennel, which is located near Prairieville just north of Mabank, when someone came to them asking for dog food donations. Representatives visited and found poor living conditions and malnourished dogs.

The animals seized Tuesday were examined to determine which ones needed medical attention.

The majority of them are Chihuahuas, poodles and other small-breed dogs.

Deputies said the kennel’s owners have not yet been arrested or charged.

Prairieville is about 50 miles southeast of Dallas.

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500 Dogs Taken from 'Puppy Mill'

FORT WORTH, Texas - More than 500 dogs and puppies have been taken from what officials call a large puppy mill in Montague County .

According to the North Texas Humane Society, more than 50 volunteers worked through the holiday weekend to prepare for the arrival of the animals on Tuesday.

The canines will be temporarily housed at a warehouse donated by Chesapeake Energy.

Other companies have donated services, including connecting plumbing, electricity and air conditioning in the warehouse, officials said.

Additionally, PetSmart donated food and supplies for the animals.
To donate money and for adoption information, contact the Humane Society of North Texas at 817-332-4768 or log onto www.hsnt.org .

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150 Dead Dogs Found in Freezers

Published : Friday, 24 Jul 2009, 2:32 PM CDT

DEARBORN, Mich. - Police say about 150 dead dogs were found packed in freezers in the basement of a Michigan home where more than 110 live dogs, mostly Chihuahuas, were rescued this week.

Investigators in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn say the two-story house is littered with feces and trash. The 54-year-old man who lives there has been taken to a hospital for observation. Police say the man appeared confused and disoriented.

Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad said Friday that 112 live dogs have been removed from the home, and police believe about five more may be hiding inside. He says a criminal investigation is under way.
The rescued dogs were taken to a shelter, where many residents have donated food and filled out pet adoption applications.

"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
--Edmund Burke

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Skunk-A-Lisious

Decided to let Albert walk on an extra long leash. He explored and was all over hills. On the way home I noticed a skunk smell. I have been noticing this at home as well...thought it was a skunk outside. Got home...smell still there. It wasn't so glaring that as soon as Al walked into the room I immediately noticed...but after a few seconds...EWWWWW, SKUNK SMELL.

I went online yesterday and tried a formula;
32 oz of Hydrogen Peroxide
Cup of Baking Soda
Dish Washing Liquid---MIX

So I take Al to the car wash, wash him down and let sit for 5-10 mins then spray him down. When I got home...there was still a faint skunk smell. I washed him again in the shower, getting all the dish washing liquid out (that stuff really penetrates) and let him dry off.

Hopefully he will be skunk free tomorrow!


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