Blue Dog State posts about a turn-in-your-neighbor-win-big-prizes program in FL which encourages citizens to phone in "tips" about people who own Pitbulls. Cos you know, they might be dogfighters. But what exactly happens when the red Pitbull phone goes ringy dingy?:
When Floridians dial that HSUS dogfight tip hotline number, the one that Attorney General McCollum thinks is such a great thing, they won't get the Attorney General's office. They won't get a public servant at all.Persons wishing to make anonymous accusations of felonious activity will be connected to an individual employed by a for-profit, private security company employed by the Humane Society of the United States.
The for-profit private security company employed by HSUS will take the ball from there.
And guess whose instructions they'll be following.
Well I certainly hope it's not the kill-all-pitbulls-before-the-owner-gets-his-day-in-court HSUS. It's not them, is it? In the words of Hellboy: Oh, crap.
Blue Dog wisely notes:
I have a problem when private corporations like the Humane Society of the United States -- ones with zero public responsibility -- get into the law enforcement biz. Out of control private warriors operating in the Middle East are a national disgrace.
Do we really want private contractors operating in the domestic sector, too?
:::waves hand vigorously::: Pick me! I know the answer!
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In South Carolina news, the state legislature is working on a bill that basically says a sheriff can deputize someone from an animal group (such as the SC SPCA) to arrest citizens on suspicion of animal cruelty. The group can then seize their pets and demand payment for their "care" in minimum increments of 30 day periods. If the owner can't come up with the cash, the group can rehome or kill the pets as they see fit. What about people who end up being found not guilty by the time they get their day in court? Well for those who couldn't produce the green, sorry your dogs are dead or otherwise disposed. Thanks for playing. But for those who were able to put up the funds, you may be entitled to a partial refund if the group "caring" for your animals hasn't withdrawn every last penny from the account already. Wow - bonus.
Contact Governor Sanford and let him know, in a respectful manner, how you feel about this bill and why he should not sign it into law.
Governor Mark Sanford
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 12267
Columbia, SC 29211
Fax: 803-734-5167
Phone: 803-734-2100.
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Smartdogs has all the horrible details on the neglect and abuse charges against the English Shepherd breeder in Montana. It's way worse than the initial reporting seemed to indicate. Do not read while eating.
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Pet Connection calls out a popular Pediatrician for the dispensing of ancient myth advice: if you're pregnant, dump your cat or he'll steal your baby's breath in the night. Dude, what?
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And we gotta have one GOOD Oh My God. Courtesy of Lassie, Get Help. Thank you Captain Sullenberger and crew, cool headed passengers and awesome first responders for the feel good hit of the Summer. In January.
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