Outrage continues for cheerleader coach who kicked her dog during practice

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A viral video clip showing the cheerleader coach of Cheer Savannah, a 17-year-old local cheer gym in Georgia, continues to spark online rage with allegations of animal abuse. According to SavannahNow, the Facebook video surfaced in August showing Stephanie Britt, the owner and coach of Cheer Savannah, kicking her dog, Charlie.

The 16-second clip incident occurred at Benedictine Military School when Britt was the school’s cheer coach. The owner’s dachshund Charlie had been nipping at shoe strings and being generally doggy disruptive during a scheduled practice time, when Britt intentionally kicked the dog. Britt claims the dog was biting her bare feet. At first the video was just shared among cheerleader mothers who had previously had run-ins with the owner, but when the video was posted on Facebook, animal advocates from across the nation were quick to voice their opinions and criticism of the abusive behavior. Since that time, Britt issued an apology through a statement to FoxNews.

“I’m an animal lover and I deeply regret what happened, but this video snippet is in no way indicative of my affectionate relationship with Charlie,” she said.

Since the video was posted and viewed thousands of times, Benedictine Military School has suspended Britt from their cheering program. Chatham County Animal Control has confirmed that they’ve received numerous calls about this video. Animal Control says the District Attorney’s Office has launched an investigation into what happened to Britt’s dog, Charlie. No decisions have been made as to whether misdemeanor animal cruelty charges will be pressed against Britt. Charlie, however, who was examined by a veterinarian didn’t have any injuries.

The video highlights the topic of animal cruelty. Chatham County animal experts state there are healthy ways to control a dog’s behavior and not lose one’s temper. It wouldn’t take much force to physically harm such a small dog. Love and respect your dog by teaching them basic commands and good manners; just saying you love your dog isn’t enough. If you suspect animal cruelty, you can file a report by calling Chatham County Animal Control at 912-652-6575.

(Photo and video of cheerleader coach via Facebook screenshot from Out of the Box Rescue.)

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Video alleges abusive dog training in Oceanside

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Cheryl Hanna

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December 11, 2016

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In a video allegedly filmed at NYDogWorks in Oceanside, New York, a trainer is seen repeatedly poking a long pole into the cage of a dog. The dog is obviously frightened and attempts to grab the stick with his teeth. According to News12, the abusive dog training situation has been shared online and has garnered a lot of attention.

The disturbing video was posted by Thomas Marrone of Oceanside, who states his one-year-old German shepherd, Zeus was also badly beaten at NYDogWorks, and that his dog is now afraid of his own shadow after having been “trained” by the same person. Marrone released the video to warn other dog owners who may still have their pets in the trainer’s care.

The organization’s website states:

“We use a humane, positive and scientifically sound approach that makes it easy for you and your dog to succeed. Our instructions are broken down into simple steps so that everyone can take part in the training and be able to practice as a family.”

The Nassau Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals state they are aware of the video and are investigating. Again, a reminder to be very diligent and thorough before leaving your dog anywhere to be trained. They are the voiceless victims.

The video is disturbing and may not be suitable for all viewers. (Photo of abusive dog training freezeshot of video)

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http://longisland.news12.com/multimedia/video-appears-to-show-abuse-inside-nydogworks

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Most urgent: Macho suffers in silence

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December 10, 2016

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It is unknown how long Macho suffered either out on the streets of Miami or in someone’s back yard until Animal Control picked him up, but the three-year-old American bulldog/Boxer mix can’t tell us his story. Tragically, his past is very obvious. The sweet guy is emaciated; his backbone and ribs stick out prominently from beneath his filthy coat. He waits, hoping someone will give him a loving home. It’s just two weeks before Christmas.

Click here for Macho’s Pet Harbor listing. A5009976 “I am an unaltered male, white and tan American Bulldog. The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old. I have been at the shelter since Dec 08, 2016.” For more information about this animal, call Miami-Dade Animal Services at (305) 884-1101. A Facebook page link can be followed here or here. Hearts break at Macho’s terribly neglected condition as he stares out of his kennel cage:

” I wonder how many people walked past this suffering boy and didn’t bother to offer him a meal or even to take him to the shelter before he got to this condition? It is soul crushing to see this over and over again, but our pain is nothing compared to what these innocent souls feel,” a volunteer from the shelter posted on Facebook.

If you are a reputable 501(c)3 and can save this boy’s life, Urgent Dogs of Miami volunteers will gladly post a fundraiser on their page to get this dog the medical care he needs. Share Macho’s plight with approved rescue organizations, friends, family and social media contacts. Sharing saves lives. We are Macho’s only hope.

(Photos of Macho courtesy of Urgent Dogs of Miami)

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A short video can be seen here.

https://www.facebook.com/urgentdogsofmiami/videos/1380745251959874/

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Service dog stolen from homeless man in Houston

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Penny Eims

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December 10, 2016

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A service dog was recently stolen from a homeless man in Houston, Texas, and members of the community are helping with the search to bring him back to his rightful owner. According to Friday’s ABC 13 News, the German shepherd mix was taken from his owner, Indigo Andrews, a few days ago.

Shadow has been with Andrews since he was just a pup – the dog helps his disabled owner get around. Now, Andrews is trying to make do with out his constant companion – he told ABC 13, “I have no way to get up sometimes, and he’s the only one that can help me to get up. He’s a very special animal.”

On Saturday, a Facebook user posted images of Shadow to the Helping Houston’s Homeless group with a request:

Please share and spread the word! Shadow is a service dog and was stolen Dec. 6 around 9:30 pm in NW Houston on Hwy 529 and Hwy 6 . Shadow is micro-chipped. There is a reward if found.

Andrews believes that whoever took his dog thought that they were helping…but he is adamant that Shadow is better off with him. Anyone with information is asked to reach out to Crossroads Animal Clinic at 281-859-3050.

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Crime fighting kitty helps police track down fugitive

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December 10, 2016

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In Ephrata, Pennsylvania, a crime fighting kitty helped to lead officers tracking down a fugitive hiding in the area. According to the Ephrata Police Department’s Facebook page, officers had been searching for 23-year-old fugitive Jonathan Michael Steffy who had an outstanding Lancaster County bench warrant.

As Steffy eluded police, officers were soon able to locate the man’s approximate position in a nearby backyard located on Duke Street. So policemen set up a perimeter around the property and began to search for the man. And here’s where the story gets odd – or maybe a bit of a “cat and mouse” game to at least one neighborhood cat. One officer noticed a black cat crouched down and steadily watching something in the vicinity of the shed. The officer went over to the shed, but found nothing. So again he checks back at the cat who is still intently looking past the shed towards another shed. Yep, you’re right!

The officer ran over to the second shed, and there was Steffy – trying to hide. It seems there was no fooling an undercover cat – or was it just the cat’s meow? Good work crime fighting feline. Your family must be proud.

“The Ephrata PD is thankful for any crime fighting assistance we get, whether human or feline!”

(Photo of crime fighting kitty courtesy of Ephrata Police Department)

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Police officer rescues dog, then gives her a home

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December 10, 2016

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A police officer in Queens, New York, rescued a young dog from a run-down, abandoned building in Jamaica, and then later, gave the same dog a forever home. According to Saturday’s publication of the New York Daily News, the pup’s hero is New York police officer Joshua Sailor.

Sailor told the Daily News that he knew there was something special about the young dog from the time that he met her back on September 30 – he said, “She ran right up to me. I realized that this dog needed a lot of love and I have a lot of love to give.”

The pup, dubbed “Mila,” was taken to the ASPCA for care after officers removed her from the chain which kept her tethered inside of the building. When the young dog first arrived, she was malnourished and her nail beds were bloodied from her attempts to get free from her chain – but with the care of the ASPCA staff, she recuperated.

Officer Sailor went to visit Mila a short time after the rescue, he was so taken by her (and she apparently with him) that there was no doubt that she would be coming home with the man who played a part in her rescue. He told the NY Daily News, “I’ll admit I got a little choked up. I said, ‘That’s it, she’s coming home with me.’”

(Photo NY Daily News)

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Senior mother and daughter, 17 & 15 dumped when no longer useful

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December 10, 2016

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Neither 17-year-old Chiquita nor her bonded offspring, 15-year-old Coco were ever spayed by their owner. Sadly, that status lends itself to the two females having been bred over and over again until they were no longer able to produce any more litters. And then it happened; mother and daughter were dumped at the Lancaster Animal Care Center on Tuesday; yesterday’s disposable companion animals.

Animal advocate and frequent volunteer Sal Valdepena was at the shelter to capture the heartbreaking moment:

“Senior mother & daughter pair dumped at 17 & 15 years old. Neither spayed. They cling to each other for comfort. do not separate them. All the have left is each other….. Hurry before they are split up forever.”

A Facebook page for the bonded seniors can be followed here. An adoption listing for Chiquita #A5017225 can be found here. “My name is Chiquita and I’m an approximately 17 year old female chihuahua sh. I am not yet spayed. I have been at the Lancaster Animal Care Center since December 6, 2016. I am available on December 6, 2016. You can visit me at my temporary home at L326.”

An adoption listing for Coco can be followed here.#A5017222. “My name is Coco and I’m an approximately 15 year old female chihuahua sh. I am not yet spayed. I have been at the Lancaster Animal Care Center since December 6, 2016. I am available on December 6, 2016. You can visit me at my temporary home at L326.”

Both dogs are friendly and neither seem to be ill. Please share their plight with approved rescue organizations, friends, family and social media contacts. Sharing saves lives. For more information about these two dogs, contact the Lancaster Animal Care Center located at 5210 West Avenue I, Lancaster, California. Phone: (661) 940.4191.

(Photos of dumped dogs provided by Sal Valdepena and Lynda Hall)

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Dog named Tiger in Arizona shelter for 9 years waits for his forever home

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Denise Carey

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December 10, 2016

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One of the most well-loved Christmas carols of all time is “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” The song strikes a chord in all of us bringing back sentimental feelings of home, family and feelings of peace, love and security. But what if you’ve never had a happy home where you felt loved and secure and your only memories were of fear and suffering? Tiger, a dog at the Maricopa Animal Safe Haven never knew a happy, loving home and was brought to the shelter almost nine years ago, as a result of a cruelty case.

Apparently, he was forced to fight other dogs for his food. Because of this rough start in life. he was not very trusting of people when he first arrived at the shelter. Over the years though he has been trained and socialized enough to have overcome these issues and has become a loving, affectionate boy who loves people and attention.

Although he is treated well at the Maricopa Animal Safe Haven, he like any other dog wants a home and a family to love him; not spend his days in a cage. During his nine years of residency at the Maricopa shelter (longer than any other dog), Tiger was adopted out multiple times but returned each time. Imagine his heartbreak thinking he had finally found his forever home and family only to be returned to a cage.

According to the Maricopa Shelter staff, Tiger does well with and around other dogs that are calm in nature. However, he will respond defensively if another dog shows aggression toward him. Because of this it would be best for Tiger to go to a home where he is the only pet. He also needs an owner who is strong and can give him a lot of time and attention. The potential adopter(s) must live in Maricopa County, Arizona. This will help make Tiger’s transition from shelter to home go much more smoothly and enable the staff to do periodic checks on him

Anyone interested in adopting Tiger can contact the Maricopa Animal Safe Haven at 602-876-1212.

As the end of another day draws near, Tiger sits in his kennel disappointed that another day has passed and still no one has come for him. As he drifts off the sleep with his head on his paws his last thoughts will be “I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams.”

(Photo of Tiger courtesy of Maricopa Animal Safe Haven)

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Kitten beaten to death with rolling pin at Royal Oak Hotel was someone’s pet

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December 10, 2016

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At the Royal Oak Hotel in Betwys-y-Coed located in north Wales, administrators admitted killing a “feral” four-month-old kitten, they described as “smelly, vicious and posed a threat,” but insisted in a now-deleted Facebook status that the frightened little feline was “humanely euthanized.” The RSPCA, however had a different version, and according to the Metro, continues to investigate the disturbing situation of the kitten beaten to death by the hotel staff after they stuffed the terrified animal into a plastic bag, beat her to death with a rolling pin and then pounded what little life she had left against a wall.

On Friday, Glenn Evans, the manager of the hotel admitted ‘we messed up’ and apologized for the cat’s death. According to the updated story on MetroNews, Evans confirmed the two workers have since been fired after they admitted to disobeying company policies, procedures and acting independently.

“We have been deeply affected by the impact this has had on the village and the people who work and live here and can only apologize for the anxiety, frustration and hurt they have felt,” Evans stated as hundreds of people expressed their outrage on the hotel’s Facebook after which the page was removed.

And then if not to make things even worse, just a few doors down from the hotel, Mari Martin Matthews, 45, had recently befriended the kitten and had already named her Cali as she worked on gaining her trust and bringing her into her home.

“She was a beautiful little thing, was mostly white with some tabby cat stripes. Cali was not vicious, in fact a tiny little thing around 16 weeks old and was delicate like a ballerina,” Mari stated. “The last few days I’ve been feeling so guilty that I didn’t take her in sooner. I was hoping to have gained her trust by Christmas, and she could have been a friend to our other cat who was also feral but who now lives with us. I’ve been very tearful the last few days, as I already regarded Cali as our own.”

Rest in peace Cali. We hope you find some justice in your untimely death.

(Photo Royal Oak Hotel kitten beaten to death Facebook)

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Firemen rescue two dogs from icy lake as they were about to drown

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December 10, 2016

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In Egan, Minnesota, two dogs were rescued by quick thinking firemen after the pooches fell through the thin ice and nearly drowned. According to the City of Eagan, Minnesota – Government Facebook, the two dogs escaped from their owner on Thursday and ran into the barely frozen East Thomas Lake when they fell through into the icy water.

The dogs were in a dangerous situation as they struggled in the sub-zero water just to stay afloat. When firemen were called to help, they realized the two dogs weren’t going to be able to tread water much longer and immediately launched a nearby canoe as there wasn’t enough time to transfer a rescue boat to the scene.

“Eagan Firefighters rescued two dogs on East Thomas Lake this morning that went through the ice and were starting to go underwater. It’s a good reminder that the ice on our ponds and lakes are not safe to walk on yet. Both dogs are safe and back with their owners,” posted rescuers on the organization’s Facebook.

The dogs were successfully rescued – one paddling towards the canoe and the other pooch quickly catching up. Although they were exhausted and cold, both dogs are fine and have been returned to their owner.

Once again, our firemen are heroes. There were many congratulations on a job well-done.

(Photos of two dogs rescued courtesy of City of Eagan, Minnesota – Government)

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