UK: Police Return Dog to Owner
Pharr resident Jhovanna Vesga reported her 7 month old English Bulldog puppy Chad missing on 12/17 and police returned him to her just 2 days later after saving him from a suspected dog fighting ring.
Chad is microchipped and registered with HelpmefindMYPET, a national pet recovery service with an 87% success rate in reuniting lost or stolen pets with their rightful owners. Helpmefindmypet provided Vesga with lost pet alert flyers and sent out an alert in a 50 mile radius of her home. A resident who received a flyer called and told her they knew who had her dog. She was offering a $1000 reward but the good Samaritan declined it, saying that he had kids himself.
Vesga confronted the person that was suspected of having the dog, and he denied it. She then contacted the police who approached the suspect and were able to get the puppy from him. Police returned Chad to Vesga on 12/19.
The puppy had infected bite wounds on his neck and it appears that the person that stole him may have been using him as a bait in an illegal dog fighting ring. Vesga said that the person who had him also had several other pit bull-type dogs present. Chad’s vet expects him to make a full recovery.
Vesga’s husband William is currently serving in Iraq and is relieved that his children’s dog is home safe for the holidays.
Source: http://www.themonitor.com/articles/return-33949-dog-owner.html
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
UK: Warning after two dogs rescued from icy lakes
UK: Warning after two dogs rescued from icy lakes
By Steve Lloyd
December 29, 2009
DOG owners are being warned about the dangers of frozen water after two pets were rescued from area lakes. The first rescue was on December 21 when fire fighters were called to a dog stuck in ice at Hawley Lake near Farnborough at 11.37am. The border collie was being walked by her owners and had chased ducks across the frozen water. She managed to scramble around 30 metres across the ice before loosing her footing, falling into the water and becoming trapped in the ice.
Fire engines from Yateley and Rushmoor were called to the lake, along with a multi-role vehicle containing specialist equipment and animal rescue kit. Two fire fighters in special dry suits made their way out to the tired dog on two inflated ice-rescue paths. Martin Walters of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said the dog was trapped in the water for around 20 minutes. “She showed extraordinary endurance and the ongoing encouragement from the fire fighters must certainly have helped her in these treacherous conditions,” he added.
A similar incident happened on Christmas Eve at 11.21am when a male spaniel chased ducks onto an ice-covered Fleet Pond before falling through the water. Fire fighters wearing protective clothing waded out around 20 metres to reach the dog. A total of 18 fire fighters from Fleet and Rushmoor helped with the rescue. Mr Walters added: “The fire fighters have worked well in cold and perilous conditions.
“During the freezing weather it is important for owners to ensure their dogs are kept on leads at all times so that this kind of incident can be avoided.” Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service is also warning people not to venture onto the ice or throw animals toys onto or near frozen water.
Source: http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2063179_warning_after_two_dogs_rescued_from_icy_lakes
By Steve Lloyd
December 29, 2009
DOG owners are being warned about the dangers of frozen water after two pets were rescued from area lakes. The first rescue was on December 21 when fire fighters were called to a dog stuck in ice at Hawley Lake near Farnborough at 11.37am. The border collie was being walked by her owners and had chased ducks across the frozen water. She managed to scramble around 30 metres across the ice before loosing her footing, falling into the water and becoming trapped in the ice.
Fire engines from Yateley and Rushmoor were called to the lake, along with a multi-role vehicle containing specialist equipment and animal rescue kit. Two fire fighters in special dry suits made their way out to the tired dog on two inflated ice-rescue paths. Martin Walters of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said the dog was trapped in the water for around 20 minutes. “She showed extraordinary endurance and the ongoing encouragement from the fire fighters must certainly have helped her in these treacherous conditions,” he added.
A similar incident happened on Christmas Eve at 11.21am when a male spaniel chased ducks onto an ice-covered Fleet Pond before falling through the water. Fire fighters wearing protective clothing waded out around 20 metres to reach the dog. A total of 18 fire fighters from Fleet and Rushmoor helped with the rescue. Mr Walters added: “The fire fighters have worked well in cold and perilous conditions.
“During the freezing weather it is important for owners to ensure their dogs are kept on leads at all times so that this kind of incident can be avoided.” Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service is also warning people not to venture onto the ice or throw animals toys onto or near frozen water.
Source: http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2063179_warning_after_two_dogs_rescued_from_icy_lakes
Thursday, December 24, 2009
UK: Dog involved in a second biting incident
By MICHAEL D. McELWAIN (mmcelwain@reviewonline.com)
POSTED: December 24, 2009
EAST LIVERPOOL - A dog owner facing charges of being unable to confine or restrain a dog in one dog bite incident is now involved in another.
Tawnia A. Jenkins, 39, of Huston Avenue, is accused of not confining or restraining a pit bull, and on Nov. 17, the dog reportedly bit a woman. The victim had to receive more than 50 stitches, according to a preliminary report.
Additionally, a postal carrier provided a written letter to the Columbiana County Dog Warden regarding problems with the dogs at Jenkins' residence. On Dec. 13, and while the pit bull was still under quarantine, it bit a 36-year-old male, according to information from East Liverpool Health Commissioner Gary Ryan. The male who was bitten went to East Liverpool City Hospital for x-rays and stitches in his upper forearm.
Ryan added that he checked on the dog to make sure after the 10-day quarantine period the dog was still alive. According to information in the case file, Ryan reminded Jenkins she was still required by state law to provide a veterinarian report to the East Liverpool Health Department. As of last week, Jenkins had not produced the report.
In East Liverpool Municipal Court on Wednesday, a recognizance bond for Jenkins was set at $10,000. A pretrial hearing is set for 1 p.m. Jan. 28 on a count of failure to confine or restrain a dog and for a separate case of possession of drug paraphernalia.
During the court hearing, Judge Melissa Byers-Emmerling ordered the black, pit bull-type dog be held by the Columbiana County Dog Warden immediately. According to the court file, the judge added that all necessary force may be used to apprehend the dog in question.
Source: http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/522326.html?nav=5188
POSTED: December 24, 2009
EAST LIVERPOOL - A dog owner facing charges of being unable to confine or restrain a dog in one dog bite incident is now involved in another.
Tawnia A. Jenkins, 39, of Huston Avenue, is accused of not confining or restraining a pit bull, and on Nov. 17, the dog reportedly bit a woman. The victim had to receive more than 50 stitches, according to a preliminary report.
Additionally, a postal carrier provided a written letter to the Columbiana County Dog Warden regarding problems with the dogs at Jenkins' residence. On Dec. 13, and while the pit bull was still under quarantine, it bit a 36-year-old male, according to information from East Liverpool Health Commissioner Gary Ryan. The male who was bitten went to East Liverpool City Hospital for x-rays and stitches in his upper forearm.
Ryan added that he checked on the dog to make sure after the 10-day quarantine period the dog was still alive. According to information in the case file, Ryan reminded Jenkins she was still required by state law to provide a veterinarian report to the East Liverpool Health Department. As of last week, Jenkins had not produced the report.
In East Liverpool Municipal Court on Wednesday, a recognizance bond for Jenkins was set at $10,000. A pretrial hearing is set for 1 p.m. Jan. 28 on a count of failure to confine or restrain a dog and for a separate case of possession of drug paraphernalia.
During the court hearing, Judge Melissa Byers-Emmerling ordered the black, pit bull-type dog be held by the Columbiana County Dog Warden immediately. According to the court file, the judge added that all necessary force may be used to apprehend the dog in question.
Source: http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/522326.html?nav=5188
UK: Dog Attack Tenant Gets Suspended Sentence
UK: Dog Attack Tenant Gets Suspended Sentence
On Tuesday Ms Hope was committed to 28 days prison after it emerged she was still keeping a dog. The order was suspended until July 2010 and will not be put into force if Ms Hope removes any dogs from her home and does not allow them to come back.
Duncan Forbes, Chief Executive of Bron Afon Community Housing, said: ‘On this occasion we had two witnesses who saw dogs in the home so we prepared a case for court. One witness said that after knocking the front door it was opened and ‘a Staffordshire bull terrier which was inside the house came charging towards the front door.’ The person who opened the door had to hold the dog back. This was exactly what happened to our member of staff that was attacked. We don’t know if that was the same dog but the injunction said she was not allowed to keep any dogs at that address.’
He added that Ms Hope had shown ‘she has no interest in protecting the safety of our staff, visitors or her neighbours. It could easily have been a child knocking on her door.’ He added that the association has also been granted a possession order for a separate breach of tenancy conditions and non-payment of rent.
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A housing association tenant has been given a suspended prison sentence after disobeying a court injunction forbidding her keeping dogs at her home.
Bron Afon Community Housing had taken out the injunction earlier in the year after one of its housing officers needed 30 stitches after part of her lip was ripped away after visiting the home of Nicola Hope, of Capel Newydd Avenue, Blaenavon. She was mauled by Ms Hope’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier.On Tuesday Ms Hope was committed to 28 days prison after it emerged she was still keeping a dog. The order was suspended until July 2010 and will not be put into force if Ms Hope removes any dogs from her home and does not allow them to come back.
Duncan Forbes, Chief Executive of Bron Afon Community Housing, said: ‘On this occasion we had two witnesses who saw dogs in the home so we prepared a case for court. One witness said that after knocking the front door it was opened and ‘a Staffordshire bull terrier which was inside the house came charging towards the front door.’ The person who opened the door had to hold the dog back. This was exactly what happened to our member of staff that was attacked. We don’t know if that was the same dog but the injunction said she was not allowed to keep any dogs at that address.’
He added that Ms Hope had shown ‘she has no interest in protecting the safety of our staff, visitors or her neighbours. It could easily have been a child knocking on her door.’ He added that the association has also been granted a possession order for a separate breach of tenancy conditions and non-payment of rent.
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UK: Ten arrested in police crackdown on hare coursing
TEN men have been arrested as part of a police operation targeting hare coursing. Police launched Operation Migrate in late October to coincide with the beginning of the hare coursing season. Officers stepped up patrols across the Vale of White Horse district and set up an early-warning ring of farmers, land-owners and police.
Hare coursing, the illegal practice of setting loose lurcher dogs on a hare with bets on the outcome, can damage land and fences.
Police are appealing for anyone who sees coursing taking place or spots suspicious activity in the countryside to contact them immediately.Pc Steve Lynch, based at Wantage police station, said: “Every autumn and through the winter months, hare coursers become a menace to local farmers and landowners.
“It is not just the act of putting dogs on to the hares that we are concerned about, but also the fact that this is often combined with the total disregard for other people’s property.
“They cause criminal damage to crops, fences and buildings and in addition, those responsible are very often in breach of various traffic laws.
“I would like to remind the public that if anyone is caught hare coursing they will be arrested and their vehicles and dogs seized.”
Police are working on the operation with the RSPCA. The police operation has been running from Faringdon, in the west, across miles of Oxfordshire countryside to Blewbury and Harwell, in the east. Hare coursers are also known to use The Ridgeway in the county. Anyone with information should contact police on 08456 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Four men were arrested in Steventon Road, Steventon, last month on suspicion of hare coursing. They were released on bail until January 4. In East Hanney, six men were arrested on December 4 for hare coursing and bailed until January 20.
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