tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post3524692826086808044..comments2024-02-28T23:27:13.346-08:00Comments on BAD RAP Blog: St. Louis MO - Been there, Done thatTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17654993049959218916noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-18795164357076554442009-09-09T17:06:20.088-07:002009-09-09T17:06:20.088-07:00Gail - Any photos we recv'd from the Stoddard ...Gail - Any photos we recv'd from the Stoddard case came to us courtesy of the HSMO for use on our blog.<br /><br />I understand that you're experiencing an incredible amount of stress and you haven't been well. But please, curb the nasty.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-73010917756967517342009-09-09T16:22:52.363-07:002009-09-09T16:22:52.363-07:00Why do you have pictures of Mutts-n-Stuff dogs on ...Why do you have pictures of Mutts-n-Stuff dogs on your website? Why do you have photos I took and not giving me credit? <br /><br />Honestly, what is wrong with your group?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-91561470592340903782009-07-27T13:35:20.892-07:002009-07-27T13:35:20.892-07:00Definitely interested in hearing what it takes to ...Definitely interested in hearing what it takes to be a foster to a cruelty case dog. Looking forward to your blog on that!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471817856762235927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-16427855931888288602009-07-21T11:01:57.469-07:002009-07-21T11:01:57.469-07:00Fostering is so important, even if you don't w...Fostering is so important, even if you don't want to foster a cruelty case, tell your local rescue that you can help foster other dogs, that way it frees up space for others, whether its a poodle or a pitbull (though I myself am partial to the pitties :) ) fostering makes a huge difference.SarahBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-47563206878638637862009-07-15T08:13:49.770-07:002009-07-15T08:13:49.770-07:00I never would have guessed this thread was going t...I never would have guessed this thread was going to turn into a discussion on Scotlund! Does he have a track record for helping victimized pit bulls get into homes? I don't know. At this point, the case is much bigger than one man, though. Hundreds and hundreds of homeless pit bulls -- The numbers are stunning. It's an 'all hands on deck' situation to select the most adoptable of the dogs and help them get to safety. And if Scotland turns out to be any sort of positive influence on the HSUS contributing resources to this end of the work, more power to him. My sense is that this case is going to be made up of many heroes instead of a few, however. Fingers crossed for many heroes.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-48442073640107705382009-07-15T07:33:38.406-07:002009-07-15T07:33:38.406-07:00Hey NYCKitten,
Thanks for confirming my feeling a...Hey NYCKitten, <br />Thanks for confirming my feeling about Scotlund. I have not worked with him, just in his very long shadow. He designed the facility here, and the staff all have their hearts in it. We took in 80 PA puppy mill dogs on July 1st thanks to Scotlund, and although they get adopted quickly they are pretty badly scarred.Dianne in DChttp://www.warl.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-4692254474964958312009-07-15T06:53:25.913-07:002009-07-15T06:53:25.913-07:00Hey NYC Kitten, is it possible that press coverage...Hey NYC Kitten, is it possible that press coverage can inflate someones ego and cause them to lose site of what is important?Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-79779984014066090512009-07-14T08:14:34.756-07:002009-07-14T08:14:34.756-07:00I was so glad to hear about this raid but have bee...I was so glad to hear about this raid but have been wondering all along, what will happen to the dogs? I understand your point about rescues and shelters being over crowded, it is SO sad for these poor animals. Do you have a donation page? Ill have to look for it.<br /><br />jaimeThoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914540535668610657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-59330861083209326142009-07-14T07:49:43.552-07:002009-07-14T07:49:43.552-07:00@Bailey - for what it's worth - I know Scotlun...@Bailey - for what it's worth - I know Scotlund is in the press quite a bit now. But I adopted my dog from him 13 years ago when he ran Animal Care & Control in NYC. He asked employees to sit in cages so they would understand what it's like for dogs. I was set to get a frou-frou dog and he asked me to take a pit mix and "save it's life" - the best advice and best decision I ever made was to get that 65lb pit mix. So, my point is - he was all about the dogs then and I have to believe he is all about the dogs now - it's either in you or it's not.Susan Cava Ruimyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14458237212824464963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-36064734125185922422009-07-13T18:12:36.103-07:002009-07-13T18:12:36.103-07:00The involvement of Scotlund Haisely is NOT a reaso...The involvement of Scotlund Haisely is NOT a reason to be optimistic. He is only going to rescue a dog if it will bring him good press. He also has multiple sexual harrassments cases pending against him. Fortunately, there are other hard working staff at HSUS that have the end goal of eradicating dogfighting in mind, and they are the ones you can trust.Baileynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-38922871029472058202009-07-13T15:58:14.609-07:002009-07-13T15:58:14.609-07:00There are groups that want to help by taking in so...There are groups that want to help by taking in some of these dogs. Lets hope decisions are made soon so we can get the ball rolling. I offered thru a rescue group here in MN to take a puppy. If each state took in 10 dogs...It doesn't seem so overwhelming when you look at this way.mteacuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137055105548964126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-74733440629399517792009-07-12T16:37:02.572-07:002009-07-12T16:37:02.572-07:00When we were starting, we found very simple ways t...When we were starting, we found very simple ways to get operating funds - - we host a rummage sale on our property (we arrange to pick up left-overs from half day community sales in high-economic areas, advertise in local newspapers for donations and ask dog-friendly antique dealers to donate leftovers). Used Book drives are pretty successful (collecting overflow books from used book stores and book drives). Although it doesn't make us rich, it provides collectively about $5000 a year as a basis. We participated also in non-profit walks where people sponsor your endeavor, department store fundraisers, Christmas Faires (with the craftier volunteers making goodies) and asking the volunteer base to consider small donations for end of year. Hope this gives some quickie ideas.<br /><br />Lynn in N. CalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-19534780046540385082009-07-12T00:09:49.978-07:002009-07-12T00:09:49.978-07:00sometimes fund raising happens at the simplest of ...sometimes fund raising happens at the simplest of ideas. just do it. let people know why and where the money is going.leighanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-1314150908857290172009-07-11T18:41:24.073-07:002009-07-11T18:41:24.073-07:00I really hope people are able to step up. I hate t...I really hope people are able to step up. I hate to see the dogs victimized two and three times at the hands of humans.<br /><br />I, for one, would love some fund raising ideas. I have a house chock full of pitties (isn't this always the case???) but I would LOVE to do my part with funding!Jenniferhttp://www.pittyloverescue.350.com/Home.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-25430667414947444712009-07-11T11:56:14.567-07:002009-07-11T11:56:14.567-07:00I saw this on Wayne Paccelle's blog. One very ...I saw this on Wayne Paccelle's blog. One very positive thing is that Scotlund Haisley is involved in this. Maybe you met him in NOLA while he was executive director of Washington Animal Rescue League. He and staff made many trips to pick up dogs and bring them up here. He was also responsible for bringing in 11 of the Vick dogs to our shelter. He's gone on now to be the HSUS director of disaster recovery, a direct result of the NOLA rescues. I think it's the first time I've read about such a bust as a "rescue." I've got my hopes up.<br /><br />I'm also going to a town hall meeting with Wayne Paccelle here in DC on Thursday, and you can count on me to ask about this.Dianne in DChttp://www.warl.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-63093131100419813462009-07-11T07:04:36.710-07:002009-07-11T07:04:36.710-07:00Thanks for posting this. I look forward to the inf...Thanks for posting this. I look forward to the info on what foster homes need to know. I am hopeful that this time, this go around, more groups and people are inspired to help out, financially or with a spot to stay.beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-52591536175664075502009-07-10T19:33:53.980-07:002009-07-10T19:33:53.980-07:00my heart breaks for every one of those dogs that d...my heart breaks for every one of those dogs that don't get the chance they deserve. i am going to attempt to get a fundraiser together for bad rap in my area. if that can help just a few more dogs then its well worth the effort. i actually work for a mobile dog grooming company and on slow days we go to our local shelter to volunteer and groom for for free. maybe i can coodinate a day for us to donate half (or all) our profits to bad rap. i will run it by the owners. it would be good press/promotion for us & it would help a very needy/worthy causeleighanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-77559942866859027212009-07-10T19:22:02.882-07:002009-07-10T19:22:02.882-07:00I think I have Caelyn's sister, Haley, now cal...I think I have Caelyn's sister, Haley, now called Zoe. They are the same age and look like twins. Zoe is living the good life in the Sierra Mtns.<br />It made my day yesterday, when I read this breaking story, to know that all the dogs were not IMMEDIATELY doomed, but I know that a lot of work is ahead to save as many as possible. <br />Many could be saved if many took a few instead of a few dealing with many. <br />Let's all step up to the plate for the victims.<br />CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-190319929625783702009-07-10T16:47:22.565-07:002009-07-10T16:47:22.565-07:00The thing I hope rescues and shelters understand i...The thing I hope rescues and shelters understand is the amazing press that comes out of putting themselves out there to help with a case like this.<br /><br />The humane society here took in ~20 puppy mill dogs and when they were available for adoption, the number of potential adopters that came in due to the news media was enough to adopt them all, and then some.<br /><br />That's how I got my first dog too - a feel good news story about a local org who raised $20k to bring 50 Katrina animals to CA.Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02386622410082115200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-20846354095256028112009-07-10T16:25:41.958-07:002009-07-10T16:25:41.958-07:00If shelters and rescues across the country raised ...If shelters and rescues across the country raised their hands like they did for Katrina, and are open to learning what they need to do to properly care for and adopt out these dogs, we would see a sea change in how pit bulls are perceived and treated from here on out ... Imagine if a lot of shelters took just one or two dogs ...The Other Sally's Momnoreply@blogger.com