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It all began with a dog... |
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Written by Shelly
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Wednesday, 03 September 2008 00:00 |
That's him- Jack- leaping off the dock into the lake. It's hard to believe that just a few short months ago we weren't sure we were ready for a dog. But the pleas for help from our local rescue organization ( H.A.R.T.) were too difficult to ignore, so we committed to fostering a dog- a dog that had been found wandering at large, that didn't have a name, that was one big unknown, essentially. But he had those big brown eyes and a wagging tail, didn't jump on us and didn't bark, so we took that chance. Within 24 hours we were signing the paperwork to adopt him. We knew we had something special. And we want to be the best, responsible dog owners we possibly can, which is where this site, this community, comes in. That's what BLADO is about- responsible dog ownership. That means training and manners and socialization, sharing of resources and information, and reaching out to fellow dog owners, not only in the Brainerd area but across the state and across the country. Welcome- to the Brainerd Lakes Association of Dog Owners. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 13 August 2009 10:16 |
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Just the Facts, Please: Minnesota’s Puppy and Kitten Mill Bill |
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Written by Shelly
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Friday, 19 March 2010 10:53 |
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Link to original article from "Sidewalk Dog"
A bill to regulate Minnesota’s commercial dog and cat breeders has been getting a lot of attention lately— though the bill was just defeated in the Senate Agriculture Committee. Sidewalk Dog asked Animal Humane Society (AHS), which was closely involved with the effort, to educate our readers on this issue. Here’s what AHS’s Tracie Jacobson had to say:
Since the beginning of this year, Animal Humane Society has rescued more than 130 animals from puppy and kitten mill situations. At the same time, the Minnesota Dog and Cat Breeder Bill, also known as the Puppy and Kitten Mill Bill, was “laid on the table” in the agriculture committees in both the Minnesota House and Senate. It remained “on the table” in both committees at the end of the 2009 session. During the current session, the Senate Agriculture Committee heard the bill on Tuesday, March 9. Unfortunately, it was defeated by a 7-5 vote. (Click here for details on the outcome of the Minnesota Puppy and Kitten Mill Bill (S.F. 7/H.F. 253) in 2010.)
For animal lovers like you and me, it’s difficult to comprehend how a bill such as this doesn’t pass the Minnesota Legislature. By not putting licensing and inspections of breeding facilities in place, the state is continuing to allow animals to experience pain and suffering. They are left to live in substandard conditions, oftentimes without food, water or exercise and very little interaction with humans resulting in extensive behavioral and health issues—issues that become the burden of Minnesota taxpayers. As many of you know, Minnesota is one of the top producers of puppies in the United States. At the same time we are one of a diminishing number of states that continue to allow the dog and cat breeding industry to operate without licensing and inspections. In fact, Wisconsin passed legislation in 2009 to regulate breeders. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 19 March 2010 11:26 |
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Written by Shelly
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Thursday, 13 August 2009 15:26 |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 13 August 2009 15:42 |
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Written by Shelly
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Monday, 22 September 2008 12:29 |
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Taken from the United Pacific Railroad site, Friday Sept. 19, courtesy of "Riz"
Union Pacific Locomotive Engineer Richard Carman, Jr., was running his 110-car train through Little Rock, Ark., when he observed a small dog between the rails. He appeared to be caught in a switch. Carman contacted railroad police, advising his train had passed over the dog. Special Agent Richard Carman, Sr., who happens to be the engineer's father, responded and found the pup still between the rails, visibly shaken but uninjured. He contacted a dispatcher to stop an approaching train until the pup could be rescued. The dog was taken to the Little Rock Humane Society, where policy dictated that if not adopted over a period of time, he would be euthanized. After several days, Carman visited the Little Rock Humane Society. Finding the dog still available, he adopted him. His name is "Switch." 
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