Dear Animal lovers,

I am posting this with a different subject because there must be some reason that people aren't looking at this petition. It has been out there for some time now and STILL hasn't reached goal.

Please, make sure that you have signed and forward to your friends.

Dog Decapitated By Chainsaw, Head Thrown At Family

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/156681867

Please disregard deadline and sign! Lynn wants to get more signatures before the trial.

Court date set - Feb. 28
Picture of the jerk:



Can't believe he plead not-guilty, even though his truck was full of dog hair, blood, and his chainsaw had the same on it!!
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A jury trial has been set for Feb. 28 for a man accused of decapitating a family's dog during a camping trip Labor Day weekend.

Russell J. Howald, 29, whose address has been listed as both Basin and
Butte, faces a mixture of felony and misdemeanor charges including
aggravated animal cruelty, attempted aggravated animal cruelty,
tampering with evidence, criminal endangerment, two counts of
intimidation and misdemeanor criminal mischief.

The charges stem from a Sept. 3 incident in which Howald is alleged to
have shot and then cut off the head of a chocolate Labrador retriever
named Gunner, which was owned by a Butte family enjoying a holiday
weekend at the Ladysmith campground near Bernice.

Howald is also alleged to have thrown a beer bottle at another camping
family as well as fired a gun at a man after an altercation. In
addition, he was involved in a vehicle rollover - all in the same weekend.

According to police reports, witnesses said Howald was intoxicated at the time of the incidents.

Howald remains free on $35,000 bond, reduced from the $100,000 set when
he was arrested for the crimes by Jefferson County police. A long list
of conditions accompany the reduction, including working full time,
avoiding contact with the victims including the John Sullivan family of
Butte whose dog was killed, not associating with felons, not possessing
firearms and being home by an 8 p.m. curfew every night.Source: Billings Gazette - Nov 25, 2005

Kristi K

Another one.... 

This petition was brought to my attention by Carla...thanks Carla

Please sign and send to friends:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/207572423

Also check this out please! 
starved,
dehydrated pit bull terrier found dragging a 10-foot-chain In Mobile
Alabama will be euthanized on Friday by order of a judge. The dog which
has never shown aggression will be euthanized because he is simply a
pit bull. There is a last effort attempt to try and save this dog.
Despite Media attention the powers to be have not changed their
decision. For all who are interested in trying to do something instead
of being complacent then please take time to write a polite e-mail or
make a polite phone call to the mayor's office of Mobile Alabama. The
information on the case is listed below. Thank you.

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Follow up to the above story

Good news on Spencer 

Spencer did not die, he was granted a reprieve and has gone to live at a sanctuary. Here is the story

Makes you really happy, I live here in Mobile so I have been really been following this.

hugs

(MOBILE, Ala.) June 16 -- His fate has gained national and international attention, and he doesn't even know it. Now it appears Spencer the pit-bull terrier is getting a new leash on life.

At a Friday news conference, Mayor Sam Jones announced while he supports the shelters policy of not adopting out pit bulls, he is taking a special interest in Spencers case. The dog will be transported to a sanctuary half-way across the country to spend the rest of his days.

Spencer is to be picked up from the Mobile Animal Shelter by Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue, a group based in Tennessee. They have arranged transport and foster-care for Spencer until he can be taken to the Best Friends Network, another group which is based in Utah.

Spencer was discovered May 30 when he was walking down a midtown Mobile street dragging a 10-foot chain. He was dehydrated and starving. The dog was so thin it was able to slip through the bars of a wrought iron gate of a residence. It is obvious the dog had suffered physical abuse. He was wearing a leather collar with the name "Spencer" stenciled on it. Spencer is believed to be about 18 months old.

Residents of the area took him to the shelter. Janet Jordan, kennel manager at the Animal Shelter, commented that the dog is not aggressive towards other dogs at the shelter. He seems to be real friendly," she added. "He doesn't bark at any of the other dogs." It was obvious to her Spencer had been starved as well as beaten.

Amanda Kramer filed a petition for a temporary restraining order to stop the euthanasia of Spencer. Amanda pleaded to adopt Spencer. Judge Stout granted that petition which stayed the euthanasia pending a hearing. In the subsequent hearing, however, the court ruled Kramer had no standing in the case and the city had the right to follow its unwritten policy, meaning Spencer should die.

Bill Fassbender, director of animal control at the Mobile Animal Shelter, who testified at the hearing, claimed it is a nationwide practice to destroy pit bulls because of the possible danger from them. No evidence was presented, however, to show proof of that statement.

In fact, there is nothing in the Mobile, Alabama ordinances or Alabama law that requires the shelter to kill Spencer or refuse to adopt him to the many people who have offered to take him and give him a good home. Instead, it is the shelters policy to kill pit bulls not claimed by their owners regardless of their temperament. Apparently, it is an unwritten policy followed by many shelters throughout Alabama.

On their website, David Phelps, a representative for Best Friends Network told readers the organization had contacted the city of Mobile and arranged for Spencer to be given sanctuary, so he will not be killed, but he will also not be adopted out to anyone else.

"Help us achieve One Million Signatures in Support of Compassion for Animals!

On November 7, 2007, Best Friends Animal Society hosted a historic gathering of people of many diverse faiths in Washington, D.C. United by their compassion for animals, the diverse group came together to witness the unveiling and signing of 'A Religious Proclamation for Animal Compassion.' This important document, created by a group of clergy representing more than 20 of the world's religious traditions, issues calls to action for people of all faiths to reclaim a commitment to animals.

We invite you to become a part of this movement for animals by adding your name to this important document and, in doing so, renewing your commitment to compassionate living.

Help Best Friends collect one million signatures from people of all faiths who are committed to making this world a kinder place for animals. Be part of this historic movement by adding your name today!"

http://network.bestfriends.com/Petitions/Detail.aspx?gu=religion&pn=6&g=922d350e41804f64aa372d2805b912c1

Thanks Veronica....seems like this bear is satisfied with the idea...I just love this pic, so relaxing, so harmonious

End the Suffering at "Great Cats of Indiana"

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/endthesufferingatgreatcatsofindiana

This is in my state -- I have a very special fondness for all of the big cats -- so, this is close to my heart!

Please sign the pledge sponsored by Alley Cat Allies!

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/113043231

Hi Everyone! Please support this petition by signing, forwarding and crossposting everywhere and to everyone. This would save so many lives it would be incredible to ban together on this one. I found it at the World Wide - Legal Action 4 Animal Rights group here on care2. What a great New Years Resolution it would be to reach the goal!  Add your thoughts of support to this e-mail and keep the ball rolling!   hugz & luv; Michi B.

Paola G.

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CLOSE ALL KILL SHELTERS IN THE STATES AND START ANIMAL SANCTUARIES

GOAL:100,000 SIGNATURES

SIGN HERE: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/close-all-kill-shelters-in-the-states-and-start-animal-sanctuaries

CLOSE ALL KILL-SHELTERS IN THE STATES AND START ANIMAL SANCTUARIES-WHOLE PETITION

Target: Senate Floor

Sponsored by: Kathy Chadwell

We the people of the United States demand that all kill shelters be closed and animal sanctuaries be opened to replace them. We further demand that spayed & neutering be made mandatory for cats and dogs in all States and this be made State or Federal funded. We the people demand our own Pet Project for this is the only way we will ever see a light at the end of the tunnel.

10 Million Plus Animals Are Euthanized Annually In The United States.

American Humane: Newsroom: Fact Sheets: Euthanasia

http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=nr_fact_sheets_animal_euthanasiaWe proclaim ourselves a super power while at the same time knowing no compassion or mercy. We ask that we rid America of this Shameful act and become a superpower of compassion for our domestic animals. (cats & dogs) We demand the no kill solutions now. We demand our Constitutional rights to join signatures and be heard. No more killing of these loving, loyal, faithful, INNOCENT creatures.

We the people of the United States demand that all kill shelters be closed and animal sanctuaries be opened to replace them. We further demand that spayed & neutering be made mandatory for cats and dogs in all States and this be made State or Federal funded. We the people demand our own Pet Project for this is the only way we will ever see a light at the end of the tunnel.

10 Million Plus Animals Are Euthanized Annually In The United States.

American Humane: Newsroom: Fact Sheets: Euthanasia

http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=nr_fact_sheets_animal_euthanasia

I thought you'd all like to see this neat video of monkeys bathing in a hot tub.What amazing creations of God's!

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=53140205

Then please sign this petition from the HSUS to end the use of chimps in research:

https://community.hsus.org/campaign/FED_2009_apeprotectionact?source=gabhie

Hi all!!

The University of California, San Diego student organization: VEG (Vegetarian Environmentalist Group) is happy to present an online petition which aims to reduce the livestock industry via means of removal of governmental subsidies for livestock farmers as well as implementation of tax for livestock products for their detrimental external social burden on the environment. Here is our petition link:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/livestock-production-reduction-for-the-environment


Please support us and help us spread the word! This is definitely an attempt at a baby toward in the right direction!

Thank you!
---UCSD VEG
http://ucsdveg.blogspot.com/

Be Vegan & Green
Be Peace & Love
Be the Change you wish to See

Please Give Hunkie a Chance at Life!

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/4/please-give-hunkie-a-chance-at-life

Please read and sign this new petition!

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