Topaz Settles In

So Topaz is settling into her new home... or is that Cole settling into his new crate? Silly little boy!






Well I thought I would update everyone on Topaz, our blue beauty that was adopted in August. It has only been 4 weeks but it seems like they have been a family forever. I really think I found the perfect family for her and that makes me feel good. :)





Topaz shares her home with her BFF, Cole. I think this little boy is going to have lots of fun growing up with Topaz. What do you think?

We love to get emails with updates and pictures.....and these just made my week! Thank you Roberts' Family!!

More on Abused Pit Bull

Well, I am happy it seems that the Pit Bull has a voice today. It has been a long time coming in Baltimore but over the years I have definately seen the tide changing for the breed. Hopefully this Task Force will be successful.

The Video is here: http://wjz.com/video/?id=73607@wjz.dayport.com


Aug 17, 2010 5:29 pm US/Eastern Program Tries To Save Pit Bulls From Animal Abuse
More Information On The SPCA's Pit-Fix Program @ www.mdspca.org

Reporting Suzanne Collins BALTIMORE (WJZ) ―

The popularity of the pit bull for its strength and sometimes for illegal dog fights, has resulted in a massive overpopulation, strays on the street and abused animals.
CBS

(8/16/2010)

WJZ brought you a story this week about a pit bull whose nose had been severed before the dog was dumped in a stranger's yard.

The SPCA tells Suzanne Collins pit bulls are the primary victims of animal abuse and it's trying to prevent that.

At the city animal shelter, there is one pit bull after another. The same is true at the SPCA. The popularity of this breed for its strength and sometimes for illegal dog fights, has resulted in a massive overpopulation, strays on the street and abused animals.

"If there's a vulnerable pet, no one is looking after the pet. Unfortunately that's an easy way to hurt something that's just there. And it's really hard to understand the mindset," said Aileen Gabbey, SPCA.

On Sunday, a pit bull with it's nose cut off was dumped in a stranger's yard. To prevent this kind of abuse, the SPCA has Pit-Fix.

By spaying and neutering pit bulls and reducing the population, there should be less abuse. On Tuesday, five pits had the surgery. A vet says they often come in unhealthy or injured.

"Yesterday we had two with scars on their faces, either fought or played really rough with each other or other dogs. We see a lot of undernourished dogs," said Dr. Cristina Mollenkopf, veterinarian.

The city Anti-Animal Abuse Task Force recommends the spay and neutering of pit bulls, but it does take money. The SPCA clinic will do it for a cost, but teenagers who own them often don't have the money or motivation. There's talk of educating that group of young people.

"Getting into schools, talking to schools. Getting into the juvenile system. Talking to people who may be offenders or starting out in that path," said Debbie Rahls, BARCS Shelter.

At the city shelter Tuesday, there was a nursing mother and her pups.

The female had a litter of four puppies. You take the two adults who were not spayed or neutered and double their numbers. That is why there's such a problem with a burgeoning population of pit bulls.

Most litters are six or eight pups. Pit bulls aren't easy to adopt either because some people fear they're aggressive.

"It makes me sad, but these dogs are so nice. If I had my choice, I would work exclusively with pit bulls," said John Clark, vet tech.



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Abused Dog in Baltimore

Couple Finds Abused Dog In East Baltimore Yard

Reporting -Adam May BALTIMORE (WJZ) ―
An East Baltimore couple found an abused pit bull in their yard.
CBS


A shocking find in a couple's East Baltimore yard.

Adam May reports a couple found a pit bull, mutilated and missing half its nose.

In this WJZ exclusive, they're sending a message to whomever did it.

"That's anger, someone expressed anger toward that dog," said Antoine White.

Antoine White and his girlfriend couldn't believe their eyes when they looked outside their home.

"It looks like someone actually bit his nose off, tried to cut it and all of that other stuff, and he's really bad off," said Tameka Greene.

The couple locked up the suffering pit bull. But they were speculating on why someone would do such a thing as they waited for Baltimore City Animal Control.

"Keep his way from finding his way home, because you know dogs rely on smell," said White.

Two weeks ago a city task force issued a report on Baltimore's widespread animal abuse problem, resulting in 47 recommendations.

"One of the best things to do is to educate the public as to what constitutes animal abuse," Caroline Griffin, Task Force Chair.

Dog advocates want better ways to identify the signs of fighting, abuse and neglect. They also want better preservation of evidence, more police officers assigned to animal control and increased spay and neuters programs for pit bulls. Lastly, they want new laws for animal crimes and even a cruelty czar.

The mayor is reviewing the proposed solutions

"I don't ask for a report or document that's gonna sit on the shelf, these are things we're gonna take and try to find way to implement the best recommendations out of it," said Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake.

In the meantime, the couple who found this dog has a message for its previous owner.

"Someone needs to cut your nose off, some needs to keep you from finding your way home," said White.

"How could someone do that to an innocent dog that like that?" said Greene. "I hope he can recover and someone can adopt him."

A veterinarian will examine the dog.

Topaz - Adopted....Again!

Well Topaz is now in her third home to date. First home surrendered her to the shelter. Then my brother and his girlfriend adopted her... things were perfect until their relationship changed. Topaz has been around infants and toddlers since she was a few months old and she is wonderful with children! Topaz, I think has met her match... The Robert's!

The Robert's application on paper was excellent. I felt very comfortable with them right away. Sue, from Twin Tiers Rescue, did a home visit for me with only a days notice! Thank you Sue!!! Sue gave the official thumbs up and we met the family at The Happy Hound Hotel in PA.

I think it was love at first site... but I will wait to see how things go. I think this was a perfect match! What do you think?