Well, it's official. Vick is now an Eagle; he's coming to Pennsylvania.
(I'd like to call it Pennsyltucky, but I get in trouble from the Kentucky folks. I understand, Kentuckians—I wouldn't want Pennsylvania dragging me down either, but doesn't it just have a fun ring to it? You could use it too!)
Come on up, Vick, we've got our welcome mat out for ya'!
While some here in Pennsylvania may be astounded that we care so little about our animals as to put the welcome mat out for Mike Vick, I don't join them in their astoundyism. (Yeah, I know it's not a word, but I like it.)
How could I?
Pennsylvania has been making headlines in the last few years as, amongst other things, the puppymill capitol of the East and the state where abusive puppymillers, backyard breeders, and dog chainers are running rampant, killing and neglecting dogs, and prosecuting activists who videotape the cruelty and then help the animals. The abusers are never even brought to trial.
Anti-chaining legislation in Pennsylvania, now in it's third session, still languishes in committee, whereas in Georgia there are now at least 14 counties with very strong anti-tethering laws in place.
Vick, you got out just in time; seems they were about to stop tolerating you there!
But don't worry, Vick, we're your people! Come on up, the water's warm!
Pennsylvania has chosen abusers over animals every day of the week and twice on Football Sunday. The Philadelphia Eagle Powers that Be decided to bring Vick here despite angry protests and boycotts of their programs and sponsors—having obviously felt bringing him here was well worth any 'temporary discomfort.'
'Temporary discomfort' being blogs such as this, articles by animal advocates and organizations, and protests by groups who manage to round up enough bodies to make somewhat of an impression on media folk.
We are told by 'real' sports columnists to "just go away and be quiet," "your actions won't get you anywhere," and "stop behaving like children" because we have the nerve to boycott, protest, and make facebook groups against the Eagles and their actions in bringing Vick to Pennsylvania.
We are told, in disdain no less, that "our actions just bring down the cause of animal advocacy. If we just wrote a gentle letter and 'used this for the next occasion' that we would be better off. Just let Vick play now, slink off to our corners, and admit defeat. Be good little children, for Christ's sake."
I was once told that the difference between France and America is that in France they fear their people, and in America we fear our government.
It's time America started fearing it's people too! Social movements are not brought to fruition by people staying at home and shutting their mouths. They are created by momentum, unison, and righteous action to overthrow unrighteous behaviors.
Someday, and someday soon, enough people will be boycotting the Eagles or their ilk long enough and hard enough to take them out. And then columnists who tell us to step back and be good little girls and boys will be eating their words.
Someday, and someday soon, enough people will be demanding justice for animals that the correct people will be prosecuted, and prosecuted well and hard, for committing crimes against those who depend on us for their very existence.
And someday, and someday soon, enough people will be standing firm around advocates who film cruelty and take actions for animals that the powers that be will find they are no longer the ones in power.
The thought of that day brings a smile to my face.
So people, go for it! Protest! Boycott! Create petitions! And most importantly, create change.
For that day is coming, and soon.
—Tamira Ci Thayne, founder and CEO, Dogs Deserve Better
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Thursday, August 06, 2009
St. Bernards Suffering in Johnstown, Pa: Thayne's Attempt to get them help
Update #2: St. Bernards Suffering in Johnstown, PA: Inconsistencies in the Case, August 5th, 2009
This is the 2nd update on the St. Bernard case in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Thayne points out the inconsistencies between what the dog guardian has told the police and what he has told Thayne and the media. This case STILL needs to be pushed and investigaged, the police still need to be called on their failure to do their job.
ON WJAC they stated "police could not get a warrant." Let's clarify to that to "refused to get a warrant. Didn't try to get a warrant. Didn't even get out of their vehicle or otherwise life a finger other than telling the little women to get home to their menfolk." Yeah, that's more like it.
Watch the video, watch all three videos, and tell the West Hills Police Department you want the following action: 1. You want to know HOW the first St. Bernard died, you want to see evidence of euthanasia by a vet. 2. You want to know WHERE the second thin, matted up St. Bernard is and what is being done to help him. 3. You want to know why this dog's life was not important enough to take action on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsCiOyt0LfQ
Tell them you want: a 24 hour system whereby anyone can get help for a suffering animal at any time. Vet help. The help they need, not a bullet to the head. Period.
Here's the initial email that went out on Friday. It may make more sense for you to start with watching these two and then the third, above, if you haven't watched them yet.
Thayne tries to help two suffering and matted St. Bernards in Johnstown, PA, taking the advice of DA Consiglio and Judge Doyle, who insisted that Thayne would have gotten help for Doogie if she'd just called the cops. Let's see how that works here in Pennsylvania!
The dog pays the price.
Now this dog could be dead even as we type. Because no one will do the right thing for him. Horrendous!
Not only are the cops in PA horribly behind the times, but police are this way in many communities nationwide.
Stop tolerating the abuse! Thayne is not the bad guy. The bad guy is the one who left these dogs in this condition. The bad guys are the cops who refuse to do their jobs. Guess what, West Hills Police, there are these things called warrants, and there's this thing called the law which states that dogs in PA MUST have veterinary care. The guardian of these dogs is breaking the law and is breaking moral laws of both God and man.
Please call these number and demand justice for these St. Bernards and just treatment of all animals within their jurisdiction.
The dogs are located on Sons of Italy Rd. just off St. Clair Rd.
West Hills Police 814.255.4145
Cambria County Humane Society 814.535.6116
Mark Miller Dog Warden 814.623.3945
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FAYveQ2VYg
UPDATE #1: Please watch BEFORE you Call ANYONE!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eXvOeN9jlY
The dog is dead. Not because no one cared about him, but because the only ones who did care about him were forbidden to help him by those in power to do something about his suffering. This is an update to the Johnstown, PA St. Bernards, matting, suffering, one barely able to stand, and animal rescuers attempts to help then via 'the law'.
Did the dogs a lot of good huh?
If this infuriates you the way it does us, do us a favor. Call these three locations and tell them to STOP allowing the abuse to continue. it is their job to protect animals from abuse, not abusers from the law which should hold them accountable.
Please call these number and demand justice for these St. Bernards and just treatment of all animals within their jurisdiction.
The dogs were located on Sons of Italy Rd. just off St. Clair Rd.
West Hills Police 814.255.4145
Cambria County Humane Society 814.535.6116
Mark Miller Dog Warden 814.623.3945
This is the 2nd update on the St. Bernard case in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Thayne points out the inconsistencies between what the dog guardian has told the police and what he has told Thayne and the media. This case STILL needs to be pushed and investigaged, the police still need to be called on their failure to do their job.
ON WJAC they stated "police could not get a warrant." Let's clarify to that to "refused to get a warrant. Didn't try to get a warrant. Didn't even get out of their vehicle or otherwise life a finger other than telling the little women to get home to their menfolk." Yeah, that's more like it.
Watch the video, watch all three videos, and tell the West Hills Police Department you want the following action: 1. You want to know HOW the first St. Bernard died, you want to see evidence of euthanasia by a vet. 2. You want to know WHERE the second thin, matted up St. Bernard is and what is being done to help him. 3. You want to know why this dog's life was not important enough to take action on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsCiOyt0LfQ
Tell them you want: a 24 hour system whereby anyone can get help for a suffering animal at any time. Vet help. The help they need, not a bullet to the head. Period.
Here's the initial email that went out on Friday. It may make more sense for you to start with watching these two and then the third, above, if you haven't watched them yet.
Thayne tries to help two suffering and matted St. Bernards in Johnstown, PA, taking the advice of DA Consiglio and Judge Doyle, who insisted that Thayne would have gotten help for Doogie if she'd just called the cops. Let's see how that works here in Pennsylvania!
The dog pays the price.
Now this dog could be dead even as we type. Because no one will do the right thing for him. Horrendous!
Not only are the cops in PA horribly behind the times, but police are this way in many communities nationwide.
Stop tolerating the abuse! Thayne is not the bad guy. The bad guy is the one who left these dogs in this condition. The bad guys are the cops who refuse to do their jobs. Guess what, West Hills Police, there are these things called warrants, and there's this thing called the law which states that dogs in PA MUST have veterinary care. The guardian of these dogs is breaking the law and is breaking moral laws of both God and man.
Please call these number and demand justice for these St. Bernards and just treatment of all animals within their jurisdiction.
The dogs are located on Sons of Italy Rd. just off St. Clair Rd.
West Hills Police 814.255.4145
Cambria County Humane Society 814.535.6116
Mark Miller Dog Warden 814.623.3945
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FAYveQ2VYg
UPDATE #1: Please watch BEFORE you Call ANYONE!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eXvOeN9jlY
The dog is dead. Not because no one cared about him, but because the only ones who did care about him were forbidden to help him by those in power to do something about his suffering. This is an update to the Johnstown, PA St. Bernards, matting, suffering, one barely able to stand, and animal rescuers attempts to help then via 'the law'.
Did the dogs a lot of good huh?
If this infuriates you the way it does us, do us a favor. Call these three locations and tell them to STOP allowing the abuse to continue. it is their job to protect animals from abuse, not abusers from the law which should hold them accountable.
Please call these number and demand justice for these St. Bernards and just treatment of all animals within their jurisdiction.
The dogs were located on Sons of Italy Rd. just off St. Clair Rd.
West Hills Police 814.255.4145
Cambria County Humane Society 814.535.6116
Mark Miller Dog Warden 814.623.3945
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