SweetSunShower's blog: "Animals"

ASSHOLES OF THE DAY... Please feel free to add to the list... ASSHOLE #1... Maureen McLaughlin...ASSHOLE!!! Central Ohio- FAKE Rescuer- drowns 650 animals!! Demoniac serial drowns 650 animals, pretending to be a rescue. There is a demon in this person's soul, who has accepted its influence to such a degree as to, blindly?, be used for serial murdering animals and keep a little fur from each victim and keep a record of what she did. Serious psychological problems. What has a grip on her with some twisted reasoning that she ought to do this? Why does she feel she should do this? Is it hate that she knows what she is doing but is driven by an evil spirit? Is it a wierd belief out of touch with reality that some demon has gotten a blind person to think is real? What lead to her first time? Was it sudden or premeditated and an obsession? Something is getting her to do this, using some hold, some wound or sinful trouble that she goes and does this, like when Cain killed Able, when God said sin was crouching at his door. Later Jesus said we are houses, and when He cast demons out, which he spoke to as separate beings, He even said that they will wander and then want to return to their old houses, the people they were in. rhonda Date: Mar 15, 2007 12:10 PM Bitch drowned 650 animals. Still loose! Ohio. Picture Central Ohio- FAKE Rescuer- drowns 650 animals!! OMG! Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 07:36:25 -0500 Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 1:22 AM Woman Accused Of Drowning Hundreds Of Animals Mar 14 2007 6:27PM Humane Society agents on Wednesday were searching for a woman wanted for animal cruelty. Prosecutors said Maureen McLaughlin admitted killing 650 puppies, dogs, and cats by drowning them in a trash can. McLaughlin recently told authorities she would fill a trash can with water, put the animals in a crate, and place the crate in the water. "She would keep fur from each animal that she killed and write the name and date and descriptions of the animals," said assistant city prosecutor Bill Hedrick. The investigation started when McLaughlin confessed to drowning her mom's cat and a neighbor's cat last week. Many of the animals she drowned since July 2002 were received through people thinking that she was a rescue. "No one would expect this going on and basically she's just a mass killer of animals," Hedrick said. Authorities were working to determine why McLaughlin killed the animals when they say she knew that what she did was wrong. McLaughlin was charged with one count of animal cruelty because Humane Society agents recovered only one carcass. Prosecutor Hedrick said he was concerned that she could be volunteering with local veterinarians or other rescues. Stay with WBNS-10TV and 10TV.com for more information. ASSHOLE #2... Daniel Blowe...ASSHOLE!!! Shot his mom's cat in the head!! NOW SOMEBODY NEEDS TO PUT HIM OUT OF HIS MISERY.. ASSHOLE!! A man was facing felony animal cruelty and weapons charges Wednesday after shooting his mother’s cat in the head, San Antonio Police said. Neighbors told police Daniel Blowe shot the cat, named Tigger, on his front lawn in front of children Tuesday evening. Blowe’s mother, Madeline Browder, owned Tigger, and she told News 4 WOAI Wednesday her son did not shoot the animal to be cruel. Browder said she and a neighbor had been taking care of Tigger since December. “I had a bonding with him,” Browder said of the cat. Browder said Blowe, her adult son, did not approve of Tigger. She said the cat had not been to a veterinarian and seemed to be sick. Browder said her son has been having personal problems, and Tuesday appeared to snap. “He ran upstairs, and I had no idea he was going to get the gun,” Browder said. Several neighbors told police that Blowe then shot the cat in the head. “Tigger was in a puddle of blood,” Browder said. “Danny got the shovel, picked him up, took him in the back yard and buried him.” Neighbors called police, and Blowe was arrested. “To him, he was solving a problem,” Browder said. “He was putting the cat out of its misery. He wasn't doing it to be mean to me.” Madelyn told News 4 WOAI her son has been emotionally distraught since the shooting. She said Blowe was admitted to the hospital Wednesday because he was so physically sick over happened. Blowe is scheduled to be in court next Thursday. ASSHOLE #3... Insurance companies...ASSHOLES!!! Descriminating against dog breeds!! Insurance companies ought to be embarrassed, according to Washington state Rep. Tom Campbell. "Taking homeowner's insurance away because of the dog breed a person happens to have is shameful," he says. It's true that some insurers discriminate against some breeds, either by not renewing homeowner's insurance, not accepting new customers, or charging more for policies based on what your best friend looks like. Which breeds are affected? That depends. Nearly all insurance companies that discriminate vote paws down on any dog resembling a pit bull or Rottweiler (so mixes with profiles resembling those breeds are also subject to restrictions) . But the list doesn't stop there. Even owners of Chihuahuas and Yorkshire terriers have been targeted. When Robert Pivonka, of Berwyn, Ill., sought a homeowner's policy, he says Geico turned him down because they don't accept German shepherds. Thing is, Pivonka has an Australian shepherd/husky mix. The Geico phone representative insisted, "Well, it's a shepherd, isn't it?" "I'll bet if I told him I had a `Gecko shepherd,' the answer would still be, `no shepherds,'" Pivonka said. Raleigh Floyd, a spokesman for Allstate, explains, "Decisions on breed restrictions are based on an extensive database of Allstate claims, liability and litigation. The specific (targeted) breeds do vary from state to state because insurance companies are state regulated, and experiences for one breed may be different in one state than in another." It's a point lost on Jill Buckley, director of legislative services for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). "I worked in the insurance industry as a defense lawyer for 20 years, and this just isn't sound underwriting, " she says. "It seems that if a breed is a risk in one state, that same breed would logically be a risk in another state." Currently, one company might discriminate against, say, Akitas in Tennessee, yet allow them in Kentucky. "One company may have great data, but how comprehensive is that really for all dogs of a certain breed?" wonders Richard Oram, vice president at Grange Insurance, a regional carrier covering seven states in the Northwest that doesn't discriminate based on breed. Carolyn Gorman, vice president of the Insurance Information Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based trade association, concedes most dogs of any breed never bite. But, she's quick to add, "Clearly, pit bulls, in particular, have had their share of bad press. A third of all claims against homeowner's liability are for dog bites. Let's not pretend there's no problem here." Rep. Campbell, a Republican, and Illinois state Sen. Don Harmon, a Democrat, are sponsoring bills to prevent insurance companies from discriminating based on breed. "I'm respectful of the right of insurance companies to have options, but there has to be a better way," says Harmon. Perhaps insurance companies invented that better way - a model they developed years ago - by rewarding good drivers with decreased auto insurance rates. Similarly, nonsmokers may pay lower insurance premiums because they're in fewer auto accidents. One alternative might be to charge dog owners 3 percent over the standard rate for homeowner's insurance. However, if the client's dog - of any breed or mix - passes a basic obedience class led by a certified dog trainer, perhaps the rate drops. It drops more if the dog passes the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Test (a basic temperament and obedience test offered by dog trainers across America). Insurance companies could also take into account whether a male dog is neutered (unaltered males are involved in more serious dog attacks). Many insurance carriers reward drivers with lower rates after five years without an auto accident. They could similarly reward dog owners after five years without a bite or other incident. In general, Harmon likes the idea of rewarding positive behavior and encouraging responsible dog ownership. Gorman, of the Insurance Information Institute, thinks such ideas are worth discussing. --- http://www.fortwayn e.com/mld/ newssentinel/ living/16902070. htm ASSHOLES #4... William Tod Bowlds...ASSHOLE!!! Dragged his dog to death!! please sign petition Kentucky Animal Cruelty should be a FELONY Target: Jay Wethington, Commonwealth Attorney, Commonwealth of Utica, Davies County Kentucky Sponsor: United Bully Breed Counci United Bully Breed Counci, United Bully Breed Council Signatures: 163 Goal: 2,000 Deadline: 5-13-2007 Recently Buddy, an American Pit Bull Terrier, was taken from his family under false pretenses. While Buddy was with 34-year-old William Tod Bowlds he was murdered. Buddy was chained to the back of a pick up truck. Buddy gave all his heart and soul trying to keep up with the truck as he was pulled to his death. The murder left bloody paw prints and marks where the dog was dragged to death. In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. -Martin Luther King Jr. There are eight states left in America that deem animal cruelty as only a misdemeanor. Kentucky, where Buddy was murdered is one of those states. We are asking the lawmakers of Kentucky to make a change. It is a fact that someone who will harm animals will also harm humans. It is mandatory that the state and local legislators use this horrible incident to enact a change in the law NOW. We are asking, the commonwealth attorney Jay Wethington, of Utica, Daviess County, Kentucky to enact the harshest misdemeanor punishment allowed in regards to the murder of Buddy by Bowlds. www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/866451848 ASSHOLES #5... ..ucket.com/albums/k252/lowkey_459/FU.gif"> Elstonville Sportsmen's Association...ASSHOLES!!! Sportsmen’s Association Charged for “Gutless” Acts of Cruelty From Farm Sanctuary Sportsmen’s Association Charged for “Gutless” Acts of Cruelty The Elstonville Sportsmen's Association 3133 Pinch Road, Manheim, Pa. has been cited with eight counts of cruelty to animals as a result of charges filed on January 22, 2007 in District Court. Charges were filed by Officer Keith Mohler of the Farm Sanctuary of Pennsylvania and stem from an event held at the club's facility on September 9, 2006 during which domestic turkeys were staked to straw bales and used as live targets during a bow and arrow shooting contest. The club was cited for eight violations of the Pennsylvania Cruelty to Animals Statutes including four counts of cruel ill treatment and four counts of offering live animals as prizes in a contest. Officer Mohler stated: "This case is about preventing wanton and unnecessary cruelty and upholding a basic humane ethic. This matter involves certain individuals seeking amusement from the senseless torture of animals. It was unnecessary, unsportsmanlike, and perhaps the most gutless act of cruelty I've seen." The prosecution of the case was handled by Assistant District Attorney Christie Wilson of the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. UPDATE: Turkey "Contest" Cruelty Ends in "No Contest"! A proceeding held on Friday, March 9, 2007, at 11 a.m. resulted in District Justice John Winters of Manheim, Pa., issuing fines to the Elstonville Sportsmen's Association after it pleaded "no contest." Assistant D.A. Wilson stated, "The club's conduct was egregious on that day and they have now been held accountable for their actions." Wilson requested the court impose the maximum fine of $750 for the cruelty citations and $250 for the live animals as prizes citations; however, Judge Winters elected to impose the minimum fine of $50 for each count. Farm Sanctuary's Humane Officer Keith Mohler stated, "This case sets a precedent that the gutless acts of animal cruelty perpetrated by the Elstonville Sportsmen's Association are in fact illegal. With full support from the District Attorney's office and local law enforcement, we know that wanton animal cruelty will not stand in Lancaster County. Anyone seeking to gain amusement from the torture of innocent creatures will be prosecuted and brought to justice." Thank You Animal Advocates! Thank you for writing to Donald R. Totaro, District Attorney of Lancaster County, thanking him for his attention to this case and urging him to seek strong prosecution. Thank you also for writing to District Justice John Winters, urging that he uphold humane values by convicting and levying strict fines against those responsible for the turkey shoot. IN A TIE FOR THE LEAD AS BIGGEST ASSHOLE!!!... The Canadian Seal Hunt...ASSHOLES!!! PLEASE SIGN PETITION baby seals will be skinned alive, ther bodys left behind with there familys. all in the name of fashion. please sign n forward. we still need lots more signatures. (bottom of page). thank you :o) The problem is not 'can they reason?' nor 'can they speak?' but 'can they suffer?'"


97% of the seals killed over the past five years have been under 3 months of age, and the majority has been less than one month old.


While using a wescam video recorder from a helicopter, a video footage was obtained. Veterinarians emphasized that the hunters failed to check for absence of voluntary muscle activity using the corneal (blinking) reflex, exsanguination (draining of blood), or stunning. Therefore concluding it "has an enormous potential to create suffering and is therefore unacceptable."
Seals in their natural habitat (video below)

The annual seal slaughter is the largest marine mammal slaughter in the world with an annual spring commercial quota of 325,000. The harp seals require large populations to survive. In the last three years, about one million were killed. They will become extinct in twenty years if they continue on with the killing.

Please have mercy for these animals.

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CUT DOGS HEAD OFF AND MAIL IT TO OWNER!!.ANOTHER ASSHOLE!!! Date: Mar 15, 2007 12:04 PM Dog's head left on owner's doorstep Minnesota police investigate pet’s beheading; humane society offers reward The Associated Press Updated: 9:01 a.m. PT March 15, 2007 ST. PAUL, Minn. - A 17-year-old girl who spent weeks looking for her missing dog unwrapped a box left on her doorstep and found the pet's severed head inside, authorities said. Homicide investigators were looking into the case because of the "implied" terrorist threat, St. Paul Police Sgt. Jim Gray said. The Humane Society of the United States said Wednesday it was offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. ALWAYS IN THE LEAD...BIGGEST ASSHOLE.... CHINA!!!!!!! DEADLINE TODAY! I wrote China. Did you? MASSACRE TOMORROW! Email your letter to the address given below and they will fax it for you!: ssdalrescue@gmail.com I am sure most of you are aware of the Dog Cull that is going to be underway soon in Chongqing. I have seen many bulletins about it. I am offering to fax letters to the Gov't in Chongqing for anyone that does not have a fax or cannot afford the overseas charges. What I ask: No profanity No threats PERSONALIZE YOUR LETTERS (even if it is just three sentences) No spam in my mailbox Send your letters to ssdalrescue@gmail.com and I will get them faxed ASAP. They will get lost if you send them anywhere else. This is very important! It is going to take TON of letters to get them to stop this mass murder. Get off your tush and write a letter! PLEASE!!! **************************************************** Here are 2 letter samples posted by members in Care2 groups : 1) Dear Wanzhou Government Officials: I wholly oppose the Wanzhou district's plan to slaughter all companion dogs in an anti-rabies sweep of the southwestern city of Chongqing. I understand residents must relinquish their dogs for extermination by March 15, 2007. Police will use electric shock to kill every companion dog in the area. I implore officials to cancel the cull, scheduled to begin after March 16. Please initiate a widespread vaccination program in place of violence. I urge local, provincial and national authorities to acknowledge vaccination drives as the most efficient means to assure public health. Gratuitous killing is profoundly cruel -- to both animals and citizens who love them. Beijing's similar clampdown on strays and unregistered pets generated such negative publicity, officials called it off. Individuals and organizations worldwide were outraged by accounts of officers beating puppies until dead. The media has condemned mass culls as a crude form of "disease prevention," especially when rabies can be managed through inoculation and cooperation between human, animal and municipal health agencies. Reactive mass culls have proven incapable of curbing stray populations or inhibiting disease outbreaks. I ask the Wanzhou government to respect its own citizens, as well as those around the world, who regard companion dogs as family members. Certainly authorities in a modern city can devise non-violent ways to handle public safety concerns. Please foster a culture of responsible guardianship, rabies prevention, and humane animal control. If the brutal extermination of dogs begins on March 16, 2007, it will irreversibly shame China and the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. In fact, mass culls in the Yunnan province (July 25-30, 2006) and Beijing (November 2006) have already prompted a worldwide boycott of Chinese tourism and products. Please call off the slaughter of all companion animals and restore China's integrity. I respectfully await your reply, 2) Another one : Dear Sirs. I am shocked to learn yet of another slaughter coming up in Chongqing. The world has not forgotten the recent death sweep of culls in other provinces. More than 50,000 dogs were viciously beaten, hung, electrocuted or poisoned. Some companion animals out walking with families were forcibly taken and clubbed on the spot. Others were defenseless strays, ambushed at night. Now, guardians in Chongqing fear for their dogs' lives. These reactive mass culls have proven incapable of curbing stray populations or inhibiting disease outbreaks. I implore the Chonging municipal government to respect its own citizens, as well as those around the world, who regard companion dogs as family members. Certainly authorities in a modern city can devise non-violent means to handle animal-human health concerns. Please recognize the growing number of Chinese households with companion animals. Some who opt to remain childless, or aged citizens who live alone, view dogs as companions or "children." Saint Bernards, Golden Retrievers and other large breed dogs are gentle giants who commonly assist blind or special-needs people. The animal-human bond is based in love and trust. On the other hand, the government is responsible for environment and disease control. Perhaps officials can implement a more effective and stable strategy. Other communities have successfully contained lupomania through vaccination or the de-sexing of dogs. I urge you to initiate a non-lethal plan that includes public access to low-cost vaccination, spay/neuter programs, and humane education. As you know, news of Chinese dog killings speeds across the internet and global press. Individuals and organizations worldwide are outraged by accounts of officers who corner barking dogs and puppies and beat them until dead. The media has condemned this crude form of "disease prevention" — especially when diseases such as rabies and lupomania can be managed through inoculation and a network of human health, animal health and municipal agencies. Once again, I respectfully ask Chinese officials to make enforceable animal protection laws a priority before the 2008 Olympics. You can begin by replacing dog massacres with humane and scientific tactics to control lupomania transmission. Please foster a culture of responsible guardianship and disease prevention. If Chongqing's brutal extermination of dogs begins on March 16, 2007, it will irreversibly shame China and the 2008 Olympics held in Beijing. I await your response.