Action-Grimes Verdict: GUILTY For Saving A Life

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Grimes Verdict: GUILTY For Saving A Life KINSHIP CIRCLE PRIMARY - PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST AS WRITTEN 12/15/07 UPDATE Verdict: GUILTY For Saving A Life - Tammy Grimes, Dogs Deserve Better ALERT FROM / REPLY TO: tammy * http://animallawcoalition.com/ CONTACT INFORMATION TO PROTEST:

Ask Pennsylvania’s Governor Edward G. Rendell to PARDON Tammy Grimes for the “crimes” or theft and receiving stolen “property” in her action to save a dying, chained dog called Doogie. Governor Edward G. Rendell 225 Main Capitol Building * Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 ph: 717-787-2500 web email: http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Governor/govmail.html BACKGROUND: Tammy Grimes, founder of Dogs Deserve Better, was arrested September 11, 2006 for helping a dying chained dog named Doogie who could not stand in East Freedom, Pennsylvania. Read about the case with photo and video documentation: http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/doogie.html 12/14/07: A Blair County, Pennsylvania jury has found Tammy Grimes guilty of theft and receiving stolen property. Sentencing is set for February 23, 2008. FROM KINSHIP CIRCLE: After speaking to Tammy today (12/15), I understand her misdemeanor “crimes” could merit 1-2 years jail time. Although, she is more apt to incur a fine and probation at her sentencing in February. During the trial, Tammy and her lawyer were NOT permitted to show video footage of Doogie (called “Jake” by his negligent caretakers)...on the ground unable to move or stand for at least three days. Tammy wrote: “When we arrived, we took photos and video of Doogie. We

initially thought he was dead, as he was not moving and his back was to us. We found out the people were not home to talk to about him, so I made the decision that I would not leave him lying there on the cold wet ground for one moment longer, and I would accept all consequences of my decision.” TAMMY’S HEROIC EFFORTS IN PHOTOS & WORDS: http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/doogie.html Tammy Grimes, tammy I Was Found Guilty

12/14/2007 Today at 5:00 p.m. EST I was convicted of theft and receiving stolen property in a Blair County, PA courtroom... I will not stop working for chained and penned dogs. I hope supporters will stay with me... To still believe in us and the differences we are beginning to make in the lives of chained dogs... For you, Doogie: May you rest in peace, knowing you were loved and cared for [at the end]. FOR MORE INFO ON THIS CASE, READ ANIMAL LAW COALITION REPORTS: http://animallawcoalition.com/tethering-penning/article-271 KINSHIP CIRCLE REFERENCES: NOV. 2007 KC DIGEST: Tammy Grimes Jury

Selected - Gag Order Issued (not yet available on KC website) SEPT. 2007 KC DIGEST: Dismiss Charges Against Tammy Grimes (Doogie Case) (not yet available on KC website) April-June 2007 UPDATES: Grimes Wins Award For Art Honoring Saved Dog http://www.kinshipcircle.org/updates/updates_april-june_2007.html#anchor11 Jan-March 2007 UPDATES: Free From Chains, Doogie Has Died http://www.kinshipcircle.org/updates/updates_jan-mar_2007.html#11 Oct-Dec. 2006 UPDATES: Jury Trial Set For Dogs Deserve Better Founder http://www.kinshipcircle.org/updates/updates_oct-dec.html#8

Aug-Oct 2006 UPDATES: Arrested Dog Rescuer Tammy Grimes Visits One Happy Dog! http://www.kinshipcircle.org/updates/updates_aug-oct_2006.html 9/29/06: 2 Charges Dropped For Grimes; No Charges For Arnolds http://www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/9_29_06.html 9/20/06: Tammy Grimes Update: Vet Says Doogie Is Victim Of Abuse http://www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/9_20_06.html 9/15/06: Tammy Grimes: Save A Life, Go To Jail? http://www.kinshipcircle.org/letter_library/letter.asp?LetterID=1568 & seriesfirst=true 9/12/06: JAILED - SHAC 7 / Tammy

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