Guest guest Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/pets/detail?entry_id=39735 & tsp=1 Ritchy, an 11-week-old Golden Retriever-Labrador mix, has not had an easy entry into the world. Her previous owner THREW HER out of a speeding pickup truck on a highway near Neosho, Missouri when she was... Puppy thrown from truck fights for second chance at life Ritchy, an 11-week-old Golden Retriever-Labrador mix, has not had an easy entry into the world. Her previous owner THREW HER out of a speeding pickup truck on a highway near Neosho, Missouri when she was just seven weeks old. A kind bystander brought the poor pup to a nearby veterinary clinic where she received medical care for her injuries. Because the person who found Ritchy was not in a position to keep her or pay for her medical bills, the American Humane Association awarded a Second Chance Grant of $200 to cover her treatment. The Coalition for Animal Rescue & Education (CARE) in Hillsboro, Missouri is currently taking care of her to help get her ready for adoption. American Humane reported yesterday that Ritchy is having worsening bladder problems and must now see a specialist. The organization is accepting donations for the Second Chance Grant and is working with CARE to get her the medical care she needs to thrive. (Missouri is known as the " puppy mill " capital of America, home to more than 4,000 shoddy and inhumane dog-breeding businesses, by one estimate. When I googled " puppies thrown from truck, MO " , numerous stories came up in my search. It would seem that the outrageous practice of tossing puppies out the window is an accepted method by more than a few Missourians for disposing of their unwanted animals.) " It is a miracle that Ritchy survived. Six other puppies were also thrown out of the window, but Ritchy was the only one that lived, " said Carole Pitzer of CARE. " She is a beautiful rust color, has a terrific personality, loves attention and loves playing with other dogs. She is a tough girl. " The harsh reality is that when organizations can't afford the medical costs required to help heal severely abused, neglected or injured animals, the animals are frequently euthanized. Second Chance grants help reimburse the providers of urgent vet care for at least some of their expenses. American Humane relies heavily on the generosity of the pet-loving community to award Second Chance grants. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a big difference for animals in need. Learn more about the Second Chance Fund and how you can help Ritchy and other animals who deserve a second chance. So, men are scattered and smeared over the desert grass, And the generals have accomplished nothing. -Nefarious War Li Po (Circa 750) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 This is horrible. How can people do that. , fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: > > http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/pets/detail?entry_id=39735 & tsp=1 > > Ritchy, an 11-week-old Golden Retriever-Labrador mix, has not had an easy entry into the world. Her previous owner THREW HER out of a speeding pickup truck on a highway near Neosho, Missouri when she was... > Puppy thrown from truck fights for second chance at life > > Ritchy, an 11-week-old Golden Retriever-Labrador mix, has not had an easy entry into the world. > > > Her previous owner THREW HER out of a speeding pickup truck on a highway near Neosho, Missouri when she was just seven weeks old. A kind bystander brought the poor pup to a nearby veterinary clinic where she received medical care for her injuries. > > Because the person who found Ritchy was not in a position to keep her or pay for her medical bills, the American Humane Association awarded a Second Chance Grant of $200 to cover her treatment. The Coalition for Animal Rescue & Education (CARE) in Hillsboro, Missouri is currently taking care of her to help get her ready for adoption. > > American Humane reported yesterday that Ritchy is having worsening bladder problems and must now see a specialist. The organization is accepting donations for the Second Chance Grant and is working with CARE to get her the medical care she needs to thrive. > > (Missouri is known as the " puppy mill " capital of America, home to more than 4,000 shoddy and inhumane dog-breeding businesses, by one estimate. When I googled " puppies thrown from truck, MO " , numerous stories came up in my search. It would seem that the outrageous practice of tossing puppies out the window is an accepted method by more than a few Missourians for disposing of their unwanted animals.) > > > > " It is a miracle that Ritchy survived. Six other puppies were also thrown out of the window, but Ritchy was the only one that lived, " said Carole Pitzer of CARE. " She is a beautiful rust color, has a terrific personality, loves attention and loves playing with other dogs. She is a tough girl. " > The harsh reality is that when organizations can't afford the medical costs required to help heal severely abused, neglected or injured animals, the animals are frequently euthanized. Second Chance grants help reimburse the providers of urgent vet care for at least some of their expenses. American Humane relies heavily on the generosity of the pet-loving community to award Second Chance grants. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a big difference for animals in need. > > Learn more about the Second Chance Fund and how you can help Ritchy and other animals who deserve a second chance. > So, men are scattered and smeared over the desert grass, > And the generals have accomplished nothing. > > -Nefarious War > Li Po (Circa 750) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 You wrote in regards to the Golden Retriever puppy being thrown out of a moving car:This is horrible. How can people do that. Me:I've been involved in greyhound rescue for almost 13 years now. I never cease to be amazed by the horrible, cruel things that people do to animals. It truly makes me sick. I like animals much better than I like most people - which isn't to say I think all people are bad. That isn't the case. But far too many are ambivalent at best when it comes to the suffering of animals, and far too many believe that animals are here simply for us to exploit and/or eat meaning (to them) that we can do whatever we want with no consequences and a clean conscience. Missie Harholdand Gracie the Ibizan Houndand Jeanie the Greyhoundgreyhounddog“Because nothing worthwhile in this country has ever happened unless somebody, somewhere stood up when it was hard; stood up when they were told – no you can’t, and said yes we can.” Barack Obama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Does your heart just shatter into pieces over that? Another really sad story - go see Alternet.com's headline a few days ago. People that abandon their houses because the bank is forclosing, are sometimes abandoning their pets in those houses. Hows the animal supposed to survive without food? It just makes one want to cry hysterically for these creatures. Its so cruel. BB, ~M , NATASHA HARHOLD <greyhounddog wrote: > > You wrote in regards to the Golden Retriever puppy being thrown out of > a moving car: > > This is horrible. How can people do that. > > > Me: > I've been involved in greyhound rescue for almost 13 years now. I > never cease to be amazed by the horrible, cruel things that people do > to animals. It truly makes me sick. I like animals much better than > I like most people - which isn't to say I think all people are bad. > That isn't the case. But far too many are ambivalent at best when it > comes to the suffering of animals, and far too many believe that > animals are here simply for us to exploit and/or eat meaning (to them) > that we can do whatever we want with no consequences and a clean > conscience. > > > Missie Harhold > and Gracie the Ibizan Hound > and Jeanie the Greyhound > greyhounddog > > " Because nothing worthwhile in this country has ever happened unless > somebody, somewhere stood up when it was hard; stood up when they were > told – no you can't, and said yes we can. " Barack Obama > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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