I know this is tough to read; you can click on the picture to make the brochure larger and read the whole story, but this is the version in a nutshell:

According to his owner, this Boston Terrier, Ace, was playing with the neighbor's dog August 23rd when the neighbor attacked him with a metal pipe. It happened in front of the owner's pregnant wife. He was rushed to the vet, where they patched the pup up. His owners called police, but the neighbor said he'd felt "threatened." The dog owners were told they could only pursue this case in civil court.

In the meantime, Ace's vet bills are growing. Friends are throwing a dog wash party to try to help with the cost. The day is September 9th at 3730 Cartwright Rd (map here) Aaal's Parking Lot, in Missouri City, from 8 in the morning until one in the afternoon. Small doggies, 30 lbs and under are $5, big doggies are $10. They're inviting anyone to stop by - pets or not - and I'm willing to bet by the end of the day everyone will be taking baths!

For more information email Brandi Jo at brandijo@sbcglobal.net or Brynn at brynnz@capbarbell.com.

ANY comments with profanity will be deleted as soon as I find them, and your IP address will be banned. If you can't make your point without cursing, you don't have any business posting.

I was in the neighborhood & stopped by the dogwash to give a donation...I met the poor little guy, Ace - he is a little itty-bitty guy, and appeared very good-natured!

His attacker, who was apparently 6'-4" could not possibly have felt threatened by this little dog!

   --Posted by: mkm at September 9, 2006 3:48 PM

We are the owners of Ace and just want to thank everyone for the kind words and well wishes. It has been overwhelming to see how many people truly care. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

   --Posted by: Brynn at September 8, 2006 9:36 AM

Poor pup! Hope he has a speedy recovery!

   --Posted by: Candie at September 7, 2006 8:00 PM

I'm so sorry and I feel your pain. Love-Grandma

   --Posted by: Rita at September 7, 2006 4:01 PM

Poor pup!! Good luck with your dog wash - hope it turns out great!

   --Posted by: Donna at September 7, 2006 3:59 PM

How I wish the laws were changed so animal abuse was a criminal offense that was dealt with harshly.

On the other hand, I hope the dog wash is wildly successful.

   --Posted by: Barb at September 7, 2006 2:43 PM

Someone should really get on this pet beater. There are just some really sick people out there.

   --Posted by: Jack Cosgrove at September 7, 2006 11:33 AM

I would like to beat that guy to a pulp. This really upsets me to see this innocent dog beaten for no reason. Good thing it was not my dog that was beaten b/c I would be in jail now for hurting that person.

I hope something really bad happens to that person who beat that sweet dog.

Grace

   --Posted by: Grace at September 7, 2006 10:12 AM