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March 2008
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Recently by Brad WoodardThanks to everyone who took the time to respond to my blog about the fates of 285 pit bulls seized last August from an alleged breeding for fighting operation in Liberty County. To be certain, pit bulls are a much maligned breed, and there is this age old question: Are they inherently dangerous? Or do people make them that way? It is a highly emotional issue, and reaction to the issue runs from one end of the spectrum to the other. ...Houston's Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, BARC for short, is hoping animal lovers will step in and help spare the lives of 13 FULLY VETTED dogs currently on death row. They have all been spayed/neutered, microchipped and fully vetted. So what's the problem? They've extended their stay and are scheduled to be euthanized by the end of Friday, Jan. 12. The shelter has an abundance of animals seeking homes and a shortage of space. Despite all of the vet care, they remain unadopted. Here's what you can do to help: ...Greetings everyone. Thanks for taking the time to visit Animal Attraction here at KHOU.COM. This is my first time posting here, but those of you familiar with my work already know animal welfare is a very important issue for me. Indeed, it's an important issue for thousands of our viewers. And we hope to carry on the fine tradition established on this site by my very dedicated former colleague, Lisa Foronda. That said, one chapter in the ongoing pit bull debate has come to a grim close. Perhaps you'll recall the story we aired last August about what authorities have described as an international bit b... |
