Post by RealPitBull on Nov 16, 2009 15:10:58 GMT -5
NOTE: The pix accompanying this email were pretty awful.
From: Animal Protection Watch Group
What: Rally in Dublin, Ga for 97 seized dogs that could be returned to cruelty/neglect and breeding for dog fighting
When: 8:30 a.m. until ??? Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Where: Laurens County Courthouse, Dublin, Ga
Perhaps you heard about the recent seizure of 97 dogs from East Laurens County on Oct. 15, 2009. The sheriff’s department, assisted by private investigators from Norred and Associates and the Dublin/Laurens Humane Society, executed a raid at the home of Monty Loyd. They were looking for evidence of dog fighting and/or animal cruelty. What they found were 97 adult dogs and puppies – mostly pit bulls, hidden in the woods over about five acres, chained with heavy logging chains in mud and feces.
The Dublin/Laurens Humane Society is providing medical and emergency care for the dogs, now being held at an undisclosed location to prevent them from being stolen.
However, not all of the dogs made it out. An 8 week old puppy was found dead in a dog food bag beside her siblings. The remains of three adult dogs were found scattered over the property. Near one skull was an empty shotgun shell; another skull was being used as a chew toy by chained dog.
Loyd is not a licensed breeder but has admitted selling some to dog fighters.
Two veterinarians separately documented the conditions of the seized dogs:
• scars consistent with dog fighting & skin infections from long-term bacteria exposure.
• neck wounds from the logging chains & embedded objects in their necks.
• all the puppies and some adults have severe intestinal worms and Coccidia.
• one of the young breeder females was nearly dead from Bebosia, a tick born disease that is prevalent among pits and fighting dogs with weakened immune systems.
• acute malnourishment (muscle loss and deformed limbs). Puppies as young as two months old had started attacking each other for food.
• most of the breeder bitches suffer from Entropion, a heredity eye disorder that causes the eyelid to roll inward causing severe pain and ulceration to the cornea. Consequently, some of their puppies have inherited Entropion.
THE CIVIL CASE TO RETURN THE DOGS
Monty Loyd was charged with one count of animal cruelty and neglect, and more charges are pending as the Dublin District Attorney reviews the investigation.
However, Loyd’s attorney has scheduled a civil hearing on Nov. 19, 2009 to demand the dogs are returned to his client or he says he will sue the Sheriff’s Office.
Laurens County Attorney Billy Kight is reviewing the case from a civil aspect to determine how many - if any - of the dogs should be returned. He said Loyd would have to meet state guidelines: adequate housing, food, water and veterinary care.
Loyd's attorney meanwhile, says that will be no problem – and says Loyd should be able to apply for a breeder's license through the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
The members of the Animal Protection Watch Group (APWG) do not feel merely meeting state codes will correct the overall treatment of these dogs. Therefore the APWG will be holding a rally on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in front of the courthouse during the civil proceeding.
OUR MOTTO IS: WE ARE WATCHING
Not only are we watching, but waiting to see who does right by these animals. We want the judicial system to know that we are counting on them to hold Loyd and others like him accountable for their actions to these defenseless animals. We want more than a slap on the wrist and a fine. The community and the animals depend on them.
Won’t you join us? We’ll provide refreshments and the inspiration! All you need is to wear purple (the color symbolizing animal abuse) and bring your support to Middle Georgia to help us start a statewide message: “We are watching…”
DIRECTIONS
The Laurens County Courthouse is located on South Jefferson St. in Downtown Dublin, Ga. From I-16 take Exit 51 (Hwy 319/441) and head North. Go about 4.1miles and turn left onto South Jefferson St. The courthouse is three blocks on the left.
To RSVP or for more information, email dublin@signarama.com or call Pam Smith at 478-275-5975 or 478-275-9267.
We hope you can join us, and even if you can't please forward this email to any animal advocates you know! Together we can change the future for animals in Georgia!
From: Animal Protection Watch Group
What: Rally in Dublin, Ga for 97 seized dogs that could be returned to cruelty/neglect and breeding for dog fighting
When: 8:30 a.m. until ??? Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Where: Laurens County Courthouse, Dublin, Ga
Perhaps you heard about the recent seizure of 97 dogs from East Laurens County on Oct. 15, 2009. The sheriff’s department, assisted by private investigators from Norred and Associates and the Dublin/Laurens Humane Society, executed a raid at the home of Monty Loyd. They were looking for evidence of dog fighting and/or animal cruelty. What they found were 97 adult dogs and puppies – mostly pit bulls, hidden in the woods over about five acres, chained with heavy logging chains in mud and feces.
The Dublin/Laurens Humane Society is providing medical and emergency care for the dogs, now being held at an undisclosed location to prevent them from being stolen.
However, not all of the dogs made it out. An 8 week old puppy was found dead in a dog food bag beside her siblings. The remains of three adult dogs were found scattered over the property. Near one skull was an empty shotgun shell; another skull was being used as a chew toy by chained dog.
Loyd is not a licensed breeder but has admitted selling some to dog fighters.
Two veterinarians separately documented the conditions of the seized dogs:
• scars consistent with dog fighting & skin infections from long-term bacteria exposure.
• neck wounds from the logging chains & embedded objects in their necks.
• all the puppies and some adults have severe intestinal worms and Coccidia.
• one of the young breeder females was nearly dead from Bebosia, a tick born disease that is prevalent among pits and fighting dogs with weakened immune systems.
• acute malnourishment (muscle loss and deformed limbs). Puppies as young as two months old had started attacking each other for food.
• most of the breeder bitches suffer from Entropion, a heredity eye disorder that causes the eyelid to roll inward causing severe pain and ulceration to the cornea. Consequently, some of their puppies have inherited Entropion.
THE CIVIL CASE TO RETURN THE DOGS
Monty Loyd was charged with one count of animal cruelty and neglect, and more charges are pending as the Dublin District Attorney reviews the investigation.
However, Loyd’s attorney has scheduled a civil hearing on Nov. 19, 2009 to demand the dogs are returned to his client or he says he will sue the Sheriff’s Office.
Laurens County Attorney Billy Kight is reviewing the case from a civil aspect to determine how many - if any - of the dogs should be returned. He said Loyd would have to meet state guidelines: adequate housing, food, water and veterinary care.
Loyd's attorney meanwhile, says that will be no problem – and says Loyd should be able to apply for a breeder's license through the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
The members of the Animal Protection Watch Group (APWG) do not feel merely meeting state codes will correct the overall treatment of these dogs. Therefore the APWG will be holding a rally on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in front of the courthouse during the civil proceeding.
OUR MOTTO IS: WE ARE WATCHING
Not only are we watching, but waiting to see who does right by these animals. We want the judicial system to know that we are counting on them to hold Loyd and others like him accountable for their actions to these defenseless animals. We want more than a slap on the wrist and a fine. The community and the animals depend on them.
Won’t you join us? We’ll provide refreshments and the inspiration! All you need is to wear purple (the color symbolizing animal abuse) and bring your support to Middle Georgia to help us start a statewide message: “We are watching…”
DIRECTIONS
The Laurens County Courthouse is located on South Jefferson St. in Downtown Dublin, Ga. From I-16 take Exit 51 (Hwy 319/441) and head North. Go about 4.1miles and turn left onto South Jefferson St. The courthouse is three blocks on the left.
To RSVP or for more information, email dublin@signarama.com or call Pam Smith at 478-275-5975 or 478-275-9267.
We hope you can join us, and even if you can't please forward this email to any animal advocates you know! Together we can change the future for animals in Georgia!
I still haven't gotten off my rump to contact them. Way too much crap going on here 
