National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference Atlanta GA May 05-07

The National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference May 05-07, 2014 will be in Atlanta, GA. It is free! There, the new cruelty bill language will be discussed. Many other animal cruelty investigation and prosecution courses will be taught. This is open to anyone involved in animal cruelty cases including law enforcement (animal control & POST officers), prosecutors, judges, lawyers, veterinarians, vet techs, social workers,  domestic violence advocates, agriculture and health department  directors/ inspectors, animal shelter employees, animal behaviorist, teachers, trainers, animal advocates, etc.Professional education hours will be offered to those attending (see the link below)

Please be sure everyone in your community knows about this wonderful conference!  You might want to hand carry this information to animal control, the district attorney, the solicitor, veterinarians, rescues, etc.  Thank you for getting the word out!

May 05-07, 2014; Monday - Wednesday
4th National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference
Atlanta, GA - State Bar of Georgia Headquarters - 104 Marietta St. NW Atlanta, GA 30303

Please click here to register 

 http://apainc.org/default.aspx?menuitemid=127

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Georgia HB 863 Animal Anti-Cruelty bill PASSED 166 to 1!

Georgia HB 863 Animal Anti-Cruelty bill PASSED 166 to 1!

Please stop calling now!  You may want to send a THANK YOU email to your Rep.

 

We will let you know if you need to contact the Senate. For now, NO more calls, please.

 

Bryan Grant 

bgrant@sepetrescue.org

 

VOTE YES ON HB 863

Prosecuting Attorney’s Counsel of Georgia (PACGA)

drafted & supports this bill

Today,  Monday, February 24, 2014, House Bill 863 will come to a vote on the floor of the Georgia House.  HB 863 represents the best effort in over a decade to make substantial improvements to Georgia's Cruelty to Animals statute.  These include:

·         Providing for felony punishment for the deliberate torture of animals, even if the animal is not seriously injured;

·         Providing for felony punishment for intentionally poisoning an animal;

·         Specifically providing for felony punishment for the most serious neglect-type cases (heretofore, all neglect cases were treated as misdemeanors, even where the animal dies or is seriously injured as a result of the neglect);

·         Penalties provisions increased for a second felony (1 – 10 year)

·         Clarifying language within various parts of the statute to make it easier for law enforcement and animal control officers and prosecutors to establish what neglect-type behaviors constitute a violation;

·         Closing a loophole in existing law which allows a person involved in a crime (say, a burglary) to injure or kill an animal (say, the family dog inside the house being burglarized that attacks the burglar) and still be justified in doing so; and

·         Providing that, in order for a person to kill or injure an animal and claim "self-defense", the threat posed by the animal must be imminent and not a hypothetical or imagined threat which might possibly occur in the future.

HB 863 is a carefully-crafted by line prosecutors and PACGA and is a conservative piece of legislation.  It accomplishes the above goals while still providing protection for otherwise-legal activities involving animals such as hunting, fishing, trapping, agricultural and animal husbandry practices, medical and scientific research, and the like.

Georgia! ACTION NEEDED TODAY! Vote YES on HB 863 Starvation/Torture #gapol #petrescue

Georgia! ACTION NEEDED TODAY! Vote YES on HB 863 Starvation/Torture #gapol #petrescue

Dear friends,
HB 863 may be voted on as early as Monday at the GA Capitol! The time is NOW! Please contact your GA state representative and put VOTE YES on HB 863 in the subject line.

This bill will strengthen the prosecution of those who starve and torture animals. We must act today!


    To find your GA Rep go to www.votesmart.org and put in your zip code plus the four numbers after it. Your elected officials will come up and you can email directly from that site. Or you can copy the email address and send otherwise.Keep the contact info for your representative and senator! You will need it when we have other bills very soon.
    To find your zip plus four, go to www.usps.com. Look under quick tools and click on look up zip code. put in your address, state and your zip+4 will pop up.


Please act today. GA PETS, your lobbying group, has worked long and hard to get this bill to this point. For the animals around our state, it needs to pass!  Thanks you and please pass on.

Douglasville GA #PetRescue Transport Fundraiser for Bonded Pair! Please help!

RT @SEPRR Douglasville GA #petrescue transport #bitcoin fundraiser for bonded pair! http://ow.ly/s3iGt

This bonded pair has a rescue in place for them, 501, but need help getting there via trasnport....I know it's the holiday, for I am broke as well, lol, but please dig deep to help them live.. They are already covered for vetting ( neuter/rabies ), by a generous regular helper..... please leave a comment on how much you can contribute..... Thanks!

For more info, call: 770.942.5961

Melbourne FL #URGENT Please help #PetRescue Oliver and Bear in Brevard County Animal Services

 Please cross post

CONTACT:
Brevard County Animal Services
321 253 6608 shelter

South Animal Care Center (SACC)
5100 W. Eau Gallie Boulevard 
Melbourne, FL 32935

Oliver is a sweet, 7 year old Australian Shepherd mix.  COMPLETELY housebroken and very good on a leash.  He loves to go for walks.  Older dogs have a hard time getting out of the shelter, so if you think you may be able to give him a forever home, PLEASE come and check him out.  I know you will love him!

ID A621278

Bear is a great dog.  He’s a Lab mix, between 2 and 3 years old.  He sits, stays and walks well on a leash.  He loves to play with toys.  Unfortunately, most people overlook Bear because he jumps up and down in his kennel.  The reason he does this is because he gets so excited about getting out to go for his walk.  He just needs more exercise.  He really is a great dog but unfortunately he has been there a LONG time and I fear won't be kept much longer.  Please, please, if you think he may be the dog for you, come take him out. You won't be sorry!

ID A618406

 

Thank you,

Michele

P.S. I am at the County shelter (SACC) Mon., Wed., and Fri. 12 - 2:30, and will be glad to assist you with either of these dogs.  Or for more info, call me at 321 984-1398 and leave a message.

Milo Vibrant Yellow Lab in Atlanta Fulton County needs #petrescue or #adoption!

This is Milo. He loves to fetch and run. He's very people oriented and shares a kennel with a couple of dogs. He's around 4 years old. He was picked up as a stray. He's HW+.

To #petrescue #adopt #foster: 

kmoyershorton@fultonanimalservices.com
Phone (404) 613-9157
Fax (404) 792-3970

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HOURS:
Monday through Friday: 11am - 7pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am - 6pm

Adopt a pet today!
http://www.fultonanimalservices.com

Please help us keep our dogs comfortable. Donate a Kuranda bed!

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Milo Vibrant Yellow Lab in @FCASPets Atlanta Fulton County needs #petrescue or #adoption!   http://ow.ly/oDzDc  

PLEASE SEND TO ALL THE RESCUE FOLK YOU KNOW. THANK YOU. THIS IS POLK COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL, 55 MILES WEST OF DOWNTOWN ATLANTA. A RURAL COUNTY IN WHICH OWNERS SURRENDER A HIGH % OF PUREBRED DOGS, THIS SHELTER MUST EUTHANIZE WEEKLY.  THE DIRECTOR, JEFF CRAWFORD, IS INTERESTED IN RESCUE GROUPS VISITING ON A REGULAR BASIS - PLEASE CONTACT HIM DIRECTLY:   jcrawford@polkga.org   OR   770.749.8908    PLEASE CONSIDER ADOPTING OR RESCUING YOUR NEXT PET!  Hours + Address :  http://www.polkgeorgia.org/public-safety/animal-control.aspx Current pets on Petfinder : Click Here      Please contact the Polk County shelter ~ call 770.749.8908    Email pspp_inc@yahoo.com    fax 770.749.8996 Molly Edit | Delete Dog:  Hound Age:  Adult Added:  10/03/12 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   19900225 Edit | Delete Dog:  Chihuahua Age:  Young Added:  05/24/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   19899588 Edit | Delete Dog:  Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie Age:  Young Added:  05/24/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   19959677 Edit | Delete Dog:  American Staffordshire Terrier Age:  Baby Added:  05/24/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   19898192 Edit | Delete Dog:  Hound Age:  Young Added:  05/24/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   Copper Edit | Delete Cat:  Domestic Short Hair Age:  Adult Added:  05/24/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   Billy, Willie, Dilly Edit | Delete Cat:  Tabby Age:  Baby Added:  05/24/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   19940790 Edit | Delete Dog:  Boxer Age:  Young Added:  05/24/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   1995-1163 Edit | Delete Dog:  Collie Age:  Baby Added:  05/25/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   Bailee Edit | Delete Cat:  Calico Age:  Adult Added:  05/25/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   19940517 Edit | Delete Dog:  Black Labrador Retriever Age:  Baby Added:  05/25/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   Dolly, Molly, Holly &Jazzy Edit | Delete Cat:  Tabby Age:  Baby Added:  05/25/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   19940511 Edit | Delete Dog:  Black Labrador Retriever Age:  Baby Added:  05/25/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   19900195 Edit | Delete Dog:  Yellow Labrador Retriever Age:  Baby Added:  05/25/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   19900163 Edit | Delete Dog:  Yellow Labrador Retriever Age:  Baby Added:  05/25/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   20003024 Edit | Delete Dog:  Labrador Retriever Age:  Baby Added:  05/30/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   Mom n Pups Edit | Delete Dog:  Labrador Retriever Age:  Young Added:  05/30/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   19989556 Edit | Delete Dog:  German Shepherd Dog Age:  Baby Added:  05/30/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   19959677 Edit | Delete Dog:  Staffordshire Bull Terrier Age:  Baby Added:  05/30/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   Litter of 9 Edit | Delete Dog:  Labrador Retriever Age:  Baby Added:  05/31/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   Litter of 7 Edit | Delete Dog:  Labrador Retriever Age:  Baby Added:  05/31/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   20010862 Edit | Delete Dog:  Redbone Coonhound Age:  Baby Added:  05/31/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   20018151 Edit | Delete Dog:  Yellow Labrador Retriever Age:  Baby Added:  05/31/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   1999-1043 Edit | Delete Dog:  Collie Age:  Baby Added:  05/31/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   19991015 Edit | Delete Dog:  Collie Age:  Baby Added:  05/31/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   1999-7088 Edit | Delete Dog:  Golden Retriever Age:  Baby Added:  05/31/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   19961702 Edit | Delete Dog:  Boxer Age:  Young Added:  05/31/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   19970852 Edit | Delete Dog:  Chocolate Labrador Retriever Age:  Young Added:  05/31/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status:   20021533 Edit | Delete Dog:  Anatolian Shepherd Age:  Young Added:  05/31/13 Location:  Polk County Animal Control Status: