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\nis a complication of Updates and Info on this matter…we are supposed
\nto be civilized and I thought we vowed not to let this happen again, so
\nwhy are we doing this to our domestic canines?!<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nBlog is continuation of this previous blog<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net\/hphotos-ak-snc6\/188518_151256528268948_129426380451963_319248_880683_n.jpg\")
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\nfirst picture is Winston yesterday, when a plea was made for his life
\nto be saved by rescue. But numerous dogs who had rescues waiting met
\nwith the same fate as Winston. How can this ever be justified?
\nChesterfield Animal Control must be held accountable. I looked at all of
\nyesterday’s pictures and while the dog that was shot is hard to
\nidentify, from all of the pictures, this very well could be Winston. The
\nonly other dog who looks similar is Pookie and she is still
\nalive…thank goodness… How long, we do not know as the shelter
\nscurries to cover their tracks and takes the fifth. YELL SHOUT SHARE…
\nWE WILL BE THE VOICE FOR WINSTON AND COUNTLESS OTHERS… 22 dogs were
\nslaughtered today in the landfill by gunshots. Is this what the SC
\npeople expect to be done with their tax dollars? JUSTICE FOR THE
\nCHESTERIELD DOGS!!!!!!!!! Please, at midnight tonight, stop whatever you
\nare doing and take a moment of silence for those killed today.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net\/hphotos-ak-snc6\/188834_151189044942363_129426380451963_318828_987299_n.jpg\")
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\nyou look at Tracy Caves wall from yesterday, and my wall in fact, you
\nwill see where there was an urgent plea made for dogs the Chesterfield
\nSC shelter had indicated were in danger. Tracy worked hard and expected
\nsix dogs to be euthanized this morning… that was a tough bite to
\nchew…
\nBut, rescue goes on and the volunteers went to… Chesterfield SC this morning to pull dogs that HAD A RESCUE.
\nWhat they found were empty cages.
\nWhat they learned was too much to bear.
\n22
\ndogs and puppies were taken by the Chesterfield SC employees to the
\nlandfill and from the looks of things… used as target practice. There
\nare more than 22 shells found at the landfill. Volunteers did not want
\nthe job of taking pictures. None of us would have wanted that job. Look
\nat the dog in this picture and tell me that was a clean shot to the
\nhead!
\nFirst: Shooting a dog is not protocol. I am aware that it CAN
\nBE used in extreme circumstances. I am also aware if delivered properly
\nand quickly, it can be as humane as the needle…. but these were not
\nhumanely delivered. The dog in the picture did not die a quick quiet
\ndeath, as heprobably was running in an open landfill looking for cover
\nwith 21 other dogs.
\nIt is time to STOP THIS.
\nOnce again today, I
\nfind myself at a loss for words. And once again, I am blinded by tears.
\nWHEN DOES IT END? All I can say is I know this could have been Bella’s
\nfate. I am thankful she is safe. But I cry for the 22 who were
\nslaughtered today.<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net\/hphotos-ak-snc6\/188265_151275271600407_129426380451963_319380_2629814_n.jpg\")
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\nNEW PHOTOS. While cleaning her wounds today, it has become clear that
\nPersephone needs to be with the vet for a while. She is healing, but
\nwith her wound this open now and itching, she needs to be in a more
\nsterile environment. She is eating canned food with her meds in it. It
\nhurt to see her so hungry, and yet she backed away when a human came
\nnear. She also screams when we treat her wounds so she is in terrible
\npain and I know the vet can handle this. I do not have strong enough
\nmeds to care for her pain now. She is injuring herself more by
\nscratching. Sorry about the bad photo…my flash was NOT working and the
\nlight was dim.
\nWe have created a Chip In for Persephone and will add an amount after we talk with the vet tomorrow.
\nhttp:\/\/eaglesdenrescue1.chipin.com\/persephone<\/a>
\nYou can also donate via Pay Pal, listed in her story, or call the vet directly at 910-739-9411.
\nTHANK YOU… <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nI
\ndo not trust asking for help, but in recent days I have learned that
\nhumans can and do care, though I am still very leery of trusting one. I
\nhave shown no signs of aggression. I am a Bait Dog, VERY RECENTLY
\ntreated as just that and I need help. I have landed at Eagle\u2019s Den where
\nthey have no room, but have offered me another dog\u2019s play yard so I
\nwould not be sent to an Animal Shelter where I would certainly be put to
\nsleep with my injuries. It is surrounded and hard to get to for other
\nanimals, the safest place they could use. They have spent the last few
\ndays trying to care for me and get me well, though I refused all food
\nand medicine in the beginning. Because there is a very strong odor of
\nblood on me, they were afraid animals from the nearby woods, or even
\nother dogs, might try and get into my safe place. They found a very
\nlarge collar with spikes on it to protect my neck, taking no chances. I
\nhave been safe, surrounded by areas that would be very hard for any
\nother animal to get to, and the collar and leash remain on for my
\nprotection. The collar is padded underneath so it will do no further
\ndamage to me.
\nI crossed a huge milestone today. I not only ate, but
\nwill approach Beth and Jerry at the play yard door. I still step back
\nwhen they approach me however. They are following the rules and
\napproaching me from the side, allowing me space and time. They clean and
\ntreat my wounds daily, and have been told not to use dressings as they
\nneed open air to heal. As bad as they look today, they are far better
\nthan they were three days ago.
\nMy future is uncertain and I am
\nterrified, as you can see in my eyes. There is not much to say other
\nthan this. I never thought I would see humans help me or cry for me and I
\nhave seen that in the last few days. I have had them approach me to
\nhelp me, not knowing my temperament but knowing I would die without
\nhelp. I have had my wounds taken care of and I have screamed in pain as
\nthey were cleaned again and again. When I screamed, I saw a man and a
\nwoman (Beth and Jerry) cry for me. It startled me because I have never
\nbelieved I was even worthy of a tear before. I only knew I have been
\nhurt so many times and have so many scars. When I arrived in this play
\nyard I was near death and no one really thought I would survive, but
\nlove and care have brought me from death\u2019s door. Today, I was given a
\nname, because Beth said I had been to Hell and back, my name is
\nPersephone.
\nMy future is still uncertain and I can understand if no
\none wants to take a chance on an old worn out bait dog that was given up
\nfor dead. But I would so love to have a chance. I want to trust and
\nlove, but it will take a lot of time and patience to get me there.
\nFirst, I have to heal and I need lots of help with that.
\nIf you can
\nhelp, I know funds are very limited because of so much need, so much
\ncruelty from mankind. And there are many mouths to feed at the Den as
\nwell. I also know there may be some who think I am not worth it, yet I
\nhave learned that many angels do find me worthy of love and respect. If
\nyou can help, the place to donate is:
\nhttps:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CF7XNPKP9QFWE<\/a>
\nAnd
\nmore: If you are a rescue or someone who wants to take a chance on me, I
\ndo need a place to go. Eagle\u2019s Den WILL NOT send me away and WILL NOT
\nsend me to a place where I will be put in harm\u2019s way by humans. But they
\nwill send me to a place where I can get what I need. Until then, they
\nwill care for me and offer all the love and care they can.
\nWill you
\nlook into my eyes and try to help me… send me your comforting love and
\nprayers? I never knew it was possible to ask this before of humans, but
\nI was told it is ok to ask for help, that there are good and kind
\npeople out there. I have a new start now and a new name. As I said: I am
\nPersephone and like the Greek goddess I have been to hell and back. If I
\nhad my wish, and if wishes were true: I would wish that I had never had
\nto live this terrible life of breeding and being bait for other dogs. I
\nwould wish to be able to love and trust easily, but that will be a long
\ntime coming for me. Can you, will you show me more of the kindness I
\nhave never known before now? I want to live. I want to know what it is
\nlike to be loved at last. But first, I MUST get better.
\nThank You
\nfor caring enough to look at me and read this. I am lost because I do
\nnot know how to ask for help. Help has never been there for me before.
\nBut I am learning it is ok to eat the food and take the meds that are
\ngiven to me. I am receiving injections of antibiotics right now along
\nwith pain meds and cleansing of my wounds which MUST be treated daily. I
\nhave made it this far. Thank you for caring. Thank you for loving,
\npraying and for your donations that will provide much needed care for
\nme.
\nPersephone<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nTHIS
\nDOG\u2019S SCREAMS WHEN HER WOUNDS ARE TREATED WILL HAUNT ME FOR THE REST OF
\nMY LIFE!!! I cannot say more than that. I have written stories for many
\ndogs before, but this is the first time I have had trouble writing
\nbecause of the tears blinding me as the memory of her screams haunt me.
\nYou can smell blood when you approach her so the wounds MUST be cleansed
\nand treated so the smell is not so strong. We are in the country and
\nwatching buzzards circle overhead for the past few days has not been
\nfun. Forgive me for not doing Persephone\u2019s story the justice it deserves
\nright now … the justice she deserves. For the first time in my life,
\nwords fail me.
\nBeth<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net\/hphotos-ak-snc6\/199481_151422331585701_129426380451963_320497_211605_n.jpg\")
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\nis Anna. I haven\u2019t commented much about the incident in Chesterfield,
\nSC. I found out about what happened yesterday when Beth called me as I
\nwas leaving class for the day. As she told me what happened, a wave of
\nnausea hit as a flood of painful memories replayed through my mind of
\nanother dog that was used for \u201ctarget practice.\u201d The person that did
\nthis was a family member that I will not name publicly simple because
\nthere is nothing that can be done. It happened nearly 9 years ago. And
\nthe most that would have happened was he would have been order to pay
\nfor \u201cdamages to property.\u201d
\nIt was a nice warm spring day. Jazz, my
\nyoungest daughter\u2019s puppy, followed the 1st grader across the field to
\nplay with her little cousin. My brother came outside with a pistol and
\nstarted firing at the puppy IN FRONT OF MY 6 YR OLD DAUGHTER, HIS 4 YR
\nOLD SON, AND MY STEP-SISTER. I pulled up shortly after it happened.
\nLearning what happened, I confronted him. \u201cWHY?\u201d I asked.
\nHis response was \u201cI was mad\u201d
\nIn shock at the nonchalant shrug he gave before walking away, I shouted out \u201cSo, IF I GET MAD, I CAN SHOOT YOU!\u201d
\nTalking
\nto my (step-)sister, I found out that he had fired several times as the
\ndog was running away. He continued to fire as Jazz ran by HER trying to
\nget to the woods. We couldn\u2019t find Jazz and assumed he had gone into
\nthe swampy area and died.
\nAbout two weeks later, I was getting ready
\nto take the girls somewhere. I have never been so glad that my youngest
\nhad a habit of hiding her shoes so well that she couldn\u2019t find them. I
\nopened the door to go outside. About 5 or so feet from the bottom step
\nwas Jazz. When he lifted his head, blood spurted from a hole in his
\nneck. I could hear the sucking sound as air was pulled through the
\nbullet hole in his side. Another hole was caked with dirt but blood
\nstill oozed. The look in his eyes screamed, \u201cPlease, please make it
\nstop. I\u2019m so tired and it hurts really bad.\u201d Then he sank to the ground.
\nQuickly
\nI went back into the house, as one of the older girls was getting to
\nthe door. I told her to NOT to go outside, to keep her little sister in
\nthe back part of the house. She started to ask why, but I cut her off
\nwith one word. JAZZ. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DO YOU OR YOUR SISTERS COME
\nOUTSIDE UNTIL I COME IN AND GET YOU.
\nThe girls had all had a hard
\ntime dealing with the fact that their uncle shot Jazz, the youngest
\nespecially. No way did I want her to see him like this. Nor did I want
\nher to see what was getting ready to happen. I have no idea how he
\nmanaged to survive, but he came home to die. He and I both knew that was
\nwhat he was there for. Of that, I have no doubt. Otherwise, I would not
\nhave taken the pistol from my drawer to answer his request.
\nAs I
\nwalked back outside with tears streaming down my face, blood spurted as
\nhe looked up. The sucking sound of his breathing seemed a loud as a
\nsonic boom. He looked at my hand, and then he looked back up at me. As I
\nwalked toward him, those deep brown eyes filled with pain brightened
\nfor just a moment as he let out a sigh as if to say \u201cthank you,\u201d before
\nlaying his head down one his front paws. Tears still streaming, I
\nwhispered, \u201cI\u2019m so sorry, baby.\u201d The sound of a .45 rang out. His pain
\nstopped in a millisecond.
\nNEVER and I do NEVER in my life had I wanted to shoot someone until that day.
\nI
\nam well aware that there are some who will feel hatred for what I am
\nposting. That is their right. I know within myself that I did what
\nneeded to be done for Jazz. It was one of the hardest things I have ever
\ndone. And I have to live with it.
\nIt takes a very sick individual to
\nshoot as a dog for fun, for \u201ctarget practice,\u201d or because they are mad.
\nHow do you get justice if the person who commits such an act fully
\nbelieves he is within his rights? He has done nothing wrong in his own
\nmind. It\u2019s okay because he was \u201cmad\u201d.
\nI was talking with my youngest
\ndaughter and my father last night after I got home about the
\nChesterfield shootings. My youngest daughter seemed to have trouble with
\nthe idea that someone who worked with an animal shelter could do such a
\nthing. She knows there are times when animals are put to sleep, but it
\nwas the manner in which this happened that got her upset. I tried to
\nexplain to her that while most people who work with animal shelters
\ndon\u2019t commit such horrendous crimes, there are some people who go to
\nwork in places like animal shelters, elderly homes, or other places
\nwhere there are living beings that cannot speak for or defend
\nthemselves. They prey on those they view as weaker than themselves to
\nfeel empowered.
\nShe said that there should be something that can be
\ndone to try and keep those people from being able to work at animal
\nshelters in the first place. SHE IS RIGHT!
\nThere are ways to screen
\nfor this predatory mentality. Background checks can be required that
\ninclude looking at local, state, and federal criminal offenses. This
\ndoesn\u2019t mean that a person with a speeding ticket or failure to pay a
\nparking ticket couldn\u2019t work there. HOWEVER, if the person committed a
\nVIOLENT OFFENSE, it would not make sense to have them working at an
\nanimal shelter.
\nYes, what happened in Chesterfield is TERRIBLE!.
\nYES, SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR THAT INCIDENT. This is a suggestion
\nthat we find out if our local shelters screen indications that a person
\nmay feel empowered by exerting pain on another living being. We need
\nalso need to look at finding a way of reducing the chances that this
\nwill not happen again there or anywhere in the United States. There is
\nno way to be 100% sure that it would weed out 100% of the individuals
\nlikely to do these things, BUT it can PREVENT some of those individuals
\nfor working directly with animals that have already been abuse,
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