tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35938205752488310382012-02-16T08:43:34.017-05:00Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.comBlogger181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-11538890648336822882009-10-28T20:28:00.002-04:002009-10-28T20:54:35.234-04:00

A Mastiff is sentenced to euthanization after biting Red Sox Pitcher Tim Wakefield's wife. It was the second time the dog bit. Did this Hingham panel vote in favor of euthanization because it was the second bite, or because the second victim was Tim Wakefield's wife? I've been saying I should marry a Red Sox pitcher for years, in fact, since the Bronson Arroyo years. Apparently Portsmouth

Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-20128410331060694632009-10-22T13:22:00.002-04:002009-10-22T13:24:53.435-04:00

This is an outline and a rough draft. Have at it!Outline for dog presentation:Dog laws in RI are inadequate: *My story *Cumberland Story *Portsmouth Mastiff StoryOther towns that have Vicious Dog Provisions over and above State Provisions: *Bristol, Warren and Newport *Pawtucket, Providence and Central Falls *Military bans pit bulls and vicious dogs in base housing. *Australian Pres

Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-53807526396598831812009-10-20T11:14:00.002-04:002009-10-20T11:40:38.743-04:00

Following a vicious pit bull attack, where an Australian man was injured and one of his dogs killed, Dr. Wirth, the president of the Australian Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, speaks out on his thoughts on pit bulls. The story about the attack was posted on 10/19. Some quotes from the Doctor:"They are time bombs waiting for the right circumstances.""The American pit

Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-71949025591452974052009-10-15T11:08:00.005-04:002009-10-15T11:13:56.969-04:00

This is an exceptionally well written blog post on Jack Russel Terriers, and their problems with biting. Research credit, Craven Desires. Read the whole thing. http://terriermandotcom.blogspot.com/2009/10/pit-bull-rights-verus-pit-bull.html

Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-19422130011558899642009-10-15T10:15:00.002-04:002009-10-15T10:27:04.608-04:00

If you're going to let your leashed dog jump all over everybody? "Responsible" dog owners, whose dogs never hurt anyone, still make you deal with their dog all of the time whether you like it or not. This has really been bugging me since 9/5, seeing as my adrenaline levels rev up every time I see a dog. I hope I'll get over it, but for now, I don't want to get within 2 feet of any animal I don't

Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-53075166805872493582009-10-07T22:31:00.002-04:002009-10-07T22:37:25.311-04:00

I'm onto Zupf. This is old news now. 2/2008. I think I'm just going to stick to posting stories that closely parallel mine, but with more tragic results, that happened more recently, and closer to home. I have plenty to choose from. But this one struck me because the recently-adopted pit bull just followed the command to attack the child. The owner clearly didn't have much time to train him. Did

Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-69630885743162201312009-10-07T11:36:00.001-04:002009-10-07T11:38:38.218-04:00

Note that the owners of the dog are not expected to be charged.

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Oops, the photos are in reverse order. The first photo is 3 days after the bite, the next is the day after, and third photo was taken the night of. This is the part that's more like work. Uploading photos. As of today, I might admit that this is taking up a bit too much time. My online classes are starting up, and I'll have less time. So I'll put time into it while I can. I'll definitely be

Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-88800952343621995042009-10-02T09:41:00.001-04:002009-10-02T09:42:41.481-04:00

Just this past Saturday night a toddler in Worcester was mauled by his NEIGHBOR'S pit bull. http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20090928worcester_tot_faces_surgery_after_neighbors_pit_bull_attack/srvc=home&position=recent

Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.com88tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-65526923298153599762009-10-02T08:54:00.004-04:002009-10-02T10:02:44.958-04:00

There's a nice write up about the situation in this week's Sakonnet Times. http://www.eastbayri.com/detail/131609.html?comment_result=posted#comments-post It's on Page 4 of the 10/1 edition. Dave Holden of the RISPCA claims that repeat offenses from dogs like this are rare. I hope so. We all hope so. Some of my critics, (even some literate) are raising an eyebrow at how I have all this time for

Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-7254190950088393432009-09-29T21:28:00.006-04:002009-10-02T12:46:35.816-04:00

I've deleted my original post. Officer Hanson knocked on my door today. The Chief asked her to tell me, "Careful what you put in words, you will be held accountable." In a good faith effort to comply with that request, I've deleted what I assume was the objectionable blog post. I want the protection of the law. I do not want to compromise the law's willingness to protect me, or anyone.

Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-58268775531448892342009-09-26T18:31:00.004-04:002009-10-03T11:33:01.089-04:00

The dog is back, the restrictions imposed were weak, they are barely being enforced, I have no legal appeal, and I still have to live next to this woman and her dog. Is it time to lay down my sword? Enough making waves, it can only make the situation worse, perhaps? Or, within the limits of the law, should I continue to use my constitutional right to petition and freedom of the press to make

Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-32920131427153937042009-09-24T20:31:00.002-04:002009-09-24T20:42:55.878-04:00

Apparently the restrictions imposed by the esteemed panel have been met. Reno came home today. There is no "Beware of the Dog" sign on the front of the property, per restriction number 3. Restriction number 7 states, "Dog outside on owners property, any combination of the following may be imposed: Leash, Tie Out, Enclosure (any of the three.)" The photo above shows how this restriction was met.

Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-59633719836253689592009-09-23T14:17:00.002-04:002009-09-23T14:35:57.003-04:00

Reno the canine offender has been declared legally vicious. Welcome home, boy. Today, Wednesday, 9/23/09, at approximately 11:00 AM, the dog behind all this fuss was declared vicious by a tribunal consisting of the Head of the RISPCA, the Newport Animal Control Officer, and a Portsmouth Police Officer. The Tribunal decided that the first attack was not vicious, although it was in fact an attack

Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-86545094228262595662009-09-22T20:15:00.002-04:002009-09-22T20:28:44.749-04:00

The pit bull advocacy and rescue sites seem to have some of the best information to strengthen my argument. The following is from the Pit Bull Rescue Central. First, a brief quote on how they feel about pit bulls in general. Then, how they feel about pit bulls that bite. The whole site is listed under links. Pit bull type dogs are wonderful, loving, and very loyal companions; however, it is

Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-58748272337119007582009-09-21T09:27:00.000-04:002009-09-21T10:37:02.880-04:00

I've been handing out petitions all over my neighborhood. I'm up to about 75 signatures, including the on-line. Thanks! I'm growing increasingly troubled by the people who respond saying, "But I love dogs." First of all, lines 2 and 3 of the petition clarify that the petition is not asking for the dog to be put down. I'm actually going to start researching pit bull rescue locations, and no-kill

Sparkly Susannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593820575248831038.post-69352219801678550462009-09-17T23:03:00.000-04:002009-09-17T23:04:23.952-04:00

Post them here please.

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A male dog was adopted by an Island Park resident in June. The dog was adopted from Sakonnet Veterinarian Hospital. On Saturday 8/22/09 the dog bit a person playing with it on Park Ave. I'm not sure if the dog was leashed. On Saturday 9/5/09/ I walked out of my garage dog, saw the dog owner on the steps of her house next door, and in less than a second the dog charged at me and bit my leg. It

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