My Mission  Deanna Raeke
Dog Lover & Proud Pet Parent
Passionate when it comes to my canine companions as well as dogs everywhere, it's my mission to raise awareness of any issues that affect them, from their health, food and nutrition and training to their welfare. Canine advocacy is something that everyone who cares about dogs needs to be aware of and we all need to share that and raise our voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.
 Andrea Rosebrock
Andrea has come onboard FTLTD to help out by contributing some stories and following-up with her "Justice Round-Up" series.
For the Love of the Dog is my small effort to do that. Please, won't you help me!
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By Andrea, on July 28th, 2010 |  Here are a few updates on some cases we’ve reported. There has been a lot of activity in the news with stuff we’ve been following. I’ve got a whole bunch for the next Justice Round-Up. But some of these are too important (and rather…entertaining) to wait for a decision and sentencing.
 Heather O’Kelley
See this photo? This is Heather O’Kelley yelling “Get out of my face or I will hurt you”. Nice, huh? O’Kelley pleaded not guilty today in court without a lawyer. She’s accused of neglecting and starving Sadie, a Labrador mix that was initially adopted by Caitlin and Danny Snow from New Hope Alliance. If want to enjoy her entire hissy fit, view the KFOX TV news video HERE.
I may have hinted that Heather fell out of the Stupid Tree, but showing up in court to address criminal charges without a lawyer just seals it. In the legal world, doing that means Go Straight to Jail. Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect 200 Dollars.
And she’s still blaming Caitlin and Danny Snow for abandoning Sadie and pointing the finger to her. Ok, let us take a look at Caitlin and Danny Snow.
Danny Snow is currently in the Army and is a Tanker 19K. And Caitlin is your run of the mill Army wife. Check out Danny Snow’s Myspace and Mrs. Snow’s Myspace.
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By Andrea, on July 13th, 2010 |  Toledo Ohio seems to be the center of the universe this month. Just three weeks ago, a Toledo dog was kidnapped from his owner’s yard and shot. Now we have another dog shooting in Toledo. This time, by the dog’s owner and his “friend”.
Arrested are the dog’s owner, Lawrence Mick, and his friend, Adam Collins. Sarge sat in his kennel while the two shot at him. Sarge survived the shooting with six 25-caliber bullets to his head and chest. Witnesses described how the two men “took turns shooting the dog while it was in the cage and the dog was screaming.”
Lawrence Mick told police that Sarge had bitten him and he thought the dog was vicious. They were trying to move and reinforce the dog’s kennel, but Sarge became agitated – barking and trying to escape the kennel. They stated they couldn’t calm him down.
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By Andrea, on July 6th, 2010 | I rounded up a real bunch for you today. The pathetic and piss-poor sentences on this bunch are sickening. In fact, I don’t know WHO to start with.
 Tiara Davis
She kicked the crap out of her little dog in the Grant House elevator. She’s 200 pounds of – I don’t know what – against a 9 pound Pomeranian. Read Deanna’s story here.
Pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and agreed to complete 12 weeks of anger management classes and 100 hours of community service. As part of her plea, Davis promised she would not own another pet for at least five years. Davis will only serve jail time, a maximum of 15 days, if she violates the terms of her agreement.
Disorderly Conduct. Fifteen days. That’s, uh, quite the punishment.
I guess it didn’t help when the prosecutor burst out laughing in court while reading her alleged police statements into the record just this past April. Davis had allegedly told cops she lit into the pup because he was “pissing and s – - ting” indoors. The prosecutors offered her a 60-day jail sentence. She rejected it. Well, she got a reduced sentence and charge. Note to all prosecutors out there. Do not laugh when presenting animal cruelty charges to the court. Judges may not appreciate your version of decorum.
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By Andrea, on July 3rd, 2010 |  This is hideous. I cannot believe that I have not put my fist through my front door after watching this video and reading the news reports on it. What you are about to see is a premediated and deliberate act of animal cruelty.
This is Tyson, a 9-year-old Rottweiler/shepherd mix. On June 23, his owner, Josh Luck, found him bleeding in the bushes. Josh Luck thought his dog was hit by a car. But after taking Tyson to a specialist in Michigan, it was horrible news.
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By Admin - Deanna, on July 1st, 2010 | Well, it’s that time of the year again and the Fourth of July is almost upon us. No doubt there will be many celebrations this weekend so I wanted to take the time to pass along some great health and safety tips for your dog from the ASPCA.
Fourth of July Safety Tips
For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family,including the four-legged members of the household. While it may seem like a great idea to reward Rover with scraps from the grill and bring him along to watch fireworks, in reality some festive foods and products can be potentially hazardous to your pets. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers the following tips:
- Never leave alcoholic drinks unattended where pets can reach them. Alcoholic beverages have the potential to poison pets. If ingested, the animal could become very intoxicated and weak, severely depressed or could go into a coma. Death from respiratory failure is also a possibility in severe cases.
 Do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent product to your pet that is not labeled specifically for use on animals. Ingestion of sunscreen products can result in drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and lethargy. The misuse of insect repellent that contains DEET can lead to neurological problems.
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By Andrea, on June 26th, 2010 | It’s time for a little fun! Let’s take a peak at songs written about dogs by popular music artists. Anything can inspire artists whether you’re a painter, sculptor, author, or rock star. Dogs are a popular theme. In fact, dogs hold very serious roles in practically every visual, print, and spoken art form.
 First up and my favorite: Me and My Arrow from Harry Nilsson’s The Point.
A fable about a boy named Oblio, the only round-headed person in the Pointed Village, where by law everyone and everything had to have a point. To make sure he fits in, his mother knitted him a pointed cap. And like any good parents, they gave him a dog – Arrow.
The album was released in 1971 and the animated film version of The Point first aired on TV February 1971. It’s a fabulous story for all ages and teaches a very valuable lesson. Both the DVD and CD are available online for purchase.
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By Andrea, on June 21st, 2010 |  Take Your Dog to Work Day was first started in 1996 by Pet Sitters International in the United Kingdom. The day celebrates the great companions dogs make and encourages adoptions from local shelters, rescue groups and humane societies. It’s a fun way for employees to introduce their four-legged “best friend” to co-workers in hopes that dog-less co-workers will be encouraged to adopt when they witness the human-animal bond. The United States took up this tradition in 1999.
Having dogs in the workplace has been shown to reduce stress and improve employee morale. Employees are more willing to work longer hours and it’s also a nice recruiting tool. A company that has a pet-friendly policy will appear more attractive to prospective employees.
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By Andrea, on June 9th, 2010 | Here we go…another edition of Justice Round-Up. We got quite the bunch here.
 Mary Wild
The “professional” dog handler who allowed 7 of 8 show dogs to roast to death in her van after returning from a dog show. She was charged with 8 misdemeanor counts of animal abuse. Read the background story here. She chose to forgo a jury trial for a bench trial. BIG MISTAKE.
Guilty on all 8 counts.
The judge stated he did not believe that Wild intended to hurt the show dogs in her care. But she should have known better. She faces 8 years in jail and $1,000 fine for each count. Sentencing is scheduled for July 1, 2010.
We know she won’t get sentenced to the max. We’ve seen enough of these paltry sentences to not get our hopes to high. But it’s a little harder to appeal a bench trial verdict. In fact, it’s nearly impossible. We can only hope that the guilty verdict opens the floodgates for the civil lawsuits. That should keep her busy for a while. It’s hard to state in civil court “I didn’t do it” when a judge declares you guilty in criminal court. She was paid money to show these dogs and she was negligent in caring for living beings that belonged to other people.
Mary Wild and her mother, Jeannie Wild, have their own dog breeding business, Wild Wind Malamutes. I, uh, expect the prices on puppies will be raised real soon.
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By Andrea, on May 29th, 2010 | 
This holiday weekend between the cookouts, parades, and the extra day off, please take some time to remember our Military Heroes. The men and women who died for our country, and the ones currently on tour of duty overseas.
Also take the time to remember our Military Working Dogs. America’s war dogs are trained to recognize booby traps, mines tunnels, weapons caches, and warn troops about ambushes. They saved thousands of lives by their service. They served in WWII, Vietnam, Korea, Operation Desert Storm, and they are still used today overseas in the Middle East.
These dogs have faithfully stood by their handlers and protected troops during America’s wars. Their handlers were equally proud.
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By Andrea, on May 10th, 2010 |  Here we go. We have a loser, a failure, and a dead dog.
The loser is Matt England. In Lowell, North Carolina, his two dogs escaped a yard, he drags them down the road, he beats them, and he assaults a person who tried to intervene.
The dead dog is his Pit bull named Smokey. He died after being dragged and beaten.
The failure is the Gaston County Animal Control Officers. After seeing England’s other dog (Scarface) bloody but still alive, they determined the dog did NOT need medical treatment and allowed the dog to remain at England’s home.
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