Andrea Rosebrock 
Can you believe this? Another animal abuse case discovered pointing to a Fort Bliss resident! A stray dog dying of starvation was found wandering the streets last week and as it turns out, the dog was adopted from a rescue group by a Fort Bliss family.
This German Shepherd mix puppy, Sadie, was adopted from New Hope Alliance by a Fort Bliss family. The soldier was deployed 30 days after adopting Sadie and the soldier’s wife went home to visit her family. She left Sadie in the care of a friend in November 2009. But as we can see by the looks of Sadie, she wasn’t in good hands.
Charges have been filed but it is not known if the soldier’s family or the civilian “friend” will be held liable. This is the third case of animal abuse from Fort Bliss that we have posted about. First, Frank Zimmerman, and second, Dwayne Sumter. New Hope Alliance also adopted out dogs to Frank Zimmerman.
Just this past October, an officer from the Humane Society of the United States gave a training session at Fort Bliss on how to better deal with animal cruelty issues. How to investigate a case, how to ensure care of animals during the investigation, and how to charge and prosecute the case. Fort Bliss did not want to have this happen again.
But it did!
Fort Bliss officials were taking the steps to be proactive. It’s obvious they have a long way to go. So does this country. 
This is all too common a theme. Military families, civilian families, senior citizens…more assistance must be given to help rehome animals safely and to keep them together. And to aggressively prosecute those who don’t give a flying hockey puck – no matter where they live, work or serve. This must be a national initiative for all citizens, not just a military initiative.
Sadie is doing better and is currently recovering in a foster home. She’s still a little thin but gaining some weight and acting very puppyish. There are just so many others out there that don’t get saved in time.
does anyone have an update on the senior dog that was lost
I feel so bad for Sadie that her adoptive family just didn't give a damn. I think it is high time that someone look into New Hope Alliance, as this is not the first time a dog placed by them has fallen on some hard times (trying to be kind and gentle here).
But what I don't understand is that how can all those people in that area see this stray dog and do nothing about it? Even if you were fearful of the dog, at least give it some food and call someone to come and get the dog. What is with all this people in this area? There is no excuse for not one human being to step up and reach out and help poor little Sadie.
I hope and pray that the starvation she suffered will not have long term effects on this beautiful little girl. Sadie I will keep you in my prayers, you sweet little girl. I hope and pray that you will gain some weight, and forget about your past, because you will have a lifetime of love ahead of you.
Sorry, but Fort Bliss should have been proactive after Zimmerman, their first nut job who killed his four legged babies.
I am not even going to comment, except the humane race is swiftly falling below all animal species when it comes to inteligense : (
Would you like to know how life would be if we turned the table and let the dogs and cats take care of us for a change? Bet we would be treated a million times better than we humans treat them! The human race is sinking to lower and lower levels, everyday, when it comes to humane treatment of animals.
I am with you 100% on this one. If the tables were turned we would be fed,kept dry and warm and loved no matter how old or sick we were. Too bad animals cant have the warmnth of a blanket or a toy to play with while they are in their prison called a "Animal Shelter"
discourageddisbeing in the Military does not give them the right to abuse animals. they should be setting an example, & i don't mean on how to abuse. we are suposed to support these men/women & we read more & more of their cruelty – makes me very discourged of the people "defending us"
As long as the punishment is a mere slap on the hand and ignore the poor animals, this will continue again and again. When will the court, State take responsibility and convict the criminials. Heavy fines and prison time. We need to send a strong message. Why do they continue to let these people go? Why did someone in the comunity not see this poor dog and help sooner? There is simply NO EXCUSE. Now I am embarassed to be human. Shame on you FORT BLISS!!! Maybe it should be renamed Fort IGNORANCE !!!!
why would you adopt a dog and than leave to go home on vacation without the dog and leave it with a friend only days after adopting the dog? why adopt it? this is not responsible animal care of either the owner of the dog or the friend who was suppose to care for the dog.
Some people are so stupid, I would never leave my dog ( a 130 pound rottweiler who is 6) with anyone to take care of her. Friends may say that they would take care of her but I know different. If my dog is not welcomed somewhere then I am not welcomed and will not go if I have to leave my dog at home. ( I am not talking about just for a day because she does stay home inside if we are gone for just a day but if it is more than a day that we are going to be gone then she comes with us, no matter how far away we have to go.)
We too go through this with Fort.Drum,pisses me off to no end,this is why I'm agains't military folk getting pets!
why are military folks even allowed to adopt, knowing that they will inevedibalty be transfered to another base and may not be allowed to have a pet. Jennifer
This has to be one of the most ridiculous things I've ever read (these 2 comments, not the story of that beautiful, innocent dog).
We are military, stationed overseas in Japan and we went through a lot of hoops to get our dog here with us, if he hadn't been able to come I would have stayed behind and let my husband complete his tour on his own. Since moving out here, we have also adopted another dog as well as fostered and rescued many others. There are many folks in the military who are very passionate about animal rights, welfare, and the treatment of them as pets and I think it is incredibly rude of the both of you to lump us all into one pile – that is not the case at all. Yes, I will acknowledge that there are some servicemembers who will dump their pets, but I don't think this is any different than civilians who lose their jobs and can no longer afford their pets, or simply lose interest in them and then surrender them to a shelter where they will likely be euthanized.
Think before you type – why give us all a bad name when I go out of my way to find these animals homes and love the ones I'm able to have.
Brianna, thank you for being military, and for speaking up. I don't think many people understand what military life is, unless you have been there. Your line " don’t think this is any different than civilians who lose their jobs and can no longer afford their pets, or simply lose interest in them and then surrender them to a shelter where they will likely be euthanized." says it all. Thank you!
How is God feeling about these many abuses towards our pets?
All I can say is:
May God give the poor animals protection.
So sorry that this world is so cruel in the best century that we have so much technology to help humans….why not the
ANIMALS?
I bet I know how GOD is feeling about these poor animals being mistreated allover the world he is probably feeling like I gave you this life to take care of and love un-conditionaly and look at what you have done do it. He will see them on judgement day and all I can say is that I would hate to be them when that time comes. jennifer
Very sad to see this happen and makes no sense in so many ways.
And these are supposed to be the men and women who are protecting our country. Jennifer
Someone should ask the rescue group why they didn't do a thorough checkup on these people and do followups and home checks, or are they the kind of rescue that only likes the numbers of adoptions to be priority over the safety of the animals. This rescue group sounds like they only want to be finding any home for these animals and not checking up on them to make sure they have a good home. Shame on them. And it does not surprise me that the military treats animals like they do. Heck, they go to war and kill people so why does it surprise anyone that they abuse animals. Hell, the military tests on animals and it ain't pretty what they do believe me. The military is heartless and coldblooded when it comes to animals.
As a foster mom, I make sure my dogs go to good homes. Yes we want to adopt out quickly to save more, but you need to make sure the dogs go to good homes. Part of our agreement is if the dog does not receive the basic vet care, monthly heartworm, is kept outside or tied up, etc we can reclaim the dog. Most people keep sending us happy updates and of course the not so happy ones when their dog passes away – but better screening needs to be done.
I totally agree with Jessica. This rescue group is not a very responsible group as they need to screen people more thoroughly and check up on them frequently. I work with 2 rescues here in Norfolk,VA and they are excellent about screening and home check-ups and they keep on checking up on these animals for life. Here in Norfolk we have alot of military also but the Virginia Beach SPCA and several rescues here will take in animals from the military and house/foster their animals while the service member is gone.They should have that in Fort Bliss also.
Every person or family goes through ups and downs, BUT to allow our animals to suffer so much is just wrong! HOW can someone let their dog get so in need of food that they look like that? May Sadie get healthy and find a safeR forever home, where her family will not turn their backs on her when times get difficult!
Sadie is doing much better…. she has gained 8 lbs. since she has been in foster care. Many have commented on New Hope Alliance procedures, as a member of the organization I can confidently state that we are not about the numbers, we work hard to try to find the right forever home for these homeless animals. The community of El Paso euthanizes over 18,000 animals a year. New Hope Alliance was formed two years ago to try to save the lives of the animals that have found themselves at Animal Services. Our adoption process includes screening adopters and our contract states that we will do a home visit, and we do have the right to reclaim the animal for any reason. I was personally involved with the Zimmerman adoption, I held their infant while they played and got to know the dogs available for adoption, they seemed to be a great loving all american family…..who knew that he was a freak!….he certainly fooled me! I can not go into detail about Sadie's case as it is currently under investigation but I can assure you that someone will be held liable. I am meeting with Ft. Bliss officials this week in an effort to make a difference for our four legged friends.
Thanks for stopping by Rebecca. Rescues have a tough job screening applicants. There are a few that are perfect up front and then look what happens. Then, some are not so perfect, but turn out to be the best homes ever an animal can get for the rest of their life.
Looks like the freaks are the ones that polish up their perfect home so well they fool everyone.
Very glad Sadie is getting better. That is a relief. If you have any news worth sharing and can be made public, please do not hesitate to send us a message so we can do an update.
Thia ia so incredibly sad. I just cannot believe people can be so cruel. I am glad to read Rebecca's note and learn that something will be done about this case.
Rebecca, thank you for the update on Sadie. I hope she will be placed with a loving family, who will understand her.
@ Jennifer – just because there are a few bad apples at this military installation, does not make them all bad people. When a military person is sent overseas, that does not mean the whole family goes, and the remaining family members should step up and take care of any animals, just as they would the children. Please let's give the men and women fighting for our country a break. There are many good family members who are stateside. My brother was one of them, and his wife cared for their child and their dogs while he was overseas.
I understand what you are saying, but not all family members will take care of the pet even though they say they will. Look at it this way would (you) tie a child up outside and just leave it to take care of his or her self, would (you) give up a child just because (you) dont have the money to feed him or her or give up a child just because it was sick or dying of course not. All I am saying is where is the compassion that people have for humans, where is it for any animal?
Yes, I understand, but, what is wrong with the community they live in – neighbors, etc., that they could not step in for Sadie?
Humans have no compassion for anything. They believe they are the greater being, and far superior than anyone or anything else. Honestly, our animals are the superior beings.
Ooops, you asked me if I would tie a child up – hypothetically. Let me answer it this way. I have grown sons with wives, and 3 labs. My labs receive home made treats, are treated with love and respect, daily, fed fresh veggies, fruit, and a little yogurt every day of their lives. They are allowed on all the furniture in our home, have their own play pen out in the yard (75' X 25'), and we feel guilty going out for dinner once a month without the boys (dogs). They also go down to work with us, and get treated like Kings at work. We don't go on vacation unless the boys can go with (and they always do)
I am an independent rescuer, and spend my life saving lives, outside of my paying job. In my 5 yrs of volunteering, I have aided in saving over 6000 lives. I am also a very big advocate with my local authorities on proper treatment of an animal – whether it be tethering or letting an animal outside in a yard in horrid conditions. I think I am the last person you should be asking these questions to.
you and you'r family are good people to bad there are not more like you guys. I would love to be able to rescue animals or foster them but we live in a 22 ft camper and we have a 130 pound rottweiler who is 6 and we have had her since she was 8 wks old and she is our baby since we do not have any kids, she goes with us where ever we go, she stays inside and gets to sleep anywhere she wants, she is very well taken care of and don't know what we would do without her. I would never leave her with someone else to take care of her because I do not trust anyone to take care of her. I am sorry for being so harsh to you in my last comments, please accept my apology. Jennifer.
Jennifer – no apology necessary. I get very maddened so easily with regards to any animal being mistreated, abused, neglected or murdered.
We can always use help with cross posting and helping with coordinating for transports. We never refuse any help!!!
That is a great idea and one that I have never thought of, could you please give me some more info on this, like who do I need to contact. I have a van and would be more than happy to transport any animal that will fit into my van. Please let me know something about this asap. Thank you.
Jennifer, if you ask Deanna, she will give you my email address, and I can help get you started with transporting.
I don’t condone any cruelty that happens to any animal, but to say assinine things like “Shame on you FORT BLISS!!!” & “Maybe it should be renamed Fort IGNORANCE” and “this is why I’m agains’t military folk getting pets” ect ect.. it’s just supid.
I am the wife of a Medically retired soldier and we adopted 2 cats, ONE while in FORT BLISS TEXAS & the other while at FORT EUSTIS VIRGINIA.. our cats come everywhere with us.. even on vacation/while staying in hotels ect. We’ve always found pet friendly hotels AND housing. We haven’t abandoned, or neglected. or abused our animals. You can’t blame the whole bunch because of a few rotten people. AND the ones who do this to animals should be secerely punished, by all means make an example out of them! Just don’t go against all military families owning pets, that’s just not right.. we’re not all like these morons who hurt their own furry family members.
very well said Melissa
poor sadie thats so sad