Andrea Rosebrock 
Update 11/5/09 – The Harrisburg In-Humane Society, a Prison for Baron the Collie… and Worse
Baron will not be returning to Miles Thomas after all. There seems to be a little problem with the foster care agreement between the Harrisburg Humane Society and Steve Conklin, the man who is providing Miles Thomas a home and will be co-fostering Baron.
Both sides are deadlocked over the terms the HHS put in the foster care agreement. Apparently, Steve Conklin is reluctant to sign this agreement because it gives the Humane Society inspectors unfettered access to his York County farm and demands he assume legal liability for those inspectors while they were on his property.
Would anyone care to guess why he doesn’t want to sign?
Unfettered access pretty much means at the whim of the HHS, any day, any time, any condition, no restrictions. In other words, they could show up unannounced at 11 at night demanding time to make their inspections. And if Conklin must assume legal liability, it means they could show up at 11 at night, step out of their car, stub their toe, fall, and have grounds to sue Steve Conklin. No one in their right minds would ever sign an agreement like that. No lawyer would ever advise their client to sign an agreement like that.
Color me surprised. This is just the sort of stunt the HHS would pull. They’re pulling every trick in the book to short-circuit the decision to return Baron to Miles Thomas. Talk about vindictive.
That’s not all. I’ve been reading through all the comments posted to the PennLive articles on this battle. Some have been quite revealing from the username satomsacer. Here is part of one of his posts:
This so-called “fostering” agreement, in my humble opinion, is no more than a set-up; to, not only gain unfettered access to my property for the expressed purpose of finding something, anything, (i.e. make one up if need be) by which to subsequently and ultimately deny Miles his beloved Baron, but to, create, by whatever means necessary, such an impression by which to obtain this goal. This, is quickly illustrated by the mere coincidence concurrent with this so-called tentative “fostering” agreement reached on October 8th, to which, i was not a party to, nor, harboured any prior knowledge of, as, i was unfortunately out of town at that time. The following day, (October 9th) a letter was sent to me (coincidentally? i think not) by a Dog warden from Dillsburg, who, upon information and belief, is closely-associated with the adverse parties, that, stated a “complaint” had been lodged against me for my dog running loose, and, that i may be subject to a $500 fine and other consequences, and, that i needed to submit whatever paperwork they were seeking, immediately. Problem here is, i do not own a dog. My beloved dog, Buster, died three years ago at the age of 18. A subsequent call to this Warden, revealed a arrogant man, who, plans on running “surveillance” of my property so he can “catch me”. I suspect he plans on hiding in the bushes, (which would inevitably require him to be on my property) to which, he is about to be constructively advised, i will consider his doing so, defiant criminal trespass.
Posted on Legal battle over dog between Harrisburg Humane Society, formerly homeless man heads back to federal judge on October 17, 2009
A complaint against him about some phantom dog? How timely. And the letter he received is most likely on somebody’s official letterhead.
I have no idea or any way to verify who this commenter is, nor do I dare speculate, but: Dear Satomsacer, this is harassment. File charges! Find out who made that *complaint*. You probably won’t be surprised at the source.
If these are games by the HHS, they are clearly unfit to monitor the progress of Baron living with his owner, Miles Thomas. Monitoring this foster agreement and all visits should be transferred to another county agency. Find another group that will be more objective.
If you are interested in reading all the comments by this user, please click here. They’re very interesting.
Amy Kaunas, you are a sore loser. If the Harrisburg Humane Society disbands for whatever reason, they have you to thank.
See all the background on Miles Thomas and Baron;
- Harrisburg Humane Society Took Away the Last Friend He Had on Earth – VIDEO
- Update on Miles Thomas and Baron the Collie
- No Settlement Over Baron the Collie
- Baron Returns to Miles Thomas!
- Baron the Collie: The Battle Continues
- The Harrisburg In-Humane Society, a Prison for Baron the Collie… and Worse
Oh wow it just never ends. I am thoroughly disgusted with this Humane Society. They should be disbanded. I don’t blame Mr Conklin for not signing that agreement. I wouldn’t either, its outrageous.
this sounds similar to a case in Nova Scotia where the HS is not releasing a dog after it has been told to do so. What the hell is wrong with these places, they have given up any thought or care for the animals.
It’s an ego thing. Ms. Conklin considers herself a very important person…and very important people don’t like having their asses handed to’em.
The simple way to settle this and get the two friends reunited is for someone to “adopt” Baron…and quietly make a gift of him to Miles.
You have a way about you, that thought made me laugh: )
Johnny, love your idea, but in reality it would not work. There is a paragraph in all legal adoption forms that the new parents cannot give, or rehome the said animal; that the animal would have to be given back to the HS. That is, unless they moved Miles in with them.
I think it is a damn shame that so much money is being wasted on legal fees, when all that money could be going to the health and welfare of all the homeless pets. Shame on the HS for taking such actions and sly practices to catch Mr. Conklin with a dog which does not exist. Boy, haven’t they got better things to do with their time and money?
So sorry Baron and Miles. You both do not deserve this. You belong together, to live your lives out happily and together.
the hs is basicaly thumbing it’s nose at the judicial system. isn’t that like, illegal? just like brindi in nova scotia.
the whole thing is a joke. if a judge says give the dog back, who is the hs to say no? this kaunas person reminds me of the blonde joke: two blondes living in Oklahoma were sitting on a bench talking, and one blonde says to the other, ‘Which do you think is farther away… Florida or the moon?’ The other blonde turns and says ‘Helloooooooooo, can you see Florida ?????’
she is basicaly saying “helloooooooo, who is more powerfull, me or a stupid judge”?
This is insanity. This woman clearly has nothing to gain from digging in her heels any further. She already looks like the town clown, and doing this just makes her reputation permanently in the septic tank. This poor man and Baron have been through ENOUGH. It’s time for this INHumane Society to just give it up and let the man have his dog back. He has jumped through every hoop they asked of him, and nobody in their right mind would sign an agreement such as the one presented to his incredibly kind friend. They obviously are looking for a way to set him up, as evidenced by a false allegation of a fantom dog that he doesn’t have. They are looking to be able to grab this dog back. I am beginning to wonder if Baron is even alive. It certainly wouldn’t be the first time a dog has been murdered and nobody was told. Miles, Baron and all of the people trying to help him are most definitely in my prayers.
There was a temporary restraining order prohibiting HHS from destroying Baron or letting him be adopted.
If anything has happened to Baron (other than the horror of his being locked away from the man he loves for months) there is going to be hell to pay for Amy Kaunas.
Well I know one thing for sure, if that bunch of so called humanes have hurt that poor old boy, they had better start digging their way to China, because they aren’t going to just walk away from this one. After all they are still under a court order.
OOPS! I wrote that it Ms. Conklin was a VIP…when her name is AMy Kaunas. Sorry for the brainfart.
Deanna…Please make the necessary corrections to my post.
Thanks,
Johnny
What in the Sam Hill is all this crap about. The man was homeless, yet still managed to make arrangements for the care of his dog. What is wrong with these people? Its no wonder they have to euthenize so many animals, as they are so buisy squandering funds on unecesary court and legal tom foolery.
How old are these people, I didn’t think that children could legally have employeement! Apparently I am mistaken. So what do they plan on doing with Baron if they win, euthenize him that same day? That is their speciallity you know. From where I am sitting they strike me as being spoilt children ,that have never been told no. What happen to what is best for the animal? This is rediculeous. Baron is getting on in years, does anyone actually think that they would even attempt to find him a forever home? I don’t. To these people aren’t most animals expendable, to the point that they have no qualms at all at euthenizing animals. This behavior coming from what is supposed to be humane societies, is appauling and their names don’t match their actions. ” Hall Of Shame ”
All in all … the problem that resides in here (for the suffering of Mr. Miles Thomas, Baron and Steve Colkin) is that Piece of S… called Amy Kaunas is a “FRUSTRATED and SELF-CENTERED B….”.
Can someone … anyone … help get rid of her frustration? Anyone available???
This is making me sick! My heart breaks for Miles and Baron and this is just another fine example, why I, as well as many others, will never give another penny to HS! They are disgusting filth on the earth, that should be destroyed immediately before another beautiful four legged is. I despise HS, every single one of them…and if there IS a decent HS organization out there, they had better damn well get with it step up, and defend these two! But, I seriously doubt one honest HS exist in this world.
It’s going from bad to worse! Update 11/5/09 – The Harrisburg In-Humane Society, a Prison for Baron the Collie… and Worse