I’ve received a rather unexpected reaction from the posting on Wildside Kennels, both sides being vigorously defended.  While I do know that Ed Faron was convicted in 1989  I do not know if he is guilty now or not, that’s for a court of law to prove.

One of the comments left was from Emily, regarding the HSUS and the killing of “rescued” dogs.  The Wildside Kennels raid was in conjunction with the HSUS. I started doing some research and I came upon an article from the Wilkes Journal Patriot that I found very disturbing.  It’s a long article but the part I want to point out is the following….

Simmons said the 127 pit bulls were taken away with help of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Control personnel with four vans. A tractor-trailer belonging to the Humane Society of the U.S. also was used to transport dogs.

“If the state wins the case, the dogs will be euthanized, as called for under the county’s Animal Control Ordinance, based on the dogs being trained and used for fighting,” he said, adding that the dogs were therefore considered dangerous.

This is not due to the HSUS it has to do with the local ordinance, but let’s call a spade a spade, that isn’t euthanizing it’s killing.  If Vick’s Pit Bulls could be saved why should these innocent dogs, which seem to be in much better shape, be killed without being given a chance.  This is how these dogs are “rescued”, this is unacceptable.

I have sent an email to Best Friends Animal Society requesting assistance in this situation.  If anyone else feels that this isn’t how to “rescue” these defenseless dogs I implore you to contact Best Friends’ as well.

While we appreciate all feedback, and opinions, on this board please remember to keep it civil.  We’re not children, there’s no need to swear to get your point across.

* Picture is courtesy Best Friends Animal Society, it’s one of the resident Pit Bulls.

Wildside Kennels is a breeder of Pit Bulls, according to authorities that isn’t the only thing they’re doing. On the website it claims  “No dogs bred, raised, or sold for illegal purposes!”, but on Wednesday the facility was raided.

Three people believed to be involved in a dogfighting operation run out of the kennel were arrested and 127 dogs were seized.

The apparent owner of the operation, Ed Faron, and two others — Amanda Lunsford and Donni Juan Cassanova — each were charged with one count of felony dogfighting and baiting. Authorities said additional charges are pending.

The raid was the culmination of a three-year investigation by the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office, Wilkes County Animal Control agency and The Humane Society of the United States.

According to a news release from The Humane Society, authorities found suspected dogfighting paraphernalia on the property and several dogs had scars consistent with dogfighting.

Owner Ed Faron has been convicted on dogfighting charges before, and is well known on the dogfighting circuit. Unbelievable that this person has a prior conviction and was allowed to continue his kennel operation.

The laws need to be changed so any person convicted on a dogfighting charge immediately has their operation shut down, forever.  The dogs that were killed from this disgusting “sport” didn’t get a second chance, why should the person behind the operation.

How many more dogs need to die or be maimed for the laws to change?

* The gorgeous girl pictured, on right, is Lily Munster.

Here’s a story in the holiday spirit, something to be thankful for.

A man wanted on dogfighting charges  was caught by a dog.  Does it get any better than that?

DAYTON, Ohio - Authorities said a police dog bit and helped apprehend a Dayton man wanted on dogfighting charges. Dayton police Lt. Patrick Welsh said a 31-year-old man fled on foot Sunday as officers were responding to a call.

The  police dog grabbed Welsh by the wrist and held him until handcuffed.  He was treated for bites and taken to jail.

There’s a working dog that deserves an extra doggy treat.

* The K-9 above is Dogster member Drago.

Another story about dogfighting, but this one with a twist.

Mitchell Beasley, and live-in girlfriend Lindy Louise Andrews, were running a dogfighting ring on their property in Waynesboro, TN.  At their initial court appearance they were ordered to put up money to take care of the dogs that were confiscated.

“They have 10 days to get the bond money up,” Wayne County Sheriff Ric Wilson said.

The sheriff said bonds were also established at $25,000 cash each or $75,000 property each.

“If they do get out, they can’t go back to the property until we get the dogs properly cared for,” Wilson said.

Now that’s what I’m talking about, it’s payback time. The pair were each charged with 22 counts of aggravated animal cruelty and 22 counts of dog fighting.

The immediate need is to find a safe place for the confiscated dogs, talks with the local Humane Society will be taking place in hopes they can help.

“We hope that each one can be saved. At one time, there is no doubt they were beautiful animals,” Wilson said. “It’s just sickening to think about what has happened to them and what they have been through.”

I’ve left out some of the details because it was just to disgusting to post.  I’m glad to see that the courts have taken the extra step of ordering the couple to pay for the dogs care.  I applaud the judge for taking that step.

These people should be made to pay for the care for the lifetime of the dogs, their  property should be taken away and sold at auction, and they deserve to rot in jail.