A Trifecta of Thanks!
and “The Captain Man” lived happily ever after!
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My name is Captain. Now, I know what you are thinking, how does a handsome guy like me, find the time to write? It’s true, I’ll admit that my life is certainly busy. Between chewing on all the many toys I have, taking time for my many admirers, updating my Facebook page, tending to my little sister, looking in the mirror, and of course, my parents fawning over me, there is certainly a lot going on that keeps me busy. Being the debonair gentleman that I am, however, I must take the time to attend to my good manners and set an example for others. Part of that example is taking the time to express my gratitude – which is why I am writing today. |
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The Story of KOBE JOE GAMBLE
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In November 2011, a former coworker emailed my mother asking if we would be interested in fostering a Boston Terrier. She explained that her current coworker/friend is involved in a group called C.H.A.I.N.E.D. Inc. (Continuing Helping Animals In Need & Educating Dog Owners). C.H.A.I.N.E.D. volunteers were in a suburb of Detroit (Inkster, Michigan) where they observed a Boston Terrier on a heavy, cumbersome chain. He had nothing to keep him warm or dry other than a plywood box. We immediately agreed to foster him. C.H.A.I.N.E.D. had not yet obtained the owner’s permission to surrender the dog, however, Gina Freemon (founder of C.H.A.I.N.E.D., Inc.), was determined to get this Boston Terrier out of this situation. |
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MIERA THE BAIT DOG aka “K–146”
This is Miera’s story from bait dog to beautiful girl!
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In Dec of 2011, the Cleveland police busted a dog-fighting ring where 27 pit bulls were found living outside and in the basement of a vacant home owned by Collin Rand Jr. These dogs were all being used as bait dogs and for breeding as part of his organized dog fighting world. Police confiscated a treadmill, steroids, and syringes. In the blood-stained basement they found the dog fighting ring and rows of dogs living in small crates who were laying in their own feces and urine. All 27 dogs were taken to the City of Cleveland Animal Control Kennel. This story was on every local news channel and the community was outraged. Volunteers gathered at the kennel daily to help care for these 27 dogs who had now become known as, “Hope for the 27.” |
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PEANUT
Finally Gets Her Family!
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Six years ago, I got a feeling and something told me to go to the animal shelter. I wasn't planning on getting a dog at the time, but something drew me to the shelter on that day.
Upon arrival at the shelter, I noticed that there was a huge line of people. A shelter manager stated that they had raided a puppy mill and I saw all these beautiful puppies. |
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FRANKIE'S STORY
Rescued from living life on a chain to having a loving
family and sleeping in a bed (under the covers)!
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The information I have on Frankie has been passed to me through many hands. Frankie first lived in Kennewick, Washington, where there is breed specific legislation. He was seized from his first home, probably around the age of 8 to 10 months old. Due to the fact the seizure was complicated by police involvement and by another dog (a Lab) who was ordered by the owner to bite the police (which he did), Frankie was held in the shelter as “evidence” in a court case for many months. Once the court case was resolved, Frankie was adopted out. Things went from bad to worse. |
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JAGGER’S STORY
Learning to be a dog again!
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In December 2010, the sheriff’s office was involved in a drug bust in Houston. Much was confiscated, including nine dogs who had been used for fighting. After some time, the court released custody of the dogs. Because all of the dogs had been labeled as dangerous, it was thought that they would never have a chance to be adopted, and thus, the euthanizing began. Luckily, one volunteer at the shelter scrambled to get hold of a bully breed rescue group, Treat ‘Em Right Rescue (TERR). The rescue stepped in and took the only three dogs who were still alive. |
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