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Frzframe
09-14-2006, 01:29 PM
I don't know if you guys have seen this but thought I'd pass it along. It's very sad that a person can't save a poor dog these days without getting put into jail for it. :mad:


Subject: Grimes jailed for rescuing dying chained dog

From: Tammy Grimes <tammy@dogsdeservebetter.org
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006

OK, everyone, if you're getting this e-mail it means the police followed
through on their threat to put me in jail for taking Doogie today.

Here is the background info:
We got a call from Kim in East Freedom this morning, crying because Doogie
hadn't gotten up since Saturday. She had been calling the Central
Pennsylvania Humane Society since Saturday to no avail. We told her we
aren't law officers, and she needed to call the humane officer. Then we got
another call about the same dog, from another person who passes him every
day. At that point we called Kim back to see if she'd heard from the Humane
Officer. She had not, so we promised her we'd go out and see what we could
do. When we got there, we took photos and video of Doogie. We initially
thought he was dead, as he was not moving and his back was to us. We found
out that the people were not home to talk to about him, so I made the
decision that he could not lay there on the cold wet ground for one moment
longer, and I would accept all consequences of my decision.

The neighbor Kim has agreed to testify on my behalf if necessary. She cried
the whole time we were there, you can hear her on the video.

I think once you see the video and pictures, you'll understand why I made
this decision.

The vet documented his general negligent condition, low weight, sores,
missing fur, and took xrays of his back and hips. He determined that he has
very bad back spurs that are causing him a lot of pain and are most likely
responsible for his inability to walk. He also saw an undetermined mass near
his hip on the xray. He gave him a shot for pain plus some B vitamins for
energy, so that perhaps he could have even one good day or a few good hours.
He wrote a letter stating his condition in case we needed it.

Shortly after we got Doogie to my home, situated, bathed (had to, the stench
was too bad), and fed and watered an Officer Flag called from the Freedom
Township Police Department (I know, Freedom, isn't that ironic?). He wanted
me to return Doogie, which I refused to do.

Here's what I need from you all. View the videos and photos, below. I think
you'll agree with me that this is NOT acceptable in ANY kind of humane
society, and we cannot allow this kind of animal abuse. We MUST stand up and
STOP accepting this to be ok for people to do to their dogs, and STOP
jailing those who are trying to help them.

I could never look myself in the eye again, much less sleep tonight, had I
left Doogie there dying, shivering in the dirt. I will spend the rest of my
life in jail as opposed to handing him over to be abused further by these
people.

Please, contact ALL media with these photos and videos. Get justice, for
Doogie and for me. Do NOT allow this treatment of those who are here to
help, and who actually care. Call the Pennsylvania Humane Society and tell
them you expect them to stand with me against this kind of abuse.

Doogie laying on the ground, neighbor crying in background:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN9t1rv4pj4

Doogie after vet at Grimes house:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8wxGP1N7QQ

PLEASE CALL AND EMAIL FOR TAMMY AND DOOGIE
Officer Flag: cell: 814-201-0149
Freedom Township Police Headquarters: 814-695-8545
Pennsylvania Humane Society: 814-942-5402
Humane Officer Paul Gotshall: 814-942-3780

Altoona Mirror: 800-287-4480; pbanko@altoonamirror.com; news@altoonamirror. com
WTAJ-TV10: 814-944-1414
WJAC-TV 6: 814-255-7600

All national media!
Make sure to send them links to the video, it's very compelling. My best
friend, Tracy, has the video and hi- resolution copies of the images for
print. She can be reached at tracy@daftgeneration.com

Don't stop until there is Justice for Doogie and ME! I'm just not tolerating
this kind of treatment, for either of us. No one should.

Tammy S. Grimes, Founder, Dogs Deserve Better
Bringing Chained/Penned Dogs Into the Home and Family
through Education Rescue and Rehab Legislation
P.O. Box 23, Tipton, PA 16684 814.941.7447
Donate: http://www.dogsdeservebetter.com/donations.html
Educational Materials: http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/store.html
DDB Attire and Gift Items: http://www.cafepress.com/dogsdeserve
http://tammygrimes.blogspot.com/
http://myspace.com/tammygrimes

quavec
09-14-2006, 01:32 PM
I can't watch the video right now. Her story was enough to upset me. :( How awful for Doogie and heroic of her. :appl:

Frzframe
09-14-2006, 01:36 PM
I can't watch the video right now. Her story was enough to upset me. :( How awful for Doogie and heroic of her. :appl:

I haven't watched it either nor will I it's to upsetting for me.

Fluffy
09-14-2006, 01:48 PM
This story is actually generating a lot of publicity! *Thank doG!!* There is even a blurb on dogster about it. Such a shame that SHE gets arrested for helping and the owners end up looking like victims (to some).

Tex
09-14-2006, 02:01 PM
I tried to watch the videos....first one wouldn't come up, second one made me sit her and let Jax lick the tears off my face :sosad: . Can't read what I'm typing 'cause there's still tears in my eyes.......

Mama S.
09-14-2006, 03:33 PM
that is soo disgusting. WHen will stoopid people understand?? I most sincerely hope that she come sout of this the hero that she is!
Mama

Patt
09-15-2006, 11:31 AM
First video You Tube said was inappropriate for viewing. :sosad: People need to know what is going on regarding animal abuse.

My hats off to Tammy Grimes, for standing up for Doogie. :appl:
:pray: :pray: for Doogie and Tammy!

lizzieb38
09-15-2006, 12:47 PM
I couldn't watch the video last night, just couldn't. I watched, and will do what I can to let the police officer know what an idiot he is. Is sooo sad:bigrayz: :bigrayz: :bigrayz: :pray: :pray: :pray: for Doogie.:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: for Tammy Grimes.

Jen
09-15-2006, 03:37 PM
Utube banned it? Oh sure, dead and dying people in Iraq during supper is fine, but not an abused dog here at home. Ok, I know its not quite the same, but it sure pisses me off.

Good for Tammy for doing what was right, legal or not! :appl: :appl:

JanUet
09-15-2006, 06:48 PM
I watched every since YOUtube video on Doogie and others.
I am totally mortified and so dang angry at the way people treat their dogs.


Good for you Tammy Grimes for helping Doogie and going that extra mile for him :appl: :appl: :hug99:

LUVMYGUNNER
09-16-2006, 09:56 AM
this would not be the movie star Tammy Grimes would it?