Stop trying to deem the Mother Pitbull dangerous, and let her live!

The Issue

 

She was only trying to protect her 12 hour-old puppies when she attacked a child attempting to hold them. Her owner did not provide the privacy she needed or the supervision the child needed. The dog is not to blame and doesn't deserve to die!!! Find this story at http://www.1011now.com/centralnebraska/home/headlines/GI-Girl-Needs-Surgery-After-Pit-Bull-Attack-218924361.html     Ms.Dethloff has stated in her response to this petition: " A phone call or email directly to either of Animal Control Authority or the Central Nebraska Humane Society can lead to answers and ways to help us and the animal..." so please call her at 308-385-5305 or email her at ldethloff@centralnehumanesociety.com after signing this petition.

 

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The Issue

 

She was only trying to protect her 12 hour-old puppies when she attacked a child attempting to hold them. Her owner did not provide the privacy she needed or the supervision the child needed. The dog is not to blame and doesn't deserve to die!!! Find this story at http://www.1011now.com/centralnebraska/home/headlines/GI-Girl-Needs-Surgery-After-Pit-Bull-Attack-218924361.html     Ms.Dethloff has stated in her response to this petition: " A phone call or email directly to either of Animal Control Authority or the Central Nebraska Humane Society can lead to answers and ways to help us and the animal..." so please call her at 308-385-5305 or email her at ldethloff@centralnehumanesociety.com after signing this petition.

 

Spread the word on Twitter using the hashtag #dontletmommapitdie ... the more we can spread the word the better!!!!!

 

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Julie CookPetition Starter
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Laurie Dethloff
Laurie Dethloff
Executive Director, Central Nebraska Humane Society
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“Thank you all for the active discussion regarding pit bulls! Several of the comments and concerns are based on the newspaper article reporting the incident. As Executive Director, I was answering the questions from the reporter at time of the interview. I would like to bullet some of facts and factors: 1. The article did not state the mother pit bull was on timeline to be or is going automatically to be euthanized. She is not on a timeline nor is she automatically going to be euthanized. 2. I respond to a press interview with the key intent of educating the public with regards to safety for both animals and humans. We have a great working relationship with the press in which the mission of both the Animal Control Authority and Central Nebraska Humane Society is expressed. 3. Reports were in the process of being taken to gather information from the witnesses, with codes, laws and options for the animal and owner. 4. The owner of dog’s family surrendered the mother dog with puppies to Animal Control Authority. 5. The information in the reporting of incident may or may not be information I can provide to the media or that the reporter deems relevant to the story. 6. An animal being surrendered to Animal Control does not mean an automatic euthanization. However, City Animal Codes are in place for the safety of community. There is discussion on a case by case basis with the Animal Control Authority, Animal Control Officer and Animal Advisory Board to assess the incident for appropriate action. 7. Animal Control Authority works closely with Central Nebraska Humane Society to provide all animals the opportunity to be adopted if unclaimed or surrendered. 8. The Central Nebraska Humane Society supports and promotes the adoption of pit bulls. The Board of Directors and staff understand that not only pit bulls but other animals are in situations by owners that affect the behavior of that animal. These situations are not providing the necessary responsible ownership for the animal, family and the community that should be accepted, known and maintained as an owner. 9. A phone call or email directly to either of Animal Control Authority or the Central Nebraska Humane Society can lead to answers and ways to help us and the animal in that situation. 10. The mother dog you are supporting, after raising her puppies, will receive a behavior assessment. She is in a neutral environment, in a current condition to be assessed physically and behaviorally. The Central Nebraska Humane Society is responsible for caring and rehoming animals that will be a positive furthering of the bond between humans and animals. That is not always possible but every day we strive for best opportunities for everyone. Since 1967, we have advocated for animals with adoptions of 1072, return to owners 758, use of rescue and a reduction in euthanize by 54%, as we handle a population of 2500 animals. I appreciate everyone becoming involved in communicating concerns for the mother dog in this case. I encourage you to continue to support all animals not only at the Animal Control and shelter level, but to educate. You can educate and lead your community to create change in city animal codes and laws to deal with the owners, not the animals. We want responsible ownership, and have an expectation of humane treatment and care, with codes and laws to demand and enforce these requirements, the no sheltering would be needed. Laurie Dethloff, Executive Director of Central Nebraska Humane Society”

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Petition created on August 10, 2013