This is all stemming from an incident that took place back on August the 24^th in St. Clair Township, which is about fifty miles outside of Detroit.  Jeb was seen standing over Vald’s body, and according to reports, Vlad’s injuries suggested that he had been attacked and killed by a much larger animal.

A judge ordered at first that Jeb be euthanized.  However, he later agreed to the DNA test being done on Vlad’s body.  This would once and for all prove that Jeb either did or did not do it.  When the results came in, they showed that there was exactly zero DNA from Jeb anywhere on Vlad at all.  Jeb was to be released back to his family.

“The court has signed a consent judgment between the parties that allows for the Jobs to take Jeb home,” said Prosecutor Mike Wendling.

Job is very happy to have Jeb back as well.  Jeb is much more than just a companion dog for Job.  Job is a disabled military veteran, and Jeb helps him with many day to day tasks.  As one could imagine, not having Jeb around has made Job’s life a little difficult, but to him it makes little difference.  He’s just really glad Jeb is home for good now.  He also promises to have a better fence put up between his and his neighbor’s yard, and keep Jeb at home where he belongs.

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If the bill passes, then Michigan will join 16 other states where these crimes are all on that higher level.  Usually, if someone is charged with a felony, the consequences are considerably stiffer.  Many people charged with felonies not only get hit with pretty steep fines, but many also carry a minimum of jail time as well.

If an animal dies in a hot car in Michigan, and you are responsible, you could face up to $5,000.  Depending on other circumstances in the situation, you could catch a year behind bars and a $1,000 fine.  Just like many other felonies, the punishment will depend on exactly what happens to the animal while they are in the vehicle and at a judge’s discretion.

Those two sentences are among the highest that could be levied against someone.  Many first time offenders will be hit with either a $350 fine, and/or 30-60 days in jail.  There’s even a “second time offender’s” level, which has up to three months in jail and a $500 fine.

Please remember, even with cracked windows and the vehicle running, there’s no guarantee that your pet will be OK while locked up in there.  If you have to travel with pets, there are responsible ways to do so, which will also help you avoid legal problems that no one really wants to deal with.

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“I’m really glad that we’re going to be able to provide a loving home for this dog, Nessel said.  “I’m not really certain what we refer to the dog as, pronoun-wise.  We’ll work on that.”

Last month, Cody was in the news for being taken in after being found abandoned by the Detroit Dog Rescue.  While there, the dog was given the name Cody, and was listed as a male.  However, after a transfer to Detroit Animal Control, it was found that Cody had both sets of sex organs.

The number of hermaphrodite dog births each year isn’t something regularly tracked, so it’s not exactly known just how rare Cody is.  For Shelter Director Kristina Rinaldi, Cody is a first.  After Nessel caught wind of Cody’s story, she got in contact with Rinaldi to inquire about adoption.

Nessel and her wife live together in Plymouth, Michigan with their twin 12-year-old children and two cats.  They happened to be looking into making an addition to the family at that point anyway, so Nessel went down to the Detroit Shelter for a visit.  She said she was instantly won over by the dog’s friendly nature.  The staff at the shelter decided that Nessel’s family would be a perfect fit, so they were happy about the adoption.

“We really wanted to go with somebody that understood him,” Rinaldi said.  “And it was just amazing with Dana’s background and her fighting so hard for gay, lesbian, transgender rights, that this was just the perfect fit.”

“I’ve always been of the philosophy that in the same way people deserve to be treated equally … we obviously don’t feel like there’s any difference for this dog, either,” Nessel said. “We’re all God’s creatures.”

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On Saturday evening in Pontiac, Michigan law enforcement officials along with rescue volunteers and others raided a home that was part of a suspected dog fighting ring.  The raid shut down an entire street for hours until all of the dogs on the property could be removed.

Police that were on the scene described it as a “horrifically cruel operation.”  Along with the dogs that were removed from the property, many items that are usually associated with dog fighting and training dogs to fight were also removed and taken into evidence.

Paul Church, a resident of the street the raid took place on said, “I was in the house listening to the radio and I heard a big flash bang.  I put some shoes on and ran outside and all you could see is SWAT teams and cops.”  Although Church has lived almost all of his life in the immediate area, he says he’s never seen anything like it in his life.

Mark James, also a resident of the street said, “They only lived there six months or so.  [We] Saw all the dogs moving in and out of there.  We assumed something was going on.”

The person renting the home has not yet been named.  However law enforcement did say the renter is a convicted felon.  This person has a history of getting into trouble for dog fighting and narcotics.  Others arrested in connection with the fighting ring are said to have driven three or more hours to participate in the barbaric fights.

Remember to check back with us for more information as it is released.

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An altruistic man made the ultimate sacrifice when he stepped in to help a dog being kicked in a parking lot.  He lost his life, but spared the dog any further abuse.

On December 11^th, David “Krockett” Krieger witnessed a man ruthlessly kicking a dog in the parking lot of a Benton Township, Michigan hydraulic repair shop where he worked.  A dog-lover himself, Krockett immediately confronted Roy Thompson, a convicted felon out on parole.  Krockett was the dog dad of two rescues, Trout and Sophie, and would have done anything to help an animal in need.

Both were carrying weapons, but only one was doing so legally, and the other drew his firearm and took the life of a man who was just trying to help a defenseless creature.

Thompson’s family held a press conference, claiming that the animal abuser was only defending himself from Krieger (though not one of them was an eyewitness).  Krockett’s brother Stephen, however, was a witness, and says the two men were arguing before Thompson took a few steps back, pulled out a gun, and shot Krockett in the chest.

“When I first saw it come out it just didn’t register what was happening in couldn’t and then when the shot happened that’s when my brother immediately grabbed his chest,” Stephen explained. “Grabbed his chest and he turned towards me and he said, ‘he shot me bro,’ and I ran.”

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Apparently the sweet pup was on a rescue mission of her own. A teeny-tiny kitten was curled up with her, nursing from her new adopted mommy. The cute pair will turn your heart into a mushy pile of love.

There’s already so much love between this little family. Hopefully the cuties stay together and safe from harm from now on.

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Two boys were out for a walk, exploring their neighborhood, when they saw an old sign lying on the ground.  They found that it was being used to cover a storm drain, inside of which was a starving pit bull that had been maliciously left to die.  But thanks to these guys, Mars is now safe and recovering.

Tyler Price and his cousin Eugene were ambling through an unkempt lot in Flint, Michigan when they saw a discarded sign on the ground.  They flipped it over to see what it said, and were even more amazed to see what was beneath.

“I lifted it up with my foot and looked. All I could see were his eyes,” Tyler said.  He says his first thought was, “We gotta get him out!”

When the boys were unable to get the dog out, Tyler called his father, George.

“He immediately said, ‘Dad, take my wallet – can you go to the store and get the dog some dog food and water?’”

While they waited for animal rescue group, Streethearts, to arrive, they lowered food down, which he happily gobbled up.  The rescue group was able to get a rope around the dog and pull him up.

“I thought he was gonna be like, angry, or like, try to bite people,” Tyler said.

But all the dog – called Mars – had for people was love.

“You can’t get near him without getting kissed!” said Terissa Kerr.

When his story was posted online, Terissa knew she needed to help.

“I just saw his little face and something called to me,” she explained.

Though Mars, who only weighs half of what he should, is recovering quickly it boggles Terissa’s mind how anyone could starve, abuse, and abandon an animal like this.

“My mind cannot comprehend why someone would want to do something like this – especially to him!  He’s amazing…. Thank God Tyler came along.”

Mars will spend the next year rehabilitating with Terissa.  Perhaps he will stay longer.  Tyler doesn’t currently have a dog, but after this rescue, his family is considering adopting one.

“He’s been on me since Sunday about getting a dog, so we’ll get one that’s rescued.  He deserves it,” George said.

It was discovered at the vet that Mars has a severe heartworm infestation.  He may not survive the treatment, but a fundraiser has been set up to give him the best chance.  If you would like to donate, please click here.

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