Smokey – A Rescue Story

Smokey’s story starts out really sad, but has a wonderful happy ending and a bit of a twist so don’t let that stop you from reading about it.

Smokey is a chow mix dog that lived in Green County Ohio with owners Chastity Elliott & Robert (Bobby) Profitt, who took turns beating him with a baseball bat before running him over with their car.

In interviews with WHIO and WDTN Chastity Elliott describes the beating they gave the dog before running him over. She describes the brutal beating with a gleam in her eye. Its scary to think this woman is still out there walking around..

See the 2 interviews below
http://www.whiotv.com/news/24602053/detail.html

http://www.wdtn.com/dpp/news/fairborn-woman-describes-dog-beating

Notice how her eyes look up to the left or up to the right when she talks about the “bad choice” they made and how” sorry” she is. Experts on body language call this a classic sign that someone is lying.

The couple then called animal control to say Smokey was hit by a car…

That was the first story… when the real story finally came out people all over were outraged.

The couple claimed Smokey was aggressive and he had bit a child.

Most places a bite report like this automatically gets the dog put to sleep.

Even if the owner is a liar … and is just covering their own butt.

After all it’s easiest to say it was self defense right? 

That’s what all the cops say…

Smokey’s story caught the attention of an Aussie named Jayne ….

Jayne can put together a face book page faster then anybody I know.

She is responsible for many pages that have helped many animals.

So before the news story was finished,

she had already set to work on doing just that…Smokey’s page gained supporters fast 2,489 people liked the Smokey Page …

Jayne works tirelessly for the animals and I and glad to call her my friend.

Jayne is a member of a Face Book Group named “Underdog Rescue International Voice”  URIV works with rescue people and shelters to help animals like Smokey who would have otherwise been put to sleep.

We are the Page creators, the petition writers, the letter writers, the cross-posters, we all work together using social networking sites to share resources and spread the word…contact the media…ect.

Countless lives have been saved by the work rescue people do online and we are proud to be a part of that.

 Smokey’s story was heartbreaking …these people beat him and then ran him over…tried to cover their own butts by saying he was dangerous…

Then asked, that he be put to sleep … thankfully before this could happen outraged people from all over the world flooded Green County with calls and emails pleading and demanding Smokey be saved all 2,489 of us…

Many people do not understand that an abused dog can be rehabilitated.

In lots of places especially rural areas it is common practice (as barbaric as it sounds) to put the abused animal to sleep. Many are never given a second chance at life ..all because some looser abused them.

This kind of practice is an outrage to animal lovers. We couldn’t let that happen.

Dr. Brown was less then receptive at first…Jayne and members of Uriv along with help from many friends had just helped a dog-named Sarge in Toledo Ohio.

Sarge’s owner and a friend took turns shooting him while he was in a cage….

In all, Sarge was shot 6 times. It was also initially thought Sarge would be put to sleep. His owners also claimed he was dangerous and had bitten them…

Jayne was there to start a Facebook page “Justice for Sarge shot 6 times by his owner” 

5, 206 people quickly showed support.

The Toledo Area Humane Society broke Sarge out of doggie jail and worked with him… they arraigned for him to get accepted at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary…

Sarge now lives at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah where he can remain for the rest of his life… It was the director of the Toledo Area Humane Society, John Dinion who paved the way with Dr. Brown to help Smokey.

Dr. Brown agreed to search for other options for Smokey …

A victory!

Smokey gets to live!

Then on November 8 Smokey has been offered a home in Arizona with the wonderful team at : TARA'S BABIES...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Young-AZ/Taras-Babies-Animal-Welfare/368847114798?v=wall

From their website:

“Tara's Babies is a no-kill dog rescue and lifetime sanctuary located in the wilderness of Northern Arizona. We began during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, rescuing dogs and cats left abandoned and homeless by the devastation. We continue to save the lives of dogs facing euthanasia in shelters throughout the USA.”

This serene setting is the perfect place for a dog like Smokey to live the rest of his life ...with no fear and no abuse

His only roadblock now were funds for the trip and expenses… Supporters quickly donated to get Smokey on his way.

Kunzang Drolma flew to Green County to bring Smokey back to the sanctuary and by the pictures and videos he appears madly in love…

Thank you Kunzang for loving Smokey …I know he will be ok now.

The TWIST on this story ..

It was an Aussie who started the page to Save Smokey and Kunzag is also an Aussie ...  

Tara’s Babies You Tube Channel

http://www.youtube.com/user/tarasbabiesdogs

Tara’s Babies Web Site

Http://www.Tarasbabies.org

Smokey in the yard  in Arizona 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bSol1AnC-4

Saving Smokey’s Life was a great TEAM effort and I would like to thank every one of you…

Dr. Brown

John Dinion

Tara's Babies

Jayne C & Underdog Rescue International Voice

All the people who gave support and $$$

Everyone else who helped behind the scenes..

Thanks !

Here’s a little Thank you video from the animals

Animals Thank you & Merry Christmas

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/11394601

If I forgot to mention anyone I am sorry,you are all greatly appreciated !

 Since this all takes place in Ohio,

I would like to post links to 2 other videos concerning Ohio ..

Nitro's Law HB 70

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/11380854

The story of Harrison County Ohio Dog Pound

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/11485266

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The Story Of Harrison County Ohio Dog Pound

The Story Of Harrison County Ohio Dog Pound

Activists have been trying to reform this place for almost 40 years...
It started back in the 70's ...
Famous Heiress Helen V. Brach fought to change things in Harrison County....there was a law suit ..but somehow the county commissioners won even though they all "pled the 5th" when asked to testify....
She even offered to build a nice new pound and even had plans drawn up but was flatly refused.....

Since the 70's not allot has changed at Harrison County Dog Pound...the old gassing box still stands....
They will not allow it to be torn down... they say they store food in there... how gross is that, to store food someplace where thousands of dogs have died ? 
Maybe that could be part of the reason no animal comes out of there in very good shape ?

Ohio Spca
Appalachian Ohio Spca
& The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
To name a few

Are currently in the process of trying to make a change here ... lets give them some support !
Watch this video and share it around to pass the word

U stream Link if you do Not have Facebook http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/11485266


Facebook Link http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=131598706899799#!/video/video.php?v=131598706899799

Take a stand against Animal Abuse

The second video we have created, this one is a little more polished - same message
Take a stand against animal abuse in all its forms...


If the leaders have no regard for animals lives ...
         the followers will not either...


 Help make people aware ...Take a Stand !

Link to our YouTube Channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31mu1KQdl10

Share this video with everyone you can......
 let's show animal abusers we are

 NOT AFRAID TO TAKE A STAND

To Raise Awareness to Animal Cruelty of all kinds !

Please help us FIGHT for the ANIMALS

A Video to raise Awareness to Animal Cruelty of all kinds by all different kinds of people.

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Ohio SPCA Fights Abuse in Fayette County Dog Pound !

  **Update ** 10-18-2010 Gassing Chamber is torn down !

See video here on the OHIO SPCA youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fYQHNH-GJY&feature=related

Fayette County Dog Warden Resigns- Sherrif Takes over !

http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2010/oct/13/4/fayette-county-dog-pound-now-run-sheriffs-office-ar-260064/

Thank You Ohio SPCA & Sheriff Stanforth ! 

 ***Update*** 10-27-2010 

Sheriff Stanforth is doing the right things for the dogs in Fayette County.

If you would like to send him a thank you note here is the address 

FAYETTE COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE

113 EAST MARKET STREET WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OH 43160

Please do not tie up phone lines, but a nice thank you note is wonderful.

Thank You Sheriff Stanforth !

Ohio SPCA Fights Abuse in Fayette County Dog Pound  

On Friday, September 24, the Fayette County Commissioners were faxed a letter by John Bell, our attorney.

They have 96 hours to correct serious violations of the ORC. Witness statements and pictures received Sept 24 depict horrendous conditions - drop-off kennels that have not been cleaned for 2 weeks, runs full of feces and worms, vomit, and urine, and sick dogs left to suffer.                     See Pictures at bottom..condition of the cages

A sick pup was adopted recently and died within days from parvo. The pup was eliminating 5 inch worms. When the assist. dog warden was told that she should not adopt out sick dogs, she stated that she would do whatever she wanted.

This is not the first time sick dogs were adopted or given away. And it is not the first time that dogs were left to suffer and die a slow death.

Records received prove that the dog wardens, past and present, have killed STRAY dogs before the 72 hour holding period was up. Some died the day they came in. This is a violation of the ORC, and therefore it is criminal. Dogs are being killed in a homemade gas closet.

Bagged like garbage and thrown away like garbage...this is the fate of the dogs that end up here.

Fayette County has refused to comply with our previous requests.

We must receive satisfactory evidence of the destruction of the “gas box,” correction of the inhumane conditions at the Pound, and full compliance with the ORC within the next ninety-six (96) hours, or we will file a Mandamus Complaint against Fayette County.

The Assist Dog Warden has been placed on Administrative Leave and we are told that she will not be back. Fayette County needs to hire a qualified dog warden who cares.

How you can help ;

Voice your opinion, let them know,

these things need to be corrected...We will not stand for this .....Animals deserve better !

If you call, e-mail, or fax - please be polite and professional!

Otherwise, It only does damage and tends to encourage officials to dig their feet in deeper.

Fayette County Commissioners133 South Main Street, Suite 401

Washington C.H., Ohio 43160

Phone (740) 335-0720

FAX (740) 333-3530

BOB PETERSON - running for State Representative

bob.peterson@fayette-co-oh.com

JACK DeWEESE - running for re-election as commissioner

jack.deweese@fayette-co-oh.com

TONY ANDERSON

tony.anderson@fayette-co-oh.com

Pictures of horrible filthy conditions, uncleaned cages, filthy water and sick and dying dogs. The pictures were taken on Sept. 18 and 19, 2010.

A sheriff deputy was called to the pound when these pictures were taken and he observed the conditions.

Sick dog just left to die



So Nasty no where to even sit with out sitting in urine or feces



Drinking water



So much urine and feces in cage almost no where to sleep !



Flys and Maggots in feces

Help US fight this abuse join us on facebook

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Ohio Spca on Facebook -click here

WORLD ANIMAL DAY

OCTOBER 4, 2010

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Smokey & Lucian 2 abused dogs from Ohio Go International

**Update on Smokey
11/8/2010

SMOKEY GETS SOME JUSTICE !
Smokey has been offered a home in Arizona with the wonderful team at
TARA'S BABIES...
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Young-AZ/Taras-Babies-Animal-Welfare/368847114798?v=wall

we need to help get him there, and get his yard ready for him.
Smokey needs our help ..lets get him outta Greene County Shelter ASAP.
Please share Smokeys Chip in Donate if you can & Share as much as possible

http://tarasbabiesdogs.chipin.com/smokeys-new-home


http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/crime/abused-dog-smokey-may-be-taken-to-a-pet-sanctuary-871939.html

Smokey and Lucian two Abused Dogs from Ohio have gained International Attention.


http://www.wdtn.com/dpp/news/local/dayton/Overwhelming-outcry-for-abused-dogs

Smokey is in the custody of Green County Animal Control, healing from his injuries and awaiting the decision on his fate. His Owners Chasity Elliott and Robert (Bobby) Profitt , took turns beating him with a baseball bat before running him over with their car.
In interviews with WHIO and WDTN Elliott describes the beating they gave the dog before running him over. She describes the brutal beating with a gleam in her eye.
See the 2 interviews below


http://www.whiotv.com/news/24602053/detail.html


http://www.wdtn.com/dpp/news/fairborn-woman-describes-dog-beating


Notice how her eyes look up to the left or up to the right when she talks the bad choice they made and how sorry she is. Experts on body language call this a classic sign that someone is lying.


The couple pleaded not guilty in court on August 19, 2010


Underdog Rescue International Voice and concerned people around the globe would like to see Smokey go to a place when he can be rehabilitated and loved.
The authorities in Greene County are seeking legal advice before making a decision about Smokey.
The original Owner of Smokey Chasity Elliot's aunt has signed a release allowing Harold Brown of Green County Animal Control to make the decisions about Smokey. That over rules the original release by Elliott and Profitt signed asking that the dog be put to sleep.
Smokey is still part of an ongoing animal cruelty case against Elliott and Profitt so the courts have some say also. Harold Brown legally must comply with anything court ordered.
 Harold Brown says he is not opposed to seeking other options for Smokey, but those options will not include adoption because of the bite record. This means Smokey can not be adopted to the public. It does not mean that he doesn't get a second chance at life abuse free. It is still possible that Smokey will be allowed to go to someplace like Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Lucians Story ...
http://www.wdtn.com/dpp/news/local/montgomery/Outpouring-of-support-for-neglected-dog

Lucian & Siblings continue to improve !

Lucian Today 56lbs

Lucian - A Pit bull mix was found with 2 other dogs locked in a basement nearly starved to death in a house on Irwin Avenue in Dayton, Ohio.
A concerned neighbor called The Pit Bull Rescue Group named Luv-A-Bulls, when she learned the people who lived there had moved and left the dogs behind.
She did not call Animal Authorities because she was afraid they would put the dogs to sleep.

Lucian was so weak from starvation he could not stand. Channel 2 News reported a neighbor said the dog tried to crawl to her at one point when he thought she was leaving.
He was so skinny bones were sticking out , he looked like he was already dead in photos.
I believe someone asked on a facebook thread if the dog was alive.

Luv-A-Bulls called Dr. Lisa Wood at the Germantown Animal Health Center. Who is caring for him now.
When he arrived at Germantown Animal Hospital he was so weak he could not life his head.
It is certian that he may have only lived a few more hours if someone had not intervened.
Initially it was thought that Lucian would not make it, he had a %20 chance in pulling through.
I am happy to say that over the weekend he began to improve, he can stand and walk, he is eating and drinking and has even had some time outside with his brother Lumos who was also rescued. The third dog is being cared for by a foster home.

Luv-A-Bulls Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10264911057

Germantown Animal Health Center Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Germantown-OH/Germantown-Animal-Health-Center/143311839032785?ref=ts&__a=20&v=wall

Here is the lastest update on Lucian and his brother Lumos from thier facebook page
Germantown Animal Health Center:
"Lucian and Lumos are continuing to improve. Lucian is now able to walk outside to "do his business" and he loves lying in the grass soaking up the sun. He loves seeing his brother and giving him kisses. Lumos is almost back to a normal weight. He loves being outside and trying to chase the clinic cats."
UPDATED VIDEO ON LUCIAN
http://www.whiotv.com/video/24791354/index.html

Bugsy... Shot by the Animal Control Officer called to help him..a sad tale.

 In Williamsburg, Ky...
A big white fluffy dog got lost from his home. A Great Pyrenese known by what was written on his collar..his name: Bugsy.

The Times-Tribune CORBIN — By Megan Williamson / Staff Writer


Reports :
"The shooting happened Wednesday after Whitley Pharmacy employees Alicia Creekmore and Rhonda Rains called Whitley County Animal Control in the hopes the agency would find a home for the stray they called “Bugsy.”
“He was just the cutest thing,” Rains said.
Creekmore, 21, of Williamsburg, said she and many others had befriended Bugsy, who was skittish with her at first, though she was able to later encourage him to eat out of her hands."


These nice people who befrended this stray dog were trying to help him.
They said he was like a neighborhood dog.
No one said he was agressive, he was friendly.
Bugsy was someones lost pet and no attempt was made by authorities to help Bugsy find his owner.When he was so obviously a pet, with a collor with his name on it.
Tell me again why we have animals chipped and pay for license tags ?
They put thier trust into Whitley County Animal Control ~ because they are supposed to help the animals right ?
How shattered that trust must be now.
Employees contacted Animal control at lunch time but they did not show up until 6 pm after a second phone call.
Poor Bugsy had been hiding next to a dumpster to get out of the rain.
Thinking that animal control officer Wayne Perkins was going help Bugsy......by taking him to the shelter, checking for a microchip, checking lost dog reports ......
employees lead Wayne Perkins out to where Bugsy is crouching by the dumpster.


Employees stated to animal control they would take the dog if it was going to be shot..
Breanna Rhoades, 20, of Williamsburg said while she was talking to the police that had responded to the call also.
Wayne Perkins shot Bugsy with a 12 gauge shotgun, The first shot missed but the next 2 killed him. People on scene report that Wayne Perkins was about 40 yards away from the dog...
Then he picked up Bugsy loaded him on his truck and drove away without saying a word.
This is straight out Animal Cruelty ....
Bugsy was not charging him, Bugsy was not mean, no one was in any danger...... he shot Bugsy in cold blood.
Below are links to various news media sites with Bugsy's Story...
http://www.wkyt.com/whitley/headlines/101339109.html
http://www.wkyt.com/wymtnews/headlines/101132879.htm
http://thetimestribune.com/local/x1442550968/Officer-who-shot-dog-to-be-punished


People are outraged and calling for Animal Control Reform.
Two different groups have stepped up and sponsered petitions for Bugsy
Jayne Cvetanoski of Austraila, has started a face book page to gain Justice for Bugsy.
The page is named ;
"Justice for a stray dog called Bugsy"
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-for-a-stray-dog-called-Bugsy/101523899906658?ref=ts&v=wall
Justice for a stray dog called Bugsy has sponsered a petition
Read and sign it here
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/244/justice-for-bugsy-fire-the-whitley-ac-officer-who-killed-him/


Jayne is a member of a group named Underdog Rescue International Voice, a newley formed group,with members from all parts of the Animal Rescue Network... for networking to share resources and work online as a team to help get the word out about Animal Abuse.
Members of Underdog Rescue International Voice, recently helped a dog named Sarge shot 6 times by his owner in Toledo,Ohio.
Underdog Rescue International Voice blog spot -http://underdogrescueinternational.blogspot.com/


A Rescue Group named Big Fluffy Dog Rescue of Nashville, TN has also stepped up to lend a voice.
Website- http://bigfluffydogs.com/
Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/CTMEVTNHTNKY/Big-Fluffy-Dog-Rescue/28214716181
Big Fluffy Dogs has sponsered a Petition
Read and sign it here
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/petitions/541?m=a4681d42&recruiter_id=69630650
Please sign both petitions and please speak out - let everyone know this is not ok !
Shooting a dog is not animal control !
This happens more then people think....
When the people who are in charge show no regard for the life of an animal, is it any wonder why there is so much Animal Abuse going on ?
 Please speak out people its time to make changes now ~ spread the word -

Speak out ~
Kentucky: Secretary of State - Elected Officials  sos.ky.gov/kids/government/elected
Kentucky State Government: State of Kentucky Government  www.govspot.com/state/ky.htm
Mayors Office City of Williamsburg Ky www.cityofwilliamsburg.com

Spread the word because ...

Knowledge is the light, that shines through the darkness of ignorance ~ Unknown

Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human lives."--Albert Schweitzer

World Animal Day Oct 4 2010



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The "PURPLE CHOICE"

Thousands of people world wide have made the

PURPLE CHOICE

It has all been started by a face book page called;

 PLEASE TURN FB PURPLE FOR ONE WEEK TO HIGHLIGHT ANIMAL CRUELTY AWARENESS

In honor of World Animal Day Oct 4 2010, a founding member of a group called Underdog Rescue International Voice.  created the page to help raise awareness to Animal Cruelty.

The pages asks Supporters to show some purple, by changing to profile pictures that have some purple in them. People have been wonderfully creative..

Since its creation date on Sept 21, 2010 … Over 15 Thousand People have shown us some purple...  

WILL YOU SHOW US YOURS ?

Turn your profile Pictures Purple !

The Purple Page was so popluar in such a short time,
it was included in the
WORLD ANIMAL DAY celebrations for October 4th 2010.
ON LINE event in the EVENTS DIARY 2010..

Help spread awareness -  GO PURPLE. !

Big thanks to everyone..who helped make this happen.

Since then, Purple Pages & Groups are popping up everywhere in support of the Purple Choice.

Help Raise Awareness ! 

Speak out today and show us your purple !  

To join or like these groups and pages click on the name to go to that group or page.

The original Page that started Purple

Please turn Facebook purple for one week to highlight animal cruelty awareness

The Purple Ribbon Army

The Social Network for Animal Cruelty Awareness Worldwide!

Underdog Rescue International Voice

SPEAK UP FOR THE ANIMALS..they need us all!!

I was asked to list other purple groups that have started to support the original Purple Page in SUPPORT of this great cause so they will be listed here.
(just click the name to go there)

AnimalCrueltyAwareness

Some of our members purple pics !                                        SHOW US YOURS !

 I will be adding more later they are coming in really fast thanks everyone !