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Cocker spaniel pups found in parking lot die

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is looking for information on a cocker spaniel and her pups left in the parking lot of Roy’s department store in Wroxham, U.K. A concerned citizen gathered Tilly and her three pups taking them to Hillside Animal Sanctuary.

Unfortunately, the pups were all suffering from parvovirus. Despite veterinarian treatment, all three died. Tilly, the pups’ mother, was also found in poor condition however recovered with the care of vigilant staff.

The only clues the RSPCA have so far are the leather dog bed they were found in along with a men’s Marks & Spencer three quarter length coat and a red fleece pet blanket. If you have any information about the abandoned dogs call the RSPCA at 0300 1234999.

Cocker spaniel club president sues humane society

The incident began on April 12, 2011 when Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) investigator, Matt Schaecher, executed a search warrant at a North Harris Road home in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Harris was responding to an animal cruelty complaint. Thirty dogs, mostly cocker spaniels, were seized by the humane society. Owners Ralph and Melinda Hart failed to provide a kennel license as well as licenses for the dogs. Melinda Hart is the president of the Detroit Cocker Spaniel Club and owner of Hartline Cockers.

The humane society claims the Harts kept their cocker spaniels in the garage stacked on top of each other in cages only letting them out to urinate and defecate. “They don’t dispute they’re keeping the dogs in cages stacked on top of each other,” said Susan Kornfield, attorney for the HSHV. No animal cruelty charges were filed although the Harts signed a field release statement. In the agreement, seventeen dogs would be returned if the Harts obtained a kennel license and licenses for the returned dogs.

None of the dogs were reportedly ill from mistreatment although the HSHV euthanized three cocker spaniels–apparently they couldn’t find anyone to adopt them. The Harts’ lawsuit filed June 27, 2011 sought return of their cocker spaniels adopted out by HSHV however the motion was denied in a Washtenaw county court. One of the cocker spaniels reportedly belonged to the Harts’ son.

A furry footed friend’s enemy

There’s one particular yard I’m careful to walk by because their yard has sandburs. This a type of grass with sharp spiny burs. They are literally a pain to remove from your dog’s fur. Both you and your dog will get painfully poked trying to remove them. I found a slicker brush is the easiest way to get them out. Try to get them out right away as they will get increasingly entangled making them difficult to remove. I pulled this plant out of their yard and will destroy it so no harm comes to Hoshi.

Michigan Bluebonnets

I’ve always wanted to take a picture of Gabby in Texas bluebonnets. Well, here’s the next best thing. Hoshi in weeds with blue flowers.

Canadian Cockerfest this July 24th

The Cocker Spaniel Rescue of British Columbia (CSRBC) will hold its eighth
annual Cockerfest this Sunday. Cocker spaniels and cocker spaniel owners alike are welcomed to attend. This year’s event will be held in Langley’s Derby Reach Park along the Fraser River. It sounds beautiful. 🙂 A raffle will be held for select items raising money for CSRBC.