Michael Patrick McPhail's wife most likely walked onto her back porch expecting something completely different than what she ended up seeing, and what she did next was not only fast thinking, but crucial to punishing her husband.
While McPhail's fate will now be served to him through a Court of Law, the family's two dogs- both the one abused and another one- will have their fate decided by Pierce
While we all understand that at times dogs have been so completely mistreated by their owners that they are unable to function in a safe environment, and that they at times become vicious, I would think that especially in a case such as this- the option of further punishing the dog for this monsters actions would be cruel and unusual.
Pasado, a organization dedicated to the safe keeping of all animals has stepped in on behalf of the dogs and are attempting to gain custody of them.
According to their website, they are offering to be a safe haven for both of the animals:
They have stepped up, and offered to do this at no cost to the general public, and for the benefit of a animal that has already been heinously abused. They've also asked for the help for the public in letting authorities know that this dog should not be further punished. If you have a moment, please visit their site, and see if you could perhaps be willing to give a moment of your time to bring awareness to others on this.
And if you think that animal cruely is something to be shrugged off, then you may want to look at this page. H/t Lindsey. And not the one I'm always complaining about, a different better one.
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Source-- McPhail's wife told investigators that she found her husband on their back porch Wednesday night having intercourse with their 4-year-old female pit bull terrier, the Pierce County sheriff's office report said. The dog was squealing and crying, according to charging papers. The woman took photos with her cell phone and called the sheriff's office.
While McPhail's fate will now be served to him through a Court of Law, the family's two dogs- both the one abused and another one- will have their fate decided by Pierce
County Animal Control, and it's not looking so good for either of them.
Pierce County Animal Control officials say a 4-year-old pit bull at the center of an alleged case of felony bestiality will likely be euthanized, prompting an outcry from animal-welfare groups.
The pit bull, named Sara, has been kept in isolation at the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County since shortly after a woman told police she photographed her husband having sex with the animal in the couple's Spanaway yard.
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Because one of the conditions of McPhail's release forbids him from having contact with animals, Sara and the family's other pit bull might never return home, said Pierce County sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer.
If the family doesn't reclaim the animals, Sara will be euthanized because of her history of biting, Sayre said.
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Scooter, the family's 3-year-old male pit bull, is socializing well and thus far doesn't appear to be a threat if adopted, he said. The Seattle Times
While we all understand that at times dogs have been so completely mistreated by their owners that they are unable to function in a safe environment, and that they at times become vicious, I would think that especially in a case such as this- the option of further punishing the dog for this monsters actions would be cruel and unusual.
Pasado, a organization dedicated to the safe keeping of all animals has stepped in on behalf of the dogs and are attempting to gain custody of them.
According to their website, they are offering to be a safe haven for both of the animals:
Pasado's is offering Animal Control (under whose purview this case falls under) to release both dogs to Pasado's Safe Haven provided that we pay for any bond necessary to insure the public's safety. Additionally, the local humane society who may adopt out the male, does not perform home checks, which Pasado's does. We could assure that this dog will be placed in a loving home (We also do requisite unannounced checks following adoption.)
Furthermore, releasing the female dog to Pasado's Safe Haven would provide the animal the opportunity for professional behavioral assessment and training. We would assume all costs for this. We are now in communication with Cesar Milan, National Geographic Channel's "The Dog Whisperer" who is a specialist in pitbull behavior and aggression. Cesar helped Pasado's with dogs we rescued in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Neither he nor Pasado's believes that truly vicious dogs should be adopted. But we also believe that every dog should be given a fair chance. This female pup shouldn't be locked in a kennel without daily loving and training. Please stay tuned to this website for updates.
They have stepped up, and offered to do this at no cost to the general public, and for the benefit of a animal that has already been heinously abused. They've also asked for the help for the public in letting authorities know that this dog should not be further punished. If you have a moment, please visit their site, and see if you could perhaps be willing to give a moment of your time to bring awareness to others on this.
And if you think that animal cruely is something to be shrugged off, then you may want to look at this page. H/t Lindsey. And not the one I'm always complaining about, a different better one.
Categories: predators,