JUSTICE for Roxy - Starved & EU'd GSD

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DukeJazz

Discussion Starter · Sep 30, 2010

For those of you who have been following the plight of poor starved Roxy, who was EU'd by Miami Dade AS even tho there were rescues & individuals willing to step forward and save her - please consider signing this petition !!

Thank you,
Mike

Roxy's thread here:
http://www.germanshepherds.com/foru...mi-fl-6y-o-f-roxie-starved-rip-poor-girl.html

The petition (over 2000 sigs already !).

Here is a petition on behalf of Roxy, a severely emaciated GSD, owner-turn-in to Miami Dade, who paid for the crimes committed against her with her life. She stood proud and alert, her ears up, for the camera after her owner signed her death warrant. She was killed immediately after turn-in.

The crimes committed against her created an intense outcry from animal lovers and advocates across the country.

A tripple header:

1. Her owner's abuse/neglect for her health and quality of life cost Roxy her life.

2. Why were charges not levied against the owner, or an investigation held? Regardless of cause or health issues, it is reprehensible beyond words to allow a life to suffer and waste to the extreme state of emaciation found with Roxy.

3. The unwillingness of the shelter to allow rescue and rehabilitation for Roxy. Many rescues and individuals stepped forward to help. Roxy had a local rescue ready to take her in. Policy should dictate that an animal brought in for euthanasia be signed over to the shelter for disposition.

Here is the petition:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/266/justice-for-roxy/

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Anja1Blue

· #41 · Oct 7, 2010

Allie512 said:
Article in today's Miami Herald re Animal Control - a new shelter would be of great benefit: Groups join to rescue animals - Miami-Dade - MiamiHerald.com

Read more: Groups join to rescue animals - Miami-Dade - MiamiHerald.com
A powerhouse animal-welfare group has joined with three Miami-Dade agencies to increase the number of homeless cats and dogs leaving the county shelter alive.
On Wednesday, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals launched a partnership with the Miami-Dade Animal Services Department, the Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-a-Pet and the Cat Network to attack a pet overpopulation problem that claims more than 21,000 lives annually at the shelter -- and thousands more on the streets.
Nationally, it's believed that municipalities kill 3 million to 4 million unwanted pets each year. That's 456 every hour.

Read more: Groups join to rescue animals - Miami-Dade - MiamiHerald.com

This is good to hear. But it still doesn't address the fact that M-D will not work with out of state rescues, which is what would have kept Roxy alive. Breed specific rescues, if reputable, are still best for dogs like the GSD IMHO, if they have the space.
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Susan

Anja SchH3 GSD
Conor GSD
Blue BH WH T1 GSD - waiting at the Bridge

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DukeJazz

Discussion Starter · #42 · Oct 8, 2010

Anja1Blue said:
This is good to hear. But it still doesn't address the fact that M-D will not work with out of state rescues, which is what would have kept Roxy alive. Breed specific rescues, if reputable, are still best for dogs like the GSD IMHO, if they have the space.
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Susan

Anja SchH3 GSD
Conor GSD
Blue BH WH T1 GSD - waiting at the Bridge

Actually, it's my understanding that there was an in-state rescue and a local individual willing to take Roxie in addition to the out-state rescue & she was still EU'd.

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Allie512

· #43 · Oct 8, 2010

I was only relating some good news re the facililty. A/C is in a terrible area and is really not fit for animals; moving to a more populated area would help w/adoptions - this has been going on a long time - I actually stood with groups outside of the shelter protesting its conditions in 1993 and it is still the same. Miami is one of the poorest cities in the country and the city rarely gives anything to help animals. In fact, Miami is one of the most frustrating, depressing places when it comes to helping animals. I was glad to sign and see the petition. There is an attempt at recalling the Mayor going on right now so city government will be more receptive to pressure.

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48496

· #44 · Oct 8, 2010

Tried to sign, but it's closed.

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Anja1Blue

· #45 · Oct 8, 2010

DukeJazz said:
Actually, it's my understanding that there was an in-state rescue and a local individual willing to take Roxie in addition to the out-state rescue & she was still EU'd.

Wow - didn't know about the local person. That only makes it worse then....People in Texas and Georgia rescue call Miami-Dade "The Death Camp". A frantic appeal went out yesterday for 2 8 week old GSD puppies which are there - and on death row if someone doesn't grab them fast.

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Anja SchH3 GSD
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Anja1Blue

· #46 · Oct 30, 2010

Just to let those of you who cared about Roxy know - I sent a letter of protest to the Director of Miami-Dade several weeks ago. It is not surprising that I have not received a reply. The fact that this person is, apparently, also a veterinarian, makes this whole business seem somehow worse. I don't think it matters who they team up with, or how many other organizations become involved - without a basic change in policy this can and will happen again. I think we can all agree however that Director Pizano will not soon forget Roxy - she might dismiss her but she will not lose the memory of her.
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Susan

Anja SchH3 GSD
Conor GSD
Blue BH WH T1 GSD - waiting at the Bridge :angel:

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