‘Real Woof News’ Archives
Mastiff dies on United Airlines flight in Sept 2012
Bam Bam died during a United Airlines flight from Miami to San Francisco in September 2012. Bam Bam’s owner saw that United transported his dog in a regular metal boxed luggage cart, and not the air-conditioned van that he was promised. He was a healthy 2 year [Read More]
Golden Retriever dies on United Airlines flight in Sept 2012
With sadness, we read that supermodel Maggie Rizer’s golden retriever, Bea — a healthy and well-prepared young dog — was killed during a United Airlines flight several weeks ago. Bea was flying in cargo from New York to San Francisco. The veterinarian [Read More]
Golden Retriever puppy shot in head repeatedly by police officer
Today’s entry is a very serious one. A golden retriever named Scout who lived in St. Louis, Michigan was shot and killed over the weekend by a policeman. The dog’s neighbor who witnessed the shooting said the dog was not aggressive, and the policeman did not [Read More]
Kisha Curtis trial updates
11/05/11 According to the Patrick Miracle, “Grand Jury Hearing for Kisha Curtis charges has concluded and we will most likely not get the results and decision until Monday.” Waiting with baited breath for more news … stay tuned. [Read More]
Nike signs Michael Vick, convicted felon and dogfighter, to be its spokesperson
On July 1st 2011, it was reported that Nike had signed Michael Vick to endorse its products. In 2007, when Nike first dropped Vick, Nike issued the following statement: “we consider any cruelty to animals inhumane and abhorrent.” Now that it’s 2011, I guess [Read More]
Sept 19th Court date for the guys who torched Phoenix
Update 07/31/2011 Court date rescheduled for Sept 19th. According to the Baltimore Sun: The July retrial of 19-year-old twins Travers and Tremayne Johnson, whose first animal-cruelty trial ended in a hung jury, has been postponed. The new city circuit court date — Sept. [Read More]
Update on the Patrick Saga (trial date for Kisha Curtis not set yet)
Patrick’s Story, an update Updated 06/21/11 A short history and rundown of Patrick’s case so far, as copied from the The Patrick Miracle Facebook Fan Page. Note that according to our sources, the trial date for Kisha Curtis has not yet been set. A quick [Read More]
What’s the max penalty for Patrick’s abuser, Kisha Curtis
This section includes all dog breeds. Updated 06/03/11 1. Patrick’s Story (New Jersey) You’re probably already familiar with Patrick’s story. A young dog starved to near death (very graphic picture of his skeletal body on his website) and, while still [Read More]
Yet another sleddog operator investigated/sentenced for animal cruelty
Sleddog operator sentenced to jail time for starving 100 husky dogs, pleads guilty Feb 16, 2011 Sleddog operation owner sentenced to 90 days jail time for starving over 100 huskies. Police found 6 dead husky dogs and seized about 100 that were dangerously underfed. [Read More]
Prevent your husky from being trapped, shot and buried by a farmer
Let’s just get this out of the way — huskies have high prey drives and like to hunt and roam. If you as a husky owner are not responsible enough to ensure his safety and well-being, then you are putting your husky in danger. Angry neighbors and farmers may [Read More]
