THIS PETITION IS FOR THE WELFARE OF OUR SARGE!



THIS POOR DOG...has the right, and must be...

given every opportunity to recover in a bit of peace and quiet, for as long it takes.

SARGE has many supporters all wanting to see him into a new life!

SARGES story has reached the hearts of many people worldwide.

WE ALL ANXIOUSLY WAIT NOW for a decision to be made on his future home.

We wont be giving up anytime soon..we will fight for Sarge..ALL THE WAY!

ABSOLUTELY ..NO WAY...must this poor dog lose his life now.

We have been informed that 2 places ( confirmed) are in talks with the TAHS and relevant parties, for the consideration to take over his future care.

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PLEASE SIGN and SHARE this new petition for our Sarge!

After all he's been through, he must be allowed to live.

HE WAS THE INNOCENT VICTIM IN ALL THIS...yet hes the one who's very life remains under further threat by the Authorities.

We ask that Sarge is placed into the care of one of the 2 groups vying for him asap.

This dog needs some stability and a nice new place to begin his long road to healing both physically and mentally, and learning to trust humans.

We ask.. when will a decision be made about his new home...?

We do NOT want to hear that the idea of Sarge being PTS...is the best option..because it isnt!

WE WANT THE BEST FOR SARGE...he's our SARGE!!!

SARGE now deserves to live a new and happy..cruelty free life. GIVE IT TO HIM!!!

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TWO PLACES....are confirmed at this stage to be in talks.

They are :

SPECIALIST Behaviour Dog Trainers..the wonderful RMDT in Colorado..USA.

And...the well renowned: BEST FRIENDS/ DOG TOWN in Utah USA.

Both these places are staffed with experienced PEOPLE ..that know how to care for and rehabilitate, GERMAN SHEPHERD dogs.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES...should there be any more talk of killing him!!

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SARGES story.

Sarge was in his cage, and then shot 6 TIMES by his former owner Lawrence Mick , and his pal Adam Collins on July 9th 2010.

Sarge survived all this..and is one hell of a great dog!!!!

Who...after all he's been through DESERVES only to have a new and happy life far away from his previous ones.

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thepetitionsite.com%2F230%2Fjustice-for-sargecaged-and-shot-6-times&h=e6a13

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Sarge is currently recovering at the TAHS..Toledo Area Humane Society in Ohio.

SARGE was handed over to the TAHS, after court proceedings on July 23rd 2010..where L Mick relinquished all his ownership rights to him.

When the TAHS took control of Sarge on the 23rd July..he still had insitu 6 bullets..one of which was still in his ear!

Sarge has spent a lot of time with the wonderful TAHS medical and behavioral staff since he was transferred to TAHS on July 23.

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UPDATE AUG 6TH...following Sarges assessment at the OSU by their Specialist Vets.

READ THIS>>> from the TAHS.

On August 5, veterinary and behavior staff from Toledo Area Humane Society (TAHS) took Sarge %u2013 the dog that was shot six times in east Toledo on July 9 %u2013 to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Ohio State University for evaluation.

Sarge was examined physically and assessed behaviorally by a team of veterinarians head.ed by a board certified veterinary behaviorist.

The veterinary team found that Sarge still has four bullets in him; if he was shot six times as originally reported, one bullet apparently dislodged on its own in addition to the one removed by TAHS veterinarians. Removal of the remaining bullets was not recommended due to %u201C%u2026 great risk for soft tissue, vascular and neurological damage.%u201D

X-rays additionally confirmed that Sarge has significant degenerative joint disease in his hips. The team concluded that he suffers from significant chronic pain from his hips as well as possible discomfort to his jaw from a bullet. This pain is likely a contributing factor to his aggressive behavior. Chronic pain will lower a dog%u2019s threshold for aggression, making them more susceptible to feeling threatened and to aggressing when close physical contact is anticipated.

The team observed Sarge and felt his behavior indicates he has been aggressive for some time, which is consistent with reports from former owners. His aggression is %u201C%u2026unlikely to have developed acutely as a result of the gunshot wounds.%u201D The team further stated that his %u201C%u2026inconsistent and unpredictable%u2026aggression makes him unsafe for placement into an adoptive home,%u201D and that he would need %u201C%u2026months, potentially years, of therapy to bring his aggression to a level that could be managed in an experienced adoptive home and he would still carry a risk of aggression, regardless of his progress.%u201D They recommended placement in a sanctuary or long term rescue that has experience handling aggressive dogs. If a suitable sanctuary can not be found the OSU team concluded that, %u201C%u2026humane euthanasia may be in his best interest.%u201D He can not go to a well intentioned but unqualified group.

The OSU team made several recommendations to help make Sarge comfortable %u201C%u2026both mentally and physically%u2026%u201D while housed at TAHS in addition to suggestions to protect the safety of Humane Society staff. These recommendations include behavioral enrichment, kennel approach training, muzzle training, and controlled exercise including play sessions with other dogs. Sarge has also been put on an anti anxiety drug along with antibiotics and pain medication. He was also fitted with a Dog Appeasing Pheromone collar to help reduce anxiety.

The Toledo Area Humane Society continues to look for an appropriate recipient for Sarge. Although many individuals and a few organizations have offered to adopt him, only two who have contacted TAHS potentially have the expertise and facilities to manage a dog with his unpredictable aggression. The OSU report has been sent to these two groups for their evaluation.



WE ALL NOW WAIT ANXIOUSLY FOR ANY NEWS ON THEIR DECISION.

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See Sarges support page with over 3500 TEAM SARGE supporters!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/JUSTICE-for-Sarge-SHOT-6-times-by-his-owner/129259970448541?v=wall&ref=notif

FB supporter page, and x 2 petitions created by :

Jayne Cvetanoski aka..NoKill Day from Australia.

THE TAHS FB PAGE...please visit this site..and leave your messages of support for Sarge.This Humane Society do very good work...and have great success in rehoming as many animals as possible.******************* this is from one of Sarges supporters in Canada.Read her comments..they are very valid...28/7/10PLEASE read this:VIA..Catherine HagartyI just signed Sarge's petition and here's my 2 cents:I've rescued/rehabilitated & been a loving/beloved owner to German Shepherds for 25 years; they're my breed of choice in every category across the board, Based upon the abuse and severe trauma this shepherd's been subjected to, a behavioural evaluation at this stage ...seems utterly pointless, let alone detrimental to Sarge's adaptation to his new environment. Severely abused animals need to feel "safe", loved and accepted; they also need knowledgeable experienced handlers to help them acclimatize to their new lives. If TAHS sincerely has Sarge's best interests at heart, they would already know this. However, their actions re: insanely premature behavioural eval. suggests they're merely trying to appease very vocal watchdogs that are passionately monitoring every aspect of this dog's recovery. It sounds to me like TAHS is paving the way for an eventual euthanasia, and trying to justify their hidden agenda ahead of time.... Sarge should be removed from their care immediately, and placed with an experienced "intelligent" Rescue group that has a proven record with rehabilitation of severely abused animals, German Shepherds in particular -- so that Sarge is not judged by some moron who is completely unfamiliar with his breed's particular characteristics, emotional responses, behavior and needs. If TAHS is so obviously NOT willing to provide what Sarge needs in order to recover, both medically and emotionally, then they should NOT be allowed to have him in their possession, let alone decide his fate behind closed doors and with such incredibly apathetic stupidity. Ship him up here to Canada - I'd take him in a heartbeat!!!!!