Kathy McGuire to be interviewed by Solid K9 Training 1/28/2012

Kathy McGuire will be interviewed tomorrow at 8:10am by Soild K9 Training! Jeff Gellman often takes on dogs that have problems that other trainers can’t fix. Interested in what he’s going to talk to Kathy about? You’re going to have to tune in and see!.. Click here

No one listened to those trying to help animals – NJ.com article

Much like the Winslow Dogs when a local resident was complaining for over 5 years nothing was done. This same local resident found township ordinances that were used as “tools” to get the pit bulls surrendered when authorities, animal control and state humane enforcement did nothing except make visit after visit. How many times is this going to happen in New Jersey? Watch for “The Truth about Winslow Dogs” and “The Truth about Salem” coming soon! … click here to read the NJ.com article

BEAR

Some of you may remember Bear (who was once called Lobo) who came to NJAFA after a hard life in Camden. He lived his days chained with little to no interaction. Once he was surrendered to us we showered him with love, vet care and promptly found him a good home. This is Bear now enjoying our weekend snow. It’s nice to see our past rescue who had such a sad start living such a fantastic life now!

Lucky Dogs In Camden City To Receive Warm Dog Houses. Win – Win for Dogs and Environment

November 9, 2011 – Marlton, NJ – The leading animal protection charity in Camden City, NJ Aid for Animals, (NJAFA) in partnership with Whole Foods Market, Marlton and Burger Fence Company, Mantua, are raising funds for the recycling of wood…read full Press Release and view more photos – click here – CHECK OUT VIDEO BELOW

Are You Enabling The Needless Killing Of Shelter Animals?

Our battle for a No Kill nation is not against the public. It is against the cowards of our movement who refuse to stand up to their colleagues and friends running shelters that are mired in the failed and defunct philosophies that allow (indeed, cause) killing….Click here to read full article

Francis

Pit bull in Camden City starved to death. Francis named after St. Francis of Assisi was seized in Camden City, NJ this past weekend. His body score is only a 1 and he was literally freezing to death with a temperature of only 92 degrees. Francis was at same hospital that Schmiegel was however if it is possible, this dog was in worse condition than Schmiegel. Francis passed last night to the Rainbow Bridge. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION

Citizen involvement brings criminal animal cruelty conviction.

Too often humane law enforcement agencies fail to pursue justice or protection for abused and neglected animals. Private citizens can pursue such cases and need not stand by idly while animals suffer. One such case occurred in W. Atco, NJ.

Two starving, emaciated dogs were left chained out side in freezing  weather chained inside their dog crates on  January 4, 2010.

One was euthanized that night because he was suffering so badly with a body temperature of only 94 degrees (normal being 101).

A private citizen who also happens to be the founder of NJ Aid for Animals, observed these freezing dying animals. All the agencies that were supposed to protect these animals failed to act.

Complaints were filed by Kathy McGuire and pursued in Winslow Municipal Court and despite obstacles and attempts to sabotage the case by certain officials, criminal convictions were obtained.

The persistence of a dedicated citizen was able to get justice for the animals involved and prevent further abuse and neglect.The abuser, Roy A. Martinez of W. Atco, NJ was convicted of two counts of animal cruelty on July 28 almost six months AFTER one of the dogs was euthanized.

The other dog was adopted at the local animal shelter.