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Pam-MNPosts: 7Location: Join Date: December 23, 2008 4:48 PMSend Message

February 11, 2009 11:17 AM

I also watched the Westminster Dog Show the past two nights and was also thinking about Vivi. I hope she is still out there and will be found one day...but after this long...who knows? Just hoping for the best, I guess.

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B-J

Posts: 27Location: Join Date: December 21, 2008 8:15 AMSend Message

February 14, 2009 7:44 AM

What a superb specimin. The best Sussex I have ever seen. Not that I have seen many. lol He is truely wwell put together; in demeanor, physically and stamina. Stump fully deserved the win.

http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=1776480307675&source=jl999

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BarbPinMIPosts: 1Location: Join Date: February 15, 2009 8:38 AMSend Message

February 15, 2009 8:46 AM

I'm so glad to see familiar names on this site. We all know this is a very sad day. Who would have thought that after all this time we'd still be waiting and praying for Vivi's safe return to her family. I'll never stop hoping that this beautiful little lady's journey will have a happy ending. Prayers to you little one - viva la Vivi! Barbara

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MilaLBPosts: 6Location: Join Date: January 11, 2009 10:04 AMSend Message

February 15, 2009 11:27 AM

Yes, it has been three years ago this AM that someone at JFK let this little dog loose...what a heartbreaking and tremendously agonizing 3 years it has been for all of us.

But, so many animals have been saved during the course of the search for her and many more will be rescued as we continue to pray that someday we will know where Vivi is. This is Vivi's legacy....and it is a wonderful tribute to the beautiful whippet who captured our hearts. With every dog saved, a thank you to Vivi is silently spoken.

One day, little one, we will know where you are. It "aint" over.

We are Keeping the Faith and it is "VivaLaVivi!!!

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susanhjl@comcast.netPosts: 8Location: Join Date: January 13, 2009 7:42 AMSend Message

February 15, 2009 12:04 PM

Hi Everyone,

Yes, today is sad, remembering what happened 3years ago. I'm keeping the faith also, Mila, that we will bring our Canine Girl back home to her family. My thoughts are with Jill and Rick. You found Sniffles, Mila, and others have been found and rescued by this group of animal lovers who came together for one beautiful Whippet. Her miracle will come.

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Laura605Posts: 1Location: Join Date: February 18, 2009 8:57 PMSend Message

February 18, 2009 9:00 PM

URGENT - PLEASE HELP!

I received this e-mail from my daughter in PA and I'm assuming that's where these two sweet dogs are from.

If anyone is interested contact Kelly Wilson at the address below:

> From: WILSON, KELLY KELLY.WILSON@gopmg.com
> ?
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> If anyone knows of anyone interested in adopting 2 dogs pls
> let me know.?
> ?
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> ?
> As many of you know, we are moving in just 2 weeks.
> Unfortunately, I have still not been able to find a good
> home for Cookie and Coco.?
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>
> ?
> We're not able to take our beloved doggies with us and
> I've been desperately trying to find a home for both of
> them 'together'. They were raised together and pine
> without each other. The Lab rescue has already said that
> they would
> probably separate them, so this is my last resort.
>
> ?
> Recently I tried to take Coco out in my car alone and she
> TOTALLY refused to even get into the car without
> Cookie.....!!!! She absolutely pulled back on her haunches
> until Cookie was by her side. Both doggies are in great
> health, have been spayed and have ID chips implanted under
> the skin.?
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>
> ?
> Cookie turned 3 December 10th and Coco will be 3 April 1st.
> Cookie is my mellow-yellow, and just loves her tummy rubbed.
> Coco is adorably funny and lives for her "ball".
> She also loves the water..... Cookie loves lots of
> attention. Both doggies are loyal and love to walk. They
> have been raised with my 3 kids running around all over the
> place, and have survived Sammy's constant hugging and
> love of 'dress-up', so they are fantastic family
> dogs.
>
> ?
> This is by far one of the most difficult decisions I have
> ever had to make, but under the circumstances I have no
> choice.?
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>
> ?
> Please, please forward these pics to all you know and help
> me find a great home for these fabulous doggies. They are
> just adorable and it's heartbreaking to let them go. In
> a perfect world, I hope that we could find someone local so
> that we can still keep in touch and visit them.?
>
>
> ?I pray that someone somewhere can help us keep Cookie and
> Coco together, and love them just as much as we do. Thank
> you all from the bottom of my heart.?

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B-J

Posts: 27Location: Join Date: December 21, 2008 8:15 AMSend Message

February 27, 2009 2:46 PM

Cookie and Coco seems to be an internet hoax. Not that it wasn't valid at one time. But one of those that takes on a life of it's own.

B-J

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susanhjl@comcast.netPosts: 8Location: Join Date: January 13, 2009 7:42 AMSend Message

February 28, 2009 10:51 AM

Hi all,

I couldn't access the story, but on Comcast it said that a dog that had been missing for 7 years has been returned. Keep the Faith for our Vivi. We sure could use her miracle now. B-J, I have been working on the CT team for FOB and will contact those on your list for the Federal bill. I can't believe these people. Build horse killing fields to get some money, sacrifice America's treasured horses to feed foreign countries ( We don't ask India for their cows), yet release that Barbarian Michael Vick to house arrest after he ran a dog fighting operation, did killing himself, and unmentionable cruelty to those poor dogs. What is wrong with this picture?

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B-J

Posts: 27Location: Join Date: December 21, 2008 8:15 AMSend Message

February 28, 2009 2:58 PM

Thank you Susan. And of course money seems to the root of corruption.

B-J

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susanhjl@comcast.netPosts: 8Location: Join Date: January 13, 2009 7:42 AMSend Message

March 3, 2009 4:09 PM

Hi!

I finished the list of Ill Reps who are voting no to HB583. Their offices are getting flooded with calls from all over the country. Power to the people and the horses!

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B-J

Posts: 27Location: Join Date: December 21, 2008 8:15 AMSend Message

March 16, 2009 5:36 PM

Read about three ways to help horses in 2009

Below they show three ways to help horses......I'm asking you to look hard at helping me with Way Number Three --- please contact your members of congress and ask them to support HR 503 - our horses thank you.

As you have seen lately - so many states are trying to get slaughterhouses opened on a state by state level --- we have to stop this otherwise every state will be slaughtering our horses. Please write or call your congressmen - be the squeaky wheel. Thanks

Kathy

https://community.hsus.org/humane/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=31628954

B-J

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B-J

Posts: 27Location: Join Date: December 21, 2008 8:15 AMSend Message

March 21, 2009 12:46 PM

Ask the President

You can to to this link and ask the President anything --- please ask him if he will support ending horse slaughter in America ---- he and VP Biden were both co-sponsors last year of the anti-slaughter bill.

http://www.communitycounts.com/forum/?id=Obama

B-J

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B-J

Posts: 27Location: Join Date: December 21, 2008 8:15 AMSend Message

March 29, 2009 1:44 PM

Please take the poll on our new horse bill recently released.

Folks''

I'm sending this to most my contacts because we dont want the pro slaughter groups competing against us on this. Our voting numbers are high right now and our new bill before released has had 12 officals sign on already. Mrs Landrieu Senator of La, is working wonders Here is the link to vote yes for the bill if you pass this one make sure you know they are for our bills.

Thanks Everyone..

http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_727.html

May the Knowledge of Horse Slaughter be Exposed and then Abolished.

B-J

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B-J

Posts: 27Location: Join Date: December 21, 2008 8:15 AMSend Message

April 2, 2009 9:40 AM

Please Sign

STOP HORSE SLAUGHTER - PASS HB503
http://www.americansagainsthorseslaughter.com/

B-J

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B-J

Posts: 27Location: Join Date: December 21, 2008 8:15 AMSend Message

April 3, 2009 2:16 PM

GOVERNOR SCHWEITZER VETOED THE BILL!

THANK YOU EVERYONE that contacted the Montana Governor --- he vetoed the bill --- YES - HE SAID NO TO SLAUGHTERHOUSES IN HIS STATE!!!

Kathy

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B-J

Posts: 27Location: Join Date: December 21, 2008 8:15 AMSend Message

April 3, 2009 6:36 PM

Guess they jumped the gun --- he didn't veto the bill - he sent it back with amendments ---- if they don't agree to his amendments, then he will veto it. Let's hope they don't like his changes and he vetos it...................

Subject: Montana Governor vetoes horse slaughter bill
Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2009

April 3, 2009

The Honorable Bob Bergren
Speaker of the House
State Capitol
Helena, MT 59620

The Honorable Robert Story, Jr.
President of the Senate
State Capitol
Helena, MT 59620

Dear Speaker Bergren and President Story:

In accordance with the power vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and the laws of the State of Montana, I hereby return with amendments House Bill 418, “AN ACT AUTHORIZING INVESTOR-OWNED EQUINE SLAUGHTER OR PROCESSING FACILITIES; PROHIBITING A COURT FROM GRANTING AN INJUNCTION TO STOP OR DELAY THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EQUINE SLAUGHTER OR PROCESSING FACILITY BASED ON LEGAL CHALLENGES OR APPEALS OF A PERMIT, LICENSE, CERTIFICATE, OR OTHER APPROVAL ISSUED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS; SETTING BONDING REQUIREMENTS; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 75-1-201, 75-2-104, 75-5-614, 75-5-621, 75-5-641, 81-9-111, 81-9-112, 81-9-115, 81-9-116, 81-9-201, 81-9-229, AND 81-9-230, MCA.”

I begin by saying that my proposed amendments do not prevent the licensing and operation of a horse slaughter facility in Montana. My amendments retain those aspects of HB 418 that clarify existing law to ensure that a horse slaughter facility, if licensed to operate in Montana, conforms to Montana’s current laws pertaining to all livestock slaughter facilities. My amendments are focused on eliminating what I believe is the unnecessary and potentially harmful special treatment that would be granted to one particular industry under this bill.

Before addressing my specific amendments, I want you to know that, like you, I believe horse owners must be responsible for the health and care of their animals. Like you, I believe it is unacceptable that any horse would be left starving or to die due to neglect. I also believe owners should have access to a legal method to put their horses down as necessary and appropriate -- due to age, infirmity, or other legitimate circumstances.

While I understand the value in licensing horse slaughter facilities, it is equally important that any facility approved to operate in Montana comply with this state’s health and environmental laws. Therefore, a person applying to license a horse slaughter facility who wishes to do so in accordance with Montana law has nothing to fear from the amendments I propose.

Specifically, my amendments address the limitations imposed upon a person seeking to bring a legal challenge to a license approving a horse slaughter facility. Those limitations are found in sections 1 and 2 of HB 418, which my proposed amendments would strike. I believe sections 1 and 2 of the bill are unnecessary, cast too wide a net, and suffer from potential constitutional infirmities.

Section 1 of HB 418 would prohibit a court from enjoining the construction of a horse slaughter facility based on a challenge to a permit or license approving the facility under Montana’s environmental laws. An injunction is a remedy in equity available to litigants to preserve the status quo where a remedy in law would be inadequate. The remedy of injunction is not freely granted. It is my opinion that current statutory standards for the issuance of injunctions already provide sufficient safeguards to ensure the remedy of injunction will only be available to a party under limited and justified circumstances. For example, § 27-19-201, MCA, authorizes a court to grant a preliminary injunction only if it appears the applicant will be successful on the merits, a great or irreparable injury would occur if the activity were allowed to continue, when it appears the adverse party is doing or threatening to do an act in violation of the applicant’s rights, or for other similarly justified equitable reasons. In other words, I believe that the legal standards currently in existence sufficiently safeguard the rights of all parties, and, conversely, that the restriction upon a court’s power to enjoin construction of a facility unnecessarily tips this balance.

Section 1 of HB 418 additionally would impose liability for “all financial losses” incurred by the facility as a result of an injunction halting operations of the facility if the person bringing the challenge is ultimately unsuccessful. As a practical matter, and I assume the bill was so designed, this penalty provision would have the effect of chilling any efforts to enjoin the operation of a constructed horse slaughter facility by a person challenging the adequacy of the permit, notwithstanding the real harm that might be caused by the continuing operation of the facility. I am unaware of any equivalent provision in Montana law, and I believe its inclusion in this bill unfairly tips the balance by discouraging a challenger from seeking what would otherwise be a legitimate injunction for the benefit and protection of public health and safety. Again, I believe the current, established legal standards relating to the issuance of injunctions – including the current standards pertaining to an award of costs and damages to persons wrongfully enjoined – are sufficiently stringent and properly balance the competing rights of litigants. I do not believe special rules are necessary or appropriate for this particular industry.

Turning to section 2 of HB 418, I am concerned that this mandatory surety bond requirement, established in the bill at the high rate of 20% of the cost to build or operate the facility, and imposed upon any person who challenges a license granted to operate a horse slaughter facility, would effectively deny citizens access to the courts in Montana, in contravention of Article II, section 16 of the Montana Constitution. I am unaware of any other provision in Montana law requiring the posting of a surety bond as a condition to bringing a challenge to the issuance of a permit under Montana’s environmental laws.

I also question the language found in subsection (4) of section 2, which authorizes an award of attorney fees and costs on grounds that the challenge was “without merit.” I believe the meaning of that expression is unclear and would, itself, lead to litigation. Current law already provides courts with well-settled authority to sanction parties or their attorneys who file pleadings in court for improper purposes. As with my other concerns, I see no reason to impose new, special, and undefined standards in this bill, applicable to this one industry, where current law adequately provides for sanctions in proper circumstances.

In addition to the above amendments, I also propose an amendment to section 12 of the bill. As written, the bill requires “investor-owned” horse slaughter facilities to be licensed pursuant to Montana’s licensing laws. My amendment would require all horse slaughter facilities, whether “investor-owned” or otherwise, to be licensed.

The remainder of my amendments are necessary to coordinate with the amendments to strike sections 1 and 2 of the bill.

I recognize that HB 418 has stirred the emotions of many. As a current and long-time horse owner, myself, I understand those feelings. However, I have endeavored to make my decisions on the bill based on what I believe is the correct approach from both a policy and a legal perspective. I respectfully ask that you support my proposed amendments to HB 418.

Sincerely,

BRIAN SCHWEITZER
GOVERNOR

cc: Legislative Services Division

B-J

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B-J

Posts: 27Location: Join Date: December 21, 2008 8:15 AMSend Message

April 6, 2009 10:41 AM

Wow!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090406/ts_afp/australiaanimaldogoffbeat_20090406082210

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Kay1945Posts: 12Location: Join Date: December 23, 2008 7:08 PMSend Message

April 7, 2009 7:33 AM

WOW is right. That is just amazing.

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susanhjl@comcast.netPosts: 8Location: Join Date: January 13, 2009 7:42 AMSend Message

April 8, 2009 6:46 AM

Hi Everyone!

The dog's owners were just interviewed on Fox & Friends. What a story of survival and miracles. Never give up hope. Vivi is out there, her miracle will come. And I can't wait for that party.

May all of you have a Happy Easter and a Happy Passover filled with family, friends and good health.

Miss everyone from the blog and a shout out to the gals of NYC.

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B-J

Posts: 27Location: Join Date: December 21, 2008 8:15 AMSend Message

April 12, 2009 3:58 PM

Hey back Susan. Was thinking of Vivi and her gaot breakfast her first Easter Sunday on the loose. Hope she is enjoying her breakfast indoor and loved these days.

http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=1846487707675&source=jl999

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