Man lost at sea...his dog found alive

So sad that this man is missing. So what is the bottom line in this story for his companion found alive.  This man  made the choice to go sailing. But the dog didn't. If this dog had the reasoning ability as do most humans,she might or might not have agreed to accompany her master on this dangerous endeavor. But since she does not and cannot talk. We will never know. But what we do know is...dogs are at the mercy of their masters no matter how reckless or thoughtless they might be.

NO SIGN OF ACTIVITY: The Tafadzwa, as it was found by a Royal New Zealand Air Force Orion yesterday.

STILL MISSING: Mr van Rensburg went missing after leaving Tauranga for Gisborne on March 12 with his dog, Juanita.
LATEST: Friends of missing yachtie Paul van Rensburg are "shattered" that a search of his yacht this morning failed to find any sign of him.

They were still holding out hope Mr Van Rensburg would be found, though.

"It's really hard to say (what their next steps would be) right at this minute but we have to look at all options and look at them seriously," friend Warwick Gowland said.

The 40-year-old South African went missing after leaving Tauranga for a new job in Gisborne on March 12 with his dog, Juanita. He was reported missing four days later and his 11-metre steel-hulled yacht, Tafadzwa, was spotted by an Air Force P3 Orion 110km west of the Chatham Islands yesterday.

Fishermen boarded the boat this morning. Although they failed to find Mr van Rensburg, his dog has been recovered alive.

Mr Gowland said friends could look at land masses in the area

in case Mr van Rensburg had made it to one of those.

"There's a lot of questions to be asked and answered," he said.

Mr van Rensburg's friends has lobbied to continue hunting for the Tafadzwa since the official search was called off earlier this month.

Mr Gowland believed there should be an official review.

"We don't believe they kept their search going long enough. They cut it off way too early, it's that simple."

SEARCH OPERATION

Maritime New Zealand defended its decision to call off the search for Mr Van Rensburg after three days.

Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) mission coordinator Geoff Lunt today told NZPA he rejected any criticism of the search.

"We carried out a very extensive and exhaustive search and based that on the information we had at the time," he said.

Inquiries into the vessel's location had been exhausted, he said.

"That was what happened after three days of searching, it was decided that there was no longer viability to continue searching."

Mr Lunt said RCCNZ's role was "effectively over" and it would not take any further action, including a search of nearby islands, without new information.

"We have no leads to start a search from," he said.

"Indications are that's he's fallen overboard quite some time back, because of the state of the sails, and based on that we have no information at all that we can start a search with."

Mr Lunt said it was not yet clear if Mr Van Rensburg had been wearing a safety harness or what may have caused him to fall overboard.

The rescue coordination centre carried out an extensive search for the yacht over three days, covering 328,000sq km.SPOTTED FROM THE AIR

The commanding officer of No 5 Squadron, Wing Commander Nick Olney, said it was pure luck the yacht was seen by the Orion crew yesterday.

"It was in good shape, but the sails were badly ripped. There was no sign of activity on deck."

The crew could read the name of the Tafadzwa, confirming it was the missing boat.

"The guys were pretty excited. They tried to call him up but there was no response."

- with PAUL EASTON, The Dominion Post, and NZPA

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THE WONDERFUL STORY OF ERIC CONTINUES

ERIC'S STORY UPDATE by VERA T.
My daughter Sandy ran into Doctor Werner this past week at PetSmart. And the first thing she wanted to ask him was: " How is Eric? " The answer to that could not have been better. Doctor Werner says Eric is totally and completely healed. No more meds no more surgery. This Doctor Werner is the best. If you read the entire story of how much in despair we all were concerning Eric you will know why I love this handsome inside and out Doctor. He is truly God sent. He went on to say though. That Eric still hasn't come around to the 'doing your business outside thing '. He continues to mark his territory whenver he choooses.....and the human side of me, that knows Eric, wants to say..Well why not? He is happy to be there. 


Thank you Doctor Werner and thank you to Lisa at LIFE FOR PAWS for all the money (well spent) and tears we invested in this one tiny life. He will always be my beloved Eric and I shall never forget him nor lose the desire to hear how  he is doing. We are all in this together and when a perfect solution happens it is good to shout it from the tree tops. To all my friends who cared for Eric and the many many others. I love you all.  Vera

Do you remember Eric?This is Eric now.
Vera T: What do you think of my beloved Eric now?

It has been a few months since I told you about my  foster Eric having the dreaded skin disease, penpheious. but I didn’t tell you  that he was adopted by the best dermitologist vet on this earth and since then  he is totally cured and no longer comes to the clinic everyday. He stays home so  he can boss the other big dogs that belong to Dr. werner. Eric had many mirales  in his corner but the best one of all was his becoming one of Dr.Werner's pets.   I know Eric had a very merry Christmas and everyday  I ask god to give Doc.  Werner and our Rescue group, life4paws many blessings for all they do for worthy  animals.

I miss eric but since eric left, I took in 6 more dogs that  were bailed out from the Cammeraillo shelter that were supposed to go to New  york to a  no kill shelter. Unfortunately no money for that to happen.  There  was a total of 13 and our Rescue,Life4Paws took them all. Some had health issues  and were taken care of by the Rescue. Now all but three have been adopted.

The best way to tell this story is to just print the words of the person who most knows Eric.This little dog,except for the pervasiveness of his best friend,would not be with us now. God bless the rescuers,the foster homes and the ones who just put their heart out there on the line sometimes and more times than not just to have it beaten down and still they go on to the next one that needs to be saved. This story written by Vera T.I will with hold her last name,would it be we all be so lucky to have such a friend as this. And now on to the story of Eric:







My Beloved Eric


Eric was bailed out of Camarillo Animal Shelter in 2009. We first thought he had been in a fight with another dog because of the condition of his face. It was all torn and oozing. I took him to foster anyway. But soon I realized this little guy had major problems. He had what appeared to be a tumor coming out of his left ear. The Veterinarian we normally use wanted a huge amount to operate on Eric's ear.
I asked another girl who also rescues about her veterinarian and how much he would charge us. He agreed upon $650.00.
Eric had to stay at the vet's after his operation for about three weeks. But the problem was much bigger than we ever realized. I decided to take him to a dermatologist. It turned out his problem was a very rare and very hard to treat disease called pemphigus.


Eric came back to me and was put on all kinds of medication. Plus a bath every other day.But nothing was working.We found another Vet.who said he would fix the problem for $800.00. So once again with our heart and our hope we went ahead. Once again no progress.
Eric was with me for six months then with a cone around his neck so that he would not bleed to death. In spite of all of his misery he ate very well and he even played with the other dogs. He was such a special little guy loved by everyone who came across him. All the vets who treated him fell in love with him. What a horrific situation for this little guy whose quality of life was just not good.


Finally,the President of our rescue group came to my house to talk about Eric.She wanted me to allow Eric to be eutahnized. Words cannot describe my heart when I heard those words. I lost it. I cried so much and I wanted to die in his place. But reality and the fact that our hearts are always larger than our resources. I agreed.
But fate said no. When she took the little boy to the vet to put him down.The vet who happened to be a lady said no. That we should put Eric on a new road and try holistic medicine as well as western.
Again he came back to me.I started him on all of his medicine and had to literally track down the kind of food he must eat.(very expensive) I was determined and I did find it and day by day his hair started to grow back.
But there was still that problem with his ear. Not a small problem.
His ear was full of clusters and the vet said those must be removed so we paid another $700.00.
Back again to my home but suddenly we found someone who wanted to adopt him. A forever home for this deserving little boy. Still something is in the path and that is, another surgury which is to be done by a certified surgeon which will cost $3000.00 that we do not have.
Eric has been thru so much hell and finally he has a home and we just cannot let him down now.He deserves a life of love and without pain. Could you please give us a hand? Even the smallest amount will help and it is tax deductible. The pay pal button is at the end of this article. God bless you and thank you. Vera T.(from California) 

WHY DOES State Rep.Ruth Jones Democrat Texas hate dogs?

Our Country is going broke. Terrorists are at the door and Texas Rep.Ruth Jones of Texas is worried about dogs? Please...we are not fooled. The bill that Ruth Jones McClendon proposes:

bill that would require any Texan who owns a male dog which weighs 20 pounds or more and is not neutered to have an insurance policy covering injuries or damage caused by that dog when it is off the leash or out of the dog’s yard, 1200 WOAI’s Michael Board reports.”

McClendon said, “unrestrained un-neutered male dogs over 20 pounds have a higher tendency toward aggression.”

The first question comes to mind. Ruth Jones McClendon. What is your expertise on dogs and what is your true intention? This smells and possibly points back to some experience you  might have had and now you want revenge. Mrs.McClendon, people are not elected so that they can carry out personal vendettas so maybe you should step up to the plate and tell the truth. As a dog lover, I am here to tell you this is a 'camel's nose under the tent ' sort of thing. Another stealth campaign against dogs. Another obstacle for those dogs being murdered every day in high kill shelters who have little and rare chances of finding a home. This huge expense is a war on these poor animals and will be the death knell for' male dogs over 20 lbs' as stated in the bill. No. The answer is NO!

This is Texas so why should you care? Stop the nonsense at the root. Cut off this evil notion so that it will not spread to other states and other cities where lies many opponents of the plight of animals and their welfare. Call the Texas Rep. email them..Please...if you love animals you must. 

PURE NONSENSE

Ruth Jones McClendon in all her glory

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THESE PRECIOUS DOGS SERVE OUR COUNTRY AND WE ABANDON THEM

Why is this still happening? Oh but it has been worse. We all know. It has been worse because no one was looking. And where are those animal groups who have the money to bring an end to this absolute cruel practice of our government. Dogs that are blown to bits as sacrifice to those soldiers in order that those soldiers might live. Shouldn't we owe something at least a trip back home to the ones that do live? Why hasn't PETA spoken up and used their resources to bring pressure to those that might stop this. Oh I forget they are busy pursuing old ladies that have too many cats. 

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The story of Eric from his Foster Mom (THIS IS AN UPDATE)

Do you remember Eric?This is Eric now.
Vera T: What do you think of my beloved Eric now?

It has been a few months since I told you about my foster Eric having the dreaded skin disease, penpheious. but I didn’t tell you that he was adopted by the best dermitologist vet on this earth and since then he is totally cured and no longer comes to the clinic everyday. He stays home so he can boss the other big dogs that belong to Dr. werner. Eric had many mirales in his corner but the best one of all was his becoming one of Dr.Werner's pets.  I know Eric had a very merry Christmas and everyday  I ask god to give Doc. Werner and our Rescue group, life4paws many blessings for all they do for worthy animals.

I miss eric but since eric left, I took in 6 more dogs that were bailed out from the Cammeraillo shelter that were supposed to go to New york to a  no kill shelter. Unfortunately no money for that to happen.  There was a total of 13 and our Rescue,Life4Paws took them all. Some had health issues and were taken care of by the Rescue. Now all but three have been adopted.

The best way to tell this story is to just print the words of the person who most knows Eric.This little dog,except for the pervasiveness of his best friend,would not be with us now. God bless the rescuers,the foster homes and the ones who just put their heart out there on the line sometimes and more times than not just to have it beaten down and still they go on to the next one that needs to be saved. This story written by Vera T.I will with hold her last name,would it be we all be so lucky to have such a friend as this. And now on to the story of Eric:






My Beloved Eric

Eric was bailed out of Camarillo Animal Shelter in 2009. We first thought he had been in a fight with another dog because of the condition of his face. It was all torn and oozing. I took him to foster anyway. But soon I realized this little guy had major problems. He had what appeared to be a tumor coming out of his left ear. The Veterinarian we normally use wanted a huge amount to operate on Eric's ear.
I asked another girl who also rescues about her veterinarian and how much he would charge us. He agreed upon $650.00.
Eric had to stay at the vet's after his operation for about three weeks. But the problem was much bigger than we ever realized. I decided to take him to a dermatologist. It turned out his problem was a very rare and very hard to treat disease called pemphigus.

Eric came back to me and was put on all kinds of medication. Plus a bath every other day.But nothing was working.We found another Vet.who said he would fix the problem for $800.00. So once again with our heart and our hope we went ahead. Once again no progress.
Eric was with me for six months then with a cone around his neck so that he would not bleed to death. In spite of all of his misery he ate very well and he even played with the other dogs. He was such a special little guy loved by everyone who came across him. All the vets who treated him fell in love with him. What a horrific situation for this little guy whose quality of life was just not good.

Finally,the President of our rescue group came to my house to talk about Eric.She wanted me to allow Eric to be eutahnized. Words cannot describe my heart when I heard those words. I lost it. I cried so much and I wanted to die in his place. But reality and the fact that our hearts are always larger than our resources. I agreed.
But fate said no. When she took the little boy to the vet to put him down.The vet who happened to be a lady said no. That we should put Eric on a new road and try holistic medicine as well as western.
Again he came back to me.I started him on all of his medicine and had to literally track down the kind of food he must eat.(very expensive) I was determined and I did find it and day by day his hair started to grow back.
But there was still that problem with his ear. Not a small problem.
His ear was full of clusters and the vet said those must be removed so we paid another $700.00.
Back again to my home but suddenly we found someone who wanted to adopt him. A forever home for this deserving little boy. Still something is in the path and that is, another surgury which is to be done by a certified surgeon which will cost $3000.00 that we do not have.
Eric has been thru so much hell and finally he has a home and we just cannot let him down now.He deserves a life of love and without pain. Could you please give us a hand? Even the smallest amount will help and it is tax deductible. The pay pal button is at the end of this article. God bless you and thank you. Vera T.(from California)

ONCE AGAIN PETA PROVES THEY ARE THE WORST THING TO HAPPEN TO ANIMALS

Peta thinks animal abuse is wrong....UNLESS...it happens to be contrary to a sports figure...unless they want to fall in line behind the President of the United States. This is absolutely a sin. A sin that Obama puts in his two cents in defense of a DOG KILLER. A Dog torturer. Be sure to send Peta your dollars so they can fight like hell against an elderly lady that has too many cats. HYPOCRITES! Please PETA desolve your non profit. You are setting animals back. You are worst than the abusers.

President Obama Praises Michael Vick; PETA Agrees

 President Obama has praised Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick for his turnaround and NFL franchise owner Jeffrey Lurie for giving the former convict a second chance. Vick has emerged as a superstar for the Eagles after being jailed for running a dog-fighting ring and killing lame dogs.

In a phone call to Eagles owner Lurie, Obama stated that “So many people who serve time never get a fair second chance. It’s never a level playing field for prisoners when they get out of jail.” Mr. Obama’s statement, while true, begs to ask the question: Should a prison record be allowed at all when considering whether to hire an employee? Most businesses are leery of hiring ex-cons, especially when applicants without a criminal record are available.  White House officials confirmed that the conversation took place and took pains to add that the President also condemns Mr. Vick’s crimes.

The co-founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Ingrid E. Newkirk, backed the President fully, “Obama’s a sports guy, Vick’s a sports guy, and comebacks and redemption can happen.” The statement is somewhat odd from Ms. Newkirk as she fails to mention that Mr. Vick only ceased his activities upon being caught by authorities or made mention of earlier statements PETA made about Vick.  When the Eagles signed Vick in 2009 PETA issued a statement saying they “and millions of decent football fans around the world are disappointed that the Philadelphia Eagles have chosen to sign a man who hanged dogs from trees, electrocuted them with jumper cables, held them underwater until they drowned in his swimming pool.”

Vick and his cohorts labeled their fighting ring “Bad Newz Kennels” and an investigation found that Mr. Vick and his crew hung under-performing dogs with a nylon cord. While never admitting to killing a dog himself, Vick did admit that he witnessed his employees shoot and electrocute numerous dogs.

Mr. Vick has publicly stated that he would like to once again own dogs. Mikey. I am all for you owning dogs if you will have an exorcism performed. For you have a dark evil within you that still preveils. 

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               IT'S THE LAW/It's La Ley

      Got your dog tied out in the cold without a shelter.It's cruelty. Get this dog a shelter and some hay or a blanket. It is your duty to make sure this dog is warm. And it is the law. 
consiguió su perro atado hacia fuera en el frío sin un abrigo.it' crueldad de s Consiga a este perro un abrigo y un poco de heno o una manta. Es su deber a cerciorarse de que este perro es caliente. Y es la ley.

Merry Christmas

TRIGGER HAPPY COP MURDERS FAMILY DOG

This cop who killed the Golden Retriever needs to be taken off the job. He is absolutely unqualified. The question is...how scared was he? Too scared to be carrying a gun is what I believe. Read the whole story:


Atlanta Georgia-A Clayton County mother of six said the family dog did what he always did when he saw someone. He barked.But when "Boomer" started barking and running toward a police officer Saturday morning, the officer shot the dog and killed it, Lawrene King told the AJC Sunday night.

“He’s a golden retriever," King said. "He barks, but he’s never bitten anyone.”

A Clayton County police officer was on foot patrol on North Shore Drive when the dog jumped off a porch and started barking and running toward the officer, Capt. Tina Daniel said. The officer ordered the dog to stop and when it didn't, the officer shot and killed the animal in its yard, Daniel said.

The officer, whose name was not released, was responding to a call reporting a suspicious person, police said.

A resident called police to report that someone was selling meat from the back of a white pickup truck, King said. The friend of one of her children had parked his white truck in front of the family's home, and King believes the officer was checking it to confirm it was involved.

"My neighbor saw the whole thing," King said. "He was shocked how quickly the officer pulled his gun."

Boomer was killed about 25 feet from his spot on the front porch, close to her front door, King said. He was not on a leash.

King said she wasn't home when Boomer was shot, but three teenagers were in her house. King said she received a frantic call from her 19-year-old son Jonathan.

"Mom! He killed my dog," King said her son screamed.

Lawrene King said police officers were still at her home when she returned.

The family had an electric fence, but there was not a sign alerting the officer it was there, Daniel said.

“I have really worked hard to teach my children about authority. I’ve also taught my children you take responsibility for everything you do," Lawrene King said. "We’re all human, but don’t try to justify.”

COP MURDERS DOG