Canine Advocate
Melanie Coy has been a pit bull fancier for 29 years. She's also been involved in obedience and other training and showing animals. Coy became involved in animal legislative issues in the mid-80s to dispel myths about the pit bull breed and fight against breed-specific laws. She advocates responsible dog ownership through training and educational programs, and helps shelters make dogs more adoptable.
Marking Anniversaries
Posted Saturday, July 9, 2016, at 8:52 AM
July 8, 2016 marked the seventh anniversary of the largest dog fighting bust in United States history. More than four hundred dogs were seized from multiple states, brought to Missouri and became known as the MO 500 by the time all the pregnant females had given birth. For those who rescued, rehabilitated and eased these dogs into the safety and love of responsible homes, this anniversary will always bring to mind the “what if’s”...
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