More family pets end up in the hands of abusers via Craigslist

[Omaha Steve]

https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-puppy-doe-tell-craigslist-to-help-stop-violence-against-pets

Justice for Puppy Doe: Tell Craigslist to Help Stop Violence...
by Joyel Ennis-Everett · 391,687 supporters




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More family pets end up in the hands of abusers via Craigslist

Joyel Ennis-Everett
Boston, MA
Mar 12, 2015 — Two more horrific cases of animal abuse & murder involving Craigslist ads made the news in the same week.

David Williford has been arrested on accusations he starved and tortured animals he found on Craigslist. As the video caption on Olympia's King 5 News reads "Animals "Rescued" on Craigslist Found Dead." I don't even need to point out the sarcasm in that statement!

Investigators said he told the former owners who ignorantly posted their pets on Craigslist that he wanted to "rescue" them. Officers found more than 20 dead Guinea pigs, rabbits and dogs on his property. Deputy Prosecutor Christen Anton Peters described it in court like a scene from a horror movie, complete with blood spatters, filth and carcasses strewn about Williford's basement and backyard. Full reports here: http://tinyurl.com/k3qpbu3 and here http://tinyurl.com/kuog2ce

Meanwhile, Philip Rodriguez of West Palm Beach Florida has been arrested and charged with two animal cruelty charges after investigators say he constantly punched and even shot fireworks at a puppy. The puppy, a pitbull mix named Bullet was obtained by Rodreguez's girlfriend via a Craigslist ad. Upon seeing the dog and noticing severe bruising and swelling around his eyes, several puncture wounds and scabs, officers also noted that the dog appeared to be uncomfortable around Rodriguez and would shake whenever Rodiguez approached him. Full story here http://tinyurl.com/l95c8s3

These are only the stories we hear about. Imagine all of the other voiceless innocent victims whom are never discovered

Regardless of whether or not Craigslist restructures their Pet category, it's clear that it's up to US, those who *can* speak for the voiceless to do the best we can to prevent the chances of innocent pets ending up in the arms of evil via online ads.

Please visit my site, www.puppydoekiya.com and click on the "Restate My Stand" button to sign up for my newsletter to be the first to learn about what we have in the works. There is big news coming this summer. Big. Stay tuned. Thanks again for continuing to sign and share the petition!

Prosecutors: Man starved, killed pets found online
Prosecutors: Man starved, killed pets found online
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Animal control officers arrested David Williford on accusations he starved and tortured animals he found on Craigslist. According to prosecutors, officers found more than 20 dead Guinea pigs...
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Original post back of Feb. 22nd: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026261874

[michaz]

1. You are right!!

Not just CL but also many of the animal sites on Facebook. Many of us watch and rescue what we can. Get them to a rescue or vet them ourselves and then find them good homes. I have 8 dogs in my home right now that were all rescued. This is a huge problem and not just for the animals but also for people. Most of these creeps go on to harm people. Statistics prove it. What these sick individuals do to these animals is unreal.

[Sunlei]

2. "charged with two animal cruelty charges" thats not enough charges!

Those kind of crazies collect & kill more animals.

[catnhatnh]

3. There are valid counter arguments in the original...

...like it or not pets change owners all the time. Banning ads on the most popular forum won't "protect" animals and will more likely cause many more animals to be abandoned...

[Lurks Often]

4. Please use a no kill shelter/rescue if you can't keep your pet

Many will willingly take in turn in's and work to find them a good home in the unfortunate circumstance you are unable to keep your pet.

[Omaha Steve]

5. Kick

[Marrah_G]

6. I found my pup on a local pet rehoming fb group

The group is self policing and it seems to work. My cousin adopted hers from there also.