HSUS - It's about time!

After 145(?) Pit Bulls including Pit Bull puppies were "put to sleep" at the request of the Humane Society of the United States. This same organization has now FINALLY decided that maybe it's time to take a look at their policies, escpeially those concerning the handing of Pit Bulls taken from fighting busts and change them.

"The Humane Society of the United States on February 23 issued an interim policy recommending all dogs be evaluated as individuals, and is calling a meeting of leading animal welfare organizations concerning dogs victimized by dog fighting."


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"The new interim policy announced by the HSUS, pending the outcome of the meeting, recommends that local law enforcement and animal control evaluate such dogs as individuals rather than as a category before any decision is made regarding their future. "

"Julie Castle, director of Community Programs and Services for Best Friends said, “There had been more than enough airing of feelings and outrage that the dogs were not evaluated prior to being summarily euthanized. It was time to hit the reset button on this in order to move things forward in a constructive way. Mr. Pacelle was open and receptive to what we had to say and we are looking forward to our meetings in April.”

Whatever the reason, whether it be the negative response from the public on the handling of this case, the quick response and strong presence of Best Friends or maybe just maybe the big wigs of the HSUS all woke up with a conscience.

Either way this news comes too late for the dogs from Wilkes County .