Woman possibly to be arrested for saving a dog: Help Tammy and Doogie!!

**ramanth** · 09-12-2006, 11:25 AM

I got this notice from adverse reactions group I joined after Kia had her issue with ProHeart 6:

http://www.dogsadversereactions.com/tammy.html

Email received from Tammy Grimes

OK, everyone, if you're getting this e-mail it means the police
followed through on their threat to put me in jail for taking Doogie today.

Here is the background info:

We got a call from Kim in East Freedom this morning, crying because Doogie hadn't gotten up since Saturday. She had been calling the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society since Saturday to no avail. We told her we aren't law officers, and she needed to call the humane officer.

Then we got another call about the same dog, from another person who passes him every day. At that point we called Kim back to see if she'd heard from the Humane Officer. She had not, so we promised her we'd go out and see what we could do. When we got there, we took photos and video of Doogie. We initially thought he was dead, as he was not moving and his back was to us. We found out that the people were not home to talk to about him, so I made the decision that he could not lay there on the cold wet ground for one moment longer, and I would accept all consequences of my decision.

The neighbor Kim has agreed to testify on my behalf if necessary. She cried the whole time we were there, you can hear her on the video.

I think once you see the video and pictures, you'll understand why I made this decision.

The vet documented his general negligent condition, low weight, sores, missing fur, and took xrays of his back and hips. He determined that he has very bad back spurs that are causing him a lot of pain and are most likely responsible for his inability to walk. He also saw an undetermined mass near his hip on the xray. He gave him a shot for pain plus some B vitamins for energy, so that perhaps he could have even one
good day or a few good hours. He wrote a letter stating his condition in case we needed it.

Shortly after we got Doogie to my home, situated, bathed (had to, the stench was too bad), and fed and watered an Officer Flag called from the Freedom Township Police Department (I know, Freedom, isn't that ironic?). He wanted me to return Doogie, which I refused to do.

Here's what I need from you all. View the videos and photos, below. I think you'll agree with me that this is NOT acceptable in ANY kind of humane society, and we cannot allow this kind of animal abuse. We MUST stand up and STOP accepting this to be ok for people to do to their
dogs, and STOP jailing those who are trying to help them.

I could never look myself in the eye again, much less sleep tonight, had I left Doogie there dying, shivering in the dirt. I will spend the rest of my life in jail as opposed to handing him over to be abused further by these people.

Please, contact ALL media with these photos and videos. Get justice, for Doogie and for me. Do NOT allow this treatment of those who are here to help, and who actually care. Call the Pennsylvania Humane Society and tell them you expect them to stand with me against this kind of abuse.

Doogie laying on the ground, neighbor crying in background:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN9t1rv4pj4

Doogie after vet at Grimes house:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8wxGP1N7QQ

Officer Flag: Cell 814.201.0149
Freedom Township Police Headquarters: 814.695.8545
Pennsylvania Humane Society: 814.942.5402
Humane Officer Paul Gotshall: 814.942.3780

Altoona Mirror: 800.287.4480; [email protected];
[email protected]
WTAJ-TV10: 814.944.1414
WJAC-TV 6: 814.255.7600

All national media! Make sure to send them links to the video, it's very compelling. My best friend, Tracy, has the video and hi-resolution copies of the images for print. She can be reached at [email protected]

Don't stop until there is Justice for Doogie and ME! I'm just not tolerating this kind of treatment, for either of us. No one should.

Tammy

(Ed Note: This has been verified by Tracy.)

(After watching the video,there are doubts if anyone would have done any differently)

**JenBKR** · 09-12-2006, 11:44 AM

Oh my gosh. I was sick and crying after watching that first video. Not to mention

How could someone let their dog get to that point. I will be making some phone calls soon, as Doogie simply can't go back to that house and Tammy should NOT be in jail because of this.

Thanks for letting us know.

**CathyBogart** · 09-12-2006, 11:46 AM

X-posted...

**Reachoutrescue** · 09-13-2006, 10:38 PM

I am over whelmed by this. How can they consider giving back this poor dog to the old owner. This outrages me to no extent!!

**moosmom** · 09-16-2006, 09:30 AM

Tammy,

Bless your heart for saving that baby's life. He'd surely be dead if it weren't for you. Shame on the cops for making a bad decision. I'm with you 100% girl!!

**zoey** · 09-16-2006, 09:37 AM

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that the dog has been neglected. What is wrong with people? Send a sick dog to a bad *home* to die???
No. I think not. What you're dong is right, Tammy. And anyone with a heart and conscience knows that.
God Bless you in your endeavor!!

**LilacDragon** · 09-16-2006, 10:08 AM

There are two sides to this story, you know. And I am not talking about the owners.

Tammy refuses to let law enforcement see the dog and from the information that I have gotten elsewhere (which I have found to be VERY reliable in the past) she refuses to release any information about the vet that attended the dog. Maybe if she offered more evidence to the dog's condition she wouldn't be in such a pickle.

Don't get me wrong - I have removed dogs from yards while the owners were away to - but it is STEALING in the eyes of the law and you have to be ready and willing to except the consequences of your actions.

But.....this sure is getting her organization plenty of "air time" and I am sure donations.