AR-News: (NJ) SPCA hopes people flock to aid homeless shepards

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By DEBORAH M. MARKO
Staff Writer; dmarko at thedailyjournal.com 



Staff photo/Charles J. Olson 
Destiny (left) and Midnight are among the six pedigree German shepards up for 
adoption at the SPCA.


Adopt a dog 
Anyone interested in adopting the shepherds may call the SPCA at 691-1500. 


VINELAND -- It was a sad surrender for Freddy Dominguez, who gave up his 
seven German Shepherds Wednesday evening. 
For the past few years, he had bred the pedigree shepherds. 
Because he lives in a mobile home park, he rented kennel space for his 
sleek-coated stunners. 
The property owners came to the SPCA's attention and investigators began a 
cruelty investigation of their animals. 
Dominguez's dogs were not part of the case. In fact, they appeared very well 
cared for. 
But recently Dominguez noticed his dogs might no longer be safe on the 
property. 
SPCA investigators said there was an instance where one shepherd was 
apparently hit by a paintball shot. 
This week, his prize 5-year-old Pricey hobbled on an injured front paw. 
Dominguez was forced to make a tough decision. 
Unable to secure alternative kennel space, he took the SPCA up on its offer 
to try to find homes for the dogs. 
Arrangements were made for Dominguez to drop the dogs off about 4:30 p.m. 
Wednesday

full story:

http://www.thedailyjournal.com/news/stories/20031205/localnews/764692.html


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legitimate hope of survival." -Wendell Berry 
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