http://www.luckydoganimalrescue.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2010-10-26-OPC-Complaint-Redacted-FINAL.pdf
Lucky Dog filed filed our official police complaint regarding Parrot's shooting. The complaint is now on line on the website. It speaks for itself. Thank you for sticking with us through this slow process.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Still waiting for News...
As Parrot's death still reminds us of how we would all like things to change, we all are sitting and waiting to hear from those responsible for this injustice. There are investigations pending we have heard, but with the wait, we have realized, here at Lucky Dog, that doing good things in honor of Parrot have been helping all of us heal.
Just last weekend, Lucky Dog, other rescues such as Bully Paws and our dog trainer, Training by Julie, participated in Pit Bull Awareness Day. Your Dog's Best Friend doggy daycare center welcomed the troops of Lucky Dog, numerous volunteers, and a lot of wonderful Pits to play and Barbeque and just enjoy the day. There were educational fliers, stories of pits in our history (amazing stories and heroes!), memories of all the "bully" breeds that we have rescued and found loving home for, and lastly, reminders of all of Parrot's Pals. These dogs were saved with the donations given in honor of Parrot and Lucky Dog vows to help these dogs in need.
So while we wait for some sort of closure to the investigations, lets open this new chapter with the good that has come and the remember how we can help these dogs that are frowned upon by many. But those who know them, know that they have human personalities and all the love in the world to give!
Just last weekend, Lucky Dog, other rescues such as Bully Paws and our dog trainer, Training by Julie, participated in Pit Bull Awareness Day. Your Dog's Best Friend doggy daycare center welcomed the troops of Lucky Dog, numerous volunteers, and a lot of wonderful Pits to play and Barbeque and just enjoy the day. There were educational fliers, stories of pits in our history (amazing stories and heroes!), memories of all the "bully" breeds that we have rescued and found loving home for, and lastly, reminders of all of Parrot's Pals. These dogs were saved with the donations given in honor of Parrot and Lucky Dog vows to help these dogs in need.
So while we wait for some sort of closure to the investigations, lets open this new chapter with the good that has come and the remember how we can help these dogs that are frowned upon by many. But those who know them, know that they have human personalities and all the love in the world to give!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
From Micha... one of Parrot's event handlers
"Goofy. That's the first word that came to mind when I met Parrot. It
was the perfect word to sum him up. He had this goofy large head that
was out of proportion to his body. When I was with him, he always had
this huge goofy grin and I couldn't stop myself from pinching both of
his cheeks. That of course made his tail start wagging in his very own
goofy pattern. When he saw potential adopters that he must have wanted
to be his new family, he would throw himself down at their feet with
his tongue lolling out, wagging his tail like crazy, and would wiggle
to get their attention, and hopefully some tummy rubs as well. Despite
the exclamations of "Aw!" and "He's so cute!," no one ever picked
Parrot.
Parrot faced so much strife at the hands of humans in his too short
life but he never let it change him for the worse. He was, and will
always be that goofy and lovable dog that I remember from our times
together. Rest in peace, Parrot. Your soul will always have a home in
my heart and in the hearts of the Lucky Dog community."
was the perfect word to sum him up. He had this goofy large head that
was out of proportion to his body. When I was with him, he always had
this huge goofy grin and I couldn't stop myself from pinching both of
his cheeks. That of course made his tail start wagging in his very own
goofy pattern. When he saw potential adopters that he must have wanted
to be his new family, he would throw himself down at their feet with
his tongue lolling out, wagging his tail like crazy, and would wiggle
to get their attention, and hopefully some tummy rubs as well. Despite
the exclamations of "Aw!" and "He's so cute!," no one ever picked
Parrot.
Parrot faced so much strife at the hands of humans in his too short
life but he never let it change him for the worse. He was, and will
always be that goofy and lovable dog that I remember from our times
together. Rest in peace, Parrot. Your soul will always have a home in
my heart and in the hearts of the Lucky Dog community."
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Shana - An Emotional Arrival!
Shana flew in first class on her own private plane this Saturday, the 18th. She got off like a movie star and was happy to just have her feet on the ground, I think! What a sweetheart! She welcomed all the hugs the pilots and Lucky Dog volunteers gave her. She sniffed and wagged at all the dogs of all sizes. As members of the Lucky Dog team, we were all proud that she was finally here and it took the edge off of the weeks events missing Parrot.
Please come out and see her at the adoption events!
Please come out and see her at the adoption events!
Friday, September 17, 2010
fox 5 news report
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/dc/candlelight-vigil-held-for-dog-killed-by-dc-police-officer-091610
Thursday, September 16, 2010
A Dedication in Parrot's Honor by a 14 year old
Greetings,
My name is Burt Tienken, I am a Pit Bull owner, foster parent and activist in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. I have ready many accounts of Parrot's story and just cannot make sense of it. I am saddened by what seems to be an abuse of power by the DC Police Dept.
I am spreading the word though Facebook, but would like to do more.
My son Burton (he's 14) and our rescued Pit Bull, Belle will be competing for the Skyhoundz World Championship in Youth Freestyle (canine disc) on Sep. 25-26 in Chattanooga, TN. We would like to honor Parrot by dedicating their performance to his memory.
I have 3 Pit Bulls, 2 of which compete in disc dog sports and we have always gone above and beyond to display a positive image of the breed we care so much about. I hope that this little gesture will in some small way help to raise awareness of the continued struggle we must go though every day to prove we have great dogs.
My sincere sympathy on your loss.
Regards,
Burt Tienken
Florence, KY
P.S. You can follow Burton and Belle's progress on Facebook by going to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Belle-the-Brindle-Pit-Bull/110177602366895#!
My name is Burt Tienken, I am a Pit Bull owner, foster parent and activist in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. I have ready many accounts of Parrot's story and just cannot make sense of it. I am saddened by what seems to be an abuse of power by the DC Police Dept.
I am spreading the word though Facebook, but would like to do more.
My son Burton (he's 14) and our rescued Pit Bull, Belle will be competing for the Skyhoundz World Championship in Youth Freestyle (canine disc) on Sep. 25-26 in Chattanooga, TN. We would like to honor Parrot by dedicating their performance to his memory.
I have 3 Pit Bulls, 2 of which compete in disc dog sports and we have always gone above and beyond to display a positive image of the breed we care so much about. I hope that this little gesture will in some small way help to raise awareness of the continued struggle we must go though every day to prove we have great dogs.
My sincere sympathy on your loss.
Regards,
Burt Tienken
Florence, KY
P.S. You can follow Burton and Belle's progress on Facebook by going to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Belle-the-Brindle-Pit-Bull/110177602366895#!
Training by Julie- I knew him Parrot personally.
"I first met Parrot at an adoption event; he was smiling, and mugging for all the attention he could get. Whenever you saw him, you had to say hello. I later visited him at the kennel, and then at several more adoption events. Always happy, always hoping for a loving touch from every passerby. At a recent event, he was pawing at a water bowl, in the hopes of spilling it to create a cool puddle- my fellow trainer James "helped" by pouring the entire bowl over Parrot, making him beam ear to ear. We will all miss you, Parrot. You have now found peace."
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