Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation : Long Island’s Pit Bull Predicament
May 2nd, 2008 — NewSunSEO9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
This conference will focus on current problems being faced by Pit Bulls and explore workable solutions to curtail irresponsible breeding and enhance their public image. Featured speakers include Linda Stuurman, (President, Last Hope); Adam Goldfarb (Issues Advisor, Humane Society of the United States); Jane Berkey (President, Animal Farm Foundation); Bernice Clifford (Behavior and Training Manager, Animal Farm Foundation); Jane Hoffman (President, Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals); Jacques Lynn Schultz (Senior Director, ASPCA National Outreach); and Linda Klampfl (President, Almost Home Animal Rescue and Adoption).
This conference is open to the public. Veteterinarians, municipal shelter workers, and representatives from rescue organizations and shelters are particularly encouraged to attend.
Registration is $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
For more information or to register, contact Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation at (631) 425-1884, or visit the Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation web site.
November 1st, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Hi, I need help. I have a 1 year old male pit bill. He keeps going after my other dog. could you please advise me. Thank you.
November 6th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Janet,
Unfortunately pit bull terriers are part of the terrier group which tend to have a high “prey drive” and therefore will chase smaller animals. Neutering your pet may be helpful and keeping pets separated at feeding time is recommended.
-Dr. Judy Lombardi
Corner Animal Hospital
November 17th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
I hope you can guide me on this situation. I have a pit bull mix that is staying with me until we can find a place for her. She’s a good dog, a sweet dog but extremely protective of her owner. She was my daughters dog, however when the baby came, the dog started to show increased aggression to the infant. Noone can come in my house without the dog reacting, negatively. If we can’t find a rescue shelter for her, she has to be put down. This makes us all sad, but we don’t have a choice at this time. Could you give us another way to go? Any suggestion would be appreciated.
Sincerely, Peg Griska