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Post by Hunny on Feb 1, 2013 14:05:27 GMT
Dog sentenced to death because he is 'gay' is SAVED at the last minute by animal lover... and she's going to call him ELTON!
American bulldog mix faced being destroyed today unless new owner is found Internet outcry caused dozens to arrive at the Tennessee shelter to adopt the dog He was taken home by kind-hearted Stephanie Fryns - who promptly christened him Elton
The dog dumped at a Tennessee animal shelter to be destroyed because his owner thought it was gay has been saved at the last minute by a kindhearted animal lover. After the the plight of the American Bulldog mix was seen by millions online, Stephanie Fryns, a veterinary technician from Jackson, stepped up this afternoon and adopted him from Jackson TN Euthanasia. Naming him Elton, Fryns, who already owns four dogs said that she had planned to rescue him even before his story had traveled around the Internet. Now safely with a new owner - Elton the dog is pictured in his pen at an animal shelter where he was being threatened with destruction because his owner thought he was gay. Describing the 50 pound dog as 'pretty friendly', Fryn said, 'He's pretty scared of everything, which is understandable. But he loved the car ride.' She said she suspected that Elton had been involved in illegal dog-fights, but that it was impossible to confirm. However he did have some redness on his ears. Fryn doubted he had been used routinely in dog fights because of his 'submissive' nature. The last minute reprieve for Elton came with only hours to go until he was scheduled to be euthanized at the Tennessee animal shelter. He was dumped there because according to the owner of the shelter, the dog's master noticed him 'hunched over' another male dog, which led him to assume he was gay. Yesterday a Facebook user became of aware of his plight after seeing his picture on the shelter's timeline and contacted Jackson TN Euthanasia to discover the reason why he had been left there to be destroyed. 'His owner threw him away because he refuses to have a 'gay' dog!' wrote a user who calls herself 'Jackson Madison Rabies Control Stalker'. 'Don't let this gorgeous dog die [because] his owner is ignorant of normal dog behavior! He's in kennel 10L and he WILL be put down tomorrow bc there is no room at the inn!' Following an outcry over the Internet numerous people including Stephanie Fryns arrived at the shelter this morning to adopt the unloved dog. Updating Facebook this morning, she said, 'I have talked to them..they know and will let me in at open.' 'I can’t understand it,' said one shelter worker, who declined to give his name. 'You know those dogs get on top of each other sometimes.' 'I have had about 10 million calls this morning. It has been adopted already. It is gone,' he said. 'He’s in good hands.' While dogs are known to occasionally display homosexual behaviour, animal experts say a male dog mounting another male dog is not a sign of sexual orientation but rather a sign of dominance. While a male dog mounting another male dog is not considered conclusive evidence of homosexuality, biologists have recorded same-sex sexual activity in more than 450 species including flamingos, bison, beetles and warthogs. A 2010 study of Alaskan Albatrosses found that a third of the pairs actually consisted of two females. Research also shows around a fifth of all king penguin couples kept in captivity are gay.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2013 18:54:03 GMT
What a lucky dog.
In the UK bull terriers get put down frequently because although they are a popular street dog, they are not a breed people want to adopt. It is a pity because they are lovely dogs, extremely loyal.
My friend has one, probably with pitbull in him. He loves nothing better than a cuddle on your lap, which is a bit of a problem because he weighs over 30 kg.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2013 9:43:21 GMT
all dogs have the potential to bite,
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2013 12:02:09 GMT
Sure, but when a dog with a huge head and jaws does bite the consequences will be more serious than if it is a Jack Russell (which I suspect are much more inclined to bite than the average staffie).
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2013 15:12:38 GMT
What a moronic owner. I hate it when people are cruel!
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Post by sadie1263 on Feb 3, 2013 17:14:17 GMT
Think the headline should be "Dog escapes Idiot Owner for better Life"
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Post by Big Lin on Feb 3, 2013 17:16:36 GMT
Very true, Sadie!
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