RAW VIDEO: Approximately 1,000 Dogs Rescued from W.Va. Kennel
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Posted: 8:20 PM Aug 24, 2008
 Last Updated: 1:19 AM Aug 26, 2008
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) - It's a rescue operation that could cost as much as $200,000 -- nearly half the annual budget of the Humane Society of Parkersburg.

But Executive Director Maryann Hollis says it's worth it to see the grateful look in the eyes of any one of the nearly 1,000 dogs taken from a Parkersburg-area kennel over the weekend.

Wood County deputies discovered the dogs Saturday while executing a warrant at Whispering Oaks Kennels in their investigation of possible dog-related pollution.

Kennel owner Sharon Roberts said the dogs were well cared for by her and her six employees. But Hollis says it would be impossible for so few people to properly handle that many dogs.

While most of the animals are in relatively good health, Hollis says a few appear to be suffering from mange, hypoglycemia and heat exhaustion. One's hind legs are paralyzed, but Hollis says an animal rights group is buying a cart that will allow it to move around. The rest will eventually be put up for adoption.

Animal rescue groups from across the country are helping with the effort.


ORIGINAL STORY: Sunday
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) - A Parkersburg-area breeder has surrendered approximately 1,000 dogs to humane society officials.

While there were no signs that the purebred dachshunds had been abused, officials say it would be impossible for any human being to properly care for that many animals.

Carrie Roe, the board president for the Human Society of Parkersburg, says many of the dogs had never been touched by a human.

Sheriff's deputies investigating possible dog-related pollution found the dogs Saturday while executing a search warrant on the property.

Wood County Prosecutor Ginny Conley says the owner hasn't been cited for animal neglect but has agreed to never operate a dog-breeding business again.

The pollution investigation is ongoing.

Meanwhile, the humane society says the rescue operation could cost up to $100,000.

For information about adopting the dogs, click here to visit the Humane Society of Parkersburg's website.
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Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 3, 2008 at 07:02 PM
The good people of Parkersburg should adopt a dog that was already at the shelter before this happened then. If those people that are upset that only 60 purebreds were left there, there are plenty of other animals needing good homes at that shelter. All dogs have an adoption fee regardless of breed by the way.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 2, 2008 at 05:37 PM
Everyone that got a sick dog from Sharon Roberts needs to get in contact with each other so they can file a class action lawsuit against her. Many had genetic problems that she guaranteed against. Now that she's out of business, how is she going to make good on the sick dogs she sold? She sold those animals with a health contract. I know many many many breeders are thrilled that the puppy mill is CLOSED. You go ahead and throw your money away on the puppy mill lady and let her try to fight this.
Posted by: Tami on Sep 1, 2008 at 09:37 PM
I for one will never help or donate to the humane society again. This was nothing more than a power trip and legalized theft. The people of Parkersburg needs to wake up. Any fool can tell from the pictures that these dogs were cared for. From what I understand, breeders across the states are outraged over this, as well they should be! I would love to see a legal fund started for the owner of this kennel to fight this. I for one would donate. Wouldn't that just fire the humane society up as they are begging people to send money to help these "poor" animals. That I might add were taken and placed in much worse conditions than they were "rescued" from. And the people of Parkersburg are so upset that the humane society is offering their city only 60 of the dogs (at a fee of 100.00 I might add.) They act like they actually thought this was on the up and up. PLEASE
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 at 09:42 AM
It solved one problem, Kivy. This old lady most likely won't get back in the business of puppy milling again. They didn't get her for abuse because she surrendered the dogs. If she didn't do that, they had enough to charge her with abuse. They were kind enough to give her a choice. But you do raise a good point that I really agree with. We do need to work on changing the laws in regard to puppy mills. This case proves that. This old lady won't be living in poverty for sure so don't worry about her. She made enough profit off those animals to live well enough. She's at the age where I'm sure her and her husband can collect social security and most likely already do. They are being charged with pollution. If you go to www.newsandsentinel.com you will see plenty of updates on this story. That site keeps this story updated each time something new comes up. That site has MUCH more information on this that WSAZ has brought to us. Check it out.
Posted by: Kivy on Aug 28, 2008 at 07:36 PM
It seems to me that this has solved nothing. If people want this sort of thing to stop, they need to pass legislation. As it is, if they can not prove neglect I honestly believe the owners rights were SEVERELY impinged on. If you don't like this sort of thing happening, work in your community to change the laws. Instead what you have is some woman threatened and told you can risk going to jail or you can give up your livelihood and probably plunge yourself into poverty. Charge people with crimes or leave them alone.
Posted by: Luther on Aug 28, 2008 at 01:02 PM
Stacy T: In the interest of solving these problems, I posted an effective solution. You have repeatedly missed the point. In the business of handling problems, you would be bankrupt. You would rather argue about people involved in the problem, rather than focus on a solution. Can we keep the remaining comments constructive?
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 28, 2008 at 11:45 AM
I have a dog from this woman. It was malnoursished, dehydrated, had coccidia, seizures, and skin problems. Don't be fooled into thinking she sold healthy dogs. Her so called health guarantee was crap too. When you called her to inform her that she sold you a very sick dog, she would blame the person who bought the dog and refuse to do anything. We spent over $500 bringing this dog back from the brink of death. It's one year later and she's a wonderful pet. Sure took a lot of money and patience to nurse her back to health though. My vet documented everything. I filed complaints against this lady. My dog was one of the most expensive rescue dogs I've ever had. I have had stray dogs that I rescued that were in much better health than the one I bought! Had we realized she was a puppy mill, we NEVER would have dealt with her. It wasn't until my dog arrived and we did more research on this woman that we realized what she was. She has been in trouble before with AKC and fined in the past.
Posted by: Stacy on Aug 28, 2008 at 09:44 AM
WSAZ, I think someone should check into this Luther character, and do some investigating there. He claims to have shot and done away with animals before as he states himself "which has worked fine in the past". Maybe some charges should be brought upon him for animal cruelty. And if he has any animals, he should be stripped of his priveledge of owning any animals. Take away whatever pets he has and give them to someone who'll want and take good care of them. He sure doesn't deserve any loyal companionship.
Posted by: Stacy on Aug 28, 2008 at 09:39 AM
Why was it exactly that they were taken away from their original owner anyway? Because they were kept in cages? At least they seem to have been taken care of. Food, water, shelter. At least they aren't just being put to sleep, which is probably what's going to happen now. WSAZ, you should explain more as to why the animals were taken. You even reported that most seemed to be in good health. So why take the dogs away, just to have them put to sleep.
Posted by: Rick on Aug 28, 2008 at 06:26 AM
Please oh Please DONT SEND ANY TO OHIO.The Amish already have thousands and i do mean thousands of dogs at their puppie mills. But the law will do nothing about it. I commend Wood County keep up the great Work
Posted by: barb on Aug 28, 2008 at 05:34 AM
THERE ARE MUCH WORSE PUPPY MILLS THAN THIS, THIS IS MILD COMPRED TO THE TRUE HORROR I HAVE SEEN. AND NOW THIS GROUP HAS SPENT ALL THIS MONEY ON THIS RAID, LEAVING THE REALLY BAD ONES UNTOUCHED. I AM A BREEDER, AND I AM STUNNED THAT THE AUTHORITIES DONT GO AFTER THE REALLY BAD ONES FIRST. THESE DOGS LOOK GREAT COMPARED TO SOME OF THE NIGHTMARISH CONDITIONS I PERSONALLY HAVE SEEN.
Posted by: TrynFoolMe on Aug 27, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Luther and here we go again are one and the same feeble mind. FYI - I do have a day job. I probably earn more money each year than you could count to. Animal rights is a very admirable cause as well as women's and children's rights (I guess you do have the sense of a gnat in one way, huh?). Anyone who condones caging animals for profit disses the rest of us ol' boy.
Posted by: Kay on Aug 27, 2008 at 09:34 PM
I agree with C Tim. These animals appear to be clean and in good health. They are not issuing the owner with any citations. It is just as possible to have a filthy backyard breeder as it is to have a filthy puppy mill but all large breeders are not puppy mills and all backyard breeders are not filthy. It sounds like this police force pulled a Janet Reno/Waco type enforcement on this man's business and shut him down before investigation was camplete because it is the what the vocal majority may want even if it may not be the right thing to do. We have a beautiful and healthy dog from just such a puppy farm in Wisconsin and she has been a wonderful addition to our family. Many of our friends have a puppy from this same farm and are just as happy. You only have to see the negative if that is what you are looking for and those few are very vocal.
Posted by: Brad on Aug 27, 2008 at 09:09 PM
Attention: The HSUS puts to sleep over 90% of the animals they so call rescue! This is a fact.
Posted by: here we go again on Aug 27, 2008 at 08:54 PM
Luther, you are actually one of the smartest people to post so far. You have hit the nail on the head as to handle this. Unfortunately, these people are so blind to the fact that these are just useless animals, that they are not willing to accept your insight. I am right there with you though. Only suggestion is to possibly use kroger bags, why waste the money on the trashbags when the kroger bags work just as well.
Posted by: Luther on Aug 27, 2008 at 07:54 PM
I will add this comment as well...please folks, refrain from commenting unless it's a solution to the problem. My second solution is to omit the box of shells from my first solution...instead, just use the bags. If it helps, use the Ohio River. The River serves so many purposes to the tristate, here's another. Sadly, as Bob Barker even knows, there is a HUGE problem with dog and cat numbers getting higher and higher, sometimes you just have to take care of the problem. Just trying to help.
Posted by: Luther on Aug 27, 2008 at 07:49 PM
I can see from reading the comments here that rather than talk about a solution to the problem at hand, you'd rather insult and threaten me. Hey, if you want to look the other way when there is a problem, that's your choice. Rather than attack and threaten, I simply take care of the problem. I guess it shows what types of people you are, vs what type of person I am. I am just a natural problem solver. I don't intend to change any of your minds, I don't need to. I simply posted my solution (which has worked fine in the past) for this problem. Go ahead, spend all your money (possibly figure out a way to bring tax money into this), cause a big uproar, and then save some of these dogs. Next month, there will be another problem just like this and we can all do it again. I have a simple, effective solution.
Posted by: Joanie on Aug 27, 2008 at 06:51 PM
I just heard the update on these dogs and I'm STUNNED!! Why in God's name send any of them to Missouri??? That is one of the largest states for Puppy Mills! I should know since I have done Mill Dog Rescue and had dogs out of MO Mills. There are thousands of Mills in MO and they regularly surrender dogs to rescues or sell them cheaply to rescues. WHY SEND MORE DOGS TO MO?? I thought the entire raid was a scam and now I am convinced of it. From what I saw in WSAZ News, the dogs were healthy, clean and well-fed. Of course I don't know about the smell but those dogs were not in danger of starving. It looks to me like this was just a scam by the local Humane Agency to take the dogs and make money on them. The Roberts' should sue. No, I am not a breeder and don't condone abuse but this looks bad when the dogs end up in MO at a 'shelter'. AREN'T THERE ENOUGH DOGS IN THE MILLS OF MO NEEDING RESCUED?? What a bunch of idiots!!
Posted by: here we go again on Aug 27, 2008 at 04:53 PM
With all of you animals rights fanatics. People get off your butts, get a job, and get away from this computer. Take your money and opinions and put it to good use, like saving the lives of children or abused women. You idiots make the state of West Virginia look even worse than normal.
Posted by: Marie on Aug 27, 2008 at 03:28 PM
On their Humane Society website they are sending the majority of the animals out of our state. Why can people here at home not have a chance first to adopt? They recommend adopting from these other organizations that the animals are going to, which are states away, knowing that the animals will not be transported back to West Virginia. It makes one think that there is money being made for the Humane Society to give these purebred dogs to other groups. Read their news releases on their website and you will see what I mean www.hsop.org and click on the puppy mill update.
Posted by: cee on Aug 27, 2008 at 01:22 PM
GRAPOST::::: how much have you donated to a child this week!!!!
Posted by: john on Aug 27, 2008 at 12:22 PM
luther i got a box of shells and a box of bags come on over and i'll fix your math for you
Posted by: Andy on Aug 27, 2008 at 12:18 PM
I dogs came with instruction manuals! Fortunatly there is a lot of good information out there for the people who are willing to put the time into it. My favorite is www.leerburg.com Most people don't know what they are getting into, and they are the last people I would want to see with a rescue or shelter dog.
Posted by: Teen-aged Breeder on Aug 27, 2008 at 09:37 AM
To Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 I haven't sold any dogs yet, but yes, I do plan on screening owners. While the animals are in my care, I am responsible before God and man to what happens. Directly or indirectly I want to ask: Why do you want a dog right NOW? Are you buying for someone else? I need to talk to the caregiver, not the buyer. Where will the dog spend most of its time, and will it be with other animals or humans? Do you have or are you planning on having kids? You can't housebrake a dog and potty train a baby at the same time. Are you aware of this breed's character? A poodle has different needs and personality than a peke. What's your long term goal for this dog? Think about where you see yourself with it in five years. What will you do if you can't keep your dog? Don't tell me that will never happen, it does. While it's impossible to find forever homes with a few questions, buyers who don't pass my tests will have to go get pups somewhere else.
Posted by: JG on Aug 27, 2008 at 09:31 AM
You people who have posted that you see nothing wrong with this story should be ashamed. Backyard breeding should be illegal.
Posted by: Stacy on Aug 27, 2008 at 09:27 AM
To Luther, AGAIN. You are still a moron. Have you never been exposed to dogs? They do have feelings. If people would take the time to notice, animals do have feelings. Dogs like interaction with humans, as were chickens and most cattle do not. Either way, you're out numbered on this one man, you lose.
Posted by: C Tim on Aug 27, 2008 at 09:23 AM
They took this lady's dogs. She was not cited or charged. Most of the dogs were in good health. One was lame. Out of a thousand dogs, that sounds like a good average. You folks need to see this for what it is. Anyone who would support this type of police activity towards someone who has not broken any laws nor abused any animals has no idea of the principles this county was founded upon.
Posted by: Matt on Aug 27, 2008 at 08:45 AM
Out of 1000 dogs, a few are bound to be sick. Should the sick ones have been put down by the breeder? What do you expect? The bigger news here is the theft on the part of the "Human" Society.
Posted by: marilyn on Aug 27, 2008 at 02:31 AM
From the video, those dogs looked well cared for.None of them showed fear in behing handled by a strange.Which shows me that kennle had hands on contact with their dogs.Also those dogs were not yapping and yipping like those i have seen seeking attetion.Their hair is not matted nor did the dogs seem to have dirty coats.Which shows their housing was kept very clean. I mean look at the dogs that are white..Their fur is not stained or yellow which proves those dogs were groomed.I doubt very highly if they were all given baths before the video.Also the coats looked healthy..which mean fleas and worms were under control.Also none of the puppies or dogs showed signs of discharge.Which again proves with that many dogs..They were still well cared for.Also i noticed no overly long toe nails on any dogs I showed dogs and horses for 30 years plus and did some judging.So those pics are worth a 1,000 words to me, and in my humbel opinion they were in a well manged kennle ment to make money
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 12:56 AM
I have a question for Teen-aged Breeder. When customers come to by the puppies what are some the qualities that you look for in the potential owner? What kind of probing questions would you ask the customer? I mean we couldn't let somebody like Jerome get his hands on a pitbull to perform in a ring for the rest of its life. What happens when a dog loses Jerome?
Posted by: Ruthie on Aug 27, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Looks to me like they were running a valid, clean, organization. Those dogs accommodations were nothing like true puppy mills where the animals are not cared for. The dogs & pups were clean and healthy. Once again, big brother ruins another life and livelihood. It sucks.
Posted by: tom on Aug 27, 2008 at 12:50 AM
This is a sad and horrible story but the scariest part of it is the comments of the creeps who don't seem to have a problem with the kennel keeper. Fortunately, West Virginia is easy to drive around.
Posted by: 3DOGMAN=TUCKERS OWNER on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:43 PM
ANYONE WHO DISAGREES WITH THE JUDGES SEARCH WARRANT(NOT THE HUMANE SOCIETIES)SHOULD HAVE TO SPEND THEIR LIVES PREGNANT IN A CAGE JUST LIKE THESE DOGS.I HAVE BEEN TO SEE THE WAREHOUSE THEY ARE IN NOW,WHILE ITS NOT THE BEST,AT LEAST THEY ARE BEING SEEN BY A VET,CAGES CLEANED,BATHED,FEED PROPERLY,FRESH WATER,AND MOST OF ALL PICKED UP AND HELD BY SOMEONE(1ON1 CARE,NOT 100TO1 LIKE HER EMPLOYEES) MRS.ROBERTS JUST WANTS TO PUT THE BLAME ON SOMEONE ELSE. SHE CARED ABOUT NOTHING BUT HER BOTTOM LINE AND OR THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPEN.WHEN YOU HAVE THE EPA AT YOUR HOUSE HOW CAN YOU SAY YOU HAVE DONE NOTHING WRONG.WHAT ABOUT THE STREAMS THAT WATER RUNS OFF INTO,DO YOU WANT TO GO FISH,SWIM OR WATERSKI IN THAT BACTERIA LADEN H20 DOWNSTREAM.I DONT LIKE TO DRINK WATER WITH FECAL MATTER IN IT,IF YOU DO PLEASE GO AND GET YOU SOME!!WHEN YOU ADOPT A DOG FROM AN SHELTER YOU ARE PART OF THE SOLUTION,NOT PART OF THE PROBLEM. IF PUPPY MILLS WERE ILLEGAL THE $$$ DONATED WOULD SPENT ELSEWHERE IN BETTER WAYS!!!!
Posted by: Steven on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:42 PM
found this on Drudge...lol
Posted by: Dave on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Are you kidding me 200K?! Aren't there better ways to spend public funds? IE catching murderers, providing shelters for kids, or porn stars from shooting in kids parks (drudgereport 8/26/08) lol. I mean let's get a grip here dogs as they exist now are the product of hundred of years of breeding to create animals that serve people thus shouldnt we make sure that the people that can enjoy them are ok before spending lugubrious amounts of money on "rescuing" them?
Posted by: Kela on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Dear Harlee, we've seen what, 20 seconds of video and 2 or 3 stills of these animals? I certainly for one haven't seen all 1000 of them. Thankfully, most apparently were in relatively good health so I guess in twisted minds such as your own, that makes this all OK - stick 'em in cages and leave them there until, assuming ever, they are sold like hamburgers and fries at Wendy's. Want to supersize that Russell puppy, sir? Hey Luther, I hear the snakes of hell hissing for you......
Posted by: Marilyn on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:54 PM
WV is my home state but right now I'm ashamed of the whole state for their antiquated approach to everything, EXCEPT SPORTS!! Medical care is horrific, jobs, housing and opportunities to prosper are nil but idiots like this woman can breed and torture animals and WV will probably sluff it off and do nothing !!!
Posted by: Charles on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:40 PM
Were the owners of the animals where the raid was conducted old or ill?
Posted by: Harlee on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:16 PM
People look at the videos! are the dogs unhealthy? what is the difference between where they were and where they are? At least when they were at Whispering Oaks they had an option of being inside or outside. The paper keeps spouting about 3X3 kennels All the kennels in the video have doors that lead to an inside kennel also. the humane society caused the dehydration in these dogs when they loaded them into enclosed kennel cabs and put them in the back of pick up trucks in 80-90 degree sun with no water. Whispering Oaks had 6 full time employees to help care for these animals. 1 out of 1,000 had a serious health issue? or is it 1 out of 900. maybe by tomorrow there will only be 500. how much money does the humane society stand to make on this deal? they have apparently been planning it for weeks they bragged that most of the dogs would be shipped out of parkersburg by wednesday. wasn't that fast? what are they going to do with the pregnant dogs c-section them and let the puppies die?
Posted by: mike on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:12 PM
Luther, Dogs have feelings too. Remeber that when someone hurts you. Dogs are many things to people. If you shoot a K9 you just shot a Police officer. I know dogs mean nothing to you, but to some people they are like people.
Posted by: RedRyderz on Aug 26, 2008 at 06:13 PM
Get PETA involved. They'll take care of those 1,000 dogs in no time at all. Of course, they'll also need a boatload of garbage bins to throw the puppy corpses in once they kill the animals.
Posted by: Dave on Aug 26, 2008 at 06:12 PM
"A society is judged by the way they treat their animals." I always heard it was their young. When did that change?
Posted by: Jana on Aug 26, 2008 at 05:40 PM
A society is judged by the way they treat their animals. A good way to stop this animal hoarding in the guise of breeding would be to tax breeders of all domestic animals $100 on every animal sold and put that money into a fund to rescue all abandoned or abused animals.
Posted by: ProtestPuppyMills.org on Aug 26, 2008 at 05:26 PM
Puppy Mills exist due to greed and if you don't understand why they are wrong watch the videos at http://www.youtube.com/ProtestPuppyMills
Posted by: MR BEAGLE on Aug 26, 2008 at 05:07 PM
I Guess they just had to try out that new "ANIMAL DISASTER" pick-up truck shown in the video. Look this is a complete violation of these peoples rights. I did not see 1000 dogs and I don't even believe it. These nosy cops just can't help themselves. This could have been delt with properly instead of a couple of know-it-all cops shootin from the hip.
Posted by: Jerome on Aug 26, 2008 at 05:01 PM
Dave you got it right. You sound like the first person on this thread to have your priorities right. Are any of these dogs American Pit Bull Terriers? I always need an extra dog for replacement.
Posted by: kathy on Aug 26, 2008 at 04:58 PM
why breed dogs when there are so many being killed in shelters every day. every breeder should pay a tax for homeless animals.
Posted by: MaryB on Aug 26, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Here is a not-so-original idea for those considering the purchase of an animal from a breeder (AKA puppy mill - no matter how you phrase it)..DON'T SHOP - ADOPT! Shelters, rescue groups, and county facilities have millions of animals that are waiting for and deserve loving homes. If this were the practice of most rather than shopping with breeders, the need for such puppy mills would diminish!
Posted by: Virginia on Aug 26, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Are there limits on the max number of dogs kennels may have? Do they not have to be checked or inspected at least annually? Is this a "puppy mill"?
Posted by: yuck on Aug 26, 2008 at 04:13 PM
luther you are one sorry excuse for a human being.
Posted by: Luther on Aug 26, 2008 at 03:46 PM
I am not a moron. I came up with a simple solution but you guys didn't like it. Don't take it out on me. In Korea those animals are a delicacy. They are not like humans where they have feelings they are DOGs for God's sake.
Posted by: Edward on Aug 26, 2008 at 03:42 PM
The people who ran this puppy-mill masquarading as a 'shelter' need to be put in jail and the filthy property where these dogs lived needs to be turned over to the sheriff and condemmed as unfit for human habitation.
Posted by: Dave on Aug 26, 2008 at 03:40 PM
Dog related pollution? Since when do they seize livestock over pollution? It's usually dealt with as a land use or zoning issue. The People's Republic of Parkersburg needs to apologize, return the dogs and deal with any pollution issues in a law-abiding fashion through the appropriate agency. Private property is private property. If a few out of 1000 were sick. Here's a newsflash: Not all dogs are born healthy or stay that way. Where does a breeder go for a refund when a dog has a birth defect or gets sick with an illness that doesn't respond to veterinary care? Spoiled rotten public needs a reality check and they'll get it when the price of puppies goes through the roof or some species will not be at any available at any price, period.
Posted by: JIM on Aug 26, 2008 at 03:29 PM
another business shut down because the animal rights idiots dont approve. a kennel is a business that raises and sells dogs. its legal. the dogs were well cared for. in any population of 1000 dogs a small number will have problems. these owners appear to have a marketing problem is all, too much stock. where do you idiots think puppies come from? we have 300,000,000 people, half of them want a dog or two (the good people),they have to be raised somewhere. its time to load these animal rights and invironmental idiots into interment camps until the can be reeducated or liquidated which ever is easier
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 02:55 PM
I think that it's absolutely crazy that nonone knew about this puppy mill until now..
Posted by: Colonel Incredulous on Aug 26, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Parkersburg Resident stated: "I can clearly see we have some people with math degrees on here. 100,00 divided by 1,000 is 100. $100 per dog...that isn't gonna touch the cost of rescuing these puppies. By the time you add up the cost to transport, feed, bath, have a vet check EACH dog, and the cost while the dog is waiting to be adopted, $100,00 isn't near enough". Apparently Mr. or Mrs. math wiz...you neglected to take into consideration economies of scale, donated goods and services, etc.
Posted by: To Solomon on Aug 26, 2008 at 02:10 PM
are you in a white padded room right now? If not please report to one!
Posted by: bill on Aug 26, 2008 at 02:00 PM
it seems a lot of people in wv have a problem with animal rights, but its prob because they dont even understand human rights. and you can forget about civil rights. that would require way to much education for some of these people. believe it or not, there are thousands of scientific studies on animals and they all have proved that animals feel pain and suffer psychological problems just the same as humans. most people buy a dog so they can leave it on a 6ft chain for the majority of their lives. what a great life.
Posted by: Twinkie on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:52 PM
Dear Mistoianoff: Unfortunately this story probably won't show up on Animal Planet - WV doesn't have an SPCA. It's too bad, I would have liked to have seen the "mill" she was running, and just what the animals' environment was really like. I doubt it would have made West Virginias or any other dog lovers proud. As far as you're opinion as to no abuse or illegal activities, why would a "breeder" let a dog suffer with mange without treatment? Or a paralyzed dog that now will be ambulatory thanks to this seizure. Common sense must be hard to find in some parts of the world.
Posted by: Twila on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Yo Tucker, you ARE my hero of the day. You're spot on 101%. If this woman was truly legit, or even had a good reputation as a breeder, she wouldn't need or have 1000 dogs at once, they would have been sold long before it got to this point. Breeders needs to be licensed with certified employees to care for animals, the tax man ought to get his share of their proceeds and not one little female dog should ever be repeatedly impregnated for profit.
Posted by: Mary on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Yo Lorie, uhhhhh, huh? STS, honey (stick to the subject).
Posted by: Eve on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Yo Solomon, uhhhhh, huh?????
Posted by: Teen-aged Breeder on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:25 PM
While this bust was needed, I do not appreciate all the blanket comments that some of the readers have made. Not all of us backyard breeders are puppy mills. Yes, it is a business, but that doesn't mean we aren't attached to our dogs. Mrs. Roberts is not acting like a breeder. Aside her suspected pollution (which any breeder tries to avoid for the sake of the neighbors), the fact that her dogs were so poorly socialized displays a lack of the most rudimentary rule of breeding. Well behaved, friendly dogs are the most important thing in any kennel. A breeder should be able to proudly display both the parent dogs as examples of adult temperament, and allow the kennels, runs, or other habitats to be viewed. Most customers want to see these things. It makes me wonder how she was selling her pups. Before anyone asks, I have only one dog in my kennel. She lives inside with me and my family inside, and steals butter out of the dish.
Posted by: mlstoianoff on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:22 PM
There does not appear to be any real animal abuse or ilegal activies such as dog fighting or starvation, just too much work for too small a staff. This shoulkd not show up on an animal police show on Animal Planet
Posted by: Chris on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:17 PM
What is it with people always bringing up the Bible and God when were talking about dogs! Solomon thats good you know the Bible but were talking about dogs. lol
Posted by: John on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Check out drudgereport.com...it is linking to this story.
Posted by: To Solomon on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:13 PM
You worry me!! Were not at Church! were talking about dogs. Ok?
Posted by: MIA on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:07 PM
I have a solution too. Box of 50 .22 shells, line up idiots like Luther aim/fire and you're rid of Parkersburg idiots. They are also the ones that don't believe animals have feelings or should be cared for, so you get the idiots and irresponsible pet owners two for one.
Posted by: TUCKER THE BIG DOG on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:28 PM
IF THE PEOPLE WHO READ THIS REALLY WANT TO DO SOMETHING BESIDES EXPRESS AN OPINION, THEN CALL THE GOVERNOR AT 304-558-2000 AND ASK FOR LEGISLATION THAT WOULD PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING IN OUR STATE AGAIN. PENNSYLANIA IS FULL OF PUPPY MILLS AND THESE ALL FOUND ALL THE US. STOP BUYING PEDGREE DOGS AND GO TO THE LOCAL HUMANE SHELTER AND ADOPT. BELIEVE ME, THEY ARE SMARTER AND IN BETTER HEALTH THAN THESE DOGS THAT WERE RESCUED. THINK ABOUT IT, YOU SHOULD SPEND ONE YEAR IN ONE ROOM OF YOUR HOUSE, ONLY THEN COULD YOU BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THESE ANIMALS HAVE GONE THRU. MANY OF THESE ANIMALS HAVE NEVER FELT THE GRASS UNDER THEIR FEET. THIS BREEDER NEVER LET ANYONE SEE WHERE SHE KEPT THESE ANIMALS BECAUSE WHAT SHE WAS DOING WAS WRONG. BREEDERS IN THIS STATE SHOULD BE REGISTERED AND INSPECTED BY AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER ONCE A YEAR. BUYERS WOULD NOT GET RIPPED OFF,ANIMALS WOULD NOT SUFFER AND WV WOULD NOT GET THIS NEGATIVE ATTENTION FROM THE PRESS. PUPPY MILLS ARE EVERY WHERE IN THE US.
Posted by: Solomon on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:16 PM
17I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work. 18I said in mine heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts. 19For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity. 20All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again. 21Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth? 22Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?
Posted by: Grapost on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:13 PM
I donated $100.00. Their gonna need all the help they can get. 1,000 dogs ALOT! Unfortunately, the law does not provide adequate punishment for people who treat animals this way.
Posted by: Lorie on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:06 PM
First, let me say that I love animals. But I see so much emotion in this post and it makes me wonder - How many of you are pro-abortion?? If there was this much concern over the brutal murder of babies, this country would STOP ABORTION immediately. Just a thought.
Posted by: Ted on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Most Cows and Chickens are never touched by human hands, except to be slaughtered!
Posted by: TT on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:24 AM
To Luther, all you need is one shell and one bag. Lock, load, point at yourself and pull the trigger.
Posted by: Tila on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Some of you posters blow my mind. Do you not get Animal Rights? How could one say this is no one's business? How could one say the shelters don't need much money to operate? How could one say there are more important human issues (humans usually cause their own problems by the way)? Then we have Luther with a C - Lucifer - you must really amuse yourself. Anybody who can say with a straight face that she could love or properly care for 1000 animals is sad as well. Animals need families, love and affection, not wire cages around them their entire lives. It's pathetic that anyone could do this to so many animals. She's a glorified hoarder and she should be financially responsible for whatever amount it costs to see that each and every dog is placed in a good home. Hopefully they will be spread across the country when good ol' WV makes national news with this sick story. Thanks to the Humane Society for watching out once again for animal protection.
Posted by: Mrs.M. on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:08 AM
What do you want from Hillbillies! They care nothing about the animals, but only the money! Breeders are nothing but money grubbing low lives.
Posted by: carol on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:57 AM
my heart go out to those poor little puppys.when i seen the story i cry.i would love to get one those little puppy to love and take care of if i can please let me know how i canagain my heart go out those little cute puppy hope you find homes for all them
Posted by: Stacy on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Is this the manner in which you chose to die Luther? Really? Shot and buried in a garbage bag. Nice one Luther. You're probably loved by no one to have those kinds of feelings. What a sadistic moron you are.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Hey Michelle, animal shelters raise money for ANIMALS not drugs, prostitution or killings, or feeding people. There are different sources that fund different things. Let me tell you, this lady was bothering a lot of people with the noise and the SMELLS. She was not running a legitamite business by any means. She took cash mostly. How much of that do you think the lady reported for tax purposes? Not so legitamite. She's not innocent therefore, we WON'T leave her alone. I for one have a pitiful dog from this lady. It was brought to me one year ago. I had the dog at the emergency vet in Charleston within hours of it coming to my home. He said the dog was less than 48 hours from dying due to malnourshiment, coccidia, dehydration, and overuse of flea chemicals. She had NO HUMAN contact until she came here. Our vet documented EVERYTHING. I think everyone that got a dog from her needs to call the Wood county prosecutor and demand she be prosecuted to the fullest extent.
Posted by: TO LUTHER on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:46 AM
That sounds good let us know where to find you and you can be first!
Posted by: another animal lover on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:31 AM
I have read all the comments and here are my thoughts. All animals are Gods litle creatures. I prefer dogs. In fact, I love my dog. We had to put one to sleep last month and we are still not over it. It's true they are not children. I truly believe if you cannot find compassion in your heart for an animal, you will never have compassion for a person. My dog depends on me for everything in her life. I hope all the dogs find good homes and have a happy life, just as my dog has had for 16 years. And to Luther, you make me sick.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:03 AM
Luther, I hope you dont mean that. These ARE God's animals.
Posted by: cyndee on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:00 AM
This is a sad story, but it’s not the only one like it. It's not the only large puppy mill out there. I mean, have you ever been to puppyfind.com?? There are 1,000 of dogs just on there and who knows how many of those breeders are puppy farm breeders. I wish that I could adopt another puppy for my one dog that I have now. I'm sure they will all find new homes. Sad thing is, how many of those new homes are going to be >another< puppy farm? You know that’s what’s going to happen. Cheers to the breeders out there that breed a very small group of dogs, do it for the love of the breed, and do it out of respect of the animal. You yourself are a rare breed. Shame on those who breed because a dog is nothing more than another paycheck. I bet the woman didn’t even pay her taxes on those dogs. If its $3 a dog like it is here, that’s $3,000 right there she just owes that state for at least ONE year she’s had those dogs. Make her pay that PLUS the $100,000 to rescue those poor things. Kudos to the volunteers helping out with this eye opening situation. Last thing I have to say about this goes out to whom ever is GOING to adopt. GET THAT DOG SPADE OR NEUTERED if it’s not already done by the pound that you get it from. It’s healthier for them, and the over populated dog society around us. In fact, make that woman pay to have all of them spade and neutered. That will surly kick her in the gut for doing what she did. That will also keep other puppy farm breeders from trying to adopt them and breed more out of them. It’s a win win situation. God Bless America.
Posted by: michelle on Aug 26, 2008 at 07:34 AM
I think that if the animals were in good health and that it is a business that we should mind our own business and leave them alone, they looked wonderful on the television , i think we are just borrowing trouble bothering innocent people that are trying to run a legitamite business. I agree with one reader, There are a lot of other problems, drugs, prostitution, killings to worry about than to bother a person trying to run a business that is not bothering anyone. I love animals but this is so rediculous. Thats 200,000dollars that could have fed some people anfd clothed them, we are getting so mixed up in whats important, I am a christian and i would never hurt an animal but i dont think that is the case at all, i think someone needs to mind their OWN business and leave innocent people alone for ever more.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 05:14 AM
sounds to me like these people are trying to make extra money off someone elses expense! looks to me like this woman has been doing this since 1960's. and these people picked a fight with her husband and he ended up in jail! leave it to wv! they didnt look neglected to me! what about all the dogs and horses on deer pen, big seven mile, i could go on, that are walking skeletons? its all about money!
Posted by: Jean on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:21 AM
This is very sad. I hope all of these dogs get adopted by someone that can give them the attention and love that they deserve! ....Luther, your sick in the head! You need help.
Posted by: Jerri on Aug 25, 2008 at 11:48 PM
I think it is a shame someone would do this to their animals. Obviously she had too many to take care of. I am a owner of a dashound and I could never see myself doing this to him. I would love to adopt one of these animals to let my dog have a companion and show it the love it deserves.
Posted by: Alan on Aug 25, 2008 at 11:35 PM
This lady paid for all the food, help, medical care, and anything else these dogs recieved. The Shelter has everything donated to them from large pet food comapnies, major chain stores, as well as medical care donated by vets and groomers even donating the grooming for these dogs. Volunteers do 90% of the work. Expensive TV commercials raise millions of dollars. County and state goverments provide the premises for the shelters to conduct thier business. Dog taxes are charged in WV to everyone that owns a dog. That money goes to help run the shelter and then the shelter still cahrges rediculious fees to adopt these dogs. WHOSE REALLY MAKING THE MONEY???
Posted by: Diana on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:56 PM
This is the clear result of the use of breeders rather than shelters. There are millions of dogs each year put down in shelters across the US just for this exact reason - puppy mills. How can this woman, or those doing the exact same thing, sleep at night knowing she kept these poor animals prisoner in cages without HUMAN CONTACT their entire lives? It makes me sick that she will probably not even be prosecuted because after she was caught red-handed, she gave over the dogs willingly. I hope at least the animal pollution citations will be pushed to the limits of the law. GET YOUR PETS FROM SHELTERS, put all of these horrid people out of business.
Posted by: Anna on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:19 PM
This is sad, the Humane Society will never adopt all of these dogs and the majority of them will be put to sleep. These dogs were cared for by more than just her. I know from experience. Each of the dogs were called by their name as well as handled and loved. Sharon knows more about dogs than most Vets. She made sure they each were up to date on everything. If they needed to go to the Vet she took them no matter what time of day or night and at any expense. As far as the waste problem, she installed septic systems to handle the waste again going to any extreme to care for her dogs. Thses dogs were her life, waking up at daylight and working and caring for them until 10 or 11 at night every day 7 days a week 365 days a year! How many of you would do that??
Posted by: Animal Lover on Aug 25, 2008 at 09:52 PM
To Luther, you are one sick and disturbed person. You need help.
Posted by: Donna on Aug 25, 2008 at 09:45 PM
It really breaks my heart to see the little white wirehaired terrier w/ the red ears. Just setting in the staff's arms and looking around w/ no emotions expressed except a distance stare. No I don't know the breed of the dog but I know that's not normal.
Posted by: Tara on Aug 25, 2008 at 09:33 PM
I am interested in adopting one of these puppies. Who do I contact?
Posted by: Jim on Aug 25, 2008 at 08:10 PM
http://hsop.org/ is the arkersburg web site with all the information. P.O. Box 392 • 29th and Poplar Streets • Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101
Posted by: Emma on Aug 25, 2008 at 08:05 PM
I am interested in adopting one of the dogs from Parkersburg
Posted by: Heather on Aug 25, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Some people don't like children and actually prefer pets. I know that I do. Why should we have to put children before pets if we don't prefer them? Especially if we don't have children ourselves. YOU can put YOUR children before pets if YOU like, but that doesn't mean everyone does. Stupid soccer moms...
Posted by: kim on Aug 25, 2008 at 06:42 PM
Where can I go to adopt one of these rescued dogs from Parkersburg?
Posted by: Lily on Aug 25, 2008 at 06:28 PM
This is awful and some of you people should be the ones in the trash bags!!!! God gave everyone a heart use it. and yes please if there is anyway anyone can take another dog please go addopt!!!!
Posted by: Frank on Aug 25, 2008 at 06:28 PM
I wish ther were more details on who to contact about adopting one or more of the Doxies, we have two but could make room for some more if need be. This appears to be a puppy mill, from which most of the dogs you see in the pet stores come from. Usually you get inferior quality in the purebreds from puppy mills, but not always.
Posted by: DNM on Aug 25, 2008 at 05:55 PM
To MANY people pets are the only children they will ever have. to people who cannot have children, pets are their babies, to elderly people- pets are their companion and loved one, to children- pets are their best friend. The reason we have so many dog neglect/abuse is the same reason we have child neglect/abuse -- instead of coming together to make the world a better place, we divide. in the scheme of things, our opinion doesn't even matter.. its the big guy upstairs. remember that when you have the audacity to pick one life over another as unimportant.
Posted by: Tiger on Aug 25, 2008 at 05:51 PM
Prosecute the people involved with this puppy mill. This type of behavior is not acceptable. Adopt the dogs out and let the people who adopt them pay the medical bills for the dogs. I'm sure if they are purebred dogs, they won't be hard to adopt out to loving families.
Posted by: Whatever on Aug 25, 2008 at 02:38 PM
Put Luther will the dogs!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 25, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Luther, get over it. We see you have posted the same stupid comment twice about shells and trashbags. Do you have anything better to do than to sit here all day and post something so pointless? I guess not! No this story isn't about kids. So people aren't going to comment on kids being neglected. They come here to comment on the neglect of dogs. That's how this works. You can comment on the current story you are here to read about, not the ones you wish you were reading about. So don't bother commenting on how it's not kids so who cares. That's obvious! Back to the story now! This woman wasn't having hard times financially. This is what she did for the sake of being greedy. She's been doing this for a very long time. AKC had stripped her of her rights to register and even fined her for lying on paperwork. She was registering dogs through a shady registery and getting big money for the "registered" dogs. She's not some poor old lady that got in over her head. She's a fraud and nasty.
Posted by: Jerome on Aug 25, 2008 at 01:48 PM
Depending on the breed I could take a couple of your hands. I do have several right now but could always use another dog. I especially like the red nose ones.
Posted by: Luther on Aug 25, 2008 at 01:31 PM
I got a simple solution that will save everyone money...plain math too, none of that high level stuff. - Box of .22 shells = 4 dollars - Box of trashbags = 2 dollars DONE
Posted by: ED on Aug 25, 2008 at 12:43 PM
From the pictures the kennels look better the the Kanawha Charleston humane's kennels. I have two friends go there to adopt and both dogs came home sick! One died
Posted by: Raven on Aug 25, 2008 at 11:53 AM
WHO WAS THIS WOMENS VET. They should be stripped of their license to practice. Iam sure she didnt take 1000 dogs to town to have their shots and examinations.Do some investigation Please WSAZ this will be covered up in Parkersburg. Thats the reason this has been going on for Years.POLITICAL CONNECTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF COURSE.
Posted by: Ashley on Aug 25, 2008 at 11:17 AM
And we wonder why people call WV citizen's ignorant and uneducated... $100,000 divided by 1,000 dogs equal $100/dog. Which wont really go far in the way of caring for these animals. Have a heart people. No one can care for 1,000 dogs unless they have a very large team of handlers. This is obviously a case of neglect. While times are tough, I don't think we've quite reached the point where certain state-funded programs should be completely neglected. All of you who say that we shouldn't worry about the neglect of an animal, take a note from that Bible you like to thump on: God entrusted Adam with the care of animals.
Posted by: Duh on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Parkersburg Resident, I can CLEARLY see you DON'T have a math degree...or can't even count for that matter. "100,00" isn't even a number!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 25, 2008 at 09:30 AM
I wish you people would stop comparing dogs to children. OMG animals aren't people. PEOPLE should come first. it doesn't sound like these DOGS were abused anyway. Why not be more concerned about making sure children aren't being abused!
Posted by: Jim on Aug 25, 2008 at 09:26 AM
In China they raise dogs,mostly St.Bernards like we raise rabbits,chickens and other cute animals.Only difference is its for meat.Of coarse they had to keep it out of the news so the Americans would not complain during the Olympics.
Posted by: Becky on Aug 25, 2008 at 09:05 AM
I have 5 miniature dachshunds and 1 mixed breed. I can not imagine having that many dogs in my home!! What really makes me angry is that these poor babies were in little cages with no room to move and were bred over and over again. This lady DOES need to be prosecuted because this was cruel to these dogs. How I would love to adopt one or more, but I have enough dogs. Perhaps many others will find a place in their hearts and make a home for these sweet little things. Unless you've shared your life with a dachshund, you will never know why I speak of them in such a loving manner. They are loving, loyal and active, but are content to sit in your lap as well. I hope many of you reading this will run as fast as you can to Parkersburg and adopt, adopt, adopt!!!!!
Posted by: Luther on Aug 25, 2008 at 08:36 AM
i see some don't have good math on here...well i never claimed to, but here is my math: - Box of fifty .22 shells = $4.00 - Box of garbage bags = 2.50 There you have it folks, problem solved.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 25, 2008 at 08:25 AM
$100,000 ?? This lady created the problem. She should be responsible for paying this money! I can't believe the people that have said that someone can take care of 1,000 dogs! There is no way a group of 12 people could take care of these dogs the WAY THEY SHOULD BE TREATED! Do you know how much dog food is?! I have 2 big dogs and one little one and it is hard enough to feed them, brush them, bath them and give them all the attention they need. I just can't believe you people who think that this is ok! I read in the paper were people put adds in the paper to sale these dogs and they list 5 or 6 different breeds of dogs....come on people dont buy from puppy mills, it so sad what they go thru but if the owners do not make any money, they will stop!
Posted by: earl wells on Aug 25, 2008 at 08:11 AM
I hear in India they make all kinds of beauty products for dog manure
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 25, 2008 at 06:59 AM
This lady is a puppymill. She posed as a breeder that used to show dogs but wanted to stay home and just play with them and love them. But when you went there to look at a dog, she wouldn't let you near her kennels. She made you pick a dog from her website and then she would have it ready in a crate for you in a shack by her house. She didn't want anyone to know she was running a very dirty puppymill. If you read the story from the sentinel, she was turned in for pollution. She never cleaned up the mess from all those dogs. Many didn't have access to fresh water. No this isn't children we are talking about. But it's a crime to treat a living being like this. I think Sharon Roberts, the owner, needs to pay the $100,000 for the cleanup and rescue. She sure made enough money on those poor animals to afford it. It's because of people like her that so many animals are neglected. This lady is a greedy monster.
Posted by: Pablo on Aug 25, 2008 at 06:10 AM
I think the kennel owner should pay all costs in the rescue of the dogs ($100,000). Why should the county/state foot the bill when the kennel owner has casused this problem. And of course, the kennel owner should be fined/jailed for any pollution violation. This is how you stop these things from happening in the first place. Its really simple, just hold people accountable for their actions.
Posted by: Parkersburg Resident on Aug 25, 2008 at 04:17 AM
I can clearly see we have some people with math degrees on here. 100,00 divided by 1,000 is 100. $100 per dog...that isn't gonna touch the cost of rescuing these puppies. By the time you add up the cost to transport, feed, bath, have a vet check EACH dog, and the cost while the dog is waiting to be adopted, $100,00 isn't near enough. And to say the animails weren't abused is rubbish! Animals have feelings and emotions just like humans, or at least MOST humans. Try putting a child in a cage, not letting it out, not talking or interacting with it. Just feeding it and giving it water. Just enough to survive. Would you say the child wasn't abused because they were fed and given water? I'm thinking not.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 25, 2008 at 03:58 AM
Well, thats a HOT DOG! That seems like a lot of money, $10,000 per dog. Must be some breeding line! I wonder why parkersburg resident listed the web site to donate--seems like $10,000 would go a long way.
Posted by: Laura H on Aug 25, 2008 at 02:03 AM
Someone needs to check their math. $100,000 divided by 1,000 dogs is only $100 a dog. Let's remember that not all of this will go towards food alone, but the vitamins and meds these dogs are surely going to need. And lets compare apples to apples here a human life compared to a dog's is an unfair comparison. These dogs did not ask to be born or treated this way, but they are here now and to not take care of them would not only be irresponsible, but it would be reprehensible.
Posted by: Parkersburg Resident on Aug 25, 2008 at 01:50 AM
You can read more about this story by going to www.newsandsentinel.com. Many of these dogs were stuck in a mesh/wire cage with 2-3 other dogs. Many have never been touched by a human, much less have been taken out of their cage. They can't walk on grass, the literally fall over. They have to be taught how to walk on grass. This is a huge issue for the Parkersburg Humane Society, and they can use all the help they can get. They will be adopting out the dogs, but not until August 30th. To help, please contact the Parkersburg Humane Society at(304) 422-5541. You can also donate on their website at http://www.hsop.org/ PLEASE consider helping these puppies out!
Posted by: Shawn on Aug 25, 2008 at 01:21 AM
All 1,000 dogs were purebred dachshunds ???
Posted by: Laura on Aug 25, 2008 at 12:30 AM
If there were no signs of neglect then this is wrong unless there is just a yard full of doggie doo. And how do they know they were NEVER touched?
Posted by: Miss M on Aug 24, 2008 at 11:56 PM
If people would quit buying designer animals and give shelter animals a chance eventually people will quit doing this. When a dog can fetch a grand or more idiots will attempt to breed more and more animals that they only see as potential dollar signs in poor and unsanitary conditions. Give a shelter animal a chance, you won't be dissapointed. I sure wasn't.
Posted by: snoopy on Aug 24, 2008 at 11:47 PM
what a waste of money. $100,000 would keep alot of poor warm this winter instead of using it on dogs there going to knock in the head & throw in a hole anyway.
Posted by: Jerome on Aug 24, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Are they all the small 'kickdogs' or are there large breeds? Can we adopt the large breed dogs? I have a lot of kennels and could really use some more large breeds. Where can I go to get a list of the breeds that are available? I'm very interested.
Posted by: un known on Aug 24, 2008 at 11:01 PM
this is a attack from society. She had help taken care of rthese animals . give her a brake trying to live in todays society
Posted by: tony on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:32 PM
how do i go about adopting a dog? from this story
Posted by: Dottie on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:25 PM
will these dogs be up for adoption please let me know they are very good pets I have one that is blind. and would love to have another
Posted by: reader on Aug 24, 2008 at 09:50 PM
$100,000.00 for a rescue operation? that is $10,000.00 for each dog. get real...who gets to pay the cost? who gets to keep what is left out of the $100,000.00?
Posted by: Confused? on Aug 24, 2008 at 09:36 PM
ok, so the dogs had not been abused, the people are not being cited for neglect...so whats the problem. i dont see anything wrong with having as many animals as you want, as long as they aren't neglected or abused. quit worrying about the animals, and worry about REAL problems in this world today, like poverty, drugs and violence among people.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 at 08:33 PM
how much does the human society put in their pocket ? $10,000 a dog, be real.
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  • Posted By: : Seems to me the more than one person has too much time on their hands. I don't understand why people get on here and bash each other's comments. Why don't you all get jobs. WOW, don't think I will return to this section of the webpage anymore.
  • Posted By: Big Earl: Hello working people of WV this is Big Earl and people there is nothing wrong with eating good wholesome foods like bacon sausage eggs lard flour and the like all these PETA types are ganging up on our good food like you cant go to a baseball game now and get a hotdog without a PETA nut bothering you boo hooing about the poor little pig that turned out as a hotdog. Now my favorite restaurant in the world Kentucky Fired Chicken has thrown in twith these nuts and is grilling chicken now. Chicken was never meant to be grilled only fried regular or extra crispy. So people I say get busy we have work to do they is two states in front of us we in WV have to reclaim our top spot as best fed in the whole country go down to the foodland or kroger and get a cube of regular mountain dew a sack of Lays chips and some good ball park big red smokeys with a big bowl of chili and have a grill out tomorrow to celebrate the fourth of July in style and may I say God bless the USA and coal miners too.
  • Posted By: food for thought: Yes I am a Christian. I do need to understand the book of Revelation more and the end time prophecy. Like most I have the concept of it. Just to make it short, government dependence(happening more than ever) and is almost being forced for the citizens of this country to rely on. Cap and trade?(sign of the mark of the beast?)I don't know. I am ready. You that believe in science is fine, I do too. I do not go as far as to believe every report they give out. I pose this question. if you are so worried about global warming that means you don't like heat or burning:correct? Hmmm, think on this of what in Revelation I do understand. The lake of fire is where the worm dieth not and the fire is never quenched. Eternity is forever, on this Earth we are just passing through.
  • Posted By: to why: no ,hetrosexuals wont go to hell any slower than gays.adultry fornication,stealing lying murder etc,are all sins.every one sins,it just that you cant say you want to be a christian,and keep on with bad habits or not want to change and expect god to say thats all right.life is a struggle for all of us.we are expected to repent and try our hardest to do whats right.god respects that.you are not in any more danger than any other sinner.i know that homosexuality is a sin but so is adultry.would we tell an adulter that its all right to keep on hurting their marriage and spouse and thats alright,no.i would rather live beside an honest caring,productive gay person than a dishonest evil selfish nosy buissybody any day.we are only responsible for our own sins and actions.you sound stressed,lighten up.but homosexuality is a sin,like adultry and fornication,nobody gets a free pass.
  • Posted By: Patty: Good points, Htiek, but the status quo with coal mining, which is a dirty business, no matter how it is marketed, i.e., "clean coal" (coal is dirty, period), will remain till the resources are depleted, the land and environment of the coal fields are destroyed, which is pretty much the case at present.
  • Posted By: bonn: One more thing and I really will stop. Why does the weather cycle? I do not know everything-no one does. But everything has its purpose. Sometimes, more cold is called for. If we don't have hard winters snakes and mosquitoes thrive, for one. Mosquitoes are a large part of fish diet. And snakes keep rodents in check. But too much cold hurts other things that call for warmer temps. Quail is one thing that comes to mind that suffer in the frigid temps. We just don't understand all of the workings of these things. But it is all to keep a balance-many times in things we ourselves have killed off, such as bear and wolves. Even if we don't like some species, they all serve a purpose and nature helps keep that balance. Our world really was wonderfully made. With all the changes in temperature, we still have seasons. You can know it will be cold in winter and hot in summer. The excesses serve a purpose we sometimes can not see. Strive to learn of all of her wonders, not follow blindly.
  • Posted By: bonn: I would like to apologize if I have been short and critical. I really am sorry. It is no excuse, but I have a very sick child who may be dying and I get so upset at the state of our world. I do have to quit reading these comments. But I hope I have caused a few people at least to think with their own common sense instead of blindly following whatever. Some theories may be correct. But many ARE for monetary purposes. We each were given a mind to think with. Question everything before taking it as it appears. And be sure and thank a veteran for the freedom we celebrate this weekend. Too many have died to protect it to just give it up willingly. And whether or not you are religious, lets try to love one another. Love can fix so many things! Try to keep our world clean, But that doesn't have to bankrupt us. We can all do our part in whatever ways we can. The old saying "Give a hoot, don't pollute" should not have gone out of style. And use your wikipedia to read "Ice Age" to see cycling.
  • Posted By: Follow up on cap and rape: CNSNews.com) – The 1,400-page cap-and-trade legislation pushed through by House Democrats contains a new federal policy that residential, commercial, and government buildings be retrofitted to increase energy efficiency, leaving it up to the states to figure out exactly how to do that. This means that homeowners, for example, could be required to retrofit their homes to meet federal “green” guidelines in order to sell their homes, if the cap-and-trade bill becomes law. The bill, which now goes to the Senate, directs the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and implement a national policy for residential and commercial buildings. The purpose of such a strategy – known as the Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) – would be to “facilitate” the retrofitting of existing buildings nationwide.In other words all your appliances-heating-stove -fridge-windows-would have to meet green standards before we sell SOCAILISM HAS ARRIVED YESWEDID
  • Posted By: ANOTHER YES WE CAN: First you paid to insure your car. Soon you may have to add health insurance premiums to that stack of monthly bills as well. In a revamped health care system envisioned by senators, people would be required to carry health insurance just like motorists must get auto coverage now. The government would provide subsidies for the poor and many middle-class families, but those who still refuse to sign up would face fines of more than $1,000. The details were unveiled Thursday in a health care overhaul bill supported by key Senate Democrats looking to fulfill President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.SOCAILISM IS HERE The Congressional Budget Office estimated the fines would raise around $36 billion over 10 years. Senate aides said the penalties would be modeled on the approach taken by Massachusetts, which now imposes a fine of about $1,000 a year on individuals who refuse to get coverage. Under the federal legislation, families would pay higher penalties than individuals
  • Posted By: bonn: Good grief! The brain washing has gone so far it will never get better. Some of this way of thinking makes me physically ill in my stomach. All of one mind! Mindless devotion to whatever is contrary to common sense and whatever theory is being passed around. Most families have both parents working, some two jobs, just to make it now. Soon you won't even be able to work enough to carry your family, the government and the ones who won't work. Then you will be disposable and they will start killing you off because you can't give them enough money. But you will blindly keep following. It is easy to see how Hitler took control and how it is being set up for the antichrist to take control. I quit. I will never read another comment. And Kris, did that nut not know the sky has always appeared blue? Hahaha Goodbye. I know you will reply, but I won't be reading it. Never again. Either you believe God or the scientists. I choose God. And freedom!
  • Posted By: cap and trade: world net daily has an informative article on home ownership and all buildings in u.s.it is about total government control of everyone.you will have to answer to the gov.or else.
  • Posted By: Jane Doe: To Pearl: Thanks for the comment. I try to be an adult and make the usual comments and complaints, But how would you feel if every time you wrote something, Someone would respond back with their own opinions and say that you are wrong! Just the other day I wrote how my child was injured at Camden Park! Of course RoaneCo. had to write something and attack me about my decision to get angry about the situation. Yes, I agree that I should just turn the other cheek but I was raised to stand up for myself!! Why I'm a target I'll never know but I think that I have a right just like everyone else on here and to say my opinion on things whether people agree or not.
  • Posted By: Why?: EVERYONE SINS! Why is being gay the worst sin that sends you "straight" to HELL? Heterosexuals can do all the "sining" they want and still go to heaven but LGBT can't.
  • Posted By: Justme: Coal mining has been around for years and years. I'm sick of all these nuts that are griping about mining. You nuts are always griping. Maybe you need to get a life. If your so against it.. Then turn your lights out. And stop using the power. Move on, and stop taking jobs away from our miner's.
  • Posted By: Htiek: What always amazes me about people in WV is their slavish devotion to coal mining even though it is killing the planet, costs more jobs than it creates, poisons the water, destroys the mountains, scars the land, kills the snail darter, and other horrible things. Things are all so backwards in this country why dont we switch over to something that lasts and is free like the sun and wind? Even if the president said that stuff and I doubt he did and even if he did you are misquoting him or taking him out of context he is right if there is one sure way to get people to stop turning their air conditioners down to 76 it is to raise the price, just like gasoline. People we can learn to ride bikes and walk again, just like they did in the old days, that will help give us exercise and decrease the obesity rate in WV. Food is another area, the slop that people eat like MacDonalds, trans fats, regular soft drinks, anybody with half a brain knows the intelligent thing to do is tax regular soda pop.
  • Posted By: Gandalf: A tea party? Oh my! I must relay this information to my friend Alice and the Mad Hatter. Door Mouse and Rabbit too. They will be thrilled! Oh my bad, must have picked out the wrong book today. Ta Ta!
  • Posted By: Pearl: Roane Co why dont you and Jane pursue your romance elsewhere the yell is for complaints.
  • Posted By: Kris: Just throwing this out there. I'm sitting on my couch wearing sweat pants and short sleeve shirt. I'm thinking about shuting my windows and turning on my heat. Shouldn't I be turning on the air conditioner instead? It's the 2nd of July. Not saying it's global warming but it doesn't seem right. Haven't heard of any heat warning anywhere is the US so far this summer. Great for us but doesn't feel right.
  • Posted By: Kris: Hi Bonn, it is true that these cycles do occur over time. Scientists have taken core samples from the earth and the ice to show these cycles. However, none of the samples show such a dramatic change in such a short period of time. I am a smoker and I will admit that my second hand smoke can and probably will effect the lungs of a non-smoker. The tons of carbon monoxide and other pollutants that we release into our atmosphere HAS TO have an effect on our atmosphere. True story: there was a scientist that day after day after day couldn't figure out why the sky was so blue and clear. Then it struck him, there hadn't been ANY planes in the air for three days. That was 911. What you put out, is what you get back. If you put love out, you will get love back. If you put out negativity, you will get negativity back. For every action, there is a reaction whether it's good or bad. It's in our hands to do our best not to cause an adverse impact to our planet. Peace to ALL!
  • Posted By: Big Earl: Hello again good working coal mining people of WV this is the coal miners friend Big Earl with news of yet another hippie plot to stick there big noses further into our business now some of these people in Congress has throwed in with the tree huggers they are trying to make it so you cannot sell your house without some nut from the hippie EPA coming in and inspecting it to make sure you are green enough to suit there tastes. This so called cap and trade bill that these busy body do gooders are pushing on us will destroy our jobs and run up the electric bills so that everybody will have to live like the Waltons with 27 people under one roof just to keep warm. Now the average hippie longhair don’t care noway because they would have us all living in mud huts riding mules wearing sandals and weaving baskets to load down with califlowers and arougalas tofu and alfalfa to take up on some worthless mountaintop as an offering to there windmill god instead of having nice homes, cars, a job and cool air in the summer and heat in the winter ALL THANKS TO THE COAL MINER. Anything to bother people attracts these hippies like flies to a cowpie.
  • Posted By: to hteik: hteik has 2 comment .the global warming one was hillarous.it was june 30.he must not have gotten the same public education i did,he was taught that we had satellites in colonial time.but then again he think algoe is really smart,he doesnt know al didn,t really invent the innernet.i think fox news and conservative talk radio would do him a world of good,he,d be shocked at what he doesn,t know.
  • Posted By: Amy: Hey Keith, I must have missed that interview because I was busy clinging to my guns and religion. No, really, I did see it. It's kind of strange how people become so shocked when this stuff is introduced in the House of Reps. Obama outlined every plan he intended to get pushed through and a lot of people just didn't listen. Next time I hope people vote for the best candidate not the best slogan. Yes we can....bankrupt the nation!
  • Posted By: Patriot1: Tea Party: There will be a tea party in Grayson, Ky on July 4th. It will be held at the City Park from 4:00-6:30PM
  • Posted By: Dave: The seat belt law is no law. Its nothing but a deliberate attempt to extort money off the American people,use communist law and control the populace. THE PEOPLE HAVE NEVER VOTED ON IT, BUT THEY ARE TRYING TO GET YOU BELIEVE THAT IT WILL SAVE LIVES. TELL THEM TO GIVE YOU THE FIGURES ON ACCIDENTAL OPERATIONS.And if that doesn't satisfy you then why are we allowing our young brave soldiers to be killed,and for whom? WHY AREN'T THESE NEWSPAPERS BRINGING THIS INFORMATION TO THE PEOPLE? Because the nations 96% are owned and controled by the WEALTHIEST.
  • Posted By: bonn: I was trying to make a point. Perhaps not in the best way. I get so discouraged seeing what is happening around us. One group of scientists call for us to spread soot on all the snow up north to absorb heat to counter the coming ice age. Another (more popular) group calls for painting our roofs white to reflect the heat that is melting our ice caps. Which group is right? Neither. Our earth is doing exactly as it has been doing all along. Cycling naturally. Did it plan it all on its own? Hardly. But no one wants to hear that. It reminds me of "chicken little" yelling "the sky is falling". Only this is not so funny-this is control. And what is even sadder is-people seem to WANT to be controlled. This earth will continue as always until one preplanned day it all comes to a screeching halt. Then a new earth will be created. I will not be caught off guard. I read The Book. I know where I will be. Do you? And do you really enjoy giving those schemers your money that much? I hope one day...
  • Posted By: Keith: A few questions for the Yell audience: Does anyone remember when Obama gave that interview in SanFran Cisco and said that he would not prevent the construction of a coal fired plant, but his policies would bankrupt anybody that tried to build one? That policy was cap and trade. I heard O say that energy prices, under his administration, would "necessairly skyrocket." Is this the hope and change you guys voted for? How will you afford your electric and gas service under this man who cares so much for the poor? Obama said once that he was not bothered that the price of gas had risen so high, just that it happened so fast. How does everyone feel about the gas price? Obama raked John Pablo McCain over the coals for suggesting health care benefits be taxed as income, now he is going to do the same thing to pay for "free" care to illegal aliens, deadbeats, etc...but union workers will be exempt from this tax. How does that make you feel if you work for a living and are not in a union? H&C
  • Posted By: Amy: Hteik, "all is well" because people like us! Give me a break. If all were well, we would not have the largest unemployment rate in 26 years. The stimulus package would prevent it from going above 8%, remember? How is Iran not our business but Honduras is? The people of Honduras have a Constitution very similar to ours and we should support the people not an extremist who is trying to take over their country. The 22nd Amendment does a great service for our nation. IF it would be reversed that would be O.K too. At the rate Obama is going W. could beat him in 2012. At least I would sleep better at night.
  • Posted By: Just Me: Wow Jane Doe, give it a rest. I really don't think God would be please with this going on and on and on...healthy banter is fine, but this is not healthy banter. Christians absolutely can and do get angry, it's what they do with that anger that counts. It doesn't matter where, when, or even IF you go to church...what matters is that you have accepted Christ into your heart and asked for forgiveness of your sins. God didn't save us to judge others, he saved us to lead others to him. I've said many times...what if the person you just yelled at, told off, or whatever showed up at your church on Sunday? Would you be proud of your behavior?
  • Posted By: Sophie: Roane County is a beautiful place. The country roads snake along past fields, farms and old homes we wish could talk. Looneyville is indeed named after the Looney family, so is Gandeeville. My father was from Roane Co. & graduated from Walton High School in the 40's. He told me tales of his school days, friends, boyish pranks, old cars and the fun they had at the 4-H camp. Spencer was a big place to them. Roane Co. gave us many war veterans and kept distant family & friends together with the annual "Roane County Reunion". I don't even know if they still have it, but we used to go. I remember seeing Sen. Robert Byrd play his fiddle there. The Black Walnut Festival in October(?) is a good time to visit Spencer. They usually have a parade, arts & crafts and a museum. You can enjoy a slice of Americana, along with a slice of homemade pie.
  • Posted By: Craveontruth: The great Dale Carnegie once said "You never win an argument".Most of you know he wrote" How to Win Friends and Influence People'.Some of you should put this on your Christmas List.I think I will dust it off and revisit this old classic.
  • Posted By: cap and trade: welcome to ''before tax and tax'bill going thru the powers that be.look at your electric bills this monthe there is an enviornmental tax at 2.2cents for every kilowatt you use.can we even imagine what our electric bill will be,not to mention every thing we consume,food water ,every necessity that cant be done without.we in easternky have good reps.in washington,every one in surrounding states should put your so called reps a lot of pressure to defeat this tax and tax bill that is being pushed by a few people to make them richer and control every aspects of productive peoples lives.look at your gasbill also,you will see only a very small portion for gas but the rest in fees and taxes.look at your phone bill you will see a 100percent markup in taxes and fees.its time to put pressure on politicans to protect the citizens and not the lobiest.
  • Posted By: justanotherfly: sounds like jane doe is looking for an easy way out ie a lawsuit
  • Posted By: to bonn: i couldn,t have said it better myself.some things have to be explained like you are talking to a 5year old.but like some 5year olds that are stubborn and spoiled rotten they dont listen.wait till the cost of every thing sky rockets and they will be the first to rant and rave that nobody told them.
  • Posted By: Jane Doe: To my biggest fan, RoaneCo: Ummm! It's sounds to me like you have a lot of anger. You have to pick on everyone's comments! I think I speak for everyone when I say (Get a Job)!! Cause you obviously have none! You have all this free time on your hands! Why don't you spend this free time helping others instead of puttin them down! You know..WSAZ has job postings...Maybe you could find one on there!!!!I'm not a negative person. Maybe I'm just like everyone else that has a job and three kids and a lot of things to do! I get stressed out, I know that goes way over your head,You don't get stressed. But because you go to church doesn't mean you can't get angry about stuff!!LOL My father-in-law is a Deacon at my church and even he has a temper!! Look out craveontruth! Looks like RoaneCo. has found someone else to pick on!Good Luck!! Have a perfect day ( I know you will)!!
  • Posted By: RoaneCo.: Yes Craveontruth, there is a place named Looneyville.(no Jane Doe that isn't where I live) It is on Rt.36, nothing there but the Looneyville Post Office, and I am not joking. There is also a Lefthand Post Office on Rt.36, always wondered why there wasn't a Righthand also. Our County seat is located in Spencer, (middle of nowhere) which for years was only known for its State Mental Institution. (no Jane Doe this isn't my Alma mater) It was closed years ago and now a Wal-Mart is on that location. I guess the only other thing to speak of would be the Black Walnut Festival which is held in Spencer every October.
  • Posted By: bonn, the simpleton: Don't we have a smart earth? She formed herself from a dust cloud, they say and planted herself just the right distance from the sun to support the life she would create. She also filled her insides with molten heat to maintain the right temps and if that builds too much she decides to blow some out holes (volcanoes) to keep from exploding. She makes her own rain, knowing whether she needs a gentle soaking rain for her plants, or a gully washer to cleanse the filth. It pours down the mountains, into the rivers and out into the ocean which she just happened to fill with salt (her natural sanitizer). And she knows if she doesn't have ice she will over heat, but too much and she will freeze, killing her life she so carefully made. So she melts some, then as it heats up, she freezes more. All just coincidental happenings? She is brilliant! But not so smart as the humans who are making a fortune controlling the other dumb humans by convincing them THEY are causing her to do these things!!!
  • Posted By: passing by the yell: I met someone from Looneyville once. It's named that after a person's last name from what I was told.
  • Posted By: Hteik: Well it is nice to see that the war in Iraq is ending under President Obama. Who would have thought, it seems the world is backwards right now, huh? Obama gets elected, the world understands our good will, and all is well. Just like history, Republicans start wars, Democrats finish them. Hate to say we told you so but we told you so, I just get fuzzy inside thinking about all the people that love us now that hated us because of that old Bush. Another thing too, leave this Iran thing alone, that is none of our business. I dont recall anybody from Iran coming over here to help us in 1776 so why should we stick our nose in their business? When you get a strong leader like in Honduras, a good strong leader with a military background, everybody goes nuts because the guy takes things over well I support him and Obama. In fact, some people are so needed we better start now to get rid of the 22nd Amendment, it was only put in by jealous radical extremist crazy Republicans to hurt FDR.
  • Posted By: Craveontruth: I don't think I have ever been to Roan County.Nothing against the good people of that neck of the woods.I did enjoy looking it up on wikipedia.Is there really a Looneyville there? If there is then I must visit!Who's with me?
  • Posted By: food for thought: 2-10 years for almost killing a child? Where are our priorities? I know they are nestled in the mountains or wait lying deep in the ocean waiting for anoother person to adopt them and claim rights to the next whale that is proclaimed Shammu or Willy. Get real people lets protest these laws that allow some cook to wanna kill his child and only have to pay his debt of 2 - 10 years. Oh and Kris your right our God won't kill a 1 yr old or a 100 yr old just do to it. He would do it for his glory and maybe take them from being around a half heartened sadistic person that would do this to a child. Oh i love the lights and the A/C and my car, but most of all I love my GOD "Jehovah God" whom i think first and foremost for all I have, then i thank a coal miner and an AEP worker and a so on and so on.
  • Posted By: Kimberly: Raising the WV Toll price? I see a lot of arguments coming from this. Where is all of this money going to? Mansion might be a good governer, but when it comes to things like this, it needs fixed. WV roads are awful and I know after all of these years, surely the toll money has added up to more than enough to fix these roads!!! What an awful awful idea!!
  • Posted By: RoaneCo.: Bonn, people like you are the very reason I have stated that I respect ones right of freedom of religion. Although I have different views, I have no issues with anyone going to church and trying to live according to their interpretation of the bible. I think that is wonderful. I also thank you Bonn for being open minded and seeing the point I was trying make. And for Anonymous on Jul 1, 2009 at 03:11 PM, no Craveontruth and I are not the same person. We do agree on some issues, and disagree on others. And when we do disagree (speaking for myself of course) we do it without anger. Also, for Bob... sorry, it isn't working. I have a two year old that comes up with better jabs than you. But I respect your right to try.
  • Posted By: Sophie: Just a few comments on current Yells: Big Earl - I just can't read you anymore because it's the same things over & over. Yeah, we're with you - there are a bunch on weed-o's coming around these days trying to shut us down for the sake of some owl...We get it. We all hate it. Roane Co/Jane -It appears Roane has been very hurt in their lifetime by family conflict involving belief. Many people get hurt because of superstition & misinterpretation and overzealousness. It has been this way since time began. I hope Roane can someday get past the hurt & retoric to work out his/her own salvation. Simple belief in Jesus Christ is where it starts, the rest as I put it, is just "gravy". Jane: I'm sorry your child was hurt. This indeed must be reported. I got hurt @ CP one time too on "The Whip". It beat me so hard against the side I had a major bruise on my hip. I strained my arms trying to keep from slamming into the side. A fun thing was not so fun. No rides for me, anymore. Not there.
  • Posted By: : I think RoaneCo. and Craveontruth is the exact same person? Who's with me?
  • Posted By: Big Earl: Hello good people of WV this is Big Earl and I for one am sick and tired of all these out of state know it all nosey people bothering us if it is not these smelly hippies trying to run our jobs off or rename the WVU mascot now they are calling the good citizens of WV fat. Well people I am here to tell you that this bunch at the so called CSPI and no you hippies I don’t mean the TV show calling us fat should look in the mirror they look like something off night of the living dead pasty faced scarecrows and beanpoles and what is so great about that. WV has some of the best staple foods anywhere in the world I have eaten paotatoes beans meat flour and corn meal all my life cooked in lard and I am not one bit worse off for it and can mine coal with anybody. People all the good foods we eat are natural growed in the garden or on the farm so it should even make a tofu eating hippie type happy. I am more bothered that two states beat us out in the race for the top so I tip my hat to the people of the great states of Alabama home of the best country music band ever and Mississippi but people of WV get busy we have to reclaim our title to best fed in the USA I recommend the Kentucky Fried Chicken with gravy and biscuits as a good place to start our comeback.
  • Posted By: RoaneCo.: Actually Jane Doe, growing up I did attend church and read the bible. Being subjected to religion for many years I would not consider myself "confused" or uneducated. If one looks at organized religion with an open mind it isn't hard to see who is confused. For example, you have one bible yet there are numerous religious groups ( methodists, baptists etc...) that believe their interpretation is the only correct interpretation. This is understandable because the bible itself is very contradictive. In my opinion the the bible and organized religion is nothing more than a tool created to control the masses. Yet this tool has pitted man against man, brother against brother, state against state and country against country, not to mention the wars, death and destruction it has caused. I have witnessed in my lifetime many family fueds, broken marriages and busted churches at the hands of organized religion. I have heard the words of hate spoken by christians. I am not confused.
  • Posted By: To Fat Earl: You're losing! Ha,Ha!
  • Posted By: Kris: God does not control the weather!If so then he would be responsible for killing hundreds of innocent people every year in America alone! If that's your God, you can have it! My GOD is loving and compassionate. He would never take the life of a one year old nor a hundred year old just because he felt like creating a tornado that day or a hurricane the next. Get a brain and use it simpletons!
  • Posted By: bonn: To Jane Doe: I am afraid RoaneCo's common sense is more attractive than your comments. Read your last post at 8:58 and see if it shows the Light you are suppose to give. We are suppose to control our anger. Yes, we are forgiven, but it is not a license to keep repeating our faults. It is mercy so we can improve. Viciousness does not become a child of God. RoaneCo., may God forgive us for driving you and others away from Him with our failure to shine the Light of Love. And Jane Doe, I am the one you called ignorant just because I was showing compassion (another expectation of a Christian). It is scary about your child. But that person was not attacking your child, nor joking about it, only disapproving of your outburst. Not very attractive in anyone, especially one called to set an example for others to follow. If you must get angry, use it to accomplish something good. Christians are hated enough WITHOUT cause. Love is the answer.
  • Posted By: Bob: I think we might need to contact someone in state govt.about inspecting our amusement parks to many in the public simply dont care if kids get hurt this could have been something really really bad but I guess there is always a few who would crack jokes at anything even a child getting injured.
  • Posted By: cap and trade bill: you wont hear on liberal obama mania news reports whats in the cap and tax bill.only conservate talk radio and conservative news are telling the contents of this country destroying bill.liberal dont want you to be informed,it would be to dangerous for their so called news networks.did you know that,as i somewhat understand it,that every house in the country will have to be at gov.standards before it can be sold,they will be allowed to change therules in mid stream if they want.even if you dont like conservative news,remember only a well informed person can try to stop tyranny.look for facts,have you heard 1 liberal news tell you whats in this bill thats detrimental to this country and freedom.i challenge wsaz to look up whats in this bill and report accuratly whats in it.i dont think thats going to happen.
  • Posted By: food for thought: AMEN Bonn I could never have said it any better, being a Boone county coal miner and all. We do no get a very well reputation anyway.
  • Posted By: Craveontruth: RoaneCo.can hurt but often the truth does hurt.I support RoaneCo.To Jane Doe,I believe RoaneCo.does know quite a bit about Christianity and is not confused at all.
  • Posted By: Jane Doe: Thank you everyone for your support!!You know RoaneCo. Nobody is perfect, That goes for Christians too! Are we allowed to get mad??Yes! But are we forgiven everyday? Yes!Obviously you don't know much about Christianity! That's why you critize so much!!You're confused!! We are not perfect! I guess you are!!
  • Posted By: VOTE NO ON CAP AND TRADE: I know its a repost but i think its Worthy 'Liberty Or Tyranny?' House Passes Cap-And-Trade Republicans Warn Bill Gives Federal Government 'Virtual Control' Over 'Every Aspect Of The Lives Of The American People. Thank the Dumbocratic controled house as it will raise the average consumers power bill $175.00 This on top of the energy companies already asking for an inctrase will put such a burden on the American people that only the wealthy will survive.Please write or call our Senators they are the only life line we have left and ask them to VOTE NO on cap and trade. Republicans were overwhelmingly against the measure, arguing it would destroy jobs in the midst of a recession while burdening consumers with a new tax in the form of higher energy costs.And there was plenty to work on in a House-passed measure that pointed toward higher electricity bills for the middle class.Budget Office and the other from the Environmental Protection Agency — that suggested average increases would be $175.00 a year.
  • Posted By: cap and trade survey: against cap and tax,85percent.people who work and are productive.15percent for cap and tax,,,people who work for government or live off the fat of the land and dont mind other people being taxed into poverty....
  • Posted By: : If new drivers would slow down and actually pay attention to what they are doing, then maybe WV would'nt have these new laws for teenage drivers. Personally myself I believe that all states should have this law. It would make the roads a little safer to drive on.
  • Posted By: bonn: About global warming- our temperature is (and always has been) constantly changing. GOD controls it. Anyone who thinks we can are puffing themselves up bigger than we are.Are we suppose to believe we are responsible for the Ice Age thawing that is suppose to have happened way back when as well? How did that happen? Certainly not carbon emissions. Use some common sense and realize people are using this to line their pockets and gain support for their pet projects. I know- you don't want to hear this, but it is not realistic. Don't let America be controlled with this, PLEASE!! Let us remain free!
  • Posted By: Bob: Dont worry Jane Doe I have notice RoaneCOs posts are generally always on the rude side I am sorry to hear about your daughter.
  • Posted By: Just wondering: the 3 people that was killed on alt rt 10. 2 being st. joe's students. Did they ever release the cause of the accident?
  • Posted By: RoaneCo.: I do care about the safety of our children Anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 at 09:01 AM, no matter where they are or what they are doing. Our children are our future. What I don't care for is someone like Jane Doe on here week after week preaching her little sermons all the while calling people ignorant and showing her hostility toward others. It has always amazed me how most christians will belittle someone else but the minute you catch them being unchristian like they always come up with the old "we christians ain't perfect". Well I know they are not, but by golly they are the first to judge everyone else. These hyporcitical self proclaimed christians are one of the reasons I turned away from organized religion years ago. I just don't agree with these people shoving religion on everyone else. I respect Jane Does right to religion and I would even fight for her to keep that right, but she, like so many others need to keep their religion in their church and their home.
  • Posted By: Big Earl: Well hello again good working coal mining families in WV this is Big Earl and I for one am very disappointed that this cap and trade bill got passed into law the other day no thanks to our good representatives from WV. People all I can say is get a woodpile and a bunch of cow chips because your electric is going to get real expensive real quick. These hippies has run up to Washington DC and boo hooed to them tree huggers and longhairs in the EPA until they got even worse done to our jobs but then again what do you expect from a bunch that has a leaf from a dope plant on there sign like the EPA does if you don’t believe me look on this very website I seen a picture of it. Birds of a feather flock together that’s why the good working people were kept out and not allowed to talk at that hearing and the hippies let in. People these hippies has slandered our great state and coal miners first they bring in professor moonbeam from NASA to insult us then he tucks his tail and runs back to NASA and wont debate Mr. DB then they attack our state university mascot the WV mountaineer. Well people I Big Earl have a solution to this lets call WV the “Ivory Soap State,” make our mascot a bathtub that’s a sure fire way to get rid of these smelly hippies and longhairs and keep them out forever.
  • Posted By: ME: We christians are most always judged by our actions and that is to be expected since we are not perfect in any way. We all make mistakes every day,we get angry,we say things we shouldn't and act out our frustrations sometimes to those closest to us and our friends. We try to do better and ask forgiveness when we do stumble from our christian path. Actions speak louder than words at times, good or bad. Yes we adults act like children at times and children try to act like adults all too soon. We never know who we are influenceing with our actions and words so we need to always try to act,say and do what is right. As long as we are on this earth we will stumble but we should strive to be the best we can be and treat people with love and respect no matter how we are treated. I have turned the cheek many times and been slapped alot and will keep on doing it as long as I breath. My time will come soon enough to be judged as to the way I have lived and treated people.
  • Posted By: Jane Doe: I love people on the Yell!!! They give me a chance to laugh everyday. Thanks guys!!
  • Posted By: just looking: UMMMM do you people think that christians are perfect??? Do you think we dont get angry?? Only one person is perfect and that is Jesus Christ...And if a christian says they are perfect, then they arnt a very good christian. We all have faults. Alot of you people cant wait to get up and look at the faults of others and criticize what they believe in....
  • Posted By: Patriot1: Tea Party. There will be a "Tea Party" July 4th from 4:00-6:30 PM at the City Park in Grayson,Ky
  • Posted By: Donna: Please! enough of Michael Jackson. He died, now he will appear before God and face his punishment for his sins against children. He was a morally bankrupt person who the media has presented as an icon. It's no wonder children are so messed up today,too much TV and not enough parenting. You too, are responsible for making him appear as a person to be looked up to. He and others in entertainment and sports are not what the children need, they need moral examples to look up to, please stop the glorification of immoral and indecent individuals.
  • Posted By: food for thought: To those of you telling me to watch out for Fox news, please go back and read carefully what I said about the media and the government. I thank each of you for your information. I am not out to attack anyone whether acclaimed or the average joe. I just know what I have read from reports and from different sites. This information is what our scientists, meteorologists and so forth use in reference to report the records of weather and temperatures. Again thank each of you, and at last Fox news was the channel the fine people at our local (American made) dealership had channeled on the tube, personally I just watch WSAZ, at the local level.
  • Posted By: : Roane Co., why are you not concerned about the safety of small children at amusement parks?
  • Posted By: Htiek: Right on Kris you tell em about Fox News. Everyone that watches knows that the dependable networks are ABF, Anyone But Fox. I am just like everyone else in the know, they lie all the time but please dont press me to cite anything specific as I am having coffee right now. I am new to your side, so pardon me if I get something confused. Those photographs of the ice caps are proof positive as far as I am concerned, these flat earth types that dont believe global warming should compare them to the satellite picutres from the colonial period and over the years since for comparison purposes. I once heard the hottest year on record was in the 1930s but what does that prove. And before one of you know it alls talks about Al Gore riding everywhere in a private plane and having such a huge house and running a company that profits from selling carbon credits, some people in life earn their special privileges simply by showing up and enlightening the rest of us, so there.
  • Posted By: polar ice caps: the weather is always changing.sometime it freezes sometimes it melts,thats gods doings,not mans.wasnt it the great mind of ted danson many years ago that explaind that in 15 or 20 years that the oceans were going to raise so many feet that it would destroy and overflo inward to apolipicate level.i guess the people that live on these coast lines dont know they are under water.we americans are so silly.let me explain what a great creator said,it rains but the oceans are never full.ice melts but the oceans never overflo.i think i,ll believe him instead of a.gore or ted danzen.p.b.s last week on a travel show,,i think,,,,the guide said the glacier there had been melting 150years.that was certainly before the industrial revolution.as for fox,world net daily,newsmax,etc.the liberal press has lost it monolopy on liberal so called news.
  • Posted By: RoaneCo.: After you finish showing your true colors, go back and read my post again Jane Doe. Better yet let me cut and paste it for you. "I do hope your little girl is ok. I have children of my own, I know how precious they are." And just for the record, I would never "make fun" of a child, but don't think for one second that I won't point out an adult being hypocritical. Are you not the same Jane Doe that three weeks ago was preaching about God, then in the same breath calling someone "IGNORANT"? So let me say it one more time, I hope your little girl is ok. As for you, thank you for proving once again how kind, loving, patient and understanding some of you fine christians can be.
  • Posted By: Kris: This respectfully goes out to "food for thought" for what they said about fox news and global warming.FOX has great movies and tv shows but their view when it comes to the "news" is so far on the "right" way of thinking that it totally obscures reality in their opions of the subject at hand. They'll twist their views to make sure that it is opposite of "liberals" or people on the "left" and how they feel about the subject.Asf or global warming, we have actual time lapsed pictures of the polar caps melting at an alarming rate. You can actually see it happening. If things are cooling down, then why are the polar caps and icebergs melting at an alarming rate? The evidence is right in front of our faces. I sure do hope you're right because if I am, our planet is doomed. Sincerely, Kris
  • Posted By: Jethro: WHATS WRONG WITH YOU ALL UPDATE THE YELL!!!!!!!!!!WAKE UP!!!!!!
  • Posted By: Keith: Never thought I'd sit around and miss Bush...well the wrecking ball has appointed a racist to the supreme court, one that is inept and incompetent too. Did you notice her latest ruling was overturned today? The economy is not getting better, those of you out of work have my sympathy because this clown is not doing anything to make it better. He never held a real job, never ran a business, just a rabble rouser and agitator. How do you feel about cap and trade energy tax? All over a phony problem that doesnt even exist; WV will wither away to nothing but hey we can all get jobs in the windmill factory, cant we? How do you feel about having your health benefits taxed to pay for Obamacare? How's the hope and change working out for everyone? What do you think card check is going to do the economy? Check out an article about Obama the African Colonialist on the American Thinker Website, dated June 25th. It explains him to a "T." Obama is a wrecking ball, and he's gonna roll over everyone.
  • Posted By: Big Earl: Well hello again good working coal miners of WV this is Big Earl and people I have come to the conclusion that we need some friends in Washington DC that has got some clout. Some people up there has got big names but nobody apparently listens to, that is if they show up at all in court to help you out, those who are sick are excepted. Then there are some people in Charleston who should be in Washington who shall remain unnamed because nobody in Gov. Joes office asked me to say that. But remember who had that bunch from FEMA down here handing out checks before two weeks after the flood water hit and figure out who has clout. You people that went up for the hearing last week should be thanked but the good people never got to say a word but these hippies did, they are apparently now running around the creek with microscopes looking for fish that cant be seen with the eye, something called a microbe, now they are blaming the coal miner for killing off this worthless animal and I sincerely hope Captain D or old Long John will never put some slop like that on my plate when I want good seafood. If you dont see it it cant be of no good use anyway, sort of like a certain US senator with a big rich name who was nowhere to be seen last week.
  • Posted By: Jane Doe: To RoaneCo. How dare you critize my comment. This isn't just some fun arguement!! My child is hurt! Do you think that's funny? Do me a favor, Next time I write about my kids, Don't comment! I hope you don't have any kids because you don't see the harm and worry in my comment, You just want to fight and make fun of someone!! This is really serious!! I don't see the humor!!!
  • Posted By: Big Earl: Did any of you people see those PETA nuts on the TV 3 news last night boo hooing about having to tie there dogs up hello again working people of WV this is Big Earl and I don’t know about you but I always thought it was rude and inconsiderate and just being a bad neighbor to let your dogs run wild all over the neighborhood digging up peoples backyards rooting around in garbage cans and doing there business all over the place. Have any of you people in Huntington ever lost a chicken to a wild dog. Even these back to nature types and hippies up here in Boone County tie up there dog to guard there dope patches but they don’t have no sense anyway if they aint going to Washington DC to try and rook us out of our jobs by carrying signs and yelling about some invisible fish that is no good to anybody they are screaming about the coal miner killing polar bears and other animals that don’t even live here. Apparently this bunch had the bright idea to go down to the park on Sunday down in Huntington when people was out with there families trying to walk around and enjoy things and they chained themselves to trees with real dog chains trying to get people to sign a protest petition to of all people a mayor named Wolf now I don’t know about you but that mayor better forget the beware of dog sign he needs to put a beware of the PETA nut sign up in that park.
  • Posted By: The Seeker: @food for thought: It is indeed important to check facts, and it heartens me to see that you're of the type that actively seeks them (even thought I fall on the side of the debate that believes in climate change, as it has solid science behind it). However, I caution you on taking anything from FOX news at face value. This is an organization that in 2000 won a case in Florida appeals court in which the court ruled that FOX has no obligation to tell the truth to it's viewers, and can misinform the public under the first amendment. This is also an organization that has been proven to have an agenda, and frames every bit of it's coverage to favor one political party over the other. My advice is to seek out less obviously biased news sources, especially in cases such as global warming, which is an issue that transcends political parties and affects every being on the planet.
  • Posted By: Hugh: Hey WVa. Checkin out the YELL. Kind of quiet today. Enjoyed my visit there. Met John Henry at the Big Ben Tunnel,saw the big bridge. Stood at Hawk's Nest and viewed the scenery. If I wasn't so old and crippled, I'd bungee jump from the New River Gorge Bridge. Have folks who live in the Talcott area and some around Hinton. Well won't take much of your time today. Just wanted to check in.
  • Posted By: what is foor for thought?: foor?? for thought, you do know Bush made those he commissioned to study it alter their reports when he found out it supported global warming, don't you? Anyone who just sees pictures of the ice caps 30 years ago and now would have to be mentally handicapped not to know there's global warming, the only thing that's possible to debate is the cause of it. Wonder why Fox didn't mention the Bush fiasco? Well I don't really wonder.
  • Posted By: more p.c at wsaz: gays in usa sounds like it was written by a gay person,so it was printed.it was,nt written by a gay person.it was a second thought,after i commented on other sins,such as adultry,but plainly written by a heterosexual person.it was not printed because im straight and not gay.so goes our country and freedom.
  • Posted By: Lou Ann: Ive had a similar bad experience at camden park several years ago. Havent went back since. The pricing is just another deterrent to doing business locally. I love this area but am very discouraged by the lack of pride in our appearance in several of our towns, the prices of doing business, the attitude towards the customer , the lack of merchandise. I could go on. We definately are not tourist friendly in the great ohio valley area.
  • Posted By: foor for thought: Looks like my comment on June 24th may be right. I have done some reading about this Global warming fad the government is putting on. I was sitting in a local car dealership and FOX news was reporting on the government sitting or "burying" studies by two of the highest ranking EPA officials contradicting this myth. Some of the comments from their studies proves the Global temperature if anything has decreased. Although, you should be skeptical about anything the media reports especially when it involves the government these are facts that have been recorded over time. I ask how come when these bozos as Dr. Hansen whom is from NASA(which has done innumerable amounts of damage to our air with their testing) never mention facts as these when trying to prove things they are claiming is a fact. People we in America have became lazy in seeking the truth, I am not disputing anything these scientists and the government tells us, but as we learned in elementary school check facts of both sides.
  • Posted By: gays in u.s.a.: another reflection on gays.if you think god doesn,t care about you because you,re gay ,he must love you more than you can comprehend,if not you could have been born ina muslim country.islam has no homosexuals ,they are not rehabilitate,just beheaded.as a loving and compassionate god says"GO AND SIN NO MORE".that doesnt mean just you it means all of us.yes god allows you to choose,he must really care.
  • Posted By: City of Milton: I'm glad that the City of Milton has so much money to spend and that they spend it wisely. Every time I drive through town on a nice day it never fails that someone is washing their personal vehicle at the VFD. Good to see that they budget personal car washes into the city budget. I think I'll stop in there today and see if I can wash my car as well...should be a nice day!
  • Posted By: Valorie: About four weeks ago, I sent a letter to Camden Park with a friendly suggestion to open the park to the casual visitor again. As of today, I still haven't had a response from them. There used to be a small fee for admission to anyone who just wanted to visit. Once inside the park, a visitor could buy a corn dog or pay to play a few games or ride a few rides. Now people have to pay a full admission price for all day rides, even when they don't plan to stay all day. A lot of people are grandparents who just want to watch their grandchildren ride for an hour or two. Some are young parents with small children who tire easily. As empty nesters, my husband and I would like to drop by to get a bite to eat, play some games or just walk around. Everyone I have spoken to said they would visit Camden Park a whole lot more if they didn't have to pay the full admission price. I challenge everyone to contact Camden Park and ask them to give the people a choice!
  • Posted By: to gay question: god is not a cruel and unfair god.we all have our faults.is homosuxality a bigger sin than adultry,pornography,lying,stealing, and the list goes on.the clue to these behaviors is wanting to make our lives better.we cant blame anyone but ourselves for what we do.if anyone doesnt change its what they want to do.but as long as it doesnt affect me thats between you and god.but it is wrong,just as cheating on your spouse is sin.would we tell the adulterer that its not sin and not to try being a better person,i think not.celibacy would be better than the same old behavior.these have been struggle since creation.
  • Posted By: RoaneCo.: Losing your religion Jane Doe? What happened to "turn the other cheek"? I do hope your little girl is ok. I have children of my own, I know how precious they are. But next time you read of someone else being "furious" or commenting on their personal issues, maybe you should keep your bible quotes to yourself.
  • Posted By: Jane Doe: I recently went with my church and my family to Camden Park this past weekend. Me and my 6 year old daughter rode the Spider, We thought it was going to be lots of fun, we were wrong! It was a nightmare! It went on for 10 minutes and was going way too fast! My daughter was terrified and was screaming! I was furious when the man that helped us off asked if she was okay and I said what do you think and he laughed!! I have rode this ride for many years and loved it, But this time I could tell it was different! But then it gets worse, A friend of mine that stayed at the park longer than us informed me that after we left, The spider closed down and said they had crossed wires and the ride was malfunctioning!!! My daughter can't hardly walk today and has a four inch bruise down her back! I'm taking her to the doctor in the morning. If there is something seriously wrong, I will be speaking to the owner and this situation will be takin care of!!!!!
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