Post by The Grim Reaper on Sept 11, 2007 11:52:19 GMT -5
South Carolina Head Coach Spurrier Investigated for Dawg Abuse
Sept 10, 2007
ATHENS—The Humane Society of Georgia today released a statement in reaction to the news that Steve Spurrier, Head Coach of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, is being investigated for alleged animal abuse.
Yesterday, a search warrant was issued for a property owned by Spurrier, in Athens, Georgia. According to reports, law enforcement authorities discovered dawgs in a state of apparent confusion, anger, and pain. The Georgia Animal Abuse Taskforce was on the scene. Officers discovered up to 80 dawgs, several with wounds believed to be from cock fighting, according to sources. Authorities allege that on at least 12 different occasions, Spurrier has engaged in beating and torturing dawgs in Athens, Georgia, Jacksonville, Florida, and Gainesville, Florida.
"The Humane Society of Georgia has heard troubling reports for some time that Spurrier has been involved in organized dawg beating, and we fear that this investigation may validate that very disturbing allegation," said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of Georgia. "We urge law enforcement to aggressively investigate this matter, and we further believe that anyone who continuously beats dawgs deserves to be fully prosecuted their crimes. Dawg beating is a barbaric activity that causes immense player, coach, and fan suffering and fosters sorrow in our Georgia communities.“
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization – backed by 10 million Americans, or one of every 30. For more than a half-century, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programs. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty -- On the web at humanesociety.org.
Sept 10, 2007
ATHENS—The Humane Society of Georgia today released a statement in reaction to the news that Steve Spurrier, Head Coach of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, is being investigated for alleged animal abuse.
Yesterday, a search warrant was issued for a property owned by Spurrier, in Athens, Georgia. According to reports, law enforcement authorities discovered dawgs in a state of apparent confusion, anger, and pain. The Georgia Animal Abuse Taskforce was on the scene. Officers discovered up to 80 dawgs, several with wounds believed to be from cock fighting, according to sources. Authorities allege that on at least 12 different occasions, Spurrier has engaged in beating and torturing dawgs in Athens, Georgia, Jacksonville, Florida, and Gainesville, Florida.
"The Humane Society of Georgia has heard troubling reports for some time that Spurrier has been involved in organized dawg beating, and we fear that this investigation may validate that very disturbing allegation," said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of Georgia. "We urge law enforcement to aggressively investigate this matter, and we further believe that anyone who continuously beats dawgs deserves to be fully prosecuted their crimes. Dawg beating is a barbaric activity that causes immense player, coach, and fan suffering and fosters sorrow in our Georgia communities.“
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization – backed by 10 million Americans, or one of every 30. For more than a half-century, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programs. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty -- On the web at humanesociety.org.
. ok it is PETA
