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[originally posted as comment at Ed Muzika's LA Animal Watch]
[originally posted as comment at Ed Muzika's LA Animal Watch]
Shame on those who characterize respected members of the animal community as KOOKS! Exactly how is Atake a "stakeholder" in a Heisen appointment? Heisen would never be appointed. Everyone knows that. She's too smart and wouldn't play their game.
Marie Atake is a tireless advocate for animals and resigned her commission post in protest of a flawed department and corrupt system.
Following that, she received a commendation for her service from the L.A. City Council.
Though not mentioned here --it is assumed that Carole Raphaelle Davis--is also meant to be called a KOOK. Carole, along with Carol Sax and hundreds of others have vigorously protested against puppy mill dogs being sold in our neighborhoods at pet stores. Because of her work, West Hollywood has banned the sale of dogs at pet stores AND Orangebone on Melrose Ave. has signed an agreement to only "sell" animals from the L.A. City Shelters.
These women are not "KOOKS" and do not make statements lightly. They are both the real deal. Marie Atake's piece at http://www.examiner.com/x-47471-LA-Animal-Rescue-Examiner~y2010m7d9-Mayor-appoints-new-General-Manager-for-LA-Animal-Services
is neither filled with "rumor" or "lies."
It is factual that:
1. The "92% save rate" at Seattle Humane is -- at best-- misleading. SHS is NOT an open door shelter and everyone who has a brain knows that.
2. Barnette's AKC lobbying position was not on her resume an was kept from the selection committee. If it had not been, there would have been questions--at least--about it.
3. The AKC derives a LARGE portion of its income from "AKC" registrations of PUPPY MILL DOGS.
4. ON TELEVISION in Seattle, Barnette advised anyone who wanted a pit bull dog to FIRST "check out the breeder."
These are not rumors and lies. They are legitimate concerns.
If Pam Ferdin had any credibility, she would be asking the same questions instead of leading a bizarre and unnecessary siege on people who have voice genuine concerns. But hey..The Barbi Twins are supporting Barnette. What else do you need to know?
Now we hear that the ALF has made it known that anyone who opposes Barnette could be a target. Huh?
Maybe she's the right person. Maybe she isn't. But this campaign of rolling over and quashing all skeptics and critics is in the style of Ed Boks and is reprehensible. We have questions. So far...there have been no answers. Just a misrepresentation of a "92% save rate" and statements like "I have a good feeling" about her.
Again...to succeed she will have to turn this department UPSIDE DOWN with full cooperation from the Mayor. With the foaming mob pushing her confirmation without question and with no critique...she doesn't really have to do anything at all. If she fails, it will be the City's fault and the fault of the animal community...so they say.
Ed, I'm very surprised that [you] have left your post as investigative writer and instead have joined in the mucking of a few people who are still courageous enough to state their opinion. We still have free speech in this country, don't we?
Without the watchful eyes who have constantly monitored this department, how will we know WHAT is going on at all?
-Jeff de la Rosa
Marie Atake is a tireless advocate for animals and resigned her commission post in protest of a flawed department and corrupt system.
Following that, she received a commendation for her service from the L.A. City Council.
Though not mentioned here --it is assumed that Carole Raphaelle Davis--is also meant to be called a KOOK. Carole, along with Carol Sax and hundreds of others have vigorously protested against puppy mill dogs being sold in our neighborhoods at pet stores. Because of her work, West Hollywood has banned the sale of dogs at pet stores AND Orangebone on Melrose Ave. has signed an agreement to only "sell" animals from the L.A. City Shelters.
These women are not "KOOKS" and do not make statements lightly. They are both the real deal. Marie Atake's piece at http://www.examiner.com/x-47471-LA-Animal-Rescue-Examiner~y2010m7d9-Mayor-appoints-new-General-Manager-for-LA-Animal-Services
is neither filled with "rumor" or "lies."
It is factual that:
1. The "92% save rate" at Seattle Humane is -- at best-- misleading. SHS is NOT an open door shelter and everyone who has a brain knows that.
2. Barnette's AKC lobbying position was not on her resume an was kept from the selection committee. If it had not been, there would have been questions--at least--about it.
3. The AKC derives a LARGE portion of its income from "AKC" registrations of PUPPY MILL DOGS.
4. ON TELEVISION in Seattle, Barnette advised anyone who wanted a pit bull dog to FIRST "check out the breeder."
These are not rumors and lies. They are legitimate concerns.
If Pam Ferdin had any credibility, she would be asking the same questions instead of leading a bizarre and unnecessary siege on people who have voice genuine concerns. But hey..The Barbi Twins are supporting Barnette. What else do you need to know?
Now we hear that the ALF has made it known that anyone who opposes Barnette could be a target. Huh?
Maybe she's the right person. Maybe she isn't. But this campaign of rolling over and quashing all skeptics and critics is in the style of Ed Boks and is reprehensible. We have questions. So far...there have been no answers. Just a misrepresentation of a "92% save rate" and statements like "I have a good feeling" about her.
Again...to succeed she will have to turn this department UPSIDE DOWN with full cooperation from the Mayor. With the foaming mob pushing her confirmation without question and with no critique...she doesn't really have to do anything at all. If she fails, it will be the City's fault and the fault of the animal community...so they say.
Ed, I'm very surprised that [you] have left your post as investigative writer and instead have joined in the mucking of a few people who are still courageous enough to state their opinion. We still have free speech in this country, don't we?
Without the watchful eyes who have constantly monitored this department, how will we know WHAT is going on at all?
-Jeff de la Rosa
I've went to the links that are being provided about Barnette. These are legit. And another blog has a lot of info on it. Google names and you'll see. This blog has been following the fiasco in King County for quite awhile it seems. www.workingtohelpanimalstodaytomorrow.blogspot.com
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