According to the New York Times Meg Whitman, the Republican candidate for governor of California had employed an illegal immigrant as a housekeeper for nine years. The mexican housekeeper, Nicandra Diaz Santillan told her in June of 2009, six months after her campaign again.
When I first read this article I thought how can you not know that someone is not a legal citizen. The Social Security Administration had sent a letter back to Mrs. Whitman stating there was a discrepancy. Did she chose to ignore it or did she ever get the letter?
What peaked my interest in this article was that I saw the interview today on one of morning shows. Mrs. Whitman claims not to have know for the past 9 years she was employing an illegal immigrant. She blames the findings on campaign smearing. It seems that Ms. Diaz-Santillan had a social security card but in 2003 a letter was sent from SSA stating that Mrs. Whitman "might want to check this out" Referring to a half filled out I-9. I think Mrs. Whitman chose to ignore this issue. Maybe she had hired her at a discounted rate or she like having someone that would do everything she asked. How can this political runner expect the people to follow the rules when she can't herself? I think she doesn't have a chance in the election, but we'll see. I feel bad for the housekeeper. Will she be deported or punished due to misrepresentation?
Working in the transportation I know how important it is to have legal, compliant employees that work for you. Not only is it a moral obligation but it is also the law. If these types of people are in charge of a whole state how can you expect them to do the "right" thing? You can't. I know I don't live in California but if I did my vote would not go to her. People that think they are above the law are in for a rude awakening....someday.
Ozzy and Abby
Sitting in the sunshine
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Bad morning at church
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
In Case of Emergency, Please Remove Your Bra
According to Fox News if you are caught in a disaster you'd better hope you are wearing the Emergency Bra. The Bra is used as a respiratory device in the event of an emergency.
Okay, any heading as the one above is sure enough to catch the attention of both males and females. I'm curious as to what this Emergency Bra is made of. This bra makes perfect sense.
According to the article"The goal of any emergency respiratory device is to achieve tight fixation and full coverage" The bra is already shaped like a face mask and when covering you mouth it minimizes contaminated air flow. Can you imagine the looks you would get taking off your bra and putting it over you mouth and nose? It might get a few raised eyebrows and unwanted attention. Dr Elena Bodner says that you have to be prepared all the time, at any place, at any moment and practically every woman wears a bra. Guys don't feel left out she is also working on a counterpart device for men but the shape has yet to be revealed.
This is a great idea to be protect yourself against dust, germs or chemicals. The cost for the Emergency Bra is affordable at $29.95 and it could save you life. Maybe this could be a material they could out in all bras to make them serve as a dual purpose. So, if you happen to see someone with a bra strapped around their face you'll know why. One cup for you and one for a friend.
Okay, any heading as the one above is sure enough to catch the attention of both males and females. I'm curious as to what this Emergency Bra is made of. This bra makes perfect sense.
According to the article"The goal of any emergency respiratory device is to achieve tight fixation and full coverage" The bra is already shaped like a face mask and when covering you mouth it minimizes contaminated air flow. Can you imagine the looks you would get taking off your bra and putting it over you mouth and nose? It might get a few raised eyebrows and unwanted attention. Dr Elena Bodner says that you have to be prepared all the time, at any place, at any moment and practically every woman wears a bra. Guys don't feel left out she is also working on a counterpart device for men but the shape has yet to be revealed.
This is a great idea to be protect yourself against dust, germs or chemicals. The cost for the Emergency Bra is affordable at $29.95 and it could save you life. Maybe this could be a material they could out in all bras to make them serve as a dual purpose. So, if you happen to see someone with a bra strapped around their face you'll know why. One cup for you and one for a friend.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Indiana kids died after 10 hours in closet
According to msnbc.comhttp://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/police-indiana-kids-died-after-10-hours-in-closet-mom-edyan-farah-charged/19643658 Edyan Farah, 28, was charged with two preliminary counts of neglect of a dependent resulting in a death. She remained jailed Tuesday on a $200,000 bond and was scheduled to be formally charged Wednesday.This lady locked three of her children in the closet so she could go visit a neighbor, then found the boy and girl dead when she returned 10 hours later authorities said.
First of all what kind of mother would lock her children in a closet for any amount of time? What caused the deaths? What was going through the children's mind? Why did no one hear the children and help?
Edyan told officers that she "was not in her right mind" which is an understatement considering she locked her own children in a closet and left them there to die. What gets me is that the neighbors had noticed the children appeared unusually thin but no one said a word. The report states that a family friend noticed that Edyan had been acting strangely and would not allow anyone into the apartment. Can you imagine being that Uncle and opening the door and seeing a dead child? How horrifying for all involved.Edyan's husband had left two weeks prior to visit his parents in Somalia and when he returns his wife will be in jail and his living children in foster care.
The deaths of the children were unnecessary. I don't understand why no one called Department of Family Services to make sure the needs of the children were being taken care of. It seems like lots of people came in contact but no one said a word. How sad for the deceased children and how sad for the ones that lived. I can't imagine going through such a horrific ordeal. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
First of all what kind of mother would lock her children in a closet for any amount of time? What caused the deaths? What was going through the children's mind? Why did no one hear the children and help?
Edyan told officers that she "was not in her right mind" which is an understatement considering she locked her own children in a closet and left them there to die. What gets me is that the neighbors had noticed the children appeared unusually thin but no one said a word. The report states that a family friend noticed that Edyan had been acting strangely and would not allow anyone into the apartment. Can you imagine being that Uncle and opening the door and seeing a dead child? How horrifying for all involved.Edyan's husband had left two weeks prior to visit his parents in Somalia and when he returns his wife will be in jail and his living children in foster care.
The deaths of the children were unnecessary. I don't understand why no one called Department of Family Services to make sure the needs of the children were being taken care of. It seems like lots of people came in contact but no one said a word. How sad for the deceased children and how sad for the ones that lived. I can't imagine going through such a horrific ordeal. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Word Play
Yesterday a co-worker asked if I wanted to play wordplay on our IPhones together. I'm thinking great i'm already addicted to playing Bejeweled but why not it sounds like fun. I downloaded the app with the help of my daughter. When I got to work this morning my friend asked me what my username was so that he could invite me to a game. We played a few games, while on lunch of course, and he didn't realize that I was really going to be some competition. Our scores were close, then he got ahead , then I scored a word worth 48 which puts me in the lead. Not too bad for the first round. Game on!!!!!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Randy Quaid, wife found living in ther old house
According to Yahoo News in Santa Barbara, California - Actor Randy Quaiid and his wife are facing burglary charges in California after the owner of the couple's old house reported they had been living there without permission. The couple had been staying in the guest house illegally. Police arrested the couple on several different charges.
The home was purchased from the Quaid's back in 2007. Had they been living there all that time? How could you not know someone was living in you home even if it is your guest house?
Imagine how surprising it would be to find out the squatters that had been living in your home were the former owners? Not only the former owners but none other that Randy and Evi Quaid. I am curious if this was a 2nd home for the new owners or if it is the main home that they live in daily? I find it hard to believe you would not know someone was living in your home. Surely they, the Quaid's, would have a car that would be visible and lights would be on at the property. How sad for the Quaid's to have hit rock bottom. Could they not let go of the former life that they had? The Quaid's have probably made more money than any of us will ever see in a lifetime.
It is so sad to see anyone suffer and struggle. In reality that could be any one of us. Hopefully they will be able to pick themselves back up, life within their means and get back to work. Good luck and well wishes to the Quaid's.
The home was purchased from the Quaid's back in 2007. Had they been living there all that time? How could you not know someone was living in you home even if it is your guest house?
Imagine how surprising it would be to find out the squatters that had been living in your home were the former owners? Not only the former owners but none other that Randy and Evi Quaid. I am curious if this was a 2nd home for the new owners or if it is the main home that they live in daily? I find it hard to believe you would not know someone was living in your home. Surely they, the Quaid's, would have a car that would be visible and lights would be on at the property. How sad for the Quaid's to have hit rock bottom. Could they not let go of the former life that they had? The Quaid's have probably made more money than any of us will ever see in a lifetime.
It is so sad to see anyone suffer and struggle. In reality that could be any one of us. Hopefully they will be able to pick themselves back up, life within their means and get back to work. Good luck and well wishes to the Quaid's.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Gunman kills himself, mother at Johns Hopkins
According to Yahoo News earlier today a man who came distraught as he was being briefed on his mother's condition by a surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital pulled a gun and shot the doctor , then killed his mother and himself in her room at the world famous medical center police said.
What kind of son would try to kill the person who was treating their sick mother? Then kill his mother and himself? I can understand being upset about a medical diagnosis but to kill another person?
More and more people are carrying guns for their protection and have a right to. But, I can't help but wonder if Mr. Pardus had been thinking of doing this for a while.Why would be bring a gun to the hospital? According to the article the facility does have metal detectors but with 80 entrances and 80,000 visitors a week, it is not realistic to have them everywhere. The mother had been in the hospital for 6 months and her son had been her only caretaker. How sad that the woman who gave birth to you, would die at the hands of her own child who says he loves her?
This situation was very unfortunate especially for the doctor, hospital and everyone involved. How terrifying to have a crazy gunman in you place of business. Mr Padus will spend the rest of his life in hell for what he has done and his poor mother will never know if her ilness could have been cured. Death is a natural part of life, too bad Mr. Pardus had to committ a murder for the easy way out.
What kind of son would try to kill the person who was treating their sick mother? Then kill his mother and himself? I can understand being upset about a medical diagnosis but to kill another person?
More and more people are carrying guns for their protection and have a right to. But, I can't help but wonder if Mr. Pardus had been thinking of doing this for a while.Why would be bring a gun to the hospital? According to the article the facility does have metal detectors but with 80 entrances and 80,000 visitors a week, it is not realistic to have them everywhere. The mother had been in the hospital for 6 months and her son had been her only caretaker. How sad that the woman who gave birth to you, would die at the hands of her own child who says he loves her?
This situation was very unfortunate especially for the doctor, hospital and everyone involved. How terrifying to have a crazy gunman in you place of business. Mr Padus will spend the rest of his life in hell for what he has done and his poor mother will never know if her ilness could have been cured. Death is a natural part of life, too bad Mr. Pardus had to committ a murder for the easy way out.
Washington state woman made up acid attack story
According to CNN a 28 year old woman who said and unknown assailant threw a cup of caustic liquid in her face has admitted her injuries were self-inflicted, Vancouver, Washington, police said Thursday.
Okay, why would anyone throw acid in their own face, causing injuries that will last for the rest of her life? All the time and money spent looking for this so called African-American woman that supposedly did this to her? What a liar!
I remember hearing about this lady a few weeks and I felt so bad for her. Not only will she have external scarring, it would have to have an impact on her mentally as well.How could you look at yourself everyday knowing that you did this to yourself? Here is another case of the community pulling together to find the person who did this to Ms. Storro and collecting money for her medical expenses. Is this a cry for help or a way to get attention or both? As her family stated she was in a fragile mental state. Hopfully now she can get the help she needs. The authorities are still deciding if she will be charged and have not said what the motive was.
As far as her being charged with a crime. I think she should have to pay back the donations that she accepted but this is more of a mental issue. If anyone comes up to you and says"Hey pretty girl, do you want to drink this?" take off running the other way.
Okay, why would anyone throw acid in their own face, causing injuries that will last for the rest of her life? All the time and money spent looking for this so called African-American woman that supposedly did this to her? What a liar!
I remember hearing about this lady a few weeks and I felt so bad for her. Not only will she have external scarring, it would have to have an impact on her mentally as well.How could you look at yourself everyday knowing that you did this to yourself? Here is another case of the community pulling together to find the person who did this to Ms. Storro and collecting money for her medical expenses. Is this a cry for help or a way to get attention or both? As her family stated she was in a fragile mental state. Hopfully now she can get the help she needs. The authorities are still deciding if she will be charged and have not said what the motive was.
As far as her being charged with a crime. I think she should have to pay back the donations that she accepted but this is more of a mental issue. If anyone comes up to you and says"Hey pretty girl, do you want to drink this?" take off running the other way.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Student - Loan Debt Surpasses Credit Cards
According to The Wall Street Journal consumers now owe more on their student loans than their credit cards.
This does not surprise me. The American way to to get what you want now and worry about paying for it later. Students loans are cheaper than putting the tuition on a credit card but both ways have pros and cons.
Being a non-traditional student and making the decision to return to school was a big step for me. Money was a huge factor and I made the decision early on if I would only take as many classes as I could to afford to pay for out of my budget. At my age I did not want to accrue any more debt and charging it on a credit card was out of the question. If you are lucky enough to have grants and parents absorbing the cost you are so lucky. But for those of you who are paying your own way be careful and don't get too far in debt .
I know if you are like me you are in school to further or start your career. I don't want to see anyone become a statistic that could affect us for years to come. If you do take out student loan don't take out more than you need and start paying them back as soon as you can. If you have to charge on a credit card try to pay the balance monthly. I want to see all of us succeed and not be buried n debt.
This does not surprise me. The American way to to get what you want now and worry about paying for it later. Students loans are cheaper than putting the tuition on a credit card but both ways have pros and cons.
Being a non-traditional student and making the decision to return to school was a big step for me. Money was a huge factor and I made the decision early on if I would only take as many classes as I could to afford to pay for out of my budget. At my age I did not want to accrue any more debt and charging it on a credit card was out of the question. If you are lucky enough to have grants and parents absorbing the cost you are so lucky. But for those of you who are paying your own way be careful and don't get too far in debt .
I know if you are like me you are in school to further or start your career. I don't want to see anyone become a statistic that could affect us for years to come. If you do take out student loan don't take out more than you need and start paying them back as soon as you can. If you have to charge on a credit card try to pay the balance monthly. I want to see all of us succeed and not be buried n debt.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Truck-related traffic fatalities drop 20%, lowest level in recorded DOT history
The Department of Transportation reports the number of truck-involved traffic fatalities declined 20% in 2009. The reduction is the lowest level recorded in history. In addition to the 20% reduction in crash fatalities involving large trucks, the number of truck occupants deaths decreased 26% in 2009.
Being in the trucking industry, in Compliance and Safety for the past 12 years, this is very exiciting for me.That is 865 lives! It is common goal in the trucking industy to put safe drivers behind the wheel of the big trucks you see going down the highway everyday and we are doing it!
Regualtions have changed over the years, even since I started in the trucking industry. There are several factors that contribute to the declining numbers of fatalities and injuries involving large trucks.One is increased seatbelt usage. I know alot of people have excuses as why not to wear their seatbelts but it is a law and it does save lives. Another good one is drivers are regulated on the number of hours he can drive/work in a day with a mandatory break called the hours of Service. What other profession do you know tells you how long you can work and how long you can sleep or be off duty? I know that the public sometimes sees truck drivers as a BIG nusiance but just remember without these people you would not have your coffee or diet pepsi you drink in the morning, the chair that you sit in the read your newspaper or the car that you drive. Next time you see a Big Rig going down the road smile or wave and you will most defintely make his or her day.
As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adminstration says "We will not rest until there are Zero commercial truck-related fatalities on our roads" is definetly a goal worth reaching for. One of the lives saved could be yours or a loved one. Drive safely and buckle up everyone I want to read all your interesting blog posts next week!
Being in the trucking industry, in Compliance and Safety for the past 12 years, this is very exiciting for me.That is 865 lives! It is common goal in the trucking industy to put safe drivers behind the wheel of the big trucks you see going down the highway everyday and we are doing it!
Regualtions have changed over the years, even since I started in the trucking industry. There are several factors that contribute to the declining numbers of fatalities and injuries involving large trucks.One is increased seatbelt usage. I know alot of people have excuses as why not to wear their seatbelts but it is a law and it does save lives. Another good one is drivers are regulated on the number of hours he can drive/work in a day with a mandatory break called the hours of Service. What other profession do you know tells you how long you can work and how long you can sleep or be off duty? I know that the public sometimes sees truck drivers as a BIG nusiance but just remember without these people you would not have your coffee or diet pepsi you drink in the morning, the chair that you sit in the read your newspaper or the car that you drive. Next time you see a Big Rig going down the road smile or wave and you will most defintely make his or her day.
As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adminstration says "We will not rest until there are Zero commercial truck-related fatalities on our roads" is definetly a goal worth reaching for. One of the lives saved could be yours or a loved one. Drive safely and buckle up everyone I want to read all your interesting blog posts next week!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
No retirement for these older folks, just work
According to CNN 68% of workers between 50 an 70 wanted to contine working in some capacity
When I read this article I thought that is so going to be me in about 25 years or so. I see that working is a priveledge and anything you can do to improve your life, I say go for it!
More and more older Americans are working past the so called retirement age. Whether it be to supplement their income or to keep themselves from getting too bored. I'm beginning to wonder if there will be any retirement by the time we are ready to retire, but I won't get into that subject.Personally I like to stay busy and always have several irons in the fire. Sure, I would like to maybe work only part time and have more time allotted for leisure activities but I will always be doing something if my health permits. Did you know that according to the U.S Census Bureau the number of centenarians, people who are at least 100, have more than quadrupled in the last 30 years? So I guess that means we will all be around longer than we thought.
Overall I think you should work as long as you can but enjoy life at the same time. I am so fortunate at this point in my life to have a job that I love and a 2nd job that I have created for myself that I can do well into retirement. Life is good and I am fortunate to be healthy and happy and plan on staying that way.
When I read this article I thought that is so going to be me in about 25 years or so. I see that working is a priveledge and anything you can do to improve your life, I say go for it!
More and more older Americans are working past the so called retirement age. Whether it be to supplement their income or to keep themselves from getting too bored. I'm beginning to wonder if there will be any retirement by the time we are ready to retire, but I won't get into that subject.Personally I like to stay busy and always have several irons in the fire. Sure, I would like to maybe work only part time and have more time allotted for leisure activities but I will always be doing something if my health permits. Did you know that according to the U.S Census Bureau the number of centenarians, people who are at least 100, have more than quadrupled in the last 30 years? So I guess that means we will all be around longer than we thought.
Overall I think you should work as long as you can but enjoy life at the same time. I am so fortunate at this point in my life to have a job that I love and a 2nd job that I have created for myself that I can do well into retirement. Life is good and I am fortunate to be healthy and happy and plan on staying that way.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Va. woman devours 181 chicken wings in NY contest
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100906/ap_on_fe_st/us_odd_chicken_wing_contest
According to Yahoo News a Virginia Woman ate 181 chicken wings in 12 minutes.
When I first read this article I am thinking who would want to eat that much food in such a short amount of time and why?
Sonya Thomas aka "The Black Widow" won the chicken wings eating contest this past weekend in NY, in Bufalo of course.When I think of someone in an eating contest I think of a big, sporty man who could hold alot of food but Thomas is female, 5'0 and weighs 105 pounds.Where does she put all the food? The professional eater (according to her website http://www.sonyatheblackwidow.com/) holds over 38 world records. It would be awesome to hold one world record but 38, that is incredible. That just goes to everyone has a talent and if you are having that much fun using it then why not? Personally, I can't eat more 10 hot wings in one sitting, and that is only if it is from Hackett's, anywhere else maybe 6.
Overall what a fun event to attend and to be a part of just for the experience. As for me, I don't think I will be entering any eating contest soon, but if I ever did I would fast for days and wear pants with an elastic waist.
According to Yahoo News a Virginia Woman ate 181 chicken wings in 12 minutes.
When I first read this article I am thinking who would want to eat that much food in such a short amount of time and why?
Sonya Thomas aka "The Black Widow" won the chicken wings eating contest this past weekend in NY, in Bufalo of course.When I think of someone in an eating contest I think of a big, sporty man who could hold alot of food but Thomas is female, 5'0 and weighs 105 pounds.Where does she put all the food? The professional eater (according to her website http://www.sonyatheblackwidow.com/) holds over 38 world records. It would be awesome to hold one world record but 38, that is incredible. That just goes to everyone has a talent and if you are having that much fun using it then why not? Personally, I can't eat more 10 hot wings in one sitting, and that is only if it is from Hackett's, anywhere else maybe 6.
Overall what a fun event to attend and to be a part of just for the experience. As for me, I don't think I will be entering any eating contest soon, but if I ever did I would fast for days and wear pants with an elastic waist.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
The 5 Biggest Mistakes College Students Make
http://www.usnews.com/blogs/professors-guide/2010/09/01/the-5-biggest-mistakes-college-students-make.html
According to U.s News College Students make 5 big mistakes: Cutting classes, Overloading, Overmedia-ing, Procrastinating and Doing it alone.
Being that we are all college students,I thought this article had alot of truth to it and was just plain common sense.
Having all online classes makes it hard to cut class but if you procrastinate too much you might miss your deadlines and get a bad grade. Breaking the cost down per class really put it in perspective for me. I don't have student loans or grants so all the money I pay in I have had to work hard for and I definitely want to make the most of the funds I have put towards furthering my education. I can see where taking too many courses would be setting yourself up to fail. Personally I know my limitations and want to put forth my best effort and not overcommitt myself and end up getting less than desirable grades in my classes.
As a mother of a teenager and young adults I know how time consuming facebook and texting can be. I am guilty myself of checking facebook several times a day and making sure I keep my Bejeweled Queen status. Setting a "media-free" zone time everyday could be very beneficial.
Asking for help has never been an issue for me but I know from first hand experience not everyone feels comfortable admitting they don't understand or have a question. The person teaching the course wants you to succeed.and if you don't ask for help the professor has not indication you are struggling until it is sometimes too late.
All in all these are great tips to be used in college and in everyday life. These are constant struggles I think we all have, no matter what age, but it can be easily controlled with a little discipline and determination.
According to U.s News College Students make 5 big mistakes: Cutting classes, Overloading, Overmedia-ing, Procrastinating and Doing it alone.
Being that we are all college students,I thought this article had alot of truth to it and was just plain common sense.
Having all online classes makes it hard to cut class but if you procrastinate too much you might miss your deadlines and get a bad grade. Breaking the cost down per class really put it in perspective for me. I don't have student loans or grants so all the money I pay in I have had to work hard for and I definitely want to make the most of the funds I have put towards furthering my education. I can see where taking too many courses would be setting yourself up to fail. Personally I know my limitations and want to put forth my best effort and not overcommitt myself and end up getting less than desirable grades in my classes.
As a mother of a teenager and young adults I know how time consuming facebook and texting can be. I am guilty myself of checking facebook several times a day and making sure I keep my Bejeweled Queen status. Setting a "media-free" zone time everyday could be very beneficial.
Asking for help has never been an issue for me but I know from first hand experience not everyone feels comfortable admitting they don't understand or have a question. The person teaching the course wants you to succeed.and if you don't ask for help the professor has not indication you are struggling until it is sometimes too late.
All in all these are great tips to be used in college and in everyday life. These are constant struggles I think we all have, no matter what age, but it can be easily controlled with a little discipline and determination.
When animal rescuers become animal hoarders
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38978396/ns/health-pet_health/
According to MSNBC A registered Nurse in Pennsylvania took in over 7,000 cats in a 14 month period and kept them at her 29-acre property. Upon investigation of her property they found close to 150 dogs living in two mobile homes as well.According to John Welch, spokesman for the Riverside Department of animal services " There were inches-thick feces, urine stained walls, cages stacked high with starving animals, dead and rotting carcasses, trash, fleas; maggots and diseases".
When I read this article I could not help but be sickened.
This educated woman Linda Bruno ran a "shelter" with employees who aided her in the process. What person in their right mind would take in that many animals knowing they could not provide proper care. What gets me is that she only spent one day in jail, had to perform community service, pay fines and vow never to run another rescue again. Are you kidding me? This woman kills hundreds if not thousands of animals by lethal injection (which I agree is humane) but what about all the other animals that suffered for days, weeks and months on end? What about the other people who aided her in this torture? They get nothing?
While I am reading this story and writing this blog I have my two little dachshunds lying at my feet and think how their lives might be today if someone besides me had wanted to "rescue" them. As an animal lover I make frequent visits to the humane society (which usually brings me to tears while I am there) and to any pet store in the area. All these animals want and need is someone to take care of them and to love them. Ms. Bruno Karma is a bad thing and I am a true believer that what goes around comes around.
According to MSNBC A registered Nurse in Pennsylvania took in over 7,000 cats in a 14 month period and kept them at her 29-acre property. Upon investigation of her property they found close to 150 dogs living in two mobile homes as well.According to John Welch, spokesman for the Riverside Department of animal services " There were inches-thick feces, urine stained walls, cages stacked high with starving animals, dead and rotting carcasses, trash, fleas; maggots and diseases".
When I read this article I could not help but be sickened.
This educated woman Linda Bruno ran a "shelter" with employees who aided her in the process. What person in their right mind would take in that many animals knowing they could not provide proper care. What gets me is that she only spent one day in jail, had to perform community service, pay fines and vow never to run another rescue again. Are you kidding me? This woman kills hundreds if not thousands of animals by lethal injection (which I agree is humane) but what about all the other animals that suffered for days, weeks and months on end? What about the other people who aided her in this torture? They get nothing?
While I am reading this story and writing this blog I have my two little dachshunds lying at my feet and think how their lives might be today if someone besides me had wanted to "rescue" them. As an animal lover I make frequent visits to the humane society (which usually brings me to tears while I am there) and to any pet store in the area. All these animals want and need is someone to take care of them and to love them. Ms. Bruno Karma is a bad thing and I am a true believer that what goes around comes around.
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