Word from the Trenches

One of the rescuers was able to get a rare Cane Corso out early and said she was in remarkably great shape. It's rumored that Mrs. Shindler is fond of this breed so she may have gotten a bit of extra attention...as opposed to NO attention, as in the case of the other dogs.

"Just got home with my cane corso. She's just gorgeous, and SOOOO sweet! She is a tad bit shy, but will climb onto my lap if I sit down with her...All the corsos (corsi?) are out now, and the three I saw seemed to be sweet and in decent shape. I think mine's a bit thin, but we'll remedy that!  She seems to be fairly well adjusted. If you approach her too quickly or walk by too fast, she hits the ground. I had to work her up the 3 steps into the house (front half, back half, front half, back half. lol!) No concept of the leash. She sticks pretty close to me in the house and yard. She did well in her crate in the car, and didn't seem at all afraid to explore the house. Her little stub wags a LOT. No problems with the other dogs or the cats yet, and she'll let me check her teeth, handle her feet, and roll her over. She's sprawled out on the floor next to me right now. All in all, I am quite pleased (and very pleasantly surprised!). Michelle said hers hid behind the couch when she got her inside."

We are also told the Westie's that came out early were clean and in reasonably good shape. Obviously the Shindlers are trying to make a good impression. It will be interesting to see how the remaining 700 dogs in the auction are presented.


Fox News Report - The worst of the worst
This is a news expose from earlier about the breeder supplying all these dogs to the auction. The other woman mentioned is the Shindler's daughter. This story and others were part of the pressure brought to bear on this breeder resulting in their decision to leave the "business" before Prop B.

The auction site contains this message from the breeder:

SELLER’S STATEMENT: Since most of you know that I’m into my second battle with cancer, I can no longer spend 12-16 hours a day with my dogs as I’ve done so for years. Herman’s heart problem does not allow him to do this either. The dogs have been so enjoyable to us, it hasn’t only been our work, but our hobby as well. The quality and personalities of our dogs speak for themselves. They are well socialized and loved, so please, treat them likewise. We’ve spent almost 50 yrs with the dogs and the industry trying to pass experience and professional knowledge on to help other breeders in pediatric care, and traveling to D.C & Jefferson City working legislatively for the industry. It’s time for everyone to step up to the batter’s box and carry on (thanks to those who are doing this). But we’ll certainly miss our fellow breeders, the industry network of people and our four legged friends. When my battle is over, perhaps I’ll be able to travel and teach seminars to help, if God is willing.  Thank You, Bonnie Schindler

Personal note...what a CROCK!  How can someone twist reality so much?  Normally I would have some sympathy for anyone with cancer, but my sympathy is all used up on these dogs.  God will be the judge of this situation and right now it seems like He's on the side of the rescuers and the dogs.

After the passage of Prop B, dogs will be dumped by the hundreds by existing breeders and they will be worth nothing at auction.  Wonder if the decision to get out early is more about the financial benefits...seems a little ironic.  The rescues will have to continue...this is only the beginning!