Save Spork

Spork's motion to dismiss the charges: DENIED!

2010-03-09T20:45:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Thanks again for your continued efforts to Save Spork. We definitely heard some unfortunate news today from the judge, but it just makes it to where we have to fight harder for the rights of animals who have no voice. Keep your chins up, stay positive and let's be here for little Spork.

Click here to read why the motion was denied.

Spork's hearing on the motion to dismiss the case

2010-03-05T15:48:00.000-08:00

Spork's hearing on the motion to dismiss the case was held in Lafayette today. The judge decided he needed "a couple of days" to mull his decision. The Daily Camera was there to cover the case. Here's their report:

Click here for the Daily Camera's story

The Animal Law Center, which is representing Spork, posted their summary of it here:

Click here for the Animal Law Center's recap

Thank you to everyone who has donated to Spork's cause and helped to spread the word. We truly appreciate it. Keep the faith and SAVE SPORK!

Sign the petition to Save Spork!

2010-03-01T08:19:00.000-08:00

There are a couple ways you can get involved and sign a petition to save Spork.

1). You can sign our online petition by clicking here: http://tiny.cc/SporkPetition

2). You can scan an image of your actual signature and e-mail it to: savespork@gmail.com.

Thanks so much for all your support helping to save little Spork!

Please be polite on our Facebook Group page

2010-02-27T15:49:00.000-08:00

Just a quick reminder that the SAVE SPORK Facebook Page is a public forum dedicated to being the voice for a small animal that was scared and got himself in trouble by trying to tell us. He needs our protection. Please know that we just can't tolerate overt negativity, you are welcome to start your own Facebook page. Please keep it polite...

Pre-order your Save Spork T-shirt!

2010-02-27T15:36:00.001-08:00

ALL PROFITS GO TO HELP SAVE SPORK!!!

- Adult -- Small thru 3X-Large

- Youth -- Small thru X-Large for $10.00 each

They can be picked up at CB Shop & More 2752 SE Frontage Road next to Johnson's Corner, exit 254 off I-25 or add $5.00-$10.00 shipping and handling (depending on how many shirts ordered) for orders to be shipped.

E-mail orders and questions to helpsavespork@yahoo.com.

Information MUST include Name & Phone Number for us to contact you. We will have a representative contact you. Orders will then be taken over the phone by our representative and must be paid for at that time. ALL information will be kept confidential.

Please help save Spork

2010-02-27T13:41:00.000-08:00

We have set this site up as a way for us to more easily accept donations to Spork's defense. Please click on the Donate button if you would like to help pitch in.

Spork is a miniature dachshund who could potentially get kenneled for the rest of his life or killed just for being scared at the vet. The little guy can’t defend himself, so it is going to take a community to come together and protect an innocent miniature dachshund from the horrific animal laws currently found in the City of Lafayette, Colorado.

SPORK'S STORY:

Last August the beloved 10-year-old miniature dachshund, Spork, snapped at and bit a veterinarian technician at Jasper Animal Hospital as he was being held by his owner. He has been at the vet on numerous occasions over the years and had been there just the week before, without ever having any issues except that he is usually very scared and shaking, sometimes defecating (which some dogs do if they are scared at the vet). In fact, he had been there just the week before when he got his shots and examination for oral surgery.

Spork's owner was doing exactly what she was told and was holding the 17-pound dachshund firmly in her arms when the vet tech suddenly, and without warning, put her face in his, which resulted in the bite. He was shaking badly before this happened which was noticed by the entire staff, and had pooped on his owner just before the accident. Clearly the little guy was just scared to be at the vet and that was obvious.

Spork’s owner was utterly unaware that it had happened until the vet tech stood up. This is a sad accident, but YOU must realize that it is a very common risk at the vet where it is imperative for everyone involved to follow procedures and best practices, including training to avoid being bitten.

Spork, unfortunately, didn’t have the benefit of any of these at Jasper Animal Hospital.

WHY THIS IS VITALLY IMPORTANT TO YOU:

About a month after the bite, Lafayette Animal Control charged Spork’s owners with having a vicious dog in the City of Lafayette. Please look into this for yourself and understand that this is an extremely serious charge and it is a guaranteed risk you face if you do veterinary business in Lafayette.

The owners have spent more than $6,000 dollars already defending their 10-year-old little buddy!

Despite specific and unambiguous Colorado state laws specifically excluding veterinary health care workers, the City of Lafayette will declare ‘home rule’ and can kill your dog, make you relocate or, maybe worst of all, kennel your best friend for long and cruel periods of time, even making you pay for the kenneling and even if you are found innocent!

The staff at Jasper Animal Hospital endorses this action which could very, very easily happen to you today. Dog bites are very, very common in the industry and you have no way to know what provocation could trigger a reaction from your pet.

IF YOU OWN AN ANIMAL YOU HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT IT!