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The story below is about a German Shepherd named Congo, who lives in NJ. He attacked a landscape person, after being prevoked. He has been sentenced to death for protecting his people.
Please sign the petition, as well as sending an email to Governor Corzine, asking him to please pardon Congo.
Saving Congo the German Shepherd [click for the original story below]
Currently Congo has been temporarily released back in the care of his owners pending an appeal of his death sentence.
Action is still urgently needed to save Congo's life.
Listen to Warren's interviews from The Pet Show
Saturday November 17th :
Congo's owner Guy James *(KRLA870.com)
New Jersey Assemblyman Neil Cohen pledges legislation - "Congo's Law" *(WOR710.com)
Second interview with Guy James *(WOR710.com)
ACTION UPDATES TO HELP SAVE CONGO:
1 • Contact Governor Corzine of New Jersey to Override Congo's Death Sentence
The Gov.'s office is taking a numerical tally on how many people call.
- * Call the Governor on: (609) 292-6000
(office hours: 8am-6pm Eastern time)
Here's what you can say: "Hi, I'm calling to ask the Governor to pardon Congo-- he should NOT be killed." The operator will then thank you and tell you that they're just taking a tally and will count your support for Congo.
- * Email the Governor by going to his site: Office of the Governor | Contact the Governor
(Select "Law & Public Safety" on Drop-down list - then, on the next page, choose "Pardons & Clemency")
2 • Sign the Petition & forward to everyone:Care2 : The Petition Site : Create free, easy online petitions
Here is the Original Story:
Help Save Congo's Life
Friday November 9th
New Jersey 101.5FM Radio
In Princeton, New Jersey, a family dog, Congo, has been declared "vicious" by municipal Judge Russell Annich Jr. Because of this, he may be ordered put to sleep, this coming Tuesday.
His crime? A landscaper came onto the property of the dog's owner, Guy and Elizabeth James, after being told to wait. Congo and the family's other dogs started to bark. One of the landscapers' started hitting the dogs with a metal rake. Elizabeth James started to yell at him to stop. So, the landscaper grabbed Elizabeth, from behind, and pulled her to the ground.
Congo, thinking that his owner was being attacked, did what ANY good dog should do. He tried to protect his owner. The landscaper was bitten, and injured, as he should have been.
Now, for being a good dog, Congo might be put to sleep.
Should Congo be put to death for protecting his family?
Tuesday November 13th
The municipal judge in the Congo Case issued a decision declaring him vicious, which carries a mandatory death sentence. The attorney for Congo vowed to file an appeal of the municipal judge's decision, which will provide an automatic stay of execution while the appeal is pending.
Tuesday November 13th
WABC Eyewitness News
The case of Congo the dog is heading to a higher court. The German Shepherd faces death row for mauling a landscaper.
Dozens of Congo's supporters rallied outside a courthouse Tuesday, but it was not enough to save the pup.
This has become an incredibly emotionally charged case, and even the judge says his life has been disrupted by the phone calls, E-mails and letters he has received at both home and work regarding the fate of Congo.
Congo's life is on the line for mauling landscaper Giovanni Rivera last June. He suffered serious wounds. The family says Congo thought he was defending his family and that the dog was provoked. As such, they say he should've been given a second chance. Since the judge said no, the family is appealing.
The judge also denied the family's request for Congo to go home during the appeal. He has been in a shelter, the family says, not doing well.
About 200 supporters filled the courtroom and the courtyard in support of the James, who say the matter should not have gone this far.
Thursday November 15th
WABC Eyewitness News
Judge: Congo the dog can be released pending appeal.
A superior court judge has spared the life of a German Shepherd who was suppposed to be put to death.
Congo is accused of mauling a landscaper in Princeton, New Jersey, last June.
Congo's owners claim the dog was just trying to protect them, but a judge declared the dog was vicious.
But on Thursday afternoon, a judge ruled that congo can be released to his owner pending appeal of the sentence, on the condition that he is on a leash and muzzled whenever he is outside.
Congo has been imprisoned at a shelter for nearly 6 months.
Please sign the petition, as well as sending an email to Governor Corzine, asking him to please pardon Congo.
Saving Congo the German Shepherd [click for the original story below]
Currently Congo has been temporarily released back in the care of his owners pending an appeal of his death sentence.
Action is still urgently needed to save Congo's life.
Listen to Warren's interviews from The Pet Show
Saturday November 17th :
Congo's owner Guy James *(KRLA870.com)
New Jersey Assemblyman Neil Cohen pledges legislation - "Congo's Law" *(WOR710.com)
Second interview with Guy James *(WOR710.com)
ACTION UPDATES TO HELP SAVE CONGO:
1 • Contact Governor Corzine of New Jersey to Override Congo's Death Sentence
The Gov.'s office is taking a numerical tally on how many people call.
- * Call the Governor on: (609) 292-6000
(office hours: 8am-6pm Eastern time)
Here's what you can say: "Hi, I'm calling to ask the Governor to pardon Congo-- he should NOT be killed." The operator will then thank you and tell you that they're just taking a tally and will count your support for Congo.
- * Email the Governor by going to his site: Office of the Governor | Contact the Governor
(Select "Law & Public Safety" on Drop-down list - then, on the next page, choose "Pardons & Clemency")
2 • Sign the Petition & forward to everyone:Care2 : The Petition Site : Create free, easy online petitions
Here is the Original Story:
Help Save Congo's Life
Friday November 9th
New Jersey 101.5FM Radio
In Princeton, New Jersey, a family dog, Congo, has been declared "vicious" by municipal Judge Russell Annich Jr. Because of this, he may be ordered put to sleep, this coming Tuesday.
His crime? A landscaper came onto the property of the dog's owner, Guy and Elizabeth James, after being told to wait. Congo and the family's other dogs started to bark. One of the landscapers' started hitting the dogs with a metal rake. Elizabeth James started to yell at him to stop. So, the landscaper grabbed Elizabeth, from behind, and pulled her to the ground.
Congo, thinking that his owner was being attacked, did what ANY good dog should do. He tried to protect his owner. The landscaper was bitten, and injured, as he should have been.
Now, for being a good dog, Congo might be put to sleep.
Should Congo be put to death for protecting his family?
Tuesday November 13th
The municipal judge in the Congo Case issued a decision declaring him vicious, which carries a mandatory death sentence. The attorney for Congo vowed to file an appeal of the municipal judge's decision, which will provide an automatic stay of execution while the appeal is pending.
Tuesday November 13th
WABC Eyewitness News
The case of Congo the dog is heading to a higher court. The German Shepherd faces death row for mauling a landscaper.
Dozens of Congo's supporters rallied outside a courthouse Tuesday, but it was not enough to save the pup.
This has become an incredibly emotionally charged case, and even the judge says his life has been disrupted by the phone calls, E-mails and letters he has received at both home and work regarding the fate of Congo.
Congo's life is on the line for mauling landscaper Giovanni Rivera last June. He suffered serious wounds. The family says Congo thought he was defending his family and that the dog was provoked. As such, they say he should've been given a second chance. Since the judge said no, the family is appealing.
The judge also denied the family's request for Congo to go home during the appeal. He has been in a shelter, the family says, not doing well.
About 200 supporters filled the courtroom and the courtyard in support of the James, who say the matter should not have gone this far.
Thursday November 15th
WABC Eyewitness News
Judge: Congo the dog can be released pending appeal.
A superior court judge has spared the life of a German Shepherd who was suppposed to be put to death.
Congo is accused of mauling a landscaper in Princeton, New Jersey, last June.
Congo's owners claim the dog was just trying to protect them, but a judge declared the dog was vicious.
But on Thursday afternoon, a judge ruled that congo can be released to his owner pending appeal of the sentence, on the condition that he is on a leash and muzzled whenever he is outside.
Congo has been imprisoned at a shelter for nearly 6 months.
