A few days ago I was advised by one of the rescue watchdogs about an article in the paper last week:
http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3451009
Several online members begin to consistently post donation requests on numerous Facebook animal forums. Of particular note is the animal advocacy group "Storm's Animal Allies", asking for donations that provide a link to the same donation page: http://www.gofundme.com/dnktk. The group head claims that she is not involved with the actual rescue of the 4 abandoned dogs, but only trying to aid in the raising of funds out of the goodness of her heart.
The initial information posted on Facebook initially started out describing a very urgent situation:
" dogs were rescued from Peterborough residence. Needs emergency vetting...These dogs were left for several weeks with no food or water, starving and living in their own feces. Infections, swollen anals, swollen ear canals, worms, excreting socks, and so much more that I dare not say ,,,,it would need sensoring...PLEASE HELP...THEY NEED EMERGENCY ARE IMMEDIATELY...We have nofunds left ,,Please make a donation."
Concerned animal lovers began to make paypal and online money transfers in a desperate attempt to save the lives of these animals. The dollars raised on the particular go fund me account mentioned above reached $310 within two days. However, the more questions that were asked over the following days, the more the story changed. Once people could see that there was concern over the legitimacy of the postings, donations came to a halt(at least on the one go fund me account that was found).
Since people began asking which vet was invovled in the animal's care, I decided to call the vet office they claimed the animals were presently at; Brimley Lawrence Clinic. The secretary had no idea what I was talking about and even put me on hold to ask around for more information. Again, nothing.
The version from Storm's Allies then changed dramatically. The dogs had been too scared to go to the vet, so they were waiting until Monday to bring them!! That the dogs had drastically improved and that some sort of vet tech was looking after them in her home. They proceeded to arrange a fund later that same dayat the vet's office where people could donate in person. One woman even offered to provide transport & pay for all vet bills in return for assurance any donations would be paid to back to her. The individuals with the dogs in their care didn't get back to this woman on time and it was too late on Saturday.
The latest comment from these groups is that the dogs only need neutering and vaccinations!! It went from a critical life threatening situation in which the animals need surgery to only a need for routine vet care!
After telling others what I had found out from the vet clinic, I was blocked from Storm Animal Allie's Facebook page. Other members that continued to question were subsequently blocked.
On January 30th, almost A WEEK after the rescue operation, some kind people involved in the rescue world found a wonderful solution that would benefit all involved. Meaning the dogs, Storm's Alliance, and GADASC. Helping Homeless Pets was willing to arrange transport, get appropriate vet care and find suitable adopters for each of the dogs. Helping Homeless Pets is a well known rescue network that consists of dozens of legitimate rescue organizations across the Canada.
http://www.helpinghomelesspets.com/index.htm
Many would jump at an offer like this. This was the perfect assistance for GADASC because they argued the need for donations was that the animals wouldn't be able to visit the vet until they had raised more funds to do so. All the very same people that were trying to help and offer viable solutions were then trying to be blamed. This was finally a solution that was a win win for all. However, GADASC declined turning over the dogs.
They began to cite "the legalities of doing so" since the dogs and owners were under investigation. Difficult to believe because they had carried on about how the Humane Society would do nothing to help. The GADASC website also already had the dogs up for adoption for $300 each! So they were okay to adopt out, but not okay to transfer to an amazing organization "because of the legalities". Pretty absurd to anyone looking at the facts! The dogs ultimately still need rescuing from the rescue.
I have yet to see numerous pictures that they claim were taken from this home. There are a few collaged pictures on the STrom's FB page, but they are barely visible. One seems to have a chocolate lab featured, which does not even fit the description of any of the four rescued dogs. At this time, there have not been any updated photos or descriptions of these dogs. Nobody knows where they are or what state they are actually in.
January 31st the following was posted as an update on the Storm's Animal Alliance's Facebook page:
"UPDATE: WE have managed to get the funds through our many friends, supporters and loans to have the dogs taken to the vet today...Pics will be posted later to appease all the gossip that is continuing. I want to thank all of those who continued believe in me, and to all those who offered support at this time. I will be taking screen shots of all comments that have been posted over the last few day...s, which will be deleted off our page as I feel that we need to get on with other important issues that we deal with on a daily basis. I ask that if you care to visit our page and continue to follow the work that we do ...we welcome you ..as long as this remains positive and no more banter...The issue that was at hand which was getting these dogs to a vet was put to the side due to alot of negative comments and I wish for this to halt! It saddens me, and many others, that the dogs had to suffer over the dislike of a few individuals and that it was only after the negative comments came out, was the help offered by a couple of people. I will be looking into the accusations for myself, as I always do when informed of an organization that is being accused of such acts as you have all stated about Melita and her rescue!"
As of January 31st 6:30 p.m., the vet clinic that these two rescues stated these dogs would be treated at earlier in the day(due to pressure), confirmed that the dogs still had not come in for treatment.
Here are some good blogs which give a synopsis of the story:
http://animalfarm-selkie.blogspot.com/2012/01/horror-in-peterborough.html
http://animalfarm-selkie.blogspot.com/2012/01/horror-in-peterborogh-part-second.html (Part two)
http://www.torontopetdaily.com/2012/01/rescue-groups-storms-animal-allies-and.html
http://www.torontopetdaily.com/2012/01/open-letter-to-storms-animal-allies-and.html(Part two)
http://www.torontopetdaily.com/2012/01/latest-on-storms-animal-alliesgive-dog.html(Part three)
UPDATE AS OF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD
I called the Brimley Lawrence vet this afternoon for followup.
The woman I spoke to indicated that the fund is still set up for GADASC, but would not mention a name in relation to whom was actually bringing the dogs in. She specified that any funds raised would go specifically towards the 4 dogs from the rescue. When asked if the dogs had in fact visited the clinic, she said one visit for a "once over". A "once over" doesn't even sound like close to a thorough vet check to me.
She also confirmed that the dogs were NOT there for any emergency care.
This means that the dogs visited some time between Wednesday-Friday morning, since Lynn from RAAW had checked in Tuesday evening. Remember, alternatively Texie had reassured everyone that the dogs had been to the vet on Tuesday, which obviously had no truth to it. Here is the excerpt from the Storm's site:
|"UPDATE: WE have managed to get the funds through our many friends, supporters and loans to have the dogs taken to the vet today...Pics will be posted later to appease all the gossip that is continuing. I want to thank all of those who continued believe in me, and to all those who offered support at this time..........The issue that was at hand which was getting these dogs to a vet was put to the side due to alot of negative comments and I wish for this to halt! It saddens me, and many others, that the dogs had to suffer over the dislike of a few individuals and that it was only after the negative comments came out, was the help offered by a couple of people. I will be looking into the accusations for myself, as I always do when informed of an organization that is being accused of such acts as you have all stated about Melita and her rescue!
Share · Tuesday at 12:24pm "
So if the dogs had already received vet care why is the chipin fund still active? Why is the vet still taking donations? Surely a "once over" is not going to cost over $310 for four dogs. Especially if GADASC gets a rescue rate. THERE SHOULD BE NO FURTHER REASON TO COLLECT ANY MONEY IN REGARDS TO THIS ISSUE. Lastly, where are all of the new pictures of the dogs that have been promised?
Please feel free to look for yourselves to Storms Animal Allies,,,Instead of reading and trusting some one that creates malicious blog with no facts only gossip,,,give them a call ,,join there page. This organization has done some wonderful things and saved alot of animals as well as provided legal assistance to many families needing help due to the BSL...I can only pray that none of you will need their assistance as I am sure they will not allow themselves to fall into this realm
ReplyDeleteDon't worry Texie, I'd never look to you or your so-called "organization" for assistance. You make unsubstantiated claims regarding your "cases", yet when recently given the chance to prove yourself, you stayed quiet. Self praise is NO recommendation!
DeleteUmmm....I can't look for myself. I was banned right away from the site for asking simple questions.
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Someone that supports and fundraises for Give A Dog A Second Chance is not an organization I am going to trust! Texie Torok(Storm's Animal Alliance) is someone that can never show any proof to back up her claims of helping these people. The latest shenanigans surrounding the case of GADASC "saving" these 4 abondoned dogs and Texie being involved just shows her true colours!
ReplyDeleteoh Nat you are so sad really...you know nothing as always..you your usually crap...
ReplyDeletewell well... Nat ur a peace of work.. u and ur posy have nothing better to do....I hope your enjoying urself... Karma's coming ur way....
ReplyDeleteyou have NO clue whats going on in other peoples lives your a mean cruel person .Why didn't another rescue pick up the dogs??.... CAUSE NO-ONE else would ???? yes the 600 plus pitbulls Melita placed when the breed ban came into effect ...O how we forget the good... like I said before no good turn goes unpunished !! and picking on TEXIE... thats a joke. she helps everyone ... including myself.. if it wasn't for texie ..FACW would still be training dogs... YES Texie helped in the closing of Craig Wright ...
training center... it was MY Clients Border colllie they lost... I got in Craig's face that day.. forcing the police to come.. I got Craig arrested that day... Ask the owner of the border collie.
Anyway because you Nat had a puppy with Parvo..it happens ..that came from melita ur on a witch hunt..sick puppies happen when ur dealing with thousands of dogs... I hope Karma comes and destroys ur live into a million pieces your a Nasty NAT.. grow up they are only trying to help dogs when noone else will
Anonymous, Texie is always difficult to understand as she knows neither grammar nor punctuation.
DeleteNotice how she began writing as if she was someone else but forgot halfway though the post. It is well known that Texie claims to have brought down Craig Wright but the truth behind that will be disclosed in the future. LMAO
sorry, but Sarah, how cruel and childish you are, making fun of someone for grammar..a little low don't you think.
DeleteSusan is the pot calling the kettle black. "Cruel and childish", yet condones the extremely immature FB group dedicated to me. Maybe it is time to create a page for all of those with horrible language skills!
DeleteFunny how Melita never brought the dogs to the Vet clinic after soliciting over $2000 in donations...AND has the dogs up for adoption!
ReplyDeleteOnly thing Melita is trying to help is her WALLET.
Who cares about Nat's karma..since she is not trying to profit off of animals, she seems to love animals....why would she be doing this? for fun? ..Melita should care more about her alleged ODSP checks (or soon to be lack of) :D
Response to: Natilie Fletcher "the true face of evil" and Belinda.
ReplyDeleteWe did not come close to raising $2000 through Storms Animal Allies gofundme.com.
Before Natilie Fletcher, Lynn Graydon, Olivia Waterfront and the rest of their evil pack of Rabid Dogs got wind of the story, the total funds that had been raised came to a total of $310. That all had come to a hult and did not increase due to the slander and gossip that went on over this idiotic blog, Facebook and the Toronto Pet Daily. No more monies were donated to us at Give a Dog a Second Chance Rescue.
I wish we raised $2000, as that was the GOAL amount to raise for these dogs that we took in for the Vet costs that we incurred, that still continue for these dogs and their health. The $310 went right to the Vet we use for additional Vetting that we needed after our first Vet visit with the dogs Tuesday January 31, 2012. That $310 has been already used and we still have more Vetting these 4 dogs require.
I also see no issue with finding these dogs homes once we have fully Vetted them and if they just need now is possibly to be on anti-biotics and we continue their care with them in their new homes. They deserve more attention that we can give with so many dogs we have with us looking for homes and will recoup better in a home with more attention. Are you saying that these dogs don't deserve a home with lots of love after what they had gone through? As that's exactly what it sounds like. You are critical of our decision to want to place these 4 dogs and all of the dogs we have looking for homes with statements that adopting dogs into homes is WRONG for us to do.
Again statements from people that did not help or have ever helped with Melita and Give a Dog a Second Chance Rescue...really falls on deaf ears. Until you walk the walk....you can't talk the talk.
The claims that Melita and Give a Dog a Second Chance Rescue is a terrible organization...then please explain then why we were the only ones that saved these dogs and now there is a investigation into the abandonment of these 4 dogs and their former owners, with the help of the OSPCA & PBHS working with us.
If the gossip you put out there is true, then why after 11 years we are still going strong and have many supporters, volunteers and dogs still being adopted out with happy adopters?
Also I have the list of all other rescues that were e-mailed and called to help in this abandonment issue in Peterborough that never responded. Rescues that you all deem reputable did not even get back...just ignored the call for help! Sad to say the least.
Regardless of your simple minds and bad attitudes, I personally would go and save these dogs again...even after all the nonsense you have created.
When it comes down to the end of the day. Myself and Melita know we did the correct thing. We put ourselves out there and these dogs are alive because we saved them. I feel content when I go to bed at night. Can you say the same for yourselves?
Plus "Who cares about Nat's karma..since she is not trying to profit off of animals, she seems to love animals....why would she be doing this?
SEEMS it just the right word. She seems to, but really dose not. If therir was nay part of her that cared, she would want to HELP not demean the front line people that are doing rescue and taking animals in that no one wants, using their own money to Vet them and find them homes.
Karma is what you put out there into the world and comes back to you the same way you put it out there. Natilie and her team of trash will find themselves in situations that they are being bullies and stomped on just as they are doing to others.
Please let me know the good and positive that Natilie as out out inteh world...NOTHING!
Stephanie Jackson
- You refused help from another rescue, who offered to pick up the dogs, pay the full rescue fees, and care for the dogs
ReplyDelete- You do not have a registered charity number
-Melita has an arrest warrant for animaly cruelty
-The dogs were immediatly put up for adoption on the GADASC website
-Please post the contact information for all of the rescues you apparently contacted so that this can be confirmed.
-You have no idea what Natalie "Fletcher" (ha!Nice try) does to help animals, so do not make assumptions. You are basing your opinion solely on this blog which in fact is helping animals- hindering others from falling into Melita's trap of hunger for money.
- For every rescue you claim is happy with Melita, there are 10 who are not/refuse to work with her. This includes: petfinder.ca (kicked her off), Petsmart Oshawa (cut all ties off with her).
- You claim Karma will get her and her team of trash (at least not white trash ahhem), but soon enough the law and media will get you both, we can guarentee this. :)
I adopted two cats from give a dog a second chance. It was my husband who went to pick them up. Initially we only wanted the one cat but when my husband arrived he called and asked if I wanted the brother as well. Apparently it was filthy and not a great environment for animals. it turns out the male cat has chronic breathing problems and both kittens were infested with worms. I strongly urge others not to visit the place. If I had the space I might have gone back and adopted more just the get them removed from her home.
ReplyDeleteWe bought a dog from Give A Dog A Second Chance, she's a lovely dog, but she poops and pee's in the house and has a horrible skin allergy/dry skin and a bad ear infection, ut we have been taking care of it. We have to move to an apartment so we ended up, stupidly, giving our loving dog back to this bitch. After reading A LOT of things on her, not so positive and hearing she has horrible living conditions for these animals including two of her own, we tried contacting her numerous times trying to get her back without success, she finally returned our call bitcing at us, saying we neglect her and everything, and this was only because we brought up that she has been caught, we found out about the websites on her and her outstanding warrants she then slammed the phone down on us and refused to return any of our calls afterward...
ReplyDeleteI did say no to some Beth person and a rescue that I have never heard of to take the dogs. Why would we give the dogs to some person that participated with the online gossip and knows Natilie, You and Lynn Graydon.
ReplyDeleteThe "Rescue" that offered did not call me or the rescue, I don't know who they are and it was just online chatter. They have our number, they could have called and possibly we would have done something with them. I nor anyone in their right mind would give 4 dogs that came in poor condition and stress to someone they don't know and not even met.
You continue to bring up a warrant that you know as well as I do what the truth in the matter really is....
Natilie has something wrong with her. My personal opinion. She met Melita ONCE and has based every opinion on that one meeting and online gossip.
I did not personally call or try to contact other rescues. That was not what I stated. I was given the information from whom contacted us to help save the dogs. They informed me who they called and e-mailed and it was a big list....So Olivia, since you know everything. Get the info yourself. I as well as whom contacted us about the 4 dogs has given that information to the authorities that are investigating this abandonment & cruelty case and the former owners of these dogs. Why do you think your entitled to everything when you are someone that has clearly put out there that you don't like Melita and her rescue. Why would we give you any information about anything. You are a Crazy Nobody to us!
There is nothing wrong with posting the dogs on our site for adoption. We are accepting applications, but no one said on our end that we are going to adopt them into homes before they are Fixed and Stool and Urine samples are clear and everything else the Vet recommended we do to ensure their health is well.
Look at other rescues websites, they have dogs that are posted but state they are not ready yet! What's the difference. Oh wait...because you don't personally like Melita...and that's all it is!
Say what you will about Karma Olivia, as what you people continue to do with FB pages and this blog is nasty and mean and gone too far.
Olivia, you have never even met Melita. You are basing your judgement on what your sister Natilie has told you. What's wrong with you? You are not adult enough or secure enough to not judge a book by it's cover and make you opinions based on what you personally see and know??
No matter what myself or anyone has to say positive about Melita and Give a Dog a Second Chance Rescue, you will continue to do what you have been doing.
So there really is no point for further discussion!
Stephanie
Wow, Stephanie, your latest post confirms that you are extremely naive when it comes to the world of rescue.
ReplyDeleteFYI, Helping Homeless Pets was the organization that offered to take the 4 Peterborough dogs. It is an umbrella organization consisting of 50 rescues which all adhere to a strict Code of Ethics. "The code provides a standard by which you can measure our rescues and ensures that all HHP members are compassionate and ethical rescuers who have the best interests of the animals they rescue at the forefront."
To become a member of said organization, the rescue has to complete a process that includes interviews, personal reference checks and veterinarian reference checks. Guess that leaves GADASC out in the cold, so to speak!
Sarah
P.S. I know Natalie's sister and her name is NOT Olivia! That is simply an assumption on your part.
"I did say no to some Beth person and a rescue that I have never heard of to take the dogs"
ReplyDelete- Caught in a lie AGAIN, my name is not even Bethany, I made it up for privacy reason! Nice try!
Actually, Bethany, the offer from HHP was made through a person named Beth. IF Stephanie's ego hadn't gotten in the way and she had done a little research, the dogs would have been taken care of at NO cost to GADASC.
ReplyDeleteREAD what I say. I said Beth, not Bethany. That is whi messaged me through Fb and Fb only,
ReplyDeleteAgain, no matter what I or anyone else has to say, it will not please you.
So again, no further to comment, as you are not ever satisfied!
Stephanie
We would actually be satisfied with something that is the truth for once...
DeleteStephanie, why didn't you call Helping Homeless Pets to get the dogs the help they needed? Try a simple google search to see they are well known. The excuses make you look even more ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteSure I only met Melita once...actually that was enough for me. You forgot to mention I also spoke to her on the phone several times and exchanged many emails with her.
Speaking of thinking for yourself. You might want to start looking over the facts instead of accepting everything that Melita tells you at face value.
Oh-you can all stop accusing me of "assumptions" about Melita. Melita can also stop denying the arrest warrant. Refer to my newest post where the warrant is posted.
Looks like I don't have too much wrong with me afterall. Might want to point the finger back at yourself and your partner in crime.
Maybe you should stop working with animal abusers. Doesn't look too good on your resume.
Good work getting a copy of the actual warrant, Natalie! ;-)
ReplyDeleteA person who really cares about animals would never dream of leaving them unattended in a vehicle when it's 78 degrees outside (with high humidity to boot)!
I recall Domino tried to explain it by claiming that Melita went into Walmart to buy food for the dogs. That's simply another idiot trying to make an excuse for Melita's actions!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Natilie-Fletchers-Drinking-Problems/360613413963467?sk=wall&filter=1
ReplyDeleteBa ha ha ha
Bahahahaha. I love how this draws more attention to the idiotic people running GADASC and associated rescues.
DeleteKARMA!
ReplyDeleteKARMA!
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Bahaha!
Heard the police are on that one.
DeleteHummm,
ReplyDeleteNatilie,
Well with recent googles I have made Natilie, you can say all you want about how ridiculous you may think I look.
What dose this new FB page say about you and how you look?
Besides the point of insults, the matter into these dogs has been stated clearly to you. if you cannot be happy with that, then that's an issue that no matter what I say, you will always have. The dogs are cared for been to the Vet for shots, fixing and follow-ups.
Google is not facts. I was not going to google in the rescue. I had never heard of them before and Beth on Olivia's hate FB group.
Again they had our contact information and wanted to play the message game on FB.
If they had good and HONEST intents, they would have called. The issue was Vet costs, not placing the dogs in another rescue. If they cared, they could have donated money.
It's the past. We have come up with funds. We stated this weeks ago.
What is the point to continue to bring this up?
Also, your opinion of what I do and who I do things with is the least of my concerns. Do you really think I care what you think of me....really?
I am confident in myself and I don't need people's approval of my actions.
Take Care,
Stephanie: Your ego is so over-inflated that your head is firmly planted in the sand, thus blinding you to the truth.
DeleteWhere's the "like" button.
DeleteStephanie, get your head out of your ass.
And learn to spell.
It's annoying the H out of me...it's DOES not DOSE.
Wow. nice new facebook page guys. Another reason why I would NEVER give a cent to either Storm or GADASC. You should be embarrassed.
ReplyDeleteNatalie, stay awesome.
Alison, because of their total LACK of character, some people just don't know that they should be embarrassed.
DeleteThe best part is that all who are posting about/on the FB page have just brought exposure to what asses they are.
DeleteAND they were all happy this blog was "taken down" they posted links everywhere about it- and it wasn't.
Gave this blog, and the arrest warrant, GREAT exposure! Thanks dumb asses! Keep up the great work!
Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteI suggest that you do some research on the law on "libel" in both the criminal and civil sense. You will see that you clearly contravene the criminal code and may also face serious consequences in civil court if an action is started (which undoubtedly, will and should be). Your page is defamatory and damages the reputation of all of those who you have targeted.
I should note, that by your OWN words, it has been proven that you are responsible for the creation of the facebook page, and by your OWN words (please see above) you write "What does this new FB page say about you and how you look", thereby admitting to the defamatory and damaging nature of the page.
Have you ever heard of the "right to silence"? I suggest that you use it before you continue to incriminate yourself.