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We saved Forrest's life, what about the rest?
Contributed by: sheri moore on 8/26/2008

The Denver /Aurora Breed Specific Ban has caused thousands of innocent dogs to be put to death and has caused many families of these once beloved pets immense grief and sorrow.

Dogs in Denver and Aurora just like 19-month-old Forrest are incarcerated for the simple fact that they "may look like" a Pitbull, and that usually means imminent death. Forrest got out of his yard and was found in the City of Denver walking down a street. Forrest did not live in Denver, he lived in the next county. Forrest had never hurt anyone, never bitten anyone or attacked anyone. He was never considered vicious, even by the Director of the Denver Municipal Shelter, Doug Kelley, who said, "he was a sweetie". We had a victory and Forrest was released , but not back to his owner, Chris McGahey. Forrest is being released to a rescue group.

People here came together to support the release of Forrest, over 2000 names were signed on a petition from people as far away as France. A rally was held and again, people showed up from as far away as California and Idaho.

The following link (video), though a day late and after Forrest's release is still very valid.

Cross promoting and posting is encouraged and considered "righteous".

It serves as a thumb print in time, a reminder of all the dogs still in custody, and a tool to educate the unknowing.

Grab it, use it, abuse it, share it, put it under your pillow at night and hope for the pit fairy to deliver all good dogs to the nearest bed or dog park or water bowl or couch.



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sheri moore

golden , CO

sheri moore has posted 125 stories and 6 comments since joining on 7/31/2007. sheri moore 's average story rating is 4.6.
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