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Rose Herrmann's avatar

So horrific how that sheriff and members of his force are NOT following the law and returning those innocent dogs back to their abusers and even helping the abusers. They’re all disgusting and there are way too many mean , vicious people in this world

Stef's avatar

Deep respect. Speak truth to power. May this movement end the torture of innocents, and let people in our country speak up and join you

Rich's avatar

The corruption runs rampant in Dane County Wisconsin. The entire country and all corners of the world is now aware of the story of Ridglan farms and the corrupt government that protected them.

Charla's avatar

I am hoping for your success today.

Joanne's avatar

As with any story of animal abuse, this brought tears to my eyes. You mentioned that it was not your intent to prosecute anyone or send them to jail, and that is EXACTLY what should happen. Sheriff Barrett has shown that he has been corrupt regarding Ridglan Farms, as he did not arrest Jerry Blizzard, the son-in-law of the owner of Ridglan Farms, when he rammed his car into one of the transport vans, as well as took a knife to the tires of one of the animal activists, as well as turned a blind eye to the many laws that were broken by the Ridglan owner. It makes me sick that he was re-elected as sheriff in Dane County, after his criminal involvement with this case. If law enforcement doesn't do what is right by their citizens by enforcing the law and protecting the defenseless (he knew good and well what Ridglan Farms was doing to those poor dogs), he deserves to be prosecuted and stripped of his position in law enforcement. PERIOD. That is justice for all of the animals that were abused by Ridglan, not a promise to be a "good boy", as we all know that those are shallow promises.

Linda Peden's avatar

I totally agree disgusting re electing from all who were part Ridglan filth evil monsters Keep going Wayne we need you rise above 💩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

motherharp's avatar

Great info discovery work. It'll have effect much more widely, within WI and further.

Ellen In NC's avatar

In the words of Bob Marley, “let’s get together and fight this holy Armageddon”

Ellen In NC's avatar

Wayne, I wish I was there with you all today

Kally's avatar

Does the dog fighting ring need more light upon it? Can you say what county or any names?

You all are just brilliant.

Wayne Hsiung's avatar

Thank you! The dog fighting ring in this case was metaphorical. The real operation which was mutilating dogs was Ridglan - and there has yet to be accountability for the public officials who broke the law and returned dogs to abuse.

Susan Hurley's avatar

Puppy sent back to Ridglan? I thought that place was closed down?

Natalie Artist's avatar

It supposedly has shut down. When this dog was taken back to the facility, it was still in operation.

I think my question is. Have they closed? No statement from them. What will happen to that facility and land? Will it sell to another puppy mill? Or an experimental lab? No word about that?

They clearly still own it?

Wayne Hsiung's avatar

They've closed!

MistyLillyMae's avatar

I just posted a comment. I’m so confused here because this looks like the beagle that got sent back into Ridglan that was taken from the rescuers. And that’s the same shot also of the sheriff putting the dog in his truck at Ridglan. Maybe the pictures are just to show we care?

Di Gib's avatar

Ok, I was with you till I read you went on the "I've had it" hate-fest. Really?? So disgusted.

Wayne Hsiung's avatar

We need everyone in the tent to help the pups. We had a value for this rescue, "A tent so big it's a little uncomfortable" and it's part of the reason we won!

I appreciate your feedback, but it's super important to defend that big tent!

Di Gib's avatar

Trying to swallow that bitter pill.. I don't know if I can, but appreciate the explanation. Also, all you do for the animals!

Wayne Hsiung's avatar

Of course. We're not all going to agree on everything. But it's amazing that we had both Lara Trump AND Jen Welch on the same team. It's one of the big reasons we got the dogs out!

Rebekka's avatar

Disgusting behaviour by law enforcement should be ashamed of themselfs ! Poor dog.

MistyLillyMae's avatar

I don’t understand this because this dog in the picture was the same dog (at least I thought) in a video from someone’s phone of the Ridglan protest and rescue. There were comments about it. There was anger about it. Yes I agree they were abused, but this doesn’t look like something from a dog fight. It looks like it came from Ridglan. Which I’m only bringing up because I hope this pup was freed later on with the rest instead of being sold off.

Wayne Hsiung's avatar

We think he was freed. And the post above is a metaphor. I tried to paint the picture of the sheriff supporting a dog fighting ring to demonstrate why his conduct was not just wrong but illegal.

Ellen In NC's avatar

I think Wayne was using a metaphor

Rose's avatar
Sep 4Edited

Praying here that innocent animal sufferings will end and be given justice for their deaths into the hands of the deparve people!!!

Thank you for all the compassionate people who seeks justice for all of them!

Stop animal cruelty!

Give them the right to live freely with love and care like human needs!

To God all life He created matters!

God bless you all!

lauren wallace's avatar

The police officer is appeasing the criminal, so he wouldn't be called racist. That's what is going on these days! I am so sick of the media and the appeasement to please certain groups. Abuse of humans or animals is a crime! That poor little baby will end up being murdered. Mark my words!

Linda Peden's avatar

Thank you Wayne for letting the World know the horrifying Details of the Cruel Corruption This Evil Sheriff and dogfighting Ring of Sadistic monster friends👹🤮🤑🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶💔💔💔💔💯💯 We would all like to put them in a ring to fight to survive with sharp objects that maim kill cause huge suffering death 💀 so so many Beagles animals have screamed for a kind hand to E d the Pain none came only More agony behind Closed Doors Allowed by Dane County Wisconsin Shame disgrace lying heartless bunch of citizens Boycott this county tell the world the Truth do not allow this Breeding this torture these Shocking deaths anywhere Worldwide Till every Vage is Empty Respect for all who have fought rescued every dog animal from the filthy owners 🤮👹and the sheriff who should be life imprisoned 💯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿from Scotlamd 💔🐶🇬🇧