Blaze

 

 

Blaze was one the biggest, strongest, and most handsome dogs to have spent time at the Tylertown site. Along with his big size came an even bigger zest for life. He loved bones, toys, and exercise, and the touch of a human hand. Blaze was a stunning dog that sometimes didn’t’ realize his strength, especially when the smaller female volunteers would take Blaze out for his daily walks. There was one hard-working and dedicated volunteer that had a huge soft spot in her heart for this big, beautiful dog. Not only did this volunteer give to Blaze his perfect name, but her time spent with Blaze provided some comic relief to the stress that was so prominent on those long and hot rescue days. This volunteer never let her slight size interfere with her dedication to giving Blaze his exercise. It was great fun, and hence comic relief, for the other volunteers to watch Blaze so happily and energetically running by on one the end of a leash… with this volunteer following behind, trying her very best to keep up. In between running around with Blaze, this volunteer could be seen sitting in a quiet spot in the front of the camp with Blaze, giving him the human attention that he loved and wanted so much.

 What happened to Blaze after he was taken from Tylertown for Kentucky?

 Blaze was handed over to a known cruel man, who has since been charged with animal cruelty on an unrelated matter, soon after Sandi Coy returned to Kentucky. Blaze was kept chained outside, among many other chained up dogs. Any other “uses” for Blaze cannot be proven at this time. While in this man’s possession, Blaze’s health and behavior deteriorated significantly and painfully, until his death months later. Blaze became both physically and mentally ill while in the possession of this cruel man. The man described Blaze’s painful deterioration as “going crazy”, also stating that Blaze ate his doghouse and ingested plastic toys. The man stated that along with going crazy, Blaze kept getting “sicker and sicker”, and that “he went crazy at the same time”. No medical care, or any other comfort or care, was ever administered to Blaze during his descent into madness, physical pain, and eventual death. Sandi Coy took Blaze from Tylertown, from his shady double-sized kennel, with his own pool, toys and bones, from his daily walks, and from people who truly loved him… for this cruel man and for this horrific death. 

Where is Blaze’s family? 

Blaze was never given the chance for his owners to find him after Hurricane Katrina. If you or some family you know believes that Blaze may have been their lost Katrina dog, please contact Johnna Harris at johnna.harris@gmail.com 

Blaze’s Rescue Intake Information: 

    Adult, male, black with white, pit bull mix,

       Winn Dixie index card with rescue details was lost following Blaze’s rescue

       Picked up from Winn Dixie and brought to HSLA site

       HSLA Intake Date: 10/1/05 (ID # 165)

       Microchip: Avid # 090894572 (implanted 10/05)

       Current whereabouts: Deceased 

 

 

 

You will never be forgotten, Blaze.