Category Archives: Pets and livestock

Animal rights group in Eatonville seeking a foster home for a special dog

Posted on October 13, 2013 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note: The Mountain News received the following note from the Animal Control of Eatonville group (ACE). They are looking for a home for a dog that has been rescued. Below is their charming story of “Jo-Jo.” **************************************************************** Thursday, September … Continue reading →

Posted in Eatonville News, Pets and livestock | 1 Comment

Diller to get some of his 39 horses returned

Posted on November 13, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Dr. John L. Diller of Graham will be getting some of his horses back from the 39 seized by Pierce County in September, pending the inspection of his stables by animal control. The equines were taken due … Continue reading →

Posted in Cops and courts, Graham News, Pets and livestock, Politics, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

State policies on wolves have strong impacts in Cascades

Posted on November 3, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Josh Magill Washington State Senator Kevin Ranker stated on Thursday that he wants to know the specifics of why the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDF&W) decided to eliminate a pack of wolves known as the “Wedge Pack” … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Environment, Josh Magill, Nature, Pets and livestock | 3 Comments

Wolves – our fears and fascination

Posted on November 1, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Josh Magill Their eyes are dark, sometimes yellow-tinted, or even a dark orange that some mistake as the color of blood. Those eyes are mysterious and chilling, yet we are drawn to them like a trance and we can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Book reviews, Culture, Josh Magill, Pets and livestock, Politics | 5 Comments

Missing dog near Clear Lake

Posted on October 20, 2012 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note: A member of the Mountain community has asked for our help in locating her missing dog, named Max.

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Diller due in court to petition the return of the 39 horses; still no charges filed by DEA on drug allegations

Posted on October 20, 2012 by brucesmith49

~ By Bruce A. Smith Pierce County Animal Control has announced that Dr. John L Diller has filed a petition for the return of his 39 horses seized by the PCAC in late September.

Posted in Cops and courts, Graham News, Pets and livestock, Politics, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Update on the seizure of 39 horses in Graham – due process controversy grows

Posted on September 30, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Josh Magill; Special to the Mountain News Tempers flared and feelings were hurt this past week over the recent seizure of 39 horses from a Graham farm that officials said contained “deplorable conditions.” Many area residents are incensed that … Continue reading →

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Seizure of 39 horses in Graham reveals massive DEA drug investigation

Posted on September 30, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith, with contributions from Josh Magill The seizure of 39 horses from a 99-acre ranch on Meridian Ave in Graham is part a much larger – and vastly more serious – investigation of the horse owners being conducted … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual Mother Earth News Fair coming to area

Posted on May 25, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith In testament to the “green power” of the Pacific Northwest, the Mother Earth News is hosting their second annual fair at the Puyallup Fair Grounds, June 2-3, next Saturday and Sunday.