Horrific Abuse Case

GennyB said:
Can't say I blame you. I still have the stench stuck in my nose.
Not to say I don't like cats but I don't think I'll ever own one.
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I like cats. It's not like I don't like them. We had a cat for 18 years! We found him as a kitten when he fell down in our window well at our last house. I loved him! But I agree, their pee is horrible. A lot of horse people have cats in their Barn and like you said, you can always tell LOL I just didn't want that.
 
strykerdobe said:
People have been reporting this :poop: head for the last 20yrs!!!!!!!!!WTF

Would be nice if others would go to jail. But that probably won't happen.
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i did not realize this had been reported over a 20 year span... wow........ this is just devestating to know that this went on for so long..........
 
lady Dobie said:
i did not realize this had been reported over a 20 year span... wow........ this is just devestating to know that this went on for so long..........
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I was reading the update DPCA put out, thinking that this might be a good case for them to examine what more they can do, in addition to what AKC purports to do in kennel inspections; ie visit kennel for cleanliness, inspect health records. (But which clearly failed here...)

Looks like DPCA is thinking ahead, talking transportation to spread out dogs, in addition to leveraging DPCA refered dobe rescues with quarterly donations by making a match.

Weirdly, tho
I noticed a reference to a change.org petition that they suggested NOT giving to, as if it would hurt breeders...

so of course I went and looked- but only recent one was advocating for stiffer penalties for EIS. That ship has sailed- judge decided...

so kind of a "Streisand Effect" to even bring it up, hmmm. I guess thats an indication of over-defensiveness. Misguided?

Seems like the best way to affect change is place accent on the positive, bottom up, common sense, vs defending a bad breeder once on DPCA list far in past?

Frankly I dont see DPCA at fault for something a mentally ill old guy did to his dogs. Thats like suing NRA for a mentally ill gun user.

So if I were leveraging talent and money, I'd look to the states with already best laws on kennel oversight, and the DPCA chapters in those states or others with best results in legislative common sense on breeder regulation...
And promote education and bottom up support for common sense ground up activism...basically, you want to create an Army of Davids, bottom uo to platform of a KISS approach to incremental change in multiple places. In tegulatory world this is how you use the Uniform Code as a starting place and let the States adapt what works.

DPCA could take the lead and do better than AKC, by setting and communicating standards for breeders and let those be the gold standard others, inc states oversight.

But then I'm not in the show world, so I know little of the politics people and culture at the top. And I'm sure the TPTB arent looking for Board level advice from a noob...there is lots to do RN for the dogs...getting the healthy ones rehomed and rehabbing the rest ...

But maybe in few months, this is a great lesson learned opportunity to take dobe show breeder best practices to next level, and tap energy for same ideas in functional dog world.

Are there national rescue trade associations that are doing well, legislatively?

Sometimes 1+1=3 but to take advantage of new but proven ideas you have to think out of the box.

Anyone listen to the Functional Dog podcast in re: Kim Kavan book on "The Dog Merchants"?

Talks about the commercial dog breeders...was that what Marty EIS was aspiring to?

Also: side topic but to you cognoscenti:

Are there any large Dobe specific puppy-mill type animal farm operations in the US,
as we read of overseas...Kimbertal, Del Nasi, Pride of Russia?

The breeder world is very murky to me.
But shouldnt be, as the more transparency in best standards the better- a riding tide floats all boats... and DPCA seems to be trying hard, with recent website changes, the vet seminar on "DCM and health plans" on the free educational side.

I'm overall impressed how fast they responded here...kudos.

Very interesting.
 
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Ok this ASSHOLE was Indicted!!!!!!

  • 53 felony counts for allegedly knowingly causing serious physical harm to companion animals
  • 25 misdemeanor cruelty charges for allegedly negligently failing to provide proper food, water and shelter for companion animals
  • 3 felony counts of tampering with evidence

www.13abc.com

Henry County man indicted on nearly 100 charges in massive animal abuse case

Marty Eis is facing 91 charges in Henry County for what authorities called one of the toughest animal cases they've ever seen
www.13abc.com www.13abc.com
 
I think there is more to this story:
"Neighbors say Eis used to live in Napoleon before moving to the township. According to the Napoleon Municipal Court a person with the same name had dozens of confinement dog violations going back to as early as 1998."

What does it take to be listed on AKC Marketplace?

Does AKC certify or inspect breeders?
For what, how often?

What about the county or state?
Seems like someone in law enforcement would know - small towns, people talk...hmmm
 
One of my horse friends has a Frisian and her and another girl went down to this guy's place above 11 years ago. I can't remember if it was some kind of training seminar or if they just went down to see the horses or what it was. But anyway everything was great back then. Then she found out recently about this and she was just sick.

Horses seized from Vermont farm in animal abuse investigation

Authorities seized nearly 40 horses in an animal cruelty investigation in Townshend. And as our Connor Ullathorne reports, it's not the first time animals have been removed from the farm.
www.wcax.com www.wcax.com

She was going to adopt one but they have not evaluated all of them yet and they said there were dozens of applications coming in. Even if she doesn't get one that's good to know that there's so many people willing to take them. I never understand animal abuse. I know if people get in over their heads and they just can't afford to feed them that can happen. And sometimes I don't want to part with them. But it is somewhat of a sickness to think that you would rather have them die then have someone take them off your hands. So I don't know if this is nefariously done or what but just another Horror Story.
 
I guess this is the current status of these dogs.

Current Status of Rescued Dogs

All dogs have been placed with rescue organizations, and we're closely monitoring their progress. While we strive to provide the most current status, please keep in mind this is an ongoing effort and things may change daily:

● Illinois Doberman Rescue+ (IDR+): 12 dogs; 10 recovering well & 2 still experiencing medical issues.

● Hand Me Down Dobes (HMDD): 10 dogs; all recovering well

● Georgia Doberman Rescue (GDR): 4 dogs; all in fair to good condition

● The Red Barn Goofy Newfy Rescue: 5 dogs; 3 ready for adoption

● Planned Pethood: 7 dogs; 2 others were unfortunately euthanized due to severe conditions

● Henry County Humane Society: 9 dogs; 1 dog was adopted & 2 puppies were lost to Parvo

● Toledo Humane Society: 13 puppies recovering from Parvo; 2 other puppies were lost to parvo

● Pampered Paws Rescue: 5 dogs; recovering well

● Paulding County Dog Warden: 4 dogs; all have been adopted

● Justice Animal Rescue: 3 dogs; recovering well
 
JanS said:
I guess this is the current status of these dogs.

Current Status of Rescued Dogs

All dogs have been placed with rescue organizations, and we're closely monitoring their progress. While we strive to provide the most current status, please keep in mind this is an ongoing effort and things may change daily:

● Illinois Doberman Rescue+ (IDR+): 12 dogs; 10 recovering well & 2 still experiencing medical issues.

● Hand Me Down Dobes (HMDD): 10 dogs; all recovering well

● Georgia Doberman Rescue (GDR): 4 dogs; all in fair to good condition

● The Red Barn Goofy Newfy Rescue: 5 dogs; 3 ready for adoption

● Planned Pethood: 7 dogs; 2 others were unfortunately euthanized due to severe conditions

● Henry County Humane Society: 9 dogs; 1 dog was adopted & 2 puppies were lost to Parvo

● Toledo Humane Society: 13 puppies recovering from Parvo; 2 other puppies were lost to parvo

● Pampered Paws Rescue: 5 dogs; recovering well

● Paulding County Dog Warden: 4 dogs; all have been adopted

● Justice Animal Rescue: 3 dogs; recovering well
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By my count 65 dobes needing a home.
@JanS Was that issued by DPCA?

I wonder how its going on their coordinating of transportation...presumably from one DPCA rescue referral to another...perhaps from the all breed places to a dobe rescue closest, if the dobredogs aren't getting adopted.

I wonder which of these listed are DPCA listed shelters...and if othere elsewhere have room.

I was idly browsing and just read of one non-profit that doesnt actually house dogs, just brokers moves...hmmmm, interesting business model.

Are there parts of the country where there is more demand, more likely to move dobes out to homes?

From what little I've spoken or read of, dobe rescues on the west coast are pretty much at capacity...and one all big local all breed shelter is down from being doubled up but still "not taking owner rehomes"...unless they came from that shelter...

So its kind of a shuffling of the deck...at least at breed rescues.

Welp, if DPCA keeps putting out this update, that will be a metric of sorts for dobe rescue supply and demand...prrformance,
useful to future donors for ROI, grant writing.
 
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BG1 said:
I wonder how its going on their coordinating of transportation...presumably from one DPCA rescue referral to another...perhaps from the all breed places to a dobe rescue closest, if the dobredogs aren't getting adopted.
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In my experience it takes a looooooong time. For the most part these dogs have not been trained or socialized so they can't go to just any home.
The process of getting them to a place where they can be adopted is expensive and can take time. Sure donations pour in initially but falls off pretty fast. Most, if not all of that money gets used up in the first couple of weeks with medical needs and food.
It's really a sad situation with no easy answers. Mostly because we are never going to fix stupid.
 
Update as of July 18.



DPCA Ohio Doberman Seizure Update – As of July 18, 2025
​
Dear DPCA Members,
As promised in our communication to keep members informed about the Ohio rescue situation, here is the latest update based on reports from various rescue organizations involved in this effort:

Rescue Organization Updates​

Illinois Doberman Rescue+ (IDR+)
● 7 dogs in foster homes; 4 dogs with potential adoptions
● 7 others also being rehabilitated; 1 male and 1 female continue to face serious health challenges
● Overall the dogs are doing well in their rehab process
● DPCA has awarded an initial grant of $5,000

Georgia Doberman Rescue (GDR)
● All 4 Dobermans are now in foster homes
● 2 dogs have potential adoption candidates
● 2 dogs continue experiencing health issues
● DPCA has awarded an initial grant of $2,500

Planned Pethood
● 1 male with skin issues remains unable to be neutered
● 1 dog is in foster care with potential adoption
● 3 dogs have been successfully adopted
● 2 dogs unfortunately had to be euthanized (out of their total 7)
● DPCA has awarded an initial grant of $5,000

Newfoundland Rescue Group
● 2 dogs have been spayed; 1 of these has been adopted
● 2 are awaiting spay procedures; 1 is currently dealing with a skin infection and 1 is currently in heat
● DPCA grant application pending

Hand Me Down Dobes (HMDD)
● All 10 dogs remain under their care, some in foster-to-adopt programs
● Several dogs still experiencing medical concerns
● 3 are awaiting spay procedures
● Overall, they are all doing well in their rehab process

Pampered Paws
● All dogs have been adopted as of July 13th
● They had gained weight and began to thrive
● One older male has severe liver disease but found a hospice adopter

Justice Animal Rescue
● Unresponsive; no update at this time

Henry County Humane Society
● 1 puppy pending adoption
● 9 adults in Foster-to-adopt programs
● Some still awaiting spay/neuter procedures
● DPCA grant application pending

Toledo Humane Society
● 11 of the parvo puppies adopted
● 2 puppies remain on Medical hold
● DPCA grant application pending

Additional Support
Veterinarian and DPCA member, Lexi Gibalski DVM, is assisting in reviewing veterinary documents and gathering additional information to be provided to the Prosecuting attorney on the case.

Financial Support
The DPCA Rescue Committee has awarded initial (more coming) grants totaling $12,500 to the rescue organizations. Additional funds will be provided as these dogs undergo spay/neuter procedures.
DPCA members and Chapter Clubs have generously contributed $23,090 combined with the donation matching from the DPCA comes out to approx. $38,090 to support this rescue effort.

We continue to be grateful for the outstanding response from our community and will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

On behalf of the entire Board,
Ann, Michelle, Elaine, Kris, Paula, Brandy, Linda, Glen, Cindi, Jocelyn, Tammy, Carissa, Ann, Adrian
DPCA Officers and Board of Directors

Donate at https://dpca.org/product/rescue-matching-donation/
 
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