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Burglar Caught   - Continued from page 1
Pet Patrol
and through mutual aid, called the Marion County Sheriff's Office Air-One helicopter for
assistance. Air-One located Shook in the swamp by the Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR),
which detects heat images that can be observed from the air to direct deputies on the ground
"Sweetie is a cute 6 month old dog,
to a suspect's location.
that will win your heart. She is a little black
When deputies confronted Shook, he refused orders to surrender and continued to con-
dachshund(Mom)x Miniature
ceal himself in the swamp. Deputy Willie Barnes and his K-9 partner Taz were deployed into
Pincher(Dad?) mix, with a naturally short tail.
the heavily wooded swamp to locate and arrest the suspect. K-9 Taz apprehended Shook,
She loves to run and play with the other dogs
who resisted both the canine and arrest. Shook was transported to Sevens Rivers Regional
in the house and is nearly housebroken. If
Medical Center where he was treated for bite wounds and released.
you want an attentive bundle, that is just
According to Lt. Sullivan, Shook has an extensive criminal history. He was released from
waiting at your beckon call, phone Adopt A
the Florida Department of Corrections on Nov. 25, 2007 after being incarcerated on burglary
Rescued Pet, Inc, about adopting her. She has
and dealing in stolen property charges. He has been arrested and convicted on fourteen
been spayed, is heart worm negative, on heart-
felony charges and three misdemeanor charges.
worm prevention, flea prevention, up to date
"Barbie," as Chaffin is known to her friends, was admittedly shaken from her ordeal. "I'm
on vaccines, wormed, ID chipped, and vet
so glad I didn't hit him," she exclaimed! She was lavish with praise for the Levy County
checked in good health. Her mother was
Sheriff's Office. "I'd like to commend the sheriff's department on their tenacity in apprehend-
'dumped' at a shelter, after her owners let her
ing the thief," she said. "They sent out six deputies, an investigator, Air One from Marion
get pregnant, and have her litter of puppies
County, and a canine squad. We too often hear only the bad. I want people to know how great
the sheriff's department is." She added, "They told me I had every right to protect my prop-
at the shelter. Since her birth, she has been in a foster home and hoping you would come
erty. They were calling me Annie Oakley."
along to adopt her. Can you give her a life with love, comfort, food, safety and security? She
will return your attention 1,000 times over, and love you even more than another human could.
Multiple Arrests  - Continued from page 1
She doesn't like children younger than 12 yo. Phone 795.9550. Repeat your name, number, and
name of pet for her foster mom to return your call, later.
Inside the residence, the men reportedly fondled a female whose spouse went into a bedroom
Check www.adoptarescuedpet.com for our ADOPTION CALENDAR with locations,
and retrieved a gun and ordered the two men out of the residence. After additional threats, the
dates and times. Come see the pets! Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. does home visits prior to
report stated, Sipes and Bolinger left the residence. The men were later located at Bolinger's
adoptions."
Dunnellon residence and taken into custody.
Williston Animal Group's List of Adoptable Dogs 352-528-9888
Additional charges were filed against Bolinger related to complaints by a woman
"Lynk" is a 1 yr old neutered male, Cattle Dog mix. He is current on his shots and
who described Bolinger as her boyfriend and reported an incident when Bolinger had become
wormed. He is very playful. He gets along well with other dogs, cats and kids. He doesn't
angry due to her refusal to attend a carnival with him. The arrest report stated that she had
immediately love you; he needs to get to know you first. He is a handsome smart dog looking
bruises on her body consistent with her account of the incident.
for a loving family to adopt him.
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"Spanky" is a 1 yr old neutered male,
For more information, contact Theresa Jones at our WAG telephone number 352-
Bull Dog/ Blue Heeler mix. He is white with
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