Helping Helo

I'm sure you have all heard about Helo, the poor husky who was allegedly involved in the death of a baby in McKeesport. The newspapers and television are plastered with the beautiful dog, who has become a scapegoat for the mother's neglectfulness. He was adopted out to a wonderful new family, and then taken away again per instructions from the  Allegheny County District Attorney, and sentenced to DEATH.  An appeal is in the process, but he needs our help. Helo is NOT to blame for this tragic event; Here are the primary reasons why:


1.) He has a broken leg, and was being denied veterinary attention. Instead of  having the leg properly set by a professional, it was being restrained in some sort of home made sling. This is pure NEGLECT. Any animal who is in pain is likely to be touchy, and may overreact to provocation.


2.) Helo was not being fed properly, and appears to be very skinny. Huskies are natural hunters, and the baby probably sounded like a small animal to Helo. He didn't know any better, and was simply following his instincts to obtain nourishment.


3.) Helo was new to the household, since he was purchased by the baby's mother only a month before the incident. The woman had several other dogs, so as the newcomer, it is very likely Helo was at the bottom of the pecking order. Becoming part of an established "pack" is difficult for dogs, and is certainly no time to bring a baby into the mix.


4.)Helo did not chase anyone down. The baby was laying exposed on the floor, like a squeaky toy. There was only ONE set of bite marks, verifying that Helo was not trying to rip the baby to pieces. Once he realized the baby was not a toy, he backed off.


5.) There are new reports coming out that at his own home, Helo was given a naked baby doll to play with as a toy. Hmmm...no wonder the poor boy was confused!


 I could go on, but PLEASE check out the Facebook page, Helping Helo, for up to date information on this case. You can make donations, check on the case's status, or offer other means of support to Helo's cause.


I already wrote a letter to the D.A., and am planning to protest if needed.


Please sign this petition as well. We have soo many signatures, which is wonderful, but we need as many as we can get. Your signature DOES matter.

We love you, Helo!