Significant Article (In my opinion)

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Miyax

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The URL for this article was posted on Newf-L

Headline: "Man Faces Charges of Killing Guide Dog"

"This case, along with drawing worldwide attention, has piqued the interest of District Attorney Bruce L. Castor Jr., who, Mullaney said, will push for tougher penalties in animal-cruelty cases."

By Andrew R. Hickey, for The Times Herald

If interested, the article can be found here: http://www.timesherald.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=3405060&BRD=1672&PAG=461&dept_id=33380&rfi=6



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A tribute to his Newfoundland:
"... beauty without vanity
strength without insolence
courage without ferocity
and all the virtues of man without his vices"
- Lord Byron, 1808
 
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windyhill

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OOOOOHHHHHH! I shouldn't have read that, now I can't even eat. I'm so sad. At least Inky is in a better place and away from him.
 
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Miyax

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Sorry Windyhill.


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A tribute to his Newfoundland:
"... beauty without vanity
strength without insolence
courage without ferocity
and all the virtues of man without his vices"
- Lord Byron, 1808
 
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mollysmom

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What a disgusting excuse for a human being. I wish they could call it murder and put him away for life. He deserves it. That poor dog wanted to be his sight, his best friend. He wanted nothing more than to please this horrible pig of a person. And just look at what he received in return. I am SO angry right now.

I am a dog lover. Who else will love you when you are behaving in an unlovable way? Who else will stick by you no matter what? Who comforts you when your unhappy? For all these reasons and many more, our dogs deserve the very best we can give them. They deserve to feel safe, warm, loved. There is no way I can repay my dogs for the unconditional love they have for me. When I hear something as awful as this, I'd like to take matters into my own hands. An eye for an eye. I'd like to beat that man with a blunt object until he bleeds to death.

Whew. Sorry!
 
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Miyax

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Please keep in mind that this person has not been proven guilty and convicted of these charges. They are allegations brought against him. I'm not defending him. I'm simply stating the facts as they stand now. Not that I have the greatest faith in our legal system either, but...*shrug*.

I posted the link because, if convicted, the case could be the catalyst for harsher penalities in other animal-abuse cases. Which is something I thought some may want to be aware of and follow. Whether you think harsher penalities may or may not deter anyone from abusing an animal, I thought you'd like to know about it.

Remember also that Inky is no longer in pain.

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A tribute to his Newfoundland:
"... beauty without vanity
strength without insolence
courage without ferocity
and all the virtues of man without his vices"
- Lord Byron, 1808
 
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windyhill

Inactive Member
Buddy, what a kind heart. At the hospital where I work we have a no-pets policy unless they are therapy animals, but when someone is really ill or dying we (the nurses) let family "sneak" pets in to cuddle in bed with their owners. If the patient's are able to smile, it always brightens their day, if not we know that the pet got to say goodbye and the owner sensed their presence. What should be a sad moment turns into a very healing one.

Bennett
 
Jeannie

Jeannie

Super Moderator
How sad. Both stories bring a tear to my eyes. I feel for the lab owned (I was going to say imprisoned, but since the man is not yet "guilty" I will not use harsh words) by the blind man. I hope justice is done in sake of the dog and many other in the same situations. I wonder, doesn't the organizations that place the dogs with blind people keep track of them? Or check on the regularly??

Then a lab that searched and waited for someone to rescue his master--A dog that stood by his master even after death. Wonderful dog. I hope he gets another loving home

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Sara, Samantha and Panda
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kzdz

kzdz

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I was wondering the same thing. A lot of time and money goes into training a seeing eye dog for it's job. You would think that an investment like that would require some follow-up. Although I suppose it's difficult to find out about a kick here or a slap there unless observed, the signs of an unhappy dog are fairly obvious.
 
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Miyax

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I pondered the very same things jggrosh and kzdz.

I also thought that this case, if abuse did occur, would be an all too profound supportive issue for the camp against pet licensing. I would imagine that, follow-up or no, the home/owner HAD to atleast be screened initially to allow the man to have a guide dog. I could be wrong on this. But let's say I'm right, there was an initial screening and he passed. Yet, if the abuse allegations are proven true, he was beyond an awful owner that they deemed responsible and worthy. Am I making sense? See what I'm getting at? Just playing devil's advocate here. I'd like to know more about those circumstances in this case.

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A tribute to his Newfoundland:
"... beauty without vanity
strength without insolence
courage without ferocity
and all the virtues of man without his vices"
- Lord Byron, 1808
 
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Miyax

Inactive Member
Kzdz, thanks very much for sharing the story about Buddy. So heartwarming and noble.

It reminded me of the story about the Skye Terrier "Greyfriars Bobby". I read that story years ago in a book. I've never forgotten it. I just looked it up on the 'net and found it. If you don't know the story (and want to) you can read it here: http://lynn.efr.hw.ac.uk/EDC/guide/greyfriars.html

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A tribute to his Newfoundland:
"... beauty without vanity
strength without insolence
courage without ferocity
and all the virtues of man without his vices"
- Lord Byron, 1808
 
Sound Bay Newfs

Sound Bay Newfs

Active member
I was so horrified to read this about Inky! I have 3 labs and they are sweet and more than willing to please. My youngest is from a breeder who breeds for the Seeing Eye Foundation in NY. She is so mellow and docile and loving, I can't bear to think of a dog like this getting hurt intentionally. My oldest (9 1/2) actually has saved my life. I hope they find this man guilty. I wish there were stiffer penalties! I hope there will be soon. Every dog deserves to be treated for what they are - loyal, loving, companions. They truly are man's best friend. It would be a wonderful world if everyone saw them like that. As for Buddy, hopefully he will find a loving home -
what every dog should have.
Lynn
 
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Miyax

Inactive Member
For those of you who may want to contact the D.A. to express your concern:

Montgomery County District Attorney
Fourth Floor, Courthouse
Norristown, PA 19404
Fax: 610 278-3095

If you wish, it can't hurt to reaffirm that are those in the public that want this case to be taken very seriously. This address was posted on Newf-L also. 'Just passing it along incase there are those that want to write.



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A tribute to his Newfoundland:
"... beauty without vanity
strength without insolence
courage without ferocity
and all the virtues of man without his vices"
- Lord Byron, 1808
 
Sound Bay Newfs

Sound Bay Newfs

Active member
Thanks, Miyax for the follow up address and fax #. I think I will pursue this further. I'm glad you brought it to our attention.
Lynn
 
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Odri

New member
You all are ungenerous! I think this fellow should not only be instantly forgiven, but also instantly be given another guide dog!
I think he ought to be given the second dog that killed the San Fran woman. (I believe only the male was put down?)
Sorry, I just get so angry at stuff like this.
 
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