Comments on: Cyber-lynch mob grows in wake of B.C. puppy shooting

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:25:46 +0000

Where does the dog owners responsibility come into this. It appears he was leaving his dog run unattended next to an area know for hunting. Dogs are needlessly run over and come to harms way everyday due to the fact that their owners are not taking care of them. It is a big responsibility to take care of a dog much like a child. Would you let your child run and play on the road or next to a known hunting area? Dog owners like this one give all dog owners a bad name. What ever happened to innocent until proven guilty? It appears all the public has heard is this mans vicious accusations. Think people….there are always two sides to the story

By: Rachel Simpson

Rachel Simpson — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:05:27 +0000

There have been several similar incidents here in Ohio over the past few years, including one in which a man shot his own dog three times! He did not kill the dog, as he intended, but, as the dog was suffering horribly, he was euthanized immediately after the police arrived. The man was charged with discharging a firearm within the township limits.
As long as we are “owners” and our pets are our “property,” we will never see laws passed that can protect them in the same way as another human being shot or kidnapped or abused. This is why, in some areas, there are some who are trying to get legislation going that will designate us as “guardians” instead of “owners.” Doing this will change a whole lot of things, as far as our ability to protect our companions from harm.
In the meantime, I have been pondering the idea of keeping accurate records of the amount of money invested in my dog’s well-being, including training classes and veterinary treatments. I believe, that as our property, these investments have to be worth something, and if anything amiss happens to these “investments” at the hand of another, I believe that we should have the right to our day in civil court. It may not be a criminal conviction, but it sure could put the hurt on someone who believes that they are getting away with something. Nothing in life is free, and people who harm our pets should be held accountable, even if it is just for damages to our property. Just a thought…

By: shana

shana — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:50:12 +0000

“Yet again our pathetic animal laws are
highlighted”.
Exactely! That’s the core of the problem all over the world. That’s what has to be changed! The laws had to be much more detailed and more harsh!

By: Keith Webb, DVM

Keith Webb, DVM — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:51:32 +0000

the laws for animal rights are not gonna be the way we want them to be for another more years to come. Sadly, this is not the only slap on the wrist we’re gonna see on people like this, there’s a lot.

By: Dana

Dana — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:04:56 +0000

That this man is crying “accident” is no surprise, and he probably is lying. That being said, to perpetrate violence upon this piece of human garbage is wrong…it would only feel good for a moment and then one would have to deal with the consequences which would not feel very good at all. So let the court take care of it, and even though the outcome is injust because of the way the law is written, then so be it. We have to work to change the laws.
Sanjay…please stick to the subject at hand. Why do you anti-choice advocates ALWAYS inject your view into conversations about other matters? I’ve seen this problem of at other discussion boards also. So just keep it to yourself…we don’t want to hear about it on *this* board; take it elsewhere, there are plenty of other places on the web spew your views on choice.