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Attack on Rescue Dogs Is Canine Racism
The Roanoke Times ^ | 6/17 | Robin Starr

Posted on 06/17/2015 5:31:20 PM PDT by nickcarraway

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To: Farmer Dean

In my case it would have been a boar. I worked on a farm in Virginia when I was 13 and I’ve kicked plenty of hogs and shoved many a cow out of the way. The farmer had two boars though and they scared the hell out of me.


21 posted on 06/17/2015 7:01:50 PM PDT by SeeSharp
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To: SeeSharp
So, all those leash laws since the 70's are irrelevant, being trumped by car accidents and cows? Statistically it's so. And Elderly, who might be afraid some pet will knock them over, should go out in pairs and carry a stick or something. I'm not against Change itself, I just want to know the parameters. ☺
22 posted on 06/17/2015 7:21:40 PM PDT by Bethaneidh
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To: nickcarraway

Don’t even get me started on all the wyas in which I contest this article.

Let’s just say coincidentally I ran across an article just yesterday about why serious service dogs are never rescues, but they dare breed their own, from purebreds.

That summarizes how I feel. If it’s the best for a service organization, it’s probably the best all around.


23 posted on 06/17/2015 7:25:56 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: Salamander

If you are not in charge of your doggie, your doggie is in charge of you.


24 posted on 06/17/2015 7:27:17 PM PDT by Bethaneidh
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To: Bethaneidh
So, all those leash laws since the 70's are irrelevant...

Let's not get carried away. The statistics in that article are just for fatalities. They say nothing about bites or other injuries. I love my own dog, but I prefer other people keep their pets out of my yard. And it really annoys me when I'm walking my dog and some other dog comes running out at us.

25 posted on 06/17/2015 7:40:42 PM PDT by SeeSharp
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To: Salamander

My rescue is a blue heeler. You mess with him, you’re likely to have a slime-ridden tennis ball dropped at your feet. Over and over and over. Beware!


26 posted on 06/17/2015 9:37:10 PM PDT by glock rocks (My New Year resolution? 1920x1080 as always.)
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To: Salamander

Beautiful dogs! :)


27 posted on 06/17/2015 10:05:08 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Make 'em squeal!)
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To: cripplecreek

After long day, made me smile :)


28 posted on 06/17/2015 10:05:43 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Make 'em squeal!)
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To: Dagnabitt
Are you just a racist, or are you really that STUPID.
29 posted on 06/17/2015 11:23:07 PM PDT by 5th MEB (Progressives in the open; --- FIRE FOR EFFECT!!)
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To: nickcarraway; Joe 6-pack

The most wonderful dog I ever had was a Rescue, found as a stray — running wild.

True, he was a Golden Retriever, bust just sayin’!


30 posted on 06/18/2015 4:52:57 AM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
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To: 5th MEB

I agree. We used to have a pack of pound dogs all big. Never had a problem with them.


31 posted on 06/18/2015 5:41:38 AM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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To: nickcarraway

This lady is an evil moron. I hope she loses everything dear to her.RIHB.


32 posted on 06/18/2015 6:11:48 AM PDT by RedStateRocker (Nuke Mecca, deport all illegal aliens, abolish the IRS, DEA and ATF.)
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To: 5th MEB

I don’t think it’s an ‘Either/Or’.


33 posted on 06/18/2015 6:13:24 AM PDT by RedStateRocker (Nuke Mecca, deport all illegal aliens, abolish the IRS, DEA and ATF.)
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To: 5th MEB
Not a racist. All Pit Bull owners are idiots. Regardless of their race.

Most are losers in life looking for something to juice up their sad existence. Fortunately Pit Bull owners generally cannot afford to live in my neighborhood so I rarely see the garbage breed much.

34 posted on 06/18/2015 2:40:37 PM PDT by Dagnabitt (Islamic Immigration is Treason)
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To: Dagnabitt

Six of my seven are not pit bulls or in any way related to them; Billy who is a so called PIT BULL was just another rescue who needed a loving family and and someone who would care for him.
As far as you are concerned; I should have heeded my Fathers advice; “ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT, THEY WILL JUST DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL AND BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE”.


35 posted on 06/18/2015 6:35:35 PM PDT by 5th MEB (Progressives in the open; --- FIRE FOR EFFECT!!)
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To: Dagnabitt
All Pit Bull owners are idiots. Regardless of their race.

My wife and I own a pit bull.

We are far from idiots so either you are mistaken or a liar.

Pick one, the other or both.

36 posted on 06/19/2015 12:44:16 PM PDT by Eaker (You are really amazing Eaker. - Swordmaker 02/14/15)
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To: SeeSharp

Not fair with the deer statistics. The blasted things kill quite a few more people who tangle with the animals, when they hit one with a vehicle.

And while rescue dogs are all the rage, they are not without behavior problems. A young friend of mine adopted one that was promoted as having a great temperament. Not so. The 5 year old dog has bitten her boyfriend multiple times and bit her father. Neither man would ever hurt or tease an animal, so teasing is not a factor. The dog has a major behavior problem, which is why it was given up in the first place. He bites out of possessiveness toward the young lady. The shelter neglected to represent him honestly and now the new owners are saddled with a dog that is a burden, instead of a joy.


37 posted on 06/19/2015 1:02:26 PM PDT by Darnright (No, We Love Yeshua (Jesus).)
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To: Darnright

“they are not without behavior problems.”

Correction: The above should read, “they are not all without behavior problems.”

Many dogs are given up because the original owners failed to raise them properly. The original owner discards the poor dog because of their irresponsibility, instead of taking the time to socialize and train the pet in the first place.

Obviously, many, many rescue dogs make fine pets, but shelters have the duty to disclose any behavior problems an animal may have to prospective adopters.


38 posted on 06/19/2015 1:10:25 PM PDT by Darnright (No, We Love Yeshua (Jesus).)
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To: Eaker

Hopefully no innocent child loses a face or life for your poor choice. Not that you care.


39 posted on 06/19/2015 2:40:02 PM PDT by Dagnabitt (Islamic Immigration is Treason)
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To: Dagnabitt

It is your hole dumbass so keep digging.


40 posted on 06/19/2015 3:36:45 PM PDT by Eaker (You are really amazing Eaker. - Swordmaker 02/14/15)
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