[ought-six]

"Have you read all these posts calling for the death of the perp? It's a dog for Crissakes!"

Uh, and your point is? To some of us our pets are more than domesticated animals: They are an integral and loving mewmber of the family. For some of us, they are like our children, especially those of us who for one reason or another were not able to have children. I would defend, with my life if necessary, ANY member of my family.

[DCPatriot]

I would defend, with my life if necessary, ANY member of my family.

"Defending" is appropriate.

Murdering the perp after the terrible deed is not appropriate.