Posted on 09/24/2005 5:44:30 AM PDT by Former Military Chick
Shuma the German Shepard helper dog. A disabled man from Mississippi who fled after hurricane Katrina and ended up in Independence Missouri needed to put a roof over his families head. His temporary accommodations would not allow pet's.
John Wyrick gave his pet Shuma to Lynn Nevill's at the Independence Animal Shelter where he signed away his pet because he could keep his beloved pet and service dog with him, the apartment would not allow it. Desperate to put a roof over his families' head he signed his registration paper's over to Ms. Nevill. It maybe legally sound but it is morally WRONG.
He has now found a home where he can have his beloved companion and service dog. He went back to the shelter, asking for his pet back and she refused.
This story has outraged the greater Kansas City area. What type of person would do this to someone who has just lost their home and everything in it. Knowing, that his current home was temporary until he could find one that would take pets.
Yes, I know contract law. I also know that he signed away his pet to the shelter. Could he not have asked their help? I do not know that answer. They get strays all the time. Why would they force this family to sign their pet away. This part of the story is a bit fuzzy.
Getting back to this tragic story, the out pouring of help from our town, is heart warming and a reminder of all the wonderful folks out there, they are determined to reunite dog with owner.
Jeff Lund who manages Weinburg Dodge offered after seeing the news segment last night $1000.00 to Nevill if she would return the pet to the rightful owner. The owner of the dealership heard about this and doubled Mr. Lund's offer. Carol Elber's also contributed saying she had little money but this companion belongs with the his family/master. Other's in the community have offered to give Ms. Nevell a puppy, all gestures turned down. Cannot even bribe a woman to do the right thing. What a role model she is.
To add to this devastating situation, the woman, Ms. Nevill, claimed during a radio interview that Mr. Wyrick was not a Hurricane Katrina victim and that there were no records to prove it through FEMA. Well, KCTV decided that when they got involved with this story it would be through the long haul. They also did a check on the man's veracity and indeed he is a victim of the Hurricane. So, in his time of need, she takes his beloved pet and when finds a place to live that accepts pet's she chooses not to give back his service/companion dog. Then she goes out on the air waves to slander his good name.
As of last night's news cast a lawyer has offered his assistance free of charge. Oh and if you are wondering WHY she will not return Shuma, the family pet of the Wyrick family, she claims her family, in the last 3 weeks have become to attached to the dog.
You can also go to the KCTV website, where you can send an email on this story, and they will share them on the air,or call their voice mail where they will also share those messages. The community will have nothing of this and I get it as well.
There is a special place in hell for the likes of this woman. Beloved did little research on the net and he found her address and phone number. I will post the information once I ask Dave where the links are, she must be told her behavior was very un American.
Dog Dilemma Reaction
Kansas City has spoken. You want an Independence, Mo., woman to give Shuma the shepherd back to her owner. Thursday night, you met a disabled man from Mississippi who fled Hurricane Katrina and ended up in Independence, but he had to give up his dog, which is not only his pet but his helper. Chief Investigative Reporter Steve Chamraz has the latest.
Community Reacts to Dog Dilemma
Since the story about one Hurricane Katrina survivor's dog dilemma aired Thursday on "KCTV5 News at 10," there's been an outpouring of reaction to the community. Hear some of the e-mails and offers to help that KCTV5 News received in this video report.
KCTV5 News Investigation: Dog Dilemma
Hundreds of people have come to Kansas City after fleeing Hurricane Katrina and most have been welcomed with open arms. But one man who lost his home and belongings to the storm came here and lost something that can't be replaced and he blames an Independence woman.
Page where you can find the three media links regarding the Shuma the family german shepard.
And the dogs that aren't OK were raised by the people that suck.
Bump.
Keeping the dog is unthinkable. What an evil woman Ms nevill is.
I'm going to e-mail FOX. I don't know how to send links.
Will do that right now.
have just e-mailed kctv5@kctv5.com
I just e-mailed Geraldo.
Don't know if he will have his show tonight or not. Even if he does, this may be too late for this evening.
No matter; I gave it a shot anyway.
Thank you, Rose.
I've asked my son to e-mail, too. The more public pressure the better.
When it comes to national issues it is difficult to see the effects of your efforts. On small stories like this sometimes an e-mail or two gets real results.
Golly noob. I hope you're getting some meds for that.
If she's such a despicable person - NO dog should be in her care.
If she is this mean with a human - imagine what she could do to a dog!
I just got an e-mail from the Independent Missouri Police Scanner Hobby Site.
They apparently somehow saw my e-mail to KCTV and sent an urgent e-mail to me asking me to contact the animal shelter where Shuma was surrendered by Mr. Wyrick.
Shelter e-mail address: indepshelter@indepmo.org
Also: newsdesk@kctv5.com
investigate@kctv5.com
If you can, please send a note to one or all of these.
I beg to differ with you. I see service dogs with their disabled owners at the mall all the time.
These dogs go through extensive training and are a big help to their owners who might not be able to function with a quality of life without their dog's help!!
I got the same mail begging me to send to more people. I took notice. They want action! : )
I forgot. The Police Scanner person who e-mailed me said that they are hoping someone will get a permit to be able to picket/protest in front of Ms.Nevill's house.
YES!
I'll keep BUMPING for more eyes...
BTTT
Newcomers to this story, please check post #111 for e-mail addresses you can use to share your views about Shuma and Mr. Wyrick reuniting.
Thanks.
marker bump
The law might be on her side but the community won't be. After this is all over she is going to wish it never happened.
You know .. I did a google search of this woman's name and the state of mississippi and actually got a hit with an address and a phone number.
Hate to call the wrong person, but .. what if it's the right person ???
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