[mamelukesabre]

You are correct about there being some very cruel people out there. And as I noted in my post, I am GUESSING here. It just seems far fetched that this is a case of pure meanness. I think it is more likely that it is a case of what I described. I think they simply have trouble coping with the day to day stress and life in general.

[sinkspur]

I think they simply have trouble coping with the day to day stress and life in general.

The neighbor said the dogs were in agony, howling for days.

Shoot 'em.