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I've been away from home for some medical tests. My husband has been busy working, checking on me, and taking care of our dogs. I'm home now. I'm OK. That isn't what this is about.
My husband let the dogs out in the yard the other day and then he ran back inside to get some things done while the dogs played outside.
My screen door has an opening that allows the dogs to come and go as they please as long as the main door is open.
My dogs came running inside and both were bleeding. Some asshole shot both my dogs with a BB gun.
The little dog suffered a graze but a pellet penetrated my larger dog. Right on his bottom. He was bleeding a lot.
The pellet was removed and the wounds treated on both animals. The dogs are both healing.
The asshole also killed a Cardinal that was feeding in my yard.
My husband didn't see who did the shooting. He was more concerned about the animals than looking for the asshole.
A report was filed and turns out some mean (sick) people are going around shooting into yards with airsoft guns and bb guns. These assholes have broken house windows and hit other animals.
I felt so helpless. I couldn't prevent my animals from being harmed. My children - and they are my children - just wanted to play in the sun. It breaks my heart all over again just telling about it.
I hate mean people.
Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)And hopefully someone catches those bastards and...
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I hope they do find the assholes. It makes me sick knowing they are still out there.
Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)Zoeisright
(8,339 posts)Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)Response to Solly Mack (Original post)
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Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Your "French" is just right.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)just mean. to hurt your animals. that is an obvious. i am sorry for them, and the added burden it put on your husband, in an already difficult situation.
i am glad you are well.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)He was so sad about it. He didn't want to tell me.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)And I hope the %#%^# is caught.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I won't be allowing them outside without one of us with them for a long while.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)LiberalLoner
(9,761 posts)Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Very horrifying. They can't fight back against an attack like that.
bluedigger
(17,085 posts)Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Thanks, bluedigger.
LiberalLoner
(9,761 posts)RebelOne
(30,947 posts)snappyturtle
(14,656 posts)timdog44
(1,388 posts)Although I did not have a pet shot, some kids shot out my truck windshield about a year ago. They also shot out several other people's vehicle windows and house windows to the tune of about $10000. It was pretty well known who did the damage, but no absolute proof. It "allegedly" was a bunch of the varsity wrestlers in our small community. They were on the verge of being state champs and so no one pursued the matter diligently. One person had the picture window of their house shot out and the pellet lodged in the wall next to where they were sitting.
Anyway, I hope your "children" are OK. It is like being violated, and you feel helpless.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Very much like being violated.
Thank you, timdog44.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)So sorry to hear that. I don't like mean people either
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Hopefully they'll be caught.
siligut
(12,272 posts)This is how the culprits will be caught and stopped. Did all of the shootings occur in the same neighborhood?
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Miles between the areas though. It's a short list (relatively) on who it can be. That's a good thing.
siligut
(12,272 posts)They will be caught. I forgot to say I am sorry and glad your kids are healing.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)They can be thrown off post for their actions. In addition to other charges.
MH1
(17,573 posts)Having been in the military, I would expect better. But maybe times have changed.
I certainly hope that once caught, their parents are a) mortified and b) take A LOT of crap from their chain of command over this.
I'm not generally for corporal punishment, but my immediate reaction is that these kids need their asses kicked hard. (I'd settle for another response if I could be convinced it was effective.)
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I just want them caught before they kill someone's pet or injure a person.
Still Blue in PDX
(1,999 posts)I know, I know -- hate is a strong word. It's the truth, though.
Anyone who hurts an animal or a child--well, now that I think about it--or an adult, for that matter, deserves all the bad karma the universe can dish out.
I hope the asshole(s) who shot your furbabies gets it in the ass with something a lot bigger than a BB.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Though in my anger I can think of other creative punishments.
Still Blue in PDX
(1,999 posts)I'm sure the universe or god or goddess or divine whatchamacallit could probably think up something better for the perps than anything I can come up with.
Just call me an optimistic agnostic.
On edit: I forgot to say I'm sorry it happened and am glad your babies are going to be okay. I got a little carried away, there.
11 Bravo
(23,925 posts)Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)How are you doing?
They seem to be OK. You know animals, they just want to give love and be loved.
11 Bravo
(23,925 posts)I can't imagine the rage I would feel if I was in your position. I've owned dogs all my life, and, just ... you know ... I'm speechless.
Matariki
(18,775 posts)That's just terrible, I'm so sorry for you. I'd be heart broken. I hope your pups heal quickly and the asshole is caught and receives the help he needs.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)The police think it is a group doing it.
Thanks, Matariki.
Matariki
(18,775 posts)That's actually pretty creepy.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Hiding along the wood line and shooting. We have a small wood just behind our backyard.
meant to reply to you, not myself
Matariki
(18,775 posts)people who do that to animals are dangerous and sadistic.
Manifestor_of_Light
(21,046 posts)My beautiful kitty doesn't tell me I'm going to hell, unlike the neighbors.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Cats usually do.
Thanks, Manifestor_of_Light.
dminaz
(9 posts)I hope your babies are ok. My #1 rule - never trust anyone who is mean to animals.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I make a note of it.
progressoid
(49,933 posts)And this was when I lived in a "good" neighborhood. Some of my new neighbors are racists and RWers. But so far, no bullets.
I hope they find the criminal in your neighborhood.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I suppose I wouldn't since I wouldn't do those kinds of things.
Sorry about your neighbors. I've got a few of those as well.
glinda
(14,807 posts)anger issues. Right now in our town, a fellow will be tried for shooting a couple of people and neighbors had said they think he killed their pets also prior to that. Ugggh!
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Lot of sick, angry people out there, I agree.
glinda
(14,807 posts)Check to see if anyone saw a vehicle or anything also.
DollarBillHines
(1,922 posts)There is almost always one of them who will sell out the others for a few bucks.
spanone
(135,781 posts)Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)OhioChick
(23,218 posts)I hope they catch the asshole responsible for this.
Some people are just sick asses.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I feel better once they're caught.
Chalco
(1,307 posts)Anyone that will hurt/kill animals is very dangerous. They are budding psychopaths and can not be trusted.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I've been monitoring the wood behind my house. In case they come back.
RKP5637
(67,084 posts)Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Alas.
B2G
(9,766 posts)I'm so sorry for you and your pups. They need to find those assholes and throw them in jail.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I hope so.
countryjake
(8,554 posts)Being terrorized in their own yard affects their trust...they were shot on their own territory, damn. You know it does sound like it could have been kids. What sort of asshole kills a songbird or tries to kill someone else's pets?
I'm almost as pissed hearing that they shot that Redbird as I am about your woofie kids. I dearly love those birds and being on the West Coast, I miss seeing them so much, no Cardinals out here. One of the most trusting birds to welcome into your backyard. Just damn!
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I feed the birds and take loads of photos of them. I feel as if I broke their trust as well. I worked to make my yard safe for the birds and this happens, from a danger I didn't think about.
I really hated hearing about the Cardinal. It was a female. So less Cardinals for next year.
geardaddy
(24,926 posts)I hope your fur babies are ok.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)They seem to be OK. Both healing. Neither afraid of the yard. That's a good thing. I think it has bothered me more. They expect their mommy to protect them and I couldn't.
MadrasT
(7,237 posts)Mean people who hurt animals are the lowest of the low and the meanest of the mean.
My cats are my family and I love them like most people love children. I understand completely.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)They are my babies and my family.
Initech
(100,029 posts)Yeah people suck. What's worse is I know exactly who did it and I ever catch the assholes in the act again the next time they see me will me pressing criminal charges against them and suing the crap out of them for it.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)It's a horrible feeling. I don't know what I'd do if I knew who it was...my anger is great.
Initech
(100,029 posts)One day my brother, some friends of mine, and I were at a baseball game. We go back to my parents house to have a beer or two. We're hanging out on the balcony and all of a sudden these kids from a house up the hill from us start shooting at the house with BB guns! While we're in the backyard. They hit a window and shot out the spotlight right by where my brother was standing. Needless to say we went up to the house and had a little chat. Should've pressed charges but we didn't. Yeah some people just really suck.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Mine are hiding in the woods. There's a trail back there and hopefully the police will walk the trail to see if they can find anything.
Guy Whitey Corngood
(26,494 posts)Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Since it is happening all over this is getting more attention than it might otherwise get. Hopefully, that will mean a capture.
Iwillnevergiveup
(9,298 posts)They WILL be caught, Solly. This would be enough to keep me up at night - so many emotions to process. Anger, fear, worry, guilt. I believe, though, that my main goal would be that these "people" are caught, and the more who know about it, the more likely that is to happen. Glinda's suggestion about contacting a TV station is an excellent one - this story will resonate with someone somewhere. You guys are great pet owners, and I'm glad the dogs are OK.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)They've gone from neighborhood to neighborhood on post and done this, so it is a priority. Not being the only victims helps, I guess. Sad as that sounds.
I'll let people know when they are caught.
This is a military post so there are certain things I can't do. I do trust this investigators to catch them though.
AngryOldDem
(14,061 posts)I just don't understand people who take such obvious pleasure in hurting and killing defenseless creatures. Nor do I want to.
Glad your puppies are on the mend. Makes you not want to let them out of your sight, doesn't it?
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I'm sitting with them while they are out and that cramps their style. They both like to dig in my flower bed and can't while I'm out there with them. lol
Thanks, AngryOldDem.
840high
(17,196 posts)always thought that mean people can't stand happiness because they don't have any.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I've called them miserable fucks...among other things.
riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)What a truly terrible thing to do.
There's a twisted soul behind these actions. So glad your dogs are going to be okay. That poor cardinal.
Just awful.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)My husband is the level-headed one. I'll need a few days to reach that point.
Rider3
(919 posts)I don't understand how we became such a mean, cruel society. There's nothing worse than harming an innocent being, whether animal or human. I hope your dogs get well soon.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I just don't understand it. I know they're cowards.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)who have been targeted by pellet guns. Usually, they are teen boys. If you can get your neighbors involved, keep an eye out for them and when you find the culprits turn them over to the cops. If nothing else, both boys and parents will get a talking to and it should end there. Also, I would send the perpetrators involved your vet bills.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Usually the entire family is kicked off post when things like this happen. I live on a military post. That's in addition to other charges that can be applied. If it someone's child, the soldier can also get into trouble.
Their thrill shooting will prove to be costly once caught.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)sit down and talk to the family. Tell them that it could get them kicked off post if they don't fix that problem. Best of luck to you.
noiretextatique
(27,275 posts)they're not just mean, they are cruel and heartless. glad your babies are healing
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Have to be cruel and heartless to shoot at animals that way.
kdmorris
(5,649 posts)Rather than risk getting this post hidden for advocating violence, let's just say that there will be hell to pay. How the hell can someone shoot a helpless animal that's just playing in the back yard? That's like beating a child...completely at your mercy and you choose to hurt instead of love.
I'm glad your dogs are healing and hope they don't end up with too much PTSD about the back yard.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I understand how you feel. Believe me. I've got a temper and they hurt my babies.
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)I think that banding together with others and getting awareness / a reward out there would be a great thing. People who slink around like that will think twice.
I hope it all ends soon for your community.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I've informed the housing managers (military post) and they'll make everyone aware of the danger. They have the means to get the word out to everyone in a quick fashion. With everyone on the watch maybe the assholes can be caught.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)Actually getting pleasure by inflicting pain upon another. I can picture the guy laughing as the dog yelps and be disappointed about the bird because it just dropped without flapping around in pain.
Oh,...and I say GUY because that is what the odds favor.
All you guys with an Ex from hell are welcome to share however.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)My husband said you could tell the Cardinal was shot while feeding on the ground. Looked like it just sort of fell forward. Its little tail was sticking up.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)That's awful. I hope they're caught.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Hopefully they will be.
I feel so guilty. I let my babies down.
mac56
(17,564 posts)The shooter would rue the day he met me.
So sorry about this, Solly Mack. Give them both extra TLC and take care of yourself too.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I ranted and raved. Cursed a lot - and I'm very fluent. Then came the tears. The guilt. Still angry.
DearHeart
(692 posts)Are they doing ok? I also have worried about this happening to my baby Shih Tzu...luckily nothing has happened.
Are these people wandering the neighborhood? Probably some really screwed up teens. Jerks!
Hope your dogs are ok.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)They don't see to be afraid of going out.
Yes, the guilty are going from neighborhood to neighborhood. Shooting into yards and at houses from the woods. We have wooded areas all over. So lots of places to hide.
DearHeart
(692 posts)I hope the little jerks are caught soon!
Stay Safe!
BainsBane
(53,012 posts)What a horrendous thing. I can't imagine how people can be so cruel.
Mean doesn't begin to describe something like that.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)What a sick thing to do. I hope they are caught and punished as harshly as possible. Please keep us posted.
I am just glad that your doggies are going to be ok. I can't believe how awful some people can be.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I'm glad they're OK too. That was my biggest worry.
RiffRandell
(5,909 posts)Last edited Fri Mar 1, 2013, 08:10 PM - Edit history (1)
I'm so sorry----I hope they find these sickos. They're not just mean---something is seriously wrong with them. Most serial killers start out killing animals. Depending on the state, animal cruelty can be a felony (it should be in every state).
Last year, someone shot and killed a swan and her babies near my neighborhood. It was the second time it happened. It was some type of airgun (I think) and a reward was offered but they haven't found the person.
Link: http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/reward-in-suwanee-swan-killings-reaches-5000/nQWRQ/
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Thank you, RiffRandell.
siouxsiecreamcheese
(587 posts)They live in backwoods georgia. They have about 8 dogs, she's an animal lover especially dogs, and live in a trailer. I know it's a cliche. Anyway, my husbands nephew has had a history of drugs, and being an all around piece of shit. His mother, this kid's grandmother, was sick of it all and didn't want anything more to do with him after trying and trying after giving him chance after chance. I won't go into it, but he's stolen numerous things like her iphone and her even her car. One day a few months ago after he found out she took a restraining order out on him, he decided to do a drive by at her house. She wasn't home at the time, her husband was and he had just let all the dogs outside into the fenced in yard to have their dinner. He was able to see only a few seconds of it out the window, but this worthless prick drove up to the fence called the dogs over and started shooting with a rifle. One dog died immediately, another was paralyzed and couldn't be saved. Needless to say, mu husband and I were livid when we heard about this. Calling the cops did absolutely nothing since they are in cahoots with his family. These are the most backwater, bumblefuck cops I have ever seen. They said that my husband's father didn't count as a witness since he was the victim...?????? Things are looking up however, the little creep was in another bigger town a few weeks ago and was arrested by REAL cops after he was doing another drive by, led police on a high speed chase, and then crashed his car into a tree. They found numerous guns in his car. When I finally saw his mug shot online with a neck brace on and a bruised, bloody face, I laughed my ass off. He finally goes on trial in a few weeks. He doesn't deserve anything less then a lengthy prison sentence.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)That's messed up about the cops.
I fear someone's pet might die here if the assholes aren't caught soon.
Booster
(10,021 posts)thought that 50% of gun owners (all guns) want to know what it "feels" like to shoot something; to kill something. If stupid/mean people get guns they don't care if it's their neighbor's pets that are in their own damn yards just wanting to play in the sun. I hope your babies never have to go thru such a thing again.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)There hasn't been an attack today, so that's a good thing.
MH1
(17,573 posts)I'm sorry you have to deal with this.
I hope they catch the cretins soon and make them sorry they did these awful things.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Me too!
ZRT2209
(1,357 posts)Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)ReRe
(10,597 posts)... Glad they didn't kill your babies. Mean people will keep on being mean unless nice people catch them and hold them accountable for their actions. Hope this happens, putting property and pet owners at ease again. If it continues, and the police don't seem to be solving the problem, then I say it's time for a serious anti-violent neighborhood association to put their heads together and catch the SOBs.
Hope your tests all come out negative and your babies get well soon.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)ZombieHorde
(29,047 posts)Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)AtheistCrusader
(33,982 posts)That sort of cruelty foreshadows much, much worse things.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I know they're working on it.
Glimmer of Hope
(5,823 posts)Hope your puppies get well soon.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Thanks, Glimmer of Hope.
IrishAyes
(6,151 posts)Yes, there are vicious sickos in this world. I'm glad you and your husband care enough to try and make it better. Anyone who'd hurt an innocent animal or person must be a sociopath. One neighbor I had used to reach over the fence to rile up my chows, then he'd call his police chief buddy and try to get me fined. That is, until I went to the city council meeting and raised hell for sure about it.
But I'm very glad your furkids are okay now. Try not to worry too much, but for awhile it might be best not to let them outdoors alone if you can manage. Know that a lot of people stand with you and wish you the best.
If there's any way you can manage, try to get your dogs poison trained. I trained mine that way, and they wouldn't touch a steak if they found it anywhere but their indoor food dish.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I won't be allowing them in the yard alone for a long time. While out walking them earlier tonight we were even mindful of the woods we walk by. Changes your whole thinking.
Major Nikon
(36,818 posts)Many years ago one of my dogs didn't want to go outside. I started looking around and found a couple of BBs on my porch. I had seen the neighbor's kid with a BB gun a week or so before. I told my neighbor and oddly enough the police were parked outside the home a few hours later. The guy next door was kind of an asshole, so I'm not sure if they called the cops to scare the boy (firing a BB gun in my town is illegal), or they had some sort of domestic violence thing going on. Either way I didn't want to find out.
Some of the BB guns they sell today are extremely powerful. You're lucky your dogs weren't killed.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)That's what the police said (lucky there weren't killed) ...because the BB gun/airsofts are powerful.
Major Nikon
(36,818 posts)Some of them can fire a .22 pellet at over 1000 fps which is considerably faster than a slug fired from a 45 automatic (although certainly not as much energy). I know a guy that bought one and gave it to his pre-teen son.
Stinky The Clown
(67,757 posts)This isn't the work of mean people. This is the work of sociopaths. I hope the police find them fast. I hope you'll consider pressing charges if you get that option.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Unfortunately, since he didn't see who did it, we can't say with any certainty even if they catch them in act somewhere else. But the police said the complaint will go toward establishing a pattern of behavior.
Texasgal
(17,037 posts)in his backyard shooting squirrels.
I am constantly shouting over the fence that my dogs are outside doing their business! It's awful!
I posted about this once on DU and was flamed.....seriously FLAMED for being concerned or worried about this.
I am so sorry, I hope your doggies are okay. Target practice should be for the range, not a backyard regardless of the weapon!
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)We had a neighbor that has since moved who was into archery. He let all his nearby neighbors know ahead of time when he was going to be out back for target practice. He moved out of the yard areas and placed his target at the wood line. If he lost an arrow it would go into the woods/ground and not in anyone's yards. He was a very thoughtful neighbor.
Buzz Clik
(38,437 posts)More guns.
October
(3,363 posts)Of course they're your babies. OMG, our society is sick to the core!
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)They're sleeping now. Having doggie dreams.
Brigid
(17,621 posts)I'm so sorry about your doggies, Solly.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Zax2me
(2,515 posts)I'd call the police.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)It's happening all over the post. They'll catch them. I hope.
Zax2me
(2,515 posts)now that a report has been made, I wish I could spend a couple weeks there.
I know you may not be in position to be a 'warrior' defender but how I would love to patrol the area, knock on some doors, and get the people who did this shaking in their abusive boots.
All the problems in the world and then someone goes out and does something stupid like this against defenseless animals.
I would gladly do 24 hours and some community service for a good ole punch in the face to whoever did this.
defacto7
(13,485 posts)unfortunately. it's a sign of the times. Don't let them hold you down.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I won't. My dogs are healing. We will all recover and, hopefully, the guilty will be caught.
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)or streaming and recording on the internet.
Might be worth looking into if you want to catch these shitheads before they kill someone's pet.
Sorry you're going through that.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)It would be easy to do.
flvegan
(64,404 posts)Careful what you do, you may not like the visitors you garner.
Textbook Shumway, lol!
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Behind the Aegis
(53,919 posts)I am so sorry your dogs were hurt, thankfully your husband was there. I hope you are OK.
What this asshole did wasn't mean, it was malicious and bereft of human decency! I hope you catch the POS. You are a wonderful photographer, why not photograph their injuries, pain, and write a short op-ed piece to the local paper about cruelty to animals and the hate one must have in their hearts to do such a thing? If you need additional "sardonic sarcasm", let me know! I may be cute and sweet, but I have my moments!
I hope you are well, and the doggies get better soon.
BtA
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I considered taking photos of their wounds but the larger dog really wanted me away from his bottom as quick as possible. I've been keeping the area clean with a special cleansing solution and he is none too thrilled about that. The area is still tender. The little dog just wants to be carried everywhere. He's playing on his Mommy's guilt.
Flatulo
(5,005 posts)Especially dogs, our closest friends in the animal kingdom. No other species has evolved such a harmonious relationship with humans.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I shutter to think about the adults they will become.
Egalitarian Thug
(12,448 posts)My first dog, Corkey, was shot & killed when I was 12. I know how you're feeling.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Lots of hugs!
life long demo
(1,113 posts)Group of older teens? I'll bet someone in that group really didn't want to do that but peer pressure is heavy. That's the weak link. And yes, if you can get it on TV that might help. Again, so very sorry.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)That is the thinking. My husband didn't see anyone but it is easy to hide in the woods behind my house. I've heard kids in there before but never had a problem with them. The trail leads out to another area that is several streets over and connects to other trails, so they could walk the trails and pop up anywhere in the housing areas. Lot of woods to hide in and escape detection.
Still, since this a military post, that limits their ability to hide at large. They will be caught.
lonestarnot
(77,097 posts)Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I ask myself that a lot.
CrispyQ
(36,413 posts)I would be outraged, too. Someone wants to be mean to me, fine, but don't be mean to my dog!
Scratches & pets for your furry ones & a big hug for you.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Sick little cowards.
Thank you, CrispyQ! I'll pass those scratches and pets along.
My babies
CrispyQ
(36,413 posts)Here's a virtual biscuit.
Mira
(22,380 posts)It infuriates me. Words fail.
Useless, uncaring, mean and rage-full acts committed with no concern for those harmed.
We had over 100 cars shot up with BB guns over the last days. One neighbor got a window demolished.
No excuses work.
Though I could think of a few when people are poor, hungry, and lack hope.
I'm so glad Solly that all of you are healing. It's hard to think of reasons for gratitude, but it can help center us after a bad blow.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Being able to sound off about it helped me a lot. My babies are doing well. Their wounds will heal. They're getting extra treats and toys! lol They like that.
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)This sort of thing has been done throughout history almost exclusively by young (usu. white) males.
My ex husband confessed that he'd done this sort of thing for funsies as a teen. Even as an adult, he wondered what the big deal was. "It's just birds," or "It didn't kill anything."
If someone doesn't have an innate moral guide that tells them on a gut level that this is cruel and wrong, you can't explain it to them. They can't understand, because they don't have that innate moral guide about other creatures.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I agree. I doubt the guilty think they've done anything bad. They'll probably say they were just having fun. Sick.
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)I wouldn't let it go. I'd tear into those boys, if I could find 'em. But since they scattered to the winds, as most cowards do, you can't do anything.
Hopefully they don't come back and it was a one time drive-by, so to speak.
evilhime
(326 posts)NO ONE hurts my dogs! Yeah I know it sounds militant but sorry . . . it's how I feel.
woo me with science
(32,139 posts)I am so, so sorry. I will never understand how people can be so deliberately cruel to innocents.
I hope they catch these monsters, and my heart goes out to you. I would be enraged and helpless in your place.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)It's senseless. You read about things like this happening and you shake your head and then it happens to you and all you can do is shake your head some more. Because it just doesn't make sense and you want to make sense of it. To try and grasp why anyone would shoot your animals. You read the literature on criminal and deviant behavior and you still ask yourself "Why?". Why my dogs and not the other dogs? All kinds of questions. And you know on one level that these things happen and you know it wasn't personal while at the same time being all too personal. That some sickos went on a random spree and my dogs happened to be in their path that day. Yet I look in their little faces and none of what I know matters. Someone hurt my babies. That's all I know.
judesedit
(4,437 posts)barbtries
(28,756 posts)i'm glad your buddies will be okay.
i don't get meanness. it's so unnecessary - just dishing out gratuitous pain. this country's been getting worse in that respect. i imagine it relates to poverty and uncertainty about the future. we're not secure. i blame republicans and their filthy rich masters.
jtuck004
(15,882 posts)Our kids all have 4 legs, so I have a lot of empathy for this. You, nor hubby, didn't fail them. The bad guys are the cause.
Sounds like you are already hyper-vigilant about retaliation whether it's another shooting or poison. I have seen these incidents happen in other communities over the years, so our dogs are hardly ever outside of the house without us. It's inconvenient sometimes, but never as bad as having something like that happen to them. Even so, they still wind up alone outside when I have to take firewood in or grab something, but I sure try to minimize it.
I make contact with new renters nearby, take them cookies or something, wave at their kids, nod at or acknowledge people who walk by. Once they see you face-to-face it makes it a bit harder for them to see you as a target. (There is some research out there about serial killers, many of them started on animals, so this can be serious, and worth some effort). I also walk the areas outside, more as just keeping a presence. It helps cut down on such threats. Your presence does more to deter such things than almost anything else you can do.
I can't remember how many news stories I have seen over the years about the discovery of a rise in animal abuse. Then it wanes, then it comes back. We fostered a dog, been about 4 years ago now. She was found as a stray with a two-month old bullet wound in her shoulder. The leg was amputated and a friend at the shelter didn't want her to have to recover in that dirty environment, so we took her in to let her heal, helped her outside while she learned to balance. She was adopted by a school janitor that took her to work with him. I am still amazed that dogs can still be so trusting, and nice, after how they are treated.
Give 'em some bacon for me