Oh jeezus, on local Tulsa news, puppies blown up with fireworks,

[mike1963]

mama dog set on fire. I'm sick. Lady psychiatrist saying people who abuse animals are likely to to same to people.
:cry:

[luaneryder]

1. Damn it all to hell!!!

Sick, sick, sick. The person should hang for that kind of shit whether it leads to abuse of people or not.:cry:rage:scream:

[HooptieWagon]

2. Didn't the Chimp used to blow up frogs with fireworks?

...and we know how he turned out.

[mike1963]

3. Yeah, that was the first thing I thought of when I saw the report.

:-(

[Pithlet]

4. Things like that should be taken a lot more seriously

as crimes, and as warning signs for serious psychological problems. That is so awful :tears:

[brokensymmetry]

5. In contrast, I came across this:

And for the victims of the WTC attack (the Rainbow Bridge is a place where animals who have died await their human companions):

WELCOME AT RAINBOW BRIDGE
by AlexanderTheodore, Bouvier, Fourth Year Resident

On the morning of September 11, 2001, there was an unprecedented amount of activity at the Rainbow Bridge. Decisions had to be made. They had to be made quickly. And, they were.

An issue, not often addressed here, is the fact that many residents really have no loved one for whom to wait. Think of the pups who lived and died in hideous puppy mills. No one on earth loved or protected them. What about the many who spent unhappy lives tied in backyards? And, the ones who were abused. Who are they to wait for?

We don't talk about that much up here. We share our loved ones as they arrive, happy to do so. But we all know there is nothing like having your very own person who thinks you are the most special pup in the Heavens.

Last Tuesday morning a request rang out for pups not waiting for specific persons to volunteer for special assignment... An eager, curious crowd surged excitedly forward, each pup wondering what the assignment would be.

They were told by a solemn voice that unexpectedly, all at once, over 4,000 loving people had left Earth long before they were ready.

All the pups, as all pups do, felt the humans' pain deep in their own hearts. Without hearing more, there was a clamoring among them - "May I have one to comfort?" "I'll take two, I have a big heart." "I have been saving kisses forever."

One after another they came forward begging for assignment. One cozy-looking fluffy pup hesitantly asked, "Are there any children coming? I would be very comforting for a child 'cause I'm soft and squishy and I always wanted to be hugged." A group of Dalmatians came forward asking to meet the Firemen and be their friends. The larger working breeds offered to greet the Police Officers and make them feel at home.

Little dogs volunteered to do what they do best, cuddle and kiss. Dogs who on Earth had never had a kind word or a pat on the head, stepped forward and said, "I will love any human who needs love."

Then all the dogs, wherever on Earth they originally came from, rushed to the Rainbow Bridge and stood waiting, overflowing with love to share - each tail wagging an American Flag.

[nborders]

9. Why is this news?

Don't get me wrong, I love dogs. I have one in my family and I love it just a little less than my daughter (even though both have minimal bladder control).

Perhaps this is because I grew up on a farm, and animals always were animals, and it is a mental thing. However why is this leading our local news? This is the kind of story that would lead our local media, as crappy as it is. Portland, like most local news is full of stories that don't have any content and only just shows the worst of society with little in news that actually helps a community understand issues that matter in our lives.

It sickens me that this is even leading the news when PEOPLE are dieing in other and our communities. What can we as people do besides lock our doors and protect ourselves from idiots who blow-up puppies to get attention. WAKE UP AMERICA! Time to watch news that helps us make good decisions.

~n

PS the guy who did this to these puppies should have a M-80 shoved up his a$$.

[Realityhack]

13. Mabey

its easyer for the news to get people to feel something about an animal. After years of demonising victims etc its much easyer to see an animal as innocent than a person (unless you know them then they are always perfect). I like to think this indicates that some peole still care deep down about the slaughter of innocents wether its animals or people but are too confused to know how to stand up to it.

Besides people who torture animals are the same ones who torture other people who they begin viewing as animals. Its a diffrent symptom of the same sickness.

Still doesent excuse shatty reporting though.

RH

[Realityhack]

14. acidental repeat post

[Realityhack]

15. accidental re-repeat post...

[mike1963]

12. Thank you for that. It helped a little bit.

...

[Az]

6. Link

http://www.kotv.com/main/home/stories.asp?whichpage=1&id=64618

[newscaster]

7. Why do I get the distinct feeling

the culprits will turn out to be freeper trailer Trash?

[mike1963]

10. Thanks, Az, I should have looked for a link but I was too horrified

I've had dogs & cats for most all my 62 years and stuff like this just wrecks me. Don't have much else to say......

[Forkboy]

8. People like that make me question my no torture stance

:puke:

[zbdent]

11. And then, you have this:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x1882431

[amerikat]

16. This is just disgusting.

Animals ask for so little and give us so much. How can people be so cruel? I really don't understand.

[killbotfactory]

17. Maybe they were evil freedom-hating puppies

Who beheaded other dogs in the neighborhood. Besides it's just a frat prank. Blowing off some steam.

[AbbeyRoad]

18. aww, man

Fuck. Inhumane, brutal bastards. It's just senseless.


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