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topknot · 03-11-2007, 01:32 PM

Was anyone at the TN show today in Franklin? The reason I ask is because I heard that the State Troopers were called in to guard and the show had a lockdown! And that someone, just after lunch - tried to steal a dog. And someone was there taking pictures of the dogs in cages. What a scare! It is sad times when one can not enjoy a day at the show. Has anyone else heard about this today? There are also children at these shows, some are junior handlers too. I just feel so sorry for all the people that had to go through this today.
T.

Dan & Corinne · 03-11-2007, 01:36 PM

I just don't get it! What is wrong with these kind of people??? There just seems to be more and more stupid and senseless crime everyday.. I find it to be so sad that children have to grow up in this kind of a world today.

YorkieRose · 03-11-2007, 01:41 PM

I read it was PETA...some carriers were opened and they let the dogs loose..haven't heard how many or if they were recovered as yet.

I respect anyone's right to have an opinion, but you do not endanger any life, human or animal expressing your opinion, right? I can see PETA going hand to hand with show people, but why would they they to hurt (the dog) if it is the object of their cause? AXX backward thinking!

topknot · 03-11-2007, 01:46 PM

They also do not think how this affects the kids that are at the shows too. I have two close friends that have their daughters showing - they are junior handlers. This is so bad! I hope the people that did this get some jail time and heavy fines.
T.

Yorkieluv · 03-11-2007, 01:52 PM

That's just horrible...Why do people do this kind of thing?? It's so frustrating to think that we live in a world that has no respect for other people. Did they hurt the dogs? Were they stolen?

chattiesmom · 03-11-2007, 02:21 PM

I am so very sorry about the scare. Such a sad state of affairs when we can't go to a dog show without fear......

Sugar's Mom · 03-11-2007, 04:33 PM

Cutiepieyorkies was at the show. She hasn't got home yet but will probably fill is in tomorrow.

Saleswman · 03-11-2007, 05:01 PM

on Friday and Saturday.....and I tell you this....I am soooooo grateful that I was NOT there today......I have two little boys, 6 and 10. I would hate to think of the nightmares that they would be having.......I am sooooo upset.....

I am very open minded....and I too respect others opinions....but, when it endangers MY KIDS....or my whatever....then, the wrath of Shirley.....oh, I am just sick....I will NOT be taking my boys with me to the shows anymore.....what a shame.....

I am so glad that I decided the garage needing cleaning today!!!!

All I can say....just be careful!!!

Mardelin · 03-11-2007, 05:13 PM

Per a show list and a exhibitor that was there. PETA was there, mostely taking pictures of dogs in crates. After lunch an attempted theft of GSD, created a lock down of the building. State Troopers were called in for Security and only 1 door was left for access into the show site. Fellow exhibitors created a buddy system watching each other's set ups while others were in the ring.

topknot · 03-11-2007, 05:28 PM

Does GSD mean German Shepard dog?
T.

Mardelin · 03-11-2007, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topknot

Does GSD mean German Shepard dog?
T.

Yes it does

Toby'sMama · 03-11-2007, 05:43 PM

I saw this on another forum... it was titled "Think twice about leaving your dogs unattended at a show"

Heads up for exhibitors.. ..

Suzie just called from the Franklin, TN 4 day circuit to file this report:
PETA was on the grounds today -- mostly taking pictures of dogs in crates
("animal cruelty") and causing a scene. After lunch an attempted theft
of a GSD created a lock down of the building. An announcement was made
on the loudspeaker just before groups that the State Troopers were called in and would be helping in "security" for the handlers and their
dogs! As of then only one door guarded by law enforcement and watched
by club members remains open to come in or go out. Handlers got their
friends/assistants to watch their set ups while they were in the ring showing in the groups.

Now Franklin, Tennessee is only about 4 hours from Louisville, and the
consensus of opinion was that this was a "dress rehearsal" for the big
event.

Anyone planning on taking dogs, bring padlocks for your crates and use
the buddy system. Introduce yourself to people set up around you if you
are crated in the building, and take turns watching the dogs. Rumors
are circulating that this could end up going back to the national level
like it did several years ago when handlers started carrying baseball
bats! Please think twice before leaving your dogs unattended at any show.

Permission Given to Crosspost

Saleswman · 03-11-2007, 05:47 PM

Not sure I will make that trip......

I guess if people do NOT attend....then they will WIN......is that the intention????Think I will visit their website...may be some clues....

Mardelin · 03-11-2007, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saleswman

Not sure I will make that trip......

I guess if people do NOT attend....then they will WIN......is that the intention????Think I will visit their website...may be some clues....

Shirley, What is forthcoming with the upcoming shows, has to do with the town and the new legislature that they are attempting to impose. It will create a big impact on reputable breeders.

Saleswman · 03-11-2007, 07:16 PM

Mary, can you give me a brief synopsis? I dont mean to impose upon you to tell me more>....but, if you could that would be great......

I am sure it is something that I will need to know......eventually......although to breed you must HAVE a Yorkie first...LOL

Thanks again.....

Shirley

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Shirley, What is forthcoming with the upcoming shows, has to do with the town and the new legislature that they are attempting to impose. It will create a big impact on reputable breeders.

03-11-2007, 01:32 PM	#1
topknot YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 1,969	Frank. TN - Scare At Show Today Was anyone at the TN show today in Franklin? The reason I ask is because I heard that the State Troopers were called in to guard and the show had a lockdown! And that someone, just after lunch - tried to steal a dog. And someone was there taking pictures of the dogs in cages. What a scare! It is sad times when one can not enjoy a day at the show. Has anyone else heard about this today? There are also children at these shows, some are junior handlers too. I just feel so sorry for all the people that had to go through this today. T. __________________ T.

03-11-2007, 01:36 PM	#2
Dan & Corinne Jazzie + Jewel = Love Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,373	I just don't get it! What is wrong with these kind of people??? There just seems to be more and more stupid and senseless crime everyday.. I find it to be so sad that children have to grow up in this kind of a world today. __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006

03-11-2007, 01:41 PM	#3
YorkieRose YT 4000 Club Member Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 7,207	show I read it was PETA...some carriers were opened and they let the dogs loose..haven't heard how many or if they were recovered as yet. I respect anyone's right to have an opinion, but you do not endanger any life, human or animal expressing your opinion, right? I can see PETA going hand to hand with show people, but why would they they to hurt (the dog) if it is the object of their cause? AXX backward thinking! __________________ Pat, Kate, Becca and Pinkkee Prim

03-11-2007, 01:46 PM	#4
topknot YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 1,969	They also do not think how this affects the kids that are at the shows too. I have two close friends that have their daughters showing - they are junior handlers. This is so bad! I hope the people that did this get some jail time and heavy fines. T. __________________ T.

03-11-2007, 01:52 PM	#5
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,827	That's just horrible...Why do people do this kind of thing?? It's so frustrating to think that we live in a world that has no respect for other people. Did they hurt the dogs? Were they stolen? __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

03-11-2007, 02:21 PM	#6
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,588	I am so very sorry about the scare. Such a sad state of affairs when we can't go to a dog show without fear...... __________________ *Yorkie Yummies Silk Step-In Harnesses * NapSaks Click on the links above for order information!**

03-11-2007, 04:33 PM	#7
Sugar's Mom Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 7,391	Cutiepieyorkies was at the show. She hasn't got home yet but will probably fill is in tomorrow. __________________ Dee and all the Pretty Babies!!!!!!!! at deeslilyorkshireterriers

03-11-2007, 05:01 PM	#8
Saleswman Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,559	I was there.... on Friday and Saturday.....and I tell you this....I am soooooo grateful that I was NOT there today......I have two little boys, 6 and 10. I would hate to think of the nightmares that they would be having.......I am sooooo upset..... I am very open minded....and I too respect others opinions....but, when it endangers MY KIDS....or my whatever....then, the wrath of Shirley.....oh, I am just sick....I will NOT be taking my boys with me to the shows anymore.....what a shame..... I am so glad that I decided the garage needing cleaning today!!!! All I can say....just be careful!!!

03-11-2007, 05:13 PM	#9
Mardelin YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,983	Per a show list and a exhibitor that was there. PETA was there, mostely taking pictures of dogs in crates. After lunch an attempted theft of GSD, created a lock down of the building. State Troopers were called in for Security and only 1 door was left for access into the show site. Fellow exhibitors created a buddy system watching each other's set ups while others were in the ring. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

03-11-2007, 05:28 PM	#10
topknot YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 1,969	Does GSD mean German Shepard dog? T. __________________ T.

03-11-2007, 05:43 PM	#12
Toby'sMama YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 291	I saw this on another forum... it was titled "Think twice about leaving your dogs unattended at a show" Heads up for exhibitors.. .. Suzie just called from the Franklin, TN 4 day circuit to file this report: PETA was on the grounds today -- mostly taking pictures of dogs in crates ("animal cruelty") and causing a scene. After lunch an attempted theft of a GSD created a lock down of the building. An announcement was made on the loudspeaker just before groups that the State Troopers were called in and would be helping in "security" for the handlers and their dogs! As of then only one door guarded by law enforcement and watched by club members remains open to come in or go out. Handlers got their friends/assistants to watch their set ups while they were in the ring showing in the groups. Now Franklin, Tennessee is only about 4 hours from Louisville, and the consensus of opinion was that this was a "dress rehearsal" for the big event. Anyone planning on taking dogs, bring padlocks for your crates and use the buddy system. Introduce yourself to people set up around you if you are crated in the building, and take turns watching the dogs. Rumors are circulating that this could end up going back to the national level like it did several years ago when handlers started carrying baseball bats! Please think twice before leaving your dogs unattended at any show. Permission Given to Crosspost

03-11-2007, 05:47 PM	#13
Saleswman Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,559	Show date for Louisville??? Not sure I will make that trip...... I guess if people do NOT attend....then they will WIN......is that the intention????Think I will visit their website...may be some clues....