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01-30-2012, 03:22 PM | #1 |
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| Sad ending to discriminating against pits. I caution, very sad.
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01-30-2012, 03:30 PM | #2 |
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| That is a heartbreaking story. Neither of them deserved it. People forget even bullies have family and people who love them and raise them correctly. May they both rest in peace and enjoy long joyful days together at the rainbow bridge.
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01-30-2012, 03:38 PM | #3 |
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| That is just too sad. Breaks my heart.
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01-30-2012, 04:14 PM | #4 |
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| What a sad story... I hope this will bring awareness to the fact that even bully breeds have people that are passionate and care deeply about them.
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01-30-2012, 04:32 PM | #5 |
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| I think that moving was the obvious answer here - as opposed to euthanasia and suicide. Something else must have been going on.
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01-30-2012, 04:36 PM | #6 |
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01-30-2012, 04:59 PM | #7 |
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| I agree. Instead of moving, he had his dog killed, wtf???
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01-30-2012, 05:12 PM | #8 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Yeah, I think the actor wasn't thinking clearly, no one made him do this, and the title of "forced euthanasia" suggests that. Personally, I don't think most large breeds are suited to apartment buildings. It's a sad story, but I think it's more about a man's depression, then problems with his dog.
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01-30-2012, 07:10 PM | #9 |
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| I have to disagree. Finding a rental place that is affordable (the article said he was struggling as an actor) with a pet in a large city is very tough. If you have been grandfathered into a comfortable lease/rental agreement in a place you've been living in for a very long time, you get sticker shock when just looking. We have tenants living in my building who pay $500 monthly. (includes water and gas) Similar apartments go for $800+ now. $300 extra a month and no utilities included is a huge difference, especially if you're already struggling financially. Having a pet is another handicap when looking at rentals. A lot of landlords don't want to deal with the noise or damage that comes with renting out to someone with pets, even a yorkie. (believe me, I've tried) He had no family to lean on, ask to watch over his pet while he got situated elsewhere, or even having someone that will take them both in if they got evicted. Imagine a life like that? Add in the fact that his pet is a pittie, he was being harassed by people that could make him homeless, I truly believe he was forced into a very tough situation where he could no longer see clearly. No one would rent an apartment or even a house to a guy with a pitbull, it'll raise the insurance too much. Way too much liability, even if the dog was well trained. I'm sorry, the only way that he could have easily moved was if he was making good money. I understand he made a very poor decision, but I do believe he was bullied into it.
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01-30-2012, 07:15 PM | #10 |
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| Tragic.
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01-30-2012, 09:19 PM | #11 |
Thor's Human Donating Member | I don't understand, how was he able to simply have his dog put down? This aspect of the story actually disturbs me a lot more than the behavior of his neighbors. Who would put down a healthy animal just because their owner came in and requested it, without even waiting a day? The dog deserved better. Don't get me wrong, I love all dogs, and it's very tragic that this man did not get the help and he and his animal needed.
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02-01-2012, 01:03 AM | #13 |
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| Tragic story, and I feel for the Guy. But, this is whats wrong with society these days. Putting the blame on others. He had options, this is what he chose to do. Right or wrong, HE did it. Just as the neighbors decided they didn't like pits. |
02-01-2012, 02:24 AM | #14 | |
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| your reply indicates you have other information outside of news reports. did you know him or the people in the building? just curious. were the reports of the dog being aggressive false? just wondering how you know this? also, i think there is always another choice. he could have rehomed his dog. he could have changed cities, he could have sought legal recorse if it truly was harrassement. having lived with someone who's parent committed suicide - there's always a choice involved. Quote:
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02-01-2012, 07:44 AM | #15 | |
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