Owner shot his dogs and will not be prosecuted!

[misticaleclipse]

I cannot believe this!! If this person was killed in there sleep one night it would serve him right.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2006/06/27/deaddog-yukon.html

"The dogs had been methodically shot and dragged into a pile and the owner was sitting on the pile waiting for us," she said. "I don't know if that image will ever really leave me."

 

[StillandSilent]

As the law reads here in North Carolina, he would not be commiting a crime provided the dogs did not suffer after being shot. Animal Cruelty laws here are very loose.

 

[Jules]

I believe that is wrong. Intentionally killing an animal is illegal according to the NC General Statutes.

 

[Ashlea]

I wish it was seen as murder.

 

[Noxmorexlies]

Thats horrible I'm sorry but being loose about those kind of laws is the stupidest thing it just disgusts me that animals aren't considered as important in other areas.

 

[lakotasong]

I wish it was seen as murder.

You cannot murder an animal, and I for one am glad. The term "murder" applied to animals would open up a whole new can of worms in support of the animal rights terrorist movement.

 

[Amstaffer]

I think that a society's development can be judged by how they treat/protect their pets. And yes I do believe that some cultures are better than others.

 

[Bailey+Ralph]

I think that is so WRONG!

 

[Ashlea]

Summitview. I am going to chose to disagree with you on that one. I don't think that a person has any right to take the life of their animal in that fashion. Killing them like that for no reason, to me, is murder. A life is a life.

 

[mamasobuco]

This is horrible. Just horrible.

 

[MOODYGIRL]

I would like to shot him in his face. Dang jerk!

 

[Buckshot]

He shot them. What is the difference between that and the millions of dogs that get put to sleep? Guess what, we create a demand for these creatures and in so doing we cause dogs to be killed. Should we be facing murder charges because we certainly arent innocent? We kill on a daily basis. We kill for food and those who say they dont eat meat still deprive animals of their habitat by simply being alive. This is a sad story. I feel sorry for the animals, but I would sure like to hear the other side of this story.

 

[RetrieverLove]

He shot them. What is the difference between that and the millions of dogs that get put to sleep?

That still does not, and never will make it morally right to shoot your dog. I can't even relate to where you are coming from.

 

[Buckshot]

How can you not relate to it? If they would have been put to sleep by someone in a spiffy white gown would that make it more palatable? I think there are times that it is morally right, infact it would be morally wrong not to end the life of your dog. If your dog was in terrible pain with no possible positive outcome. To allow animals to suffer is more of a crime then dispatching them IMO. So I would have to disagree with your "never" statement. Back to the topic, not enough information was given in the article to conclude that the person should be treated as a murderer.

 

[lakotasong]

Summitview. I am going to chose to disagree with you on that one. I don't think that a person has any right to take the life of their animal in that fashion. Killing them like that for no reason, to me, is murder. A life is a life.

The term "murder" opens up a whole new path for animal rights activists to take our rights as pet owners away even faster than they already are.

And also, a gunshot to the head (done correctly) is one of the most quick and painless ways for an animal to die.

I'm not agreeing with what the guy did, I'm not defending him. I'm just throwing some logic in here. And also, if he was such a horrid dog owner, think about it - his dogs are now at peace. Could have been worse.

 

[Buckshot]

The term "murder" opens up a whole new path for animal rights activists to take our rights as pet owners away even faster than they already are.

And also, a gunshot to the head (done correctly) is one of the most quick and painless ways for an animal to die.

I'm not agreeing with what the guy did, I'm not defending him. I'm just throwing some logic in here. And also, if he was such a horrid dog owner, think about it - his dogs are now at peace. Could have been worse.

I agree 100%

 

[JennSLK]

I have to agree with buckshot. I would never be able to do it, but it is the same as having a dog PTS. As long as it's done right and in the head.
As sick as it sounds

 

[RetrieverLove]

How can you not relate to it? If they would have been put to sleep by someone in a spiffy white gown would that make it more palatable? I think there are times that it is morally right, infact it would be morally wrong not to end the life of your dog. If your dog was in terrible pain with no possible positive outcome. To allow animals to suffer is more of a crime then dispatching them IMO. So I would have to disagree with your "never" statement. Back to the topic, not enough information was given in the article to conclude that the person should be treated as a murderer.

Actually, taking your dog in to be put to sleep sounds a hell of a lot more humane. I can't even imagine what kind of sicko would be able to shoot their own pet. But you are right, not enough info is given.

 

[JennSLK]

Actually, taking your dog in to be put to sleep sounds a hell of a lot more humane. I can't even imagine what kind of sicko would be able to shoot their own pet. But you are right, not enough info is given.

My dad has shot farm cats. But they were either sick and diyingorto badly hurt from a fight with another cat or cyote to live.

 

[Squidbert]

Actually, taking your dog in to be put to sleep sounds a hell of a lot more humane.

I don't necessarily agree with this. Though I would never be able to shoot my pet I can understand it since I am from a very small town and there are no vet services available there. One of my family members had a dog that was really suffering and instead of putting it through an hour and a half drive causing even more suffering and fear he did in fact end the dogs life with a gun. It was the hardest thing he's ever done. To me this doesn't make him a bad person.. the way I see it he was able to put aside his feelings and gave the dog what it needed. Peace. He threw up and cried for days.. wasn't able to sleep.. He loved that dog with all his heart.

I think that both a shot to the head, done right, and being put to sleep at the vet, are both humane. The difference in my opinion is that the vet route is obviously less gorey and easier to feel ok about. But from the position of the dog in question I don't think either is necessarily better than the other.
I'm certainly not defending people shooting pets for fun.. or for the wrong reasons at all.. but in some cases I do feel it is understandable. Difficult, but understandable.