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The People News, a free newspaper serving Cleveland Tennessee (TN) and Bradley County Tennessee (Tn).
Of Bradley County Tn.
MARCH 2012
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by Ashley Murphy
I saw something on the local news recently that really got to me. It angered, hurt and saddened me all at the same time. It was a story out of Chattanooga about a 4-5 month old blue Pit Bull mix puppy. He had ran from his "owner's" yard and into the rescuing hands of someone who happened to be in the right place at the right time.
The rescuer saw that this puppy was in serious need of some help. Instead of turning the puppy away or running it off, this kind person decided to do something about it. She took the puppy in and, with money from her own pocket, tried to help this poor creature.
The rescuer named him Radar, which she said was due to his very large ears. He had burns all over his body. It is believed that the previous "owner" had poured battery acid over the little pup. In addition, after talking to neighbors of this horrid person, witnesses saw the puppy being kicked, punched, thrown, just flat out beaten in broad daylight in the front yard of this person's home.
The foster family said this disgusting treatment didn't seem to get Radar's spirits down and that he was actually a very fun and loving puppy who enjoyed to play. He got along well with children and other dogs and seemed to be happy with his new place. However, it wasn't long before Radar took a turn for the worse and it was determined he had Parvo. (For those of you that don't know, Parvo is a very deadly disease puppies can contract and even if caught early, cannot be cured.)
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Ashley Murphy
People News Assitant Editor
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At first it seemed Radar was going to be one of those extremely lucky pups that beat the disease and make it to live out his life with a loving family. But this wasn't the case. The vet said it was probably due to all of the other trauma that had happened to his little body and it just couldn't fight anymore. Radar is now in a place where no one can hurt him ever again.
Only an average of 1880 animal cruelty cases are reported per year. Of that average, 64.5% are cases involving dogs. To break it down even more, 25% of those cruelty cases involve Pit Bulls. This is pretty sad and disturbing, considering it is estimated that 63% of US households own a pet.
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Just like I never understood the thrill of domestic violence for some, I don't understand what sick, twisted psychopath gets a rush beating and torturing a pet. I don't understand some of the various laws across the states that let these people off so easy. Sure, this isn't a human they've almost murdered, or in some cases, murdered or left for dead, but that doesn't make it any less wrong. In most of the cases, these animals are helpless. Some are just puppies and too small to defend themselves and others are chained to the ground or a tree with limited movement and have no way to fend for themselves. Most of these animals require their humans to sustain life. If someone has taken on this responsibilty, they knew what was in store and what was called of them and yet they still act this way. I believe they should be punished accordingly.
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Chain them up for weeks on end on a short chain out in the prison yard in direct sunlight with no food, shelter or water. See how they like having battery acid poured over their body. Let them starve to do death caged up in a little enclosure. Cram them in a small fence with 30 or 40 other bodies as they defecate all over themselves.
Many of you may say that going about it that way makes me just as bad as them and that's no way to handle the situation. I say speak for yourself, just as I'm speaking for myself. I take no pity on these people. They are horrible, disgusting, sick, twisted degenerates and I would love nothing more than to see them rot amongst the dirt and maggots where they belong.
What about the ones who say they do the best they can, but they just can't afford it anymore, you say? They're just as stupid and twisted as those other jack wagons! People are out there to help! If you can longer care for your pet, reach out to those who do want to care for animals! I guarantee that someone will be willing to help you out or take the pet from you and give it a better home. It's got to be better than watching it slowly die and doing nothing about it. Right?
But I know there are some people out there too stupid to see the big picture. I still can't wrap my head around it. Dumb idiots.
For those who are smart and logical or those of you who are loving and caring, there's a new local rescue group that wishes to help. These are the same people who tried to give Radar a second chance. They have recently started a group to help prevent cruelty, neglect and death by offering rescue and rehab in Chattanooga and local surrounding areas. The group is Road to Recovery Rehab and Rescue. Most dogs so far are pit or pit mixes, due to the high rate of cruelty against the breed, but Road to Recovery won't discriminate. They want to reach out to any breed who may be in danger or in need.
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The puppy to the left is one of the rescued dogs the group currently has. They said they got him off the side of the road where he was wondering. As big as his ears are, this poor little guy is deaf! They've named him Leo and he's about 4-5 months old. Yes, he is a pit mix.
I absolutely love his ears to death and he's so unbelievably adorable! We already have a Great Dane who stays in the house and we haven't got enough room for another dog at the this time or I would have already snatched him up!
They say he is very playful and loves other dogs. Being a puppy, he's still in the chewing and potty training stage. They say he is learning quickly with hand signals, but due to his being deaf patience is the key.
I just wish I could have this little cutie!!
And please remember...Serious, Responsible and Compassionate People Only!
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