Why don't we donate to Max's cause - Page 2

Get A Real Dog:  This is a great idea.  I would like to donate $25.00 in memory of my Reno who passed away a few months ago.  I still feel her loss and can imagine that Max's owners are devastated over the way they lost him.  A puppy has such rejuvenating powers and just maybe one could help ease their pain just a little bit.

 HB92649: As for Yellow Rose, I am sure from her previous posts and concern for her puppies as well as other dogs on this board, that she asks the proper questions.  Unfortunately, people lie.  If they went to one breeder who asked - Do you have a fenced in yard and they answered no and were denied a puppy - you can bet that the next time they were asked that question it would be yes we have a fence.  I don't agree with chaining a dog outside, especially when one is not home, but can certainly sympathize with Max's owners because what happened to this family is certainly a high price to pay for a mistake like that.   When I picked up Reno, I lived in a townhome community, with no fence.  I had to walk her 3 x a day, which I did for the first 8 years of her life until we moved to a house with a yard that could be fenced in.  Just having a fence does not make one a better owner then someone without a fence.    When you have a fence, most people tend to walk their dogs a lot less, me included.  You can think that the puppy is off to the perfect home, and find out later that the person totally snowed you.  Just not fair to assume the breeder did not ask the right questions. 

Once it is determined where to send the donation, I will be happy to contribute.

Cheryl

I feel terribly sorry for what the Mattia family has been through, I could only imagine their pain and suffering. 

Brittany,

I agree with you on this one, I would like to know the outcome first and see justice served first before I go and donate money to buy a new puppy.   

And as a breeder I would definately require a fenced area instead of a tie out.  I lost my very first GSD due to being tied out, it was my own ignorance, and I have regreted it every day since I lost him.  I would never allow one of my pups to be on a tie out. 

Blitzen,

I believe that Sharon Mattia asked on one of her first posts if anyone could recommend an East German breeder that they were looking to get another pup.

Best wishes,

E. Painting       

First of all, I have no problem donating money for a good cause, however, this situation gives me pause before donating.

I am not crazy about donating money to replace their dog when there are plenty of dogs needing homes, that cost no more than an adoption fee of 25 to 45 bucks.  Literally millions in shelters around the world.

Secondly, the wanted member of this family, should be the one replacing his family's pet.  It is 80% his fault that this occurred.

Lastly, the officer who shot the dog, if he has ANY remorse at all, that this incident happened, should offer to replace their dog, even if he does not feel that it was in any way his fault.  That is what police departments do.  Community relations.  I know that on my department, the city had an office of "Moral Claims", which would reimburse citizens for their dogs shot by police.  It would also reimburse people who's car got damaged by "pot holes", and also repair damage to doors that the police would "kick in" when serving drug warrants and they did not find any drugs in the house.  It is not an admission of any guilt, but rather a moral obligation that the city felt.

I understand that this incident occurred in a smaller city that probably does not have a Moral Claims office, however, it still has a police department and a city/town administration.  The officer, or the officers department/comrades, or more appropriately, the town/city administration, should be the ones replacing this families pet.  I just know the the wanted member of the family won't.  He didn't even pay support for his own children.

One last side comment.  If the officer who shot the dog, for whatever reason, for whatever justification, does not or did not, offer to replace this family's dog.  Then he is not my kind of officer.  I/we do not know if he did or not, but if he is worth anything at all, he will.

i don't know whether  ya'll thought of this or not, but the reason those papers were being served in the first place was for non-support of CHILDREN.  now, i feel as badly as anyone else about what happened to the dog, but should the dog's fate take precedence over CHILDREN?  it looks to me, like these folks have more problems than the loss of the dog.  i don't mean to be unsympathetic, but some folks have problems in setting down priorities.  taking care of one's family should come before the pets.  if they cannot afford child support, they probably cannot really afford a dog either.  they need to get their ducks in a row before even thinking of getting another dog.

JMHO

pjp