Animal Cruelty

• GoChiefs

  

  LJ;1590411 wrote:Oh shut the fuck up.

  But, but, but...I'm in England! I've traveled the world, and I've never seen dogs tied up ANYWHERE except SE Ohio, West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and some parts of Virginia!!!
• Manhattan Buckeye

  LJ;1590411 wrote:Oh shut the fuck up.

  That was helpful.
• Tiernan

  I'd put down about half of you if I could.
• Manhattan Buckeye

  Just for the record, I said that dogs should be treated with respect, that makes me the bad guy, really LJ!
• Manhattan Buckeye

  Tiernan;1590416 wrote:I'd put down about half of you if I could.

  Half of us should? And people gripe about you!
• Raw Dawgin' it

  

  I'm in late - but one time a chicken attacked me and I hit the thing like a baseball with a 2x4. I've also punched a dog in the head before after being bit.
• LJ

  

  Manhattan Buckeye;1590417 wrote:Just for the record, I said that dogs should be treated with respect, that makes me the bad guy, really LJ!

  It's the way you are going about it. Plus your idea of respect is a little off
• Manhattan Buckeye

  you mean like your message? effing? really?
  
  We are talking about a serious problem, and for the most part it is civil and we get this? Why aren't you banned, or at least use earmuffs.:
  
  Oh shut the fuck up.
  
  -edit we can use earmuffs, you can say anything you want, but the effing, why do it?
• friendfromlowry

  OSH;1590281 wrote:I guess I don't see how this is cruel? It may be cruel if he didn't provide a shelter and/or some hay for insulation.
  
  Dogs are animals. Animals have lived in the wild for how many years? I grew up in southeast Ohio (seems like several on here have) and we never once had our dogs in our house or garage during any weather. They were free to roam all the time. They had a pen they could go to if they wanted. As long as the dogs can get out of the conditions through a roof, wall, or something similar, they'll be fine.

  
  I know animals are resilient and have ways of surviving and keeping warm that humans couldn't. Everyone is different, but I think if I'm going to go to the trouble of owning pets, I'm going to at least provide them better conditions than they'd find in the wild anyways. I could understand keeping them outside (with shelter) in the rain, snow, and heat. But when it gets negative zero like it has several times this year, IMO, it's a dick move to still keep them out.
• LJ

  

  Manhattan Buckeye;1590426 wrote:you mean like your message? effing? really?
  
  We are talking about a serious problem, and for the most part it is civil and we get this? Why aren't you banned, or at least use earmuffs.:
  
  Oh shut the fuck up.

  I deal with animal cruelty constantly. It is a part of my life. From helping with local rescues, to listening to cases that my wife tells me everyday. People like you, who act snobby as fuck, are not who is needed. Calling people rubes because they leave their dog outside is ridiculous. It's about education, not degradation.
• GoChiefs

  

  friendfromlowry;1590431 wrote:I know animals are resilient and have ways of surviving and keeping warm that humans couldn't. Everyone is different, but I think if I'm going to go to the trouble of owning pets, I'm going to at least provide them better conditions than they'd find in the wild anyways. I could understand keeping them outside (with shelter) in the rain, snow, and heat. But when it gets negative zero like it has several times this year, IMO, it's a dick move to still keep them out.

  Growing up, my parents would try to bring our dogs inside when it was so cold out, and what would they do? Claw the fuck out of the door because they wanted back outside.
• Manhattan Buckeye

  The effing again, why do you do it?
  
  And anyone leaving their dogs outside in Ohio is cruel.
• LJ

  

  Manhattan Buckeye;1590436 wrote:The effing again, why do you do it?
  
  And anyone leaving their dogs outside in Ohio is cruel.

  Good for you, but you aren't here doing anything about it, so shut the fuck up.
• GoChiefs

  

  LJ;1590439 wrote:shut the fuck up.

  
• Manhattan Buckeye

  LJ;1590439 wrote:Good for you, but you aren't here doing anything about it, so shut the fuck up.

  I don't have to, you guys ruin for it yourselves. Internet tough guy.
• Zombaypirate

  se-alum;1590156 wrote:Do dogs serve a greater purpose than cattle?

  Yes dogs are slaves and cows are allowed to roam free......... until it is time to eat them.
• Zombaypirate

  Manhattan Buckeye;1590436 wrote:The effing again, why do you do it?
  
  And anyone leaving their dogs outside in Ohio is cruel.

  Depends on the dog. A Siberian husky will be fine outside just like a wolf will. Dogs live outside all the time in very cold temps.
• se-alum

  

  LOL @ MB coming back from England to put an end to animal cruelty! Will you be blogging about your crusade? It sounds like something I would like to follow.
• like_that

  

  I lived overseas for a good portion of my life, and dogs lived outside all the time. More so than they do in the states. Hate when people think it's not humane to disallow dogs to live inside their homes.
• queencitybuckeye

  like_that;1590535 wrote:I lived overseas for a good portion of my life, and dogs lived outside all the time. More so than they do in the states. Hate when people think it's not humane to disallow dogs to live inside their homes.

  Depends on the dog and the climate.
• QuakerOats

  My dogs better than your dog
  
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi84maqHgxg
• like_that

  

  queencitybuckeye;1590539 wrote:Depends on the dog and the climate.

  I can understand if it gets too cold you bring the dog in, but for the most part they all can handle the weather.
• HitsRus

  

  I can understand if it gets too cold you bring the dog in, but for the most part they all can handle the weather.

  ...provided they have shelter, food, and water. A dog house with food water and some sort of bedding will be enough for most kinds of weather. The important thing is to know you can be prosecuted if you neglect your animals, so use some common sense. If you are dealing with sub-zero temperatures and wend chills, it only makes sense to give your outdoor pets a little extra help...bring them in or even in the garage or barn. There have benn several cases of animal neglect on the news lately... and most involve having an animal tied up and left unattended.
• HitsRus

  

  I wanted to add this...but for some reason the edit function is not working....
  
  Be particularly careful during the summer months and periods of extreme heat, also. Don't leave your animal unattended in an enclosed vehicle, and make sure they have access to shade and water.
• like_that

  

  HitsRus;1590559 wrote:...provided they have shelter, food, and water. A dog house with food water and some sort of bedding will be enough for most kinds of weather. The important thing is to know you can be prosecuted if you neglect your animals, so use some common sense. If you are dealing with sub-zero temperatures and wend chills, it only makes sense to give your outdoor pets a little extra help...bring them in or even in the garage or barn. There have benn several cases of animal neglect on the news lately... and most involve having an animal tied up and left unattended.

  Yes, you still have to take care of the dog. I wasn't suggesting being a total POS and leaving your dog out there to fend for itself.