Hello Richard,
>MM>I would like to figure out ways to reduce hoarding and backyard
>MM>breeding in the puppy mill variety. My idea is to seize the property
>MM>such as the home and or the vehicles to help cover the costs of
>MM>taking care of these animals.
RW>
>RW>we've got quite enough now, but, remember that property
>RW>seizures are only for folks involved in so-called crimes of
>RW>a consensual nature, such as the guy growing some weed
>RW>under grow lights in his basement. Then we seize property.
>RW>Protecting dogs and cats, low on the priority ladder. Also
>RW>remember that property seizure is a weapon we only use
>RW>against those whose points of view we don't like.
>BK>All true. There has been a lot of coverage of abuse and neglect of
>BK>dogs in the local press. The former dog warden was hounded out of
>BK>office by the daily newspaper on a crusade to stop the killing of
>BK>dogs in the pound, esp pit bulls.
>BK>They got a new dog warden, and things haven't changed much. Seems
>BK>the issue is not as simple as they thought. They got the rules
>BK>restricting ownership of pit bulls repealed, after all pit bulls
>BK>aren't dangerous.
RW>Yep, see that all over. pEople are scared of my
RW>Rottweiler. My Rottweiler is a good dog, but no, if you
RW>broke in here I couldn't guarantee your safety, or if
RW>she thought you threatened my lady.
A responsible dog owner will make sure that no "accidents" happen.
That is not to say that a burglar is safe from burglarizing a home
where a dog sets the rules...
RW>
>BK>All to many who want to own dogs considered dangerous are *NOT*
>BK>responsible.
RW>Indeed, and usually they own multiple animals and aren't
RW>that smart in either training the animals or interacting
RW>with them.
The problem is, most folks who own pit bulls (and certain other large
breeds) do so for illegal activities (dog fighting). The vocal cords of
these dogs are usually cut so the dogs will not be able to make a sound
when wounded in a fight. The dogs that are hurt too badly are usually
either put down or set loose. As well as those dogs that are too old to
continue fighting.
That is not to say that pit bulls are "bad" animals. They can be
excellent pets, as long as they are properly cared for and not abused.
For example, President Teddy Roosevelt had a pit bull that he kept in
the White House, the dog being well-mannered around guests.
Any dog can be abused and made into a vicious animal, including
a chihuahua. It is people who raise a dog to be what it is. With
rare exception, dogs (regardless of breed) that are properly trained
are not a problem. Each breed does have a different temperament,
and each dog is unique. But responsible owners of those dogs take
that into account.
RW>My rottie could take your arm off with one bite no doubt.
Rottweillers are an old breed, used extensively by Romans.
Just because they have the physical ability to eat you alive
does not mean they cannot be trained to serve man.
RW>YEs I play and rough house with her a bit, but I'm also
RW>very cautious how I play and rough house with her. Just the
RW>other day I threw away one of those rope pull toys because
RW>she'd unraveled both ends. Playing "tug o war" with her
RW>using it would have endangered me. I'll get her another at
RW>the store, but that one was no longer a safe toy, for
RW>neither of us.
It is the ball that dogs go nuts over. Any ball. As long
as the dog can pick it up with its mouth. Used with discretion,
the dog can be trained to do *anything* an owner wants. The
ball is an even better reward than a bone. Really. I kid you
not.
--Lee
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