Owning pets is like having children in that they require daily care. Responsible pet owners understand that the animal is part of their family and must be treated as such. I don’t own any pets and am happy that way. I have chosen not to take on the responsibility inherent in pet ownership. I’ve raised my family and don’t feel the need to fill the “void” in my empty nest. That said, I couldn’t sit by and do nothing when I read of such terrific atrocities being inflicted on dogs right here in Troy NY.
It infuriates me to read about dogs living in their own feces or pit bulls being trained to fight, living in cages in a dark basement. Unfortunately, far too many people own pets that shouldn’t. Even sadder is that these same pet owners have children too. And that’s what really scares me. If this is how they handle their animals, I wonder how they treat their kids?
How many times did someone try to reach out to Troy’s Animal Control Officer to report an issue only to be frustrated by not being able to get through to him? I know of a situation of possible animal abuse occurring right now that isn’t being investigated because the real citizen of Troy who has been trying to report it hasn’t been able to get a message through to Troy’s Animal Control Officer. Thankfully, The Record’s SeeClickFix gave this person an ability to let people know what has been going on. Action is being taken to get this checked out.
Come to find out, through communicating with my TPD Community Police officer, the answering machine assigned to the ACO broke down some time ago. Rather than having it repaired, the chief has requested a replacement. Hopefully it will be installed soon as it seems that crimes against animals in Troy are increasing as quickly as other violent crimes are.
4 comments:
I think maybe the Owner should spend the same amount of time out on the Back Porch as this poor helpless, trapped, Dog.
I'd be all for that Tina. As long as he had to also eat where he did his "business" and got washed down the same way the poor animal has been, at least according to the report online. This is blatantly a case of inappropriate pet ownership. I pray this isn't a family pet. Can you imagine what the children are learning in that environment? Truly scary.
Studies show that the way people treat animals is definitely reflected in the way they treat human beings. Serial killers were often the bizarre little kids who like to torture small animals. Thanks very much for your words and for your action on this. Dartlady, as usual, you are right on target! Missvonnie
Thanks for reminding me of the studies Anonymous. I firmly believe that someone who abuses animals also abuses the humans they interact with daily. The abuse may not be visible but it must be there.
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