Comments on: Charges Dropped Against Woman Who Made Faces At Police Dog

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 04:59:57 +0000

Maybe someone does need to give you a break, Stephanie. I am sorry if you were teased a lot or taught that teasing was not cruel. What is sad is that people with money can get away with just about anything, including far more serious charges than this one. And it is not because they are not arrested; they happen to have the greatest influence over prosecutors and judges. Some of these people are prosecutors and judges.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 01:34:06 +0000

I don’t think teasing is considered cruelty. Why don’t the cops go after the real abusers who don’t take care of their animals or beat them. Instead of wasting everyones time because someone made a stupid face. Give me a break. If this were a serious offense all children would be in jail.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:50:22 +0000

Listen, a dog is a dog and a cop is a cop. Even if I don’t like cops, in this case I have to side with the dog. Yes, this dog has powerful friends and yes, there was not evidence to prosecute a cruelty charge here, but because people tease dogs a lot, it still is not right. This woman sounds nasty and she’d probably scorn those who spend time defending her. (Except for what sounds like a well-paid lawyer.)
Since some communities are enacting very strict dangerous dog ordinances, I think we have to be equally strict about people teasing dogs. Just as you said, if somebody sets up your dog and reports it as being “aggressive”, the cops would have to at least investigate the incident. Unless you had the whole event on camera, I think your dog would be at a disadvantage. That is why I think we should be clear that teasing animals is a form of cruelty. (Even if you don’t like their owners.)

By: CathyA

CathyA — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:12:45 +0000

Sylvia, - teasing dogs is done all the time………then if the dog reacts the COPS come and get the DOG, not arrest the person for teasing the dog. So who’s the abuser there huh?

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 06:42:17 +0000

I don’t understand your sarcasm and I maintain that teasing a dog and trying to get it into trouble is cruel. (Whether you are .21 or not.) People do get away with being cruel to animals and children. Not all cruelty is against the law.

By: Benjamin

Benjamin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 04:13:36 +0000

Sylvia, you’re right! This woman might stare at them! OH NO!

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:54:11 +0000

You are defending a drunk taking out her problems on an animal? There is NEVER an excuse for that! I know someone who cares for retired police dogs. They put their lives willingly on the line for us every day. The cops did the right thing. This charge will stay on her record and be known if she has a pattern of animal abuse. Can you imagine what she might do to an animal or child when the cops are NOT watching her?

By: Lisa Clay

Lisa Clay — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:51:52 +0000

Could you imagine what would have happened if the dog had become agressive and hurt the woman? There would have been lawsuits to end all lawsuits.

By: Lynne

Lynne — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:14:13 +0000

After reading about REAL animal abuse, I’d just like to pop someone in this story.

By: Gary

Gary — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:54:51 +0000

Seriously, the next thing coming is staring at certain ethnic groups to be considered a hate crime. I already saw it in print somewhere but forgot where.