Comments on: Officer Shoots Retired Police Dog Because Of Illness http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704 Essential news for cats, dogs and pet owners. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:43:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Jenni http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-255618 Jenni Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:23:57 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-255618 The AVMA also testified in court that hanging a hog until it died was humane. Don't listen to the propaganda. The AVMA also testified in court that hanging a hog until it died was humane. Don’t listen to the propaganda.

]]> By: karl http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-247213 karl Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:56:12 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-247213 How did they euthanize Ol' Yeller? When you grow up on a farm, like Thomas Jefferson wanted all of us to do, you get a different set of values. Hard work and doing things yourself are virtues, not something to be avoided. Just like it's ok to have some free speech until someone gets offended, then it's wrong - that's how it works today. Don't like it? Get screamed at be the media and these people who like to hear themselves in comment boxes agreeing about how much they are turned off by whatever. They stand around and agree with each other, and the result is a first amendment that is ok so long as it's what the media likes - and no one will fight for it. The animal rights activist who said "Oh, it could have gone wrong and then what?" Gee, if you're a shooter you know you don't do it until it will go right. Use a gun with more than one shell. Are these people seriously dumb enough to think that when you shoot an animal you unload into it wherever until it stops moving? It's plenty humane when you know what you're doing. I'm against torturing animals for fun or whatever. That said, I'd much rather be shot than deal with lethal injection or ol' sparky. Why do you think they strap you down for it? There is a story of a man whose barn was on fire, so he took out his rifle and shot every one of his cows so they wouldn't burn alive. I'm sure he was sick in the head, too, not compassionate about the animals. How did they euthanize Ol’ Yeller? When you grow up on a farm, like Thomas Jefferson wanted all of us to do, you get a different set of values. Hard work and doing things yourself are virtues, not something to be avoided. Just like it’s ok to have some free speech until someone gets offended, then it’s wrong - that’s how it works today. Don’t like it? Get screamed at be the media and these people who like to hear themselves in comment boxes agreeing about how much they are turned off by whatever. They stand around and agree with each other, and the result is a first amendment that is ok so long as it’s what the media likes - and no one will fight for it.

The animal rights activist who said “Oh, it could have gone wrong and then what?” Gee, if you’re a shooter you know you don’t do it until it will go right. Use a gun with more than one shell. Are these people seriously dumb enough to think that when you shoot an animal you unload into it wherever until it stops moving? It’s plenty humane when you know what you’re doing. I’m against torturing animals for fun or whatever. That said, I’d much rather be shot than deal with lethal injection or ol’ sparky. Why do you think they strap you down for it?

There is a story of a man whose barn was on fire, so he took out his rifle and shot every one of his cows so they wouldn’t burn alive. I’m sure he was sick in the head, too, not compassionate about the animals.

]]> By: rene http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-242385 rene Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:58:16 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-242385 it is wrong 2 hert a police dog.i have a german sheperd he is only 2 years old he is not a police dog but the point is that man should be arested!!!it is a inasent dog it is sad what pepole treat dogs,cat (eta) poorly it is wrong 2 hert a police dog.i have a german sheperd he is only 2 years old he is not a police dog but the point is that man should be arested!!!it is a inasent dog it is sad what pepole treat dogs,cat (eta) poorly

]]> By: Emily S. http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-183850 Emily S. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:08:37 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-183850 I also forgot to say that the officer didnt take this lightly and has to be suffering emotionally from it and to make it worse the blood-sucking media as well as everyone who hates him is making this time harder for him. He did it out of love for the dog. It was humane-although not the prettiest way to go. The only reason I think it wasnt the best idea is becaus the dog was popular and everyone knew him so he should have gone to the vet to be euthanized via injection to avoid ignorant angry remarks made by the public. Also to "Donna" how did you know he didnt hesitate? were you there when he did it? I also forgot to say that the officer didnt take this lightly and has to be suffering emotionally from it and to make it worse the blood-sucking media as well as everyone who hates him is making this time harder for him. He did it out of love for the dog. It was humane-although not the prettiest way to go. The only reason I think it wasnt the best idea is becaus the dog was popular and everyone knew him so he should have gone to the vet to be euthanized via injection to avoid ignorant angry remarks made by the public. Also to “Donna” how did you know he didnt hesitate? were you there when he did it?

]]> By: Emily S. http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-183846 Emily S. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:53:02 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-183846 I think he should have used better judgement because he was an officer and that dog was his partner. I do understand his side of this though. If an animal is suffering immensely and is going to die anyway then the best thing to do is put it out of its pain. A lot of people grew up with that being taught to them. I had to do this with my German Shepherd, but I put her down with an injection at the vet. As much as I hate to say it, Shooting a dog behind the ear, If youre going to at all, is the best place because it will die instantly and not feel any pain. This method however is grusome and I can't see how anyone can put a gun to the head of an animal they were close too. I do understand that growing up in a rural background this may have been the best idea at the time and the dog died in the comfort of its own home, but still....not the brightest idea in the world. I think he should have used better judgement because he was an officer and that dog was his partner. I do understand his side of this though. If an animal is suffering immensely and is going to die anyway then the best thing to do is put it out of its pain. A lot of people grew up with that being taught to them. I had to do this with my German Shepherd, but I put her down with an injection at the vet. As much as I hate to say it, Shooting a dog behind the ear, If youre going to at all, is the best place because it will die instantly and not feel any pain. This method however is grusome and I can’t see how anyone can put a gun to the head of an animal they were close too. I do understand that growing up in a rural background this may have been the best idea at the time and the dog died in the comfort of its own home, but still….not the brightest idea in the world.

]]> By: mark c http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-168533 mark c Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:12:38 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-168533 i am dog lover all dogs and cat have the right to to be spoild rotten untill the time of when they have a health issue and need proper vet care there are laws in place that you can not hurt a cop the same laws should apply-note only if a dog or cat passes in ones sleep that is much better for the dog and handler i am dog lover all dogs and cat have the right to to be spoild rotten untill the time of when they have a health issue and need proper vet care there are laws in place that you can not hurt a cop the same laws should apply-note only if a dog or cat passes in ones sleep that is much better for the dog and handler

]]> By: anna http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-165145 anna Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:52:04 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-165145 ...he had all the right to make that decision. Do You people think that he has no feelings?! Kozars was his dog, his partner...they both saved each other. All You people who hates him for that look at yourself...how clean is Your past? What have You done in Your life? Deputy Willcox serves our community...why all of You call him names? He didnt deserve it...that's how You people THANKS to our HEROS?!...it is so sad...it is so sad that so many of us are ready to judge this man. …he had all the right to make that decision. Do You people think that he has no feelings?! Kozars was his dog, his partner…they both saved each other. All You people who hates him for that look at yourself…how clean is Your past? What have You done in Your life? Deputy Willcox serves our community…why all of You call him names? He didnt deserve it…that’s how You people THANKS to our HEROS?!…it is so sad…it is so sad that so many of us are ready to judge this man.

]]> By: mark http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-123476 mark Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:29:03 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-123476 the dog was his partner. im sure he didnt take this lightly. im sure he was sad and didnt want to shoot him. why take the dog to a stranger to be injected? he had a special bond with his dog and wanted to be the one to put him down. leave the man alone to grieve for his loss. the dog was his partner.
im sure he didnt take this lightly.
im sure he was sad and didnt want to shoot him.
why take the dog to a stranger to be injected?
he had a special bond with his dog and wanted to be the one to put him down.
leave the man alone to grieve for his loss.

]]> By: pr http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-121933 pr Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:55:27 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-121933 The AVMA considers using a gun as a perfectly humane method of putting an amial down. It is one of the primary methods for putting down a horse. Look under their website: http://www.avma.org/issues/animal_welfare/unwanted_horses_faq.asp "There are three methods acceptable for the euthanasia of horses: chemical euthanasia, with pentobarbital or a pentobarbital combination (euthanasia solution); gunshot; and penetrating captive bolt.". The method is no less humane when done to a dog. The officer may or may not have made a correct decision regarding the dog's illness, but the method he chose was one out of love -- rather than take the animal to a place with needles and technicians and where he might or might not be allowed to have "his human" with him (It's not always allowed in every vet office), the officer chose to have the dog die quickly, doing something he enjoyed. How sad that everyone seems to be into condeming him for that. As for humans, "death with dignity" is a major issue for most people as opposed to dying hooked up to umpteen tubes. Plenty of people choose guns for suicide precisely because it is quick and usually very effective. The AVMA considers using a gun as a perfectly humane method of putting an amial down. It is one of the primary methods for putting down a horse. Look under their website: http://www.avma.org/issues/ani.....es_faq.asp
“There are three methods acceptable for the euthanasia of horses: chemical euthanasia, with pentobarbital or a pentobarbital combination (euthanasia solution); gunshot; and penetrating captive bolt.”. The method is no less humane when done to a dog. The officer may or may not have made a correct decision regarding the dog’s illness, but the method he chose was one out of love — rather than take the animal to a place with needles and technicians and where he might or might not be allowed to have “his human” with him (It’s not always allowed in every vet office), the officer chose to have the dog die quickly, doing something he enjoyed. How sad that everyone seems to be into condeming him for that. As for humans, “death with dignity” is a major issue for most people as opposed to dying hooked up to umpteen tubes. Plenty of people choose guns for suicide precisely because it is quick and usually very effective.

]]> By: NH http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-121626 NH Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:30:14 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-121626 What the hell is this? Old Yeller!? That cop should be thrown off the force! What a loser! What the hell is this? Old Yeller!? That cop should be thrown off the force! What a loser!

]]> By: Donna http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-121365 Donna Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:40:35 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-121365 A poor desision maker with a gun and a badge..................not a good idea. Able to kill his partner with out any hesitation.............loose cannon. Needs to removed from police work. Judgement call....way off base.Compassion level........0 REMOVE HIM ! Walking time bomb. A poor desision maker with a gun and a badge………………not a good idea. Able to kill his partner with out any hesitation………….loose cannon. Needs to removed from police work. Judgement call….way off base.Compassion level……..0 REMOVE HIM ! Walking time bomb.

]]> By: Velvet's Dad http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-121177 Velvet's Dad Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:35:51 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-121177 Jack has inserted his irrational diatribes in this site before. Best thing to do is just ignore him. Unfortunately, he has more than a few screws loose. Jack has inserted his irrational diatribes in this site before. Best thing to do is just ignore him. Unfortunately, he has more than a few screws loose.

]]> By: Hazel Chambers http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-120974 Hazel Chambers Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:05:44 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-120974 And Don.....no one has advocated disarming anyone here....what we have stated is that guns should be used in a responsible manner....not for killing your partner as this creep did. Talk to your vet about the euthanasia process....a sedative such as ketamine is used so the animal feels no pain if done properly. As for the death penalty....I do not support it because it is far more expensive and mistakes can be made.....if someone does a horrid crime....lock them up and thow away the key. And Don…..no one has advocated disarming anyone here….what we have stated is that guns should be used in a responsible manner….not for killing your partner as this creep did.

Talk to your vet about the euthanasia process….a sedative such as ketamine is used so the animal feels no pain if done properly.

As for the death penalty….I do not support it because it is far more expensive and mistakes can be made…..if someone does a horrid crime….lock them up and thow away the key.

]]> By: Hazel Chambers http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-120973 Hazel Chambers Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:02:48 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-120973 Who let Jack out of the nut house? Animal rights people hate animals and want to poison them! Jack...do you wear tin foil on your head so you can get these messages from outer space? I am not going to bother addressing your comments because they are obviously the delusional rantings of a lunatic. Folks....he is a troll ignore this nut case...he does not deserve a second of our time. Who let Jack out of the nut house? Animal rights people hate animals and want to poison them!

Jack…do you wear tin foil on your head so you can get these messages from outer space?

I am not going to bother addressing your comments because they are obviously the delusional rantings of a lunatic.

Folks….he is a troll ignore this nut case…he does not deserve a second of our time.

]]> By: Sharon http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-120835 Sharon Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:49:01 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/florida-officer-shoots-retired-police-dog-because-of-illness-4704#comment-120835 When my mom was dying of cancer she was in so much pain she asked my dad to take her out back and shoot her. Do you think he did it? He was a cop and there is no way in hell he would ever hurt a person or an animal unless it was in self-defense. How sick was the dog? What was wrong with it? Why wasn't it taken to a vet? to let that animal (and I'm talking about the cop here) loose on the street with a gun is insanity. How many people has he shot and how many of those killings were justifiable? People like that belong in jail. He deserves to go to prison. I'm sure there are a few dog lovers there that would show him what sick is. When my mom was dying of cancer she was in so much pain she asked my dad to take her out back and shoot her. Do you think he did it? He was a cop and there is no way in hell he would ever hurt a person or an animal unless it was in self-defense.

How sick was the dog? What was wrong with it? Why wasn’t it taken to a vet? to let that animal (and I’m talking about the cop here) loose on the street with a gun is insanity. How many people has he shot and how many of those killings were justifiable? People like that belong in jail. He deserves to go to prison. I’m sure there are a few dog lovers there that would show him what sick is.

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