Comments on: Python Swallows Pet Dog In Australia http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817 Essential news for cats, dogs and pet owners. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:00:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Hazel Chambers http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127854 Hazel Chambers Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:43:10 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127854 I can not fathom the reasoning of those making excuses for the negligent owners of this dog. I would think anyone with a working brain cell would act if a 110 pound snake was in the house. The poor dog died a horrible and unnecessary death. Why did they not call someone then? Why did they not find how the snake was getting in? I can not fathom the reasoning of those making excuses for the negligent owners of this dog.

I would think anyone with a working brain cell would act if a 110 pound snake was in the house.

The poor dog died a horrible and unnecessary death.

Why did they not call someone then? Why did they not find how the snake was getting in?

]]> By: Nora and Rufus http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127813 Nora and Rufus Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:29:51 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127813 The story says the snake was approx 110 lbs. Where is everyone getting 50lbs??? The snake was 16 foot long. HELLO. Large, predatory reptile comes into your home on the hunt........REMOVE THE SNAKE FROM THE PREMISES. They are natural predators and anyone with half a brain would know that. The people who owned the dog are negligent and responsible for the dogs death and they must be intolerably ignorant. The story says the snake was approx 110 lbs. Where is everyone getting 50lbs??? The snake was 16 foot long. HELLO. Large, predatory reptile comes into your home on the hunt……..REMOVE THE SNAKE FROM THE PREMISES. They are natural predators and anyone with half a brain would know that. The people who owned the dog are negligent and responsible for the dogs death and they must be intolerably ignorant.

]]> By: Debby M http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127787 Debby M Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:17:27 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127787 If I found a snake in my house, I would get my 4 cats and me out of the house, and then hire someone to come in and kill it. That poor dog. Those people don't deserve to have another one. If I found a snake in my house, I would get my 4 cats and me out of the house, and then hire someone to come in and kill it. That poor dog. Those people don’t deserve to have another one.

]]> By: Hazel Chambers http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127542 Hazel Chambers Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:04:52 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127542 The snake was not evil....just acting as nature meant for him to do. Wild animals everywhere are being pushed off their land....re: the horrible elephant culling story. I will say though that if it would have saved the dog....I would have killed the snake. And YES...the owners were idiots....why and how does a 50 pound snake get in your house...and if it appeared to be stalking the dog...why not take suitable precautions for the dog? The snake was not evil….just acting as nature meant for him to do.

Wild animals everywhere are being pushed off their land….re: the horrible elephant culling story.

I will say though that if it would have saved the dog….I would have killed the snake.

And YES…the owners were idiots….why and how does a 50 pound snake get in your house…and if it appeared to be stalking the dog…why not take suitable precautions for the dog?

]]> By: Eccles http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127335 Eccles Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:55:57 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127335 "it’s just a sad story of what happens when wild animals come into urban areas." Really? What I think you actually meant to say was: "it’s just a sad story of what happens when urban areas encroach into wild animals habitats." subtle difference! “it’s just a sad story of what happens when wild animals come into urban areas.”

Really? What I think you actually meant to say was:

“it’s just a sad story of what happens when urban areas encroach into wild animals habitats.”

subtle difference!

]]> By: ludivine http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127235 ludivine Sun, 02 Mar 2008 06:30:26 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127235 I agree with Joan, i would have tried to save that dog no matter what happened to the snake. I can't help feeling like they were trying to get rid of the dog...... The Mother should be prosecuted! I agree with Joan, i would have tried to save that dog no matter what happened to the snake.
I can’t help feeling like they were trying to get rid of the dog……

The Mother should be prosecuted!

]]> By: Furbabies http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127206 Furbabies Sun, 02 Mar 2008 02:53:21 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127206 Possibly the people allowed the dog to be eaten by the snake? Maybe they didn't want the dog anymore? Any way you look at this, these people should be held responsible for this dog's death. By not using preventive measures, they effectively caused this poor pup's demise. Possibly the people allowed the dog to be eaten by the snake? Maybe they didn’t want the dog anymore? Any way you look at this, these people should be held responsible for this dog’s death. By not using preventive measures, they effectively caused this poor pup’s demise.

]]> By: Joan http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127145 Joan Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:10:11 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127145 "Todd Rose, the manager of the zoo, said removing the half-swallowed dog could have harmed or even killed the python because the dog could have clawed the snake which would have caused internal damage." and the problem with killing the snake and possibly saving the dog was?? if i saw that happening, sorry, no way woulod that snake be living right now. linda said "So you all know how to remove a 50 lb snake from your home? Or know that if you see it near your dog’s bed, and then see it leave, that it’s going to come back? And exactly how *do* you protect your dog from a snake? Inquiring minds want to know. This isn’t bad parenting, it’s just a sad story of what happens when wild animals come into urban areas." well, yeah, if i see a snake IN my house, near my dogs bed, i would assume it would come back. and yes, bad parenting, bad pet owners, and just plain stupid people. “Todd Rose, the manager of the zoo, said removing the half-swallowed dog could have harmed or even killed the python because the dog could have clawed the snake which would have caused internal damage.”

and the problem with killing the snake and possibly saving the dog was??

if i saw that happening, sorry, no way woulod that snake be living right now.

linda said
“So you all know how to remove a 50 lb snake from your home? Or know that if you see it near your dog’s bed, and then see it leave, that it’s going to come back?

And exactly how *do* you protect your dog from a snake? Inquiring minds want to know.

This isn’t bad parenting, it’s just a sad story of what happens when wild animals come into urban areas.”

well, yeah, if i see a snake IN my house, near my dogs bed, i would assume it would come back. and yes, bad parenting, bad pet owners, and just plain stupid people.

]]> By: Sharon http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127050 Sharon Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:56:19 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127050 the adult human in this story is an idiot, whoever said the children were next to be attacked was right. people like her should not be allowed to have pets or children! the adult human in this story is an idiot, whoever said the children were next to be attacked was right. people like her should not be allowed to have pets or children!

]]> By: ludivine http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127004 ludivine Sat, 01 Mar 2008 07:02:00 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-127004 what I don't understand is: the family knew that the dog was been watched by the snake. why in heaven's name did they not protect their poor dog. they are responsable for the dogs death and should have to answer for it. what I don’t understand is: the family knew that the dog was been watched by the snake. why in heaven’s name did they not protect their poor dog. they are responsable for the dogs death and should have to answer for it.

]]> By: Denise http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-126914 Denise Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:34:10 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-126914 I am sure 100% that I would have killed that snake. I know it was just being a snake. I don't know but the stupid people should have known that dog was prey for that snake. Linda I totally agree. that snake should have never been around that little dog. it makes me sick, Haze you said it all. how could the owner have thought that dog would be safe. I am sure 100% that I would have killed that snake. I know it was just being a snake. I don’t know but the stupid people should have known that dog was prey for that snake. Linda I totally agree. that snake should have never been around that little dog. it makes me sick, Haze you said it all. how could the owner have thought that dog would be safe.

]]> By: The Lioness http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-126869 The Lioness Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:12:40 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-126869 This was sad. I'm glad they are not choosing to kill the snake, though. It was just being a snake. What an unfortunate accident. ~The Lioness This was sad. I’m glad they are not choosing to kill the snake, though. It was just being a snake.

What an unfortunate accident.

~The Lioness

]]> By: Linda's Cats http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-126806 Linda's Cats Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:29:03 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-126806 So you all know how to remove a 50 lb snake from your home? Or know that if you see it near your dog's bed, and then see it leave, that it's going to come back? And exactly how *do* you protect your dog from a snake? Inquiring minds want to know. This isn't bad parenting, it's just a sad story of what happens when wild animals come into urban areas. So you all know how to remove a 50 lb snake from your home? Or know that if you see it near your dog’s bed, and then see it leave, that it’s going to come back?

And exactly how *do* you protect your dog from a snake? Inquiring minds want to know.

This isn’t bad parenting, it’s just a sad story of what happens when wild animals come into urban areas.

]]> By: Hazel Chambers http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-126790 Hazel Chambers Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:14:01 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-126790 WHY did the "guardian" of this dog not act to protect the poor dog?? WHY did the “guardian” of this dog not act to protect the poor dog??

]]> By: Nora and Rufus http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-126786 Nora and Rufus Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:55:20 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/python-swallows-pet-dog-in-australia-4817#comment-126786 Sickening. That poor dog deserved to be protected. The children were lucky they were not attacked by the snake. They would have been next. Sickening. That poor dog deserved to be protected. The children were lucky they were not attacked by the snake. They would have been next.

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