Originally Posted by Aztec Reef
Yes we know that this animals are endangering our livestock, but lets get realistic,.I think people freak-out sooner than needed... Most of the dogs that are being droped off are Not usually stray/carnivorers they're just unwanted, hungry,hopeless animals ..(and that may turn anyone into a carnivore).. the thing is that some retarded/Irresponsible people that live in the country are lazy enuff to not want to drive to the nearest shelter,call dog catchers (do things the proper way).. It's a lazy/irresponsible/idiotic form to get rid of them by dropping them off somewhere.. and that's how they turn stray, cause they just wonder around from property to property until some idiot decides to shoot it..
The dumpers have most of the blame, yes we all agree on that, but how much can a dog eat in one afternoon???? I see NO reason to shoot it at first site ..Unless is the chupacabras or some idiot going into someones property to steal livestock..I think shooting an animal at first site is Equally Lazy and Irresponsible as the Dumpers..why Not take it to human society/call someone/set up a dog catching services in the country..(something!) and let them decide if its best to put them to sleep/give away..Shooting at first site is LIKE taking justice into your own hands instead of in the court of law...i now its just animals ..But remenber we are the ones that Can make a difference NOT the animals.
Heres why i don't believe in Shooting the animals in your fields..I used to live in a property where hay was cultivated and right next to this property there was a few neighbors and at one end there was like a manufacture park with a bunch of houses..I've seen dogs running around a few times and some times chasing my sheep but..(i didn't use the magnum)...i first investigate what type of animal and what its potentials where...then you can react..I woudn't think twice about shooting the chupacabras though...
One time there was a dog wondering around and it just happend to be someones dog that was going for a walk with his owner in "private property" i didn't see any reason to shoot the dog or the owner(they were just walking and not scavating) ..Another time a found a different dog without an owner..so
what i did, i told my dogs to seek'em boy! and they did ..they chased him and captured him....the dog got hurt a little but he was caught and then taken to the shelter..plain and simple..Or you can hire some Low wage peeps to do the dog catching..i'm sure they'll do it for a case of beers or something
First, the dumpers carry 100 percent of the blame.
Second, these dumped animals have usually been tied or chained neglected in a back yard with little or no manners or social skills, they are not Lassie usually. Not saying that they all are dangerous, but many are, they are not scared little puppies, they are unsocialized animals. They will more often than not pack up and then they become really dangerous.
Third, have you ever had to have a horse put down because a stray chased her until they ran her through the fence and she was torn so badly and broke a leg? I bet not, I have. To say wait and give them a chance does not work in the real world.
Fourth, what about the safety of the families, small children primarily of rural families? Should they be able to allow their kids to play in the yard and not worry about a dumped dog that may or may not have some behavioral issues?
Not meaning any offense but to say that one animal deserves to live over another if pretty narrowminded. While you may think dogs are the bomb, someone else may have a pet chicken that they adore.
The whole concept makes me very sad, I love dogs, mine go everywhere with me but to brand the farmers as bad people because they are strapped with a problem that is not theirs to begin with is not fair. If you live in a rural area, try calling animal control to come out and collect a dumped stray, they won't do it unless you have the animal confined. This is not the city, the same rules don't apply. If you want to make a real difference, start a spay and neuter program and try to toughen up the laws.
