Originally Posted by Purplehazeir

I'd probably be sitting in the same jail cell as Venom. I don't tolerate animal cruelty of any kind and have a special fondness for dog'*.

I was out walking my mastiff one evening a couple of years ago and witnessed a person in our neighborhood kicking his dog because it wasn't doing what he wanted. I calmly tied my dog to the mail box and told the guy, "Here, let me show you how to make your dog behave" and walked toward him. The guy was actually expecting me to do something with his dog, and certainly didn't expect the kick in the back of his leg that crumbled him to the ground. He made an attempt to get up, and realized that it was not conducive to his health to try any further. I told him that he is welcome to call the police and swear a complaint of assault against me, and I will swear a complaint of animal abuse. He made the right choice and did nothing.

I helped him up and we chatted for awhile. I saw in him a person who was frustrated and not cruel. I ended up helping him with training his dog over the next few months and he and his dog wound up with a really good bond. He was the most apologetic and sincere person I've ever met.

I would not hesitate to intercede on behalf of another dog again.

Originally Posted by Skippy1827

Well, It happened to my father.. His dog was tied in the back of the pickup and jumped out of the back while in motion. The dog strangled itself. It was horrible, and we all felt awful. I don't wish those feelings on anyone.