Victim Pets of Katrina being shot on VIDEO

[Instant Karma]

This is AWFUL and GRAPHIC but *something* needs to be done about it and the public needs to know what is going on down there.

A Dallas news crew was down in L.A. filming and reporting how the National Guard and Louisiana Police are feeding and rescuing stranded pets. However, while filming, they hear gun shots, and FILM a Sgt. of the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s office shooting friendly, healthy dogs.

The people filming this were actually trying to feed this particular dog and trying to get her to come over to their van. That is when the dog was shot, while it's tail was wagging... just looking for help.

Just up the street, the National Guard was trying to feed and water the dogs until an animal rescue could come in to grab them.

This video is very, very sad... so please know that before you watch it. But word needs to get out, so something can be done about it. The Governor and Mayor of St. Bernard Parish have been denying that any of this is happening.

Sorry, but I don't think seeing the video is going to help anyone. I didn't watch it, nor do I want to. If you wish to see it, contact the thread starter..BrianD

[pnosko]

St. Bernard Parish, no less.

[JazzMan]

I love animals and have a dog myself, but some of these dogs have not eaten in a while and many are probably getting aggressive. Just because a dog is wagging it's tail does not mean he is in a good mood. I have been bitten by a dog whose tail was wagging.

I think it's sad what's going on down there, but sometimes it's necessary.

[Instant Karma]

This particular dog was not aggressive, I am trying to find an email response by the initial camera man who said the dog was friendly. He had been feeding animals in the area for his story, so I'm assuming he had already interacted with this particular dog.

Also, the guilty party was in a truck, driving past the dog... how could the shooter feel threatened enough to where killing this dog was his only option???

I understand self defense, and I understand that we don't want any animal to suffer. But these dogs are HEALTHY and FRIENDLY dogs and this one vigilante has taken it upon himself to shoot them, so they don't "suffer" They are being fed and have food stations all around this area with literally TONS of food available, until the animal rescues can pick them all up.

It's just inconceivable

[TheBimbo]

That had to be the most in humane thing I've ever seen ... That was disgusting


TheBimbo

[WILDTHING]

I don't even know what to say, I'm speechless.

[dogfacepuffer]

I can't watch that video, but my coworker just told me tonight that he and his girlfriend are going to foster a dog from the hurricane area until the owner can come get it, or it can find a new home.
Sounds like a great program and he's looking into info for me. I'll post it when I get it.

[BrianD]

I have no desire to watch the video.

[WILDTHING]

Originally posted by dogfacepuffer
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Sounds like a great program and he's looking into info for me. I'll post it when I get it.

I would be very interested in the info and what you find out.

[TheBimbo]

Nope you don't want to see it... Dummy me watched it...


Christy...

[skippy2]

I won't watch it either. I just can't.

[navajo]

I too would be interested in fostering or adopting a pet from down there. PLEASE post the info.

[Instant Karma]

If you can find info on fostering a dog/dogs/cats whatever from there, let me know. I tried emailing a bunch of places but they are probably flooded with response (which is a great thing )

I know that the North Shore Animal Leage in Long Island (??? I think) is receiving a shipment of animals from down there, for anyone in the NY area that can help out.

I didn't want to watch the video, but I couldn't really believe what they were saying so I had to see for myself. Silly me, the video is haunting me now. I hope there is some retribution for this.

[geminiluna]

After viewing this, I am telling myself that we must all remember that there is more than one side the every story. But if the sheriff really is taking matters into his own hands and shooting helpless, displaced animals before help can get to them, so help me I hope he finds his punishment in this life or at his judgement. People went without food, shelter, or assistance for a number of days but were not shot to be put out of their misery... his logic is severely lacking. The more I think about it, the more angry I become and am prone to say something that will get me banned. So let me end it with a hope that the animals that are suffering or whose lives are ended at the hands of people like this misguided man find a greater peace and reward in the hands of a greater being who will take care of them better than their human owners did in life.

[TheBimbo]

Very, very well said... I agree with you 100%...


TheBimbo

[Gawain1974]

That's just beyond reproach. I read stories of how victims were forced to leave their pets behind since they weren't allowed on the buses out of town. And now, their pets are being shot. I'm disgusted beyond words, and I'm just plain sad for the dogs and their owners.

[iCam]

Naturally I feel that it is sad that animals are being shot, but there are other things to be remembered. A lot of these animals are probably already in danger of dying from lack of real food, et cetera. There is also a potential problem of animals eating human carcasses,spreading disease and parasites, and the sort.

I am sure there are alternate methods that could be first taken. On the other hand, in a disaster like this, I would use my resources to save humans before I used them to save people's pets.

By the way Instant Karma, what a good way to push feelings with that avatar of yours

[WILDTHING]

I understand the need for recourses to go to help humans first, and that shelter and recourses like food and fresh water can't be spared for pets during times of disaster, I often wonder what I would do in a situation like that and what I could possibly do to help my pets be some of the "lucky" ones that would be able to hang in there until I or someone could come and rescue them. There has been so much suffering and death already. For some of these people who know that they have lost every earthly possession except their lives to find out that their beloved pet has been shot down in the street simply for being one of the "lucky" ones to survive the disaster,starvation and thirst.....Its beyond cruel to the animals and to the people who had to choose to try to save their own lives and temporarily abandon a furry family member.

Organizations are there, more are on the way. I saw on CNN that Purina was sending something like 70 tons of pet food down. 3 blocks from where some of those dogs were shot the Army National Guard had a feeding station set up and they were trying to keep the dogs there until the SPCA and other organizations can arrive.

For those that didn't watch the video, they interviewed a Sgt of the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office who was doing some of the shooting. I know that communications are poor there now but tell me that this man didn't know what the Army National Guard was trying to do 3 blocks from where they were conducting their "humane" executions.

I know that somepeople will think that they are *only* dogs but if I lost everything, through all the heartbreak and fear and depression, I know that I would be praying and holding onto the hope that I could at least be reunited with my animals.

colleen

[TheBimbo]

Originally posted by WILDTHING

For those that didn't watch the video, they interviewed a Sgt of the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office who was doing some of the shooting. I know that communications are poor there now but tell me that this man didn't know what the Army National Guard was trying to do 3 blocks from where they were conducting their "humane" executions.

I know that somepeople will think that they are *only* dogs but if I lost everything, through all the heartbreak and fear and depression, I know that I would be praying and holding onto the hope that I could at least be reunited with my animals.

colleen

I'd like for That THING to stroll in front of me some day!!! He acted like it was his JOB to do what he did, not a care in the world, like he thought it was the only answer...
What goes around comes around, is all I can think of... The parents of those pets are gonna remember him!!!


TheBimbo

[WILDTHING]

I was curious and did a quick search about St Bernard Parish and found that this community seems to hold their pets and animals in high regard. Their shelter was working towards being a virtually "no kill" shelter. They were trying to raise enough money to build a surgery room so that they could offer low cost spay/neuter to lower income people.

Additionally they were implementing a trap/neuter/maintain program for feral cats. A"healthy companion pets" program for the elderly and even an adoption bus program.

Very forward thinking and innovative. I'm thinking these people will not be pleased to know what that Sergeant's definition of "humane" is.

Here is a link to their site if anyone is interested.


http://www.sbpanimal.homestead.com/

[chiliaddik]

Originally posted by BrianD
I have no desire to watch the video.

Same here and can't imagine anyone who would. FWIW, this was probably bound to be an issue (the stray animals) at some point and some things are better left unseen.

[chiliaddik]

Originally posted by thebimbo
What goes around comes around, is all I can think of... The parents of those pets are gonna remember him!!!

Yeah, I agree with ya Bimbo, but WHERE ARE THOSE PARENTS that left their animals behind? HUH??? Natural disaster or not, I hold NO ONE in high regard that left their animals behind, they were told to evacuate, they had *some* time to get out.

I'd die before I'd ever allow my animals to be left behind to die.

[chiliaddik]

Originally posted by Gawain1974
That's just beyond reproach. I read stories of how victims were forced to leave their pets behind since they weren't allowed on the buses out of town. And now, their pets are being shot. I'm disgusted beyond words, and I'm just plain sad for the dogs and their owners.

I didn't catch this post, Les. YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME! Sorry, but I wouldn't get on the bus without my cats.

I haven't been watching the news anymore, it makes me ill and very depressed.

[BrianD]

I removed the video link. See note above.

[Rueg]

Some people had no choice. They wanted to bring their pets but the people evacuating them said no. There was video of a grown man crying on TV footage because he had to leave his dog behind. I would probably do the same.

You should watch the video - or at the very least listen to it. They man they interviewed killing the dogs showed no remorse. He said he had been doing it for 22 years. What a places website says and what the business actually does is very often two different things. People in the reef hobby should know this by all the crappy products that are out there. When asked if he found it hard to shoot the animals he just shrugs his shoulders and says 'eh'.