Heisenberg Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/06/17/dnt.baby.mauled.wane This poor infant is going to grow up with some serious problems. Getting mauled "down there" is probably the one of the worst things I can imagine happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BALLz Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 What the hell, why kill the dog. I seriously doubt it intentionaly attacked the kid. Probably just thought it was a toy. Anyone who's ever had a puppy knows that at 6 months they still pretty much think everything is a chew toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 What the hell, why kill the dog. I seriously doubt it intentionaly attacked the kid. Probably just thought it was a toy. You are kidding..right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BALLz Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 You are kidding..right? The dog was only 6 months old. It sucks for the kid, and i wish him the best recover possible. But no reason to put the dog down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpillian Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 The dog was only 6 months old. And it is a only a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 And it is a only a dog. Do you have a point? It's only a dog... that did nothing but act predictably like a dog. The adults are responsible. I have a cat, my wife's friends bring over a baby and I put the cat in a crate. Why? Because I'm not a dumbass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCsportsfan53 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Do you have a point? It's only a dog... that did nothing but act predictably like a dog. The adults are responsible.I have a cat, my wife's friends bring over a baby and I put the cat in a crate. Why? Because I'm not a dumbass. I was going to say, it would make a lot more sense to put the idiot parents down for leaving an infant exposed to a 6 month old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techboy Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Sad story. No reason to kill the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaespinoza2000 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 put the parents down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackest Eyes Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 why cant people take responsibility for their own actions? sheesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I was going to say, it would make a lot more sense to put the idiot parents down for leaving an infant exposed to a 6 month old dog. Exactly, what kind of dumbass parents leave an infant and puppy together unsupervised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bay Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I knew I shouldn't have clicked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Yeah, that seemed pretty outrageous to me to put down a 6 month old puppy for doing what puppies do - chew on things. The parent should be the one taking the heat for this one, I'm not a parent and even I know you don't leave dogs/puppies alone with infants - it's pretty much common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BALLz Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I also have a hard time believing that a 6 month old carin terrior mix, probably between 5 and 10lbs, had the ability to jump up on the bed while the mom was sleeping. It was probably either placed there or had other means of getting on the bed such as steps or a ramp that could have been moved away. I'm by no means some crazy animal rights guy. Had this been a two year old lab, i'd still blame the mom but you could also make an arguement to put the dog down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpillian Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Do you have a point? It's only a dog... that did nothing but act predictably like a dog. The adults are responsible.I have a cat, my wife's friends bring over a baby and I put the cat in a crate. Why? Because I'm not a dumbass. Yeah, Destino, I have a point. A dog is absolutely insignificant when compared to a human life. If a dog mauls a human, it should be put down -- simple. No debate whatsoever. The parents are in no way blameless in all of this either. I can't imagine leaving an infant unattended with an animal of any age. What I take issue with is the elevation of animals to a level in any way equal to humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Yeah, Destino, I have a point. A dog is absolutely insignificant when compared to a human life. If a dog mauls a human, it should be put down -- simple. No debate whatsoever. The parents are in no way blameless in all of this either. I can't imagine leaving an infant unattended with an animal of any age. What I take issue with is the elevation of animals to a level in any way equal to humans. I don't think anyone is making that argument though. I think the main point is that this puppy was most likely doing what all puppies do - chew on any and everything. If this had been an adult dog it would be a different story. I just think it's a little much to blame a puppy when the parents should be held responsible for not crating their animal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Yeah, Destino, I have a point. A dog is absolutely insignificant when compared to a human life. If a dog mauls a human, it should be put down -- simple. No debate whatsoever. What I take issue with is the elevation of animals to a level in any way equal to humans. Your point is irrational. Sounds like hitting your thumb with a hammer and destroying the hammer because it dared to hit you. Do you have a problem with animals? I don't elevate them to humans, not even close, but you strike me as the type that places dog below his appliances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpillian Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I don't think anyone is making that argument though.I think the main point is that this puppy was most likely doing what all puppies do - chew on any and everything. If this had been an adult dog it would be a different story. I just think it's a little much to blame a puppy when the parents should be held responsible for not crating their animal. Perhaps you're right. I can see that perspective; I guess I tend to overreact a bit when I hear in this story, and similar stories, folks immediately concerned about the puppy. To me it seems they are putting pets on too high a pedestal. No doubt I'm making a mountain out of a mole hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Perhaps you're right. I can see that perspective; I guess I tend to overreact a bit when I hear in this story, and similar stories, folks immediately concerned about the puppy. To me it seems they are putting pets on too high a pedestal. No doubt I'm making a mountain out of a mole hill. The reason I had the reaction is mostly because killing the dog shifts the blame. makes it seem like it was the dogs fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Perhaps you're right. I can see that perspective; I guess I tend to overreact a bit when I hear in this story, and similar stories, folks immediately concerned about the puppy. To me it seems they are putting pets on too high a pedestal. No doubt I'm making a mountain out of a mole hill. Trust me my first and foremost concern was for the infant - can't imagine how this will effect the infant for the rest of his life. However, the puppy could have been given a different home and given time to grow and receive lessons before such action was taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Yeah, Destino, I have a point. A dog is absolutely insignificant when compared to a human life. If a dog mauls a human, it should be put down -- simple. No debate whatsoever. The parents are in no way blameless in all of this either. I can't imagine leaving an infant unattended with an animal of any age. What I take issue with is the elevation of animals to a level in any way equal to humans. It's the principle. What does killing the dog do? Make it safer in the future for babies across the world? No. This could've been simply prevented and killing the dog does not benefit humans, I mean this does not happen everyday. Nobody is putting a dog's life at the same level as a human's. The point is killing the dog has no benefit whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpillian Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Your point is irrational. Sounds like hitting your thumb with a hammer and destroying the hammer because it dared to hit you. Do you have a problem with animals? I don't elevate them to humans, not even close, but you strike me as the type that places dog below his appliances. Not below appliances, certainly not. But there is a wide chasm that seperates the two. My "irrationality" is simply an outgrowth of my frustration with the lack of concern towards human life, in general, that is all. You strike me as the type that puts them closer to being equal to human than myself. No biggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sith lord Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Once "ANY" animal taste human blood, it has to be put down. Sad, but it is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenaa Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Puppy was probably being a puppy. Who knows. Impossilble to know the driving force behind the action. Should err on the side of caution and put the dog down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Once "ANY" animal taste human blood, it has to be put down. Sad, but it is what it is. I was always under the impression that this was a myth. However, if this is true then the right thing was done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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