Re: [PyrNet-L] Re: introduction of Wolves into Yellowstone

["Pamela J. Luttrell" <publiusm@visuallink.com>]

Yeow!  Hit all kinds of buttons and got some interesting responses.  Like the
lady sang, "The joint is jumpin."  Lively discussion is a gift and wakes the gray
matter up.  Lots to consider.

Pam L. in Virginia



JGentzel@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 5/12/00 12:19:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> publiusm@visuallink.com writes:
>
> << It's fairly easy to pass on anecdotal information, especially when it is
> seems
>  exciting (all these wolves are flooding out of Yellowstone and attacking any
> and
>  every living thing). >>
>
> That is not at all what was said.  True it was anecdotal, but our assessment
> of the young lady was that she had observed or at least been made aware of
> the two Pyrs that had been killed by the Wolf.  I was immediately quite
> suspicious of her story, but in talking with her about this and many other
> things for several hours, I believe she reported to me accurately.  My post
> was not intended to give exciting news, but to discuss the issue of what we
> need to be prepared to keep our dogs alive when they are out there working
> their butts off for us and our livestock.  You have zoned out into an area
> that is by no means germane to the question.  This is not a discussion of
> whether Wolves should be in Yellowstone or not.  This is a thread that "can
> the type wolves that were reintroduced into Yellowstone kill a Pyr one on
> one."  If they hunt and roan in packs ( I believed they did as well) we
> should know that multiple dogs are needed to defend and run off these
> predators.  Lets focus on our dogs and leave the volatile issue of whether
> they should be released anywhere completely out of the thread.
>
> Let me repeat, I am only interested in information about the safety and
> welfare of our dogs, be they Pyrs or other LGD.
>
> Joe
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