Re: [pyrnet] The Spokane dog and rescue

[clhenke@juno.com]

Peggy, this is what I get upset about.  I am a firm believer that when a
dog bites, there is a reason.  We owe it to the dog to find out why. 
Like the Saint that killed the kid, was killed right away, and then they
found out there was a pencil driven through its ear into it's brain, and
it reacted.  It wouldn't need to do much to kill a child, but it was in
agony when driven to this point.  Doesn't make the whole thing any
better, but at least there was a reason.  We have gotten into so many
arguments on this list because of these peoples attitudes.  To them if a
dog bites, it must be put down.  I want to know why it bit first, and I
don't think it makes it a confirmed biter.  I think they deserve respect
for their history when it is humans who mess them up in the first place. 
Your story absolutely proves my point.  I remember you saying how careful
you are with her and cautious because of that past, but you gave her the
chance.  As she gains security in your love, she continues to better. 
Most dogs deserve that chance.  Fewer people are willing to give it!   I
just don't think it so easy to condemn these animals.  Cyn

Cindy Henke
clhenke@juno.com
Ennis, Texas

"All knowledge, the totality of all questions and answers, is contained
in the dog."  ~ Franz Kafka

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