What has happened to American society? Have we gotten so hung up with political correctness and not wanting to offend people that we no longer have the courage to say things that ARE offensive to people who have done things to deserve some scolding? Is this because of the "sparing of the rod"? If I came off as rude or condescending to these folks who are being irresponsible custodians of those in need of their protection, well, that is just tough. If I hurt their feelings, I really, really don't care. What I DO care about is whether or not they were clearly informed as to their failures, and what they need to do to correct them. Regarding the post here, with all the folks that have seen this, I am sure that SOME good will come out of it. For instance, at least one person has learned that when you call animal control and they get an unidentified pet, it stands a greater than 50% chance of being thrown into a chamber with many other puppies and kitties to, well, Google it. I am NOT one to seek touchy-feely kudos from others. While it is appreciated, it ias hardly what drives me.
not only did you come off sounding extremely condescending but you were also quite rude at the end. While what you did in caring for the dogs and helping find their owners was very nice, you seem to be coming here looking for a pat on the back.
A lot of people, myself included, have found lost pets, heck, lost children for that matter and go out of their way to offer help.
Yes, I am sure there are many kind folks out there doing what needs to be done. I by no means am trying to say, "Yay, everybody, look at ME!" I salute all of us that do our best to help those in need, man or beast.
I would NEVER threaten someone that if I found their dogs again, that they would never see them again, that is wrong and not your place at all.
I beg to differ. That wasn't an idle threat. What these people were doing, though it wasn't intentional,
was abusive to the animals. Yeah, I'll stick my neck out to protect them. You missed an important stipulation of my threat, though... it wasn't simply if I found their dogs again, it was if I found them again
without identification. Dogs can and will get loose; this has happened to probably 80% or more (W.A.G.) of dog owners. However, if they don't ID them after the first time, they are either stupid or irresponsible; there isn't another option.
Now, be prepared to be shocked, perhaps. Not two hours before I found these dogs, a teenage couple was walking the cutest little puppy on a leash through my yard. At points, they would just be dragging the little guy, which certainly isn't how it should be done. I kept watching, hoping it wouldn't get worse. It did. The boy started making snowballs (here in NC, they would be ICEballs) and throwing them AT the little puppy, who was probably all of about four pounds. I ran outside and screamed at him, "So help me God, if you hit that puppy with a snowball I
will beat your (three letter word beginning with 'a')!" He didn't say a word, and the couple walked away, with the puppy walking gently on the leash. Was THIS rude? Was this the wrong thing to say or do?
Maybe I am too old or too "self-righteous," but I am dismayed by the people who think that remaining silent is the best thing to do. These are probably the same people who complain that "the younger generation has gone to pot."
Jeesh, folks, I didn't mean to stir up such a hornet's nest here. I had expected, perhaps, some people commenting "People can be so irresponsible" or something, but not all of this!
