Comments on: Cantonment Woman Charged With Shooting, Killing Puppy

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 18:38:08 +0000

Regarding:
“your cautionary analysis of the reasons this person is smiling in the photo are interesting. …she was not prepared nor informed enough for pet ownership and the dog died because of it. That’s really nothing to smile about.”

True, but not likely to have been the reason for the smile, just as she probably wasn’t smiling for any of the other reasons you suggested.

In fact, I didn’t venture to guess WHY she was smiling, just that the reasons offered might very well NOT be her reason.

David for good teeth

By: NWFLAFOB

NWFLAFOB — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 14:36:57 +0000

David Huie Green, your cautionary analysis of the reasons this person is smiling in the photo are interesting. Whatever her reason for smiling – glee over killing something, proud of her marksmanship, lack of heart, sociopathic tendencies, mistaking the occasion for a Glamor Shot session – the raison d’être for us even seeing her mug shot is the fact a nine month old puppy chewed up some of her belongings and nipped at her when she attempted to “put it in a kennel”; something I’d be willing to bet was not done with calm and patient behavior correction in mind. A puppy was being a puppy. Nine month old dog is still very much in the mental development phase. Heartless, soulless, evil, whatever her character consists of there is one thing for sure – she was not prepared nor informed enough for pet ownership and the dog died because of it. That’s really nothing to smile about.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 03:56:15 +0000

A pretty girl smiles when her picture is taken and that shows she is a heartless monster, sociopath or psychopath, future serial killer, spawn of Satan????

I doubt she killed the dog just before the picture was taken. Some people read whatever they expect in a picture or face: sad, angry, confused, doped up or drunk. If they don’t see any of that, they decide she must have no humanity.

See it from her point of view. She decided the dog was dangerous and believed it was her responsibility to deal with it because it was her dog and her burden. (She may even have been right; we don’t know the dog.) Very likely she thought shooting it would be quick and painless for the dog, just like in the movies when the bad guys are hit and instantly die with no suffering or blood. When it didn’t, she shot it again to put an end to its suffering. That would be an act of mercy.

As to danger to others, assuming she was shooting down and into the dog, she probably didn’t expect to miss, have the slug pass through the dog, and/or ricochet off to endanger others.

The fact that she seemed open and honest when talking to officers suggests she saw nothing wrong or irresponsible in her actions. Had she known, she would have probably acted differently.

Unless she is an expert in dog handling, weapons handling and every law on the books, please consider giving her the benefit of the doubt. Wouldn’t you want the same consideration if you were ever accused of doing something others thought was wrong — even if it WERE wrong?

David for caution in condemnation

By: New Year Face

New Year Face — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 03:15:02 +0000

As I read this with my beagle asleep at my feet, I had to get on the floor and love on her for a bit. I rescued her about 6 years ago and I’m so glad I have her. However, no matter how you raise a pit bull, they are loose cannons, unpredictable & dangerous. They are one of only a handful of breeds that your homeowners insurance wants to know about. You can’t take them to the river or a park and let them run free if other people, animals or children are around. My gut tells me that girl is a miserable excuse for a pet owner but if the dog did in fact try to bite her face, then a bullet is what it probably needed. But anyone who puts their face near the mouth of a pit isn’t the sharpest pencil on the desk.

By: Tarrence Wright Sr

Tarrence Wright Sr — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 02:28:45 +0000

And she has such a beautifulll smile on her face.. But she’s a monster!

By: John D Bodie

John D Bodie — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 20:52:16 +0000

I would imagine if you can kill a dog on purpose and smile like a Cheshire Cat when you get to jail. You may be able to do the same if it were a human. Wondering

By: dogloversforever

dogloversforever — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 20:28:08 +0000

I and my family were in harms way because of that gun! I am glad this neighbor is moving.

By: lone chief

lone chief — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 19:28:28 +0000

One word: Sociopath!!

By: Rex S

Rex S — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:58:47 +0000

It’s interesting to read the comments about this from the perspective of having been both an urban dweller and a frequent rural guest. On the one side we have the viewpoint of pets being an integral part of the family structure. Allowed to lie on our beds and have a general run of the house. On the other we have some that view pets in a more utilitarian role. A good companion and also an important part of the owners and their livestock’s safety and well being.

Whichever side one falls on, isn’t respect for the animal one of the common characteristics of a good and decent steward of the responsibility of ownership?

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:21:04 +0000

Pj Hughes you are full of misinformation. I know personally of 3 cases where loving pit bulls have mauled and in one case killed a family member. I love all dogs except pit bulls. They are ferocious beasts and as far as I am concerned the breed should be eradicated. They do not just give a quick bite or snap to warn you, they go straight for the kill. I agree that with most pits this probably will not happen, but it happens too many times.