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rugbymatt Oct 11th 2007 9:19 am
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Ok, I have been reading this quite a bit over the last day or so and I have to say, and it wont be easy reading and it will definately piss some people off but I personally think that if an animal cant find a place to live ultimately it is better off dead.

To be passed from pillar to post is a pretty miserable life for an animal as far as I am concerned.

Not that I am suggesting that this dog will be passed from pillar to post, but many do and for me its better that they meet a swift end.......................I have seen it so many times with horses and they just become more and more miserable.......if you really love an animal then why do it?

SoJohn Oct 11th 2007 9:24 am
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Dogs can quite easily settle into a new home, just like a cat. Yes, they will miss their previous owners but they will get over it.

derbyflan Oct 11th 2007 9:44 pm
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 5414994)
Ok, I have been reading this quite a bit over the last day or so and I have to say, and it wont be easy reading and it will definately piss some people off but I personally think that if an animal cant find a place to live ultimately it is better off dead.

To be passed from pillar to post is a pretty miserable life for an animal as far as I am concerned.

Not that I am suggesting that this dog will be passed from pillar to post, but many do and for me its better that they meet a swift end.......................I have seen it so many times with horses and they just become more and more miserable.......if you really love an animal then why do it?

What's any of that got to do with any of this? More interestingly... how does an animal find a place to live? Does it apply? Scan the 'Free Owners' columns in the local paper? Take out a mortgage? Also....how would a horse manage to hold a paper up to it's face to read it in the first place? Surely it'd find difficulty in picking the paper up with it's hoofs (or do you say hooves?).

In this case a stray seems to have found a temporary home. It's current carer is doing a great job in finding a permanant owner. If she's successful - then Bobby will hardly have been passed from pillar-to-post anymore than both of my dogs have been. Both of mine are from rescue homes. And by your reasoning, my dogs and infact all animals in rescue shelters should be killed?

You either haven't thought this through or are just adding your comment for the sake of controversy.

Lionda Oct 12th 2007 4:43 am
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Originally Posted by derbyflan (Post 5416286)
What's any of that got to do with any of this? More interestingly... how does an animal find a place to live? Does it apply? Scan the 'Free Owners' columns in the local paper? Take out a mortgage? Also....how would a horse manage to hold a paper up to it's face to read it in the first place? Surely it'd find difficulty in picking the paper up with it's hoofs (or do you say hooves?).

In this case a stray seems to have found a temporary home. It's current carer is doing a great job in finding a permanant owner. If she's successful - then Bobby will hardly have been passed from pillar-to-post anymore than both of my dogs have been. Both of mine are from rescue homes. And by your reasoning, my dogs and infact all animals in rescue shelters should be killed?

You either haven't thought this through or are just adding your comment for the sake of controversy.
Well said DB :thumbup:

Lionda Oct 12th 2007 4:47 am
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 5414994)
Ok, I have been reading this quite a bit over the last day or so and I have to say, and it wont be easy reading and it will definately piss some people off but I personally think that if an animal cant find a place to live ultimately it is better off dead.

To be passed from pillar to post is a pretty miserable life for an animal as far as I am concerned.

Not that I am suggesting that this dog will be passed from pillar to post, but many do and for me its better that they meet a swift end.......................I have seen it so many times with horses and they just become more and more miserable.......if you really love an animal then why do it?
Mmm - You sound suspiciously like Leighbloke, watch out Matt, he may even get to like you :rofl:

rugbymatt Oct 12th 2007 5:04 am
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as I have said, I have seen loads of horses come through the vets I worked at get passed from person to person and their lives only got worse.............

derbyflan Oct 12th 2007 5:08 am
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 5417689)
as I have said, I have seen loads of horses come through the vets I worked at get passed from person to person and their lives only got worse.............
It's a dog.

SueG Oct 12th 2007 5:08 am
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Yes but we are talking about a dog on this thread which is nothing to do with horses.

rugbymatt Oct 12th 2007 5:11 am
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 5417708)
Yes but we are talking about a dog on this thread which is nothing to do with horses.
yes, silly me, how could I have thought for one second an example would be taken as just that...............

sarahchirles Oct 12th 2007 5:12 am
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Matt Please... Picture recognition...

Lionda Oct 12th 2007 5:14 am
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d-o-g = dog h-o-r-s-e = horse :p

SueG Oct 12th 2007 5:16 am
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But yet again your post in this thread was nothing to do with what was being discussed and you knew because you said so that it would upset people.

sarahchirles Oct 12th 2007 5:16 am
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Originally Posted by Lionda (Post 5417734)
d-o-g = dog h-o-r-s-e = horse :p
Horse lives in a field... eats grass and pony nuts!

Dog.. lives in a kennel eats dog food and my bad cooking! :rofl:

Hope he gets it now!

Here it comes again.... Monsoon time!!

rugbymatt Oct 12th 2007 5:17 am
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patético

sarahchirles Oct 12th 2007 5:17 am
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 5417742)
But yet again your post in this thread was nothing to do with what was being discussed and you knew because you said so that it would upset people.
I dunno Sue, has he been having covert relations with Leigh Bloke?

SueG Oct 12th 2007 5:19 am
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Originally Posted by sarahchirles (Post 5417751)
I dunno Sue, has he been having covert relations with Leigh Bloke?
Just doing his usual:mad:


Sarah, the apartment is actually shaking - got any spare rooms?

sarahchirles Oct 12th 2007 5:21 am
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 5417758)
Just doing his usual:mad:


Sarah, the apartment is actually shaking - got any spare rooms?
Mine too.... Scary..

Open the Rioja... and ride the wave! EEK!!!

rugbymatt Oct 12th 2007 5:22 am
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 5417758)
Just doing his usual:mad:

My usual?................yeah, my usual.


Not agreeing with the masses............silly old me.

SueG Oct 12th 2007 5:23 am
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 5417771)
My usual?................yeah, my usual.


Not agreeing with the masses............silly old me.
Nope just stirring a thread

Lionda Oct 12th 2007 5:27 am
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Actually I respect what you said about horses Matt. But this is a thread about dogs - not horses :)

rugbymatt Oct 12th 2007 5:30 am
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 5417774)
Nope just stirring a thread
I made a comment, sometimes comments are against the grain of a thread....I personally don't think that we should kill ourselves to re home every damn stray in the world....and clearly the RSPCA don't either as they are more than happy about destroying animals that are either better off dead or are impossible to re-home.


Now as I said originally I know that its a fairly controversial topic but having lived abroad most of my life I don't follow the typical British attitude towards animals.

I have a flock of sheep and I almost never call the vet out and will happily put one of my animals down if it is in their best interest.

derbyflan Oct 12th 2007 5:31 am
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 5417771)
My usual?................yeah, my usual.


Not agreeing with the masses............silly old me.
You might call it that.


I think of it more like attention deficit disorder.

rugbymatt Oct 12th 2007 5:32 am
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Originally Posted by Lionda (Post 5417790)
Actually I respect what you said about horses Matt. But this is a thread about dogs - not horses :)
I know it is, all I was doing was giving a first hand example of something I know a fair amount about...it was an example......and I am fully aware of the significant difference between dogs and horses.

rugbymatt Oct 12th 2007 5:33 am
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Originally Posted by derbyflan (Post 5417809)
You might call it that.


I think of it more like attention deficit disorder.
God you bore me, and I have been ignoring you but please, give me a break....

sarahchirles Oct 12th 2007 5:34 am
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 5417804)
I made a comment, sometimes comments are against the grain of a thread....I personally don't think that we should kill ourselves to re home every damn stray in the world....and clearly the RSPCA don't either as they are more than happy about destroying animals that are either better off dead or are impossible to re-home.


Now as I said originally I know that its a fairly controversial topic but having lived abroad most of my life I don't follow the typical British attitude towards animals.

I have a flock of sheep and I almost never call the vet out and will happily put one of my animals down if it is in their best interest.
I understand where you are coming from.

But now you are talking about a sheep!

But I am sure you would call out the vet for your dogs? Whether it be a working dog or a pet!

derbyflan Oct 12th 2007 5:35 am
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 5417818)
God you bore me, and I have been ignoring you but please, give me a break....

Sure. How about your neck for starters?

rugbymatt Oct 12th 2007 5:36 am
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Originally Posted by sarahchirles (Post 5417825)
I understand where you are coming from.

But now you are talking about a sheep!

But I am sure you would call out the vet for your dogs? Whether it be a working dog or a pet!
But we are not talking about a dog that is loved and cared for here........I just knew that everyone would try and twist what I said.................I said that if an animal cant find a home, it is better off dead than passed around like a prom girl!

sarahchirles Oct 12th 2007 5:36 am
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I personally don't think that we should kill ourselves to re home every damn stray in the world.

We are not Matt....!

We are just trying to help...
But hey as you mention it... I am Passing the rusting bloody razor blade!

rugbymatt Oct 12th 2007 5:37 am
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Originally Posted by derbyflan (Post 5417830)
Sure. How about your neck for starters?
Is that a personal physical threat?




Because they work really well on the internet!

sarahchirles Oct 12th 2007 5:39 am
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But I am sure you would call out the vet for your dogs? Whether it be a working dog or a pet!

I ask again?

rugbymatt Oct 12th 2007 5:41 am
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Originally Posted by sarahchirles (Post 5417852)
But I am sure you would call out the vet for your dogs? Whether it be a working dog or a pet!

I ask again?
and you are talking about a loved dog with a happy home........I am not, so you may as well be talking about horses and sheep, lets not put words in any ones mouth here, I made myself very clear and I shouldn't really have to reiterate it should I?

derbyflan Oct 12th 2007 5:42 am
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 5417841)
Is that a personal physical threat?




Because they work really well on the internet!
Ooooh! Call the Police Matt. Mr Pure Arrogance has been offended. Or whinge to your mates on TIO. Y'know, those people from whom you desperately crave attention and acceptance from?

Anyway, this is a thread about finding a home for a dog and that's what's important. If you want to continue to be of use then come up with suggestions of how you can help. Otherwise, keep your self righteous opinions that have nothing to do with the purpose of this thread firmly to yourself.

Thanks like..

rugbymatt Oct 12th 2007 5:45 am
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Originally Posted by derbyflan (Post 5417868)
Ooooh! Call the Police Matt. Mr Pure Arrogance has been offended. Or whinge to your mates on TIO. Y'know, those people from whom you desperately crave attention and acceptance from?

Anyway, this is a thread about finding a home for a dog and that's what's important. If you want to continue to be of use then come up with suggestions of how you can help. Otherwise, keep your self righteous opinions that have nothing to do with the purpose of this thread firmly to yourself.

Thanks like..
Listen, I am trying really hard not to send you off in a little strop again so please help me and yourself out here?

sarahchirles Oct 12th 2007 5:50 am
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 5417861)
and you are talking about a loved dog with a happy home........I am not, so you may as well be talking about horses and sheep, lets not put words in any ones mouth here, I made myself very clear and I shouldn't really have to reiterate it should I?
But we are trying to find him a happy/loving home! Thats the bloody point!

I think the OP is having a bad enough time of it anyway!

You also should have considerations for other peoples feelings! WITHOUT getting on your very high horse and into a personal slanging match!

rugbymatt Oct 12th 2007 5:52 am
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Originally Posted by sarahchirles (Post 5417897)
But we are trying to find him a happy/loving home! Thats the bloody point!

I think the OP is having a bad enough time of it anyway!

You also should have considerations for other peoples feelings! WITHOUT getting on your very high horse and into a personal slanging match!
I know that, and all I did was post an opinion, I didn't suggest we take the dog out, string it up and shoot it.


and you may want to look and see where the personal slanging started eh?

derbyflan Oct 12th 2007 5:58 am
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 5417903)
I know that, and all I did was post an opinion, I didn't suggest we take the dog out, string it up and shoot it.


and you may want to look and see where the personal slanging started eh?
You offer nothing to this thread. Go away.


Dawn,

Any news?

rugbymatt Oct 12th 2007 6:01 am
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Originally Posted by derbyflan (Post 5417934)
You offer nothing to this thread. Go away.


Dawn,

Any news?
I was thinking about starting up a fund.........because that was such a good idea.

aspeangel Oct 12th 2007 6:21 am
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Just to keep you all posted, and maybe stop the arguments! I am going to meet Bobby tomorrow with my little boy and hubby to see if we all get on. If we do then he has a new loving happy home with us! We will let you all know the outcome tomorrow!

Keep smiling all, Aspeangel x

SueG Oct 12th 2007 6:24 am
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Originally Posted by aspeangel (Post 5418006)
Just to keep you all posted, and maybe stop the arguments! I am going to meet Bobby tomorrow with my little boy and hubby to see if we all get on. If we do then he has a new loving happy home with us! We will let you all know the outcome tomorrow!

Keep smiling all, Aspeangel x
Fingers crossed that all goes well and you can take him home with you:wub:

sarahchirles Oct 12th 2007 6:33 am
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 5417947)
I was thinking about starting up a fund.........because that was such a good idea.
Yep it is...

Hopefully it will all be ok...

All creatures great and small. PEACE MAN! :thumbsup:


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