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Ansy


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While reading those other stories on my local news website, I came across this (happened last year)....


 


Two Boys Accused Of Burning Dog To Death
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Posted: 8/4/2004 6:26:00 PM
Updated: 8/4/2004 6:36:24 PM

Two Boys Accused Of Burning Dog To Death

Police in Springfield say two young boys have been accused of killing a puppy by putting it in a burning barbecue grill.


A boy who witnessed the abuse, Derigis Freedman, 11, was walking in his Springfield neighborhood when he discovered two friends trying to barbecue a puppy in the back of an abandoned house.

Freedman said the boys, ages 11 and 14, took the gas grill to the yard and turned on the flames.

“They put dog inside when it was on fire,” Freedman said.

When they lifted up the lid the dog jumped out and ran to some nearby woods.

Freedman said he ran to a neighbor’s house to get a towel for the puppy but it died.

Freeman said earlier in the day, before the boys burned the puppy, they tried to drown it in a bucket.

“A lot of people outraged about it they want stiff penalty for the boys,” said William Watkins, with the Springfield Police Department.

Police charged the boys with animal cruelty. He said the kids also pried open the fence at the animal shelter, unlocked the gate and took a Sharpe.

Shelter administrators said the Sharpe's paw was found cut to the bone.

Police say the boys offered no explanation.

Freedman said there is only one word to describe it, “mean.”

They were scheduled to appear in juvenile court in November.


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Springfield is very close to me.  I went to Springfield High School as a matter of a fact.  It was a nice little town 'back in the day'.  I now have an 11 year old son and cannot imagine what would prompt a child to do this....well, I can, but thats another story.


I've spoken with many children who have abused animals.  The number one reason I get is that they feel that they won't get caught.  The number 2 reason - "It's just an animal".


You see campaigns about talking to your kids about drugs, alcohol, education, domestic violence and weapons......but never about animals.  Children need to be taught how to treat an animal.  It is not instinctual for them to 'know what to do'.  They also need to be taught that there are consequences for harming them.


I have no doubt that these kids grew up in a home where they witnessed animal abuse constantly (kicking, hitting, throwing dogs and cats).  Children learn by example and the example they got was brutal. 


It is very important to talk to and involve your kids with animals (yeah, I sound like a commercial now).   My youngest turned 4 last month and he already helps me put Frontline on our pets and assists me with feeding every single day.  If we see fleas or ticks we show them to him and explain that the little 'bugs' hurt the animals and thats why we have to put the 'medicine' on them each month.  Its amazing how quickly children will learn animal responsibility if they have someone to teach them.


Its very easy to say that these 2 boys at 11 and 14 knew right from wrong, but the fact is, if you grow up thinking that it's ok then thats what you will believe.  In other countries they eat dogs - because they grow up thinking that it is ok (and for them it is).  We don't do that here, again, because we are taught that it is not ok.


Sure, these boys have seen and heard about animal abuse on TV, at school and in the papers.......but subconsciously they think "those people don't know what they are talking about" or "those are just a bunch of extreme animal rights activists".  When you have been taught a certain way, your mind finds ways to justify your behavior.  The majority of your personality and 'being' is developed by the time you reach 3 years of age. We may not remember much before that age, but our brain becomes conditioned to think and 'work' certain ways which last us a lifetime by the age of 3.  It is never too early to start teaching your children about compassion.  Stuffed animals is a great way to start, then graduate to animals (like fish or hamsters) which don't require alot of physical handling yet you can still show them the responsibility of caring for them.  When the child is ready, introduce them to cats and/or dogs where they can learn how to properly handle an animal.  If you live on a farm (or have family that does) then the larger farm animals (cows, horses, pigs) is a great way to introduce them to the responsibility of caring for animals as well.  They don't have to handle those animals, but they learn that the animals rely on us for their complete care.  At 7 or 8 a child is completely able to halter break a baby calf (I began at 9 and showed them in 4-H) all by themsleves.  Livestock is also a great way to teach children about birthing and breeding.  If livestock is not an option (and we surely don't want to breed our cats and dogs to show them this) them find a bird/duck/chicken nest and begin there.  As far as live births, it won't kill your child if they never see one.  There are many books and videos which can show them if you don't have the livestock to show them yourself.


I just typed this for informational purposes only and hopes no one takes offense to it.



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I didn't watch the video.... but this is just horrible. I saw something like this on Animal Planet where some boys did it at a public park in a bbq pit. They think it was a gang that had it done as an initiation ritual.


I just can't imagine how any child or adult could do this to an animal!!!!  If they will do this to a poor, defenseless animal, what will they do to a human. Pretty sad and scary!!



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 sickening and shocking and appaling is all i can say from reading it..but i couldn't bring myself to watch the video though.

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Oh my gosh! That is sooooo depressing! Makes me really mad at the parents as well. Where were they and why didn't they ever teach their kids to respect life and animals? Arg. 

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That is sooo sad!! I won't even say what I'd do to those kids if it were me that caught them!!!! I'm so flaming mad!! Yes, I do blame the parents too and I won't even mention what I'd do to them either, since it's not something that I'd want children to read about. Maybe I should be a volunteer and go to elementary schools and teach children how to properly treat/handle animals??

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Ansy, what stae do you live in?

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I'm sorry but I hate kids that think like that and do that cr*p. I'm not going to blame the parents, kids get influenced more at school and by the people they hang out with. My kids would get a beating for that, I swear. An 11 and 14 year old know better and they deserve major charges like an adult, I don't give sympathy to animal abusers, no matter what age they are.

-- Edited by Heffanator at 16:53, 2005-06-16

-- Edited by MollieMae01 at 19:51, 2005-06-17
Edited to remove a letter from a word that could be construed as offensive.

-- Edited by MollieMae01 at 19:52, 2005-06-17

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i too saw the show on animal planet that jawlaw stated...sure is sad to harm animals...when i grew up one neighbor was into killing animals...would kill birds and hang them in the trees on strings..used to crusify thigs too...just plain sickning...future serial killers....

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That is just horrid!  I know of another really bad case but it is too graphic for here.  The dog DID live though. 


Mollie-  That is an excellent idea!!  DO IT!.....lol



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that is so sad i dont understand how someone can be cruel to a dog or especially a puppy!

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i didnt watch the video either. i dont think i could handle it. that stuff makes me physically sick. the sad part is these kids didnt just decide one day to be mean. they had it brewing in them for awhile. they have some issues in their homes. a child that is raised in a loving home and taught young about the way to treat animals will grow up knowing to be respectful and kind. my dad used to tell me that you could tell a persons true character by the way they treat animals. i have been finding that to be true   Petting 







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I agree Ansy that it is important to teach our children to be compassionate and how to care and treat animals.  Unfortunately, I feel that the majority of the kids who do these horrendous things have not had the benefit of good parenting.  I have always said that I hate to say I don't like a particular child because ultimately most of the time the reason for it can be traced back to the parents.  If these children are fortunate enough to be taken under the wing of a responsible adult early enough they can learn to appreciate these valuable life lessons which will help shape them into a well-rounded, responsible adult. 


Dusty, I also agree 100% with what your father says and find it very true as well. 


I have always felt there are alot of similarities in being a responsible parent as well as a pet owner.  Lately I have been been helping out and teaching at the obed. school and many times I find myself making comparisons between the 2.  Patience, love, praise, consistency and a good sense of humor are needed to properly bring up a child or train a puppy.  I have seen the light go on many times in a new dog owner's face when I have used one of these comparisons and they finally understand why we tell them to do or not to do certain things.


I think children (regardless of age) who are caught abusing any animal should in all instances receive mandatory counseling as well as participate in some type of program that gives them hands-on positive interaction with animals in order for them to learn the joy of being on the receiving end of the unconditional love these amazing creatures can give them.  This may be the way to reach deep inside these children and help them bring the best of themselves forward and help shape them into responsible, caring adults.  We know animals have done wonders in helping many physically and mentally challenged children & adults as well as inmates who have been convicted of many serious crimes.  I feel that such a program for these children would reap many benefits as well.



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