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Help End This Cruelty

by Mr. Ed — Read all 1,530 poems by Mr. Ed

Wednesday, July 15, 2009


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“The ASPCA is determined to protect our nation’s pets

From dog fighting, and from other forms of brutality.

 

Animal cruelty cannot be tolerated,

And we are proud to lend our support to federal and local agencies,

To ensure that these abusers are brought to justice.”

 

 

ASPCA President Ed Sayres

 

It was just a week ago, today

A huge raid on dog fighting rings

Rings in eight states were involved

We must all work to end these things

 

Although dog fighting is illegal

Today, in all of our 50 United States

Far too often, these dog fighters know

Only a slap on the wrist will be their fate

 

Even worse, children watch these dog fights

And they soon decide that animal cruelty is OK

Is this the legacy that we wish to leave to them?

Please help, to end this horrendous cruelty, today

 

The states involved in these dog fighting rings

Were Missouri, Illinois, Texas, Mississippi

Iowa, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Arkansas

With over 400 dogs, enduring this barbarity

 

Please contact your local and federal officials

And demand that maximum sentences be given

Dogs were given to mankind to be our best friend

No dog deserves this man-made hell they are livin

 

And Please Support Organizations like the ASPCA;

Their Diligent Efforts Help Animals, In So Many Ways

 





   The American Society for The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals



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Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on July 20, 2009
Thanks for sharing with us . ITS TRAGGIC! I can't believe some one could be so cruel!...M

Reviewed by Goddess Love (Reader)
Reviewed on July 18, 2009
Anyone who would subject an animal to this is sick and in my opinion beyond help.



Reviewed on July 16, 2009
This is sad indeed, I haven't heard of this in Canada
I have heard of people tiring of their pet and destroying them, or just dropping their pet off on a country road to fend for them selves
I once took in a black lab that the owner was going to shoot
It was the best dog I ever had, he died years later of old age
The kids could ride on his back and play with him, he was never a problem
Hope your write will open some eyes
Have a good day
The Buzzard

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on July 16, 2009
Unbelievable! Again I say what horrible beasts humans can be. Good write, Ed....

Anna

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on July 15, 2009
dog fighting is indeed barbaric ... don't hear of it in this heartless city known as new york ... glad about that ...

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on July 15, 2009
Ed, this truly is a disgusting practice and how anyone can relish in joy from this behavior is beyond me. Not just for the dogs being taught to fight and kill, but all the nameless animals that were used to teach them to develop a taste for blood. This is so far beyond my comprehension because I just cannot understand how people can be so utterly cruel. We could certainly use some tougher laws, longer jail time......

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on July 15, 2009
Maximum sentence my ass...shoot the perpetrators. Better yet put them in the ring with each other..only one walks out.

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on July 15, 2009
There are too many sick people in this world.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on July 15, 2009
With me at the moment missing Rufuz & then I see pictures like that, I have to wonder who could be SO cruel just apparently for money...e

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on July 15, 2009
As long as money is too be made in dog fighting, and as long
as there are "sick" people to support such horrors, I'm afraid
the dogs are at risk. The state officials who refuse to put
and end to this madness must be getting a piece of the action.
Thanks for posting this, Ed. -gene.

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on July 15, 2009
Oh Ed, this is so heartbreaking. How can anyone be so cruel? I do my best to love and nurture all the pets that I come in contact with. They love to feel my energy, I give them Reiki all the time. So sad to know such horror still exists in this world.
Much peace and love and light to you dear Ed,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by Beryl McMullen
Reviewed on July 15, 2009
My ED The poor little thing - it is beyond me how anyone can do this

The laws need more teeth in them - it is unaceptable the way that it is.

Reviewed on July 15, 2009
Humanity is some thing, but that other side is foreign, wherefrom they come I don't know, never heard of that planet, but then
God knows what lurks in the human heart, or maybe the devil too.
I've signed the petition, but as Georg said, the law is an ass, maybe they can wipe it just for once, and come out clean on the side of these poor creatures. Now in other places there are no laws against this in this world, where in Korea for instance this is what they do to Dogs every day, before they eat them, they believe it enhances their virility, kittens they boil alive like lobsters, all this is so called humanity, where we can behave worse than any wild animal ever would, not that they have a choice. Bless You for writing this my friend! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed on July 15, 2009
This picture tore at my heart. It saddens me, no that word is not strong enough, angers me about this tragedy. I just can't believe a person would purposely hurt an animal. Thank you for writing this and making us aware.

Mary

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on July 15, 2009
I understand now why they said that "the law is an ass"

Georg


Reviewed by ~ H (Reader)
Reviewed on July 15, 2009
If this picture and truths don't make a person want to puke I don't know what would. The heart of man/woman is cruel and if given over to a depraved mind will do the most dispicable things ever imaginable! Thank you for posting this, love Holly

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on July 15, 2009
there is something wrong with a person who willingly is a part of this type of cruelty

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on July 15, 2009
It's hard to understand these actions of cruelty.
I have no answers but I do support ASPCA... I guess the
only thing we can do... just don't get the thinking of
people that are cruel.

Reviewed by Lew Duffey
Reviewed on July 15, 2009
I had two dogs in my household at one time. I was sorry to lose them to natural causes. I have recently had my pet cat go missing and find people are actually trapping cats. I don't know what happened to mine. She may have just wondered off but I know my wife and I both miss her. This write tells of hardened hearts.
God bless,
Lew

Reviewed on July 15, 2009
String 'em up, those engaged in any form of animal abuse - they cease to be human if they harm a child, an animal or helpless person - the elderly, the disabled - string. 'Em. UP. First thing I said when I saw this pic, with stomach dropping, was, "Ah, Geez." Words fail -

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. *tears*

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on July 15, 2009
This is as barbaric as man can get, there is no punishment to harsh for these people who commit this kind of crime.

Fee

Reviewed on July 15, 2009
All I can ask is: Why??

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears!! <


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