This artical was posted on http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2008/07/11/bc-pit-bull-burned-trail.html
Police and SPCA officials in Trail, B.C., are on the hunt for someone who set a pit bull on fire and caused third-degree burns to at least 30 per cent of its body.
RCMP believe the dog was doused in gasoline and set on fire July 2. It was discovered by Randy Kaiser when it wandered into a Trail backyard. "His face was all burned and scratched. He was missing skin on his legs. He was holding one up because he was in so much pain," said Kaiser on Wednesday.
The dog's owner told SPCA officials his dog, Tigger, went missing about two hours before he was found burned. The 18-month-old dog is now on several kinds of painkillers and covered in gauze and bandages to promote healing and prevent infection. "He has been very good — very patient with us. He's in a lot of pain," said veterinarian April Chappel of the Arrow Lakes Veterinary Clinic.
"We bandaged him up as best as we could through the whole chest and backside," said Chappel.But Tigger is in very rough shape and recovery is expected to take a long time. The vet is hopeful, but says there is no guarantee he will pull through. "Things have gotten worse over the past week as the tissue that was burned is dying. And he just actually came out of anesthetic to have his wounds debrided, to remove that dead tissue," said Chappel."It's pretty sad to see how bad this has gone and hopefully it won't get too much worse before it gets better. I really hope we find the guy," said Chappel.
Charges could be laid under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Criminal Code, but so far there are no clues about who is responsible.
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What I find even more disturbing are some of the comments made by readers.
- cbr69er wrote: I hate pitbulls, I wish it was dead!
1867man wrote: Hey, c'mon guys - it was a Pit Bull! running loose in a residential neighbourhood (first time?)! fool thing may have blowed itself up attacking a lawn tractor. 1) put it down humanely - it's even less trustworthy now. 2) fine the owner for not having control over the dog 3) if someone is found that burned it - they may need counselling - but they may have been well-motivated. humans come first!
TheHilt wrote: If a pit bull, or any other stupid animal, ever bit anyone in my family, I'd happily set it on fire. Mind you, with the price of fuel a hammer might be a lot cheaper...
4 comments:
Big Scary Humans...!
Don`t let your Pit Bulls or dogs that these type of people might perceive to be a Pit Bull out of your sight.
I hope this dog recovers and goes on to show the world the true nature of Pit Bulls.
They don`t seek revenge unlike Humans and they don`t hire Doggie Ambulance Chasing lawyers to file lawsuits.
Tigger will just recover,forgive,go outside and play ball and get on with his life rather than looking for many people and Organizations to blame and spending many years in Court trying to get financially compensated for injuries that will heal.
I think there`s a lesson in there.
Fight the good fight Tigger.
Have you thought about submitting your organization to AFF for any kind of funding or recognition?
http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/topic.php?id=3&topic=105
It`s open to Canadians also.
They are about to recognize a SAR Pit from a Canadian organization.
The more Canadian Dogs and Organizations are recognized the more Canadians might contribute.
It might become a happy cycle and people might just stop doing this and supporters of setting innocent dogs on fire might cease and desist posting idiotic comments.
You seem to have the right stuff.
The Pit Ed
The Lively Fund
Education geared towards owners
etc
Just a thought.
I had no idea Animal Farm accepted Canadian Organizations, thanks for the information we will have to look into that.
Thanks again
Kristen
Co-Director
I am sickened. I don't own a bully breed and would not have one as I don't have the experience BUT no animal, regardless of species or breed should have to go thru what this poor sole had to go thru. Cruel is cruel. I too would do anything to protect my child; but the nasty comments were made make we wonder what those people have done in the past and what they will do in the future. Have you seen a person who has been burned???? They would wish that on another living creature. It has nothing to do with liking or disliking dogs or a certain breed of dog - it's about compassion for all living creatures. If you don't have that, you are the one we should worry about.
DM
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