My dog was shot and killed by an off-duty officer

[KaiyasMom]

It's just so awful . . . that man should be tested to see if he's sane . . . he shouldn't have even been carrying his weapon there's no good reason!! The lose must be devasating . . I am so sorry . . .

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to let you know that I've changed the home page of my web site to include updates to our case as well as related stories. Unfortunately, police shooting dogs seems to be a frequent occurrence. According to the Philadelphia Daily News, spontaneous dog killings by police have quadrupled since 1995. So please check out my web site if you get the chance. http://www.fortobywithlove.com

Thank you.

Rebecca

[Chinchilla_Girl]

Thank you for the updates...I just went through and read them all. I wouldn't doubt at all that IF Toby growled at all, it was because of that peice of **** officer who Obviously hates dogs and had no concern for his daughters...if he had any concern for them, he wouldn't have so viciously shot Toby so many times!

[Chrisanne]

I am so sorry for you all. My heart still aches for you all.

[Soccer_37]

I am very sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy. What breed of dog was he?

[CorinasCritters]

I'm so so sorry! I read the article and think that is so wrong. i will do everything I can to help. i don't even know what I would do if that happened to one of my dogs. I'm so angry!!

[CorinasCritters]

It wouldn't let me email to any of those people so if you want to give me the email addresses and not just the abbreviations to click on then let me know them and I will email...

[Eli]

ARRRRRg that makes me sick. I have read this before, and no matter how many times I read it I get the same reaction.

[CorinasCritters]

Hello,
I am just one of the many dog owners that love their dog or dogs. I read about this article and I was aghast. I felt so bad for the owners of this beautiful, loving, innocent dog. I would feel differently if the dog was actually attacking the girls, or had an aggresive tempermant that was known, but by everything I have read, the answer is that this dog did not deserve this. Even if the dog was about to hurt the girls or do anything to harm them then one shot to get him to stay away would be enough, but eight or nine? No. Killing this dog was not the answer. I truly think that the off-duty police officer that shot this dog should be getting many charges. For animal cruelty and shooting dangerously in a public place. I don't even know how bad i would feel if this were to happen to my dog, and right before my very eyes. Again, this dog did not deserve to get this pain, and be killed the awful, unthinking way he was. God Bless you Toby.

Corina Van Camp - Buffalo, NY 11/23/04



*I would love for this to be read by other people, and posted on your website for Toby.*

[AprilsMom]

74red, words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. I read your site and I am truly sorry. How cruel people can be? How horrible it must be for you? We are here for you and we support you in your fight for justice. Toby was a sweet and warm dog and I am sure he brought nothing but love to you and your family. You are in my prayers.

[thdognme]

I read your post and I just don't know what to say to you. I cannot imagine this happening to me and I never want to. We have had some serious problems here in Tennessee with the same issues or so close to yours. It is unbelievable what some people will do. I am posting some links for you to read and I will advise you they are not nice. They are truthful but unkind. I have personally spoken to one of the dog owners and I am on the side of the family all the way. I think one of the articles was nation wide. Please accept my sympathy in your loss. May God bless you and your family.

http://www.i-dog.com/board/messages/...tml?1098277569

http://www.tennessean.com/local/arch...61792608.shtml

http://www.prisonplanet.com/news_ale..._general3.html

http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/01/09/police.kill.dog/

[Cherrycola]

Thats not right; I wanted to throw up when I read this. Im honestly extremely sorry for that and I know what its like to have your pet killed unjustly, trust me ;_; -cuddle- Im sorry that had to happen. I honestly am. -hug-

[thdognme]

We have so many issues with animal cruelty here in TN. I, along with so many others, are fighthing to get the laws changed or even on the books. It seems that the officals do not take animal abuse/cruelty seriously and we want that stopped! Any assistance anyone can offer is greatly appreciated! We, humans, must be the voice for those who cannot speak for themselves and that is the bottom line. I will call on someone in a heartbeat if they are not caring for their animal properly. One of the main concerns we have in this state is the 'good ole buddy' system and that has to end somehow. We have a new sheriff in the county where I live and he is at least decent and will listen. The previous sheriff could care less. I hate the situation, I'm trying to change things but I cannot do it alone. I hope if anyone from TN. is reading this; they will help us too! Pray for the animals and trust God to change things. They are His gifts.

[DirtySouthChins]

Although this post was orignially posted back in April it is still sad about how so many people not to mention police can get away with such a heartless cruelty!!! I sure hope justice was done over the past 7 months as I know that justice being served can never bring back our loved one's it still shows there are those that care about animal rights in the legal system!!!

[Purplebunny]

I have been debating for a few days whether to post a reply to this thread, due to the fact it is an old one, and I didn't want to upset 74red, by bringing up the subject of her beloved dog being so brutally killed..
I have been on the website, and have read all the stories on there, and I have cried and have got so annoyed that this has been happening.. Please keep us informed of the progress you are making...