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We have to go back, Kate!
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Oh, I will. But I also give to human charitiies.
The two are very much linked to me.
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04-12-2012, 06:38 PM | #227 |
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IMHO, the first priority is that the VA pay for Big Sarge's goddam meds like they should, and fix Buster's eyes properly.*
I suspect that quite a few of these dogs could work as watchdogs and guard dogs, but maybe some are too old or otherwise physically or mentally not up to it. Some kind of comfortable retirement seems appropriate, but even then, all dogs come to an end and often the vet's needle is in fact the kindest way to go. We need more details about the condition of each dog. Were they actually old and sick, or were they just inconvenient? *Yeah, I know, different country, but I'll assume the Brit system has much the same issues as the VA, and the US has dogs in much the same situation.
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04-13-2012, 10:04 PM | #228 |
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I'm not understanding the state of these dogs, I guess. They're trained animals. We have to assume very well-trained. Why would the military allow anything but very-well-trained dogs near our soldiers? So why is it they magically turn into monsters when they come back from overseas? I mean, sure, I can see the possibility of PTSD, and maybe you don't want to be a stranger walking onto their home property at night... but aren't police dogs trained in a similar fashion? Surely police departments across the country could find a use for a free, military-trained animal.
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04-14-2012, 08:18 AM | #229 |
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I donate to the Dog's Trust. For a very selfish reason. John Barrowman is a patron and often offers personal belongings, or things he has been given (a Day Out Rally Driving, a signed photo, a first edition of his book) as prizes.
But I respect what they do, same way I respect the Celia Hammond Animal Trust; they never put a healthy cat down and have a large country facility for cats that cannot be rehomed (especially ferals). They are into lifelong support. They've had money from me in the past, when I have had it. I have also given to humans when I could. Save the Children and Help the Aged especially. Children in Need, Sport Relief, Comic Relief every year. Sometimes it's been just making a cake. Sometimes it's just been organising collections, selling raffle tickets, raising awareness. I don't think it has to be either/ or when it comes to animals and humans. I just know of animals helped by various charities and trusts. Whereas when giving to humans it's just... out there. Never met them, never will. I take it on trust. I used to find that people who refused to give to "foreigners" i.e. starving people abroad "because there are people hungry in this country" actually didn't give to UK causes either. Each to their own - I don't volunteer any more although I have the time to (except the extra hours at school), so I'm not any kind of shining angel.
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The worth of the aminals far outweighs the worth of teh huboons.
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Hmmmm.
Not knowing Keith Moon is dead. Thinking Johnny Rotten would be appropriate to play in the closing ceremony? I suspect pranking aomewhere along the line.
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Oh ye gods.
From http://www.cairns.com.au/article/201...ocal-news.html Quote:
More nightmares/pics at the link.
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omgomgomgomgomgomg...
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Woah!
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We have to go back, Kate!
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The snake I like, the spider and the fact that it is eating the snake freaks me out.
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(races to airport, hops on a plane to Australia, runs to Zen's house, slaps him across the face, runs back to airport, jumps on plane home...cartoon style.)
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04-20-2012, 05:58 PM | #238 |
To shreds, you say?
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Late to this thread but, exactly what kind of scrotum attack isn't brutal?
/pedant
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You'd need to have a stop-over. In Cairns.
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A tongue lashing. /pervert
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