@renaultf1:
This is a public forum. People have a right to post their opinions without being told they don't care about their own pets or neglect/abuse because they don't agree with you or behave like you.
Regarding your quote above…I have one more option...to respond and say what I think...you're not the only one with a voice here. Last time I checked, you aren't any sort of authority around this place.
Oh, and don't assume for one minute that you know all there is to know about someone, their life, etc., by the small snippets they post on this forum.
I wonder if your own life would hold up to the same scrutiny that you seem to put others thru...?
That's all I have left to say on this thread.
You are just helping make my case at your own expense. You are exactly right, you have the right to respond and say what you think yet you are in disagreement with me doing the same.
Sounds like you are pretty angry and that makes we wonder what the real issue is. You are certainly welcome to Quote me word for word and point out where you think I said your or anyone else does not care about their pet or pets. I would rather you Quote me word for word than attempting to change the context or intent of my message.
As far as authority and reality are concerned, this is the internet which was designed as a communication tool and not a place.
Certainly there are people with authority on the base at Fort Hood that would be interested in the health, welfare, and safety of the animals involved in this situation. Portho's is very lucky that no one has chosen to take the steps necessary to contact the base commander.
The only thing I have claimed it the right to post my opinion, the right to include some facts that support my opinion. It appears that you believe in that right so what is your beef?
Since I chose to investigate further based on what was presented, I really did not have to assume that Portho's had lied to members in this forum. This means that I had more information than you.
While I know its repetitious to ask, where is your post or comments in regard to the neglect and abuse of the dogs involved and the two dead puppies?
You are more than welcome to ask anything about my life you wish to know. I will be happy to answer. Let me help you get started.
I am 51 years old. I hold a Master's degree in Education and I am a certified teacher. I got my education the hard way by working and serving my country. I grew up on the South West Side of Chicago during the Race Riots where people from street gangs were shooting one another. I took a GED and went into the military to serve my country during Nam. I have been divorced. I received sole custody of my children from that marriage when they were 6 and 8. Those children have both completed high school and one of them is almost done with his first two years of college. When I was growing up in Chicago my parents were raising Dobermans. I have had several dogs of different breeds over the years including two different rescues. None of my dogs were ever turned over to the Shelter or Pound as we used to call it. I have never given up a dog because I was moving or the dog had some kind of behavior problem.
I have owned homes in Alabama, Tennessee, and Illinois. I currently own my home.
I love photographing wildlife and I have been published locally many times.
I still get called to photograph events for the local community.
I sail and I am part of the local sailing club as well as part of the national MC Scow organization.
I am the founder of the MC Scow Fleet at our lake.
I am a member of the Masonic lodge, as my father was, and his father before him.
I have a very diverse background that includes both mechanical and electrical abilities as well as other attributes.
I have trouble spelling but then I have Miranda or spell check to look over my shoulder.
I build and fix computers for myself and friends.
I have been to China, Israel, all over Europe, and all over the United States including Alaska but not Hawaii. I have photographed in most places I have visited.
I did not come from a financially wealthy family.
I play the trumpet, the baritone, and a very little bit of piano
Since I am a certified teacher I am a mandated reporter when it comes reporting the abuse of children.
I believe that Animals should not be abused and people should step up and protect them when necessary.
I believe that all people and animals are entitled to proper medical care especially when life threatening and denying them of that right constitutes abuse.
It is a fact, that there are dogs and other animals that are abused or neglected by their owners.
I have street education as well as a formal one. I understand well that sometimes otherwise intelligent people who have been formally educated lack the common sense to put their intelligence to use.
I really like Sharron's Quote in regard to Stupid on Toast.
I understand why Tanza has so much passion in regard to Fanconi and Health testing of Basenji's. I admit that I misunderstood her intentions when I first joined this chat board but with Tanza's and other's help, I was really able to understand the value in what she was advocating and see the bigger picture.
I believe that no rescue organization is perfect, but there is good that can outweigh the bad.
Let me know if there is anything else you would like to know.
Jason
