Friday November 9, 2007, 9:08 pm
They live in f-ing BARRELS!!! This is LEGAL???!! He gets to keep them for 10 more days as long as they are "well cared for???" THEY LIVE IN CHAINS AND ONLY BARRELS FOR SHELTER!! This is sickening!!

Friday November 9, 2007, 9:09 pm
Who in their right mind would think that they could manage and care for 17 dogs? This has the distinct profile of a Dog Fighter. I hope they checked for scars and signs of ring fighting. Thanks Betty, noted and read.

Friday November 9, 2007, 9:14 pm
HELLO SHERIFF - dogs that are chained like that & live in a barrel are fighting dogs, better do some homework.

Friday November 9, 2007, 9:22 pm
I watched the video and the dogs I saw could barely stand or walk! the owner stated the dogs were for some type of "weight pulling" show... yeah, whatever! the poor dog could barely pull itself up this is sick, I am happy to hear the sheriff stating his concern and that he will be following up on this situation, the jerk needs to know people will not stand for this abuse and neglect!

Saturday November 10, 2007, 3:54 am
Hopefully, they will keep a very close eye on this idiot now and build a stronger case against him and maybe catch more than just him.

Saturday November 10, 2007, 7:58 am
NOTED. It is illegal in the Netherlands (my country) to have chained dogs, or dogs living outside without sufficient/good shelter. I have never seen a chained dog in my life. Unknown here.

Saturday November 10, 2007, 8:54 am
Well I hope they chain the owner up somewhere in the hot sun with no food and water or shelter. Jail for animal abusers!

Saturday November 10, 2007, 12:29 pm
Let them put the man on a chain give him a barrel for shelter and see how how humane it is for him. How dare these people let them keep him for 10 more days and didn't have water? Wish I lived close to that dog he would be gone. Trailer he probaly doesn't even live there. Poor baby.

Sunday November 11, 2007, 1:48 am
The sheriff should have taken control of those dogs immediately. Just another case of not taking action because the laws are not being broken. I say it is time to CHANGE the laws. Chained dogs and barrel houses is hardly what I call humane treatment.

Sunday November 11, 2007, 2:35 am
Wether the dogs are fighting dogs or not, they can't help being born, and deserve good shelter.
The owner should be brought to justice, and the dogs have to be taken to a better place.
Why didn't this sherrif take proper actions ?
We have a friend that adopted a formerly chained sheaperd, called Sam, from Spain, it is a wonderful dog.
Our dog Breezer and Sam are the best friends now.

Sunday November 11, 2007, 2:43 am
So digusting and so sad. Thanks for posting this story.

Sunday November 11, 2007, 12:57 pm
piece of garbages phone number and address (5767 Curtis Rd5767 Curtis Rd

Odessa, MO 64076-6334

(816) 230-5591 Is it illegal to call him to let him know about animals rights? Does anyone know?

Sunday November 11, 2007, 4:35 pm
Oh I'm so calling him! this is sick! And I agree with everyone who said how can anyone PROPERLY care for 17 dogs?! This definitely seems like someone using dogs for fighting. Whether it's fighting or not, these dogs should NOT be there in those conditions.

Tuesday November 13, 2007, 10:52 am
How can you allow this type of conditions for any living thing? They deserve better and the owner deserves worse.