Tuesday February 20, 2007, 7:34 am
Grrrrr..........why is it that people view animals as nothing more than 'property' & not another living creature?? Humans should be well aware that there is a difference between slaughtering a cow for food, and dousing a cow in gasoline, lighting it on fire and watching it burn.

Tuesday February 20, 2007, 7:43 am
In my next life, I hope I can back as a super smart pitt bull or somethin. If I see an animal abuser, I'll take a bite outta 'crime'.

Tuesday February 20, 2007, 10:22 am
This makes me soooooo angry. Surely SOMETHING can be done??

Tuesday February 20, 2007, 3:50 pm
we need to contact john sullivan and ask him how we can help then organize every animal group on care2 and get busy that is how so who wants to contact john?

Wednesday February 21, 2007, 10:36 pm
How could anyone think about this cruel way to hurt an animal. Got to be pretty SICK. This person should not be walking the streets. Pyschiatric treatment. Before politicians are elected, the public should ask them if they are "against" animal cruelty. Of course they will say they care but at least they can be reminded of this when they do nothing to enforce laws to help prevent animal cruelty. It is time changes are made. Most politicians claim to be very religious - then they should know that God did not intend for humans to abuse animals in any way. Stop telling people that fornicating and stealing is wrong. People know this. Start educating people that all of God's creation is to be respected and treated with dignity.

Thursday February 22, 2007, 9:39 am
I've emailed John, I'll let you know what I hear.

Thursday February 22, 2007, 10:18 am
Thank you, Michele. I searched but could not find any contact information for him. I am so glad you were able to do it.

Saturday February 24, 2007, 5:22 pm
This story almost makes me despair, but we cannot allow ourselves that luxury because creatures like this need us to crowd together in great numbers and with loud loud voices. What that little dog had, his abuser has not - the ability to love.

Saturday February 24, 2007, 5:22 pm
This story almost makes me despair, but we cannot allow ourselves that luxury because creatures like this need us to crowd together in great numbers and with loud loud voices. What that little dog had, his abuser has not - the ability to love.

Monday March 5, 2007, 1:28 pm
OK - I have heard back from John - apparently the first answer he sent me went astray.

He says that Buddy's law is dead for this year, and that they will bring it up again next year. Apparently the legislature isn't easy to deal with on a good day, but especially hard to deal with in an election year.

Monday March 5, 2007, 2:06 pm
Thanks very much, Michele, for the update. Disappointing news. But all is not lost yet, by the sound of it. Hopefully this was a learning experience and the next Buddy's Law will be stronger for it.