Why post "horrible" stories.

[Randi]

Helen, I think it's good you brought the topic up. Personally, I don't like to read stories about animal abuse, so I simply stay clear of them.

[Queen of Poop]

I think they are important stories and we need to at least know of them. It's the only way we can push to have animal rights put front and centre. To make the punishment for the humans more than just a slap on the wrist.

[Karen]

That's why the Dog House exists, so the "horrible" stories are easy to avoid.

[Laura's Babies]

I think we need a mix of BOTH just to remind us of how much cruelity there is out there in the world and to remind us to be more aware. A lot of them I don't read or watch the actual video but it reminds me that it happens in the world and makes me more protective of mine.

[smokey the elder]

One does not need to click on the link. It is entirely appropriate that fair warning be given.

[Medusa]

I posted that "horrible" story b/c I hoped that people would sign the petition to impose a stiffer penalty on these people. I didn't view the video and I don't intend to but I also can't be an ostrich. I can't put my head in the sand and pretend that life is always a pink bubble. These animals were cruelly treated and if we aren't made aware of these cases, then we can't help them. If we can't help them, then we have no business calling ourselves animal lovers. We all have problems and we all go through rough times but I would venture to say that NONE of us have EVER had the things done to us that were done to these poor, defenseless animals w/no voice. Ohio's animal abuse laws are archaic and need to be changed so that longer sentences and stiffer penalties will be imposed upon the perpetrators of such crimes. The louder the outcry, the better we stand a chance of helping an animal live its life w/o being abused and tortured. Really, I'm amazed that anyone would object to hearing of such cases. Don't view the video; I didn't but don't hide your eyes either. PLEASE. The animals need us.

[moosmom]

I see enough abuse as a volunteer and I try to avoid those "horrible" stories. I know they're out there, I just can't stomach them anymore.

[happylabs]

I posted that "horrible" story b/c I hoped that people would sign the petition to impose a stiffer penalty on these people. I didn't view the video and I don't intend to but I also can't be an ostrich. I can't put my head in the sand and pretend that life is always a pink bubble. These animals were cruelly treated and if we aren't made aware of these cases, then we can't help them. If we can't help them, then we have no business calling ourselves animal lovers. We all have problems and we all go through rough times but I would venture to say that NONE of us have EVER had the things done to us that were done to these poor, defenseless animals w/no voice. Ohio's animal abuse laws are archaic and need to be changed so that longer sentences and stiffer penalties will be imposed upon the perpetrators of such crimes. The louder the outcry, the better we stand a chance of helping an animal live its life w/o being abused and tortured. Really, I'm amazed that anyone would object to hearing of such cases. Don't view the video; I didn't but don't hide your eyes either. PLEASE. The animals need us.

I didn't know it was just a link to a video. Also, I don't generally sign online petitions either. But it is good that you had a warning in the title.