Fire Mascot abused while crew out training

[gini]

We seem to be in a period of time that is showing us how evil - Evil can be. We are learning about those who do not value life - their own - others and even little furkids.

There doesn't seem to be a harsh enough punishment available if the culprits are caught. However, maybe they should be assigned to that fire station and have to do a "little work". Under the watchful eyes of the firemen, (or women) they could do chores including picking up the poop and caring for this dog. If they could see how valiently this dog will continue to live, possibly they could learn something. Just putting them in jail doesn't seem to be the right answer.

Thanks for sharing the story, even though it made me cry.

[purrley]

This is absolutely sickening - so here goes -another $2.00 in my animal fund jar on behalf of Smokie the big hearted, wonderful dalmation.

[3-greys-and-a-mutt]

Shocking and heartwrenching! I don't even have words to describe what needs to be done to these people! How dare they do something like that!

Smokey is the prettiest Dal I've ever seen...

[karen israel]

I couldn't read anymore about it. It makes me
sick. Can't wait to get home to Cody and smother him with hugs and kisses!

[lizbud]

Phred,
Do you have any news on Smokey?
I would really like to know if any progress
has been made in finding suspects in this
case. The LISA site sounded good;but they
had 10,000 cases to investigate last year.
I found a picture on nola.com site that was
even more 'graphic' than the one used.It
looks like it was Smokey's left rear leg
that was amputated, makeing him doubley maimed on the same side.
I would like to 'act' and not just 're-act'
but other than mailing/e-mailing people to
relay concern about this, I don't know what
else to do.I sincerely hope these people
are caught & arrested. State law in LA. is
serious about animal abuse...

[Phred]

No other or newer information available. I did write to the LISA folks asking if they had or could get an e-mail for the 9 Mile Point Fire Department.

I'll post again if I hear anything back from them.

[Daisy's Mom]

That is just disgusting! I hope whoever did this is caught and punished. My prayers are with poor Smokey.

[Sudilar]

I am just heartsick over this. Only pure evil can do this to a poor innocent creature. I wish them "whatever goes around, comes around". I am so sad.

[Phred]

UPDATE on Smokey, the Fire Dawg ~

Just received this from the LISA Folks:

"Hi- Smokey is doing much better.
Yes, he was abused while the firefighters were away from the station.
I don't think they have an email address down there, but I'll pass on your concern.
I think the plan is to retire Smokey,and let him live in leisure with one of the firefighters.
Thanks for your concern.

/s/ Dave Bishop
Humane Investigator"
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Sorry I don't have more information. The only e-mail I have is for LISA - the League in Support of Animals who seem to be involved in the animal cruelty aspects of Smokey's case.
LISA web site = LISA web site.
LISA E-mail = [email protected]

Sure wish we had an E-mail to the Firefighters! Keep the Pawz crossed for Fire Dog Smokey!
Keep Reading... We DO have a Fire Department E-mail - it's in a following post!

[ January 14, 2002: Message edited by: Phred ]

[mugsy]

I sent my venting email just now. I hope the idiots that did this are caught and given the same treatment that they gave Smokey.

[Phred]

Originally posted by mugsy:
<STRONG>I sent my venting email just now... </STRONG>

Mugsy and All Others ~

I suppose supportive venting might be helpful; but we're sort of preaching to the choir ~ LISA is an Animal Protection Agency! They're already upset with Smokey's abuse. What they need is $money$ to help fight the abuse.

[delidog]

phred you are correct...they do need funds...but we also are not a group that takes these things lying down!!! has smokey gone to live with afirefighter yet????? did they have to amputate his hind leg????? that poor,brave fellow!!!!! my heart and prayers go out to him.....and a donation.......the deli dog

[Former User]

Poor Smokey, what kind of people go and hurt innocent animals anyway? We're sure Smokey didn't deserve this (no animal does) at all.

Our thoughts are with Smokey, we wish him a speedy recovery!

Lots of kisses for Smokey!

[PJ's Mom]

This is horrible. He looks so sad. It usually takes a lot to make me cry. Looking into his eyes did it.

I truly believe that people like this deserve to have the same things done to them that they do to these poor animals.

[ktreva52]

Just curious, Phred, any news lately on whether they have been able to find/prosecute the perps??? Have you heard how Smokey is doing?? I just cannot fathom a mind that could conceive (let alone carry out) such abuse -- and on a dog that has done NOTHING to them. It is just mind-boggling that this can happen in a civilized (supposedly) country like this. Please let us know if you know anything more.