the K9 later died." poor dog.
That's ruff.
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the K9 later died." poor dog.
Just discussed the outside in a crate and no snuggly time thing with the 3 dogs...they said that must have been what happened to you and felt bad for you.Only in insane places like mASS. You go out to the midwest and people treat dogs like. . . well, dogs. They aren't part of the family to sleep on your bed or hang out on the couch. They're cute and all. But at the end of the day, they are still a dog. This whole "take your dog everywhere because he is your furry baby" stuff is just crazy.
My neighbor is a K-9 officer for the MA prison system. He's training a new dog now. Had to give away the last one b/c the last one wanted to be part of the family and not a work dog. New dog stays outside or in a crate. Can't train him if he has wuvvy-time every night.
Kitt was a Malinois.The K9 was a 12 year member of the force? I don't think GSD or Malinois are active for that long, so maybe bloodhound?
F*ck the law.Mine are part of my family too, but under the law, they are property.
Ah yes so crazy, right? A dog who was chosen to be a K9 and lost his life ON THE JOB.ridiculous
I understand some real reverence for the dog, but it just looks silly like that.
Also, this happened in Braintree Village, the most Section 8 development in Braintree.
Very few, if any. Some even put a badge on the collar, as if a dog is really a sworn officer!I wonder how many cops have said that about civilian dogs.
Mine are part of my family too, but under the law, they are property.
In which case you shouldn't be a "professional" and shouldn't cash the paycheck.The only good news is that the son of a bitch who did it is dead. I'm glad I became a firefighter instead of a police officer. In situations like that, I think professionalism would have gone right out the window.
If, when she someday passes away, our esteemed Veep Kamala effin-Harris is gonna get a full state/military style burial etc etc with our nation's flag displayed on the scene, etc etc??... then that police dog deserves MUCH MORE honor and respect than some un-American see you next Tuesday does....(and I'm not hijacking the thread to turn it political, blah blah blah.. I'm simply "Just sayin"...)The dog did not give his last full measure of devotion to his country, his state, or his municipality. He gave it to his owner. Kitt was a good boy.
The dog did not swear an oath as such, to defend this nation, to defend the Constitution, or to serve and protect his community. He followed the instructions of his owner. Kitt, again, was a good boy.
The dog did not understand the concept of any devotion but to that of his owner.
The covering of him with this nation's flag is wholly inappropriate because the dog was incapable of grasping the concept of why this nation is worth upholding in the first place.
Love your dog. Every one of them deep down wants to be a good boy, and deserves affection and praise. Pay this dog respect. Bury him with honors. But realize his devotion to one person is something beneath the willingness to defend the idea.
Keep the flag that drapes over the men and women who have died to defend what it represents- and actually understand what it means, off. Soldiers die in distant lands and close because they've sworn the oath. Some in their final moments may be intentionally giving their life for another, but they were put in that position because of duty to the nation, full well knowing they may be asked to make that trade as part of the deal. Kitt didn't. Doesn't mean his devotion to his handler was any less, but it does mean he shouldn't be placed under that cloth.
If, when she someday passes away, our esteemed Veep Kamala effin-Harris is gonna get a full state/military style burial etc etc with the American flag displayed on the scene, etc etc??... then that police dog deserves MUCH MORE honor and respect than some un-American see you next Tuesday does.
The dog did not give his last full measure of devotion to his country, his state, or his municipality. He gave it to his owner. Kitt was a good boy.
The dog did not swear an oath as such, to defend this nation, to defend the Constitution, or to serve and protect his community. He followed the instructions of his owner. Kitt, again, was a good boy.
The dog did not understand the concept of any devotion but to that of his owner.
The covering of him with this nation's flag is wholly inappropriate because the dog was incapable of grasping the concept of why this nation is worth upholding in the first place.
Love your dog. Every one of them deep down wants to be a good boy, and deserves affection and praise. Pay this dog respect. Bury him with honors. But realize his devotion to one person is something beneath the willingness to defend the idea.
Keep the flag that drapes over the men and women who have died to defend what it represents- and actually understand what it means, off. Soldiers die in distant lands and close because they've sworn the oath. Some in their final moments may be intentionally giving their life for another, but they were put in that position because of duty to the nation, full well knowing they may be asked to make that trade as part of the deal. Kitt didn't. Doesn't mean his devotion to his handler was any less, but it does mean he shouldn't be placed under that cloth.
The west has an odd relationship with dogs. People will often project human behavior and values on to them and treat them like pseudo children.
indeed, dogs are much better than most children and absolutely better than any of adults. "the more i learn people - the more i adore dogs".
Nice pooch!My dog is part of my family. She is fiercely loyal to me and a protector of my wife and 7 month old. I know she would rip someone’s throat out if they entered our home to do my family harm. She sleeps in front of the door of my sons room every night. I’d rather have her around than 90% of the humans I interact with.
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I don't now but have had plenty. I am a dog person who has a number of amazing dog stories. If the handler wasn't shot (don't know) he probably would have just preferred carrying the dog out himself. I didnt really have super strong feelings when I made my original post, I'm just saying it looks a little silly, and I think over the top.Ah yes so crazy, right? A dog who was chosen to be a K9 and lost his life ON THE JOB.
Not sure if sarcasm or ignorance.
If it's the latter, the AFT would love to interview you.
Silly? Do you have a dog?
Ah yes so crazy, right? A dog who was chosen to be a K9 and lost his life ON THE JOB.
The dog was murdered doing what he was trained to do in the service of his community. Plenty of humans make the ultimate sacrifice without realizing the consequences of there actions. It doesn’t diminish the price they paid and the sacrifice they made.The dog did not give his last full measure of devotion to his country, his state, or his municipality. He gave it to his owner. Kitt was a good boy.
The dog did not swear an oath as such, to defend this nation, to defend the Constitution, or to serve and protect his community. He followed the instructions of his owner. Kitt, again, was a good boy.
The dog did not understand the concept of any devotion but to that of his owner.
The covering of him with this nation's flag is wholly inappropriate because the dog was incapable of grasping the concept of why this nation is worth upholding in the first place.
Love your dog. Every one of them deep down wants to be a good boy, and deserves affection and praise. Pay this dog respect. Bury him with honors. But realize his devotion to one person is something beneath the willingness to defend the idea.
Keep the flag that drapes over the men and women who have died to defend what it represents- and actually understand what it means, off. Soldiers die in distant lands and close because they've sworn the oath. Some in their final moments may be intentionally giving their life for another, but they were put in that position because of duty to the nation, full well knowing they may be asked to make that trade as part of the deal. Kitt didn't. Doesn't mean his devotion to his handler was any less, but it does mean he shouldn't be placed under that cloth.
Yes, so it wasn't his choice. You could almost say "drafted."Key word: chosen. Not chose. The dog doesn't understand the difference between being "on the job" and being allowed to roam free on a farm so long as his owner is pleased with him.
That cop in Worcester yesterday made a life altering decision to enter law enforcement as a career, and all the responsibilities and risks that entailed.
The dog got picked.
That's the difference.
The dog was murdered doing what he was trained to do in the service of his community. Plenty of humans make the ultimate sacrifice without realizing the consequences of there actions. It doesn’t diminish the price they paid and the sacrifice they made.
I guess we will have to agree to disagree.
Yes, so it wasn't his choice. You could almost say "drafted."
He was drafted, and still did his duty.Key word: chosen. Not chose. The dog doesn't understand the difference between being "on the job" and being allowed to roam free on a farm so long as his owner is pleased with him.
That cop in Worcester yesterday made a life altering decision to enter law enforcement as a career, and all the responsibilities and risks that entailed.
The dog got picked.
That's the difference.
The draftee gets to conscientiously object or run. The dog doesn't.
You could almost say "enslaved".
Okay. Don't sit out in the sun too much longer.