Comments on: Two more dead dogs in Toronto—is there a Canikiller on the loose?

By: suzanneward

suzanneward — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:55:33 +0000

No need for personal attacks John. I don’t live in or near Toronto so no one is making parks safe for my dog. The sad situation in our emergency wards has nothing to do with making parks safe for dogs or people. Perhaps you need to understand who funds what and how it all works before making such comments. A better idea would be for people to refrain from going to the emergency unless it truly is an emergency. The doctors we do have are overworked and would be far better able to take care of the ill if the system wasn’t abused. But then again a system where everything is free is so easy to abuse! I take care of my dog because I know when he is sick I will be paying the bills. And I do so gladly no matter what the cost.
I call that responsible.

By: JohnGibbons

JohnGibbons — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:55:17 +0000

Give me a break.

Go to St. Mike’s emergency ward and tell all the sick people waiting for a doctor that they’re all greedy for diverting valuable resources that could be better spent making parks safe for your dog.

By: suzanneward

suzanneward — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:54:56 +0000

As long as humans believe that they control the universe, have the right to do so and that their very being entitles them to preferential treatment, we will continue on the downward path that we now find ourselves on. If we can ever understand that all animals [humans included] deserve consideration and protection there just might be hope for our planet. Doesn’t look too promising from my perspective.

By: frustratedink

frustratedink — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:54:37 +0000

I agree with John. It’s absurd because “rate payers” get preferential treatment when it comes to public safety. Meaning that if you are homeless, you are worth less than a taxpayer’s dog.

By: JohnGibbons

JohnGibbons — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:54:18 +0000

It’s absurd because humans in Moss Park or Regent Park are entitled to the same protection as the humans in High Park, but they don’t get it, and on top of that the police are now spending their time protecting the dogs kept by the humans in High Park.

It’s absurd.

By: suzanneward

suzanneward — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:53:59 +0000

What is absurd about increased police presence at Dog Hill in order to protect pets? Dogs and their owners are entitled to the same protection as everyone else when it comes to criminal acts and I find it difficult to understand how anyone could think otherwise. It’s obvious that Phillip is not a dog lover and that’s his right. I am an avid dog lover as well as a parent and don’t find any contradiction in this. Children who love animals and are taught to care for them grow up to be kind and generous people. Animal cruelty goes hand in hand with child abuse, domestic violence and other forms of abuse in our society so catching this freak would quite possibly help prevent other forms of violence in future. It’s a sad state of affairs when one chooses to harm an innocent animal who is only playing in an off leash area and eating and drinking as dogs do. My sympathies go out to all dog owners who have sick animals. I have visited High Park many times with my dog but it’s now off limits for us. Too bad because it was a wonderful place frequented by great people and great pets to socialize with.