Pets on my Mind

Pit bull project

1. Barbara Says:
   May 1st, 2008 at 11:55 am

   I read this story when it ran in the newspaper last year. I was heartbroken (I cried a lot) when I first read it and I am still heartbroken about it. The problem is so overwhelming that I don't know what we can do to make a difference. The abuse problem is so huge. Can you give us contact info. for groups that we can get involved with that are trying to combat this problem? What can one person do to help? I want to help and would love it if people could tell me who I can contact so that I can make a difference.

2. Lynne Says:
   May 1st, 2008 at 1:19 pm

   This article shows all the reasons why we can't let Bruiser die in vain!!!

3. Wendy Sullivan Says:
   May 1st, 2008 at 11:42 pm

   My dog's headstone came in today. As I laid it on her grave I thought of Bruiser. Bruiser won't have a headstone but everytime I look at her's, I will think of him. She wasn't mistreated when I got her but I like to think I made her a princess -- Princess Peaches. I still have a few of her little dresses. I wonder if a shelter would want them. Sorry. . .my mind is wondering. Whatever human did this to Bruiser should have the same thing done to him/her.

4. Stephanie Says:
   May 2nd, 2008 at 9:22 am

   I often think about Michael Vick and his football game. I wonder how he would have liked being electrocuted or drowned after playing a bad game? His prison term is too short. I personally don't think he's fit to live in our society... ever! But I guess I should pray for him to change rather than being bitter. It's hard to do!

5. Lynne Says:
   May 2nd, 2008 at 10:04 am

   Wendy- Sorry for your recent loss. I know you're hurting.

   Stephanie- Yes, it is hard to pray for people like Michael Vick, but we have to try, right? I say prayers for the monsters who hurt animals through gritted teeth, but at least I try.

   Perhaps if we all work on Bruiser's Law we can help make things harder for the monsters who treat animals cruelly.

6. Stephanie Says:
   May 2nd, 2008 at 10:23 am

   Wendy, I am also sorry about your loss.
   I had a terrible loss 2 years ago and I'll
   never get over it. I've owned dogs my entire
   life. Usually 3 at a time, but the one I
   lost 2 years ago was somehow special. I've adored them all, but he was my heart. Time does help. I had to go right out and get a new puppy. I know some people don't recommend that, but it helped
   occupy my mind. A new puppy takes a lot of time and energy! I don't regret it at all. He is a bouncy 2 year old now and I thank God for him everyday!

7. Lynne Says:
   May 2nd, 2008 at 1:32 pm

   Funny how you have those "special" ones, isn't it?

   I lost my cat 8 years ago, April 16th. I still think about her every day, but as time goes by, that sharp pain dulls. I do special things on that day in her honor- take my vet's office staff a basketful of goodies, my other cats and I have a meal from her favorite restaurant (I break the no people food rule for this one occasion), I plant trees, etc. That makes it a day of celebration of her life, not her loss.

   The little kitten who saved my heart after my loss just celebrated her 8th birthday yesterday. I found her at 10 days old. We rescued each other. My mom says I have a "cat shaped hole" in my heart that must be kept filled or I'll bleed to death. She's probably right.

8. Stephanie Says:
   May 2nd, 2008 at 2:04 pm

   Lynne, your story made me smile. Thanks.
   Those are neat ways to celebrate.