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Tragedey at a dog show
How can people be so horrible??
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luvmypugglebaby
Posted: 7:44:08 PM 6/28/2007
I found the handlers website - I thought maybe they would have posted a memorial on it but I can't find one.
Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.
Plato (429-347 BC)

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dusty082155
Posted: 7:50:21 PM 6/28/2007
From what i gathered, they had the older dogs, in the motorhome with them and the show dogs were in a trailer they pulled behind them. Someone apparently poisened the dogs at the show. They had left the show and were on the road, stopped to check on them, and they were all dead. Seven of their own , and 13 were clients dogs. I dont think they were only worried about losing their "business" Riley. The woman was devastated. She was ranting. Just as any of us would be if it had happened to us. Saying that she didnt care was cold. This was one kennels entire stock. The dogs, and showing, were their lives. To lose that so tragically is heartbreaking. I will not say their names on here, but they were very reputable show/breeders in the Frenchie world and this is a tragic loss. My heart goes out to them.
If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater, suggest that he wear a tail.
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nicoolx2
Posted: 8:26:35 PM 6/28/2007
This is really really sad, but in all honesty, this doesn't surprise me. I've heard horror stories in the horse world and now this for the dog world. I think I would go on a rampage and destroy whoever did it..I hope they can cope with this loss, of course they'll always think about it, but, you should know wheat I mean..:( Its so sad, I love Frenchies, poor babies..
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Posted: 8:51:33 PM 6/28/2007
Thank you, Dusty. I was also wondering the details, and the number of dogs lost. It was certainly a legitimate question from a previous poster.

Because show dogs are kept intact, and the previous reputation of a certain "outfit", I do have my suspitions.

How very sad for all involved. I can't imagine losing my entire "family" all at once.

My thoughts and prayers are with them.
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thelifeofriley
Posted: 8:58:33 PM 6/28/2007
Puggle, isnt that interesting. Perhaps contact them to see if this is even true???

Just my take on the article.
http://www.ashleyspets.com "A dog is not almost human, and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such.
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dusty082155
Posted: 9:36:35 PM 6/28/2007
sad , sad... tragedy........
If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater, suggest that he wear a tail.
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NoDogYet
Posted: 9:53:15 PM 6/28/2007
It is so hard to believe that some sick individual would actually poison these defensless animals in their own crates in their own vehicle

It's just conjecture at this point that the animals were poisoned. If so, how does the woman know where they were when the poisoning occurred?
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
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Posted: 10:03:05 PM 6/28/2007
When did this "happen"? I'm not seeing ANYTHING on the internet, nor have my show breeder friends. This would be big news in the "Show" community. hmmmmmm
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dusty082155
Posted: 10:04:24 PM 6/28/2007
I think right now, its all speculation. Doesnt sound like they even know themselves exactly what happened. They had an awful lot of dogs. I dont know if they had help. I have my hands full with my three. I would be a wreck trying to keep an eye on twenty. If they were actually poisoned, it sounds like there was a time when they were unattended, at least for some period of time.
If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater, suggest that he wear a tail.
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luvmypugglebaby
Posted: 10:08:49 PM 6/28/2007
Their site says that they "We DO NOT LEAVE the dogs in any building or show site overnight, they stay with us!"

I am going to contact them and ask them. If this is or isn't true they should at least be aware of what is being said about them.

((edited because I misquoted the site.))
Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.
Plato (429-347 BC)

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NoDogYet
Posted: 10:09:09 PM 6/28/2007
I've found the story cross-posted in a couple places. What is maddening is how quickly the story morphs into half-truths. Was the show in Harrisonburg, VA or Harrisburg, PA? Did this happen on a Sunday or a Monday? Ugh.
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
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dusty082155
Posted: 10:11:33 PM 6/28/2007
DebsDogs, i havent found anything about it either. Only on my Frenchie forum. I doubt that it is a prank, if it were, the kennel owner would have posted something. She is a member of the forum i am refering too. She posted the letter and i have not seen her back online. Maybe they are waiting until they know for sure what caused the deaths. I know i wouldnt be able to chat online if it were my dogs. I would be on a stretcher , headed for the psychiatric ward...
If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater, suggest that he wear a tail.
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NoDogYet
Posted: 10:11:35 PM 6/28/2007
Is this what you are referring to?

We DO NOT LEAVE the dogs in any building or show site overnight, they stay with us!

That isn't the same thing as never being unattended.
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
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luvmypugglebaby
Posted: 10:19:26 PM 6/28/2007
NoDogYet - ah yes, you are right - my apologies. I edited my post. Sorry about that, I hate to be misquoted and can't believe that i did so so badly.

Anyhow, I did email them and am waiting for a reply. This is really getting crazy - I can't keep track of how many dogs were actually lost.
Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.
Plato (429-347 BC)

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Posted: 10:32:10 PM 6/28/2007
Dusty ~ My search was so "limited", as I do not know the breeder. I need to pay closer attention to the posts, as you had said you did get this from her, on another forum. I cannot imagine a known breeder, posting on a forum, she belongs to, and making this up.

We may not know the details, but I do believe it happened. My heart goes out to the Breeder.

Dusty, please keep us informed.
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lpn169
Posted: 11:37:23 PM 6/28/2007
Savanah,,,,um, yes I think I will borrow yours, lol. I knew my script needed updated, but wow, grandmahood has really taken a toll....hehehe.

Back to the original issue. I reallt cant believe that someone would go as far as contacting the people directly who are in no way involved in the show world, know how handlers etc operate, how the shows are set up, etc. and contact a stranger just to twist the knife to an already heartbreaking event.
People are like slinky's, not really good for much. But its still fun to push them down the stairs.
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savannah
Posted: 6:33:40 AM 6/29/2007
You know folks, being new i'm a little stunned that something I posted to help out folks at shows has spiraled into some of the posts i'm reading. Call me naive but really all I did was post something that is tragic and sad to give those of us in the show world just a heads up this happened. As it happens there is someone else on line here that actually knows these show handlers, how wonderful they are, and how tragic this is it happened. PLEASE I'm asking you all to step back and take me at my word. This is not a game or a lie or a made up event. It's not on the news, and it wont be but that does not mean it didnt happen. It did happen and being animals lovers regardless of anything else ALL OF US should be just horrified, and not sit here trying to pass blame. The only one to blame is the sicko out there that poisoned these animals.
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pen
Posted: 6:40:22 PM 6/30/2007
Savannah, Now of course I realize my mistake! I thought these were your dogs, hence the crazy p.m. Sorry about that. You're right, this a heads up for everyone out there in the show circuit, and as I said to you, this is precisely why I will not leave my dogs unattended, because of horror stories like this one. My heart goes out to the family involved, and their poor dogs.
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savannah
Posted: 7:47:52 AM 7/1/2007
no worries Pen, but thanks.
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rhondakbt
Posted: 1:31:37 PM 7/1/2007
It is horrible & sick yet it happens. I knew an AKC handler / judge years ago that had 2 red female Dobies ( his own dogs with him). One in Utility Class & the other in comformation. Bonnie, the comformation dog was poisoned but lived. Tara, the obedience dog was not poisoned. It was so sad because it left her blind & I think deaf too from what I remember. I just remember she would follow vibrations like the vacum cleaner etc.& use her smelling abilities. I was in my early teens so that's about all I remember. MANY (cough) years ago!

You must be careful of all the wackos! PETA people have even been known to let dogs out of thier crates at shows....(Rolls eyes)
Can't stand the heat?.....Don't tickle the Dragon!
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