tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post8705881870995392773..comments2023-11-02T12:09:35.981-04:00Comments on Forty Paws: Davy, Part 3Forty Pawshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16415628551202920818noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-80728965818562982012007-03-22T18:55:00.000-04:002007-03-22T18:55:00.000-04:00Thank you so much for sharing this story with ever...Thank you so much for sharing this story with everyone and for the work you did to stop these horrific acts. It just appals me what some people are capable of. I'm just glad I never have to go Out of Doors unless I'm in the stroller. ((Hugs)) to your mom who went through so much to help these animals.<BR/><BR/>KazeLZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18395326253362300647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-16509692073460672902007-03-22T18:28:00.000-04:002007-03-22T18:28:00.000-04:00I am amazed that those cities/counties tried to pa...I am amazed that those cities/counties tried to pass off the mutilations as coyotes. I work at a correctional facility that has housed animal abusers, and they truly do only start with animals. They move on to children, then eventually to adults and families. It is very very frightening. The police should have done much more than they did, especially when the remains were left in a place where specific age groups would find them. And then to top it all off by saying they were Wiccan!!! That behavior is absolutely the total opposite of everything Wiccans believe in!<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for the work you have done and continue to do. More people need to take an active stand like you! Take care.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>SunrunnerSunrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156374993056097521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-87796158635611565162007-03-22T16:55:00.000-04:002007-03-22T16:55:00.000-04:00I'm not sure my Mom could haf done what you did. A...I'm not sure my Mom could haf done what you did. Approaching people and pushin fur answers isn't her strong point. Blamin wildlife mite protect children frum the truth, but usin that lie wif adults almost, gee, condones the behavior! Oingo Boingo's song, Only A Lad comes to mind. <BR/><BR/>Mom grew up beleafin it was cruel to make cats stay inside, but then sumone was shootin cats a few blocks away, her cat was hit by a car (lived), an she saw a cat that had been killed by a car, so only the firstest cat was allowed out.Victor Tabbycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06550868924719353914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-56397645017078284082007-03-22T14:26:00.000-04:002007-03-22T14:26:00.000-04:00I am so proud of you for pushing through the pain ...I am so proud of you for pushing through the pain of losing poor Davey, and in such an awful way, to help other animals. I have tears in my eyes as I think about this. I live in Ohio and our laws are appalling when it comes to animal cruelty. I write letters to our Reps., but nothing ever changes. <BR/>The poor dog they found last week, however, has so enraged the public that the prosecuter himself is getting involved with increasing the punishment for cruelty. It is terrible that people like that exist. Scary, scary, scary. <BR/>I can't wait to hear about Loco's Law and how you and sweet Davey helped to pass it.Mr. Hendrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07363458645411103051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-91084403926457091832007-03-22T11:15:00.000-04:002007-03-22T11:15:00.000-04:00Keep up your amazing work. I am staggered that pe...Keep up your amazing work. I am staggered that people get pleasure from doing this type of thing to innocent creatures. C&FChristine and FAZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956628594964419817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-52690816468320947062007-03-22T06:06:00.000-04:002007-03-22T06:06:00.000-04:00Kids or anyone who does this and claims to be wicc...Kids or anyone who does this and claims to be wiccan really anger me because they aren't. They are just mean people who want to hurt animals and get away with it because it's not people they are mutilating. I am pagan and a true pagan respects all living things and does no harm to them. Unfortunately the bad press from happening like this stay long after the deed and harm many more than the mourning families who have lost their fluffy babies. You are a brave soul to have taken on changing the world. Great job and looking forward to knowing how Davy changed the law. ~Poi Mom JaneThe Fluffy Tribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719461712316798878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-18583923857381281432007-03-22T02:19:00.000-04:002007-03-22T02:19:00.000-04:00I had to take a little break between reading today...I had to take a little break between reading today's entry in Davy's story to fight down a strong urge to vomit. I am truly sickened by the way our legal system lets down pet owners everywhere by allowing people like those two boys get off on such technicalities. Those boys learned that there would be no consequences for their horrible activities and were thus encouraged to continue. I find it equally horrifying that the authorities try to cover up such heinous crimes by blaming them on coyotes. There is simply no comparison with the mess a coyote leaves and what you have described. Going through this again by telling us this story must be very painful for you and I applaud your courage and determination to try to put a stop to such things.Karen Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532742616554346462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-22107661760918140832007-03-22T00:59:00.000-04:002007-03-22T00:59:00.000-04:00Wow! What a lot of work you did to help out. We...Wow! What a lot of work you did to help out. We couldn't stop thinking about Davey. We've heard from time to time about cat mutilations and killings in areas where we live. However, having primarily indoor only cats and not knowing anyone who had lost a cat to this horrible crime it was just another news story to not be watched too closely. Having to realize what people go through when it happens was horrifying and upsetting.<BR/><BR/>We do live in an area where coyotes get cats sometimes. Trust me, it's a messy site. A coyote around the suburbs is usually frustrated, confused and probably very hungry if he's close enough to get a cat--they aren't neat enough to severe a head.<BR/><BR/>I am appalled at the children claiming to be Wiccan when what they are doing is certainly quite evil--the opposite of what Wiccans stand for.<BR/><BR/>We do stand by the concept that the way we treat animals is the way we'd treat humans if we thought we could. We may joke that if our cat doesn't like you, we don't either, but I know there is sometimes truth in a cat's preference.Geminihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16169799724125748325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-87653978236790712302007-03-22T00:47:00.000-04:002007-03-22T00:47:00.000-04:00I can't wait to read how you and Davy got "Loco's ...I can't wait to read how you and Davy got "Loco's Law" passed. This has been a terribly sad story, but I'm glad you had the courage to turn it into something positive. <BR/><BR/>Bless Davy's heart. (And yours.)<BR/><BR/>Lux's MomLuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15503176171948984599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-10593528351223338042007-03-22T00:02:00.000-04:002007-03-22T00:02:00.000-04:00I have just read the saga of Davy and I congratula...I have just read the saga of Davy and I congratulate you for taking all the time to put this all together to get a law passed. I cried when I was reading it and I can imagine how you felt as it wasn't easy to read. He was such a beautiful cat. I read one of your comments on someone else's blog site about not being able to read or see anything like this on TV. I am the same way, when they start I walk out of the room because I can't handle it. I just can't see how people can treat any kind of animal in any kind of cruel way. I cannot understand either how cities can put up with cults and don't put a stop to them instantly. I live out in the country and my cats are inside cats. Patches was an outside cat but when the cats around here were being attacked or disappeared I brought her in and now she is also an inside cat. Never did find out what or who was doing it. We have feral cats around here now but nothing is happening to them right now. I have what was a dog run which is fenced and I let the cats out there for about a half hour and I'm out there when they are and they know I do not like them to jump the fence. God Bless you for all you have done for catscaspersmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181735701966287433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-43588930973950469342007-03-21T23:01:00.000-04:002007-03-21T23:01:00.000-04:00You are truly wonderful and brave. Davy was a bea...You are truly wonderful and brave. Davy was a beautiful cat and he must be watching you from the Bridge, so proud of what you have done. I don't think I could have recovered emotionally from such a horrible trauma. Bless you! <BR/>Meezer Mom MaryThe Meezers or Billyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035027094894711341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-80745564859617617992007-03-21T22:50:00.000-04:002007-03-21T22:50:00.000-04:00J&B's Mom here: What a horrible story. I'm so sor...J&B's Mom here: What a horrible story. I'm so sorry for your loss. It's practically unfathomable for me to believe that such people exist, but I know they do. <BR/><BR/>I'm one of those bad cat owners who lets her babies go outside. Before my boyfriend moved in with me over 12 years ago, I would let my cats out, but only when I was out too. I used to have a very hard time rounding them up (2-3 of them) and getting them inside, but I would never go anywhere if they were still outside. <BR/><BR/>Today it's different. My boyfriend works from home and he lets the cats come and go all day long. He never liked cats much until he met Jake, and he caters to him. My boyfriend is a great lover of the outdoors and thinks the cats should have lots of freedom. Now that the cats have tasted so much freedom, it's so hard to reign them in. They love our heavily landscaped yard/garden, but they do venture into the little woods behind our home. Neutered Jake has a spraying problem inside, so spending more time outside has been part of our method of coping with that.<BR/><BR/>I don't know what the answer is. The human world can be an ugly place, but the natural world is truly inspiring. I know that I so much enjoy encountering cats when I go for walks or travel. It seems such a drastic solution to keep all cats indoor only, but I certainly respect people who believe in that.Jake and Bathshebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06969341067459085303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-90682270864813656422007-03-21T22:45:00.000-04:002007-03-21T22:45:00.000-04:00We really respect all your efforts all while you w...We really respect all your efforts all while you were dealing with the grief of Davy's death. Since it family blog - I can't say what I'd like to see happen to these "people" who do these horrible things. <BR/><BR/>Mia, Ghost & JenMyst and Blackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315469540521732509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-23156198307616726272007-03-21T21:22:00.000-04:002007-03-21T21:22:00.000-04:00This is tragic and very sad what you experienced.I...This is tragic and very sad what you experienced.<BR/><BR/>It makes me so sad to see that people allow their cats run loose. We have a lot of kitties running lose in our area.<3~Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16666558584046959941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-63651953762492921192007-03-21T18:01:00.000-04:002007-03-21T18:01:00.000-04:00It made me so happy to read about how you helped t...It made me so happy to read about how you helped things be better in your city. Who knows how many innocent kitties you saved?<BR/><BR/>It also made me so infuriated to hear about those two boys' attitude about their actions. Where does that type of thought and behaviour come from?<BR/><BR/>I think you did a wonderful job.<BR/>Rosie (Oh, and Nammie and Stewie think so, too)Rosie (and friends)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10193731432500934274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-80030331171986607862007-03-21T17:14:00.000-04:002007-03-21T17:14:00.000-04:00I cannot believe that this kind of thing happens. ...I cannot believe that this kind of thing happens. I really can't. Why would anyone do that? I am so upset by this. I don't have much faith in people but this...this makes me sick to my stomach. <BR/><BR/>I think you and your plight are wonderful.HRH Yao-Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04437012424564282127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-7339379128186249262007-03-21T17:02:00.000-04:002007-03-21T17:02:00.000-04:00You are proof that love moves mountains. Thank yo...You are proof that love moves mountains. Thank you for being the exceptionally caring, brave and noble person you are. <BR/><BR/>Huge hugs from Chairman Mao's MommaMaoMaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09628201299256431990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-48434416246993658082007-03-21T15:36:00.000-04:002007-03-21T15:36:00.000-04:00Meezermom speaking: I concur with Morgen...I found...Meezermom speaking: I concur with Morgen...I found it terribly painful to read Davy's story, because I think of my cats as my children. But I found myself equally compelled to read about him...seemingly to recognize the validity of his life...and of his death. You are a very strong and noble person to seek justice for your Davy, and a mother of a human child would seek, or be expected to seek nothing less. <BR/><BR/>Still, my heart just breaks for you and all you have gone through. You are a blessing to kitties and kitty owners everywhere with your persistance to ensure their safety and right to live...<BR/><BR/>I commend you!!! {{{HUGS}}}The Meezer Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03172027879329216237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-31539547284336789972007-03-21T15:23:00.000-04:002007-03-21T15:23:00.000-04:00Thank you for sharing Davy's story with us.I read ...Thank you for sharing Davy's story with us.<BR/>I read parts 1, 2, and 3 today and had to take a "time out" before I could comment.<BR/>I know it took courage to re-live this story, but I just wanted to thank you for the lives of the cats out there that you were able to help save.<BR/>Thanks,<BR/>Morgen<BR/>& the kitties from Purrchance To DreamMo and The Purrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654573008006116939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-62614294875778428552007-03-21T15:14:00.000-04:002007-03-21T15:14:00.000-04:00Anyone who would do this, be they juveniles or adu...Anyone who would do this, be they juveniles or adult, has some important part missing in them. I feel sorry for the parents of the boys who did this. And I am also incensed at the city for trying to cover it up. Hooray to you for pursuing it. Who knows how many cats you may have saved with your efforts? <BR/>I am really looking forward to reading about Loco's Law, and to know that some good came from something so horrible. Davy would be proud.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00412703583921658038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-22240049779323493372007-03-21T14:05:00.000-04:002007-03-21T14:05:00.000-04:00I said it yesterday, I'll say it again-bullet to t...I said it yesterday, I'll say it again-bullet to the brain! My brother, who's a child psychologist by title but just a really good guy in life, says that they say 98% of serial killers are known to have started with the torture and mutilation of animals. The other 2% just didn't get caught. He says just like they call them "gateway drugs" that they call this a "gateway crime" and the abusers go on to "bigger and better" meaning human beings. He deals with a lot of kids with "anger issues" he says half of them are not going to be helped by anything and should be "bullet medicated" now. The only time he feels success can be had is if the parents get the kids in early enough, but most parents don't have a clue. These two won't be stopped until they're arreste, sentenced and put to death for murdering a human or humans. What a world we live in. It's great that people like you can help with passing laws. To bad we can't see the evil in their minds at two and eliminate it...Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Geehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05278705867488184953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-48474753346189883092007-03-21T12:39:00.000-04:002007-03-21T12:39:00.000-04:00This drives home how truly sick people can be. It ...This drives home how truly sick people can be. It is wonderful what you did to try to prevent it from happening to other kitties. I know Davy is proud of you.<BR/><BR/>R & T MomTiki, Kirby, and StanLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012024219885045320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-33426953939768190472007-03-21T12:19:00.000-04:002007-03-21T12:19:00.000-04:00(((Hugs))) I can't imagine how hard it is for you ...(((Hugs))) I can't imagine how hard it is for you to relive all of this, but thank you for sharing it with us. Davy and all the other innocents who were murdered deserve to be remembered and honored as we work to prevent this type of thing from continuing.<BR/><BR/>NoraCarolina Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730871980097538969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-4995739159064461272007-03-21T12:16:00.000-04:002007-03-21T12:16:00.000-04:00Bless you for your efforts on behalf of those who ...Bless you for your efforts on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves. <BR/><BR/>Danger is exactly why Mom refuses to let us outside and has become almost paranoid about knowing exactly where we are at all times, to the point of finding us all before leaving the house and calling us all when she returns home!The Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10777994303135246282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096024807843208191.post-8313693972792454052007-03-21T11:44:00.000-04:002007-03-21T11:44:00.000-04:00I have not been able to stop thinking about Davey ...I have not been able to stop thinking about Davey since I read all of this yesterday. I applaud all of your efforts to sort through all of this(...what do you even call it?)disgusting filth to uncover the seamy unlying world of sadistic misguided miscreants. I don't know how any person can perpetuate acts such as these, but then again, it is just not in my nature to understand criminial minds and actions. Thank you for everything you did for Davey. He smiles down on you everyday.<BR/><BR/>DebraANGEL ABBYGRACEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777233381092226583noreply@blogger.com