I have said this before but now I repeat it: the reason we know that Adolf Hitler killed 11 million people, including Jews, Gypsies, Jehovah's Witnesses, political prisoners, gays, and P.O.W.s is when the camps were liberated movies and still pictures were taken and sent around the world. This was ordered to be done immediately, before Germany could clean up the mess and hide the evidence. Pictures like this are not pleasant, but they need to be shown to prove to a largely unbelieving public that atrocities like this do go on. Get those pictures out to the public and never apologize, PETA!!

Posted by: Rev. Meg Schramm | May 13, 2009 05:48 PM

The anti-euthanasia people are the No kill, which is a big scam because they TURN ANIMALS AWAY to die on the streets

They also let animals die, stuffed and warehoused in cages, even killing each other in cages, because they run out of room

The No Kill killers are joined up with the breeders and their lobbyists like http://www.consumerdeception.com/ who attacks Peta on behalf of its animal abuse corporations and groups like breeders, who make money from animals and for obvious reasons don't like Peta!

Posted by: kelly | May 13, 2009 06:36 PM

Euthanasia in this case is certainly justifiable, but when I heard that PETA supported putting Michael Vick's dogs down - there is not much you could say to make me agree with that.

Posted by: patrick | May 13, 2009 06:57 PM

Poor baby...May she rest in peace. Hopefully Karma will payback the owner, 100 times over. At leat she was in loving hands and felt love when she passed.

Posted by: Jamie | May 13, 2009 07:05 PM

The man who did this to these beautiful animals deserves to DIE a slow painful death. How can ANYONE be so damn selfish where they allow these dogs to suffer so much? PETA, please start a department where you guys get these scumbags ARRESTED!

Posted by: chris | May 13, 2009 07:32 PM

Well written, and I'm glad there was a warning put up in this blog about the photo.
Euthanasia is at times a merciful way to end suffering.
On this subject, I don't believe in such a thing as humanity. I'm only 16, but I never have believed in humanity, and I doubt I ever will.
I believe in treating animals equally as humans. I wish people believed in that too.

Posted by: Aneliese | May 13, 2009 08:12 PM

I volunteer at a shelter and our shelter dog, while nowhere near as hard to look at as Big Girl, has severe acid burns on her face. I always hope that it really makes people think when they come in (and she's so friendly that they can't possibly avoid her.) People need to know what happens and not just look away.

Posted by: EB | May 13, 2009 09:15 PM

Okay, but people need to remember that there is a difference between putting a suffering animal like Big Girl to rest and killing a healthy and would-be happy animal just because there isn't enough government funding for shelters.

I just can't reconcile the euthanasia of animals ONLY because they cannot be adopted. If they have been mistreated (understatement alert!) on a scale such as the poor dog above, yes, they deserve to be put out of their misery?

But what about all the healthy and vigorous dogs that shelters pick up? I have known many thriving and spunky dogs from shelters who have been put to death only because the owners thought that no one would adopt them. THAT is wrong. The best solution to that is to encourage more adoptions from shelters, but honestly, I would just rather the happy and healthy animals stay alive if there is no sign of their suffering! Again, not saying that shelters are ideal, but come on.

Posted by: Ellie B. | May 13, 2009 09:19 PM

Peta has to start supporting no-kill shelters that work and not allow itself to get involved in euthanasia except in extreme cases. Euthanasia of healthy pets is not acceptable for an animal rights organization and a cop-out.

Posted by: Beryllium | May 13, 2009 10:38 PM

This breaks my heart and makes me sick to my stomach at the same time to see that there is a piece of $**t on this earth that would do this to a poor animal!! Maybe someone should let him only get to eat a leaf and his own feces and maggots can eat his flesh. I really hope he gets what is coming to him. What goes around comes around, RIP Big Girl :(

Posted by: Courtnie | May 13, 2009 11:30 PM

While I understand the point PETA is trying to make here, I think this piece manages to twist the definition of "no kill" into something somewhat sinister -- "no kill" doesn't mean that an animal who is severely injured or terminally ill is never euthanized. "No kill" supporters generally believe that we need to work towards a society that does not euthanize healthy animals just because they are "unwanted." For example - a "no kill" advocate would promote TNR rather than bringing a bunch of feral cats into the town shelter to be killed because no one can adopt them.

Euthanasia is a merciful way to end suffering -- but don't make "no kill" supporters out to be people who would rather sit there and watch an animal in pain rather than choose euthanasia.

While I realize PETA is trying to explain its position, it has failed in its attempt by grossly mischaracterizing the "no kill" belief.

Posted by: Ariel | May 13, 2009 11:55 PM

these cases specifically that you are sharing are tragic but what about the thousands of HEALTHY animals who's only tragedy is being homeless?
City pounds aka death camps murder thousands of healthy non humans yearly and sell their bodies to rendering plants for gelatin, dog and cat food and beauty products.
I encourage you to be responsible and not support the murder of healthy non humans who need a home , not death.

Posted by: simara | May 14, 2009 01:54 AM

Anti-Euthanasia people are stupid.
If the animal is nearly dead and obviously suffering why would you keep on torturing it when you can just put an end to its pain?

Posted by: Sandra | May 14, 2009 02:22 AM

I think the owner should be killed w/o any pain killers because he is insensitive and damn person.

Posted by: jane | May 14, 2009 03:59 AM

Um yeah when the dog is nothing but a chunky burnt raisin of course euthanasia is better.

Posted by: Pepsi One is Fun | May 14, 2009 06:57 AM

God, how could anyone do this to a poor animal, i am ashamed that this EVIL THING is part of the human race.
Where is this guy now? If he is capable of this cruelty, he will continue to do so, One day he will get what he deserves, when you live by the sword, you die by the sword.

Posted by: Jaquie | May 14, 2009 07:02 AM

How the heck does "NO KILL" all of the sudden get blamed for criminals who abuse dogs and breeders? How ridiculous.
I spend 20 hrs. a week at a shelter that is no kill and they do not turn away dogs to die on the street. They adopt out hundreds of dogs.

I have been there 6 months and have only seen about 6 dogs put down due to serious issues. And trust me; a breeder is not a friend to a shelter as breeders just perpetuate the overpopulation of dogs. We would much rather have people come see us instead of a breeder/animal store.

You are simply ridiculous to label a WHOLE SYSTEM/GROUP as evil because some bad apples. Guess what, that is the same in every single group, race & society. there is always a knucklehead that will pick out a scumbag and then label the whole group, race of organization he belongs to. Infantile!
There is a place for euthanasia, when a medical necessity or a dangerous dog that cannot be rehabilitated...and it has nothing to do with a certain breed but an individual dog and his history.
Euthanasia is is not a black and white issue.
If a no kill shelter cares for its animals and uses euthanasia as last choice, they are being responsible and helping animals like any other shelter.
By the way, I support PETA AND work at a no kill.

So stop making stupid generalizations.

Posted by: cb | May 14, 2009 09:05 AM

i can see where dogs like that should be put out of their suffering and i wonder what sick monster would do something like this but no kill means don,t kill them unless their is no alternative but it is not fair to euthanize when they are perfectly healthy and can be rehabilitated and adopted

Posted by: oceanworior | May 14, 2009 09:12 AM

Heartbreaking beyond comprehension. I pray there is a special place in hell for the garbage who commit these crimes.

Posted by: Vegan | May 14, 2009 10:42 AM

Many no kill animal shelters will send what they call "lost causes" to the local humane society to be euthanized just so they (the no kill shelter) can continue to call themselves such. This only contributes to the problems humane societies face as they will not turn any animal away.
I used to volunteer at the local humane society. The number of animals showing up there because they were "lost causes" and turned away from the no kill shelters was staggering. While education is important to reduce the number of animals that are euthanized every year, the problem will continue until everyone including animal care givers get with the program. The most important issue is to prevent these animals from being born in the first place. The second to is change the laws regarding animal cruelty. The current laws are a joke. A life is a life, and no living thing deserve to suffer like Big Girl did.

Posted by: pam | May 14, 2009 11:38 AM

I hate MIchael Vick and I hate all these animal abusers who lie about Peta. it is the BREEDERS and the dog FIGHTERS who are causing all these cruelty and then leaves the issue for PETA and others to resolve. They have NO shame and have the NERVE to criticize us. Don't believe the lies. Peta is doing good work for the animals and that ti why they are under attack. If Peta is ineffective then they wouldn't be criticize. The more criticism of Peta, the More I SUPPORT PETA.

Posted by: roxanne | May 14, 2009 11:42 AM

Coincidentally, a member of my family has just had to have her beloved cat Harry put to sleep today. I was feeling low about it, and reading this has reminded me that sometimes it is the kinder option. If there is any justice in this world (clearly not in the justice system otherwise this evil scum bag would be in prison) he will rot for eternity for what he has done.

Posted by: Sarah | May 14, 2009 05:45 PM

@Sandra
I don't think anti euthanize people talk about cases where the animal obviously is better off dead.

I think its more along the lines of simply eutahnizing an animal in a shelter because it can't find a home.

Posted by: Pepsi One is Fun | May 14, 2009 06:06 PM

Poor thing. This is the stuff that made an atheist out of me.

Posted by: Debbie | May 14, 2009 06:24 PM

I hope this owner is being prosecuted for what he/she did to Big Girl. No excuse for this. Harsher penalties for people who do this to pets, any pet. Thank God Big Girl is in a better place now....my heart breaks for how she suffered.

Posted by: Laura delaNux | May 14, 2009 06:34 PM

The person who mentioned Hitler failed to mention that he was a renowned animal lover. Just didn't like people. My kinda guy. Incidentally, the human over-population problem is a far worse epidemic. In fact, humans are destroying this very planet for profit. So when do we get to start euthanizing them?!?

Posted by: The Nagual | May 14, 2009 06:54 PM

I agree with Courtnie!!

I really don't understand how being prohibited from owning an animal again in the future is any kind of punishment for this crime.

That's like saying if I ran over someone with my car and was punished by not being able to own a car again in the future. What about the life that was taken??

What do we have to do to make the laws stronger against these cruel evil disgusting anti-people?? I refuse to accept that they are human beings. They are much less than human. I wish we really could do an eye-for-an-eye. Or in this case, a meal of sh*t with maggot toppings for these sub-human monsters.

GOD THIS PISSES ME OFF. THEY BETTER THANK GOD I DIDN'T FIND THEM WITH THOSE DOGS. I WOULD HAVE GONE "TEMPORARILY INSANE" ON THEM. THE LAWS WE HAVE ARE WAY TOO SOFT.

Posted by: Jud in LA | May 14, 2009 06:57 PM

Is it just me, or are dog shows weird ? I think of animals as my best friends, my children, my family members. I can't imagine prancing them around in front of a crowd and showing off their physical traits. The point being that I worry it encourages breeders to produce too many animals in order to get the perfect specimen. This doesn't feel like humane and responsible behavior....however, I admit I don't have the stats on how many animals the breeders produce. Does anybody ???

Posted by: Suzanne | May 14, 2009 07:00 PM

I have NEVER seen anything as cruel and evil as this! I believe that the person responsible for this should be starved and tied up on a chain left to wither and die horribly like this poor defenseless dog had to! This is why EVERYONE should support PETA!!!

Posted by: NIKKI | May 14, 2009 07:06 PM

I believe animal abuse of any kinde should be a FELONY with Jaol time in prison. I have no tolerance for people who abuse animals in any way.
Linda Halinski

Posted by: Linda Halinski | May 14, 2009 07:08 PM

Not allowed to own animals? That's this scumbags punishment. People like this should have the shit kicked out of them, and I'd be first in line. Incredible!!! As much as I believe in a Libertarian philosophy, I also believe we need to lobby more agressivley for tougher laws. This is incredibly sad.

Posted by: Chris Adams | May 14, 2009 07:08 PM

Quality of life is much more important than quantity. If people have a problem with euthanizing animals who aren't able to be rehomed than they need to open a shelter and provide a loving home and one on one attention for every animal who isn't adopted. If you can't do it, if you can't take on the 100 "healthy" cats that are euthanized a day in a given shelter than you should stop sharing your opinion about it. And sheltering an animal is NOT a quality life...being in a clean cage and getting fed and provided fresh water every day is ONLY enough to allow an animal to be sustained physically not enough for HAPPY life!

Posted by: Kelsey | May 14, 2009 07:11 PM

As a professionally qualified Veterinarian and strict Vegan, I can honestly say that in 11 years, that is, without a shadow of doubt, the worst case of intentional animal abuse I have ever seen.

We never saw photos that shocking or disturbing even in College.

May she rest with the respect she should have had during her short little life.

Posted by: Dr. Charles Faulkner | May 14, 2009 07:11 PM

How could this dog be in this condition when PETA finally found her? Why wasn't she found earlier than this? I believe we all have a responsibility to look out for and rescue any animal being abused & neglected before they get to this stage. RIP Big Girl.

Posted by: Simone Gardoni | May 14, 2009 07:11 PM

Euthanasia is euphemism for killing. The rationale is presented to be mercy towards suffering animals. Euthanasia, pertains to methods of killing and not to measurement of suffering.

How can you measure suffering? Current technology does not provide an instrument for direct measurement of suffering. Indirect measurements are possible such as of brain waves which are erratic, of spinal jerk signals even down to one per day, and presence of antibiotic and immunogenic activity in any part of the body.

Direct measurements require soul links with the victim to sense suffering.

Most painless termination of life functions in a body is by gradual depletion of blood until the body is emptied of blood over a period of at least three hours. Gradual deprivation of oxygen is more painful but better than euthanizing injections.

Posted by: P K Seshan | May 14, 2009 07:12 PM

I agree with Courtnie!!

I really don't understand how being prohibited from owning an animal again in the future is any kind of punishment for this crime.

That's like saying if I ran over someone with my car and was punished by not being able to own a car again in the future. What about the life that was taken??

What do we have to do to make the laws stronger against these cruel evil disgusting anti-people?? I refuse to accept that they are human beings. They are much less than human. I wish we really could do an eye-for-an-eye. Or in this case, a meal of sh*t with maggot toppings for these sub-human monsters.

GOD THIS PISSES ME OFF. THEY BETTER THANK GOD I DIDN'T FIND THEM WITH THOSE DOGS. I WOULD HAVE GONE "TEMPORARILY INSANE" ON THEM. THE LAWS WE HAVE ARE WAY TOO SOFT.

Posted by: Judy in LA | May 14, 2009 07:15 PM

This is why I know I would never be able to be an animal cop. I would slaughter the person I found who has even touched a hair on an innocent animal's body. The thing that gets me the most is how can anyone hurt something that loves you no matter what? The most awful thing is that throughout all the pain these dogs suffered, they probably still loved that dirtbag. I think it's great that he's not allowed to own anymore animals. I only wish the law wasn't that lenient and just gave him the electric chair.

Posted by: Sarah Gyle | May 14, 2009 07:19 PM

while this is truly heartbreaking & i believe KaRMa will happen.. & that this is a photo that can indeed get it into peoples head that this sort of sick neglect & abuse does go on...
yet again
PeTa have pushed people away by twisting the truth.
by implying that those for NO KiLL are saying that they wouldnt put a dying creature down..
as per usual its this sort of exaggeration & media hype that makes people [potential followers/believers] turn away and think we are all a bunch of coo-koos...
do us all -& the aNiMaLS- a favour Peta, & stop your media hype.. its having an opposite affect on the industry!!

Posted by: meganvegan | May 14, 2009 07:19 PM

It's sad, this is why I foster animnals. I still have a hard time believing people can be so cruel, but I see it everyday. And then I listen to people around me, and realize some would rather put an animal out in the street, rather than be inconvenienced. A life is not something you just discard- we would not give up our lives easily, and I don't believe these animals would either, if given the chance.

Posted by: BW | May 14, 2009 07:22 PM

It makes me sick that we have to share the world with these disgusting, sadistic people. Why is it mainly guys who do these things? I hope the guy who did this gets his just desserts and goes to Hell. I really hate people who are cruel to poor, defenceless animals.

Posted by: Karen Knight | May 14, 2009 07:23 PM

I understand and I support euthanasia in this case but i dont agree in killing animals in shelters because they are not adopted that is MEAN! i think the government should donate more money or maybe have more shelters those animals dont deserve to die because no one came for them, i love animals and i compare with people, we dont kill people that is not adopted, so I think there something we can do and PETA to help shelters

Posted by: antonella Bonansea | May 14, 2009 07:33 PM

It's time for chemical castration for wild sreet dogs and cats.
Shut down all puppy mills,no excueses!!!
Plus impose harsher penalties for dog fighting!!

Posted by: David Friant | May 14, 2009 07:37 PM

What they found in Big Girl's stomach is awful - she was so desperate... :(

Posted by: Sarah Dee | May 14, 2009 07:38 PM

I feel people guilty of such horrific crimes as this should also have their picture made public so they are made to feel the true shamefulness of their absolutely horrific deed! Post their picture for all to see so they may realize they can't hide. This is truly disgusting!

Posted by: Donna R | May 14, 2009 07:42 PM

It is unbearable to watch. For me the pain is too much to speak of BUT it is a necessity to publish these monstrosities to media's mainstream. How else can people see how cruelty still lives and thrives in the heart of some evil individuals. It must be seen. It has to be understood that cruelty of any kind affects mankind as a whole. And innocence should never be abused let alone trampled. God bless this angel.

Posted by: Erika Comellas | May 14, 2009 07:45 PM

This act of cruelty offers testimony to the need for human oversight of all animals. That oversight should include the law as well as humane organizations designed to prevent abuse and neglect of all animals.

That law must be enforced and strengthened to include longer jail terms and greater civil penalties.

Posted by: George Sidoti | May 14, 2009 07:46 PM

it is amazing the amount of people out ther that inflict this tragic ending on their so called pets! I worked at a humane society and we see this every day. the photo is not as shocking as the person that steps over this poor animal to go about their daily life. How people can be so cruel is beyond me. Big girl is finally running free in the world she belongs in. Bless you everyone that is involved with Peta

Posted by: lena | May 14, 2009 07:55 PM

it is amazing the amount of people out ther that inflict this tragic ending on their so called pets! I worked at a humane society and we see this every day. the photo is not as shocking as the person that steps over this poor animal to go about their daily life. How people can be so cruel is beyond me. Big girl is finally running free in the world she belongs in. Bless you everyone that is involved with Peta

Posted by: lena | May 14, 2009 07:55 PM

I volunteer 25-30 hours a week for a no-kill shelter. I also support all the good work PETA does. We, all the animal welfare organizations, really want the same result. There are enough people on the other side of the animal welfare fence to fight; we don't need to be doing that within ourselves.

Posted by: Debbie | May 14, 2009 08:07 PM

Poor baby, I hope she knew(I'm sure she did)that someone cared before she was released into her next life.
How could anyone do something this horrific to a poor helpless creature that all she wanted was for someone to love her in return for all the love and devotion she gave?! The person(and I use the term loosely)desrves a long slow lingering death. At least you were there so she did not have to go alone. Thank you for easing this poor girl into the next life, hoping she will have an easier time. No creature desrves to have happen to them what happened to Big Girl. Rest in Peace sweet girl and know that justice will prevail in your honor.

Posted by: David | May 14, 2009 08:19 PM

How long did Little Girl's abuser get? It said he was charged and convicted, but courts usually treat animal abusers gently, like it was the same as overtime parking or parking in a no-park zone. People who abuse animals move up to abusing (or killing) people. And who is going to watch him to make sure that he does not get another pet to abuse again? Disgusting....

Posted by: Pat | May 14, 2009 08:28 PM

I watched a very disturbing video on people killing animals. Cruelty to animals and such. I have nightmares from the last scene in the video of an animal whos skin was ripped off. Just typing this bring tears to my eyes. I am sorry but I can't type anymore. :(

Posted by: Jonathan Dean | May 14, 2009 09:08 PM

Only God can forgive this evil owner, I will feel better if this man will have years in prision with no food and be tide up with no water but I know laws are not that good we have a good example with Michael vicks he only get two years please is a joke he needs to be there for life and get the same treatments he give this animals,

Posted by: martha paredes | May 14, 2009 09:15 PM

I was a former Humane Society Officer and it is humane to put an animal down if they are suffering a great deal. Bless her heart...I don't understand why people are so heartless and could do such a horrific act to any creature!

Posted by: Christina Mazzucotelli | May 14, 2009 09:20 PM

Peta..you are going to have to do something to get back the respect from animal lovers concerning the euthanasia issue. I have talked to several people who would not support your organization now.

Posted by: Pam Tate | May 14, 2009 09:22 PM

The bottom line is that without "Euthanasia" , many animals would undoubtedly be left in suffering. The object of us here is to stop the suffering of defenceless animals. We try as much as possible to re-home rescued animals, but if even those that visit here cannot see the humane reasoning behind Euthanasia, then there is little hope in spreading the word throughout the world to those that are not as caring for animals. We would all if at all possible do the decent thing, and sometimes that includes putting an animal out of its misery. Remember that last word, MISERY, because that's what the animals life was, and most times medically they are beyond full recovery to a healthy pet.

Posted by: Colm Callanan | May 14, 2009 09:25 PM

Pam, the shelter I work at does not have lost causes but I agree with you on one issue.
"Lost cause" or "unadoptable" label is abused as there is no universal definition or rule/guidlines for these terms.
Many simply use these labels when not warranted to abuse and use the "NO KILL" term and deeive the public. Some actually say that just because a dog has Pit in it,it is "unadoptable" so they put it down and still call themselves no kill. Or they put down animals with easily cured medical issues (cough, mites, etc)...and this is wrong. But do not label all no kill places because the idiots that abuse it. Using this term should really be regulated and all shelters should have total transparency.

Posted by: cb | May 14, 2009 09:28 PM

I f*cking hate seeing this. People who do things like this deserve to die the same way this poor, beautiful animal did. PETA is such an amazing organization.

Posted by: Shannon | May 14, 2009 09:28 PM

A AGREE. THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS SHOULD GET THE SAME TREATMENT THAT HE GAVE THESE POOR ANIMALS. I AM SICK AFTER LOOKING AT THIS. BETTER YET, LIGHT THIS GUY ON FIRE AND LET HIM DIE A SLOW, PAINFUL DEATH. I COULDN'T BE MORE SERIOUS.

Posted by: mary vavrik | May 14, 2009 09:49 PM

People will try to break down kind organisations like PETA when they are doing well because they feel under threat. But that is only because they are the ones doing wrong, and trying to shift the evil spotlight on someone else. Dont be misguided by the evil doers, PETA is probably the most ethical treatment of animals in the world. I think we all know what is right.

Posted by: Kirsty | May 14, 2009 09:59 PM

Okay I get the point where the only way they may rest in peace is by dying a fast, painful death. BUT why not try to save her? Afterall, everyone deserves a second chance to live. If nothing can be done, so be it. Still, there could have been something to do instead of just killing her.

Posted by: Gina | May 14, 2009 10:00 PM

Peta, You did the right thing. No more suffering for Big girl. :(

Thank you for all you do to end suffering

Posted by: Cindy | May 14, 2009 10:08 PM

If there is a reason to hate PETA euthanizing suffering animals that are beyond help shouldnt be a reason... at the opposite it should be a reason to love PETA and other organistaion when all an animal has to expect from life is more pain it's an act of love and generosity to put an end to the pain.

Posted by: Jadey Alex | May 14, 2009 10:12 PM

Alright, no kill shelters should not be criticized, obviously people just don't understand what they do, and what PETA does, I don't see how the topic moved to no kill shelters but I'm sure I don't have to repeat what most everyone else said. No kill shelters have the right idea, and so does PETA, why are some you trying of you trying to pick sides?? Would you prefer neither exist? C'mon people. Do you criticizers have even a clue what happens in other countries? The disgusting torture animals endure and the pleasure that people that do it get out of it?? And you're arguing over PETA and no kill shelters?! They are both amazing groups that are doing so much good in our country, instead of focusing on whats wrong with them you should focus on the fact that animals in America are blessed in comparison to other animals around the world. I know humanity is disgusting regardless of where you go, but at least organizations exist in this country. Try to going to a third world country and see what horrors you come across every step you take, maybe then you'll appreciate the work that groups like PETA and shelters (including no kill) do. Of course things could be done better, and eventually they will, but they should be praised, not bad mouthed. I believe any person who tortures any living being, whether it be an ant or elephant, will get whats coming to them in life. We're not cave men anymore, in this day and age we understand that we're not the only things that feel, some people are just born worthless, and they'll die worthless, and they should be the ones being criticized, those who really promote "torture" and disregard to animals. I support any group whose goal it is to help and cherish the creatures we live with in this world.

Posted by: Jen | May 14, 2009 10:19 PM

Unbelieveable...words can not express what this poor animal must have gone through. What will it take for humans to realize the beauty and sensitivity of animals? To understand that animals look to us for trust and help in this world...not to be betrayed by ignorance and selfish greed? God have mercy.

Posted by: Rebecca | May 14, 2009 10:26 PM

I am taken back that there would ever be a question of euthanasia for a dog like Big Girl. I support no kill shelters, but don't understand who on earth would want anything, but to stop big girl's pain. Don't no kill shelters use euthanasia for extreme circumstances like big girl. I am new to this idea that a no kill shelter would turn a "lost cause" dog to other shelters to euthanize for them. Does that really go on??

Posted by: alicia | May 14, 2009 10:39 PM

This is absolutely evil and heart-breaking. I have cried and cried for big girl.
I am however very surprised and upset with PETA for euthanizing her. We have absolutely no right to take any life and her life was no exception. Why was she not put on intravenous pain meds, antibiotics, fluids and nutrients etc? If she was sedated while this was happening she could have recovered and been given a chance at life,which was her right. If she passed away in the meantime then all that could have been done was done and she would have at least been given a chance and pain relief. If this was a human there would be no question of trying to save them and all measures wouls have been taken. Any mention of euthanasia would be classed as murder. There is no difference here. It is murder and a copout, an easy solution to a problem you didn't want to deal with. Just because there are so many other unwanted animals doesn't mean big girl was of less importance. I am a huge supporter of PETA and never thought you would do such a thing. I thought you were the only organisation that went to any extreme to save every animal, but I guess I was wrong. I am deeply disgusted by this. I also want to know whether the evil piece of crap that did this to her was put behind bars, as this is what would happened if it had been a human. Also how on earth can you enforce a prohibition to own animals? This person deserves life in prison, better still, they should suffer the same cruelty big girl did, except with out the lethal injection.
To all of you who agree that this is the 'kind' and 'the only option', WAKE UP TO YOURSELVES!! If it was your mother or father, friend, sister, brother or especially if this was your child there is no way you would give up on them and not give them a chance by murdering them. I am all for the right to die if one chooses to, but since I'm positive dogs can't speak and make a concious decision, 'yes please I would like to die now', IT'S MURDER!! This completely contradicts what I thought was the philosophy of PETA, that every creature is equal? I must have been mistaken.

Posted by: Alison | May 14, 2009 10:48 PM

WOW i feel so bad I could not do anything to help her! :-(
I just HATE people that could do stuff like that to an poor animal!

Posted by: Sophia | May 14, 2009 10:54 PM

this is one of the most sad and painful thing i have ever seen.I would actually go on a hunt for the people that do this and slaughter them.....that is how strongly I feel about this...PETA is amazing and no matter what--i will always support you.=]=]=]=]

Posted by: jaay starr | May 14, 2009 11:13 PM

My heart hurts so badly for Big Girl. This says the man responsible for her suffering was charged and convicted. What were the charges and convictions? Who is going to make sure he never has another animal? I sincerely wish for him the same suffering as Big Girl. He is evil personified.

Posted by: Reggie | May 14, 2009 11:16 PM

Thank you for bringing this heartbreaking story to us.
I pray God forgives those who mistreat another life whether it be human or animal.
They are going to need prayers. Lots and lots of prayers.

Posted by: dnsrmr | May 14, 2009 11:43 PM

The videos and pictured here are so graphic. And as much as it is hard to see them, I believe it's the best way because this is the only way it'll get into people's heads what cruelty is, not just through words, but through images. God bless that dog and keep her with him. I wish the best to any other animal who may be tortured at this moment, and I wish the world was kinder to animals.

Posted by: Daniela | May 14, 2009 11:49 PM

This is a heartbreaking picture and story. I believe in PETA and the shelters. I have done my fair share to help animals.

But, I have come to the realization that we can't possibly save each and every sweet animal and find them homes. If you think about the fact that they are in cages 24/7 with minimal attention. What kind of life is that? It isn't. I was always a believer in saving each and every one, but the fact is, it CAN"T be done. There aren't enough people to adopt these animals. I myself have 14 cats and a dog, it's alot of work, but I love it and don't mind. But there aren't enough people like me to take in more than 1 or 2, if that.
I believe it to be more humane to put many of these animals out of their misery and loneliness. And then people can't understand why these animals aren't wagging their tails and happy go lucky, who the hell would be.

I am sorry to feel this way, but it's reality, I wish we lived in a world where people were responsible, but it AIN'T going to happen, not in my lifetime. Some people are pure evil, and this world has become a throw away society.

By the way, the people who caused such disgusting cruelty to that dog, should suffer the same fate. And Michael Vick should have been put in the pits with the same animals he bred to kill. That is the fate I wish for him.

Posted by: Ronna | May 15, 2009 12:30 AM

God, this photo brought the food up my gullet yet I am not regretting seeing it. had I missed it.....I would still be against euthanizing pets but seein this poor baby's condition i was made to think that it is the only way to put the poor one out of misery...may the owner suffer million times more...am sure there is divine justice

Posted by: NEELMANI BHATIA | May 15, 2009 12:33 AM

I had actually scrolled down too fast and saw the picture before I started to read the article and at first, I did not know what the picture was. Then I saw the teeth and realized it was an animal and started to read the article. I am in shock and cannot believe how anyone could leave an innocent animal to suffer like that. Even pedophiles receive better treatment and have more rights. Animals have an unconditional love that is amazing and all they ask of us is to be treated with care, love and respect. It is disgusting to think what some people are capable of. The only fair justice would be to take the owner and whoever else was responsible and let them decompose and have them be the lesson to all those that abuse animals by letting them know- NO MORE - Stop the abuse or you will be next. May Big Girl and all those animals that have suffered RIP.
Thank you again to PETA, ASPCA, WWF and all animal lovers for your dedication and compassion.
Animals depend on us and we are their voice!

Posted by: brenda | May 15, 2009 12:35 AM

Something needs to be done,
We can't let animals suffer, it's against humnaity it's against what we are , it;s against what we feel.....

Posted by: Som | May 15, 2009 01:59 AM

is guilty

Posted by: juan castro | May 15, 2009 02:03 AM

How could The Almighty, The Merciful, The Creator of Everything let such cruel persons alive ?

Since I read Laika's tragic death (Nick Abadzis' comic), I pray before I go to bed and when I wake up, ask The Merciful to take care well these animals, who were not granted ability to ask for help...

Posted by: Sharif Dayan | May 15, 2009 02:10 AM

I cried when I saw the picture of Big Girl. I often question why God has allowed Humans to be capable of such atrocities. That poor baby was only 6 months old. Why did it take so long for someone to notice her? I pray that she is in a better place..In her case, euthanasia was necessary to release her from this cruel world because there was no hope.

Posted by: Kimberly Heseltine | May 15, 2009 02:27 AM

id like to have my way with this shmuck.show what happens to those who abuse the weak.

Posted by: brian | May 15, 2009 02:49 AM

Roxanne: You expressed how I feel! I am with you...I am with PETA.

Posted by: Jill | May 15, 2009 02:52 AM

And people call me selfish and say I should donate to charaties for humans and not just animals...they should take a look at this article, and see exactly why I don't donate to charaties that would benifit people. Most people ask me, "why can't you donate to st. Jude or cancer research instead?" I just simply say, "why? So that when they get better, they will eventually not appreciate it anymore, and become the typical selfish person like so many people I deal with on a daily basis?" animals deserve just as much respect as people do, and the monster that neglected this poor angel, well, if I could tie HIM up to a chain and feel the same pain and suffering this baby did, I would. I think animals are just as aware and emotional as humans are. The punishmental slap on the wrists people get for heinous suffering they put on animals does no justice...

Posted by: ceciliannia | May 15, 2009 03:13 AM

I want the person responsilbe for the suffering of those dogs to suufer and die himself, a person like that should not be on this earth, they are not a human being, to cause such sad torture to animals needs the ultimate punishment

Posted by: Deana Hart | May 15, 2009 03:29 AM

I think that when euthanizing an animal, the owner should be euthanized as well, by law.

Posted by: Paul | May 15, 2009 03:42 AM

My heart dropped when I saw this poor helpless dog. I wept because it was just so sad that this animal had suffered in such a slow and dispicable way. Peta showed an act of kindless and love to this animal - god bless!
I have nothing but sadness in my heart over this appalling story.

I believe that what goes around, comes around. Payback will not be so kind when his time comes. This monster has to made accountable. There should be no lienancy given for the severity of his actions. The unconscionable BEAST who is responsible for this extreme act of cruelty should suffer the same sentence he handed down to his dogs. What he did was shameful and malicious. Only one word comes to mind -EVIL! They should lock him up and throw away the key!

Posted by: Blandine | May 15, 2009 04:01 AM

Oh, how this story breaks my heart. I hope she suffers no more. PETA, I support you and always have. What matters is that our beloved animals shuld not suffer at our hands, quite different than helping them to end their suffering is killing. What we can offer when there is n one else to turn to, when these beings have no hope to live as it should be, is to be released with compassion and love. And to ignite another fire in the humans so that we may fight their fight one more day and speak for them because they can not.

Posted by: Andrea Kuchy | May 15, 2009 04:05 AM

It is so unfortunate that all of us who love & respect animals are in such conflict. It seems to me what most people who condemn PETA feel is that PETA is killing every homeless animal. But, until we can all find that perfect, safe, permanent home for each & every little animal that goes into any shelter we can't condemn them. Spaying & neutering pregnant dogs & cats is an absolute necessity in preventing more suffering & it is killing the unborn, so is it not the same? How many of us do that? Our time would be better spent encouraging law enforcement to uphold animal cruelty laws & holding people responsible for the welfare of the animals in their care. Shut down all puppy mills, TNR feral cats, never buy from pet stores or breeders, & educate those in need. Keep the animals from ending up in the shelters in the first place. Prevention is always better than trying to find a cure.

Posted by: Susan Broussard | May 15, 2009 04:25 AM

I cannot believe this poor dog was still alive, it looks like it was dead for weeks allready. How could this dog stay alive for so long? How can it happen that people do this to animals? Why is it still allowed in the USA to keep dogs on chains, in Holland where I live, it is forbidden to keep dogs on a chain. We keep dogs in the house for company, not on a chain outside in the cold or heat. The laws in USA should forbid the chain. The monster who did this to this poor dog, should be kept in prison for years with the walls covered with photo's of his poor dog, which was hardly a dog anymore. May this monster die in prison, he should be put on a chain too without any food or water until he dies. There is no punishment high enough for this monster. I would like to put him on a chain by myself and see him suffer as much as his poor dog did. How long had this dog been suffering, longing for food, for water, for help and nobody came to help and free him. Did nobody see this dog suffering, could nobody free this dog? Who found the dog in the end, when it was too late and he was already almost dead? Why nobody called for help earlier? I wish this poor dog could have been saved and found in time. Now it was too late. May his owner burn in hell.

Posted by: sacha spaaks | May 15, 2009 04:40 AM

People mentioned karma for the person responsable for the suffering of Big Girl, and especially some revenge kind of situation. That would not help the world move closer to love! I hope that the person will be an animal lover in his next life (or better yet, learn to love in this one!), and then be in the position to make those agonizing decisions himself, or even, be in a world where all animals are loved and taken care of. I do not justify his crime but spreading violence is never right.

Posted by: Jessica | May 15, 2009 05:15 AM

We are supposed to be living in civilised societies, i don't think so. What happened to Big Girl makes me feel so sad for her. She never stood a chance.

Posted by: sheila | May 15, 2009 05:26 AM

Sadly this is nt an uncommon wvent in or world,if people ca treat humans the way they do,should it come as a surprise that they treat animals as such?
There are times in life when the kindest thing to do is to put an end to suffering.In the case of this poor soul,it came as a relief
I have seen many cases of abuse but in all honesty this has to be the worse one yet,imagine being alive and in such a state....it bogles the mind that this poor animal even continued to have the will or strength to reach this point.
I applaud the people who see the reality for the need to put and end to suffering and know the difference between the useless euthanasia of animals and the cases that leave no question of the need to do so.
May peace be yours in lives and to those you bring it to.

Posted by: Jenny | May 15, 2009 07:11 AM

My heart was breaking as I read the story of Big Girl. If this was a perfect world she would not have had to go through the agony she suffered. I can't begin to imagine her suffering, she would have been so scared and alone. In a perfect world this would never have happened, but it is not a perfect world and perhaps if she was euthanised when her owners no longer wanted her she would not have had to endue all that pain and suffering. I wish that no animal had to be euthanised unless it is to relieve their suffering, but there are so many unwanted and neglected animals and homes can't be found for all of them what is the alternative. I think it is far kinder to euthanise before they are suffering if a suitable home cannot be found for them.

Posted by: Sue-Ellen Kirby | May 15, 2009 07:40 AM

Puppy mills need to be eliminated completely. As long as this is allowed we will see this. This is uncomprehensible. You just wonder how anyone could allow this to happen to a poor animal. They are at our mercy and it is just so painful to know this is allowed to happen.

Posted by: Karen | May 15, 2009 07:42 AM

F*ck you who ever done this to big girl this make me sick. i am not prod to be human

Posted by: daniel | May 15, 2009 07:46 AM

We all have to remember that when there is not enough funding for something, it will be shut down or removed. I believe in euthanasia because I don't even like animals being in shelters in the first place for long periods of time. And for all the people bad mouthing PETA for supporting euthanasia: Do you even buy shelter dogs or donate to non-profit animal shelters to help support your cause? I don't think so. I am a member of PETA and do everything I can to support my cause, so you should too. Don't bad mouth PETA when you are doing nothing to help "healthy and would-be happy animals". And how do you know the animals being put down are healthy or even happy? Remember, all animals in shelters are not in perfect condition and you can't give away a mean dog or a ferile cat. Remember that.

Posted by: Jess D | May 15, 2009 07:48 AM

I can't imagine there is a question in most people's mind as to whether the animal in this photo should have been put down. Obviously, it was an act of mercy. However, euthanizing every healthy animal that crosses our path because of our cynicism towards humanity is wrong. We devote our lives to defending and protecting them. Why would we not put in some efforts to give them a chance at a good life? Although good homes take effort to find, they are out there and it is our job to put it out to the universe to find them. I support PETA, but I do not support putting down every healthy animal you obtain. Show the photos of the healthy animals too.

Posted by: Carol Maggler | May 15, 2009 08:54 AM

I can hardly believe that SOMEONE did not see this dog way before she got to this state. The owner(?)should be put on a chain as well and left to rot. I have said this before but I believe that PETA rights more wrongs than it ever does any.

Posted by: Barbara | May 15, 2009 09:25 AM

THE PERSON WHO DID THIS SHOULD BE BEHIND BARS, NOT JUST TOLD, "YOU CANNOT OWN AN ANIMAL!" IN THIS COUNTRY OUR LAWS REALLY KEEP THE CRIMINALS FREE. LOOK AT MIKE VICK...BACK IN THE NFL THIS SUMMER.

Posted by: brian | May 15, 2009 09:33 AM

There should be stiffer penalties for the people who hurt these animals. The same as for humans. We have to lobby for stiffer penalties and more jail time. After seeing that picture the death penalty looks about right for the perpetrator.

I can see that there was no other way for Big Girl and thank PETA for making the humane decision.

However it is ironic that she was the one who had to die by lethal injection and not the creature passing himself off as a human being.

Posted by: Narisha | May 15, 2009 09:37 AM

That's disgusting, it made me burst into tear's.
I hope the guy that did that get's everything come back on him, time's ten.
Human being's can sometimes be the lowest of the low on this planet.
Thank god for Peta putting that animal out of it's misery.
That is the saddest thing I ever saw.
God bless that poor dog.

Posted by: claire | May 15, 2009 09:48 AM

So very sad, my heart is heavy. People need to take the good with the bad, showing the picture is your job, looking at the picture is our choice, its everyones duty to put an end to cruelty. Thanks again PETA
for doing your job, as hard as it may be, we need you.

Posted by: Tanya | May 15, 2009 09:57 AM

Oh that poor baby. She fought with she had to fight with, but so much damage was being done to her that she nothing left to fight with.
Hopefully, the person or persons who did this to her, is suffering now, or can feel at all.
I feel so sorry for that breed of dog. More pain they endure just because of who they are.
Thanks for ending her pain.

Posted by: Charlotte R. Wolfe | May 15, 2009 10:26 AM

Its great and all that the owner of these poor souls was charged for the cruelty these poor animals had to face, however, I feel he was only slapped on the wrist for this horrific crime. If people aren't punished further than having your privalges of owning an animal taken away,unfortunately, I feel that more heartless people are going to continue to do this and more animals are going to have to suffer. I feel that this punishment is nothing but a slap on the wrist and an insult to the poor dogs who had lost there lives because of the owners cruelty towards animals.

Posted by: Andrew | May 15, 2009 10:56 AM

those sick bastards need the same thing done to them!!!!

Posted by: kerry knowles | May 15, 2009 11:20 AM

I have so much rage flowing through me right now that I can't even think straight!! How in the fricking world can someone do something like this to an animal?? It's too bad that you don't give the addresses of the people who do things like this. I think some of them would have some late night visitors!! How I feel for that poor dog. Seeing this literally made me sick. How I would love to get my hands on this waste of human flesh. May God have mercy on his soul when the time comes...but I have a feeling he will be going some place where it's quite warm. Rot in hell you SOB!!!

Posted by: Yvonne Clark | May 15, 2009 11:31 AM

THE ABILITY TO NEVER OWN ANIMALS AGAIN DOES NOT SEEM LIKE A SUITABLE PUNISHMENT FOR THIS TYPE OF ABUSE. IF "BIG GIRL" WAS 6 MONTHS OLD AT HER DEATH HER ABUSE HAD TO START ALMOST THE INSTANT SHE LEFT HER MOTHERS TEAT. THERE IS JUST NO EXCUSE FOR THIS ESPECIALLY SINCE THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO WHOULD HAVE PROVIDE LOVE AND CARE FOR THIS ANIMAL. AND TO THE LADY THAT SAID, "IT IS THINGS LIKE THIS THAT IS WHY SHE HAS BECOME AN ATHIEST", MISS GOD ISN'T RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS ANYMORE THAN YOU ARE!

Posted by: MARK SAWYER | May 15, 2009 12:04 PM

I just have one word SAD, this is just sad to see. One of the comments posted was correct. These are sad to see but poeple need to see them to see the reality. It is SAD that poeple dont have a thought in there mind that what they do to animals like neglect, starving, and beating for just a few examples is wrong. Animals have feelings too. I couldnt dream of doing anything hurtful to any of my animals. I am so glad this scrum got cought and Big Girl got to go to a better place in peace!! Just hope that one day animal abuse will come to an end...

Posted by: Sabrina | May 15, 2009 12:43 PM

I hope that the worm that has a Big Girl this horrible agony should suffer the same suffering of the dog!
Some things have no meaning, no meaning to cruelty.
silvia
Italy

Posted by: SILVIA | May 15, 2009 01:04 PM

May you rot in HELL you piece of s**t for what you did to Big Girl. If not I would have my will over you and throwing away the keys to see who would come out. Because without any doubt I would come out; may you rest in HELL you would be better off that way and not me disposing of you.

Posted by: Arnie | May 15, 2009 01:33 PM

Well said, Ellie B!
Euthanasia is meaningful in horrific neglect/abuse cases, it should not be a solution to over-population. Spay/neuter should be funded and fully supported in every State!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: amanda m | May 15, 2009 02:05 PM

Having volunteered in a shelter for a few years, it's hard to see the animals "suffering" in their cages for month after month while no one adopts them. Euthanasia is necessary sometimes, even for healthy dogs that can not find good homes.

To me there is no suffering in death when an animal is being euthanized properly, by medically-capable people. I wish it were different and that every dog bought was gotten from shelters. It's just not realistic right now and unless people (and I hope the opponents of euthanasia are listening to this part), are willing to buck up, there just aren't enough funds. So I hope you, like me, are putting your money where your mouth (no scratch that), your heart is and shelling out some cash to give these organizations like PETA a fighting chance to save as many animals as possible.

Posted by: Sheri | May 15, 2009 02:15 PM

Would the person who thinks Hitler is "his or her kind of guy" because he loved animals and hated people still think that the day the Nazis loaded him or her on a train for a death camp?

Posted by: Rev. Meg Schramm | May 15, 2009 02:16 PM

I'm really wordless, I have never imagine such cruelty.
And to say that molecular rsearchers, realizing that almost 98% of the human genome is shared with chimps, are trying stubbornly to discover what's the gene for humanness, so they could tell the difference between man and ape. They consider, they can admit, that an "inferior animal" have almost same genome information. I think they should look after genes for cruelty, arrogance, and many more, and they certainly will discover where in the human genome is humanness. Thanks PETA for give us the opportunity to contact kind people in this world.

Posted by: Marta | May 15, 2009 02:28 PM

i think that what those people did to Big Girl should have the same things done to them, but i do believe in KARMA so eventually it will!!

Posted by: aralyn rogers | May 15, 2009 02:33 PM

I'm not the best person to judge euthanasia, in this particular case, I think there should be not doubt that was the best thing that happened to that animal in this word of “humans”. But what really bother me is that the criminal that did this is still out there, and I wish our law system would allow us to treat them the same way they treated their victims...Not euthanasia for them...slow death...YES! Crime has to end somehow...and eye for an eye!

Posted by: Daisy | May 15, 2009 03:55 PM

i can't believe that anyone could do that,to a dog!i keep thinking about how she suffered,neglected ,unloved, it's heartbreaking.that jerk who did this to big girl,he deserves to be chained to a post,until HE starves to death!unfortunely,you couldn't do THAT to HIM!if big girl had been a human child,this jerk would have been charged with murder and america would have been livid over what he did to the child.he will be punished for his crimes.i'm happy that big girl was shown some love, with a few kind words and hopefully,a gentle stroking,at the end of her all too short life.she has no pain now.

Posted by: evelyn | May 15, 2009 05:22 PM

"will not b able to own pets again?" - here in our "3rd world" country, South Africa, he'd have been heavily fined and/or jailed!

Posted by: debra deats | May 15, 2009 06:17 PM

I can't believe you people are so egotistical. You have to understand that mistreatment of animals, although unfortunate, is common no matter the animal specie. You guys preach that all animals should be on a higher perch than the human race, but have you ever seen the effects of animal overpopulation? Without hunting, euthanasia or meat eating, the amount of starving animals who are so disease ridden would be uncontrolable. You have to understand that the world has a carrying capacity for all animals, including humans. This is the amount of animals that can be supported by a given amount of land. When the land experiences an overpopulation, mother nature will "kill off" the excess. Have you ever seen how "gentle and loving" mother nature kills her animals? I can assure you if you haven't that if given a choice (and had the ability to reason) animals would take hunting and euthanasia over living naturally and free. I can't wait for the day you guys get off your HIGH HORSE (but of course you don't ride horses cause they're better than you) and realize how ignorant you sound. P.S. eating meat doesn't cause obesity and diabetes...genetics, over eating and lack of excercise cause this.

Posted by: Carlos | May 15, 2009 06:19 PM

What is wrong with people?
What if someone left them out side to starve to death?
I just want to hit them, how could they sleep at night knowing that tamarrow their going to kill another helpless animal? It's sickining, I'm 14 and I know right from wrong and how animals should be treated.

Posted by: Beth | May 15, 2009 06:22 PM

I will never get that image out of my head! I hope karma gets that evil man and he knows what it is like to suffer in agony and alone. RIP Big Girl

Posted by: Taryn Milics | May 15, 2009 07:10 PM

I used to work with a local "no kill" group. Believe me when I tell you that we volunteers loved every single cat that we fostered, and we took great pains to see to it that they were adopted by caring homes. No cats were "warehoused," not were they kept in cages, save for the brief times they were being transported or displayed for adoption. My "foster cats" had the run of my home, along with my beloved pet cats, and I wound up adopting several of my fosterlings, as did many of the volunteers. I treated my fosterlings exactly the same as I treated my own cats, with lots of love and attention. They even slept in my bed with me! We spent lots of time and a great deal of our own money making sure that the cats under our care were well-fed, vaccinated, spayed or neutered and had adequate health care. I think you are mistaken when you disparage no-kill shelters as you do. I heartily wish every shelter and rescue group was no-kill.

Posted by: Elaine Gregory | May 15, 2009 07:17 PM

I think it's great that you put these pics up, there are two sides to the issue of euthanasia, for me, arguments on both sides are very compelling. I have not always been in your corner, but on this subject I am because I see daily what people do to animals. However, you have not answered the one question that is floating around out there. You are also being accused of putting down healthy, adoptable animals, is this true, and why? Is it because they actually are suffering, or will suffer? Or is it because you ANTICIPATE that they MIGHT suffer? There is a pretty big difference, and we out here need to know that. Also, why not start a sanctuary up again with all your money, you could then at least save SOME of the animals? We KNOW you can't save them all, nobody can.

Posted by: Susan Davis | May 15, 2009 07:33 PM

I am so sick and tired of the way these sick people treat animals.I had a dog with cancer,I took her to the doctor as she was not able to walk, I knew it was time to let her be at rest,I was crying so hard she was in my life for so long,through good times and bad,she was there to comfort me,the nurse came in and showed me the needle and held my hand an explained it and how she would pass,at that time it was no consulation but as I look back she was the kind of person who felt my pain and told me if I was in Pain brandi would do the same for me if she were able.as she went off to sleep I hugged her and told her I loved her and we would be together someday.A year later my father had colin cancer and was put on a morphine drip.Two people I loved went off to sleep with no pain.Yes I believe this is the most Humane way,if you don't you never saw a loved one suffer in agony when I die I want to leave this world in peace not Pain.also I have a rescue cat and she is spayed and even though she dosen't go out gets all her shots.people need to spay and neuter,we have vets in my town that hold a clinic on wed for people who can't afford it,all the vets take a wed.

Posted by: Laura Mann | May 15, 2009 07:56 PM

it is so hard,to see the picture of big girl,sch most have a lot of pain,i.am glad dat peta have give her a euthanasie,because sche have no live to live,like this way,...the person who was resposeble for her,most be hanging,with a lot off pain,because he had did to big girl. its aful, to see, kiil the man,ikwill schoot him personelly..!!!

Posted by: yf | May 15, 2009 09:41 PM

well this is probably strange but I feel so much better reading how many people on here feel like I do and wish death and suffering on people who do these things. but, most of us are too civilized to actually commit murder, yes??Yes! the laws are too weak, understatement of the year, but hopefully a story like this makes people not just want to support PETA, though they do a lot of good too, but to support groups that work to change the laws. you can imagine that in Tx people have some archaic ideas about animal care and treatment, but we are turning the tide in getting stiffer and enforceable laws in place to make cruelty and neglect actual crimes, work with us! Or work in your state, just keep on voicing your opinions, rationally and constantly to the Legislature, they will listen, eventually. we have the great fortune to have some very good legal counsel as well. For so long my anger and rage just overwhelmed me almost into paralysis, No More.

Posted by: amanda m | May 15, 2009 10:36 PM

Sickening. Are there any news articles about this? The owner is clearly a sick, twisted individual. You say he was charged with this crime, but was he thrown in jail like Michael Vick?

Posted by: Anon | May 16, 2009 01:53 AM

i could only have a quick look at big girl, i couldnt bare to look in those sad brown eyes, how can anyone be so cruel to another living thing, it really makes me sick that these a..seholes can do this stuff and not have a consence,ihope he dies a slow painfull death too, he deserves it.big girl poor baby ur out of pain now girl may the afterlife treat u better. thanks peta for putting her out of her misery

Posted by: nat | May 16, 2009 07:11 AM

Just know ASIA that people out there do love you baby girl!! You were just dealt a bad situation! YOU WERE AND ARE LOVED!!! Rest in peace! And let all the other Animals in Heaven that were not taken care of that we love them too!!!

Posted by: Mike | May 16, 2009 08:36 AM

This image will be seared into my memory for the rest of my life. I mean...WTF is wrong with these people?? Euthanasia should not even be questioned, it is the absolute least that could be done for her. I can't imagine letting my dog skip one meal. Keep your eyes open and report the A-HOLES that give people a bad name!!!!

Posted by: MochaGirl | May 16, 2009 09:40 AM

Sickening that things like this happen in the United States. What's worse is that no one intervened on the dog's behalf sooner. Humans have failed miserably when it comes to living in peace with animals for the most part. We're the most disgusting animal of all.

Posted by: farah | May 16, 2009 11:33 AM

Who did this to her? What is the name and address? What was the sentence? Never allowed to own another animal? How can that ever realistically be enforced? I don't know if there really is a Hell but I (we) can surely make his life miserable now! Mandatory compassion classes beginning in Kindergarten, regulated and restricted breeders, mandatory spaying/neutering until the pet population is under control and crimes against animals treated in the same manner as against humans is the only solution or nothing is going to change. Come on people let's get active! We can do it! There are so many little things you can do that make a big difference!

Posted by: Kim Medici-Heseltine | May 16, 2009 01:24 PM

Poor Big Girl. This breaks my heart. This breed has suffered so much at the hands of fools, it's truly a condemnation on the human race. They are the gentlest of dogs, and most loyal. I wish all the suffering Big Girl went through on to her owner. He/She deserves nothing less.

Posted by: carole | May 16, 2009 02:37 PM

I worked in Vetrinary Clinics for 10 years and nothing broke my heart more than seeing an animal put to sleep simply because no wanted them. Unfortunately some people use euthanasia as a form of birth control for pets they can't bother to spay or neuter. It's not fair that shelters get labeled evil for euthasia and "No-Kill" societies get blamed for being too selective when the real evil is the irresponsible pet owner who thinks it's okay to continue to let their dog or cat procreate. More attention needs to be given to punishing these people. As far as I am concerned all companion animal breeding should be outlawed until we get the overpopulation issue dealt with. Responsible breeders would have to apply for a special license and their breeding facility should be subject to regular inspections. This story made me cry and I hope there's a special place in heaven for all injured and abandoned animals where they finally receive the love they never received in their short miserable lives. RIP Big Girl.

Posted by: Tanya | May 16, 2009 03:25 PM

It was obvious that euthanasia was the right decision for this poor dog. I agree with chris when saying that animals should be treated and respected the same way humans are. No one ever gave us humans the right to dominate the world. The fact that some people think they have so much authority over animals makes me sick and sorry for them. I am always questioning humanity and things like this just make me lose faith even more.

Posted by: aly | May 16, 2009 04:52 PM

My emotional response is to feel so sad for the suffering of the dog, knowing others will also suffer the same, wondering what desensitised morons can commit such cruelty,they are vile and yet will be parents,so its poor kids, poor pets, poor society.
l would like someone from the courts or animal welfare tell me how banning someone from having pets can work or be a punishment, as far as l know there is no check up system, people move address, and will just get another pet of their choice, who would know theyre banned, just a token it seems.
They should be just jailed.
At one time our main animal welfare charity put millions of healthy animals to sleep, if not adopted within a week,
several year ago they handed the stray dog collection and disposal over the the local authority, who followed simular regime, probably still do, along with vets who also destroy many healthy young animals, shameful, and l am so glad there are now charities who commit to keeping healthy dogs for as long as it takes to find them a home, or care for them. l presume `no kill` advocates are just supporting keeping healthy animals and caring for them, which is good, but not saying an animal that is dying and suffering beyond repair must not be put to sleep. l also agree with previous poster who suggested the guilty should be named and pictured in press.

Posted by: lynne | May 16, 2009 05:02 PM

I wept when I saw that photo and felt truly ashamed that humans can still resort to this sort of inhumane and barbaric treatment. If people dont want animals - dont get them, if u cant look after them, give them to humane shelters... better than this gross violation. I have also forced myself to look at the hideous dvds of fur trade horrors and am apalled that even the basest rights are denied these animals and that they are skinned alive-- there is no need for this either === what the f***k is wrong with people - u dont have to be a rocket scientist to realise the animals will feel pain if u skin them alive......

Posted by: Bronwyn | May 16, 2009 08:18 PM

I agree with PETA's views on euthanasia and it annoys me that people bug them about that, but please, PETA, never use the term "gentle lethal injection" again.

Posted by: Jessie | May 17, 2009 01:38 AM

When I saw this picture I could not believe my eyes! To think that such loving animals are tortured by idiots everyday makes me sick! The only thing that gives me hope is that I know pets like Big Girl have a special spot in Heaven.
Ever since I was a child I have loved animals, and my pets are like my children. So I've always been a proud supporter of Peta, but one thing I don't agree on is the fact that Peta seems to be giving a bad name to "No Kill" and making people think that it's somehow sinister. I am, in fact, a no kill supporter, but that doesn't mean I'm evil. I believe that animals should be given a second chance at life and not be put down if they are healthy, but when it comes to severely abused, sick, or injured animals that will just die suffering, then I think it's better to euthanize them and end their suffering.
Actually, a few years ago I had a dog who was very sick and my family and I decided that it was best that he pass away in peace and we euthanized him. Eventhough putting my baby down was the hardest thing for me to do, I know it was best.
So, please don't criticize us without knowing all the facts.

Posted by: Jenny | May 17, 2009 01:49 AM

poor poor baby, I habe no words for it, only tears and shame for human being...

Posted by: susan korths | May 17, 2009 06:36 AM

I am sitting here crying for Big Girl and all of the animals who suffer at the hands of man. How can someone do this to a living, breathing soul who has so much love to give. These people are sick and have no compassion or love in their lives, their souls are dead. Thank you PETA for giving Big Girl some kind words and putting her our of her misery caused by man. It makes me sick to my stomach to know that this goes on day after day. I have lost my job and I don't have any money to donate, but I do keep my eyes and ears open to any kind of abuse and would have no hesitation to act upon getting involved to help an animal. I believe in karma and all these unhuman people that mistreat animals will have something horrible happen to them at one time or another. I would like to do what this person did to Big Girl and do it to them and everyone else who mistreats an animal. They have no rights as far as I am concerned.

Posted by: Lisa | May 17, 2009 11:25 AM

That is such a shame!! I had to read this to find out what happend It was very hard for me, I think the person reasponsable should be left to starve and suffer the way this poor innocent puppy did. Bless you, big girl I hope you have peace.

Posted by: Dawn | May 17, 2009 02:32 PM

Hey, I'm kind of pissed off right now.

''The anti-euthanasia people are the No kill, which is a big scam because they TURN ANIMALS AWAY to die on the streets

They also let animals die, stuffed and warehoused in cages, even killing each other in cages, because they run out of room''

Kelly, why should you say things like that about No-Kill people? It is absolutely NOT true. I volunteer at several No-Kill shelters and I can assure you that we are NOT affiliated in any way with breeders or anti-PETA people, or whatever! Man, this is just a LIE!

EUTHANASIA = merciful way to end suffering. 'Euthanizing' healthy companion animals in shelters is just plain KILLING. We have to stop using euphemisms and stop killing animals in shelters. Why are we killing them? What's the reason? Apparently, it is that 'there are simply too much pets, not enough homes for them'... this is NOT a good reason. There are too much humans on this planet, so should we start killing people, too?

The key to solve the animal overpopulation is not killing animals, it's spaying/neutering. Let's work together to sensibilize the public to spaying/neutering and adopting animals, and using Trap-Neuter-Release methods for feral cats and dogs, instead of killing them ''to make more space''.

I AGREE with Beryllium : ''Peta has to start supporting no-kill shelters that work and not allow itself to get involved in euthanasia except in extreme cases. Euthanasia of healthy pets is not acceptable for an animal rights organization and a cop-out.''

We have to work TOGETHER, people! Stop fighting at each other and STOP killing animals!

Posted by: Catherine | May 17, 2009 05:02 PM

In this case, obviously this poor gorgeous soul is better off at Rainbow Bridge with all the other animals who have suffered at the hands of evil. May she be running and playing with all her new found friends and never feel pain again.
To the EVIL SCUM GARBAGE who left her there to suffer like she did, may you come face to face with your own evil one day!!

Posted by: Animalsangel888 | May 18, 2009 04:08 AM

I agree with cb (way) above: we should not let the opposition divide us into pro-PETA and no-kill camps, fighting with each other. Open admission shelters will always run out of room for animals and have to put them down, even healthy ones. If you think that is false, then just go and try to adopt all the animals about to be euth'd. No-kill seems great on the surface, but what happens to all the critters that get turned away? Possibly a fate worse than euth. But my point is that we have to stay united against our true enemies, people that abuse animals and (often) profit from their abuse. Last thing: though the pic of the dog is bad, that stuff is going on everyday in labs and factory farms, so why is it worse when it is a dog instead of a pig (even more intelligent than most dogs)?

Posted by: Jamie Rivet | May 18, 2009 04:47 AM

Dear You, Sisters and Broters! (I try to write perfectly- excuse me, if my English is not so good...)

So...

I live in Budapest, Hungary, Europe. Also here, by us is this- THE CRUELTY - a problem. Human(?) beengs are sometimes so, as they NEVER would be born from a MOTHER, as they would be only machines: NO SOUL, NO HEART, etc...

I think, You by the PETA make Your WORK so good, as You can. And unfortunately - also YOU haven't the power of God.

THE GREEN MILE- if You have seen the film with Tom Hanks- You know: the BAD was the GOOD, and reverse.

You CAN'T give a new life for this animals. But You can give a better die. You have done it- and I think- SO is, so was it better.

NOT YOU were the BAD - but this person (I didn't write: "A man", did I? This person ISN'T a man- he is only: something) is so.

Rest In Peace, Big Girl!

Sándor

Posted by: DOMBI Sándor (in Hungari the family name is the 1st) | May 18, 2009 05:31 AM

Why did PETA euthanize the Chicken? They euthanized one chicken according to a report about them,is this true and if so, why?

Posted by: William Burke | May 18, 2009 05:37 AM

Hi, (Szervusztok)!

I'm again...

Just a thing... Big Girl- I think- COULN'T be health anymore... As You wrote- she was on dieing...

BUT SOMETIMES- we, HUMANs haven't not enough hope...

I have seen by a scientific chanell a story about a dog. Hers foot must be operated- unfortunateli amputated- because a part of a glass bottle makes an injure on it, and it was infected.

So, with only 3(!) feet- the humans thought: "Oh! It is NOT a real LIFE for a dog... It would be better with a poison injection...

But the dog lived also with 3 feet.

And on a day he RESCUED(!) the Humans, who would be given him this injection...

SO is the life!

Big Girl- I think- couldn't live so, but this dog- YES!

I think, only such a professional group, as by the PETA cold make a decission- about the life, or a better dieing...

Sándor

Posted by: DOMBI Sándor (in Hungari the family name is the 1st) | May 18, 2009 05:42 AM

Yes, Euthanizing suffering animals is the right thing to do however, the animals who are suffering, and are waiting for loving homes, don't need to be killed, and "no kill" shelters who have good resorces NEVER turn animals away, the place them in foster homes, i every shelter in the us adopted a no kill policy then there would be plenty of space for everyone. breeding needs to stop but, also, at that same time you can't stop all breeding because then the race dies, no more dogs, mandatory spay won't work, because lawbreakers will still bred, and law abiders who have permits will still breed and you'll have just as many then as we do now, also uncaring owners will dump their un spayed dogs in the street creating a bigger problem yet. this has been my opinion.

Posted by: christina | May 18, 2009 01:07 PM

rest in peace Big Girl. may the bastard that did that to her feel the anger of Arawn when he dies.

Posted by: veronica | May 18, 2009 02:49 PM

Kelly, Michael Vick should be put to sleep too. Rest in peace poor Big Girl.

Posted by: Fatima Flores | May 18, 2009 02:53 PM

please adopt a homeless, they need your home and your home needs them too. Never buy from breeder.

Posted by: chiranjit karar | May 19, 2009 02:04 AM

Why???? This is so wrong!!! but just remember that there is a God that see everything!!

Posted by: Cois | May 19, 2009 04:04 AM

I was thinking about this and how we can make the laws better. How about something like this:
All animals need to be microchipped at source (the breeder). The breeder is then responsible for that animal until someone adopts it. Then the breeder is responsible for registering the details of the new owner.

If the animal is found to be stray then the last owner (either breeder or new owner) is responsible for financially supporting the animal in a No-Kill shelter. There, that way the shelter is not out of pocket and hopefully will make breeders think more about the over population.

Or better still if the animal was adopted and is found stray then the owner and breeder share 50/50 of the bills to put the animal in a no-kill shelter. That would certainly make the breeders think when they are hit with loads of bills. Would hopefully make them think about who is adopting their animals and maybe even put them out of business for good.

Posted by: Paul | May 19, 2009 10:27 AM

Thank you Paul for a great idea. It's just too bad our elected officials can't listen to people with good ideas. It's so much easier to put stupid, short-sighted, ill-conceived laws in place. Like let's spay and neuter every stray cat. I guess we want the rodent population out of control again. Your micro chip idea would work. We could have an "elite cat task force" which is tagged and allowed to go free for rodent control. I love it! They could easily identify the real strays from our rodent control task force. Also the people found guilty of animal abuse can also get "tagged" with a special electrical shock device that goes off when they approach an animal who is also tagged. They should be required to wear it somewhere in the groan region : ) Multiple offences {shocks} leave them impotent. This is great!!

Posted by: Jud in LA | May 19, 2009 11:31 AM

kelly, How do fast food companies lobbist connect to 'breeders'. Exactly what are you saying? 'Breeders' does not mean anything. Are you saying all people who breed an animal are conspiring against PETA? When did no-kill shelters and breeders get together? Maybe you are over reaching just a little to make your point, which is?

Posted by: Joanna | May 19, 2009 09:40 PM

I believe they do what they can for animals that they can save. Others, it is impossible as it is with some humans who are sick but as humans we don’t get the choice to end our suffering because we cannot legally end our lives. A few years ago I had to make the very difficult choice of ending the life of my sweet very sick cat after the vet told me there was little they could do. He never recommended euthanasia, and let me make that decision. It is never easy to take the life of a loved pet, or an animal. I feel bad when my cats kill mice in my house, but that is nature. Animal abuse will always be around, but many organizations such as Peta and many wonderful no-kill shelters try to save as many lives as they can but time, money and room are limited and it is unfortunate that not all can be saved. Saying that I believe we as a society through educational programs such on Animal Planet and through campaigns such as the ones Peta emails along with no-kills shelters, ASPCA, and the humane society have cut down abuse. We must all do our share by reporting and contributing as much as we can to the originations of our choice to save animals from abuse, and taking care of the ones there is no hope. No living thing should suffer. Ending the suffering is the humane thing to do.

Posted by: Yvonne | May 20, 2009 01:45 PM

Rest in heart sweetheart, may your tail wag repeatedly and may you eat and drink till you are full, your in Heaven now and nothing or nobody can hurt you anymore.

Posted by: carolyn Boutilier | May 20, 2009 11:12 PM

What can I say? I have just seen the picture of Big Girl. I support you and your work with all my heart and from the depths of it.

Posted by: Theoni | May 22, 2009 08:24 AM

I have looked at the picture of Big Girl and am crying as I write this. I just can't understand how so-called civilised people can be so cruel. I do however believe that some people are so ignorant that they believe animals have no feelings. I watched the download of fur farm where Chinese men are skinning dogs and other animals alive and talking and laughing as they do this. These are truly evil times and I like one of your other commentators can not believe in God.

Posted by: llyn humes | May 22, 2009 12:45 PM

On May 14 Alison wrote:

"This is absolutely evil and heart-breaking. I have cried and cried for big girl.
I am however very surprised and upset with PETA for euthanizing her. We have absolutely no right to take any life and her life was no exception. Why was she not put on intravenous pain meds, antibiotics, fluids and nutrients etc? If she was sedated while this was happening she could have recovered and been given a chance at life,which was her right. If she passed away in the meantime then all that could have been done was done and she would have at least been given a chance and pain relief. If this was a human there would be no question of trying to save them and all measures wouls have been taken. Any mention of euthanasia would be classed as murder. There is no difference here. It is murder and a copout, an easy solution to a problem you didn't want to deal with. Just because there are so many other unwanted animals doesn't mean big girl was of less importance. I am a huge supporter of PETA and never thought you would do such a thing. I thought you were the only organisation that went to any extreme to save every animal, but I guess I was wrong. I am deeply disgusted by this. I also want to know whether the evil piece of crap that did this to her was put behind bars, as this is what would happened if it had been a human. Also how on earth can you enforce a prohibition to own animals? This person deserves life in prison, better still, they should suffer the same cruelty big girl did, except with out the lethal injection.
To all of you who agree that this is the 'kind' and 'the only option', WAKE UP TO YOURSELVES!! If it was your mother or father, friend, sister, brother or especially if this was your child there is no way you would give up on them and not give them a chance by murdering them. I am all for the right to die if one chooses to, but since I'm positive dogs can't speak and make a concious decision, 'yes please I would like to die now', IT'S MURDER!! This completely contradicts what I thought was the philosophy of PETA, that every creature is equal? I must have been mistaken."

Alison, your position is insane. Leaving a dog (or a human, in my opinion) in this condition is nothing less than cruelty, and I sincerely hope no animal ever has to rely on you to make a decision to end her or his suffering. Wow. I always knew slow-kill supporters can be pretty out there, but this takes the cake.

Posted by: Elphaba | May 22, 2009 03:19 PM

I myself own a pit bull cross, he is a much loved family member however if he were in pain and there was no way to treat him i would allow him to be euthanazed. It is inhumane and cruel to let animals suffer, however if we can help animals to end their suffering why are humans an exception? If someone you loved and cared for was in pain with no way to help them why let them live through the agony, animals and people should have the same rights (within species boundries) i think that anyone who campaigns against the euthanazier of animals is a cruel heartless person whether they believe that they are doing the right thing or not, i would like to see what they would choose: life in pain that can not be treated until death or a painless, peaceful way to end the suffering? In the end we all have our own opinions I am just sharing mine.

Posted by: Jordan | May 22, 2009 04:34 PM

The man responsible for Big Girl's horrific condition SHOULD HAVE THE SAME END. I CAN'T STAND SUCH EVENTS.

Posted by: ÜLGEN GÜLERİ | May 22, 2009 06:03 PM

When I saw the picture of Big Girl, I believed she had been burned in a fire. To witness the result of such cruelty is painful. My heart bleeds for pets and children alike who suffer at the merciless hands of their offenders. I am a Christian and shouldn't say this but the pain I feel for what poor Big Girl and others like her have endured cannot be described. I would no difficulty exacting justice on her owner. This makes me want to work harder to continue supporting groups like Peta and my local animal shelter. I'm sad she wasn't found earlier but glad she's how resting in peace, pain free, with a full belly. God bless her!
We need stricter laws and deterents for irresponsible breeders, pet stores, pet owners, farmers and animal abusers.

Posted by: Dawn | May 23, 2009 10:59 PM

i had to get my dog put down a few weeks ago and it broke my heart, but she was in so much pain it would have been crule to make her live like that. it was the last gift i could give her, to end her pain.

Posted by: diane | May 24, 2009 12:54 AM

I'm very sad about the little dogy.Big girl who has come to this world has faced a very sad and painful ending becoz of the ignorance of the person who has tied the dog.i strongly feel such persons are big disgrace on this earth and a menace to this society.Let us all join together and flush away such kind of people from the society.Love u big girl hope ur sole rest in peace

Posted by: RAVISHYAM | May 25, 2009 10:25 PM

Oh, My, God!

That poor dog was left out all by herself, starved and all! That really made me sick, looking at that picture. I dont exactly know what Euthanasia means, but I believe that it is the injection near-dead animals are given?

I cant believe the man who let her get like this is even allowed to live! I believe that animals are next to us, not below us on the 'food chain'. Yes, we have technology, but animals have adaptations that make them very much more dangerous than us! Eg, spiders - venom, eg, Crocodiles - Long jaws, eg, Sharks- replacable teeth.

I bet the man who did this to that poor puppy doesnt give a stuff about animals!

THEY HAVE FEELINGS TOO

(im 14)

Posted by: Naomi | May 26, 2009 01:29 AM

you should have fed the owner to the dog!
that would have made Big Girl gain some weight!
it would have also been karma!

Posted by: Hyou | May 31, 2009 10:55 PM

This is so awful the picture of BIg Girl, can anyone provide me with information of who this indvidual is and what state did this take place, and what happened to the other dog he/she had and did he serve any time in jail at all, and what can we do to make tougher laws for animal abusers?? I really can't stop crying or looking at BIg Girl's picture. Will someone please answer my questions, thank you.

Posted by: Alison R. | June 15, 2009 11:49 PM

Oh my lord. This is absolutely terrible. I had to scoop up my doggies and snuggle them as soon as i finished reading this. Im happy this man was punished but in my opinion he should be left to starve and decompose himself.

Posted by: Jaime | June 16, 2009 12:46 AM

I once had a neighbor who neglected her cat. The sweet cat got sores on her mouth so I took her in until I could find a home for her. I tried shelters in my state and a neighboring state. They all said the same two things. Either they had no room or they would euthanize because she was sick. When I questioned why euthanize, what if it was something minor, they still stood by their euthanizing. Luckily the cat had an angel who paid for vet expenses and I was able to keep her. If I hadn't been persistent, the illness that she would have been euthanized over.....was malnutrition. Less than 10 minutes in the vet's office to figure that out and all shelters, including no-kill shelters, would have killed her.

I agree with euthanizing animals who are truly suffering but that should be the only time. I never wanted a cat for a pet but I have now taken in my second cat that was abandoned. I cannot see sending an animal to be killed just because someone didn't want it, there will be someone else who does.

Posted by: Chris W. | June 19, 2009 12:09 AM

I have run into far too many of the PETAkills.com crowd lately.

I volunteered for several years at a no-kill shelter, and while we had great adoption numbers, I still had to personally turn away animals brought to us every day because of space/money issues. The fates of most of these are unknown, though we were forced to take many more than we could handle because people would simply release their animals as strays in our parking lot and alleys.

Posted by: Michael | July 21, 2009 12:51 AM

It's a sin the way we treat our animals.

WE MUST have spay/neuter in all communities.

We must also use humane euthanasia to set suffering animals free.

God bless all the animals and those who love them.

Posted by: bknd2anmls | August 31, 2009 11:47 PM

I am really disgusted by the comments on here--where people are angry about PETA & shelters euthanizing wonderful animals--simply because there are no homes for them. BE MAD AT THE BREEDERS, PET SHOPS, etc.
NOT PETA or the shelters that MUST euthanize because there aren't enough homes out there. I am sure post complaining only have 1 or 2 dogs if that.

Posted by: Laura | November 12, 2009 01:53 PM

I am unable to write much at this time because I can't STOP crying after seeing this picture!!! The person responsible for this MUST be punished and suffer just as this POOR animal did!!! Horrifying!!!!!

Posted by: lori andrews | November 14, 2009 01:07 PM