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horse set on fire in Harnett Co., N.C. (UPDATE pg. 10-Dixie lost her tail)

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  • #61
    I agree 3fatponies........the gene pool needs a little chlorine!

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      #62
      Folks, the phone number I posted earlier is incorrect. The correct number is 910-814-4500 ... that's what I get for *ass*uming the county's Web site would be current.
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      • #63
        Personally, I like the idea of them in a burn ward...not as volunteers though....
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        • #64
          <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by 3fatponies:
          In addition to all the previously suggested punishments, I would also suggest sterilization. These girls' bloodlines are CLEARLY flawed.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

          Or perhaps, just lacking some good old fashioned PARENTING?!?!? I still think people should be licensed to be parents. You have to have a license to drive a car or motorcycle, and today's teens seem infinitely more dangerous.
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          • #65
            There are pictures:

            WARNING: <span class="ev_code_RED">Graphic photos</span>

            http://www.chboa.com/dixie.html

            I never realized how long a horse's tail bone is (you can see the end of it in the top photo).

            Broke my heart to read that she was put in a stall to be more comfortable rather than getting out the vet to give her painkillers. Another reason why we should all give instructions to our caretakers to go ahead and seek vet assistance when needed.

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            • #66
              <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by 1Nation:

              Broke my heart to read that she was put in a stall to be more comfortable rather than getting out the vet to give her painkillers. Another reason why we should all give instructions to our caretakers to go ahead and seek vet assistance when needed. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

              1st Nation, I agree we need to be sure caretakers have good instructions when we're away.

              Reporters aren't horse people, so they don't necessarily ask the questions horsepeople would ask, or report the specific facts that concern us. They also can't control what their editors remove. And so on.

              All we really know is that the poor filly was set on fire while the owners were away. That 4 teenage sociopathic monsters with a history of arson and animal torture bragged and laughed about it at school, and are now the prime suspects. And, from the photos, the horses generally appear to be well cared for and in good condition.

              We don't know what arrangements for care were made while the owners were away. We don't know exactly when the viscious monsters did it. We don't know when the caretakers found her. We don't know who they called first, owner or vet. We don't know who arrived first, owner or vet. And we don't know what care may or may not have been given.

              Second guessing or attacking the victims without any facts seems unfair and just plain cruel.

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              • #67
                I sent a very long e-mail to the DA. I live about 2 counties away from where this happened. I am in shock. I was in tears. I would have a very, VERY hard time not choking the crap out of those girls if it was my horse. Actually, I'd probably have a hard time not choking them without it being my horse.
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                • #68
                  Okay, I sent the DA an email.

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                  • #69
                    Sent the DA an email, too--the more public pressure, the harder it will be for the judge to let these disgusting monsters off.

                    Everyone who is appauled should call or email to put pressure on the courts.
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                    • #70
                      What is wrong with those girls? I am shocked to hear that anyone could do something like this. Were these girls who rode at the stable or were they just looking for kicks? I cannot believe it. This makes me so sad.

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                      • #71
                        It dawned on me this afternoon that since the oldest of the gang is only 15, they probably are neighbors

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                        • #72
                          Ugh, I just looked at the pictures and am HORRIFIED at the thought someone could do that to this mare, then laugh about it!

                          I agree to all of the suggested punishements...especially the idea involving the dressage whip, and the one involving shaving all of their heads. May I add, after their heads are shaved, someone should tattoo "I'M AN A$$*!@#" on those bald scalps!

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                          • #73
                            Let's save future tax dollars, take care of these scum right now. Kids who do this type of thing turn into adults who do this type of thing.

                            An eye for an eye would make them hesitate to do it again.
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                            • #74
                              Jesus God...this makes me want to vomit...

                              I do not care what kind of problems these girls had, blah blah blah--studies show animal torture as children shows a tenedency to become a serial killer--yet no one seems to care about this.

                              I am writing an email to the DA as we speak. The thought of that poor filly hauling ass across a field with her tail on fire makes me sick...
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                              • #75
                                The line where they all bragged to their friends how Dixie ran screaming across the field with her tail on fire, actually makes me sick to my stomach.

                                I can't even think of a fitting sentence for these girls. How awful. And our humanitarian society certainly wouldn't agree with what I think is a fitting punishment.
                                Erin and
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                                • #76
                                  My EM sent to DA
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                                  • #77
                                    How utterly sickening. That poor filly

                                    Let's pray for a DA and a judge who have BACKBONE enough to put those girls away...and put 'em in Big Girls Jail, not juvie hall.

                                    Jingles for the filly and her owner.
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                                    • #78
                                      I sent an email too - though I doubt it will do much good.

                                      They'll probably be let off with a slap on the wrist.

                                      Then, a couple of years from now, we'll read about one or more of them killing a child they were babysitting - and then their previous crimes will come to light and everyone will start pointing fingers at the courts, the parents, etc.

                                      That's what happens.
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                                      Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.
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                                      • #79
                                        I can't bear to look at the pics-- I know my fury will overtake me! I'm sorry but why not just do away with people like this? Earth is too crowded. Cruelty like this should not be tolerated - EVER.

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                                        • #80
                                          I just looked at the photos, and if it were me, I'd be inclined to put the horse down. That is a terrible, terrible injury. In addition to the tail, the second seems to also show severe burns to her anus and vulva. She's just charred.

                                          As for the girls, I stand by my previous post: put their little butts in prison boot camp. Shave their heads, give them uniforms and an ID number, and let some prison guard teach them how insignificant they are. Let them earn back every teeny priviledge they once took for granted, including the luxery of having a name, through forced labour.
                                          "I did know once, only I've sort of forgotten." - Winnie the Pooh

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