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Conn. man, 25, accused of severely beating golden retriever; neighbors hear yelps, bangs
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Posted on 07/25/2010 9:50:28 AM PDT by Chet 99

By AMANDA PINTO, Journal Register News Service

WEST HAVEN — A city man was charged with animal cruelty Thursday after neighbors heard a golden retriever yelping in pain.

Robert Barnes, 25, of 24 Lester St., second floor, was arrested around 5:30 p.m. Responding police officers found neighbors outside to report the sounds they had heard. Police found a 7-month-old golden retriever with severe injuries consistent with being beaten, Sgt. Martin Garcia said.

Neighbors reported hearing the yelps from 200 yards away. At one point, bangs, which witnesses believe was the dog being thrown against a wall or the floor, were loud enough to shake a neighbor’s kitchen windows.

The dog, which was limping and cowering, was taken to a veterinary hospital where it was treated for shoulder and leg injuries, as well as older injuries including scarring and infection, Garcia said. The dog, which belongs to an acquaintance of Barnes, will be re-evaluated this morning, Garcia said.

Barnes posted $7,500 bail, Garcia said, and is due July 13 in Superior Court in Milford.


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To: wardaddy
do you have to pay the vet hundreds to euthanize it.

I seriously doubt that it costs "hundreds" to euthanize a dog. I wish this were a weekday so that I could check in with my vet. I have had it done but never paid any attention to the price.

81 posted on 07/25/2010 2:00:43 PM PDT by OldPossum
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To: org.whodat
Bingo, here we have a bunch of people that call themselves conservative, whining about how someone treats their personal property. Do I need approval from you fake conservatives the next time I cut the balls off of a calf. That being said he should not be beating up on the dog because it makes him feel better. But had the same animal been running lose on my property there would not have been a yelp louder than the bark of the 22-250.

You sound like a delightful person.

82 posted on 07/25/2010 2:06:06 PM PDT by OldPossum
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To: The Comedian
I think sick and perverted cover your description pretty well.
83 posted on 07/25/2010 2:09:19 PM PDT by org.whodat
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To: OldPossum
I'm delightful, you keep your animals on your property, and I'll keep mine on mine, where we live it is illegal to let your animals run lose.
84 posted on 07/25/2010 2:11:01 PM PDT by org.whodat
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To: wardaddy

It somewhat depends on what type of service you ask for. If all you want is a killshot, and take the body with you, it is cheaper than a sedative before the killshot, and body disposal service.


85 posted on 07/25/2010 3:40:44 PM PDT by Chet 99
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To: Pinkbell

Exactly. What did the retriever possibly do? Lick him?


86 posted on 07/25/2010 3:52:28 PM PDT by murphE ("It is terrible to contemplate how few politicians are hanged." - GK Chesterton)
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To: Chet 99

Hope the dog gets a great new and forever home.


87 posted on 07/25/2010 4:03:28 PM PDT by MarMema
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To: afraidfortherepublic
My yellow lab finds flowers,even artificial ones irresistible.

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She likes her toys too.

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88 posted on 07/25/2010 4:03:55 PM PDT by mware (F-R-E-E, that spells free, Free Republic.com baby.)
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To: BCR #226

Oh you have some beautiful pups there.


89 posted on 07/25/2010 4:06:53 PM PDT by mware (F-R-E-E, that spells free, Free Republic.com baby.)
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To: mware
She is growing up to be a mighty pup. Almost 18 months old now.

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6 months old.

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Being blessed at 10 months by my parish priest who has three labs of his own.

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1st Christmas.

1st snowstorm.

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90 posted on 07/25/2010 4:16:00 PM PDT by mware (F-R-E-E, that spells free, Free Republic.com baby.)
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To: Chet 99
Some here believe that an "owner" should be able to do with an animal as he/she pleases (including torture)

And just who are they?

91 posted on 07/25/2010 4:16:26 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Peanut butter was just peanut butter until I found Free Republic.........)
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To: Hot Tabasco
Some here believe that an "owner" should be able to do with an animal as he/she pleases (including torture)

...and if I recall correctly some here would literally face off with a bear, with only a knife to defend his pup.

92 posted on 07/25/2010 4:22:30 PM PDT by mware (F-R-E-E, that spells free, Free Republic.com baby.)
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To: org.whodat
Do I need approval from you fake conservatives the next time I cut the balls off of a calf.

Nope! You can do what you want with those balls.........we might raise an eyebrow or two if we see you kissing and licking them but nobody's really going to tell.

93 posted on 07/25/2010 4:24:10 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Peanut butter was just peanut butter until I found Free Republic.........)
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To: mware
Thanks. They mean the world to me. The big one loves my daughter more than the world. Lord help anyone that messes with her when he's around. He has a very violent zero tolorance policy to anyone that would harm her...

Max loves cuddling

Our black GSD, Ika is getting the same way but I haven't gotten a pic of him cuddling with her yet. But here he is with one of his toys...

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How anyone can harm a dog is beyond me. They deserve our respect and love, not abuse. The last pic here is Sasha, she was found in a house in PG county that was to be destroyed. She was literally rescued at the last minute from both the house and the shelter. How can you not love this face...

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94 posted on 07/25/2010 4:47:38 PM PDT by BCR #226 (07/02 SOT www.extremefirepower.com...The BS stops when the hammer drops.)
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To: The Comedian
You beat a subordinate life form in front of me because you don't have control of your emotions, and I'll kick your monkey ass on behalf of the tenants you're abusing.

I like your style.

95 posted on 07/25/2010 4:48:24 PM PDT by murphE ("It is terrible to contemplate how few politicians are hanged." - GK Chesterton)
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To: BCR #226
Beautiful, just beautiful faces.

You can see the love and contentment in their eyes.

They are lucky pups to have you, and you are lucky to have them as companions.

96 posted on 07/25/2010 4:53:28 PM PDT by mware (F-R-E-E, that spells free, Free Republic.com baby.)
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To: Chet 99

People who harm children and animals need to automatically be put to death. No tolerance for this type of creature!


97 posted on 07/25/2010 4:54:20 PM PDT by Lucky2 (The most unqualified and ill-prepared person in the room is the POTUS, Barak Hussain Obama...)
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To: mware

I have a soft spot for GSD’s. Though they do have their moments. They are too smart for their own good. They shed. They are quite stubborn. They shed. They have absolutely no concept of personal space (ever have an 80 pound dog climb into the shower with you?). They shed.

But, with all that, knowing that my little girl is safe and they’ll protect her makes all the above worth it. And they do make great companions and friends.

So... I’ll plug the Virginia German Shepherd Rescue at http://www.shepherdrescue.org/ for great dogs that need great homes.


98 posted on 07/25/2010 5:13:20 PM PDT by BCR #226 (07/02 SOT www.extremefirepower.com...The BS stops when the hammer drops.)
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To: BCR #226

So do GS’s shed???


99 posted on 07/25/2010 5:45:26 PM PDT by mware (F-R-E-E, that spells free, Free Republic.com baby.)
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To: mware

Most do. Ika, the black GSD, sheds some, Sasha, very little, Max... well, let’s just say that I could probably have someone knit a comforter for a king size bed every few weeks with his sheddings.

He’s really blowing his coat out now too...


100 posted on 07/25/2010 5:55:54 PM PDT by BCR #226 (07/02 SOT www.extremefirepower.com...The BS stops when the hammer drops.)
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