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Brit Banned from Owning Dog

Discussion in 'Alley of Dangerous Angles' started by Blackthorne TA, Jan 5, 2012.

  1. Blackthorne TA

    Blackthorne TA Master in his Own Mind Staff Member ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Because his puppy was found drunk. :lol:

    OK, so he didn't take the best care of his pet, but this seems like a giant overreaction. I didn't think you Brits were so uptight! ;)
     
    Blackthorne TA, Jan 5, 2012
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    I dont think we're getting everything here, the article is incredibly vague, it doesnt even mention where in the UK the court is based or any infomation about the animal owner.

    Rehousing an animal is usually the job of the RSPCA when courts deem that an animal is at risk from an owner, and it really is a last resort, they dont like rehousing animals, it isnt an easy thing to do. I think there is a bigger picture, maybe a history of animal welfare concerns to have brought this about.

    the old "My dog drank my drink so the courts took him off me and banned me from owning a dog for 3 years" sounds more like an excuse from a child, it seems a little unrealistic.

    Edit:

    I searched for this on the net and the results were bizzare news sources e.g.:

    http://www.salon.com/2012/01/04/man_banned_from_owning_dog_after_puppy_gets_drunk/
    http://www.newszilla.eu/2012/01/man-banned-from-owning-dog-after-puppy.html
    http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2012/01/04/2336090/man-banned-from-owning-dog-after.html

    When searching real british news sources (guardian, telegraph and the independent) nothing shows, this hasnt appeared on bbc news or itv news or even channel 5 news, and isnt on their websites...

    I don't think it is real.
     
    Shoshino, Jan 5, 2012
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  3. T2Bruno

    T2Bruno The only source of knowledge is experience Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    In most areas I've lived having a dog that would drink (and get drunk) was a badge of honor. I had a cat who loved beer ... have you ever seen a drunk cat try to jump? They miss.
     
    T2Bruno, Jan 5, 2012
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  4. Blackthorne TA

    Blackthorne TA Master in his Own Mind Staff Member ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Hm. OK probably fake then; not surprising given the state of our media these days :)

    Hehe. I'd love to see a drunk cat jumping. A stumbling dog is funny enough, but a cat would be hilarious! :)
     
    Blackthorne TA, Jan 5, 2012
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    [​IMG] Also possibility it was the incident that drew attention to poor husbandry, the puppy was found near his home? Could have been in much poorer health than just a bit drunk.
     
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    T2Bruno The only source of knowledge is experience Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Why is it women always blame the man? :p
     
    T2Bruno, Jan 5, 2012
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    Because we have to listen to 'Bloke Jokes' :p
     
    8people, Jan 5, 2012
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