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Rolo the Dog Deserves to Die
Contributed by: Catherine Durkin Robinson on 12/11/2007

Some animal-rights activists give the rest of us a bad name.

Rolo, a German Shepherd who spends most days terrorizing his suburban Denver neighborhood, recently attacked a woman who was outside walking with her baby. After carefully considering the evidence and listening to many neighbors who reported the dog aggressive and feared for their safety, Arvada Municipal Judge George W. Boyle ordered the dog euthanized.

That's when fools lost their minds.

Read this article or visit this website and try not to throw up.

DISCLOSURE: I like animals. In fact, I like them so much, I don't eat or wear them. I also don't like to touch or kiss them. But that's another post entirely.

Laura Hagan, dog owner from Loo-Loo Land, is a disgrace. Of the highest order.

Hagan shouted, "Oh no. It's my baby, it's my child."

Rolo is not a child. Rolo is not a baby. Rolo is not a human being.

Rolo is a dog.

According to Hagan, Rolo attacked Kathy Hardin "only because she was screaming loudly" as Rolo charged Hardin's baby.

What mother wouldn't scream at such a sight?

Instead of remembering that we are made in God's image, not Fido's, and taking painful but necessary measures to make sure no one is ever harmed again - Laura Hagan is blaming the victim.

Meanwhile, Kathy Hardin, who's been harmed physically as well as mentally thanks to death threats from crazy fools who believe an animal is more important than a human being, has decided to move away from Arvada .

She can't take the hate anymore.

But Laura Hagan, with misplaced priorities and twisted values, feels perfectly safe rallying against a judge who is trying to protect the people.

Hagan and her crew of Dog-Loving Dunces have been holding rallies, gathering petitions, and protesting the courthouse as well.

Here's what the rest of us can do:

Side with innocent children over aggressive dogs.

Call the good judge and tell him that you support his decision to put people first.

Phone: (720) 898-7150
Fax: (720) 898-7164 (available 24 hours a day)

One of Hagan's frightened neighbors made a great point: "We have to ask ourselves very, very carefully if one of the children in this neighborhood has to die to save a dog."

***cross-posted at Out in Left Field***




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Submitted By: Kathy Steinert
posted on 3/2/2008 @ 2:05:42 PM
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Amen! There was justice for Rolo! As for Ms. Durkin, what liberal? I think you are a heartless woman who ought to consider getting ALL of the facts before running your mouth!
Submitted By: Kathy Steinert
posted on 2/29/2008 @ 7:14:02 AM
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I once put a dog down because some bimbo neighbor said he bit her. I was going through a trying time in my life (kid troubles, divorce) so upon the idiot vet's suggestion, I put down my beautiful blond cocker spaniel. My heart aches to this day that I let a bunch of stupid people talk me into something I can never take back. The woman that he suppossedly bit had only a $35. doctor bill (20-years ago). When I apologized that my dog had jumped on her (I was not there when it happened.), she said she was fine but the next day she sued me and out of fear, I paid her $2,000. God forgive me, Sam - Please forgive me and I hope that B - - - - Rots in H - - -! You can never "take it back" once you've taken life. Today I struggle with "when" is the correct time to put down a sick elderly dog.
Submitted By: z am
posted on 2/27/2008 @ 10:54:25 AM
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I find your rant to be one-sided and lacking essential facts. Your use of obscenities (your cross-post at Out in Left Field), and name-calling does not strengthen your argument, but instead reduces your creditability. In the future, please acquaint yourself with the full facts of a situation/issue and spare us from another of your puerile diatribes.
Submitted By: Bob Haworth
posted on 1/29/2008 @ 12:24:43 PM
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Ms. Durkin is out in left field! This dog has never caused any problems at all before this incident. Anyone who knows animals, as Ms. Durkin purports to, would know that Rolo was responding to Ms. Hardin's scream as a threat to the child she was holding. Also, the dog only nipped at the woman - no skin was broken. Ms. Hagen paid her medical expenses, including compensation for her so-called psycological damage. Rolo went immediately to a refresher course on obedience training. Why demand his death? Bears who destroy property get three chances before they're destroyed. Why does Rolo only get one chance? I'm glad Ms. Hardin chose to leave the neighborhood. Good riddance! To speculate that this dog is a menace to children is just that - speculation. He's never shown any evidence of being a danger to children. If this type of hysteria is allowed to prevail, then perhaps all animals should be euthanized on birth. You never know - your cat could turn on you some day.
Submitted By: Cathy Hidalgo
posted on 1/11/2008 @ 9:38:31 AM
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I'm offended by your rude comments about people who love animals. It shows your ignorant beliefs and opinions. Maybe if you knew the whole story you wouldn't be so quick to judge what you don't know anything about. It's people llike you who go to extremes that makes life crazy. I agree that a human is more valuable than an animal, but only if that animal has attacked and viciously bitten someone (really attacked and bitten, not grab on to a piece of clothing and not leaving a single break on the skin). Maybe if people like Kathy Hardin were not greedy and want money for nothing, this would also make it a better world.
Submitted By: Lisa Pollock
posted on 1/9/2008 @ 7:38:18 PM
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I don't trust anyone who claims, "I like them (animals) so much that I don't eat or wear them." Then in the very next sentence they say, "I also don't like to touch or kiss them." Sounds neurotic and weird to me! Don't worry pet-people, this lady obviously has ZERO credibility.
Submitted By: Gloria Pollock
posted on 1/7/2008 @ 8:47:13 PM
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Why are you so interested in trying to help distort the truth. To some people their dogs are ALL the family they have. How dare you imply there is something wrong with this woman because she has filled a void in her life with an animal.I am sure the judge will appreciate you giving out his phone number; as though he doesn't know how to interpret the law or could be swayed. We are trusting the judge and the jury; who will have ALL of the facts. Read Gen1:25 and Deut5:17 Yes,Rolo was created by God and He declared him 'good'. BTW killing is not from God; Baring false witness isn't either.2Cor10:3-5 Why did the 'injury' come with a price tag? When Rolo's owner would not cave in to extortion, the game changed. Lastly, God is LOVE, not retaliation. IF you want to see a reflection of God's love,look into the eyes of a dog they give unfailing devotion & love. Maybe that's why DOG is spelled the way it is; God backwards. Walk the Walk
Submitted By: Li-Anne Ayers
posted on 1/7/2008 @ 7:18:17 PM
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I strongly disagree. If it's a matter of justice, the punishment (to the owner, to the dog) should fit the crime. look at the FACTS: (1) the authorities on the scene described the injury as minor (2) the judge lowered the restitution also suggesting the injury was less severe than what the victim portrayed. (3) the owner has already taken measures to prevent repeat accidents. (4) the owner has already paid restitution and fines. The dog has served a lengthy quarantine. Isn't this ENOUGH? As a matter of public safety, look at the FACTS too: (1) The injury was minor. If a dog that size truly ahd the propensity and intent to maul people, he would certainly have done worse. (2)Leave it to the dog experts to decide if a dog is vicious or not. So far the dog trainers and police K-9 officers have said he is not. (2) What happened to Hardin was an accident, and guess what, accidents happen. Steps have been taken to make sure it doesn't happen again, so leave the dog and owner alone alrea
Submitted By: Monika Courtney
posted on 1/7/2008 @ 6:09:02 PM
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Catherine: You seem full of inner rage. Do you get a thrill out of lies ? Rolo has not done what you claim. You pick dog people to pieces. Your barrage of insults are scary. You seem out of touch with not only the reality, but have a fanatic attitude that seems a threat to anyone not living by your code of ethics. Give a list of incidents concerning Rolo. Your letter of disdain is disturbing. Top K-9 Trainers have visited + evaluated Rolo. He would make a great search/sniff dog they say. Your stone heart must have never been touched by an animal. Rolo is caught in our pathetic system that allows people like you to spread fishy lies, misleading the public for the sake of personal gain, while an animal suffers - and we need to change that. The only threat here are folks like you who need a checkup from the neck up. Attend a canine college and educate yourself. Maybe there is some hope for lost people like you. Monika Courtney
Submitted By: Karen Linamen
posted on 12/19/2007 @ 3:01:46 PM
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This was quite a story! I checked out the website, as well. The fact that a mom screaming loudly at a dog charging her baby could be used as an excuse to justify the dog's subsequent behavior is mind-boggeling! Eye-opening story!
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Catherine Durkin Robinson

Colorado Springs , CO

Catherine Durkin Robinson has posted 65 stories and 9 comments since joining on 11/8/2007. Catherine Durkin Robinson 's average story rating is 4.
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