SniperCJ 0 #1 July 24, 2004 You cant read this story without thinking about some duct tape and THAT guy's snout... ------------------------------------------------------------ Dog dies after his snout is taped shut Police: The Colony man wanted to stop canine's bark so he could sleep 02:16 PM CDT on Friday, July 23, 2004 By KEVIN KRAUSE / The Dallas Morning News When Glenda Sanchez noticed Bull with duct tape wrapped around his snout, head and neck, the 1-year-old black Labrador retriever had just enough energy to run toward her before collapsing near her feet in the sweltering sun. Richard Swift, brother of the dog's owner, had wrapped the tape around the dog's muzzle on July 14 to stop him from barking so he could sleep, police said. The dog was euthanized later that day after suffering from heat stroke, the SPCA said. Mr. Swift, 42, of The Colony, was arrested two days later on a felony charge of animal cruelty and has since been released from the Denton County Jail on $4,000 bail. He could not be reached for comment Thursday. If convicted, he faces up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine. Lt. George Wintle of The Colony police said a grand jury will hear the case in a couple of weeks. "Just when you think you hear it all, this comes along," said Anita Kelso Edson, spokeswoman for the SPCA of Texas, which worked the case. "It's bad, especially in this hot weather." Rodney and Nanette Swift, who live on Rice Drive, adopted Bull when he was a puppy, and the dog was otherwise well taken care of, Ms. Edson said. The couple was at work that Wednesday when Richard Swift let Bull outside, she said. They could not be reached for comment Thursday. After Richard Swift let Bull outside, the dog wanted back in and started barking. Mr. Swift, who said he works nights and sleeps during the day, told SPCA humane officer Shelley Bailey he taped the dog's mouth shut to "teach him a lesson," she said. "He didn't realize the extent of what he had done," said Ms. Bailey, who used Bull's identification tags to find his address. "It doesn't excuse it. There are all kinds of different ways to stop a dog from barking." Mrs. Sanchez, who owns three dogs, a cat and several birds, said she and her husband were returning from the grocery store about 2 p.m. when they noticed Bull. The couple lives about six houses from the Swifts. "I dropped my groceries," she said. "I said to myself, 'Who could do something like this to an animal, a beautiful dog like that?' You could tell he was very nervous and scared." She said they called police and her husband cut the tape from Bull's mouth while she hosed the dog down with water. It was about 95 degrees out. She remembers crying. "I'm sorry, you do not do that to a dog. It was a very sad sight," Mrs. Sanchez said. "We just found out this morning that he passed away." Ms. Bailey of the SPCA, which handles animal control work in parts of Denton County, said she arrived to find Bull looking "comatose." She took him to the North Colony Animal Clinic where a veterinarian gave him pain medication and tried to cool him off. His temperature was 107 degrees – normal is about 101. Bull had several seizures and swelling in the brain. He later died at Collin County Emergency Animal Clinic, where he was euthanized. "He wanted the dog to stop barking. Most people would have let the dog back in," Ms. Edson said. "The wrong person got a hold of it." She said dogs cool down by panting because they don't sweat like humans. "When you shut that off, they overheat," she said. She cautioned pet owners to make sure their animals have plenty of water and shade in the summer. Don't leave them in a parked car to run errands, she said. Mr. Swift has several previous arrests since 1993, including convictions for theft, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance and assault causing bodily injury, county records show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #2 July 24, 2004 Yep - a good o'l fashioned pistol whippin' is definitely in order. Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #3 July 24, 2004 nah i think a good hog tie and duck tape in the AZ sun (not this weekend as it's cooling off) would be perfectly appropriate..____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #4 July 24, 2004 I know what ya mean - I spent seven years in the Texas sun - Roasting his ass on the asphalt would be far better than just kickin' his ass between his shoulder blades Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plowdirt 0 #5 July 24, 2004 unneeded acts of aggression from those people who try to get over should be delt with accordingly. Wrap my dogs snout with duck tape and its your ass. violate anything by using brute strength. (you swine ass punk) and you know what some of us will do to you. But we should all live passive lives. i'll w y a. E!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #6 July 24, 2004 I wish I could understand how anybody could do things like this to creatures that are unable to defend themselves... makes me sick... Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartsDaddy 7 #7 July 24, 2004 That guy definatly deserves to be duct taped and set out at about one thousand yards and let me shoot his balls off with my fifty cal. I promise i wont hit him with more than 20 rounds before I put him out of his missery. I don't see how anybody can misstreat any animal much less one as lovable as a dog Handguns are only used to fight your way to a good rifle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #8 July 24, 2004 Especially one like a black lab, which I have never known to be anything but sweet and lovable, even to the point of being kinda dumb and doofy. Sucks that this one didn't end with, "The dog was taken to a vet for observation, and appears to be fully recovered, if a bit shaken." --Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #9 July 24, 2004 Mr. Swift, 42, of The Colony, was arrested two days later on a felony charge of animal cruelty and has since been released from the Denton County Jail on $4,000 bail. He could not be reached for comment Thursday. If convicted, he faces up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine. Lt. George Wintle of The Colony police said a grand jury will hear the case in a couple of weeks. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I disagree that violence is the answer--make someone think of their personal comfort (being OUT of jail) and their personal finances ($10,000???) is enough to keep this jackass from doing it again. Will it stop others? Sure, as long as the penalties are enforced and enforced HARD.~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #10 July 24, 2004 I totally believe in "an eye for an eye." KICK HIS ASS!!! We have a black lab. When we leave her outside, sometimes she barks and it is a little irritating but guess what? When we let her in - SHE STOPS!!!!!! What a freaking MORON!!! I hope he gets the max penalty and gets a bit of an ass kickin' at some point. That'll teach a lesson!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #11 July 24, 2004 May he die a 1,000 deaths before death comes to him. May someone have the pleasure of returning the wonderful, loving gesture he did to that poor lab. Hopefully, he ends up in prison with a cell-mate that happens to have and love black labs. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #12 July 24, 2004 Quote Hopefully, he ends up in prison with a cell-mate that happens to have and love black labs. I was thinking the exact same thing! If his cell-mate doesn't have or love black labs... hopefully he hates people who are cruel to animals... or is looking for a new "special friend." The possibilities are endless! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #13 July 24, 2004 Duct tape? Who is sick enough to do something like that? (Or to even think it?) There is NO excuse...to purposely hurt an innocent, sweet creature who only wants to give love. Some people are truly disgusting. Hopefully, this "man" will never breed offspring of his own. I am assuming that nature and karma takes care of people like this in her own way... Then again, about that duct tape...maybe he deserves to have his WHOLE nude body duct taped really well, made to sit still in the HOT Texas sun for a bit and then rip the duct tape off (along with skin and hair, I'm guessing) piece by piece before letting him cool off? (Of course, I think that many more people besides this ONE man in Texas deserves this treatment.) RIP doggie...poor, innocent baby. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowtimer 0 #14 July 24, 2004 Quote Mr. Swift has several previous arrests since 1993, including convictions for theft, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance and assault causing bodily injury, county records show. I'm pissed off. This asshat is taking MY oxygen! ---------------------------------- Successfully avoiding adult responsibility since 1978! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #15 July 24, 2004 The guy killed his brother's dog? WTF!!! As an aside, what are the many ways to get a dog to stop barking? -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinkster 0 #16 July 25, 2004 One time I put peanut butter on my dog's snout and it couldnt stop licking for several minutes was that wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #17 July 25, 2004 Quote One time I put peanut butter on my dog's snout and it couldnt stop licking for several minutes was that wrong? Well, it's less inhumane than putting the peanut butter on your genitals and calling the dog over. --Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #18 July 25, 2004 Quote As an aside, what are the many ways to get a dog to stop barking? Water bottle. All I have to do is show it to them, and they shut up. I set the stream so I can get them from across the room.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nael 0 #19 July 28, 2004 I worked at the RSPCA (in australia) for 2.5 years. Unfortunately I saw horrific cruelty cases (much much worse then this) all the time. The problem is, when it's taken to court in this country the bastards got very lenient sentences in many cases. That makes it even more frustrating. Hopefully the legal system in the US will work a little better.www.TerminalSports.com.auAustralia's largest skydive gear store Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
