A disturbing story: Children tried to burn puppies alive
In order for me to easily access new updates, I’m subscribed to a number of news sites. I check these as soon as I get online. Imagine my surprise when I saw this disturbing story from the Mail Online:
Gang of children – some as young as TEN – caught slowly roasting puppies over bonfire
According to the story, the adorable puppies in the photo above were almost burned alive by a gang of children as young as 10 to 12 years old.
Here’s the news story:
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Gang of children – some as young as TEN – caught slowly roasting puppies over bonfire
Shocked and huddled together for safety, these puppies are lucky to be alive after being saved from an act of almost unbelievable barbarity.
A gang of youths had seized the seven-week-old brother and sister and were slowly roasting them over a bonfire on a canal bank.
Yelping in panic and distress as their fur began to burn, the pair struggled desperately to escape the children’s clutches.
The commotion attracted a walker who ran over to the bonfire and ordered the gang to release them immediately.
Melanie Johnson, 32, said: ‘I just could not believe the cruelty being shown by these kids. If I hadn’t turned up, I think they would have burned the dogs alive.’
Miss Johnson, from Rochdale, added: ‘Most of the kids were aged 12, 13 or older. But some were as young as ten. I was ripping mad and still am to think that anyone – least of all children – could do this.’
She took the two puppies from the bank and carried them to the safety of her home before wrapping them in a towel and taking them to an RSPCA shelter.
The cross-bred pups were examined by a vet after the incident in Newbold, Rochdale on Friday and were found to be in generally good health.
Jean Spencer, the RSPCA shelter manager, said: ‘The puppies are only seven weeks old and still smelled of smoke from the bonfire when they arrived.
‘The fur on one of them was singed and the other has a small hernia. Fortunately, they are going to be fine.’
She added: ‘To think that children could be so cruel is really disgusting. The puppies are absolutely gorgeous. Everyone here has fallen in love with them.’
The male puppy has been named Guy and his sister Cinders.
They will now go to a shelter in Halifax to be re-homed.
No arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
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It’s really disturbing to think that people can hurt such gentle creatures, but what’s even more disturbing is the fact that children actually tried to roast them alive. I’ve heard so many times (both in TV and books) that children with keenness to hurting animals almost always end up becoming very abusive when they grow up. Even worse, some become murderers or serial killers as adults. It’s been found out that children with a pathological need to hurt animals are showing symptoms of being sociopaths. You can just imagine how disturbed these children are for even considering slowly roasting puppies over bonfire.
“No arrests have been made.” Well… Ok… Fine. But I do hope the parents or guardians of these children realize that their kids NEED psychological help.
Tags: disturbing dog stories, puppies almost burned alive
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February 12th, 2009 at 12:06 am
That news makes me sad and happy at the same time. Sad… because I just couldn’t imagine what the future would be if these children would grow up unguided. Happy… because these two ADORABLE puppies are well and ok. I hope they can escape the trauma that they’ve been through. Thank you to the kind-hearted people who helped them.
February 12th, 2009 at 6:51 am
In relation to violence against dogs…
Once my nephew asked me, ” I thought dogs are man’s best friend. Why would men eat his best friend? I was stunned. He was looking at the newspaper where dogs were rescued from a van on their way to the northern province. The kid was right. Poor dogs… I hope the government will intensify their drive to hunt these people.
February 26th, 2009 at 11:40 am
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April 2nd, 2009 at 7:06 am
This Is Just Sick To Be Completely Honest If I Caught Kids Doing That Even Though I Am 16 I would Show Them What It Feels Like To Put Animals Through Pain For Entertainmant, It Is Wrong And Completly Sick.
Roast Them See How They Like It.
April 2nd, 2009 at 10:42 pm
I’m not at all surprised, with how kids are raised nowadays, cruelty seems second nature.
May 21st, 2009 at 12:49 pm
it is disgusting that they could do it to such cute puppies if i would of been there i would of got red in the face with anger who ever they are they are really mean
June 14th, 2009 at 8:14 am
i might only be ten but if i cuaght anybody trying to hert any animal wether its ugly or sick i would send em home with a broken nose and make sure they couldnt sit down for a week
July 1st, 2009 at 6:38 am
This is very disturbing. I can’t imagine anyone at a tender age is capable of such monstrosity.
July 15th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I am only 10 and i have 2 dogs and one of them was thrown in a black bag and thrown to sea. A fisherman fished him out. my dogs are old now. but to hear that story it is just so shocking. if i were there i would have grabbe dthe puppies and ra n away with them i probably would have been chased so i would run to the nearest Family or Friends house. Then i would slam them and give them a good slap across the face. i cant imagine some one my age doing that. i cant imagine if that was me doing that i would regret it. they puppies are so beautiful how could someone do such a thing to such a beautiful creature. doesnt matter if its beautiful they still shouldnt of done that
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July 15th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
I understand the grief for the puppies, but really, what is wrong with you people? Instead of being “disgusted” with the kids actions you should be concerned about thier well beings. Obviously these children are victims of abuse to conduct such violent actions. Stop judging and start caring. Both pairs of puppies are in trouble, the human AND dog kind.
Think
July 19th, 2009 at 1:02 am
Holy shit let’s put the little kid bastards over the fire. HOW’S IT FEEL?!?!
July 20th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
what kind of dog is in the picture?
October 7th, 2009 at 6:05 am
what???????cant believe it…that child should be reprimanded by his or her parents..how did it enter in his mind to burn puppies alive??i think the kid thought it wad a toy…well.. i am also happy bcuz the 2 puppies were fine..i hope the kid would stop burning puppies..
October 9th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
OMG…… I can’t believe it!!! what kind of dogs are they?? ground the kids for the rest of their lives!!!!!!!
October 15th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Glad those puppies are safe.
And those kids? Tsk, I hope their parents would discipline them. At a young age they’re already showing destructive behavior.
Let’s pray that these kids will learn from this. It’s really awful.
October 16th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
i no i am only 12 nearly 13 but i am sat ere literally crying how can someone do dat tu 2 beautiful gourgeus looking pups i mean come on it wass harsh how dey tryed to roast two beautiful dogs and nt only dat i have a lovely dog to called blacky who is only 2 if any1 did dat to my dog i would go cukoo and litarally want to kill dem anyway god bless ya guys and cinders love you both xxx
October 26th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
This story is soooooo sad! I ca’nt imagine what’s through these kids minds that they would roast these cute little puppies!!!! the poor things! (the puppies and kids)I love these puppies so much!!!!
October 26th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Love these pups!!!!!! What breed are they? Why would anyone want to hurt them unless they were hurt. Poor dogs! Poor kids!
October 30th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
OMG!! That is so freakin sad!!! How horrible are those kids that they would do something like that. No arrests have been made? WHY!! Thats just so horrible that im basically speechless that ANYONE woud burn puppies alive.
Thank you lady for saving those puppies!!!
December 18th, 2009 at 11:45 am
i think that the police should do something to stop this becasue if they dont due nothing they wouuld continue with this. and the puppies are so cute. i hope they find a new home were they could game them love.
December 20th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
What the hell? I hope these children die painfully i swear to god if i hear something like that again im going to come over there and slap the children then hang themover a bondfire just to hear them yelp. How could you? Where does this take place im going to come and slap those children and after i slap them im going to tie them to chairs and make them cry. “Iwant my mommy and daddy” Well how the hell do you live with yourself after that. I hope they got a good fucking punishment! I AM FURIOUS!!!
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:47 am
I’m only 12, and I would of fainted litteraly if i did that ! Poor kids and puppies, very tragic.
PS.
That lady who saved the pups has the same name as me! Now i’m going to call myself melanie Johnson ! lol
Anyways , I hope those kids discover one day that what they did was WRONG and that they wont be villains !
February 11th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
I would sya, tht the children would understand that it was wrong. they will learn from there mistakes. BUT why the fucking hell would you do that?