Pet Massacre Ignored by Government Officials

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico : Activists in Puerto Rico who were outraged by the massacre of dozens of dogs hurled from a bridge last year say the government has been slow to deliver on promised measures to protect ...

[gringo in tropics]

Once the world stopped looking at the horrific massacre of somewhere between 50 and 80 dogs, the Puerto Rico Tourist Company quit caring about the dead, starving and abused dogs and cats wandering Puerto Rico.

For those up North that were afraid they would miss the opportunity to experience pristine beaches populated by starving, mange infected free breeding dogs can stop worrying. The Tourist Company expressed 'horror' and 'distress' until the Christmas season was over. As usual, the females are getting ready to deliver the Spring crop of unwanted puppies. More dead dogs in our future, but we will let them suffer as long as possible.

I have had 6 beach dogs spayed since the massacre. Four were pregnant. It is a pity. Puerto Rican satos are the world's best dogs but they are totally dependent on people. Almost every one of them trust people until they die--even if its from starvation or physical abuse.

[Yankee In Puerto Rico]

Puerto Rico never learns from a prior experience. The abuse of dogs will continue to be business as usual.

The Dupont Plaza Hotel fire claimed over a hundred lives ... not to mention the many seriously wounded. Did Puerto Rico learn from this experience?

In no way, enforcing fire codes in Puerto Rico is a big joke as is protecting stray animals. In condos and office building serious fire codes are ignored and never enforced.

Fire hydrants do not work in many localities. I live in a very large condo building. For years, our fire hydrant was broken and unworkable. It kept leaking water. The hydrant has been removed to stop the leaking water with no regard that the hydrant is urgently needed to protect our building if there was a fire.

I worked for a small boutique hotel on a part time basis. This hotel also had a restaurant. The fire code inspectors always appeared on a regular basis. Of course they were not there to inspect fire codes to protect guests from fire code violations. They always came primarily to get their secret payoff. They seemed to like to do their inspections(?)just before Christmas.

There are many other examples of government inspectors not doing their job to protect the public in other areas.

[Coquilogan]

The entire Island of Puerto Rico is a timebomb....there are no safety laws enforced, no inspections and even at the Marbete Centers, you can get a Marbete (Brake Tag) with cracked glass, emissions exhaust over intoleable levls, bald tires as long as you have that extra cash at time of purchase...

The schools do not practice fire drills and have no clue about preparations and everybody seems unconcerned about the safety issues of the Island...

Everything on this Island is a reaction and never an action...Government employees entrursted with safety are lazy, don't give a crap and have a attitude that it's your problem, your fire and your concern....

Everything on this Island is a show time event, blasting sirens on parades or campaign caravans and at 4:00 AM in the morning reminding us they are not sleeping on the job.....

I have yet to see a working fire hydrant with adequate water pressure in over 25 years on this Island...thank God we have cement homes and not the wooden type on the mainland...

How many restaurants have you visited with a minimum of hygience level in their rest rooms??? I'm shocked at some of the Hotel Resorts that are absolutely filthy and unkept and nobody cares...

Well, the Tourists cares and do not come back as repeat visitors but Puerto Rico Tourism doesn't care, intoleable service by waiters and badly prepared food but they don't care and only the Tourists complained but relax, they won't come back....

Puerto Rico has become a time bomb of expensive hotels and restaurants that can't match dollar for dollar what the Tourists are shelling out...

Puerto Rico doesn't have 3.4 million visitors...half of them just go through the airports to other destinations...what a myth and big lie these Government People are giving out...

Nothing is believable in Puerto Rico....only the crime and murder rates are believable...

[gringo in tropics]

"Nothing is believable in Puerto Rico....only the crime and murder rates are believable..."

And why would anyone who lives on the island believe that the crime rate and murder rate are what the government says they are? Merely because the numbers are very high doesn't mean that the true numbers aren't even higher!

But we are obliged to re-elect the politicians that were previously rejected in order to give the 'appearance' of change.

I'm voting for the devils in the PPR (Puerto Ricans for Puerto Rico Party) specifically because I do NOT know them. It is not possible to do worse than elect the ones we have elected in the past. Even Papa Doc Rossello just blackmails an office holder when Papa Doc wants his Senate seat. At least Loubriel didn't put the leadership of the PNP in the position where they had to add to the 'violent death' statistics to get that seat Papa Doc now claims, but seldom sits in (he can't take it to Virginia.)

[Sergeant]

gringo in tropics wrote:

"Nothing is believable in Puerto Rico....only the crime and murder rates are believable..."
And why would anyone who lives on the island believe that the crime rate and murder rate are what the government says they are? Merely because the numbers are very high doesn't mean that the true numbers aren't even higher!
But we are obliged to re-elect the politicians that were previously rejected in order to give the 'appearance' of change.
I'm voting for the devils in the PPR (Puerto Ricans for Puerto Rico Party) specifically because I do NOT know them. It is not possible to do worse than elect the ones we have elected in the past. Even Papa Doc Rossello just blackmails an office holder when Papa Doc wants his Senate seat. At least Loubriel didn't put the leadership of the PNP in the position where they had to add to the 'violent death' statistics to get that seat Papa Doc now claims, but seldom sits in (he can't take it to Virginia.)

¡¡¡LMAO!!!

In case of doubt, vote for the “less-known evils”…

…OUTSTANDING…

[Madeline]

Its a shame how humanity can act as savages,we had brought to the U.S. a stray puppy we knew that it wouldn't live long on its own,especially when no one cares for these animals "MANS BEST FREIND".

[Yankee In Puerto Rico]

“As my PR and US flags fly high --

I salute and love both as one "

The American flag must always be displayed to the right of an entrance way... facing out...

At no time should a state or territorial flag be displayed above the American flag...

There is a decorum as to how to display the American flag on a wall either vertically or horizonally.

There is also a decorum for showing the colors during a public event inwhich the national flag and the state or territorial flag are part of the ceremony.

An honor guard of the United States military knows how to respect all rules for displaying the American flag alone or with state or territorial flags.

We should respect both the American flag and a state or territorial flag. These flags should not be lowered to touch the ground.

[rollingthunder]

I just returned from Georgia attending a friends funeral who served with me in the Corps. I stayed a month to assist his family and helped out on his farm. My children are here in PR so I had to return. After arriving in San Juan we took the Loiza beach route to get away from the traffic and just relax. I have been in PR off and on since 1976 and have lived here for the past 12 years. In the one month I stayed in Georgia I heard more TY,Can I help you with anything,...I actually even had fast food! What is really amazing was the kindness and courtesy that people give you and how genuine they really are. No trash,Noise,Crack heads at every corner!
And all of the houses have Old Glory flying high along with yellow ribbons and stars. I am so happy that my children love the US and can tell the difference from the US and PR.

[rollingthunder]

David Lopez wrote:

<quoted text>Your always free to move back to the states anytime you so choose.
Why do you all continue to live in such a trashy, dirty full of noise Island with such mean ugly people who are out to hurt and kill you and steal from you, I will never understand?
It's mind boggling how people can hate a place so much but yet continue to live there. It just does not make sense to me at all.

I would leave this island tommorow if I could, however I am a divorce father and made a promise to my children that I would stay until they become of age to make their own decisions. Unlike many sperm donors here I attend all school meetings and functions,I assist them with their homework daily, I show them unconditional Love and teach them compassion and respect. Believe me! If the Mom died tommorow my children would be in the US tommorow night.Thats just an example, I would never wish that upon the Mother of my children and I am lucky enough to have a good realtionship with her now and she is an exceptional Mom!

[rollingthunder]

David Lopez wrote:

What a bunch of old misfit farts who have no joy or happiness in their lives. Everything and everyone in this horrible Island is ugly to them, all are mean, evil and lazy, except for them. They are the perfect ones even more perfect than God himself, so they convince even themselves that they are.

Mr Lopez, I have never commented about hating Puerto Rico however I also could say the same of many states in the US. I have worked for the enviorment here in PR,Animal rescue,Drug Enforcement and other community events. I guess sometimes I may get upset because it always seems to be the same groups trying to better the island instead of destroying it. I guess thats why you live in the US. I guess its time to stop helping and join the crowd with the I dont care syndrom. All I want is a better island for my children to grow up in. Is that to much to ask?

[rollingthunder]

David Lopez wrote:

<quoted text>As a dad myself, No, it's not too much to ask for.

If I have made negative comments about PR it is based on experience and not the tourist point of view. I also love PR and and have numerous friends that I can depend on in any situation. Yes I agree, I wouldnt step foot in some cities in the US and life is what you make of it. I commend you on being a good Dad because there are few of us around in todays world.

[Sergeant]

Yankee In Puerto Rico wrote:

Puerto Rico never learns from a prior experience. The abuse of dogs will continue to be business as usual.
The Dupont Plaza Hotel fire claimed over a hundred lives ... not to mention the many seriously wounded. Did Puerto Rico learn from this experience?
In no way, enforcing fire codes in Puerto Rico is a big joke as is protecting stray animals. In condos and office building serious fire codes are ignored and never enforced.
Fire hydrants do not work in many localities. I live in a very large condo building. For years, our fire hydrant was broken and unworkable. It kept leaking water. The hydrant has been removed to stop the leaking water with no regard that the hydrant is urgently needed to protect our building if there was a fire.
I worked for a small boutique hotel on a part time basis. This hotel also had a restaurant. The fire code inspectors always appeared on a regular basis. Of course they were not there to inspect fire codes to protect guests from fire code violations. They always came primarily to get their secret payoff. They seemed to like to do their inspections(?)just before Christmas.
There are many other examples of government inspectors not doing their job to protect the public in other areas.

BEEF, That IS what for dinner...

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