Egluntyne Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 In Sheffield we are lucky enough to have Heeley City Farm. See here It is a lovely little oasis in a busy city. Last night a gang of unspeakable &*%£^&**'s broke in, vandalised the place and slaughtered 13 tiny piglets who were only hours old. Their poor little bodies were mutilated and thrown about the place. How awful for the staff who were faced with this first thing. How sad for Nellie the mother. What a senseless act of mindless cruelty. I am tempted to say "bring back the birch". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 followed by what state of minds are these numbskulls in?! poor defenceless little piglets never hurt anyone. I HATE cruelty to animals and I adore pigs. This country sometimes astounds me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 That's dreadful why on earth would anyone think that was a good thing to do? karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 How awfull, who on earth would do such a thing? It makes me very :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 What a terrible thing to have happened, how cruel and mindless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 That makes me so sad and angry . What is wrong with some people . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 The poor staff, having to find that this morning - and the poor mother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 The first words that came to mind would get me banned from the forum forever. How do people become so I sometimes despair of the way things are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 How do people become so 1 word - Upbringing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Unbelievable Egluntine, the birch, you are too kind! I would hang 'em up, and not from their necks either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Doesn't it make you furious. I can't repeat what I think should happen to the culprits BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 It's the state of the nation unfortunately, i read a book by a criminal psychologist (very depressing) He said that today's torturers of innocent creatures are tomorrows serial killers. Not all children who are cruel to animals turn out to be serial killers, but 100% of serial killers have a history of torturing innocent creatures. Sobering thought! I agree with Egluntine bring back the birch and do the do gooders with it first! Edit: I meant second! Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I would have to do to them exactly what they did to the babies, .......... Whats good for one, is good for another..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 There is a video on mobile phones that is being passed around by bluetooth. Some mindless thugs break into a farm, batter the pig, then cut it's head off with a chainsaw, it's kicking away due to nerve reactions and they're booting it's head around and laughing. "Ooops, word censored!"ing idiots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 ...Here... is the report from last nights paper. It now looks as if only three were butchered on the site, the rest have vanished. There is a video of one of the workers talking about the incident, and as she says, they are so tiny that they will die anyway without their mother. Martin's point about bluetooth is interesting.....I wonder if this incident will start doing the rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I won't even try to put my thoughts into words. Totally sickening The comment about murderers was interesting - the One show had a guy on promoting stab/cut proof hoodies last night, due to rise in Knife crime. Again I echo the sentiment - what is the UK coming too , be safer in New York nowadays me thinks . Why oh Why - but it is parental responsibility in too - not that they give a stuff either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KeymerKim Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 This sort of thing upsets me so much. I can't even begin to understand the minds of people who would do this sort of thing (thank goodness). I read this on the BBC website this morning and it is the sort of thing that will play in my mind for days now. Every time I think of it, it turns my stomach. Unfortunately, if people can get away with torturing people (either mentally or physically) with no real penalty, then the poor animals have no chance. Until we have laws that properly deal with people like this (whether it be longer jails sentences or a spell in a boot camp or similar) then this sort of mindless and horrible violence will continue. I'm all for rehabilitation, but there must also be a consequence to actions. I'm horrified and very VERY ANGRY. KeymerKim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 This year they are bringing out stabproof school uniforms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Some complete piece of **** has poisoned one of the borders only pair of golden eagles this week as well The chick will almost certainly die too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 With pathetic sentences and keeping "minor" criminals out of jail...is it any wonder this sort of thing happens......there is no meaningful deterrent. People are kicked to death for remonstrating with rowdy youths. Someone was beaten to death for rebuking a litter lout. The world has gone mad. I'm beginning to think there is a lot to be said for Sharia law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I've only just seen this and am stunned by the mindless cruelty. The sow must be grieving badly for her litter too. I am nearly in tears typing this..... Without wanting to deflect anything away from this incident...I've been having a rant myself about other stupid items in the news. I see that two convicted paedophiles are on the loose after escaping from a bail hostel, where they were staying after being released from prison. Police are saying that they pose a 'real threat to the public, especially children'... why on earth were they released in the first place???!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 This is just so sad I just cant work out how people can do this. The world seems such a sad place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost-sheep Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 R.I.P to all those creatures!! we should all band 2gether and go on night patrol to protect them!! or maybe we should make stab proof animal clothes??? this sort of thing makes me hate people... its just a good thing im a sheep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...