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Thieves Take Cancer Patient's Dog

A young cancer patient is putting out a call for help after someone broke into his family's home and stole his brand new puppy.

What's worse, investigators believe whoever did it knows the family and the fact that the little boy is sick.

Ryan Morgan was first diagnosed with neuroblastoma four years ago, and he has been fighting his cancer on-and-off ever since.

Ryan turned 10 in July, and his parents gave him a miniature dachshund for his birthday to help him keep his spirits up.

"Whenever I went to the hospital or something, I would always think of her, and it would make me happier," he said. "I really like her. She's cute."

Ryan and his family were stunned when they returned to their Barrow county home two weeks ago to find that someone had broken in and stolen the puppy named "Dixie" from inside her crate.

"Who would steal a dog when you see pictures of a boy who has cancer," Ryan said. "I don't know why."

"He's been through a lot," said Missy Morgan, Ryan's mother. "I had cancer last year, and it's not right. I can't understand why this is happening. We just want her back to make things as right as we can. We just want his puppy back."

Investigators were able to recover a fingerprint and a footprint from the scene.

They told the Morgans they believe teenagers who know the family are responsible.

Along with Dixie, who's 13 weeks old, the thieves also took Ryan's Wii entertainment system, his mom's computer which was filled with photos of ryan and her jewelry case with some of the trinkets Ryan made for her over the years.

"We're just trying to get Dixie back," Ryan said. "That's pretty much all I want."

"He just loves here to death, we all do," said Missy Morgan. "We desperately want her back."

To contact investigators with information, call the Barrow County Sheriff's Department at 770-307-3084.

Wanted posters produced by the Morgans include their number, 770-329-8683.

Link (http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=121546&catid=40)

Wow...well, thats one way to go to the front of the line at the entrance to Hell.

I was going to spend the rest of my evening looking at pictures of the pretty internet naked ladies... now... it just doesn't seem right.

I was going to spend the rest of my evening looking at pictures of the pretty internet naked ladies... now... it just doesn't seem right.

That's how I feel when I leave the TV on and Law and Order: SVU comes on.

Investigators were able to recover a fingerprint and a footprint from the scene.

Yep, theyre boned. Seriously, bent over a barrel, ball-gag in their mouth boned.

And I hope the judge throws the book at them. Willful cruelty does not make Scott happy.

That's how I feel when I leave the TV on and Law and Order: SVU comes on.

Or Law and Order: ANYTHING. I'm so sick of seeing and hearing about that show. Every time I go to my parents' house, that's ALL they are watching.

Or Law and Order: ANYTHING. I'm so sick of seeing and hearing about that show. Every time I go to my parents' house, that's ALL they are watching.
I think you need to be on anti-depressants to really enjoy the show.

who steals dogs, honestly?

I think you need to be on anti-depressants to really enjoy the show.

Fuck you, I love Law and Order.


Wait, I am on anti-depressents.

who steals dogs, honestly?

Pet-ty thieves?

Get it? Get it? hahahahha

That was bad.

who steals dogs, honestly?
who steals anything honestly? ;)

as for who steals dogs? Since Michael Vick's in prison, I'm stumped.

who steals dogs, honestly?
More specifically, who steals Dachshunds? Who buys Dachshunds? Who is capable of being in the same room with one for more than 25 minutes without developing an irresistible urge to stomp on its stupid back and put it out of its misery?

More specifically, who steals Dachshunds? Who buys Dachshunds? Who is capable of being in the same room with one for more than 25 minutes without developing an irresistible urge to stomp on its stupid back and put it out of its misery?This reminds me of that "wiener poopie" bit they keep playing on 100.5 The Fox.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUJ4es4cYIU

Pet-ty thieves?

Get it? Get it? hahahahha

That was bad.

I don't mean to bitch but that's a doggone bad pun. Beware lest you unleash the wrath of far better punsters.

On the other hand we're said to be all bark and no bite.

a similiar idea....

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080915/BC_charges_jack_russell_080915/20080915?hub=Canada

B.C. family shocked after dog shot outside home

Updated Tue. Sep. 16 2008 3:36 PM ET

CTV.ca News Staff

Police are hoping that a B.C. man, suspected of shooting a four-month-old Jack Russell puppy just metres away from its home on Quadra Island Saturday morning, will soon report to police.

...

Owner Nick Rose said the dog -- called Seymour -- was a gift to son Max, to mark the end of three-years of cancer treatment.

"My kids were happy and laughing like they haven't been in years. My son in particular since before he was diagnosed with cancer I hadn't heard those kind of giggles and that kid of laughter out of him."

But all that changed on Saturday morning outside the rose family's Quadra Island home.

"We had our new puppy with us, and we had a great night just the three boys, and we're staring our chores and down the road walked two hunters returning from an unsuccessful dear hunt."

Both of these hunters had shot guns. Not knowing any better, Seymour did what most puppies would do.

"He bounded out in his affable, puppy-like way wagging and simpering and practically peeing himself wanting to say hi."

But Rose knew the two men from an incident a few years earlier and he knew this was trouble.

Frantic he called Seymour back. But the puppy just followed the pair around a corner and out of sight. That's when a shot rang out.

"I ran to the end of our driveway and looked around the corner and there was our little puppy, quivering in his death-throws at the side of the road."

The hunters ran off leaving Nick and his kids in shock along with the rest of the island community. Even police are in disbelief.

Oh no, the bad man stole a dog! Of course he's going to Hell, he took something that was cute! Get over yourself. It's a stupid animal

Oh no, the bad man stole a dog! Of course he's going to Hell, he took something that was cute! Get over yourself. It's a stupid animal

Apparently we did not read the part where he stole it from a 9 year old boy who has cancer.

Man, if I was him, once I'm in prison, I would lie like the wind.

"What are you in for?"
"Rape"
"Drugs"
"theft"
"What did you steal?"
"A puppy from a 9 year old boy with cancer...."

*Ass kicking and raping ensues*

Apparently we did not read the part where he stole it from a 9 year old boy who has cancer.

Man, if I was him, once I'm in prison, I would lie like the wind.

"What are you in for?"
"Rape"
"Drugs"
"theft"
"What did you steal?"
"A puppy from a 9 year old boy with cancer...."

*Ass kicking and raping ensues*

So you rape someone who steals a fucking dog, but not another rapist or drug dealer. Sort your priorities out.

So you rape someone who steals a fucking dog, but not another rapist or drug dealer. Sort your priorities out.

I don't think anybody deserves to be raped. But I DO believe that considering the monstrous nature of mankind and the fact that barring an evolutionary leap forward, there will always be rape and barring making everyone NOT in prison a prison guard, there will always be prison rape, that certain people should be moved to the front of the prison rape line. People who steal puppies from cancer boys should definitely be put tin the express lane. ;)

I don't think anybody deserves to be raped. But I DO believe that considering the monstrous nature of mankind and the fact that barring an evolutionary leap forward, there will always be rape and barring making everyone NOT in prison a prison guard, there will always be prison rape, that certain people should be moved to the front of the prison rape line. People who steal puppies from cancer boys should definitely be put tin the express lane. ;)

There must be some hidden joke in there. *Reads post over and over again".

Nope, can't find one.:eek:

There must be some hidden joke in there. *Reads post over and over again".

Nope, can't find one.:eek:

SOmetimes that disturbs the comfortable more than my jokes do. ;)

Well, if the boy makes it through and manages to grow up to remember who these guys are, he then gets to try and make their lives living hells to make an example of them.

It's natural.

SOmetimes that disturbs the comfortable more than my jokes do. ;)

Just remember LG, that tank you stole won't forever have gas in it. And then one day... (http://www.memelo.org/merkava.jpg)

Just remember LG, that tank you stole won't forever have gas in it. And then one day... (http://www.memelo.org/merkava.jpg)
It just falls over when it's out of gas? Errr.....

It just falls over when it's out of gas? Errr.....

He stole this (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll269/Mashadarof402/chaoticnetural.jpg) tank.

This IS sick and evil. Apparently, the guy KNEW that the kid had cancer. He stole the puppy for no reason other than to inflict emotional trauma on the kid.

This IS sick and evil. Apparently, the guy KNEW that the kid had cancer. He stole the puppy for no reason other than to inflict emotional trauma on the kid.

Which is why the kid should wreak revenge. It should go over like "Why am I suddenly being arrested for pedophilia? How did all this fake evidence appear?" to the kid (a few years down the road) answering "You stole my dog.".

Which is why the kid should wreak revenge. It should go over like "Why am I suddenly being arrested for pedophilia? How did all this fake evidence appear?" to the kid (a few years down the road) answering "You stole my dog.".

Even better idea - have the faked images/videos show the bastard raping the kid.

If that dog is dead (which I fear it is), it would be just what the bastard deserves.

Even better idea - have the faked images/videos show the bastard raping the kid.

If that dog is dead (which I fear it is), it would be just what the bastard deserves.

Well, no, it wouldn't. But vengeance isn't about what the person DESERVES, it's about re-taking enjoyment someone else had over your misery - perhaps with interest.

Which is why the kid should wreak revenge. It should go over like "Why am I suddenly being arrested for pedophilia? How did all this fake evidence appear?" to the kid (a few years down the road) answering "You stole my dog.".
1. Take a deep breath
2. Step away from the keyboard
3. Calm down
4. Get the fuck over yourself.
5. Realize that it's just a goddamn dog, and a pretty pathetic example of the canine family at that.

1. Take a deep breath
2. Step away from the keyboard
3. Calm down
4. Get the fuck over yourself.
5. Realize that it's just a goddamn dog, and a pretty pathetic example of the canine family at that.

Again, vengeance has little to do with what the target deserves and everything to do with what will cause upon the perpetrator of the vengeance the most enjoyment. Furthermore, they didn't steal a dog TO steal a dog, they stole a dog TO harm the kid. Just like the kid wouldn't be planting kiddie porn evidence TO plant it, he would be doing so TO permanently destroy these perps' lives and make them beg for death.

make them beg for death.

Nice guy, aren't you?

Technically, it's not a dog. Any animal that you can throw 40 yards for a touchdown isn't a dog. :D

That being said, I hope they put whomever stole the pet in jail, and I hope this kid gets his pet back.

Pure blooded dogs of any breed fetch quite a high price, but since a stolen dog doesn't have papers you can't get full prive for it.

But I do agree that these people (or person) deserve whatever they get.

Nice guy, aren't you?

Not really, no. ;)

Again, vengeance has little to do with what the target deserves and everything to do with what will cause upon the perpetrator of the vengeance the most enjoyment. Furthermore, they didn't steal a dog TO steal a dog, they stole a dog TO harm the kid. Just like the kid wouldn't be planting kiddie porn evidence TO plant it, he would be doing so TO permanently destroy these perps' lives and make them beg for death.
I could go into a whole thing about the philosophical and psychological aspects of revenge and how the sort of excessive retaliation you advocate wouldn't qualify. On the other hand, you'd probably retaliate to any further disagreement by firebombing my house, so I'll just not.
Instead, I'll say only this: I hope, for your sake, that you've never cut anyone off in traffic, stiffed a waiter on his tip, stepped on anyone's toe, cut in line or taken too long to return a video to the library. Judgment day is coming, and it seems melodramatic self-righteousness and he-man antics are going to be the rule of the day.

On the other hand, you'd probably retaliate to any further disagreement by firebombing my house, so I'll just not.

Now, now - I'd not react to disagreement with that. But if you're really that annoyed at me and want to wreak some revenge yourself, I must tell you, since the idea of firebombing a house was yours, that I live in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, DC, so, as per the fairness of revenge... ;)

Now, now - I'd not react to disagreement with that. But if you're really that annoyed at me and want to wreak some revenge yourself, I must tell you, since the idea of firebombing my house was yours, that I live in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, DC, so, as per the fairness of revenge... ;)

When did he say that he would firebomb your house?

When did he say that he would firebomb your house?

He didn't, I know he didn't and I'm going on the record in saying he didn't.

More specifically, I apologize for using "my" instead of "a" on that thing, and acknowledge it may have caused confusion (For which, by my own logic, Fiddlebottoms gets to attack me with a baseball bat. Or something. I don't know where I left my sense of perspective...).

I just needed it for the joke, y'know. *Sigh* Why so serious? :p

He didn't, I know he didn't and I'm going on the record in saying he didn't.

But you said this since the idea of firebombing my house was yours which is blatantly not true.

But you said this which is blatantly not true.

True, I apologized for it and now Fiddlebottoms gets to hit me with a baseball bat because of what I said, he has the right to by my own logic.

Y'know, I'm beginning to think that horribly, horribly disproportionate revenge may not be a good idea.

Y'know, I'm beginning to think that horribly, horribly disproportionate revenge may not be a good idea.

Good boy. Have a sticker.

Is it wrong that I find that slightly funny?

Good boy. Have a sticker.

Arf! Arf! *Lies down expecting his belly to be scratched*

>.>

<.<

Or not.

Is it wrong that I find that slightly funny?

You mean my tirade or the boy's case?

Is it wrong that I find that slightly funny?

Nope. I lol'd a little. Inside.

Y'know, I'm beginning to think that horribly, horribly disproportionate revenge may not be a good idea.
And the Fiddlebottoms method of teaching by insults is, again, proven to be superior to all others.

And the Fiddlebottoms method of teaching by insults is, again, proven to be superior to all others.

It sure is, you moron, it sure is. ;)

And the Fiddlebottoms method of teaching by insults is, again, proven to be superior to all others.

I don't know, I get faster results by the "teaching with a bat with a nail in it" method.

I don't know, I get faster results by the "teaching with a bat with a nail in it" method.

That's because you never had to teach a sadomasochist anything.

although i'm atheist...
that bitch can go to hell

Oh no, the bad man stole a dog! Of course he's going to Hell, he took something that was cute! Get over yourself. It's a stupid animal

First of all, reknown philosophers like Peter Singer have argued that humankind's tendency to view animals as slaves of a sort is immoral. While I don't agree with everything he (and others like him) say, dismissing their arguments out of hand without thinking them through is closeminded at best.

Secondly, following your chain of logic to an extreme hypothetical situation, you could hardly complain if someday a more evolved species (or perhaps an invading alien race) treated you like some animals are treated today: testing you, doing experiments, chaining you up in a cage, etc. I'm not saying I believe in aliens, so don't blow that bit out of proportion.

Third, the article is not really about the puppy, so much as it is about the sick boy. Hundreds of pets die or are stolen every day. There's nothing unique about this story, except that it happened to a kid dying of cancer. This story is a critique on the cruelty of people and their sometimes complete disregard for the feelings of others.

Lastly, if those responsible are caught, they should be punished no more or less than the law allows. Just because this theft occured against an infirm person does not mean the penalties should be increased. Emotions have no place in a court of law.

First of all, reknown philosophers like Peter Singer have argued that humankind's tendency to view animals as slaves of a sort is immoral. While I don't agree with everything he (and others like him) say, dismissing their arguments out of hand without thinking them through is closeminded at best.

Secondly, following your chain of logic to an extreme hypothetical situation, you could hardly complain if someday a more evolved species (or perhaps an invading alien race) treated you like some animals are treated today: testing you, doing experiments, chaining you up in a cage, etc. I'm not saying I believe in aliens, so don't blow that bit out of proportion.

Third, the article is not really about the puppy, so much as it is about the sick boy. Hundreds of pets die or are stolen every day. There's nothing unique about this story, except that it happened to a kid dying of cancer. This story is a critique on the cruelty of people and their sometimes complete disregard for the feelings of others.

Lastly, if those responsible are caught, they should be punished no more or less than the law allows. Just because this theft occured against an infirm person does not mean the penalties should be increased. Emotions have no place in a court of law.

Point 1, I didn't say the dog was a slave, point 2, I could complain, because as far as we know the dog isn't being locked in a cage and experimented on, point 3, is he actually dying? Or is he just ill? And point 4, I agree with you.

I can't believe that the sponsored link on page one is for Python Discount Security! LOL

Mine's for DarkOrbit, I've got no idea why.

Oh no, the bad man stole a dog! Of course he's going to Hell, he took something that was cute! Get over yourself. It's a stupid animal

its not that he stole a dog. its that he stole the source of joy from a boy who is dying a slow and painful death. And more over He stole this source of joy knowing that the child is dying and that this dog was his source of Joy.

Even murders get a last meal before their execution. One last delicious taste in the mouth before they are forever removed from existence.

Point 1, I didn't say the dog was a slave, point 2, I could complain, because as far as we know the dog isn't being locked in a cage and experimented on, point 3, is he actually dying? Or is he just ill? And point 4, I agree with you.

1. I realize you didn't. I wasn't trying to put words in your mouth so much as I was expressing humanity's general attitude towards animals.

2. See point 1. Also, you couldn't have a right to complain. Put yourself in the dog's position, and substitute the people in the story with more highly evolved creatures. Would they be right to dismiss you as 'just a human' and not care what happens to you?

3. Nice red herring. Stay on track, please.

4. *nod*

1. I realize you didn't. I wasn't trying to put words in your mouth so much as I was expressing humanity's general attitude towards animals.

2. See point 1. Also, you couldn't have a right to complain. Put yourself in the dog's position, and substitute the people in the story with more highly evolved creatures. Would they be right to dismiss you as 'just a human' and not care what happens to you?

3. Nice red herring. Stay on track, please.

4. *nod*

1. OK

2. I could complain, because I doubt this dog is being tortured and kep in a cage.

3. I was on track

4. We agree.

Point 1, I didn't say the dog was a slave, point 2, I could complain, because as far as we know the dog isn't being locked in a cage and experimented on, point 3, is he actually dying? Or is he just ill? And point 4, I agree with you.

He has cancer. He's dying.

2. I could complain, because I doubt this dog is being tortured and kep in a cage.

3. I was on track

2. You seem fixated upon the cage and torture bit. It was merely a tool used to explain my argument, which you still have not responded to.

Very well, I'll back up and try again. You originally said the following statement: "Get over yourself. It's a stupid animal". If an alien race came to Earth, and if they followed your logic, then they would be justified treating us however they felt like. After all, we would just be 'stupid animals'.

Does anyone else understand what I'm saying? Am I not making my point clearly enough?

3. Well, you'll have to explain how you were on track, then. My original point would have stood whether the boy was merely sick or actually dying. I guess I don't know what you meant when you said "is he actually dying? Or is he just ill?".

Just remember LG, that tank you stole won't forever have gas in it. And then one day... (http://www.memelo.org/merkava.jpg)

It is solar powered. :D

He has cancer. He's dying.

Well, he's been fighting it on and off. So it's not like death is a definite yes. But surviving isn't all that much more likely.

Oh no, the bad man stole a dog! Of course he's going to Hell, he took something that was cute! Get over yourself. It's a stupid animal

It wasn't just the dog, they took a Wii, a laptop containing photos, a photo album, and a jewelry box that only contained cheap trinkets that was made by the boy.

I think you need to be on anti-depressants to really enjoy the show.
I like Law and Order.

Though not as much as I like the real crime shows where someone does something really fucked up (but has been caught and sentenced).


*is morbid*

Pure blooded dogs of any breed fetch quite a high price, but since a stolen dog doesn't have papers you can't get full prive for it.


Fake papers can't be that expensive to make.

So you rape someone who steals a fucking dog, but not another rapist or drug dealer. Sort your priorities out.

I think Wilgrove just likes to fantasise about hot man-on-man prison sex. I mean, look how often he brings the topic up!
Be true to yourself Wil, just come out.

Oh no, the bad man stole a dog! Of course he's going to Hell, he took something that was cute! Get over yourself. It's a stupid animal
Get over yourself. He stole from a sick kid is the point.

Fake papers can't be that expensive to make.

any breeder willing to pay top price for the dog will check with the alleged source of the papers. that's if its visible not obvious to a trained breed there might have been some impurities along the line of the dog.