tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072283303004895532.post6486879660773939841..comments2023-11-05T05:29:11.107-06:00Comments on Livin' la Vida Floja: And then she diedIslaZinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13086331911846338751noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072283303004895532.post-59700497243056001292009-09-16T02:47:22.449-05:002009-09-16T02:47:22.449-05:00My family, too, lost our rescued deaf dog "Po...My family, too, lost our rescued deaf dog "Poncho" last Valentine's day to the poison truck. Our 3 dogs were behind a 10 foot wall across from the vet, and were still thrown the meat. Fortunately, only one pet perished but my little girl's best friend was gone. The government, in their sick way of thinking, sees the clean-ups as good for tourism. That is why they will target the beaches and outer roads first. Tourists need to start writing letters and threatening to boycott Isla and spend their money elsewhere if these practices do not stop. Unfortunately, the corrupt government here only understands money. They can not be reasoned with otherwise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072283303004895532.post-81394479998212957712009-09-15T13:17:51.913-05:002009-09-15T13:17:51.913-05:00Bonjour Zina...
I'm so very sorry for the ter...Bonjour Zina...<br /><br />I'm so very sorry for the terrible fate that Lora had to endure. I read about your loss in Renée Wathelet's post on "Petits minous et gatitos." Needless to say, I was disgusted to learn of such barbaric practices. <br /><br />Though we don't know each other, I feel your pain and hope you'll find another "friend" soon. <br /><br />Big Hugs & Lots of Love,<br />Mudd a.k.a. Oza<br />xoxoMudd a.k.a. Oza Meilleurhttp://www.ozameilleur.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072283303004895532.post-39247558338447153042009-09-15T09:31:44.574-05:002009-09-15T09:31:44.574-05:00I am so very sorry for your loss. People that do ...I am so very sorry for your loss. People that do bad things to animals should have the same done to them!KfromMichiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092255492898320780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072283303004895532.post-43644966583366916562009-09-14T15:32:30.931-05:002009-09-14T15:32:30.931-05:00Zina, Our hearts go out to you. Our Dylan looks ju...Zina, Our hearts go out to you. Our Dylan looks just like Lora, it's just so sad and so unjust. I have read about her ever since you got her and feel like I've also lost a dear friend............Chicagotomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01415612605399611377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072283303004895532.post-29497206379815214382009-09-14T09:37:37.673-05:002009-09-14T09:37:37.673-05:00Zina, I am so sorry. When we visit the island we ...Zina, I am so sorry. When we visit the island we always befriend not only stray dogs but those that friends we have met own (Petey for one). We always wonder if they will be there upon our return because we have heard about the government's poisoning of animals. This not only makes me very sad but angry as well. It sounds as if you gave Lora a great few years.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752865882481867326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072283303004895532.post-34540701401068000692009-09-14T09:34:05.290-05:002009-09-14T09:34:05.290-05:00One of her loving nicknames was "La Estupida&...One of her loving nicknames was "La Estupida" but she wasn't really stupid: she was an innocent soul, loving and trusting. A good dog, a sweet and kindly natured dog. <br /><br />Her murder is horrible and unjustified, no matter what social or economic circumstances are presented as excuses. Murder is murder and cruelty is cruelty. <br /><br />I am still grieving with you Zina. I am grateful to have known Lora and happy that I did get to make the portrait series of her for your memories.Scottozoidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02770206750153657597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072283303004895532.post-10390705543515261502009-09-14T09:33:00.451-05:002009-09-14T09:33:00.451-05:00There is deniability, no? But it was strychnine, o...There is deniability, no? But it was strychnine, only available to government. Lora has made a beautiful poster child. Let's let our vets and doctors handle it from here.IslaZinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13086331911846338751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072283303004895532.post-82743427054433126512009-09-14T08:51:15.873-05:002009-09-14T08:51:15.873-05:00I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and the horr...I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and the horrible way that it happened. Do I understand you to say that some government office is responsible for spreading poisoned meat around the island? And on private property to boot? This is just so outrageous, irresponsible and incredible. Again though, I am so sorry your beautiful dog got caught in this awful trap.Islagringohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181198510287530636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072283303004895532.post-79336139508681023202009-09-14T08:38:18.899-05:002009-09-14T08:38:18.899-05:00Words cannot describe my sorrow for you. A pet ow...Words cannot describe my sorrow for you. A pet owner/lover for many years, I have never had to go through this kind of horror.<br /><br />My heart cries for you.<br /><br />FramingFoolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072283303004895532.post-60454022255720848232009-09-14T08:27:41.117-05:002009-09-14T08:27:41.117-05:00Hi Zina, I went through the same some years ago wh...Hi Zina, I went through the same some years ago when my neighbour Tino, yes Coral Diver Tino, decided he had enough of the neighbourhood pets and decided to put poison out for them! Well I lost a labrador, a cocker spaniel and 1 cat! When I confronted him he said "it wasn´t meant for your pets Gladys". I went to the ministerio publico and told them how the cat came in through the window dying and laid on my daughter´s bed and how she could have come in contact with the poison. All they said was "did she die?" When I said no they said, "Oh, then there is nothing we can do". People are cruel towards animals, they do not see them as living, feeling creatures, more like toys to play with for a while!<br />So sorry Zina, take care.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02676746455433118398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072283303004895532.post-10295275029395765252009-09-14T08:19:07.112-05:002009-09-14T08:19:07.112-05:00Zina, placing poison bait anywhere is horrific, bu...Zina, placing poison bait anywhere is horrific, but the government would almost seem to be positioning it where they know people's pets will find it and die an unspeakable death. Inside a gate on the steps to a house where locals know the occupant has a dog! I do not understand how a government could play Russian roulette with the public health in such an irresponsible manner. It's barbaric. Why not pick up problem strays instead of murdering pets with collars and endangering public health?<br /><br />I hope Lora is finally the dog that makes the difference!Life's a Beach!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17604678027403810586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072283303004895532.post-11415924204717663372009-09-14T07:56:15.759-05:002009-09-14T07:56:15.759-05:00This is just so terrible, Zina. I am writing this...This is just so terrible, Zina. I am writing this with tears in my eyes. My heart really goes out to you. The officials of IM need to stop this practice!<br /><br />LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072283303004895532.post-77925845896065377242009-09-14T05:54:49.610-05:002009-09-14T05:54:49.610-05:00You will make a difference in Lora's honor. I ...You will make a difference in Lora's honor. I just know it!!Islaholic Trixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com