Quote Originally Posted by python.princess View Post
responsible pet ownership would have prevented the whole situation.
Perhaps implying that she was not a responsible pet owner is a little more than is necessary right now? How many of us have cut corners not expecting that the worst, most unlikely thing in the world was just around the corner? Slipping up - becoming complacent once too many times - does not make someone irresponsible. Just because her story made national news doesn't mean she should be judged.

Exchanging your life for a mistake in pet care - that's a tall order.

There is no need to play the blame game. We should be offering support to her family and doing whatever damage control to minimize the restrictions put upon us by ignorant law makers who will cite this tragedy as justification.

Our community is one person smaller tonight. I pity us all.