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**Captain Hindsight** » 2012-06-27 09:45

Because Antigua has come SOOOOO far in the past couple hundred years. LOL HAHAHAAA

**Proud Antiguan** » 2012-03-02 11:13

Don't listen to this nonsense from civilised countries. It is our god given right as Antiguan's to chain up, beat, starve and poison dogs.

As for getting our dogs neutered,its an offense to our manhood and would make us less manly if our dogs were castrated. I feel a real man when I know my dog goes out impregnating all the **es in the area! I know this increases the stray dog population but we keep that under control by running them over in our cars.

YES, I am a REAL Antiguan MAN because I know how to treat dogs!

**Loving Life** » 2012-02-25 21:29

@ Antiguan Westerner: Your life must be pretty short!

**Taliban** » 2012-02-23 10:10

You can just give me the gold magnet. Always room for another one on my fridge

The generator issue is a "sign of the times" for Wadadli :lester:

**down to earth** » 2012-02-22 17:22

I could offer you a Gold Magnet in exchange for the Brooklyn Bridge..
BTW,whats your take on the generator issue these days?
@G Thanks for the info, doesn't sound like its worth to try and bypass the law(:-))

G » 2012-02-22 14:40

The penalty for bypassing this law is usually having your pet confiscated and quarantined for six months at the pet owners expense or refusal of entry into Antigua.

**Down2Earth Taliban** » 2012-02-22 14:38

Then y YOU doing it? So you interested in the Brooklyn Bridge or not?

**down to earth** » 2012-02-22 12:50

BTW, it's not nice to blog on Caribarena under different names(:-)))

**down to earth** » 2012-02-22 12:47

Taliban, are you suggesting, that the law doesn't exist, or that it isn't adhered to? I can tell you, it does exist and it is strict. I went through the process on 2 different occasions. I don't know the penalties for "bypassing" this law, maybe someone who had the experience could fill me in.

**Taliban** » 2012-02-20 16:46

This story sounds a lot like the "mammoth sighting in Russia" very hoax like. If you believe it I can sell you the Brooklyn Bridge cheaply. I will be very interested in the followup if it ever occurs.

G » 2012-02-20 14:42

@ Taliban I used to work for the government vet that is how I know, here are the rules for importing animals into Antigua: http://www.antigua-barbuda.org/Import%20Requirements%20for%20importing%20pets.pdf

PAAWS does benefit society because it picks up dogs off the street that lazy owners don't feed, care for or get neutered.

**Taliban** » 2012-02-20 13:45

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PAAWS helps rescue many abandoned, neglected and abused animals

How does this benefit society in YOUR opinion? And WHEN was the last time you checked on these so-called "very strict" rules?

G » 2012-02-19 21:37

@ Taliban last time I checked Antigua has very strict rules on importing cats and dogs, and is also rabies free. All cats and dogs imported into Antigua have to be vaccinated against rabies and have to have a blood test done to prove that they are rabies free, so what does this have to do with anything?

Dog show does benefit animal rescue such as PAAWS, because a portion of the money raised goes towards this rescue organisation. PAAWS helps rescue many abandoned, neglected and abused animals.

**down to earth** » 2012-02-19 21:31

Help, are you for real? You want statistics on our stray dog problem? Take a look around you. Any dog, that is roaming the streets, going through your garbage, or impregnating your female dog without your permission, is a stray dog. Whether there is an owner or not.
Taliban, if you are a responsible dog owner, then your dog stays in your fenced yard and is up to date with its shots. Don't breed your ** unless you have homes for the puppies. There you have it. Stray dog and rabies problems solved.

**Taliban** » 2012-02-19 17:24

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The rabies virus travels to the brain by following the peripheral nerves. Once the rabies virus reaches the central nervous system and symptoms begin to show, the infection is effectively untreatable and usually fatal within days.

Overall, roughly 97% of human rabies cases come from dog bites.[3] In the United States, however, beast control and vaccination programs have effectively eliminated domestic dogs as reservoirs of rabies.[

Any beast control and vaccination programs currently existing within the "pet lovers club"? If not, are there plans to implement such a program? Any organization has a responsibility to meet its goals, BUT also to do its part in improving society. What about the possibility of partnering with the Humane Society?
So for one day the dog lover get a "high" until next year? What are the plans for the rest of the year? Educate the public! Undertake other dog-related projects or try to obtain meaningful data about these pets in society. DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT

**The Help** » 2012-02-19 16:56

Where are the statistics on these stray dogs? Do the organizers have them? Or is this just a one-day-canine- binge event going on? How does this pet show solve the stray dog problem that is of such great concern? or at least address the problem?

**down to earth** » 2012-02-19 15:44

How does half a nation dressing up in skimpy to nonexistent clothes , and girating through the streets of St. John's for several days, benefit society. People just like to do it. I don't see much connection to Emancipation anymore. Funny that you quoted Lionman on stray dogs.
If we had responsible dog owners throughout Antigua, we would not have a stray dog problem. I guess thats one of Joy's gripes. Don't just dump your dog , because your kid lost interest or he can't fight, or maybe he is not as aggressive as you expected him to be.

**Free** » 2012-02-18 23:20

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Instead of doing all these dog shows, why don't they conduct procedures in the number of disease stray dogs running around Antigua and Barbuda.

That's an excellent idea lionman. Something the organizers should think about. I mean how does dressing a dog up in rasta hats benefit society? Degrading a person's religion to the canine level? What next? a crucifix around the dog's neck?

If they have any shred of decency left in them, they would seriously revamp or eradicate this whole "circus" event.

**down to earth** » 2012-02-17 18:26

I second that.

**MissKnowitall** » 2012-02-17 18:00

The comment made by lionman is the most ignorant comment I have ever seen. Last time I checked, Antigua was in the western world. If you want to say Americanized - say that. If you are not a dog lover that's on you. If women want dogs in their bed thats their business and maybe you, LIONMAN will be deserving of being in a woman's bed. Maybe you are tired of being treated like a STRAY DOG. Keep your dumb opinions to yourself.

**Antiguan Westerner** » 2012-02-17 17:57

The post below mine is the biggest paragraph of ignorance I have ever read in my entire life.

**lionman** » 2012-02-16 11:37

Another Westernized value being adopted when will Antiguans and others learn that adapting or assimilating to dominant culture's values and ways can become detrimental to our own values and way of life. Keep chasing Babylonian ways. Instead of doing all these dog shows, why don't they conduct procedures in the number of disease stray dogs running around Antigua and Barbuda. Since I was a youth there have been stray dogs running around chasing people and trashing the streets with rubbish. It is a true eye sore to see these stray dogs taking over certain areas. I am not saying adopting certain activities from other cultures is not good but we have to basically consider what is beneficial to our culture and society. The next minute you will have Antiguan women carrying them small dogs under them and have them in their beds like Westerners. Lest be conscientious of what we are willing adapt into our culture.

**Bumper too** » 2012-02-10 09:04

American statistics were quoted because as stated an "Americanized" habit that trying to bring to Antigua.

LOVE people. Like pets!

**down to earth** » 2012-02-09 22:40

This is Antigua, not the U.S. You have any statistics for here? All this over a dog show? Do you want me to discontinue the heartworm tablets, and distribute clean needles and syringes in St.John's? Or do you want me to sponsor a couple of Crossroads sessions? People have choices, dogs don't. The choice lies solely with the owner.

**Bumper too** » 2012-02-09 14:13

What about people who TRULY CANNOT afford to find a job and/or take care of themselves???

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Americans care about pets more than ever today. Nearly two-thirds - 63 percent - of households have a pet, and pet lovers spent $38.5 billion on their pets in 2006, up from $21 billion a decade earlier. According to the Census Bureau, in the last decade, the percentage of homes with pets has remained relatively stable, but the amount of money people spend on pets has doubled. We spend several billion dollars more on dog and cat food than on baby food. According to Bob Vetere, the president of the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, 42 percent of pets sleep in the same bed as their owners - up from 34 percent in 1998. I found no statistic saying what percentage of people share their beds with other humans, but it's obvious that pets are catching up.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/05/opinion/garver/main3234187.shtml

Do NOT try to infiltrate Wadadli with this "Americanized" non-sense!

Try investing in HUMAN BEINGS instead!!!!

**The bright side** » 2012-02-09 13:59

@ Bumper too, the difference with people and animals is that people can actually go find a job and care and fend for themselves, animals can't they rely on humans to take care of them. Maybe some of the " so called pet lovers" love their pet more than people because many people are conceited and selfish, dog love unconditionally no matter how you treat them.

**Bumper too** » 2012-02-09 11:39

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They are wonderful intelligent beings and it gives me so much pain when i see how people treat them.

Doesn't it pain you to see how some human beings are treated right here in Antigua? Why don't you feel this way for vagrants and the less fortunate PEOPLEin society. This is really an "Americanized" way of thinking. Putting an animal on equal level with a human being and in some cases above a human being. God gave man dominion over animals. Animals should not be mistreated, but if SOME so-called pet lovers would devote even HALFthe amount of time, care, love and attention to actual HUMAN BEINGS, then what a much better world it would be.

The Bible said to love your neighbour as yourself, NOT your PETS. Americans act like dogs are more valuable than human life. They are not!

And look at the hat you have those dogs wearing? I have to get King Frank-I's opinion on that :eek:

**Joy Farrell** » 2012-02-08 07:36

Thank you down to earth. Your comment about the chained dog that died from malnutrition just validates my petition. I see so much abuse which goes unreported because nothing is done and no one is prosecuted. Every dogs life should have a value. They are wonderful intelligent beings and it gives me so much pain when i see how people treat them.
Please sign my petition, if you cant access this link just cut and paste it in your browser
http://www.change.org/petitions/prime-minister-baldwin-spencer-enforce-the-laws-prosecute-people-who-abuse-animals-stop-the-madness?

**down to earth** » 2012-02-07 22:52

and finally @Joy, you have my utmost respect for all the hard work, that you put into organizing this event. The spectators, especially the kids had a lot of fun. You have my signature on that petition

**down to earth** » 2012-02-07 22:52

My 130lb Rottweiler is outside in the day, but sleeps in the house at night.On the rare occasion that he barks at night, I know that it is serious enough for me to get out of bed. I treat him with respect , walk him twice everyday, feed him quality dog food , not leftover scraps from the table, take him for his shots, worm tablets every month. And in return, should the need arise, he will give his life to protect me and my family.
I don' think you could expect the same commitment from a dog, that spends his whole life on a chain outside. Last year a chained dog in my neighborhood died of malnutrition. It took the owner 3 days to realise, that his dog was dead. Makes me wonder, how often that dog got fed...

@ Bumber Too, A dog ain't a thing, it's a warmblooded living creature with a fairly large brain and the ability to express feelings and emotions.
A dog can be man's best friend if you treat it right. You don't have to be caucasion, to figure that out. just give it a try, you might end up with a good friend and protection at the same time.

**down to earth** » 2012-02-07 22:49

While I share your sentiments about dressing up dogs or any animals for that matter, I totally disagree with you on your point, that a dog's place has to be outside. Dogs kept outside are usually "allerting" their owners all night long, which keeps the whole neighborhood awake unnecessarily. Dogs kept outside usually "communicate" with other dogs kept outside, and of course with all the stray dogs too, which renders them useless, since they are basically barking all night long to a point, where no one takes them serious anymore.

**Snoop Dogg** » 2012-02-07 18:28

The truth is that majority of Antiguans view dogs as a means of protection (hence the reason they are kept outside the house). Maybe one day the Americanized habit of dressing up dogs in clothes and hats will catch on, but as for now a dogs place is outside the house to alert the owner of anyone coming to/passing by the property.

This is ANTIGUA, not California ppl

**The bright side** » 2012-02-07 15:55

Don't feed the troll, just ignore "Bumper too" Joy. Ignorant people aren't worthy of your attention, us dog lovers all know what wonderful creatures dogs are.

**Bumper too** » 2012-02-07 14:36

LOVE is for humans. LIKE is for artificial things. Why are you getting all "worked up" by my comments?

Gimme a break. Go feed your dog and grow some thick skin little girl

**Joy Farrell** » 2012-02-07 12:58

Response to Bumper too
If you know anything about dogs, you would realize that they love affection and love riding in cars. perhaps if you loved your dog a little more you might just become a better person more capable of giving affection and love to the people in your life. btw, i'm Antiguan and black and my dogs always ride in my car.

**Bumper too** » 2012-02-07 12:01

Notice most of the "pet lovers" in the photos are Caucasians. Antiguans appreciate their pets, but don't treat them like human beings i.e. clothe them, kiss them, hug them and take them riding in their cars.

**Joy Farrell** » 2012-02-07 08:14

Big thanks to everyone for coming out to support the show and big thanks also to Pedigree Hutchinsons (Antigua) Ltd for all they do and our many other product sponsors as well as the whole team.
If you want to sign the petition, here's the link
http://www.change.org/petitions/prime-minister-baldwin-spencer-enforce-the-laws-prosecute-people-who-abuse-animals-stop-the-madness?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=share_petition&utm_term=share_with_facebook_friends

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