Congo's appeal on April 4th
On June 5, 2007 Congo, a German Shepherd dog within the town limits of Princeton Township, NJ, charged Giovanni Rivera in an act of defense. Congo did not critically injure Mr. Rivera, but he did, in... continue reading »
"The dog did what any real friend would've done Protect the ones he loved. The courts should pardon him for his actions. Maybe reprimand Mr. Rivera for being so dismissive of his surroundings."
"Save the dog...he is NOT a danger to the public"
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"Thank you for giving additional consideration to a living creature (in my understanding of the incident) that instinctively acted defensively, (as opposed to unaggravated aggression) on its own property to protect its family, including the human owner."
"Please consider the provocation of this dog that has no other history of aggressive behavior. Dogs are loyal and will protect those they perceive to be in danger. If Mrs. James screamed, the dog, logically, would perceive that she's hurt and act according"
"Please consider that this individual was trespassing and had been asked to stay off the property until the owner could come and put the dogs away."
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"Please save Congo"
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"il ne peut mourir pour avoir dйfendu ses bйbйs chiens, c'est une honte"
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"When considering Congo's fate, please take into account that the laws are old and they do not take into consideration how the dog perceived the threat. The last case of a dog attack was in 1994 and then Governor, Christine Whitman, pardoned the dog, and h"
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"This loyal dog was only protecting his owner, as I hope mine would also do. He deserves to be at home, and safe, with the family who loves him."
"Please consider the provocation of this dog that has no other history of aggressive behavior. Dogs are loyal and will protect those they perceive to be in danger. If Mrs. James screamed, the dog, logically, would perceive that she's hurt and act according"
"This dog was just defending his owners and their property and does not deserve to die for it. Please let stay with his owners."
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"This family including their dog have the right to protect themselves. The landscaper put himself in a harmful situation, Congo is not to blame."
"It is time to update the horribly punative and outdated laws concerning animals in N.J. A ruling that is in keeping with current knowledge about animal behavior is long overdue. We hope compassion and wisdom will be demonstrated in Congo's case."
"Congo did what everyone should do, stand up for his loved ones. World would be so much better if we protected heros. Guy who attacked him and his guardian should be in jail."
