Captain Colonial Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I could never be a vet, a copper or work for the RSPCA. I'm afraid if I had to deal with people who abuse or neglect children or animals, I'd last about 2 minutes before I lamped someone. Don't know how they cope, it would break my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikef Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm no longer a fan of the RSPCA after they spent over £300,000 prosecuting those fox hunters. Surely, if the fox hunters broke the law then it should be the job of the CPS to prosecute? Even the judge said it was an extraordinary amount to spend for a charity especially when it was alleged that there were political overtones. Don't get me wrong, I think the local RSPCA people do a good job but the high level governance is flawed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Spot on Mike. The governance lost my support when they chased some poor woman whose evil father had abused her and her mother physically for decades. The mother passed away, and when the father became ill, she looked after him and ran the family farm all by herself for years. The old swine died and left everything to the RSPCA in his will which would have left the daughter homeless. The daughter tried to negotiate, giving them 75% of the farm while she kept her lifelong home - no dice, they wanted it all, didn't give a toss about her plight. Went to court, RSPCA lost the lot and ended up paying legal costs of both parties @ £2m. Those on the ground do a great job, but idiots are at the helm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikef Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 "Those on the ground do a great job, but idiots are at the helm". Not like that at the WSCC is it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 ......! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodman Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I agree with Mikef There have been quite a few of these cases The other day , they took someone to court, The RSPCA admitted within minutes that they didnt have enough evidence , Case dismissed BUT The taxpayer has to pick up the defendants costs! And the court costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I don't understand the rant about taking responsibilities for my mistakes. I don't make mistakes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User0083 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I could never be a vet, a copper or work for the RSPCA. I'm afraid if I had to deal with people who abuse or neglect children or animals, I'd last about 2 minutes before I lamped someone. Don't know how they cope, it would break my heart. Same here, no patients at all for it and I'd not shout, scream or anything... I'd just belt them one. The poor tortured lady I married has seen it many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User0083 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Oh, never has my wife been the victim of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User0083 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I don't understand the rant about taking responsibilities for my mistakes. I don't make mistakes! What about that post? Same as I often take a scenic route... Never get lost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff oakley Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I am with the Memsec on here, that was the case where it all went wrong for the RSPCA. Thier view was that they had to do it or everysingle case where relatives thought they had a chance of over turning a will would cost them in the long run. If you look at how much money they raise and how much is spent on senior staff with huge salaries it beggars belief. They also are politically motivated and go for the big show targets to further their own ends and all the time they put down loads of animals. Completely lost the plot. As for how do people deal with the sights they see, they become accustomed to it and learn to hold back, if they don't those who are responsible get away on technicalities. Those who see dog fighting as a sport are the worst to me, they should be shot for the harm they cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Halfway through reading a book about the Conquistadors ( are that speeled rite ? ) makes all this pale into insignificance , reading it also makes you realise what a wonderful time this is to be alive and well Thanks be to the Lord If it wasn't for the skill and bravery of Nelson and Co. dog fighting would have been the least of our worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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