Congo lost his case in court today, the judge ruled him put to sleep.
The governor is taking phone calls. Will you help save Congo?
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Governor Corzine's office is taking a numerical tally on how many people call - please call him!
Office of the Governor
PO Box 001
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-292-6000
You can also email, if you go to his site:
http://www.nj.gov/governor/govmail.html
What would you do if this was your dog, and happened to your family?
2007-11-13 11:55:11 · 24 answers · asked by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
For more details on Congo see my question http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AorgRiCGjW.aOgJ2ulSW_e_sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071111145427AAFe8yd for more details.
2007-11-13 11:56:18 · update #1
Rough details of the story, for more information please see the link in the first set of Additional Details.
Landscapers showed up at the family's home, and were told to wait in the truck. They didn't listen, Congo and the other dogs started barking at the, then the landscaper started hitting the dogs with a rake. The wife yelled for him to stop at which point he threw her to ground. That's when Congo bit him.
He saw a threat to his family and home and did what dogs are supposed to do. Protect his family and home.
2007-11-13 12:01:09 · update #2
If you disagree with Judges decision, tell them that.
2007-11-13 12:02:08 · update #3
Congo isn't my dog. I'm in Minnesota, Congo and his family are New Jersey.
Congo is currently being held at an animal shelter.
2007-11-13 12:10:33 · update #4
The landscapers were and hour early.
I'm sorry but if I'm not expecting you until 8 and you show up at 7 without calling, you better be prepared to wait. I know if I'm out working my own dogs and someone decides to come early, sucks to be them, I'm busy and they'll just have to wait.
2007-11-13 12:12:44 · update #5
Use this in your subject line for emails if you're not sure what to use.
OVERRIDE CONGO's DEATH SENTENCE
2007-11-13 12:18:09 · update #6
um, sure but what did Congo do that was so bad? (you can tell me-I already called)
2007-11-13 11:58:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
This may seem like a silly solution, but is there any way you can appeal Congo's case. This would buy you time. If so, can you send Congo to live in another state temporarily preferably one that does not euthanise animals, until things can be straightened out.
2007-11-13 20:08:41 · answer #2 · answered by freggs 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I e-mailed and called yesterday. What makes me so mad is that not only was the dog doing what he was supposed to by protecting his family and property, the morons didn't listen to the owner, AND the illegal immigrant took a $250,000 payout from the home owner's insurance policy AND had his medical bills paid for additionally. MY take on it? Give Congo a medal and send those illegal immigrants back to their country.
2007-11-14 10:04:38 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is so wrong and so sad. I wrote the Governor...thanks for sharing the story and providing the information you did. I really appreciate it and I'm sure Congo and his family do too!
2007-11-14 01:14:13 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Liz ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The judge deserves a kick in the head!! Congo was saving his family. The family will be absolutely heart breaking that their little protector is going to die.
2007-11-13 20:08:30 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Blue & Riley too. 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is pure BS! No dog should be killed for protecting his family. If this was my dog, I'd be hiring a attorney & pressing charges because I was pushed to the ground. After I got my husband out of jail for kicking his a$$. You can count on me to send a email.
2007-11-14 03:19:07 · answer #6 · answered by redneckcowgirlmo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor Congo! In Trenton? Wow... this is happening so close to me and yet I'm only just aware. I'm going to contact them.
Ack a thumbs down fairy. Probably a dog hater.
2007-11-13 20:00:31 · answer #7 · answered by Judgerz 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
This is just absolutely wrong.
Horrible for the dog and family.
Its just ridiculous that illegal immigrants have more rights than an American citizens. We now dont even have a right to protect ourselves or our property apparently.
2007-11-14 09:38:07 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ Jasmine ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in Canada - they wont care what I have to say
BUT I will point out to EVERYBODY - that PHONE CALLS are the MOST effective way of helping - they are taken WAY more seriously than are e-mails... and signed on-line petitions...
Actual LETTERS are the Second best route...
ALWAYS include your name, address, and phone numbers when protesting anything so you are taken more seriously
ALSO write letters to the EDITOR in local papers for the area.. very effective way of getting your views heard.
2007-11-14 10:41:34 · answer #9 · answered by CF_ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I sent an email to the governor. It's sad to see him go because he protects his family.
2007-11-13 20:06:40 · answer #10 · answered by Wild Ginger 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am in germany, but I am an american citizen and I am calling right now. it says they are closed at 6. I will call tomorrow. I sent an email.
2007-11-13 20:05:10 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋