RIP Gage

**jellywrestler** · 15th July 2010, 12:53

Bit of advice folks
If you're ever chased by a police dog never run over a see-saw or through a flaming hoop; they can do that!

**Deano** · 15th July 2010, 12:56

I couldn't be a dog handler. I could not send my mate and colleague into a life threatening situation without being right by his side, as they have to do on occasion. But I guess that's their role.

**Eyegasm** · 15th July 2010, 13:07

I thought that the git that shot the dog is being done for murder?
Did I hear it wrong or something?

**Katman** · 15th July 2010, 13:10

It's a sad but unignorable fact that police dogs are seen as expendable.

They have to be because that is what they are there for - taking the risk of incurring the grievous harm that a police officer would be facing if they weren't there.

**cs363** · 15th July 2010, 13:34

Originally Posted by Eyegasm

I thought that the git that shot the dog is being done for murder?
Did I hear it wrong or something?

Attempted murder, in regard to shooting the cops. Unfortunately killing a Police dog isn't classed as murder, though in my book it should be!

**Gone Burger** · 15th July 2010, 15:26

Originally Posted by cs363

Attempted murder, in regard to shooting the cops. Unfortunately killing a Police dog isn't classed as murder, though in my book it should be!

Agreed. This is one of the very reasons that I am looking at getting into animal welfare as a future career. Correct, they aren't human. But they still think, live and breath as we do - and in the situation of a Police dog - they live to serve. Their purpose is to serve. It's very vigorous training that they have to go through, like our Police Officers. They are often responsible for the added safety of an officer, and often sent into a scene first. They play such an important role in so many situations. I have huge respect for the work that the dogs and their handlers do - it just seems so unfair that the consequences, if any, are so low for killing a dog like this.

**Edbear** · 15th July 2010, 16:10

Originally Posted by Katiepie

Agreed. This is one of the very reasons that I am looking at getting into animal welfare as a future career. Correct, they aren't human. But they still think, live and breath as we do - and in the situation of a Police dog - they live to serve. Their purpose is to serve. It's very vigorous training that they have to go through, like our Police Officers. They are often responsible for the added safety of an officer, and often sent into a scene first. They play such an important role in so many situations. I have huge respect for the work that the dogs and their handlers do - it just seems so unfair that the consequences, if any, are so low for killing a dog like this.

I must warn you, though, you tend to get attached to the dogs you are training, so be prepared to have some emotional farewells as a trainer. Very rewarding from all accounts by those doing it. Dogs, for some reason others here may understand, more than any other animal, seem to become "family".

**HenryDorsetCase** · 15th July 2010, 16:44

Originally Posted by YellowDog

It was a shame they didn't cover the dog over any sooner.

I realise he's not human however IMO far more worthy of respect than some humans.

like, say, the motherfucker who shot him

**caseye** · 15th July 2010, 20:20

While it took a long time to cover Gage up, the Police and the officers on the spot were and did treat him with the utmost respect.
I watched the footage and thought why is he not covered, only to see moments later one of the AOS guys walk over and give him a pat, that man was obviously deeply affected by what had happened to Gage and that the general public were able to see that ,may make a little difference when they see Policemen and woman as ordinary human beings doing what they do, too.
Well done Gage your boss lived to fight another day as did his and your colleague.I salute you.
I also wish you did not have to die for some low life, bottom dwelling ,scum sucking arsehole.
R.I.P Gage.

**Rogue Rider** · 15th July 2010, 20:24

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

So very sad to see the images on TV of him laying in the street.
Apparently the 23rd policedog to be killed in the line of duty.

I would have shot the bastard who did that !!

Sad to see a mans best mate down. Alot of time and effort goes into training these dogs, and they become a part of the handlers family.
He did his job, and protected his mates, and I hope they roast the muppet that did it with a decent sentence. Thoughts to the popo, get well soon, just don't go on traffic duty cause then I'll have to hate on you lol.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 15th July 2010, 20:28

Originally Posted by Edbear

I must warn you, though, you tend to get attached to the dogs you are training, so be prepared to have some emotional farewells as a trainer. Very rewarding from all accounts by those doing it. Dogs, for some reason others here may understand, more than any other animal, seem to become "family".

oh yeah. we have cats and frankly, we are their pets.