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BBM- I understand what you are saying, I couldn't not feed an animal that was on my property. However, as you pointed out, we don't know the details of the situation with her Father. So I feel it's unfair to judge him, I mean he discovered his daughter's body in an unimaginable, horrific, tragic situation. I can't imagine how he is dealing with Bethany's death right now. Poor man, my thoughts are with him.
Thanks for your response and the reminder he found his daughter in that condition. I am trying to understand instead of judge, even if my thoughts weren't worded well. I came to the thread late and try to roll & scroll when the breed debate starts, but then I may miss plenty of important ideas or pertinent info.
I think the sheriff is perhaps not an animal lover; and almost certainly not a pit lover. It seems to have colored the information and how it is presented.
I got the impression dad saw her leave with the dogs and was confused why he didn't seem aware she didn't return with them the same day. But maybe he left for work. I'm shocked that someone could leave animals unattended because I'm an animal lover. Some people in this world are not, but still couldn't let an animal go hungry in their presence. Some people fear dogs and some people fear this breed. It would not be reasonable or responsible to ask a person who is afraid to care for the animal (or even go near the kennel, I suppose).
I am still kind of shocked by the sheriff telling us how he did that Dad was housing the dogs but completely uninvolved with Bethany's comings/goings or the dogs' care.
Actually, I wish he would have said THAT instead! That is not shocking. I still might've questioned if anyone knew how far away the kennels are from his home that he was not suspicious when the dogs weren't returned. Even if he didn't usually physically see Bethany, I'd expect him to be at least aware if the dogs were there. Unless the kennels were out of sight and ear shot.
Shocking, appalling, heartbreaking.