RIP Ape - GSD among lives lost in upstate New York Killings

battleborn · 03-14-2013, 05:12 PM

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/15/ny...is-killed.html

Senseless tragedy. And so many lives lost.

When I heard a dog was killed I figured it was probably a GSD. Handsome one, too.

llombardo · 03-14-2013, 05:34 PM

So sad

May Ape RIP!!

Dextersmom · 03-14-2013, 05:42 PM

My heart just broke.

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martemchik · 03-14-2013, 05:42 PM

Poor boy...this seems like a better job for a remote controlled robot with a camera than a trained police dog.

1sttimeforgsd · 03-14-2013, 05:49 PM

Ape, run free precious boy.

Courtney · 03-14-2013, 05:53 PM

Oh gosh

This makes my stomach hurt.

Stevenzachsmom · 03-14-2013, 06:09 PM

How horrible. He was a gorgeous dog. I am so sorry for everyone involved.

Carriesue · 03-14-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by martemchik

Poor boy...this seems like a better job for a remote controlled robot with a camera than a trained police dog.

Seriously. They put a lot of money in those dogs, such a senseless waste of life.

Jo_in_TX · 03-14-2013, 06:19 PM

What a beautiful dog.

I know it makes sense to use a canine if it means sparing a human's life, but they knew the guy was armed. Did officials think the dog "wouldn't" get shot? I bet the handler made his farewells before that GSD ever entered the building.

battleborn · 03-14-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Carriesue

Seriously. They put a lot of money in those dogs, such a senseless waste of life.

Doesn't make it any less sad, but I'm sure they sent in Ape rather than a robot because the dog had a chance at taking the guy down. If they were just trying to look around a robot might have been an option...but we all know that a GSD can do a lot more than a robot. Tragic though it was, Ape's life was lost in the course of protecting others, and I'm sure that he loved his job.

03-14-2013, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
battleborn Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The Great State of Nevada Posts: 51	RIP Ape - GSD among lives lost in upstate New York Killings http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/15/ny...is-killed.html Senseless tragedy. And so many lives lost. When I heard a dog was killed I figured it was probably a GSD. Handsome one, too.

03-14-2013, 05:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
llombardo Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,920	So sad May Ape RIP!! __________________ Misty- Samoyed Mix Tannor- Golden Retriever CGC Robyn- German Shepherd CGC Cats-Thunder, Harley, Miley, Bandit, and Ferah RIP Boo..Black Lab "A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more than he loves himself."

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Dextersmom Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 60	RIP Ape - GSD among lives lost in upstate New York Killings My heart just broke. Sent from Petguide.com Free App

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martemchik Knighted Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,455	Poor boy...this seems like a better job for a remote controlled robot with a camera than a trained police dog. __________________ Rooney CD RE TC HIC 7/10

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1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,812	Ape, run free precious boy. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

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Courtney Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,387	Oh gosh This makes my stomach hurt.

03-14-2013, 06:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Stevenzachsmom Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,345	How horrible. He was a gorgeous dog. I am so sorry for everyone involved. __________________ Jan Natty Boh 6-27-12 Annie 1998 - 8-2-12 RIP

03-14-2013, 06:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jo_in_TX Master Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston area Posts: 766	What a beautiful dog. I know it makes sense to use a canine if it means sparing a human's life, but they knew the guy was armed. Did officials think the dog "wouldn't" get shot? I bet the handler made his farewells before that GSD ever entered the building. __________________ *Jo & Teddy,my female german shepherd, born Christmas Day, 2011 "One reason a dog is such a lovable creature is his tail wags instead of his tongue."* - Unknown

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