Comments on: ‘Runaway’ dog was dead and buried http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/ Island News, Sport, Community & Lifestyle Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:22:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: BRY http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14824 BRY Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:58:40 +0000 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14824 How did it get to court with such a charge . I'm sure it would t stand up any where else.The legal system stinks. How did it get to court with such a charge . I’m sure it would t stand up any where else.The legal system stinks.

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]]> By: Jackie http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14741 Jackie Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:34:31 +0000 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14741 Thank god for the rule of law. This self righteous, hate filled mob mentality would have the poor girl, hung, drawn and quartered. I genuinely think some of you are quite unhinged. Thank god for the rule of law. This self righteous, hate filled mob mentality would have the poor girl, hung, drawn and quartered.

I genuinely think some of you are quite unhinged.

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]]> By: diana http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14582 diana Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:16:07 +0000 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14582 She did not act of panic,too much planned scheming.As a supposed animal lover she should have come clean.Were her thoughts for the family.No i dont think so She did not act of panic,too much planned scheming.As a supposed animal lover she should have come clean.Were her thoughts for the family.No i dont think so

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]]> By: Fast Robert http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14346 Fast Robert Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:53:09 +0000 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14346 A dog dies in her care, she had no exoerience in crisis management, she did something very stupid, she's suffering both personally and professionally. get over it, if you don't like it, don't use her services. Do you think that the MD and Risk Officer at Landsbanki is feeling the same sort of remorse? She's only a kid, just learning, maybe if Guernsey was serious about animal welfare there would be some sort of licencing system for carers. There isn't so you takes yer chances. If she gets struck off from an authority or whatever, then so be it. Lyndon Trott threatened violence and was abusive in his role as Chief Minister. But that's human apparently. Let's get stuff into persepctive. A dog dies in her care, she had no exoerience in crisis management, she did something very stupid, she’s suffering both personally and professionally. get over it, if you don’t like it, don’t use her services.

Do you think that the MD and Risk Officer at Landsbanki is feeling the same sort of remorse?

She’s only a kid, just learning, maybe if Guernsey was serious about animal welfare there would be some sort of licencing system for carers. There isn’t so you takes yer chances.

If she gets struck off from an authority or whatever, then so be it.

Lyndon Trott threatened violence and was abusive in his role as Chief Minister. But that’s human apparently. Let’s get stuff into persepctive.

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]]> By: free'willy http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14339 free'willy Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:07:45 +0000 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14339 This thread is becoming more heated as it goes on. Basics of it are ,poorly run kennals run by an adult,administered day to day care by children, ive seen 24/7 petcare vans being driven by drivers "fag in mouth" and dogs looking totaly breathless in the rear, Iv'e seen and read all about the dog body napping. lets not forget the only reason she was prosecuted on that charge was its the Only law available. 1. Why was there no charge for allowing dogs access to kill the border collie. 2. She Made her staff Lie to people (opening themselves to prosecution) 3.And the Guilt for the staff Jessica has inflicted on them. 4.on a more Flippent note even the parralel road to the kennals has a sign saying "Dog Poo Ally" And whats all this, regulate regulate ..administer charges and fee's all about.who pays for this .. US .. as all the extra expense will be forwarded to joe public. Struck off is the anwser in my opinion,It will set a clear message to all cowboy operations. This thread is becoming more heated as it goes on.
Basics of it are ,poorly run kennals run by an adult,administered day to day care by children, ive seen 24/7 petcare vans being driven by drivers “fag in mouth” and dogs looking totaly breathless in the rear, Iv’e seen and read all about the dog body napping. lets not forget the only reason she was prosecuted on that charge was its the Only law available.
1. Why was there no charge for allowing dogs access to kill the border collie.
2. She Made her staff Lie to people (opening themselves to prosecution)
3.And the Guilt for the staff Jessica has inflicted on them.
4.on a more Flippent note even the parralel road to the kennals has a sign saying “Dog Poo Ally”
And whats all this, regulate regulate ..administer charges and fee’s all about.who pays for this .. US .. as all the extra expense will be forwarded to joe public.
Struck off is the anwser in my opinion,It will set a clear message to all cowboy operations.

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]]> By: MARIE http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14336 MARIE Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:40:40 +0000 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14336 well sharon i understand where you are coming from but this is gsy and that would never happen jessica should be made an example off if there is away getting her struck off that should happen then maybe other dog carers will up there level off care so this never happens again . and in response to put those 2 dogs down no dog can be a 100% trusted they are an animal so if we put ever dog down that was aggresive to other dogs they would be come an indangered species .and before any body says what about attacking achild that is totally different and i would be the first to destroy a dog but lets not forget jessica was told that these dogs dont get on with others so keep them awy from others !!!!but i suppose greed got the better with it being summer holidays and very busy well sharon i understand where you are coming from but this is gsy and that would never happen jessica should be made an example off if there is away getting her struck off that should happen then maybe other dog carers will up there level off care so this never happens again .
and in response to put those 2 dogs down no dog can be a 100% trusted they are an animal so if we put ever dog down that was aggresive to other dogs they would be come an indangered species .and before any body says what about attacking achild that is totally different and i would be the first to destroy a dog but lets not forget jessica was told that these dogs dont get on with others so keep them awy from others !!!!but i suppose greed got the better with it being summer holidays and very busy

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]]> By: Sharon http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14329 Sharon Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:10:26 +0000 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14329 This story has caused a lot of anger and concern among the population of Guernsey.Instead of wasting time trying to destroy Ms Valpied lets do something about it. Why don't a group of like minded people look into forming a committee and set up an organisation that will monitor and regularly check the standards of care provided by the many pet care companies in this Island. Companies that wish to join and be certified could then pay a fee to join.Certificates could be issued and a list of approved pet sitting firms/kennel/cattery/livery stables could be published this will give the population of Guernsey peace mind. They will know that if they pick an approved establishment high levels of pet/animal care are provided by trained competent staff.This would be checked by regular ad hoc visits by the organisation's inspectors. This story has caused a lot of anger and concern among the population of Guernsey.Instead of wasting time trying to destroy Ms Valpied lets do something about it. Why don’t a group of like minded people look into forming a committee and set up an organisation that will monitor and regularly check the standards of care provided by the many pet care companies in this Island. Companies that wish to join and be certified could then pay a fee to join.Certificates could be issued and a list of approved pet sitting firms/kennel/cattery/livery stables could be published this will give the population of Guernsey peace mind. They will know that if they pick an approved establishment high levels of pet/animal care are provided by trained competent staff.This would be checked by regular ad hoc visits by the organisation’s inspectors.

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]]> By: susielep http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14296 susielep Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:40:00 +0000 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14296 I think Jessica should be struck off. Also I belive the dogs that attacked the puppy should be put down. Do we all remember the dog that got put down for killing the cat.I knew the owner of that dog, and yes he was very soft but because some idiot teased him into chasing the cat he was put to sleep. Well in this case I think it is worst. There was no coaxing for these dogs to attack this puppy.Which to me these dogs are deadly and they proved that.I feel great sadness for the famliy of the dog that had to lose his life in such a terrible way. Jessica had no thought what so ever for this famliy she continued to lie to them , even while they were putting up posters for there so called lost dog. A responsible dog keeper would never of allowed dogs to be left together unattended. Also Jessica had put the pressure on these youngster's of threatening them they would lose there job. I hope Jessica is struck off . I think Jessica should be struck off.
Also I belive the dogs that attacked the puppy should be put down.
Do we all remember the dog that got put down for killing the cat.I knew the owner of that dog, and yes he was very soft but because some idiot teased him into chasing the cat he was put to sleep. Well in this case I think it is worst. There was no coaxing for these dogs to attack this puppy.Which to me these dogs are deadly and they proved that.I feel great sadness for the famliy of the dog that had to lose his life in such a terrible way.
Jessica had no thought what so ever for this famliy she continued to lie to them , even while they were putting up posters for there so called lost dog.
A responsible dog keeper would never of allowed
dogs to be left together unattended.
Also Jessica had put the pressure on these youngster’s of threatening them they would lose there job.
I hope Jessica is struck off .

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]]> By: diana http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14279 diana Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:09:50 +0000 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14279 all valpeid thought about was what was best for her,scheming liar that poor dog ,i feel so sorry for the family how could she lie to them.Hope shes struck off as an animal lover it still upsets me to think about it. all valpeid thought about was what was best for her,scheming liar that poor dog ,i feel so sorry for the family how could she lie to them.Hope shes struck off as an animal lover it still upsets me to think about it.

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]]> By: Wil http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14265 Wil Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:14:54 +0000 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14265 Seriously people! save your stones for the real criminals out there please! Sure she lied but it was a mistake, we all make mistakes. If this is the biggest mistake that she ever makes then she is better than most of us. There are a lot of sensible people in Guernsey who can see that everyone makes mistakes and as long as she shows that her business has been developed to ensure that any of the dogs cant escape from their pens again then thats fair. I really cant believe some of the narrow minded insular comments here - "her life is truly over in Guernsey" from Mandy. Maybe some of the comments here are from rival kennels? that would at least make sense. She is a good kid who has worked hard all her life, she has proved over and over again that she is dedicated and loves animals. An accident happened. I bet most of the kennels here could not ensure at present that a dog could not escape and maul another dog. Let this be a lesson for all in the business. The most important thing to do is learn from this terrible accident and work together to make all kennels safer for our dogs. I dont know her at all but if she changed her kennel to ensure that this accident could not happen again then i would leave my dog there anyday! The focus should be on dog safety. Put your pitchforks away simpletons. Seriously people! save your stones for the real criminals out there please!

Sure she lied but it was a mistake, we all make mistakes. If this is the biggest mistake that she ever makes then she is better than most of us.

There are a lot of sensible people in Guernsey who can see that everyone makes mistakes and as long as she shows that her business has been developed to ensure that any of the dogs cant escape from their pens again then thats fair.

I really cant believe some of the narrow minded insular comments here – “her life is truly over in Guernsey” from Mandy. Maybe some of the comments here are from rival kennels? that would at least make sense.

She is a good kid who has worked hard all her life, she has proved over and over again that she is dedicated and loves animals. An accident happened. I bet most of the kennels here could not ensure at present that a dog could not escape and maul another dog. Let this be a lesson for all in the business. The most important thing to do is learn from this terrible accident and work together to make all kennels safer for our dogs.

I dont know her at all but if she changed her kennel to ensure that this accident could not happen again then i would leave my dog there anyday!

The focus should be on dog safety. Put your pitchforks away simpletons.

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]]> By: mandy http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14228 mandy Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:26:12 +0000 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14228 Well done Ali, I rest my case...let's hope they all come forward and put this girl right out of business. Well done Ali, I rest my case…let’s hope they all come forward and put this girl right out of business.

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]]> By: mandy http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14227 mandy Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:11:57 +0000 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14227 Lost all faith in Guernsey - well I never- I don't even live there used to but saw sense and got the boat out in the morning as they say Lorna. I just think it is increadible that this young girl has not made a statement as to what has happened with the two other dogs yet.. Yes and with all the comments that people have made other than myself her life is truly over in Guernsey, well for running kennels anyway. Lost all faith in Guernsey – well I never- I don’t even live there used to but saw sense and got the boat out in the morning as they say Lorna.
I just think it is increadible that this young girl has not made a statement as to what has happened with the two other dogs yet.. Yes and with all the comments that people have made other than myself her life is truly over in Guernsey, well for running kennels anyway.

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]]> By: ali http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14225 ali Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:09:48 +0000 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14225 many of you have commented on the fact that many people lie...and we all do...and i guess you are right. however there are different degrees of lies. making an excuse for being late for work is entirely different to a web of lies designed to protect yourself whilst causing a lot of hurt and upset to others. not to mention the fact that due to her actions (should she have succeeded) there could be two dangerous dogs - regardless of breed - in guernsey, whose owners may not be aware of their capabilities for this behaviour. i am constantly shocked by the law in guernsey and the lack of consequence given to some people's actions, but that doesnt make it right. the disappointing thing is that i know of many disappointed and angry customers of hers where the animals havent been looked after correctly. i hope they will come forward. i hope that animal lovers act with their 'feet' and stay away from her business. my dog is such a big part of my life and losing her would be unbearable, but to discover that the person responsible for her care had lied and spun out more lies over a couple of weeks would be intolerable. many of you have commented on the fact that many people lie…and we all do…and i guess you are right. however there are different degrees of lies. making an excuse for being late for work is entirely different to a web of lies designed to protect yourself whilst causing a lot of hurt and upset to others.
not to mention the fact that due to her actions (should she have succeeded) there could be two dangerous dogs – regardless of breed – in guernsey, whose owners may not be aware of their capabilities for this behaviour.
i am constantly shocked by the law in guernsey and the lack of consequence given to some people’s actions, but that doesnt make it right.
the disappointing thing is that i know of many disappointed and angry customers of hers where the animals havent been looked after correctly. i hope they will come forward.
i hope that animal lovers act with their ‘feet’ and stay away from her business.
my dog is such a big part of my life and losing her would be unbearable, but to discover that the person responsible for her care had lied and spun out more lies over a couple of weeks would be intolerable.

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]]> By: brodie http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14223 brodie Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:07:07 +0000 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14223 100 per cent agree with you lorna, im shocked by people in guernsey it never used to be so vicious and uncaring. 100 per cent agree with you lorna, im shocked by people in guernsey it never used to be so vicious and uncaring.

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]]> By: Lorna http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14222 Lorna Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:00:49 +0000 http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/10/14/runaway-dog-was-dead-and-buried/#comment-14222 I have lost all faith in people here in Guernsey! Mandy your comments are incredibly childish regarding Miss Valpied having a PC and I hope that none of the people baiting for blood ever make a mistake in their lives and find themselves the brunt of nasty or vicious comments. Why is everyone so intent on ruining this girls life even further. Do you not think her life in Guernsey is pretty much over already? I totally agree with the comments made about this now being a case more about the fact two dogs attacked another. Apparently that point has been missed. I doubt Miss Valpied set out for this to happen or let the dogs out intentionally. Please some of you remember that. I have lost all faith in people here in Guernsey! Mandy your comments are incredibly childish regarding Miss Valpied having a PC and I hope that none of the people baiting for blood ever make a mistake in their lives and find themselves the brunt of nasty or vicious comments. Why is everyone so intent on ruining this girls life even further. Do you not think her life in Guernsey is pretty much over already? I totally agree with the comments made about this now being a case more about the fact two dogs attacked another.

Apparently that point has been missed. I doubt Miss Valpied set out for this to happen or let the dogs out intentionally. Please some of you remember that.

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