Comments for Animal rights group takes new tack versus Sandlin at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 22 out of 20 comments http://www.theind.com Fri, 24 May 2013 18:42:14 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-21061 This is for Martha. You said, "The owner has asked for donations to help upgrade the cage .... if he can't afford Tony, then bottom line - he shouldn't have him." BCR is constantly asking for donations for food, cages, gas, etc. Guess they should give all their cats up, since they must not be able to afford theirs either. That's the stupidest thing I've heard. - RS Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:43:02 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-21020 Well, when I read about this issue in an real newspaper, I saw another side represeneted. It seems that Tony's cage is actually air conditioned. http://theadvocate.com/news/619882-63/radio-show-backs-tiger-truck.html I think I'll have to give Sandlin ANOTHER check to help cover utiltity costs, Walter. I didn't know the cage had AC until I read a real newspaper. Thanks again for your unbiased look at the issue. heartogold--the cat's been well fed and attended for years. There was, at one time, more than one tiger out there, so he wasn't lonely then. But I'm sure he doesn't care since tigers are solitary when given a choice in the wild. This wouldn't bother me so much if there was equal commitment to the Rights of Man on these pages. - ragin_cajun Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:15:56 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20991 Please consider making a monetary donation to the ALDF... Their website is www.aldf.org. - yadumonde Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:05:27 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20949 Here is a good video on animal rights: http://carnism.com - larrry Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:48:15 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20922 Thank you ALDF for all your efforts on behalf of Tony. His life (existence) has been a pathetic, lonely, unhealthy one and I can only hope that he will have a few years to breath fresh air and have a little enrichment in his life. I agree that the wrong animal is in the cage....... - heartogold1 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:00:46 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20921 Sandlin is wrong for keeping this tiger, but ADOLF (stands for ADOLF as in Hitler) is even more wrong to bring about a suit that would force LSU to forbid using their colors to ANYONE. Then that would go federal and everyone in the states would be forbidden. But it is ridiculous, ADOLF is incompetent in thinking that any court would ever forbid any combination of colors being used to paint anything anywhere, no matter how garrish. ADOLF just shot themselves in the foot with this nonsense and gathered more support for Sandlin. Besides they should realize every big donor to LSU has just called the alumni association and told them - No Way. - Huckster is Sandlin Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:00:36 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20920 Thank you ALDF for all you have done and are doing for Tony. The day Tony is able to sprint and run and swim etc. will be one of the greatest days for me. I know all the people that truly carry Tony in their hearts feel this way. - eliza howard Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:46:41 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20919 Why is the fatcat outside of the cage ? Sandlin should be behind bars for this unethical treatment of a magnificent wild animal! - Lorraine Brooke-Sumner- Johannesburg SA Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:00:41 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20918 Oh, I forgot to thank ALDF! Thank you SO MUCH, you're amazing for saving this beautiful animal ^^ - Sakura Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:57:18 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20917 Oh yes, take Tony away from there as soon as possible! That horrible monster CAN'T abuse him any longer D; - Sakura Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:54:14 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20903 @Iffy Cycle .........Don't want Michael Sandlin being fed to Tony ..............Tony would get food poisoning !!! - Martha Skinner Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:59:52 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20902 Sandlin's love for Tony is measured in $$$$$$$s. He only wants to keep Tony for the money he brings in. We visit this hell hole every year on our way home from Dallas at Christmas time just to see Tony. The tiger paces back and forth, rarely has a peaceful moment due to the noise from the semi-trucks coming and going, as well as being close to the highway, he only breathes fumes not fresh air, people taunt him constantly (we saw that first had with a man who allowed his large dog to bark at the tiger for 5 minutes until my husband stopped it)and has a spot light shining on his cage 24/7 instead of the moon and stars. The owner has asked for donations to help upgrade the cage .... if he can't afford Tony, then bottom line - he shouldn't have him. If he truly loved this awesome animal, he would show his love by releasing him to a sanctuary where he can live the rest of his senior years in peace and dignity. This man, along with LDWF are an animal abusers!!! - Martha Skinner Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:48:27 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20900 There is no way LSU would dare stop anyone from using those colors. People live and die by Southern football, LSU football. If LSU stopped Sandlin for "tradmark violation" they would have to go after most of the whole state for the same thing. Any good will there might have been for Tony just went down the toilet with these "foreigners" coming in and trying to boss people around. I wouldn't come physically into LA if I were you if you succeeded in your trademark violation suit and take away those colors for everyone because that is what LSU would have to do if they did it to Sandlin. ALDF would be more hated than PETA. You might understand the needs of tigers, but you sure don' understand the needs of Southerners. - Livin' in Dixie Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:28:47 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20898 Ragin, could you please explain why you have such a hatred for civil rights and humane treatment? You seem to be willing to let any amount of suffering happen as long as it doesn't raise your taxes or affect you. You are one selfish SOB. - resident Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:56:21 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20897 @ Iffy Cycle, I was thinking the same thing EXCEPT I was thinking about Michael Sandlin being the meal. Tony could have an all you can eat smorgasborg with that lard @ss. - Marti Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:42:33 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20894 Better yet, chop up some ALDF people and feed them to the Tiger. - Iffy Cycle Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:39:41 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20890 Thank you ADLF! For those who don't understand, measure off 700 sq ft living space and try to not step out of it for a decade. (not inside with heat & air) - paulajune Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:32:05 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20889 Today is just Getting Better and Better! ALDF you are the most Amazing Team! A mere thank you does not seem sufficient in how to express what you are doing for Tony. I pray, I pray that he lives a long enough life to Experience a Habitat the resembles what he was born to have all 11 years ago. I pray that one day Tony will Stand Strong and Proud with Dignity like he was born to be, at a Place that will Finally give him the Peace and Serenity that he Deserves. The "World" literally is watching what you are doing for Tony~and the "World" will be forever Thankful to you! xoxoxoxo - Dawny Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:04:43 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20883 Sincerest thanks to ALDF for their persistent efforts to have Tony released to an accredited humane sanctuary that can provide the necessary diet, medical care, habitat and enrichment he needs and deserves. A truck stop is an inhumane, unsuitable environment for a tiger or any animal and Tony has been exploited in this unhealthy situation for over 11 years. Mr. Sandlin’s attempt to have the case dismissed and to be party to the case was denied today. The hearing for ALDF’s motion for a mandatory injunction, which seeks an immediate revocation of Sandlin’s permit to keep Tony, is still scheduled for September 15th, 2011. People all over the world have come to learn of and care about Tony and support this beautiful tiger’s relocation to a true sanctuary where he will be cared for properly and with respect. - Dee DeSantis Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:39:48 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8840-animal-rights-group-takes-new-tack-versus-sandlin#comment-20879 Sandlin should give up and let Big Cat Rescue of Tampa, Florida, have Tony the Tiger, so the cat can live out the rest of his days in a decent environment. - Farrow Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:51:14 +0100