Paris: Animal rights activists seize puppy from homeless man

[Torie]

1. The seizing of the pet was illegal, and horrible PR. The activists had no right to do that. See number 3 below for what they should have done.

2. Homeless people have a right to own pets that they don't abuse. Indeed, that might be one of the few comforts that they have, that improves the quality of their life to some extent. Some homeless may develop strong attachment to their pets. We don't know what the exact facts are in this case, as to whether there was abuse, and the degree of attachment of the homeless guy to the puppy, and his motivation for having the puppy. It's just speculation.

3. Yes, some homeless people abuse pets, and when folks see that happening, or a possibility it is happening, they should call the authorities to look into it. If there is abuse, the authorities should take the pet away. If not, they should not.

I don't quite understand all the heat generated in this thread. Surely most of us agree with the above, no?