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I think that fighting pitt bulls is totlally crazy and horrible and I also think that it's not the dog's fualt there aggressive it's the people who teach them to kill eachother.
PIT BULLS RULE!
--Posted by: Alexa LaRocque at July 30, 2007 7:52 PM
I think that fighting pitt bulls is totlally crazy and horrible and I also think that it's not the dog's fualt there aggressive it's the people who teach them to kill eachother.
PIT BULLS RULE!
--Posted by: Alexa LaRocque at July 30, 2007 7:52 PM
Hey Joe, great spelling.Maybe it is all a great conspiracy, kinda like Devon Bodie said about the Vick case huh? You probably meant to say that too, just couldn't figure out how to spell it.David Tate said he loved his dogs to. Are you seriously trying to tell me this guy didn't fight dogs? He is not the only dogfighter to be assualted by other dogfighters looking for an easy buck. these fellas have hit other peaple too. I don't know of anyone who chaines up 300 plus dogs but then again I am not an ignorant hick from Texas who has the literacy of a 7 year old, guess we just live in different worlds huh. Don't get me wrong I hate all breeders who exploit animals because they are to lazy or not qaulified to get an honest job. Personally I hope these kinda murders catch on . dogfighters killing dogfighters, how great is that. kinda like drug dealers killing drug dealers. The scum die and society wins.In the future if you need any help filling out that McDonalds application let me know I will help you spell FRY COOK
--Posted by: rusty shakelferd at July 6, 2007 4:52 PM
rUSTY,
YOU ARE A FOOL FOR BELIEVING ALL THE CRAP IN THE PAPERS. THE PICTURES WERE NOT EVEN TOMMY'S DOGS, THEY LIE THAT MUCH. tHE HOUSES FOR THE DOGS WERE THE HOUSES REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF PA WHEN TOMMY GOT HIS KEEENNELL LISC. tOMMY HAD PURCHASED INDIDUAL KENELLS TO BE RAISED OFF OF THE GROUND HE DID NOT KNOW THAT THE AREA HAD A WATER LEVEL AT GROUND LEVEL HE HAD ALREADY PAID 70, 000.00 TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM HE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT.i SAW TOMMY'S WORKERS SPEND 12 HOURS PER DAY CLEANING AND EXERCISING THOSE DOGS. SOME PEOPLE COLLECT STAMPS TOMMY STATED 6 YEARS AGO HE WANTED THE BEST AND LARGEST DOG COLLECTION IN THE COUNTRY. IF ONE DOG IS TOO MUCH TO HANDLE THAT SAYS LOTS ON HOW LITTLE YOU KNOW ABOUT DOGS AND THE CARE OF THEM YOU ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO GIVE ANY OPINION. BESIDES HAVING TWO CARE WORKERS CARE 12 HRS PER DAY TOMMY AND JULIE WORKED MORE THAN 8 HRS A DAY THEMSELVES i SAW THOSE DOGS CARED FOR FROM 8;00 AM TO PAST MIDNIGHT EVERY DAY THE PAPERS WRITE STORIES FOR JRKS TO READ AND BELIEVE LIES AND YOU ARE THAT JERK MURDER IS ILLEGAL MURDER ANYONE AND IT IS ILLEGAL TO SAY WHAT YOU SAY SHOWS WHAT A THOUGHTLESS RAMBLING FOOL YOU ARE. i HAVE HAD NUMEROUS BREEDERS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY TELL ME TOMMY BRED THE BEST DOG IN THE COUNTRY THE FBI SAYS THAT ALSO. JASUT BECAUSE SOMEONE HAS A LOT OF ANYTHING DOES NOT MAKE THEIR USE BAD I HAVE HUNDREDS OF PICTURES OF TOMMY'S DOGS AND THIER BUTY IS THE BEST
--Posted by: JOE FRANCISCUS at June 22, 2007 5:14 AM
After watching the hilicopter video I do not see how any DECENT human being could defend this loser.. All those dogs, with no shade chained up in 120 degree texas heat. astonishing. and you say this guy LOVED his dogs. Thank god he didn't love me.. How in the world could anyone defend this guy. You need your head checked.. the only tragic part of this story is that he wasn't killed slower MUCH slower.. The wife should have been locked up too and the kids taken away.she isn't fit to be a parent.. how can you treat animals that way.. That is one f-ed up display of love.. This family should be banned from having pets for LIFE.. I would like to urinate on this guys grave
--Posted by: rustyshakelford at June 10, 2007 7:19 PM
Joe and others, I am truly sorry for your loss. The break in and killing is a horrible thing to happen to anyone. Absolutely wrong. However, your staunch defense of his character and methods looks weak from what I've seen. We all know that reputable breeders will always go for quality over quantity. The pictures make it obvious that this was a mill and the dogs were not being properly cared for. Fighting dogs for thrills and monetary gain is sick and twisted. Those that are doing it should be punished. It seems to me if his operation had been legitimate this never would have happened.
--Posted by: wheezer at June 10, 2007 3:51 PM
Why in the h3ll does anyone need 300 dogs I have 1 pitt and he is a handful I guess this was just a big conspiracy from the government I am glad the guy is dead hopefully the scum dogfighters will continue to kill one another good riddance now maybe the kids wont grow up to be dogfighters also YEAH 1 for the good guys
--Posted by: rustyshakelford at June 9, 2007 7:07 PM
Lisa, you are so correct that the spin here is nothing more than evil. From the beginning I count over two hundred stories and not one of them has told the truth about what happened. I know what the police say and it is not what the news says they say. These guys shot tommy in front of Julie and seven year old son and he has two other sons who long for their daddy every day and these evilwriters just put out lies-oh spin- to get a story in print. Our family is in devasation and this loss will never be overcome.
--Posted by: joe franciscus at April 12, 2007 4:24 AM
Lisa, you are so correct that the spin here is nothing more than evil. From the beginning I count over two hundred stories and not one of them has told the truth about what happened. I know what the police say and it is not what the news says they say. These guys shot tommy in front of Julie and seven year old son and he has two other sons who long for their daddy every day and these evilwriters just put out lies-oh spin- to get a story in print. Our family is in devasation and this loss will never be overcome.
--Posted by: joe franciscus at April 12, 2007 4:23 AM
I do not have personal knowledge of this, however, my heart and prayers go out to Tommy's family. I am a pit bull owner. I have three pits that live happily with two beagles and 8 cats. Some dogs are prone to aggression, take for instance dalmations, rat terriers, poodles - and pit bulls. This fantastic breed has a bad reputation because of the idiots that fight them. That is what you see on the news. There is no reason for a news story about the great dog down the street, only when that dog bites a child does it become news worthy. Punish the deed not the breed. Punish the owners who neglect or fight - dont point fingers at people just because they have a FARM of pit bulls, a FARM of anything else would be no big deal. There are a lot of people (myself included) who would purchase a pit bull, thus the need for breeders....why attack him for being a large scale breeder or by your own terms a FARM??? My dogs are wonderful, intelligent and loving animals. They are just like children - raise them right and you get a good outcome - raise them wrong and havoc ensues. Use your brains people!!!!!! The morons that fight these wonderful animals should be put down...that's my opinion!!! My thoughts and prayers go out to Tommy's family - AND EVERYONE SHOULD KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS MAN WAS A VICTIM OF A HORRIBLE CRIME....QUIT THE SPIN!!!!!
--Posted by: Lisa Broomfield at March 18, 2007 10:19 PM
Tommy was a kind and loving boy who grew into a proud and even more loving father. His Grandmas have endless love for him and he was so pleased to have them come visit him. Tommy did own so many dogs because he had enough love for that many.
to tone p-- thanks for kind words, it sure is easy to figure out who knew Tommy and who is just exposing their constipation of the brain and diarehhia of the mouth.
To frankie-- please read response to tone p
to angelica--you may not have known Tommy but your common sense shines through
to bono--thanks
to bunz--thanks
to misty--Tommy did have a full time staff to care for his dogs from 7:am to midnight
to deb--your statement of never for any reason shows how little you do know about dogs and probably a whole lot more.
to john glosser--thanks for being a lifetime friend to Tommy, he truly loved you.
to john oliver--you may be the most evil man ever born. read response to tone p. all I can say to you is you were never loved and that shows and that is sad. I could say a lot more but you need help. P.S. profanity is not allowed on this site and your four snow flakes besides showing how wet you are and that they are sign language profanity which shows your lack of respect, so I guess you do understand vermin.
to donna--read response tp tonep. too bad you are so gullable. I bet Tommys dogs lived a better life than you, I am sure they were loved more than you ever were.
to bobby-- thanks
to boo--your words should be required reading to all pet owners
to belinda--read response to tone p how did you get so evil?
To everyone including the MacaFools of of blacklick pa--we know you and all who shouts such evil words are hiding their psuedo love of animals to hide the fact that you belong to radical animal groups that promote the extinction of pitt bulls. you do not fool us and you need to get a lot trickier. Pitt Bulls are lovable and loyal pets, probably the most of all. to want them extinct is sick.
Joe
--Posted by: joe at November 18, 2006 8:41 AM
Tommy was a kind and loving boy who grew into a proud and even more loving father. His Grandmas have endless love for him and he was so pleased to have them come visit him. Tommy did own so many dogs because he had enough love for that many.
to tone p-- thanks for kind words, it sure is easy to figure out who knew Tommy and who is just exposing their constipation of the brain and diarehhia of the mouth.
To frankie-- please read response to tone p
to angelica--you may not have known Tommy but your common sense shines through
to bono--thanks
to bunz--thanks
to misty--Tommy did have a full time staff to care for his dogs from 7:am to midnight
to deb--your statement of never for any reason shows how little you do know about dogs and probably a whole lot more.
to john glosser--thanks for being a lifetime friend to Tommy, he truly loved you.
to john oliver--you may be the most evil man ever born. read response to tone p. all I can say to you is you were never loved and that shows and that is sad. I could say a lot more but you need help. P.S. profanity is not allowed on this site and your four snow flakes besides showing how wet you are and that they are sign language profanity which shows your lack of respect, so I guess you do understand vermin.
to donna--read response tp tonep. too bad you are so gullable. I bet Tommys dogs lived a better life than you, I am sure they were loved more than you ever were.
to bobby-- thanks
to boo--your words should be required reading to all pet owners
to belinda--read response to tone p how did you get so evil?
To everyone including the MacaFools of of blacklick pa--we know you and all who shouts such evil words are hiding their psuedo love of animals to hide the fact that you belong to radical animal groups that promote the extinction of pitt bulls. you do not fool us and you need to get a lot trickier. Pitt Bulls are lovable and loyal pets, probably the most of all. to want them extinct is sick.
Joe
--Posted by: joe at November 18, 2006 8:38 AM
Tommy use to walk around and pick up a puppy and give it a kiss and tell the puppy that he loved it. You are nieve to believe all this stuff written about Tommy. Tommy's first dog was named cookie and his second was named monster, so they were cookie monster. One time I saw Tommy ready to leave his back yard so he tells cookie over ther and lay down, she did it. He then tells little, the pet that died trying to save his life, little over there and lay down Little does that. He then tells this group of eight puppies " puppies over there and lay down " They did it. the most amazing thing I ever saw. I am bnot sure even cesar milano could have pulled that off with a group of young puppies like that. When Tommy found out the real estate company hid from him of the high water table and that water layed on the ground he hired a contracter that was going to come and build cement pads above the water with fenced kennell to make their lives better. When Katrina came he went and bought every crate he could get and moved that many dogs into his house for their safty. In the calm he called me to say that trees were flying by him. I asked him what was he doing out there and he said his dogs needed him.
You jerks no nothing of what you are talking about and may God have mercy on you for the filth spewing from your mouths!! Tommy knew he was going to die and took no action that might imperil his family asking the murderers to not hurt his family or dogs. Do you understand what that means? Tommy did not die a good man, he died a HERO!!
--Posted by: Joe at November 14, 2006 5:01 PM
I am the person who raised Tommy along woth his Mother. I know Tommy better than any of you and I have cared for and transported Tommy's dogs. I examined Tommy's dogs for marks and I can tell you none of Tommy's dogs were in fights. Tommy had multiple care givers: two of whom worked 10 hrs. per day cleaning feeding and walking, Tommy and Julie worked at care with the dogs at least another four hrs. per day, Tommy worked many more hrs.per day with regard to education and running his bus.. Tommy's sons loved him enormously and long for their fathers love hourly, because Tommy was a good father. Julie gave exceptional medical care to every dog that required any medicines or whatever. Julie has lost her mate, Tommy cared for and provided for her, think about her loss. Even if Tommy was guilty of every statement made against him he did not derserve to be beat and shot in front of Julie and the boys and suggestion that he deserved this comes from evil.
--Posted by: joe at October 30, 2006 3:45 AM
The following is in reply to Bob’s wife, who stated, “Pits are animal aggressive, anyone that owns one knows the headaches associated with keeping them away from other animals. In the case of having that many, or even two or more, having them on chains IS the must humane way to do it.”
Unfortunately, I think you believe what you are saying about pit bulls. People like you and your husband are the reason they have such bad reputations. The ONLY part of your statement that is true is that pit bulls can be animal aggressive. I have three pit bulls. They live in our house, sleep in our beds, and are treated more like children than dogs. They are not aggressive towards each other. Two of them are not aggressive towards other animals, one is (she was used for fighting before we rescued her). Even though they are not aggressive towards each other, they are always separated (put in different rooms) when they are left home alone… just in case. We put them on leaches ONLY when we take them out of the house. There would NEVER be a reason that any of our dogs would need to be put on chains.
If you have to keep dogs on chains (for ANY reason) you should NOT have them. Period!
--Posted by: Deb at September 17, 2006 12:57 PM
Gosh, I went to "Goodsearch.com" looking for Bob Woodard articles (after seeing the great job he did covering horse slaughter this week) and came across these postings.
I feel sad for everyone involved in this crime --Tom and his family and friends, and also for all the dogs.
Reflecting on this story, it occurs to me that perhaps if more of us thought in terms of what we can do GIVE TO DOGS (who need responsible families to love them in a way that brings out their inherent kindness) instead of what we can GET FROM DOGS (money, fame, power, ego-boosting) -- we would be doing a favor to everyone.
We all know that shelters are filled with dogs who are waiting patiently to be adopted, but who too often are euthanized before they find their perfect "forever" home on earth.
I don't believe dogs are made to be seen as mere physical specimens, and surely not as fighting machines. To me, they're all beautiful manifestations of our Creator's amazing goodness.
Chaining them so they won't fight with one another doesn't allow them to be free to express their innately good qualities, such as joy, enthusiasm, curiosity, loyalty.
Hopefully we can all learn some lessons from this tragedy that will make us more unselfish, compassionate, and kind to humans and animals alike.
--Posted by: Olivia at September 2, 2006 2:01 PM
Pit Bulls really don't need any more damage to their reputation. And a man that was bruttaly murdered in front of his wife and children doesn't need everyone conviting him and slandering his character. If those dogs were uncared for, wouldn't they just be dead dogs on chains? Pits are animal aggressive, anyone that owns one knows the headaches associated with keeping them away from other animals. In the case of having that many, or even two or more, having them on chains IS the must humane way to do it. I wish people would focus more on the murder, then the Pit Bulls. No one knew about the dogs until the murder. That says it all.
--Posted by: Bob's Wife at August 19, 2006 12:14 AM
This entire story is sad. I feel for the family as well as the animals. I'm sure Tom was a nice man and he and his family didn't deserve this. Its sad that this has over shadowed his murder.
At the same time...having 325 animals of any kind is extreme. You would need a full staff to give these animals the time and attention they need. Pits get a bad wrap as it is and things like this just add fuel to the fire.
--Posted by: mistie at August 18, 2006 11:08 AM
Tom I know you are going to put me all in. So I better have the nuts. Save a place at the hold'm table. No limit. I'm coming for you big chip stack. RIP NIGHTLEE! PS Tom was a kind hearted man who respected all. The dogs were his passion. He was the Michael Jordan of the pit industry. Only produced champions! 4 someone to sit here and question this mans intentions or motives without knowing him is BS.
--Posted by: TONE P at August 13, 2006 8:38 PM
Do you treat your kids like this too?
--Posted by: frankie at August 13, 2006 3:08 AM
i do not believe the humane society to be pitbull friendly......and have found out if it is determined that these pitbulls were used for fighting they WILL be euthanized.....i do not believe in that if there are some puppies there and non fighting dogs......what gives us the right to determine a dogs fate based on where it was found....i think the dogs sgould be temperment tested from a pitbull organization and then determined whether there fate is to die or not.....cos to put down a dog when there is nothing wrong with it is WHAT is wrong with this world.....such hatred for these animals.......
"Ignorance is fearing something you know nothing about"
--Posted by: Angelica at August 12, 2006 12:41 PM
With all do respect,none of the people who wrote in saying he should of died or been killed much earlier should have their head checked and there hearts questioned. the dogs was not missed treated. the dogs were feed and watered at least twice a day and got more attention than some parents give their kids. i know that for a fact, Tom kept these dogs in great physical shape because when people want to buy these dogs appearance is everything in this business. most people dont understand the business of breeding pitbulls and never will. how do you know he was fighting these dogs or causing them any harm i cant speak for the people who was buying dogs from him, but i know he wasnt that type of person!! all you know is what they are reporting this man was murdered in his own home in front of his family and one of his dogs were killed trying to save him from this tragic death. the dogs are kept on the short chain so they dont get into fights. thats why the exercise equipment was there. every dog had there own house. now after the trail ill bet my house that the humane society not only thought about killing these dogs but are counting the days until they can. this is a business he couldnt bring every dog into his house. he also cleaned up after them every day, but he couldnt do it 24hrs. of every day. think about it. they didnt even say if there was any dogs dying or deathly sick cause i think there was none. if there was the would of showed you pictures and had a bigger write up on this matter. All of the pictures i seen showed the dogs in great shape and appearence as well.we should be mourning the death of a young man,father,son,grandson rather than talking about a person that you dont know or ever met. this is the first time anybody ever heard about this person and his business of breeding and selling dogs (pitbulls). where are the people who did this? who was it? it was a robbery that took a tragic turn for the worse and mow three children has to grow up without a father. so you should think before you send your comments in because when other people read them who dont know you think a certain way about you. lets pray for him and his family and those dogs.
--Posted by: bono at August 11, 2006 11:51 PM
I know tom for a really long time and that`s not cool for all you jerks out here that never met tom too judge him.Tom was a real cool cat and it`s a shame that some jealous clowns did what they did.So all you haters can eat a **** 4real. R.I.P. WAGS.
--Posted by: Bunz Cousins at August 11, 2006 8:19 PM
I cannot belive the ignorance of some people to say that it is ok for a man, a father of three to be tied up in front of his family and shot only to die while his family could only watch his life slip from their heart's because he had to many dogs. come on now a family is ruined three young men will forever lose the most important love of all the love of a father to say that that is ok is a sin and i hope you look in the mirror as you set your children down to rest and say a prayer for tom and his wife and children and i hope you are forgiven for the pain you have wished on others because tom will be forgiven for the things he has done. tom was a great person. I have been blessed to have known tom and to have grown up with him he will be missed but not forgotten .my deepest sympathy to julie and family you will always have a place in our hearts John + Jen Glozzer
--Posted by: John Glozzer at August 10, 2006 8:43 PM
This is truly sickening :(
For all of those wondering, the HHS does not believe pit bulls bred specifically for fighting make suitable pets. If a judge determines that the evidence presented in court supports that the dogs where used for fighting purposes then they will be signed over to the HHS and all of them will be euthanized…even the puppies.
--Posted by: Megan at August 10, 2006 3:56 PM
Anyone who chains 300+ dogs up on his property absolutely deserves to be shot. This guy was an inhuman SOB, and if you stand up gabbling about what a great human being he was, you are as big a piece of **** as he was. The world is a better place without that vermin.
--Posted by: John Oliver at August 9, 2006 7:42 PM
The man that was murdered did not deserve to die no one does unless they kill a fellow human dogs do not count. To say the man fought dogs is not true how would anyone know he was never convicted of any crime. The only reason anyone cares about this story is becouse of a reporter gets to be in the spot light for the coverage of this story, if you truly where a activist for animals you would have found out about this story before the man got murdered not after then instead of him dead he could be in jail right now.Oh stop using the name PITBULLS for headlines try the word dog and then see how many people care.
--Posted by: Bob at August 9, 2006 5:57 PM
How can you say he cared about his dog??!! Or are you not referring to all the 300+ dogs that he obviously mistreated by making them live in deplorable conditions - and then by being sold to be hurt, injured and killed in dog fights??!! And after hearing someone else's opinion about a person who would make a living by abusing animals-you say that she should be shot!! Sounds like you are no better than him!!
--Posted by: Donna at August 9, 2006 4:58 PM
if you didnt know him dont talk about him he was one of the nicest people you could meet and he always cared about his dog so if you think someone should have shot him long ago maybe they should shot you
--Posted by: bobby knight at August 9, 2006 4:08 PM
Too bad they are just collecting money for their pockets!!!! These animals will be killed DO NOT DONATE TO THE inhuman SOCIETY PLEASE!!!! DONATE TO ANTI BSL GROUPS
--Posted by: boo at August 9, 2006 1:42 PM
This is a legitimate question. I do not know EXACTLY what will happen to these Pits. I have, however, made these concerns known to the folks at HHS and I promise I will follow up with what I find out.
In the meantime, HHS is reponsible for humanely housing, feeding, and treating any medical conditions these dogs have until the court case is resolved. It could take quite a long time, since their owner was killed...
--Posted by: Lforonda at August 8, 2006 8:31 PM
Same question as above!! will as many of these bulldogs that can be saved be given a chance through adoption or rescue organizations?
--Posted by: Tony Diehl at August 8, 2006 2:11 PM
Where are these dogs going after the court cases? Is HHS pitbull friendly? Will they be placed up for adoption thru rescues?
--Posted by: frankie at August 8, 2006 12:10 PM
Too bad someone didnt kill this guy a long time ago, maybe a few innocent dogs would have been saved from the terrible life they were bred for. I really really hate people who treat any animals like this for personal gain.
--Posted by: Belinda at August 8, 2006 9:40 AM
I want to commend all the people at the Houston Humane Society for all their work and dedication. It breaks my heart to hear what happens to innocent animals on a daily basis. However, at least with these organizations (such as Houston Humane Society, SPCA, etc.) there is light at the end of the tunnel. I have donated what I can but hope that others will also donate what they can. It adds up.
--Posted by: Jeanette Umeyama at August 8, 2006 7:59 AM
325 Pit Bulls were seized from a farm in Liberty County - a startling discovery in the middle of a murder investigation. 
