Comments on: Review: ‘One Nation Under Dog’ A Heartbreaking Look At America’s Relationship With Canines https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/ Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Kevin https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117444 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117444 I have saved over 600 dogs from pounds and puppy mills. This show doesn't show have the horror that goes on. For the most part people turn there head and pretend that things like this don't happen. Please people make a difference and do something.. It's murder!!!

]]> By: Steve https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117455 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117455 Dogs being put to death with gas? I just cannot watch this.

]]> By: Mel https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117454 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117454 This was a great look at the dichotomy between how some American pets are pampered while others are abused, neglected or abandoned to be dealt with by overrun shelters. Please don't buy, adopt! And spay & neuter!

]]> By: joni, Georgia https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117453 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117453 It may be hard to watch, but unfortunately, especially in the southern states of this GREAT country.. its a cold hard truth. Heart Sticking is another terrible way of euthanasia. This is one of the dirty little secrets in America that no one wants to see, discuss… its time to take the head out of the sand and do something to initiate a change. This is something you could imagine in 3rd world countries… We need spay and neuter laws and breeders should be licensed much like RESCUERS have to be!

]]> By: LynneNJ https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117452 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117452 Please don't look away at the horror. Cry. Get sick. Get pissed and DO SOMETHING.

]]> By: DanL https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117451 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117451 Watched this show last night. Truly heartbreaking. We adopted a "lost cause" dog just about a year ago. She has flourished and has become the sweetest, most affectionate and obedient dog you could ask for. Everyone that meets her loves her instantly. All she needed was a chance. So many great dogs out there just hoping for the same…

]]> By: ANGIE https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117450 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117450 I watched this last night and I wept. It was a true eye opener on what is going on in our country with our shelters, etc. It made me want to hold all of my dogs a little bit tighter. I think everyone should watch it!

]]> By: Cheyenne https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117449 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117449 I stumbled on this documentary last night and it was a tough one. I love dogs so much, I have a tatoo of my dog who passed away in 2009, I am a faithful contributer to many dog organizations every paycheck. I was horrified about the gas chamber scene. That is one of those things I wish I never seen, because that image and awful sounds will haunt me for the rest of my life. I really had no idea that we were allowing that awful treatment to unwanted pets. I assumed that unwanted pets were each given shots and put to sleep. Which in itself was awful (I lost my Tyson to old age, 14 and spinal cord rupture, which we decided to put him down) but peaceful. I want to do more to save those dogs being gassed. Those puppies could have been saved! They looked so scared and had no idea that was their last minute of life. Awful, Awful. I wish I could find out where they did this because I would drive there and try to help save these loving dogs. There were a few great stories as well, but the horror outweighed the good. I just feel like I need to do more. I have 3 pound puppies now that I love so much, I just held them and told them this was their forever family, we will have these great dogs until their natural end.

]]> By: Wendy https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117448 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117448 My husband and I watched this last night and it made us sad and angry. However, it is the hard truth. Although many of us love and care for our dogs deeply, still others do not. Both of our dogs were rescues- one neglected from a puppy mill and the other neglected from an Amish Farm. We have been so blessed and would love to have a hundred more if we could.

]]> By: flor https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117447 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117447 I support as many organizations as I can and its not enough. I love my dogs, and cats. But you can't change stupid people and corrupt states at support the evil puppy mills. They should be banned and the people arrested.

]]> By: Tim https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117446 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117446 Absolutely disturbing documentary. Some of the things that were shown during this show, should have not been told/seen. I understand that "puppy-mills" are over run with dogs, but the show did not have to actually show/be heard the crying and then not crying of the dogs. This show was over the top.

]]> By: The Playlist https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117445 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117445 The dogs being euthanized scene — iIn that horrific gas chamber with their human-like screaming and near-pleas: utterly haunting.

]]> By: Chris https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117432 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117432 I can say from my gut I am a changed person from watching this documentary. The third short labeled "Betrayal" was so shocking I literally screamed "NO!" So many times and so loudly the front office of my high rise called to make sure I was ok and someone wasn't trying to gas me in a metal box!! I have never had a reactionlike that to something on TV before. You couldn't possibly offer an amount for me to do that job. I think you have to have no sole to do it,especially the way he was. . They deserved more respect than that. I had never seen this "tactic" of putting them down. I have volunteered for years and still was ignorant about how they took care of "Death row" . I honestly Had no idea. No creature deserves that kind of ending. Their little faces as he continually loaded them into that metal container was traumatizing and cut me to the bone. . My heart hurts as I am typing about it now. After I forced myself through the entire thing I must have stared in silence at the wall for a good 20 minutes. Asking myself why I hadn't educated myself?What can I do? Do I try to collect & throw money at it until it stops? Maybe I should start with my state? I know some states are outlawing it. Will mon ey change a damn thing? I know we have to attack the issue at the root cause. How can I make a difference and where in the f$&ck do I start? i encouraged people I know to watch it. Not to hurt them obviously, but to raise awareness. I warned them first of course before I got any nasty phone calls or emails. What can I do for them??? This has to stop.

]]> By: Phelicia Traver https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117443 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117443 This was one of the most compelling and heart wrenching documentaries I have ever seen. Being a mom to two rescued male Chihhuhuas were were both abused as puppies, I can only imagine the horrors they endured before they came to me. If I had it in my power I would be like the women with the farm and save all the dogs. Big or small. The best relationship in life is the one you have with your dog! You cannot ask for a more loyal or loving friend!! God bless all of the dogs.

]]> By: lisa https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117442 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117442 As long as man is on this earth…the animal suffering will continue..FOREVER….

]]> By: Denise https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117441 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117441 I had to turn down the volume during the gas chamber scene and turn away. I've known for years that they do this so once they were bringing them out I knew what was going to happen :-(…unfortunately, people really need to see what is going on and maybe take a stand. Even at this very moment they are trying to ban gas chambers in Utah and a petition is going around. Many have no clue this is even going on so government officials don't get much pressure to close them down. Now I'm praying that many will be outraged and do something about.

I also see many want to help animals and contribute any way they can. After watch this, I found Julie Adams and New England Paws on Facebook. Julie is the woman with over 100 rescue dogs on her farm. I really would love to see her get more help for all she does. She has an amazon wish list so trying to spread the word about it, her story really touched me. Items are in all price ranges, many inexpensive items for those who would love to do more but just can't at the moment. I'm sure anything she received is greatly appreciated.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3PTSSXS31ITLB/ref=cm_sw_su_w

]]> By: Mars https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117440 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117440 I came across this doc while flipping tonight and as a animal lover, it immediately resonated with me. I wish I had read an advance of it's subject matter though, for it might have prepared me for the "betrayal" segment. I had never seen animals euthanized like this, and naively, I wasn't sure what was going to happen to them once placed in the box. I burst into tears as soon as I saw them turn the gas. The sounds of those beautiful, unwanted, innocent dogs will haunt me forever. However, if I can spin a positive, it was a wake-up call to learn that this type of abuse is being perpetuated by "shelters" entrusted to care for the animals, and worse still, that more are euthanized inhumanely than not. I've heard the numbers before, the Bob Barker msgs, the ASPCA commercials. I don't dispute their sadness, but for the average person, they're easy enough to put the numbers or images out of their heads, and go about their day, maybe with a promise to themselves to send funds next pay day. By contrast, this heartbreaking footage doesn't allow the viewer the luxury of post-dating a response. Should be mandatory viewing for everyone. This front row view of the horrifying consequences of irresponsibility and apathy should be mandatory viewing. It might inspire more people to fight for the dignity and rights of animals. I couldn't watch the film after hearing the cries of those dogs. Does anyone know if the people responsible for gassing the dogs were named? Love to drop them a line in prison, but more than likely, they're still getting away with murder.

]]> By: Diana https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117439 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117439 I haven't cried that much in a long time, although the dogs that were "humanely" euthanized got the better end of the stick than those that had to, and still have to, live in the deplorable conditions the puppy mill dogs do. I do not understand how people can be so disgusting as to do that to beautiful little creatures. It hurts my heart to know that there is that much suffering out there, not to mention the other pets like cats, rabbits, etc.

]]> By: Ron https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117438 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117438 VERY disturbing documentary. But I agree, the story needs to be told. I've always been meaning to join the ASPCA and after watching this show, joined immediately while the credits will rolling. I've always purchased dogs from breeders but my next pooch will definitely be a rescue. My wife was never a dog person but once we got married she converted. I think she loves our Doberman more than me sometimes but thats ok. 🙂

]]> By: Ali https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117437 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117437 This is sooo sad!! I cant stand people like that, have a heart!! Man the punishment I would give for those who do this and I would have every puppy mill shut down!!! And every shelter a no kill!! So dam stupid… Politicians complain they have no money yet they spend billions of dollars on stupid shit. Especially the mayor in NYC. Like changing st sign from all caps to lower caps so people can see better, or the st in time square. Use that money for more shelters for animals and people. I will make a difference one day!! Sorry for these animals.

]]> By: Kathy https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117436 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117436 very powerful statement about how we treat dogs in this country.Watch this – its an eye-opener. I sobbed and cried for 1 hour and 14 minutes. Dogs are my favorite beings on this planet. Hard to watch…..

]]> By: Simone https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117435 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117435 Watching this immediately made me think of the HOLOCAUST. Putting dogs/cats down the way they showed is one of the most horrifying things I've ever seen. I never cried so hard! We need to convert to an ALL NO KILL SOCIETY!! This documentary is a big wake-up call! I just hope it reaches the people that will learn from it as opposed to the people who already know!

]]> By: Kaitlin Holzapfel https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117434 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117434 I volunteer with three rescues/shelters in my area (near Chicago), so when I came across this film, ai thought, hey…Why not watch this. And beginning from the euthanization of Duke and on…I was a sobbing mess. I have never cried so hard during a movie in my life. The gas chamber is maybe the worst thing I have ever witnessed. I do think everyone should see this movie. It did inspire me to continue to help, but also to think of ways to SOLVE this problem once and for all. My husband tells me we will always have homeless dogs, just like homeless people. Overpopulation is a tough ordeal to solve…but we have to keep trying. These poor dogs break my heart and this movie will stick with me forever.

]]> By: carla https://staging2.theplaylist.net/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-20120618/#comment-117433 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/review-one-nation-under-dog-a-heartbreaking-look-at-americas-relationship-with-canines-251774/#comment-117433 You can follow one of the stars of the film, Julie Adams here:
http://www.facebook.com/JulieAdamsDogRescuer?ref=hl

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