Comments on: He lost his wife, his home, and then his dog

By: Ruby

Ruby — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:58:11 +0000

Update:
A once homeless Dauphin County man was in Federal court Thursday, fighting to get his dog back. But the hearing never happened.

Instead , the attorneys met with the judge behind closed doors. The judge told both sides to try and resolve this out of court. If they can’t, they can come back in 30 days.

73-year-old Miles Thomas walked out of the Federal Courthouse with his attorney, Andrew Ostrowski. But no dog.

” I can’t get into the detail of how it’ll be worked out. I hope in the next 30 days, we can put this litigation behind us and move forward,” said Andrew Ostrowski, attorney for Miles Thomas.

A federal judge ordered Amy Kaunas, the executive director for the Harrisburg Area Humane Society, and Ostrowski to work it out, outside of court.

” I’m going to follow the judge’s orders and not comment on the case,” said Amy Kaunas, after CBS 21 News asked her where Baron will be living, while they continue negotiations.

Kaunas left the courthouse quickly and with security. The Humane Society told CBS 21 News, that they had to hire protection, after receiving a number of terroristic threats, because of this case.

” It’s been rough, it’s been rough. I miss Baron so much. He’s such a part of me,” said Miles Thomas.

CBS 21 News has learned that during the 30 day negotiation period, Miles Thomas could be allowed a few visitations with his buddy Baron.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:27:11 +0000

This is an unbelievably sad commentary on the inhumane treatment handed out by ‘humane’ societies. Not good for the dog, not good for the owner, what the ???? This outright theft of pets has got to stop! Give that poor old man the most important thing in his life back! Utterly cruel doings…

By: Promises Promises

Promises Promises — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:18:44 +0000

So ‘saving’ a dog now involves cruelty to its owner? This is just sick…the dog is probably the *only* good thing left in this man’s life.

We had a case in my area recently where a bunch of hysterical posters on Craigslist were more worried about the plight of a homeless man’s dog than about the plight of the poor man himself. What is wrong with the world?

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:38:15 +0000

God Bless his attorney for taking on this battle – I hope they win. I can’t understand why the Humane Society would need to let it go this far – especially now that he has somewhere to live, give the poor man his dog back! You would think they would want to use their resources where they are needed!

By: KG

KG — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:56:04 +0000

This story is outrageous. Give the dog back to the vet!!!!!

By: Mary Haight

Mary Haight — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:18:53 +0000

Thanks for reporting this, John. I get so annoyed by what happens to our elderly. It is shameful. Hooray for the lawyer helping Mr. Thomas, and I hope Thomas gets enough money award to secure a place to live.

By: Anne'n'Spencer

Anne'n'Spencer — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:15:21 +0000

I’m starting to wonder about the Humane Society. Who died and left them in charge of who gets to have a dog? Last month it was a young disabled girl. This month we have what seems to be a dedicated public servant who has fallen on terrible times. Who’s next?

By: HOB

HOB — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:25:35 +0000

Thank you for putting this up.