
I'm not sure where this ranks on the list of Things We Should Have Seen Coming, but admit it; you didn't even blink reading the above headline. From
KCRA.com -- Sacramento's breaking news, weather, traffic and NBA stars neglecting their dog leader:
Ron Artest, the Sacramento Kings star forward, is under criminal investigation on suspicion of animal cruelty.
Placer County animal control officers took custody of his black-and-white female Great Dane on Monday. She is now being treated by a veterinarian.
Oh, no, a Great Dane, Ron? Come on! A hairless Mexican
Xoloitzcuintle. . . yeah, sure, that I can understand. But a Great Dane, man? Pathetic.
Neighbors said the dog is often left alone in the yard for months at a time without food and water. They said animal control has taken custody of his dogs on at least three other occasions.
If convicted, Artest could face a fine of up to $20,000.
Not surprisingly,
Sactown Royalty is all over this story.
Free Socks!
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 3)
2-10-2007 @ 12:03AM
Janet said...
Ron isn't a bad guy... He admitted there was a problem. Apparently, he hired the WRONG DUDE to take care of his dogs and he also said that one of his other dogs (he has 4) dominated all the food. If Ron was truly an animal abuser, ALL the dogs would be skinny -- and they would have taken them ALL away. Ron is 28, has 3 wonderful young children, a wife, a very demanding career, a music business, a 5 acre estate and 4 dogs. Perhaps he is overwhelmed by it all. Hopefully, once he gets SOCKS back, the NEW puppy caretaker he hired will make sure he is properly taken care of.
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2-10-2007 @ 3:48PM
rod hugh said...
Come on ppl...get the hate stick out of your butt long enough to look at the facts. The complainers said the dog was left fot months at a time without food or water? Do you actually think a dog could last for MONTHS without food or water. This guy may be a pain but come on.
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2-12-2007 @ 8:51AM
ralph said...
Someone should leave dumb ass Janet #22 and pinhead rod hugh locked up with no food and water, or maybe get to know that filthy low life piece of dung Ron Fartest personal and up close, and maybe they would be less likely to defend pond scum like that retard Fartest
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2-12-2007 @ 8:52AM
Kim said...
This is a good sign of his deepest character...I am a Laker fan, true to heart and I am NOW glad we didn't pick him up at the time we had an opportunity. What a true DOG he is not be be kind to his OWN dog. Anyone here know how to spell Scumbag? Wait...I will give it a try..umm..R..O..N..Artest! yeah, that's it!
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2-12-2007 @ 8:51AM
Mary Myers said...
Now,now, if anybody had any sense they'd know the dog
would be dead by the time Artest returned home. I think he probably has someone at the house that takes care of things there. This is just more crap against a top notch basket ball player. Cut the crap and grow up folks!!
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2-12-2007 @ 8:51AM
David said...
He is living proof you cannot polish a terd. He just continues to screw up. When will he be held accountable? He can barely speak because he has so few brain cells - even though he supposedly attended college for free. I am just glad he is out of Indy. He used to regularly park in handicap spots because he felt entitled due his status. What is next? Don't forget he also has kids? Just think this superstar has kids. Isn't world lucky to have him. How about we leave this worthless thug outside for weeks with no food or water. Teach this SOB a lesson!
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2-12-2007 @ 8:51AM
herschel said...
Thanks David #27 for telling it the way it is. As a Sac Kings fan I'm ashamed to have an A-HOLE like ARTEST EVEN LIVING IN SACRAMENTO.
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2-12-2007 @ 8:51AM
Hockenberry said...
Hey Mary Myers you moron. I guess the authorities are just making this all up about the dog left without food and water. Maybe they are just all racists..yeah that's it. Artest is just a pillar of society. Perhaps he should be elected mayor or get his face on a cereal box or something. You are a complete IGNORAMUS.
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2-12-2007 @ 12:49PM
CATHY M said...
MAYBE HE COULDN'T AFFORD A DOGSITTER......WHAT A JERK
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2-12-2007 @ 6:56AM
Christie said...
I am an animal lover we have 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 birds and 3 fish people who abuse animals should be treated the same as people who abuse children. Your pets are an extension of your family and should be treated as such. Ron Artest has no class on the basketball court why do people expect him to have class off the court? And just think people are paying him to act like an ass...Hopefully he will not be in the NBA for long and I will not have to hear his name again.
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2-12-2007 @ 9:52AM
GARY JONES said...
Stop attending games in any city he plays in-write companies who sponsor NBA games-maybe someone will get the message
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2-12-2007 @ 11:20AM
Jeff S. said...
What a piece of garbage, yet another thug in da NBA Hood. Who is the real animal here Ron or the Dogs? I say Ron... Deal or No Deal?
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2-12-2007 @ 3:47PM
Vickie said...
If professional baseball players can be banned from ever playing again (Pete Rose)...why doesn't society push for all the other professional overpaid athletic lawbreakers to follow the suit?
They should have a clause in every professional contract that if they (the athlete) is convicted of a crime, they lose their contract. Any honorable law-abiding citizen wouldn't have a problem with signing such a contract. A simple fine means nothing to these atheletes - they've got the money to throw away because they are ridiculously overpaid to begin with.
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2-12-2007 @ 9:52PM
Jennifer McPhee said...
I think Ron Artest should have been more responsible. A simple fine is not going to be enough for a man who makes so much money. All he had to do was get a reputable individual to look after his dog while he was away. He has enough money to do that!!!
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2-12-2007 @ 1:08PM
Bugsi said...
Dogs should never be left outside for long periods of time, they get aggressive and destructive. Some men should not have children OR pets, looks like that goes for this situation too.
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2-13-2007 @ 8:53AM
Ed Miller said...
The owners, the coaches and the fans have created these people. No matter what they do, the fans still insist on going to the games and watching these "professionals" play ball. The owners and the coaches will do anything to keep them on the team, no matter what kind of crime they may commit, because after all its not about how unlawfull they may be "Its all about winning" PATHETIC!!!!!
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2-13-2007 @ 5:18AM
voodoo said...
WHAT DO YOU CALL A 6-9 TURD WHO CAN PLAY BASKETBALL AND ABUSE ANIMALS AT THE SAME TIME ?
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2-12-2007 @ 7:43PM
Artest should be ashamed BUT said...
Artest is a selfish boor and now stands accused of abusing animals. It's my belief that for his indiscretions, now harmful of animals AND people, he should be treated as they would treat him in SE Asia. 12 Strokes of the ROTAN and 90 days in PUDU, Kuala Lumpur's in city prison. In SE Asia, people who are imprisoned are cared for by their loved ones, while incarcerated. Do you think Artest would eat well or would the populace and the animals, ignore him: I know the people would...animals may be kinder
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2-14-2007 @ 8:56AM
Feed the dog said...
Well, it can be possible that it was being left outside for months at a time with no food and water because the neighbors said they were feeding it and one person bought it a water thing. So, yes it is possible for the dog not to be dead.
And is #20 Artest himself? "He admitted there was a problem??? No he blamed other people and didn't take responsibility. First it was the person he hired wasn't coming over and then he got a "new" person to do the job. Then it was his bulldog's fault. Even if his other animals are dominating the food, it is his responsibility as a pet owner to make sure all of his pets are getting along. If you have tried everything and they still can't get along, then you get rid of one. End of story. Point is, he isn't taking responsibility for his actions in this. Animal Control left a notice. He didn't remedy the situation. His dog got taken away. What they need to do is not give it back.
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2-15-2007 @ 5:03AM
Hizzy Mizzy said...
I am the hugest Kings fan, and I freaking HATE Ron Artest. And now, I think he is totally disgusting. What an awful person.....Just an absolute waste of air. What an unbelievable piece of garbage. I HATE HIM. The dude has mulit-millions and no freaking brains. He is just disgusting.....absolutely disgusting. THIS will be the final blow that crushes him. What a total JERK! SHUN NHIM! Everytime he gets the ball, BOO HIM. Everytime he steps on the court, BOO HIM! I dont' care, I will wear my Kings gear, and BOO HIM! He is a horrible human being.....proven over, and over, and over......
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HIM!!!!!
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