Town Hall was filled with supporters of Arthur Sousa at Wednesday’s town council meeting.
BRISTOL — Over 50 people crowded into Town Hall for Wednesday night’s council meeting, holding signs that read: “No farmers. No food. Stop the harassment of Mr. Sousa,” “Bristol firefighters support Arthur Sousa,” and “Slander is a crime. I support Arthur Sousa.”
Arthur Sousa of Bristol sat quietly in the front row. His care for his dogs, chickens and goat was recently criticized by Allyson Cote, a Portsmouth resident who has neither met Mr. Sousa nor witnessed firsthand the condition of the animals and the environment in which they are housed behind Jack’s Salvage on Metacom Avenue.
Supplied with photos of the animals’ pens, Ms. Cote had posted them on her Facebook page recently, with accusations of animal neglect by Mr. Sousa, and encouraged people to write to news agencies if they agreed these were “deplorable conditions.”
This led to a viral outbreak of criticism of Mr. Sousa to the media by people proclaiming to be animal advocates, some from as far away as Europe. The Bristol Phoenix received about 60 e-mails in four days, “demanding an investigation.” The ProJo reported getting 120 e-mails.
After many visits with the animals, the Bristol Police Department and R.I. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA) both determined the animals were in excellent condition and well-loved.
At the request of town Councilor Mary Parella, the topic of “social media animal concerns” was put on last week’s council agenda.
RISPCA investigator Joe Warzycha reported to the council his findings from unannounced inspections of Mr. Sousa’s animals.
“All the animals had food and shelter, more than sufficient, with dry, clean hay for extra insulation,” Mr. Warzycha said. He went on, “In my opinion, the shelters were more than adequate. The owner went above and beyond. One enclosure had a pillow and blanket. All animals were in good condition. The owner had fulfilled all his responsibilities.”
Rumors and photographs led to false accusations, Mr. Warzycha said, and “the situation got carried away.”
Since Ms. Cote is urging animal advocates to get involved, and the allegations hit newspapers and online forums, RISPCA President E.J. Finocchio has pledged $2,000 through RISPCA’s Marvin Fund if Ms. Cote can raise a match through those advocates to build new shelters for Mr. Sousa’s animals. He said she wrote back that she would take it from there, but he has not since heard back from her.
Ms. Parella wasn’t surprised by RISPCA’s findings.
“Our animal control department has a very good reputation statewide,” she said. “I can’t see our animal control officer allowing animal cruelty under any circumstances.”
Ms. Parella then criticized the use of social media against Mr. Sousa.
“People are commenting from all over the world without knowing what they’re talking about,” she said.
Council Vice Chairman David Barboza depicted Mr. Sousa as a valued member of the community.
“Mr. Sousa is typical of what is true and right about Bristol,” Mr. Barboza said, noting that at 93 years old, he is the oldest member of the town’s volunteer fire department, a distinction he was honored for last year. “On behalf of many in our community, we are sorry this has taken place.”
Mr. Barboza’s comments drew a roar of applause from those in the audience.
Michael and David Sousa held signs in support of their grandfather. Before the meeting started, they talked about the complaints.
“You don’t see farmers bringing their cows into the house,” Michael said. “He gets up every day, puts dog food in his beachwagon and goes over there.”
David said the animals are kept at an auto salvage yard, which might have given the wrong impression.
“If it wasn’t a junkyard maybe it would look better,” he said. “Maybe we can go help clean it up a bit and everyone will be happy.”
Mr. Sousa’s attorney, Arthur Reid, was not ready to put the matter to rest. Giving no specific details, Mr. Reid said Mr. Sousa has suffered adversely and that he has filed a lawsuit in Superior Court. Mr. Reid said he expected a constable to be delivering legal documentation to the defendant at that time of the meeting. (Mr. Sousa and John Francis IV, owner of Jack’s Salvage, also filed a no trespass order for the junkyard on Ms. Cote.)
“What happened is horrible,” he said. “I can’t begin to tell you the effect this has on a man his age.”
As he left Town Hall, Mr. Sousa smiled at those in attendance, giving a firm, yet soft handshake to his supporters, and his assurance that he will continue to care for his animals.
Problems go back years
While the allegations were flying about Mr. Sousa, people leaping to his defense mentioned that Mr. Sousa has been the victim of animal thefts. These reports were filed by Mr. Sousa with the police department:
n July 1, 2011: He reported 30 five-week-old chicks were stolen from a pen behind Jack’s Salvage; the lock was cut.
n Nov. 16, 2002: He reported his female beagle, a 20-pound show dog, was stolen from a pen behind Jack’s Salvage; the padlock was broken. It was the second beagle stolen in the past two weeks, he said.
Comments
Labest1 3 months, 1 week ago
This is an article with many misrepresentations. The head of the RISPCA never said the dogs were well loved. In fact, he is using the pictures to try to get a bill passed for stricter laws about animal neglect. Also, how the hell is this about farmers? This guy has some chickens and a goat. This is not about farming. This is about the condition of dogs. Nice way to spin it though. Why don't you print some of the pictures by the way? Like the ones of the rotting dead animals lying around?
tooshay4me 3 months ago
I'm with you on the photos being published, Labest1!!!!
GhostOfBristol 3 months, 1 week ago
If so many people care about Mr Sousa, why is no one helping this old man with his animals? Why is there such a big stink about someone caring about the filth these living creatures are living in? When you you reach a certain age and you can't drive anymore you lose your license. When you reach a certain age and you can't care for something properly you should lose whatever it is especially when its living. 50 people at a meeting with signs is 50 people that should be helping thy neighbor.
JoannaJayPesare 3 months ago
Funny, when will this very Simple and Very Important question, from many, be Answered? Hmmmmm....
ekwasp75 3 months ago
Those people do care about Mr. Sousa, those animals as you put just might give Mr. Sousa a good reason for living, he loves those Animals! They are the reason he lives to care for something good on this Earth. If all of you put as much time in trying to verbally, socialy, ruining and demoralizing this man and his animal friends! You instead help Mr. Sousa like Good People should! There are people staving on this earth and just like these animals you would probably turn your Back on them as well!!
RisingPhoenix 3 months ago
Seems the majority of ppl in RI are blind, deaf, dumb or retarded. What a load of CRAP. If this guy "loves his animals" so much...why do they live in squalor without PROPER shelter. And I don't give a rat's ASS what RI law ( or the LACK of it ) says. This is INHUMANE and DEPLORABLE. If those were children they'd be in foster care so fast people's heads would spin. And the RISPCA is an utter DISGRACE as are the Bristol town officials and police. I've seen better conditions for animals is 3rd world countries.
sam 3 months, 1 week ago
Dear Labest1 - How much more do you people want to do to this poor man? Leave him alone. If there are multiple officials indicating that the animals are fine, well fed and well cared for, then who are you or any of us, to question their judgement. For one more time, I would like to suggest that you and and your ilk conscentrate your energies on animals (and children), who are actually being abused every day in this State and leave Mr. Sousa alone. According to the article, this issue & the individual who is responsible for falsely accusing Mr. Sousa & Mr. Francis is currently involved in litigation. I think we all need to let Mr. Sousa and Mr. Francis be and let the lawyer and the judge deal with the trespassers, cyber-harassers and slanderers. P.S. As far as those pictures that you refer to, how to you know that they are real and have not been altered, as in "photo shop" ?
tooshay4me 3 months ago
Dear Sam....have you not seen the deplorable conditions these animals are living in? How would you like to be confined to a very small space 24/7? Why don't you go live in those conditions and see how you like it then? It's people like you that cause people like us to fight even harder against animal abuse/cruelty!!! You can't stop us!!!
GhostOfBristol 3 months, 1 week ago
Oh yeah and every time I go to Stop and Shop there is always loose chickens all over the place, so are they stolen or loose?
K9Network 3 months, 1 week ago
I would like to address a couple of issues that are frankly incorrect, the first being about the pillow and the blanket that the animals now are using for comfort. The defendant gave her informer a handmade light blue square satin pillow made for her own cat, by the defendants mother in law. The blanket was also given to the informer by the defendant, it is navy blue and mauve in color, if RISCPA was there they have photos of the pillow. The property is locked so an unannounced visit to the property is not possible.
Now to address the slander issue, the defendant did not slander anyone, saying Neglect is not a crime under the Rhode Island animal laws.
As far as No Food No Farms, I am in full support as I grew up farming and farm even now as an adult, I raise chickens, piegons, llamas, alpaca, sheep, and goats, but I will tell you that farms do not look like the one I have seen pictures of in Jacks, this is in no way a farm, and these animals even if kept as hunting dogs are in no way kept the way they should be.
tooshay4me 3 months ago
I'll back you up on this one too, K9Network!!!! We will not be silenced!!!
K9Network 3 months, 1 week ago
If my post above is removed, (like the other one) I have screen shot it and it will be sent to all other media outlets.
Labest1 3 months, 1 week ago
Sam - I do not want to slander Mr. Sousa. I feel bad for him quite frankly. He probably does love his animals very much. But the conditions in which he has them are not the way dogs should be kept. I know these pictures are not photo shopped because I know where they came from and the person who took them loves Mr. Sousa and is just very concerned for the animals. The defendant in the lawsuit did not take these pics. No dog should be kept in a pen every day, only to be let out once a week for a walk and hunting. No dog should be without water and if you tell me he goes and gives him water I will tell you that that doesn't mean crap if the temperatures are below freezing. THE WATER IS FROZEN! and believe me, me and my "ilk" spend plenty of energy on animals that are abused. Mostly adopting, donating, volunteering, etc. What do you do for your community? I would never harass Mr. Sousa and if anyone did, they are insensitive asses. But just because he is a sweet old man, doesn't mean he can be neglectful to animals. RI needs to change its policies.
sam 3 months ago
What a bunch of pompous baloney there labfest. You don't know Mr. Sousa, you don't know Sam, and you don't know the meaning of the term 'NEGLECT", despite so many attestations to the contrary by local and state officials. If you are so vehement, then why not sign your real name and contact info. so that we can address your comments in a direct and legal manner. You cyberstalk, don't use your real name, what a pile of bs.
Go public, I will be happy to pursue your allegations in a court of law.
sam 3 months, 1 week ago
It seems to me that there have been quite a lot of people trespassing on Mr. Francis' property, but that is not up me to pursue. If this individual that you are referring to, "loves Mr. Sousa", she has a funny way of showing it. It is disconcerting to me to think that people seem to be "spying" on Mr. Sousa and his animals. How else would anyone know when these animals are fed, exercised and given water. I guess it'll all be revealed in court soon enough and we can all finally solve the mystery of who trespassed, who took the pictures (if they are real), who is monitoring Mr. Sousa's comings and goings, who took the 2 dogs, who took the baby chicks, etc. Maybe you are right, and law enforcement can turn their full attention to ensuring that every cow, deer, chicken, duck, goose, cat, dog, rabbit and goat in the State of RI are living in residential homes. That way, murders, drug dealers and child abusers will be free to conduct their business without worry of being harassed by the police. BTW: I also am involved with animal adoption, donating and volunteering and I am able to recogize animal abuse and neglect because I have seen some horrific examples of such abuse and neglect. Additionally, I can also recognize that slander, stalking and harassment are crimes.
tooshay4me 3 months ago
Yes, the truth will be revealed and it will be the wrongdoings of this "innocent" old man. You, sir, are the ignorant one and you are also slandering, stalking, and harassing those who are here to fight for animal rights. You then, are just as guilty!!!
RisingPhoenix 3 months ago
And just HOW do you know that the person who actually took the photos doesn't have access to the property and doesn't know the owner ? If they do... then it's NOT trespassing. Also it's possible to take photos w/o actually being on the property which is completely legal as well. This lawsuit is going to be one helluva stretch. The prosecutor is going to have to spin and twist the hell out of it as well as manufacture false "evidence" to get this to fly.
justthefacts 3 months, 1 week ago
Once again an attempt to divert attention from the truth:
It is quite clear the blankets, pillow, hay were provided by someone other than anyone claiming they take care of these animals. A detailed description of the items including color, shape, and pattern has been provided of the items -- provided for the animals by the very same person now being sued. Someone went above and beyond, and it was no one who it sitting here with all your righteous indignation. The RISPCA most likely would have taken photos --- you want your proof of WHO is telling the truth --- go get them, I don't see anyone admitting they didn't put those items in there. But they are happy to take credit for it.
The dogs were stolen in 2002? So the generous people who have provided food and bedding have been lying in wait for a decade? That's just ludicrous.
It's very likely the chicks were eaten by the now dead raccoon's that are decomposing near the hen houses.
Libel is also a crime.
sam 3 months, 1 week ago
You are right when you say that libel is also a crime, but I think that you are unclear as to the correct definition. After reading it, I think it may clarify for you and others that this is exactly what happened in the crusade against Mr. Sousa.
LIBEL: 1) n. to publish in print (including pictures), writing or broadcast through radio, television or film, an untruth about another which will do harm to that person or his/her reputation, by tending to bring the target into ridicule, hatred, scorn or contempt of others. Libel is the written or broadcast form of defamation, distinguished from slander, which is oral defamation. It is a tort (civil wrong) making the person or entity (like a newspaper, magazine or political organization) open to a lawsuit for damages by the person who can prove the statement about him/her was a lie. Publication need only be to one person, but it must be a statement which claims to be fact and is not clearly identified as an opinion. While it is sometimes said that the person making the libelous statement must have been intentional and malicious, actually it need only be obvious that the statement would do harm and is untrue
RisingPhoenix 3 months ago
That's just it... he'll have to prove it was a lie which we all know it ISN'T and/or malicious ( which we all know it ISN'T). Any citizen with any semblance of ETHICS and a CONSCIENCE has the MORAL OBLIGATION to report any behavior that can be construed as abuse or neglect. Well... the pictures DO NOT LIE and HUNDREDS, if not THOUSANDS of people have seen them and we are able to make a judgement w/o having to know ANYTHING about the "owner". We can SEE the disgustingly deplorable conditions with our own eyes. Secondly...the owner was NEVER addressed by name.... by ANYONE. Nor was anyone instructed or encouraged to contact him or do ANYTHING other than contact the MEDIA , the RISPCA and demand an investigation. PERIOD. The generic term "OWNER" is NOT a name so how is saying "owner" libelous or slanderous ? How is demanding that law enforcement and the animal welfare agency do an investigation of the conditions these poor animals are forced to live in "libel or slander" ? This situation is no different than HUNDREDS that are documented and reported by animal welfare agencies and activists all over the world EVERY SINGLE DAY. I myself have been involved in NUMEROUS similar cases where the animals have been REMOVED and the "owner/s" have been PROSECUTED. Just because a bunch of small town hicks can't recognize IMPROPER care and inadequate shelter or because your backwards town/state doesn't have any laws that actually PROTECT animals like other states do... DOES NOT mean the conditions they are living in are acceptable. They sure the hell aren't acceptable in any state I've ever lived in.
justthefacts 3 months, 1 week ago
Once again:
It is quite clear the blankets, pillow, hay were provided by someone other than anyone claiming they take care of these animals. A detailed description of the items including color, shape, and pattern has been provided of the items -- provided for the animals by the very same person now being sued. Someone went above and beyond, and it was no one who it sitting here with all your righteous indignation. The RISPCA most likely would have taken photos --- you want your proof of WHO is telling the truth --- go get them, I don't see anyone admitting they didn't put those items in there. But they are happy to take credit for it.
The dogs were stolen in 2002? So the generous people who have provided food and bedding have been lying in wait for a decade? That's just ludicrous.
It's very likely the chicks were eaten by the now dead raccoon's that are decomposing near the hen houses.
Libel is a crime. In saying that, you need to accuse a person of a crime. At no time did the defendant commit libel or slander. No person was ever named, except by you Sam. Additionally, RI law pertaining to animals does not include the term neglect. You cannot accuse someone of a crime that ISNT one. So slander in this case did not happen. Libel however DID happen in the article where it states Ms. Cote made accusations against Mr.Sousa. A full retraction by the journalist is in order. That did not happen.
Those pictures were provided to our State Senators by someone other than the defendant, in order to build the case for passing legislation to better protect our animals and the environment in which they are housed. By questioning their authenticity you are discrediting highly credentialed experts. There is no doubt they are 100% real.
bristolite 3 months ago
Crazy cat people! These are the same IDIOTS that want to spend $2 million on an animal shelter!
tooshay4me 3 months ago
Ignorant inbreds....
sam 3 months ago
I believe that the 2002 was a typo - 1 dog was stolen in 2010 and the other, last year. The baby chicks were put into a dog carrier (also owned by Mr. Sousa and was stolen, too) and were taken after the lock on their cage was broken. I don't know of too many raccoons (even if they were rabid) who would be capable of such a trick. Surely, someone walking in the Stop & Shop parking lot would think it strange to see a raccoon carrying a dog carrier, wouldn't you think? All accusations against Mr. Sousa were done on a very public forum by Ms. Cote, according to the paper. I believe it was on her FB, and it was not necessary to hack anyone's account to obtain that info. She said what she said and backpedaling and saying her account was hacked is not going to change that situation. Also, thank you for the many clues that allowed us to ID one of the photographers. It is funny because Mr. Sousa and his wife were always so nice to this individual, treating her son like their grandson, when they lived next door to the Sousas. it is very sad when someone like that, does something like this. People need to MYOB. no matter how helpful that you think you are being.
tooshay4me 3 months ago
Mind your own business? OMG!!! Are you kidding me??? Let's see...if you EVER get mugged/shot/stabbed/broken into....I pray that everyone will MIND THEIR OWN BUSINESS!!! What an ignorant thing to say....gohd, where were you born???
JoannaJayPesare 3 months ago
Sam,Sam ,Sam. That is your Real Name right? Instead of YOU deciding what Causes the public should take on "child abuse" and what ever other ideas you have, You could be using all your spare time To help Mr Sousa's Animals get out of the conditions he needs help with right? You are wasting valuable time typing all your thoughts and letting us Know about what you have found out while doing your 'detective work' spying or whatever!! As far as "spying" and Having whistle-blowers to defend the Innocent, I,am all for it. I do not understand why you are not but also do not need to understand. Spying and whistle-blowing is what's helping Create Public Education & outcry To STOP puppy Mill's from operating, Circus animals from being Abused and so on, need i say More?
tooshay4me 3 months ago
BRAVO!!!!
justthefacts 3 months ago
Sam this is very confusing. The article says 2 dogs, 2 weeks apart, 10 years ago. Were reports filed for each dog? Surely they must have been. The chicks were in a 'pen' according to the article. Even under the loosest interpretation, a dog carrier doesn't match. Finally, that means the pictures are indeed real. You just verified it. Very sad, all the way around.
JoannaJayPesare 3 months ago
Sam, why isn't your full name up Also, If i read Back you wanted full names to use Legally?Bring it on!! The Sousa Family are the Folks who stated How many times He went to visit, feed the Animals. "once MAYBE twice a day', and on some Saturdays get to run". I have never read they got out of their Cages everyday. I highly Doubt that at all from the CONDITIONS and the age of this POOR guy he is able to do that. Please direct me to that very Useful information.
JoannaJayPesare 3 months ago
One Last Note!!!
I can see this DUMP of a place On My Google Earth and can surely stand in stop shop plaza with my long 'telephoto lens' and take pictures without a problem, it would be perfectly LEGAL!! As pictures speak and I will not need to. As far as "Photoshop" Please, Unfortunately, That is not needed in animal cases, If I thought that this case was founded on some 'superimposed pictures of a dead Chicken, raccoon and a Open wound on the neck of an Animal, I would not be here! . No farmers no food"? Eggs from this place would be nothing less than very Scary!!! Get all those poor Animals OUT OF THERE. I, have yet to see even ONE picture of the dogs EVER out of their cages?? isn't that strange with all the support (50 people holding signs) the Owner is supposedly getting to help with the Conditions.Why are the conditions still that of a JUNK YARD and not a FARM! More like 'Dirty Unhappy, Junkyard Animals No food.' Get it Together, Town of Bristol. Starting to remind me of something out of the Movie DELIVERANCE!!
tooshay4me 3 months ago
I would love to "like" this comment a hundred times!!!
sam 3 months ago
joanna, joanna, joanna, it is you and your ilk who continue to perpetuate these lies and misrepresentations of the truth. Actually, joanna, are you even from town or are you like so many of the others, from Utah, iowa, Philadelphia, Portsmouth, New Zealand, etc. Why is it ok with you that everyone else expresses their thoughts, but you take offense when I follow suit? Help me understand that? Also, why are you all still after this man when RISPCA, Bristol ACOs and the police found the animals to be in good condition. I can not even bother discussing the issue with you people anymore.
We'll see what happens in court, I guess, as I previously posted. PS I do not see anyone but you (if that is your real name) posting their names.
JoannaJayPesare 3 months ago
Sam, I live In RI, And have never seen conditions like these before! Kind of embarrassing no? And If you had read the article, The RISPCA said they were Healthy and up to date on their shots! Dr F, Actually stated he WAS "OPPOSED to the living conditions" How do you get to pick and choose what is really stated. Also, I have know issue with you expressing your thoughts at all! When did I ever state otherwise? But, I have yet to see any of the so called SUPPORTERS show any evidence of the conditions changing or the dogs getting "ALL LOVED UP AND WALKED" So Of course you don't want to bother discussing the ISSUE NOW, Because, you Sam, do not have any answers!!! My Name is On all My Social Media? I am not hiding from anything SAM!!
tooshay4me 3 months ago
Sam....tell me your full name and address and I'll tell you mine.
GhostOfBristol 3 months ago
You know in the time it took all of us to write all of this we could have all gotten together and helped clean this up if allowed. I am just saying is all.
JoannaJayPesare 3 months ago
I agree, Why haven't the local supporters Started a group to do this? It has yet to be answered. I am sure supporters for the owner and people strongly against the conditions would show up, and offer a lending hand with kindness and Respect!! Any Takers In Bristol? Sounds like a peaceful deal, but now with the lawsuit being first priority and a complete waste of money that could be used for this clean up...I do not know.:(
GhostOfBristol 3 months ago
I am willing to volunteer IF allowed.
bristolite 3 months ago
Why do you think you need to help Mr. Sousa - I don't recall him asking for help. Please keep your liberal elite, tree hugging, love and peace crap to yourself.
JoannaJayPesare 3 months ago
Why? Why you ask?LOL ... Well besides the Obvious, because cowardly closed minded, Anti love and peace folks like You, haven't got off your lazy A** to do one thing to help!!! Wow, again, The Redneck mentality...
bristolite 3 months ago
My point is HE DIDN'T ASK FOR YOUR "HELP". What makes you think he wants "help".
JoannaJayPesare 3 months ago
Yea exacyly what i thought you... have done nothing!!! Again, Not about him, its about the animals, they need help. Got that? They need to be taken anyway. We'll see what happens when the temps hit freezing this weekend. Then the law WILL APPLY!!!
tooshay4me 3 months ago
We don't want to help Mr. Sousa...we want to help the animals. Why does ignorance run rampant in this world???
Labest1 3 months ago
I love these people who say "mind your own business". If we were meant to mind our own business there would not be agencies like the SPCA, Social Services, etc. These agencies are meant for people to speak out against abuses, anonymously, btw. AND THE RISPCA DID NOT SAY THESE ANIMALS ARE LIVING IN PROPER CONDITIONS!! They said they are living within the terms of the law and could not do anything about it!!! Sooooo, if the laws in Bristol are not caught up to the real world, then the mission is to get those laws updated. . Providence has laws on the books about leaving dogs in this condition. In Providence, this man's dogs would have been taken away, or, at the very least, conditions would have had to change. So wouldn't you want your town to be up to par with other RI towns when it comes to the safety of animals? And Sam, are you threatening me with libel? LOL! so free speech is off the books in Bristol too? please, quote something I said that falls under the laws of "libel".
bristolite 3 months ago
Laworst1 - You're just another Obama loving liberal. Take down that banner in Cranston - separation of church and state - but force Catholic institutions to provide birth control. I guess you do know better.
tooshay4me 3 months ago
Bristolite...personally...I can't stand Obama, but to watch ignorance take control over the welfare of any living creature is absolutely inhumane. If you consider the mistreatment of these animals okay, then you, sir or madam, are inhumane. I wish people like you would stop breeding!!!
tooshay4me 3 months ago
What's really upsetting is that the focus is being taken off of these poor animals and onto this old man. If he really loves his animals, then give them up for adoption...period!!! If these people really love this old man, Mr. Sousa, then they should get off their lazy butts and go help clean this area up for these poor animals who obviously, have no rights in their eyes. I can't even begin to imagine how these people treat their kids or even each other. Quoting Albert Einstein, "The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything." The lack of compassion towards these animals living conditions and Mr. Sousa's inability to truly take care of them shown in this neighborhood will be it's own demise in the end. Animal rights will prevail!!!
ekwasp75 3 months ago
God Bless All of You Who Are Willing To Stand Up For Mr. Sousa!!!Strong**
justthefacts 3 months ago
After viewing the video of the Town Council Meeting - Once again:
It is quite clear the blankets, pillow, hay were provided by someone other than anyone claiming they take care of these animals. A detailed description of the items including color, shape, and pattern has been provided of the items -- provided for the animals by the very same person now being sued. Someone went above and beyond, and it was no one who it sitting here with all your righteous indignation. The RISPCA most likely would have taken photos --- you want your proof of WHO is telling the truth --- go get them, I don't see anyone admitting they didn't put those items in there. But they are happy to take credit for it.
bristolite 3 months ago
the last time i check i still lived in AMERICA. no law are being broken - all you crazy animal freaks don't like what's going on but its just to bad for you you're a vegan great - i eat meat - you don't like it - tough you love animals - great - go love animals in your way - leave others alone
justthefacts 3 months ago
Bristolite, I see where you're getting your perspective from. However, there is proof those housing items came from someone other than the folks claiming credit. Which can be produced at any time. Also, you simply do not know all the facts yet. SOMEONE else, who I believe Sam on here confirmed the existence of (if you scroll up) has been caring for these animals for years. And is prepared to come forward with multiple folks to support their testimony. While I respect your right to free speech, you need to respect the actual facts... which it would seem a lot of people are trying vehemently to shift attention from or sweep under the rug. Again, this is very sad, all the way around.
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