I hope whoever did this is punished harshly! I feel so sorry for that man....

I am so sorry for this man, not only was his dog killed, but the kids taunted him. They need to be severly punished. Anyone capable of such cruelty to animals is capable of anything.

I hope they get the kids that did this to the man's beloved pet. It's most distubing to me because a dog like that trusts people. People that kill dogs and cats start with animals then move on to bigger things like humans. But it's not any less a crime to kill someones pet.

I hope the one they have in custody is one of the two that did it so they can find the 2nd culprit & throw the book @ both of them. Unfortunately, if they are both teens they will probably get out of jail when they turn 18. Let's hope not in this case.

why do people continue to do this..where were they're parents..i wonder what type of house they must have grown up in to behave like this

This is really gross.

Very sick. I hope the kids are punished.

Why are there so many reports about kids doing all these bad things to animals?! They ahould be educated or face the consequences

wow kids get a life. if u have to kidnapp a dog to make ur self feel cool then i hope they find u and treat u the same way u treated the dog

This is sick! Make those kids work in a kennel for a year, under strict supervision.

Why do people do these things to animals It makes me want to cry

These children obviously need help because it won't stop with animals. They need to be in jail where they can get some help.

People or children who kill animals for fun or to get their kicks usually move on to start murdering people. They need counseling and also need to spend time in jail for what they did. Also the parents need to be held accountable for what their unsupervised children were doing.

charge them like adults

We often hear of the cruelty and neglect that man unleashes upon our so-called best friend, the dog. How sad that an animal which has been a significant part of our very survival, going back to when man and dog first partnered for food and security, has become for many an object, a possession, or a nuisance.

Man himself, would perhaps have not survived the many travails he faced, nor the threats to his existence, were it not for his evolving relationship with the wolf, who would ultimately become the dog. The bond between the two was one of both convenience and necessity, providing both with the rewards of social networking or "packing". Man was fairly adept at hunting prey and leaving significant remnants or leftovers, which were easy pickings for the wolf. The wolf’s keen sense of sight, smell, and sound provided vital protection and security alerting man to marauders or dangerous predators. It was by all accounts, a relationship based upon mutual respect and admiration for the skills each possessed.

As man evolved, so too did his needs, and the wolf or dog, became more and more specialized at providing necessary skill sets such as hunting, herding, retrieving, security, etc. Equal to the evolution of man's survival and subsistence needs were his social needs; some of those needs were positive, and some were not so, at least for some. The pleasure of dog companionship apart from merely a working relationship began to develop as a significant aspect for many due to the simple, unconditional, and selfless loyalty the canine is famous for.

As pack animals, canines understood well (due to their descendency from the wolf), the importance of social networking and bonding based upon a hierarchy grounded in trust, stability, mutual respect, and undying loyalty to the pack, or family. They also understood the importance of reinforcing those bonds continually through demonstrations of loyalty, affection, and respect. Thus we began to bond ever more with the canine.

There are however, those among us who have simply never understood the significant role the canine has played in our survival and evolution, or the importance of their social networking which serves as a testament to their enduring legacy as pack animals. It is beyond remarkable to watch a pack of canines interact with one another, creating a network with a hierarchy based up balance, survival, stability, and above all else, longevity of the pack. There are no lies, no deception, no misinformation, and no selfishness practiced nor allowed within the pack, as its very existence is dependent upon stability and balance.

All decisions made by the pack leaders (Alpha male and Alpha female) must be made with the best interests of all pack members in mind or the pack will quickly turn on its leaders and replace them. The pack cannot survive with unstable or selfish pack leaders and that system has allowed canine packs to evolve and survive some of the harshest conditions on earth. It has also allowed them to adapt their skill sets to various needs and demands and equally has allowed them to work closely and affectionately with man as a pack member.

What an incredible gift and responsibility they have entrusted us with, their very souls and lives; and all too often, we betray that trust. How very disheartening a thought that is. I am a firm believer that a human being who does not respect an animal, particularly one who has been so instrumental to our survival, is truly a human being who does not, despite any appearance to the contrary, respect human beings as a whole either.

I do not understand what people get from torturing animal. It makes me wonder what else they are capable of doing.

That's just torture! A kid that tortures and murders an animal will grow up to do the same to people...

I think this is one of the hardest stories I have had to read. I hope he is able to find out what happened to his beloved dog so he can have some closure, etc. I am sure he will never get over this, how could someone? I hope this teen gets the max and I hope the other involved gets caught as well.

I think this is one of my biggest fears. What I would do if this happened to one of my dogs. Not only did these people torture the poor dog but the man also had to be distraught over this. I would be a basketcase. I hope they find them and throw the book at them.

These are you next murder's at work. They need to be put behind bars-they are VERY sick!

I was absolutley appauled when i read this. These are the type of things that i am agenst.

THIS IS NO LESS CRUEL AND INHUMANE THAN HAD IT BEEN A PERSON. VERY SICK AND VERY SAD.

Horrific story. So the 15-year old miscreant is arrested and charged with harassment, making terroristic threats, theft by extortion, etc., yet we can't print his name. What utter nonsens! So what's next. A slap on the wrist for a poor, little, misunderstood, juvenile. Enough of this BS. Lock him and his pal up (he is a coward and will give away the identify of the other little bastard). Throw them in prison with a gang of hardened felons--but felons who love animals. Throw away the key. Let them suffer lonliness as Mr. Whiting is suffering without his companion of ten long years, and let them know pain. Pain like that inflicted on Edna.

Here we go again with a couple of budding serial killers. That poor dog. I hope the other culprit is found, and they both are punished to the full extent of the law, and I also hope they receive intensive counselling, although I am afraid it is too late for that. I feel so sorry for the poor man and his dog both. He apparently relied on the little fellow for companionship, and he is now without his bosom buddy, all for the twisted entertainment of a couple of sadists!

What is wrong with with these teens . Where are there parents? Everyone invloved should be held accountable. This story makes me angry!

It is things like this that make me so sick and angry. It is a good thing I don't know who they are because I would probably go to jail. I think they should be put away for life or be nonexistent. They are evil and will do it again, this is where serial killers come from. They should be tried as adults and convicted of torture and murder and sentenced to life.

How utterly horrible. Rest in peace. I hope that these monsters are found and severly punished.

Who created these monsters, punish them harshly

Here are future serial killers and they have no right to exist on this planet. The whole of society these to be protected from this filth. Where were their parents? Of course, their parents probably created these monsters.

I've got tears in my eyes...this is just too cruel. These kids needs to be charged as adults and put away for good...and their parents need to have their ears boxed!

I'm speechless...and sick.

So sad.

This is such a horrible story. I hope he gets justice for his dog and the pain these teens caused him.

Whya re people like this!! I mean :*( Tjey are sick sick kids and OMG they needs EXTREME amounts of help. f you agree send me a message

They need to lock up this sick juvenile delinquent for a long time.

this is terrible and i feel really bad for the owner but what the kids did to the dog what have the parents taught them! send them to juve!!!!!

I feel sorry for Bill and his dog Edna. This is a horrible thing to endure. I hope they put this kid away for a long time.

That is just so terrible, I hope they find who did that to his poor dog :(

What are we teaching our kids

This is heartbreaking. I hope these teens are prosecuted. Very scary!!

I feel the teenager should be charged as an adult to the full extent of the law.Statistics have shown many times over that children who torture animals often become serial killers.

... ... I just don't even know what to say. An innocent dog killed, a man's heart crushed, and for what? Some SICK, twisted "fun." Where are the parents of this 15 year old? How does such a depraved person remain free in society? There is no justice equal to the crime!

This is a sad story. I would like an update. I hope the people involved are both caught and prosecuted. Statistics show that the majority of serial killers killed, abused and tortured animals in their younger years. Scary stuff!!

is there an update on this

To not only take someones dog and do who knows what with it...but to call and torture the owner with jinggling collars and threats. This is so sad to hear of all these young people behaving like this. It makes this a scary world to live in

Another horrible story of abuse from the "great" commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This sickens me and it is embarrassing to live here.

i hope they go to jail for a long time

These kids need to be punished, then made to speak at high schools about how they ruined an animals life.

Rest in peace.

Who could ever harm or kill such a beautiful girl? I hope the police find the people who behaved in such an eggregious way to torture and kill Edna! They should be tried and convicted of aggravated animal cruelty.