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Marthe48

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5. He was being trained to be a service dog

Reply to Liberal In Texas (Original post)

Wed Jun 18, 2025, 06:34 PM

Jun 18

through Helping Paws. But Gilbert was thought to be too friendly to be a service dog, so the Hortman's adopted him. They had previously raised a service dog through the same org. Devastating for the survivors.

Not the first rwnj dog killer, won't be the last.

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George Takei: RIP Gilbert [View all] Liberal In Texas Jun 18 OP

FUCK! CoopersDad Jun 18 #1

I hope so MustLoveBeagles Jun 18 #2

It's not just him, it's all the Maggots that JMCKUSICK Jun 18 #3

Drawn & Quartered ZDU Jun 18 #4

He was being trained to be a service dog Marthe48 Jun 18 #5

So he wasn't able to do what he was learning to do, but instead of dragging him to the quarry, they adopted him instead? Xavier Breath Jun 18 #8

Heaven ... Dem_in_Nebr. Jun 18 #6

WHEN is enough really, Formally, FINALLY enough? calimary Jun 18 #7

Not surprised North Coast Lawyer Jun 18 #9

R-I-P Gilbert 🙏🐶 Raine Jun 18 #10

Has trmp uttered one single word on this murder he inspired? spanone Jun 18 #11

Just read that Gilbert was so badly wounded the family had to have him put down the next day. Liberal In Texas Jun 19 #12

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