Tech XX has Passed Away?!

I just saw this info on facebook from LA Tech:

http://www.facebook.com/latech

Update/Statement re: Tech XX

Early Wednesday afternoon, Louisiana Tech University learned of the passing of Tech XX through the following communication from Dr. Patrick Sexton.

Regretfully, I learned this morning that through negligence of an employee, Tech XX was left outside too long on Sunday evening and passed away from a heat stroke. That employee unfortunately chose to handle it the wrong way and attempted to cover it up. Due to this negligence, the employee is no longer employed by Sexton Animal Health Center.

My family, my staff and I are extremely upset at this tragic turn of events as I know the entire Louisiana Tech Family is as well. Tech XX was a member of our immediate family and a daily part of our lives for the past four years. We are devastated over the circumstances of his passing and there will be a large void in our hearts for some time to come. As with any family member, we will spend considerable time grieving his passing.

Patrick R. Sexton, DVM

Statement from Louisiana Tech University:

“Louisiana Tech University was saddened to learn of Tech XX’s passing this past Sunday evening. He will be remembered for being a fan favorite and a symbol of the spirit of Louisiana Tech.

Since becoming our official mascot in 2008, Tech XX received superior care and a loving home from Dr. Patrick Sexton and, despite the unfortunate circumstances of the past few days, we are grateful for all he and his family have done for our beloved mascot.

Tech XX was a cherished member of the Louisiana Tech Family and, together, we will all grieve his passing.”

Was never missing. Left outside and died of heat stroke. :furious3:

Update/Statement re: Tech XX

Early Wednesday afternoon, Louisiana Tech University learned of the passing of Tech XX through the following communication from Dr. Patrick Sexton.

Regretfully, I learned this morning that through negligence of an employee, Tech XX was left outside too long on Sunday evening and passed away from a heat stroke. That employee unfortunately chose to handle it the wrong way and attempted to cover it up. Due to this negligence, the employee is no longer employed by Sexton Animal Health Center.

My family, my staff and I are extremely upset at this tragic turn of events as I know the entire Louisiana Tech Family is as well. Tech XX was a member of our immediate family and a daily part of our lives for the past four years. We are devastated over the circumstances of his passing and there will be a large void in our hearts for some time to come. As with any family member, we will spend considerable time grieving his passing.

Patrick R. Sexton, DVM

Statement from Louisiana Tech University:

“Louisiana Tech University was saddened to learn of Tech XX’s passing this past Sunday evening. He will be remembered for being a fan favorite and a symbol of the spirit of Louisiana Tech.

Since becoming our official mascot in 2008, Tech XX received superior care and a loving home from Dr. Patrick Sexton and, despite the unfortunate circumstances of the past few days, we are grateful for all he and his family have done for our beloved mascot.

Tech XX was a cherished member of the Louisiana Tech Family and, together, we will all grieve his passing.”

It was a cover-up the entire time. Wow.

This is a horrible and unfortunate series of events.


RIP Tech XX.

OMG. Our worst nightmare. So sorry for all involved, so, so sorry. RIP Dos Equis, you will be missed by us all.

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Sucks. Also I didn't see your thread before I posted mine. Admins help me out?

This really upsets me and makes me angry as hell!!!!

What a fool whoever that employee was

This is a criminal act and charges should be pursued.

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Originally Posted by Tech15

What a fool whoever that employee was

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Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde

This is a criminal act and charges should be pursued.

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Would neutering the guy that did it and spaying her if a girl be a tad too harsh? :argue:

What did the employee do with the body for the past 2-3 days?!!? Just dumped it somewhere? ...our poor dog... Past time for a change in how we handle this...

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Originally Posted by Tech15

What a fool whoever that employee was

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and to fool everyone into believing XX was gone... that means the employee found XX dead and "did away" with him to make it look as though he ran off or was stolen.

He needs to be disciplined in the Rabbs parking lot by some Tech students

Wow. Sorry for the Tech family. Even more sorry for the pup.

Surely, someone that works at an animal clinic wouldn't have the heart to jsut "do away" with the body of a beloved pet and mascot. If so then I think Dr. Sexton needs to take a look at who he is hiring to work at his business.

Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!

We need to make sure that we never have another bulldog that is handled the way this one was.

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Horrible news, this is a horrible incident overall.

I am extremely upset about this!!!! :furious3:

Tech XX you will be missed. :( :bigcry:

There needs to be some adjustments made for Tech XXI. Tech XIX suffered heat stroke and was retired and now Tech XX died of heat stroke. Its no secret that Bulldogs don't do well with heat. There needs to be preventive measures put in place to ensure that we don't lose another Tech to such circumstances.

I hope all you people in Ruston that used Sexton to take care of your pets, drop him immediately. Let him move his clinic to BR.

Please go to the Facebook page, all I see are comments about how sad it is, yes it's sad, but more so Tech students and alums should be PISSED. Our Admin have mismanaged the handling of our sacred mascot, yet again and we must not accept and move on, it is well past time to change!

http://www.google.com/url?source=img...cBMSlq6fg1bsXg

http://www.google.com/url?source=img...Sf-cko-uFJS07g

This is the kind of thing I want to see. UGA lays on a bag of ice and they built an air conditioned dog house for him to make sure he stays cool. Something like that needs to happen if Tech XXI is going to come to football games. The early season heat is just to much for a bulldog.

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Originally Posted by LThoo

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http://www.google.com/url?source=img...Sf-cko-uFJS07g

This is the kind of thing I want to see. UGA lays on a bag of ice and they built an air conditioned dog house for him to make sure he stays cool. Something like that needs to happen if Tech XXI is going to come to football games. The early season heat is just to much for a bulldog.

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I'd say we wait a couple of days, and then I feel that this board should come up with some very strong suggestions for the university regarding our next mascot.

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Originally Posted by GermDawg

Please go to the Facebook page, all I see are comments about how sad it is, yes it's sad, but more so Tech students and alums should be PISSED. Our Admin have mismanaged the handling of our sacred mascot, yet again and we must not accept and move on, it is well past time to change!

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That's bullshit. Having a bulldog cared for by a vet and his family is the best life a high maintenance dog could have.

Negligence on the part of the vet's office (and the vet with whom the buck stops) is the issue.

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Originally Posted by LThoo

http://www.google.com/url?source=img...cBMSlq6fg1bsXg

http://www.google.com/url?source=img...Sf-cko-uFJS07g

This is the kind of thing I want to see. UGA lays on a bag of ice and they built an air conditioned dog house for him to make sure he stays cool. Something like that needs to happen if Tech XXI is going to come to football games. The early season heat is just to much for a bulldog.

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Good idea and not too much to ask for considering some schools spend millions on live mascots.

I am essentially in tears at my desk. Unbelievable. I never knew this would stir my emotions so much.

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Originally Posted by LThoo

http://www.google.com/url?source=img...cBMSlq6fg1bsXg

http://www.google.com/url?source=img...Sf-cko-uFJS07g

This is the kind of thing I want to see. UGA lays on a bag of ice and they built an air conditioned dog house for him to make sure he stays cool. Something like that needs to happen if Tech XXI is going to come to football games. The early season heat is just to much for a bulldog.

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I was just thinking about the A/C'd dawghouse for the future Techs...sounds like a project for the SGA.

I am very upset at the news of Tech XX's passing due to the actions of one person. I want to know the whole story! Where has his body been this whole time, and why hasn't the person who forgot about him being outside been charged with cruelty to animals leading to the death of an animal to exposure?

Last week a couple was charged with leaving their Boxer pup in hot car, found dead, while they were entertaining themselves at one of
local casinos in the Shreveport-Bossier area, they were charged with cruelty to an animal.

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Originally Posted by rockdog

I'd say we wait a couple of days, and then I feel that this board should come up with some very strong suggestions for the university regarding our next mascot.

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This begs the question: What power does SGA have in determining the handling and care of our mascot?

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Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde

That's bullshit. Having a bulldog cared for by a vet and his family is the best life a high maintenance dog could have.

Negligence on the part of the vet's office (and the vet with whom the buck stops) is the issue.

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I agree -

And the vet is now having to deal (as a father) with a kid who lost a family pet on top of that...

You know the Scots honor their past mascots/dogs in a pet cemetery, it would be fitting to start one on campus for Tech XX and future mascots.

I do feel bad for the worker who let Tech XX out. I'm gonna give them the benefit of the doubt because I don't know the exact details of how long he was left outside but I'm pretty sure they freaked out when they found him dead and was like "Oh shit, I just killed the mascot" and tried to cover it up out of shame. Maybe it was an accident but trying to cover it up was the worst possible move the worker could have made. Honesty always is the best policy if you screw up.

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Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde

That's bullshit. Having a bulldog cared for by a vet and his family is the best life a high maintenance dog could have.

Negligence on the part of the vet's office (and the vet with whom the buck stops) is the issue.

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This.

Aside from the obvious tragedy of Tech being gone, I am mad for all the people that went out and trounced through the heat looking for him when he was never lost to begin with!

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Originally Posted by Built4Speed

This begs the question: What power does SGA have in determining the handling and care of our mascot?

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I feel like we need something different. They can run and help after something new gets set up, but I think we need a completely different approach with how we handle our mascot.

§102.1. Cruelty to animals; simple and
aggravated

A.(1) Any person who intentionally or with
criminal negligence commits any of the following shall be guilty of simple
cruelty to animals:

(a) Overdrives, overloads, drives when overloaded,
or overworks a living animal.

(b) Torments, cruelly beats, or unjustifiably
injures any living animal, whether belonging to himself or another.

(c) Having charge, custody, or possession of any
animal, either as owner or otherwise, unjustifiably fails to provide it with
proper food, proper drink, proper shelter, or proper veterinary care.

(d) Abandons any animal. A person shall not be
considered to have abandoned an animal if he delivers to an animal control
center an animal which he found running at large.

(e) Impounds or confines or causes to be impounded
or confined in a pound or other place, a living animal and fails to supply it
during such confinement with proper food, proper drink, and proper shelter.

(f) Carries, or causes to be carried, a living
animal in or upon a vehicle or otherwise, in a cruel or inhumane manner.

(g) Unjustifiably administers any poisonous or
noxious drug or substance to any domestic animal or unjustifiably exposes any
such drug or substance, with intent that the same shall be taken or swallowed by
any domestic animal.

(h) Injures any animal belonging to another
person.

(i) Mistreats any living animal by any act or
omission whereby unnecessary or unjustifiable physical pain, suffering or death
is caused to or permitted upon the animal.

(j) Causes or procures to be done by any person
any act enumerated in this Subsection.

(2)(a) Whoever commits the crime of simple cruelty
to animals shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars, or imprisoned for
not more than six months, or both.

(b) Whoever commits a second or subsequent offense
of simple cruelty to animals shall be fined not less than five thousand dollars
nor more than twenty-five thousand dollars or imprisoned, with or without hard
labor, for not less than one year nor more than ten years, or both. In
addition, the court shall issue an order prohibiting the defendant from owning
or keeping animals for a period of time deemed appropriate by the court.

(c) In addition to any other penalty imposed, a
person who commits the crime of cruelty to animals shall be ordered to perform
five eight-hour days of court-approved community service. The community service
requirement shall not be suspended.

(d) In addition to any other penalty imposed, the
court may order a psychological evaluation or anger management treatment for a
first conviction of the crime of simple cruelty to animals. For a second or
subsequent offense of the crime of simple cruelty to an animal, the court shall
order a psychological evaluation or anger management treatment. Any costs
associated with any evaluation or treatment ordered by the court shall be borne
by the defendant.

(3) For purposes of this Subsection, if more than
one animal is subject to an act of cruel treatment by an offender, each act
shall constitute a separate offense.

B.(1) Any person who intentionally or with
criminal negligence tortures, maims, or mutilates any living animal, whether
belonging to himself or another, shall be guilty of aggravated cruelty to
animals.

(2) Any person who tampers with livestock at a
public livestock exhibition or at a private sale shall also be guilty of
aggravated cruelty to animals.

(3) Any person who causes or procures to be done
by any person any act designated in this Subsection shall also be guilty of
aggravated cruelty to animals.

(4) Any person who intentionally or with criminal
negligence mistreats any living animal whether belonging to himself or another
by any act or omission which causes or permits unnecessary or unjustifiable
physical pain, suffering, or death to the animal shall also be guilty of
aggravated cruelty to animals.

(5) In addition to any other penalty imposed for a
violation of this Subsection, the offender shall be ordered to undergo a
psychological evaluation and subsequently recommended psychological treatment
and shall be banned by court order from owning or keeping animals for a period
of time deemed appropriate by the court. Any costs associated with any
evaluation or treatment ordered by the court shall be borne by the
defendant.

(6) Whoever commits the crime of aggravated
cruelty to animals shall be fined not less than five thousand dollars nor more
than twenty-five thousand dollars or imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for
not less than one year nor more than ten years, or both.

(7) For purposes of this Subsection, where more
than one animal is tortured, maimed, mutilated, or maliciously
killed¹ or where more than one head of livestock is tampered with,
each act comprises a separate offense.

C. This Section shall not apply to any of the
following:

(1) The lawful hunting or trapping of wildlife as
provided by law.

(2) Herding of domestic animals.

(3) Accepted veterinary practices.

(4) Activities carried on for scientific or
medical research governed by accepted standards.

(5) Traditional rural Mardi Gras parades,
processions, or runs involving chickens.

(6) Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the
standard transportation and agricultural processing of agriculture products as
defined in R.S. 3:3602(5) and (6).

D. Repealed by Acts 2007, No. 425, §2, eff. August
15, 2008.

Added by Acts 1982, No. 431, §1. Acts 1983, 1st
Ex. Sess., No. 6, §1; Acts 1987, No. 336, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1165, §1; Acts
1995, No. 1246, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 1997, No. 461, §2; Acts 1997, No.
1212, §1; Acts 2006, No. 228, §1; Acts 2007, No. 425, §§1 and 2, eff. Aug. 15,
2008; Acts 2009, No. 106, §1; Acts 2009, No. 179, §1.

¹As appears in enrolled bill.

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Originally Posted by rockdog

I feel like we need something different. They can run and help after something new gets set up, but I think we need a completely different approach with how we handle our mascot.

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Oh absolutely, I totally agree. I was just wondering what specifically SGA has control over with regards to our mascots. Whatever it is, though, needs to change.

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Originally Posted by LThoo

http://www.google.com/url?source=img...cBMSlq6fg1bsXg

http://www.google.com/url?source=img...Sf-cko-uFJS07g

This is the kind of thing I want to see. UGA lays on a bag of ice and they built an air conditioned dog house for him to make sure he stays cool. Something like that needs to happen if Tech XXI is going to come to football games. The early season heat is just to much for a bulldog.

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We had plans to build and air conditioned dog house just like this for Tech XX four years ago and DR rejected the plan.

I am sickened by this. Sick at heart sick at my stomach crying for our poor puppy. I hope this individual is charged with cruelty to an animal and perpetrating a hoax or whatever they can think of to charge him with. And what did he do with him? Where is he? Where is his body?

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Originally Posted by Built4Speed

This begs the question: What power does SGA have in determining the handling and care of our mascot?

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The SGA is a total and complete JOKE, just like most other student organizations. Those who run are just trying to get something on their resume or start a political career. They needlessly spend thousands on stupid stuff like "clickers" to vote with instead of legitimately trying to represent the students and better the campus. I wouldn't expect much from them.

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Originally Posted by dch028

Aside from the obvious tragedy of Tech being gone, I am mad for all the people that went out and trounced through the heat looking for him when he was never lost to begin with!

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I don't mind that I did that one little bit. I would do it all over again if I could bring him home.

Should we start some sort of donation fund, both to find Tech XXI then build him a proper "habitat"? I'm asking because when Tech XX was found, SGA had to raise funds, which they probably don't have time to do between now and the TAMU game. I think it would mean A LOT if we had Tech XXI at the TAMU game, both in memory of Tech XX and to continue on the legend!

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Originally Posted by rockdog

I feel like we need something different. They can run and help after something new gets set up, but I think we need a completely different approach with how we handle our mascot.

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I think he received really good care by the Vet, but a pet clinic worker f*cked up on a routine potty break.

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Originally Posted by Dawgmatic

I don't mind that I did that one little bit. I would do it all over again if I could bring him home.

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I know you would do it again Dawgmatic but the fact remains that what you were looking for was never there to be found in the first place because of a lie.

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Originally Posted by bulldog009

Should we start some sort of donation fund, both to find Tech XXI then build him a proper "habitat"? I'm asking because when Tech XX was found, SGA had to raise funds, which they probably don't have time to do between now and the TAMU game. I think it would mean A LOT if we had Tech XXI at the TAMU game, both in memory of Tech XX and to continue on the legend?

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Honey, that's assuming we can get another puppy in a month's time. They will surely have the funds. In fact I think they will have about $2000.00 to get started with.

Look my wife and I use Sexton for both of our dogs and we love going there. He has always taken the best care of our dogs and I have found no one else in town as good as he is. I cant blame the vet (who was on vacation) for something some staff member did. Was this staff member stupid for covering it up ... Yes, should there be charges brought to him ... possibly. But until we have the whole story about what happened we cant do anything. I hate that something like this has happened as much as anyone and would love to see some improvements done for the next great tech mascot. I will also continue to go to sexton and would allow him to take care of the next tech bulldog because I would rather a trained vet keep him in case anything were to happen again.

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Originally Posted by qng001

I think he received really good care by the Vet, but a pet clinic worker f*cked up on a routine potty break.

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This.

He was a beauty wasn't he? Just as fine as he could be.

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Originally Posted by DawgFight71

I do feel bad for the worker who let Tech XX out. I'm gonna give them the benefit of the doubt because I don't know the exact details of how long he was left outside but I'm pretty sure they freaked out when they found him dead and was like "Oh shit, I just killed the mascot" and tried to cover it up out of shame. Maybe it was an accident but trying to cover it up was the worst possible move the worker could have made. Honesty always is the best policy if you screw up.

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That is stupid. I never give someone showing characteristics of dishonesty or lack of integrity a benefit of a doubt. Negligence is one thing and forgivable in my book - some people are not as sharp or prudent as others. But when faced with a tough situation, it is a MAJOR and UNFORGIVABLE character flaw to not own up to what you did. I have no respect for people like that. If what is being reported is what happened, the person that failed to report this is scum.

I know its a long shot. But I think it would be well worth the effort. If not a "permanent" Tech XXI, could we find a stand in? Just like Georgia does when they are trying to find a pure white Bulldog? At least until we have secured a puppy?

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Originally Posted by Bulldog Pride

Look my wife and I use Sexton for both of our dogs and we love going there. He has always taken the best care of our dogs and I have found no one else in town as good as he is. I cant blame the vet (who was on vacation) for something some staff member did. Was this staff member stupid for covering it up ... Yes, should there be charges brought to him ... possibly. But until we have the whole story about what happened we cant do anything. I hate that something like this has happened as much as anyone and would love to see some improvements done for the next great tech mascot. I will also continue to go to sexton and would allow him to take care of the next tech bulldog because I would rather a trained vet keep him in case anything were to happen again.

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Hell no! He has lost the right to that honor.

I appreciate the Sextons for coming forth with the truth, as absolutely devastating as it is. They could have easily kept it quiet and let TECH XX's legacy be that he had been picked up/stolen. I feel like I've been punched in the stomach, and I wasn't the one who raised him from a puppy...I'm sure they're absolutely torn up over this.

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Originally Posted by Dawgmatic

Honey, that's assuming we can get another puppy in a month's time. They will surely have the funds. In fact I think they will have about $2000.00 to get started with.

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I think it would be a class move by Sexton if he would buy the new pup himself. I know he wasn't directly responsible for this, but it's his business.

Edit- I'll also add that he can be the vet to provide care for XXI, but not housing. That ship has sailed.

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Originally Posted by Dawgmatic

We had plans to build and air conditioned dog house just like this for Tech XX four years ago and DR rejected the plan.

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Of course he did. Its all about academics with him. If it doesn't in some way benefit the academic side of things, its not worth spending money on. Well now we've lost 2 Techs to heat stroke so the merit is there.

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Originally Posted by Bulldog Pride

Look my wife and I use Sexton for both of our dogs and we love going there. He has always taken the best care of our dogs and I have found no one else in town as good as he is. I cant blame the vet (who was on vacation) for something some staff member did. Was this staff member stupid for covering it up ... Yes, should there be charges brought to him ... possibly. But until we have the whole story about what happened we cant do anything. I hate that something like this has happened as much as anyone and would love to see some improvements done for the next great tech mascot. I will also continue to go to sexton and would allow him to take care of the next tech bulldog because I would rather a trained vet keep him in case anything were to happen again.

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you can't be serious! you want Sexton to keep our next bulldog?:bigcry:

First of all, I mourn the loss of this animal. A pet perishing as a result of negligence is sad enough. Second, I mourn the loss of our mascot. I have memories of Tech XX when he was a pup my freshman year. We grew up along one another in spirit.

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Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde

That's bullshit. Having a bulldog cared for by a vet and his family is the best life a high maintenance dog could have.

Negligence on the part of the vet's office (and the vet with whom the buck stops) is the issue.

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This is where the next decision should be made. Who is the end-all be-all authority on housing, feeding, and grooming the live Louisiana Tech bulldog? Obviously only licensed veterinarians can provide medical care, but should they also be entrusted with the care of our mascot?

In my opinion, the daily responsibilities and honors of caring for the bulldog should be given to someone with a high level of pride, respect, and enthusiasm intrinsic to a Louisiana Tech student, faculty, or alum.

I don't think a $2.50 (or even $1.899 in honor of the year of the first bulldog) student fee would be asking too much to provide a small scholarship and the necessary supplies and/or facilities to give our mascot the quality and quantity of life befitting the mascot of Louisiana Tech University.

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Originally Posted by Bulldog Pride

Look my wife and I use Sexton for both of our dogs and we love going there. He has always taken the best care of our dogs and I have found no one else in town as good as he is. I cant blame the vet (who was on vacation) for something some staff member did. Was this staff member stupid for covering it up ... Yes, should there be charges brought to him ... possibly. But until we have the whole story about what happened we cant do anything. I hate that something like this has happened as much as anyone and would love to see some improvements done for the next great tech mascot. I will also continue to go to sexton and would allow him to take care of the next tech bulldog because I would rather a trained vet keep him in case anything were to happen again.

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Our mascot shouldn't be boarded.

I am an Architecture student at Tech, and we are always looking for community projects to get involved with. I am 99.999% sure that with proper funding we could build him a kick@$$ habitat!! I'm going to get in touch with some higher-ups in my department and see what we could do!

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Originally Posted by bulldog009

I am an Architecture student at Tech, and we are always looking for community projects to get involved with. I am 99.999% sure that with proper funding we could build him a kick@$$ habitat!! I'm going to get in touch with some higher-ups in my department and see what we could do!

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Great idea! But they are very social animals. It's not like you could leave them unattended within JAS somewhere even with the best of homes. Not like you could a bear, cow or a stupid arse tiger.

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Originally Posted by TYLERTECHSAS

Great idea! But they are very social animals. It's not like you could leave them unattended within JAS somewhere even with the best of homes. Not like you could a bear, cow or a stupid arse tiger.

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I know he likes to socialize during the games, but a lot of the time he is just sitting at the top of the hill panting. Why not have him a place to cool off and still be able to be seen?

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Originally Posted by dch028

The SGA is a total and complete JOKE, just like most other student organizations. Those who run are just trying to get something on their resume or start a political career. They needlessly spend thousands on stupid stuff like "clickers" to vote with instead of legitimately trying to represent the students and better the campus. I wouldn't expect much from them.

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You are severely misinformed.

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Originally Posted by Saint Greg

Our mascot shouldn't be boarded.

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Right, what if the AC goes out at his clinic.

I'm with you and 009...
It's a sad sad day. The way to move forward is to honor XX and find XXI. We need a "mobile" habitat (like UGA's that was pictured earlier). That way it can come with him to away games for tailgating if not on the field. I see the house with AC on the back of a trailer with a ramp tailgate, turf, fire hydrant, all the necessities. We also need a dog. Surely there is a breeder out there with some good looking pups that are ready. It only takes $ and there are plenty of people on this board who can put their money where their mouth is! If we all kick in $100 it won't take long to get what we need.

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Originally Posted by bulldog009

I am an Architecture student at Tech, and we are always looking for community projects to get involved with. I am 99.999% sure that with proper funding we could build him a kick@$$ habitat!! I'm going to get in touch with some higher-ups in my department and see what we could do!

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This is a fantastic idea, Bulldog009!! This tragedy will unite the TECH family as never before...just watch. Thank you!!

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Originally Posted by saint greg

our mascot shouldn't be boarded.

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agree, never

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Originally Posted by bulldog009

Should we start some sort of donation fund, both to find Tech XXI then build him a proper "habitat"? I'm asking because when Tech XX was found, SGA had to raise funds, which they probably don't have time to do between now and the TAMU game. I think it would mean A LOT if we had Tech XXI at the TAMU game, both in memory of Tech XX and to continue on the legend!

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I would expect the vet's insurance to pay for a new one. I would imagine he has some sort of policy for negligence and it would appear this is certainly the case. If they don't, I would expect a big donation from the business for sure.

My suggestion

Going with the Legend of the Bulldog story, I want us to select five students to be the mascot handlers. We should buy or build a house near campus for the students/mascot. We'll have a faculty member to be the head of this Mascot program. He/she will routinely check on the students and bulldog mascot.

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Originally Posted by donw

you can't be serious! You want sexton to keep our next bulldog?:bigcry:

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absolutely!

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Originally Posted by nthedawghouse

I'm with you and 009...
It's a sad sad day. The way to move forward is to honor XX and find XXI. We need a "mobile" habitat (like UGA's that was pictured earlier). That way it can come with him to away games for tailgating if not on the field. I see the house with AC on the back of a trailer with a ramp tailgate, turf, fire hydrant, all the necessities. We also need a dog. Surely there is a breeder out there with some good looking pups that are ready. It only takes $ and there are plenty of people on this board who can put their money where their mouth is! If we all kick in $100 it won't take long to get what we need.

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See that's exactly what I'm thinking about! The Pope has the Pope-mobile, Tech XXI should have the Tech-mobile! I am getting very serious about this idea! Any help on ideas and funding if its approved would be a huge help! And if anybody has any idea of who I would need to talk to to get the ball rolling would be a big help as well!

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Originally Posted by qng001

My suggestion

Going with the Legend of the Bulldog story, I want us to select five students to be the mascot handlers. We should buy or build a house near campus for the students/mascot. We'll have a faculty member to be the head of this Mascot program. He/she will routinely check on the students and bulldog mascot.

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Sounds like a pretty neat idea.

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Originally Posted by qng001

My suggestion

Going with the Legend of the Bulldog story, I want us to select five students to be the mascot handlers. We should buy or build a house near campus for the students/mascot. We'll have a faculty member to be the head of this Mascot program. He/she will routinely check on the students and bulldog mascot.

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I like it!

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Originally Posted by qng001

My suggestion

Going with the Legend of the Bulldog story, I want us to select five students to be the mascot handlers. We should buy or build a house near campus for the students/mascot. We'll have a faculty member to be the head of this Mascot program. He/she will routinely check on the students and bulldog mascot.

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Spot on.

Attachment 9587

The story about this is all over the nation.

I understand that Dr Sexton didn't actually let the dog out; that it was an employee. Here's the problem wI have with not assigning any blame to Dr. Sexton. Would this person have been so negligent if they knew that letting Tech out was not accepted? There have been many reports, and I have seen myself firsthand, how they routienly let Tech wander out of the clinic with no supervision. In my opinion, people will act how they think you will allow them to act. Dr. Sexton obviously allowed this negligence to happen while he was there, so naturally those employed by him had no problem with following SOP when he was gone. He fostered this lackadasical environment, so is equally culpable in all but the cover up. In my opinion.

I understand the Alumni Association is trying to raise funds to buy a new bulldog.

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Originally Posted by B.Y.O.C.B.

You are severely misinformed.

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You must be a member/past member of the SGA

The very first Bulldog, according to legend, was not much more than a stray to start with, yet he was adopted by a few and died a hero. I guess you could say he was a "Rescue Dog" couldn't you.
Why not revive that legend and make TECH XXI a rescue, there are some out there available, who knows, there may be one that is colored up just right and might just make our best TECH yet. I would really like to see it looked into, it could be the start of another wonderful tradition and I bet we would make a lot of headlines by adopting a rescue dog.

I'm still shocked..... and sad.

Another idea so that there would be less chance of having to buy another bulldog:

After we buy our next mascot, we have our list of applicants to be the caretakers. When the pup is old enough to breed, one of the stipulations on his breeding rights would be that Tech get the first pick of the litter so as to find a pup that resembles his/her father. We then get the pup and award it to the next applicant in line to be caretaker. That way, we have an immediate stand-in on the days Tech can't make a function, we have an immediate replacement if the unfortunate were to happen, and we wouldn't have to buy a new dog.

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Originally Posted by BhadDawg

The very first Bulldog, according to legend, was not much more than a stray to start with, yet he was adopted by a few and died a hero. I guess you could say he was a "Rescue Dog" couldn't you.
Why not revive that legend and make TECH XXI a rescue, there are some out there available, who knows, there may be one that is colored up just right and might just make our best TECH yet. I would really like to see it looked into, it could be the start of another wonderful tradition and I bet we would make a lot of headlines by adopting a rescue dog.

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Have you ever seen an English Bulldog at a canine rescue? You could look at every one in the nation and probably could NEVER find one.

I am very upset and saddened by this news. :bigcry:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8148/7...d02d96f2_m.jpg

The national media has picked up the story of the passing of our beloved Tech XX:

http://content.usatoday.com/communit...-dog-is-dead/1

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Originally Posted by ITdrummer

Have you ever seen an English Bulldog at a canine rescue? You could look at every one in the nation and probably could NEVER find one.

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http://www.rescuebulldogs.org/display.pl

You would be very, very surprised at what you find at a rescue.

Here's a conspiracy theory for Champ967.

How do we know Dr. Sexton isn't throwing an employee under the bus or made a pay off to take the blame to limit the damage to his business?

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Originally Posted by ITdrummer

Have you ever seen an English Bulldog at a canine rescue? You could look at every one in the nation and probably could NEVER find one.

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I've seen them on occasion, but it is very rare.

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Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde

This is a criminal act and charges should be pursued.

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Originally Posted by BhadDawg

http://www.rescuebulldogs.org/display.pl

You would be very, very surprised at what you find at a rescue.

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I stand corrected.

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Originally Posted by Dirtydawg

Here's a conspiracy theory for Champ967.

How do we know Dr. Sexton isn't throwing an employee under the bus or made a pay off to take the blame to limit the damage to his business?

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I know you are only trying to lighten things up, but I know Patrick very well, and I know how much he loved that dog. It pains me to know what Patrick is going through.

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Originally Posted by bulldog009

I know he likes to socialize during the games, but a lot of the time he is just sitting at the top of the hill panting. Why not have him a place to cool off and still be able to be seen?

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I agree with that one. I meant during the rest of his weekly life.

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Originally Posted by GermDawg

Please go to the Facebook page, all I see are comments about how sad it is, yes it's sad, but more so Tech students and alums should be PISSED. Our Admin have mismanaged the handling of our sacred mascot, yet again and we must not accept and move on, it is well past time to change!

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Sacred?

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Originally Posted by Amos Moses

The national media has picked up the story of the passing of our beloved Tech XX:

http://content.usatoday.com/communit...-dog-is-dead/1

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It made Deadspin.com also

http://deadspin.com/5931012/animal-c...to-cover-it-up

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Originally Posted by nthedawghouse

Surely there is a breeder out there with some good looking pups that are ready. It only takes $ and there are plenty of people on this board who can put their money where their mouth is! If we all kick in $100 it won't take long to get what we need.

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cedar lane bulldogs in Norman, OK is where I got mine. His dogs have traditionally had long lives. I have 1 from him that is still going strong at the age of 10.

I would start my search for Tech XXI there.

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Originally Posted by TYLERTECHSAS

I agree with that one. I meant during the rest of his weekly life.

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Ah, ok I see your point. He would then just stay indoors with his host family then I suppose? I just envision something along the lines of what Georgia has for Uga, a place for him during the games, a place where he can cool off when he would otherwise be in the heat or not even in the stadium because they don't want him exposed.

The mob is out again. I have now had to stand up against the mob for Tiger Woods and his family, Joe Paterno and now, my very good friend, Patrick Sexton. I really didn't like the first two, but I'm telling you, Patrick Sexton loved that dog with all he had, he is a damned good vet and has a wonderful family. I can't imagine why we can't have sympathy for him, but I really can't understand why you would want to hurt him and his family financially.

Geeze you guys can piss me off at times.

Patrick Sexton is a good man and a good friend. You all can kiss my ass.

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Originally Posted by BhadDawg

http://www.rescuebulldogs.org/display.pl

You would be very, very surprised at what you find at a rescue.

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My family has rescued and fostered dogs off and on for the last twenty years and you would be so surprised at the types and quality of dogs that are given up, especially something that has inherint health problems. A dog is just too much trouble for some people, especially one who may have a minor health problem or two, which an English Bulldog is going to have. Once a dog becomes an adult, the general public has a low desire for them since they are not a puppy and they feel like they cannot "raise them like they want".

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Originally Posted by BhadDawg

http://www.rescuebulldogs.org/display.pl

You would be very, very surprised at what you find at a rescue.

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I did a quick search, too. Found several Bulldog rescues in Texas. Even a few possibilities. My only fear with a rescue is the issue of socialization. We want a dog that can work in a loud and chaotic situation (think TAC) and with a tailgating crowd. Many times rescue dogs have issues due to past abuse or neglect that make this interactions like that difficult for them.

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Originally Posted by Soonerdawg

The mob is out again. I have now had to stand up against the mob for Tiger Woods and his family, Joe Paterno and now, my very good friend, Patrick Sexton. I really didn't like the first two, but I'm telling you, Patrick Sexton loved that dog with all he had, he is a damned good vet and has a wonderful family. I can't imagine why we can't have sympathy for him, but I really can't understand why you would want to hurt him and his family financially.

Geeze you guys can piss me off at times.

Patrick Sexton is a good man and a good friend. You all can kiss my ass.

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Most of us aren't so much mad at him as we are at the moron that he had working for them....

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Originally Posted by BhadDawg

http://www.rescuebulldogs.org/display.pl

You would be very, very surprised at what you find at a rescue.

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Our application for a rescue dog might not get approved considering how Tech XX passed away.

I need to step away for awhile before I burn too many bridges here in Ruston. I have to think about my son and the politics.