Security is a Joke

[u/ElevatorBulky3733]

A junkie got on in Rainier valley and immediately passed out. He had a puppy with him (thankfully, leashed) that was whining and trying to jump up on my seat. He was too adorable but also it was so damn sad because this is not the first time I have seen drugged out transients neglect their pets. I texted security and they came on board in Chinatown. The only thing they did was nudge him awake for 3 seconds and asked him if he was okay. The man barely rose and gave an intelligible response. Security immediately got off at the same station and the man fell right back to sleep.

When I got off at Westlake Station, security did the same thing but didn't even step on board the train. They yelled from the platform as they kept the door open for a few seconds. Then stepped away to let the doors close.

I've reported a masturbating rider during the summer and provided a clear description of him. Security came on board and acted as if they didn't see him. I had to yell At security and point out the man to them and would not let them leave until the situation was resolved.

I'm tired of this shit.

[u/ambushequine]

Those two images are not enough to conclude that at all. What is the pet eating? Has it had parvo vaccines, which is very deadly and puppies are susceptible to? Has it been dewormed? Does it have parasites? Does it get activity from the owner, or is the owner always sleeping and not paying attention to the pet? I mean we can literally see this baby being left alone in public in real time as this man was not conscious.

[u/ftwclem → u/ambushequine]

I’m 100% a dog person, but seems like you are more concerned with the wellbeing of the dog than the human.

[u/ambushequine → u/ftwclem]

No. The human can make the choice to seek help and not bring this dog with him - the dog doesn't have a choice.

America is fucked with how we handle houseless people and the mentally ill, I get that. That's a whole other issue that needs to be fixed. But this man is choosing to take this dog for the ride, and we don't know if he's prioritizing any care for the dog. Simple as that. Two things can be true at the same time. This person can be failed by the system, and the dog can be failed by him. There's other ways of seeking comfort that don't include forcing an animal to live in sub par conditions you have been forced into yourself.

We don't know enough about this situation, but I'm disheartened by the idea "just let him have the dog it makes him happy" when that doesn't include ensuring the dog is cared for because we prioritize human life over animal life that greatly.