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@@tinafoster8665 Absolutely agree Tina!! I joke that I and others here who really like and appreciate Dr. Grande and his videos are "Grande Groupies". Lol Glad you have good taste as well! 👍💖😘🤗
@@tinafoster8665 Yes, exactly! It's a little funny, I think a lot of people's brains are actually craving like more educational and intellectually stimulating content- and it's especially great in short, clearly laid out, all the relevant facts included in a format like this. On TV shows, and things like 20/20 or Dateline, and even documentaries, which I enjoy those also sometimes- but they drag it out on purpose, and it's so nice to just be able to get the bare-bone facts with a little entertainment or sarcastic humor occasionally mixed in and come away feeling like you understand the relevant parts of the case or subject. I totally agree with you, it already seems to be somewhat replacing regular TV in ways, but it's great all the options we have for content these Days. And I appreciate Dr. Grande's niche within that much bigger "Universe". So yes, Fan and appreciation, without being fanatical or obsessive, perfect balance! You sound like a very smart woman! ❤️🤗
It's fascinating how Wendy had such deep empathy/emotions for the cats she was expected to euthanize, yet she could do all those things to a human body.
I have more sympathy for animals because they have no voice & most of the time, cannot help themselves. Animals can be what humans would consider mean, but they cannot hold a candle to the depths of depravity which can be invoked by humans.
Euthanizing for ringworm is ridiculous. However, the location may explain that lack of humane treatment. Ringworm is an extremely common issue on farms and in shelters. I adopted kittens from a shelter who showed signs of ringworm the next day. I took them to my vet and treated the fungal infection. That being said, its sad that people are so messed up that they act out on others.
Yes, easily transmissable but also very easily treated. I got ringworm from my sister's adopted kitten and we both healed just fine. No need to euthanize either of us.
Was going to comment the same thing. I fostered a litter of kittens who had...I don't know if "raging cases ringworm" is appropriate but it sure felt like it. They needed more than a few special baths to get rid of it. Ironically, they took so long to recover from ringworm that they were with my family as a bout of respiratory infections swept local shelters. There was a joke that my family had the only healthy kittens in a 20 mile radius.
I foster too, and have been a ringworm foster a few times. It's a total pain in the ass, but it's easy to do. Euthing for ringworm makes me extremely sad.
Yah I’m a veterinarian and I’ve been distracted the whole video wondering why the kittens were going to be euthanized for this…? 🤔 then I remembered it IS Texas… they probably didn’t have the resources to be bothered to treat (not just money, but the staff/volunteers/fosters, etc to care for them. Very sad situation all around. But I don’t blame her for refusing to euthanize them!
I've tried using the, "diversionary chihuahua ",tactic 3 times and it always failed. I was going to use it again until i watched this video. Ty Dr for helping me avoid this mistake again. Tomorrow I'm going with the, "diversionary terrier" plan. Love your videos.
Wow. This lady had a lot of guts to expect her family to take the fall for her. The Chihuahua Defense is not a great defense. The Chewbacca Defense would probably work better than that.
My goodness, what a cruel woman. We all know that there are horrible people in the world but it’s particularly tragic when they live under the same roof. I think you have a great point when you say that she must have felt threatened by the upcoming trip to Maine. Perhaps she realized that he would get support and different points of view about the marriage. Excellent review as usual, thank you so much Dr. Grande.❤️
@@ArtCurator2020 This is an interesting comment. I have to agree that many women with high profile careers can indeed be very entitled and self-centered. Some of them have terrible marriages and do treat their husbands in a very demeaning manner. I have seen a few cases and I feel very bad for husbands who are in this situation. There is very little sacrifice, empathy and kindness coming from some of these women, yet they feel entitled to such treatment. It’s very sad. Unfortunately, as you pointed out, being selfish and sometimes narcissistic is rewarding in many companies and people achieve great heights precisely due to these characteristics. Obviously, not every women with a high paying job display these qualities, I have seen many of them who are down to earth and kind as well. On another note, I love your profile picture and banner!💕
@@ArtCurator2020 I just saw that you have a lovely YT channel! I do appreciate art very much, subscribing now. Thank you for replying to my comment, this way I could find your channel.😉 Stay well.
@@rejaneoliveira5019 you do bring up a really good point though, my dad got remarried after my mother passed away. This woman is so centered all about herself all this money all my dad does Miss do everything for her. I do see her doing something like that if it ever came to that I don't know it just proves that you can't judge a book by its cover though and I'm hoping this doesn't happen to my dad
@@ladymopar2024 So sorry to hear that.😔We definitely can’t judge a book by its cover, although I have to say that many of them can be quite charming at first, only to show who they really are at a later time.😕
Morning Dr.G., You put it well-Wendi had a “lethal sense of entitlement.” Glad the fictitious “Weezy” was not harmed, nor any other animal in the making of this well-reasoned podcast. Thank you for another outstanding analysis.
LOL!! I appreciate the " the Chihuahua alibi" part of this narrative! Yes, that wasn't a good alibi choice at all! Thank you for bringing humor to my day! I'm grateful to hear that no Chihuahuas were hurt in the making of this video!
This case highlights the critical importance of careful partner selection, especially when children are planned. The values of this 'village' will impact both safety and mental health.💫 Insightful honesty as always Dr. G! Thumbs up!
Dr. Grande, in this case I am actually Dx. what the kittens had. Lol. It is called ringworm not ringworms and has nothing to do with worms. It is a skin infection and very simple to treat. That Vet had no business telling her to put a litter of kittens to sleep because of this. It usually self cures in kittens, but is usually treated . It is contagious to people , but if they just wear sx. gloves for about a week while treating the kittens and the mom they would be protected. It is 100% curable and the meds are very cheap. I just thought you would like to hear this. VETERINARY CLINIC
Think they just said ring worm because it may have been feline leukemia or aids or something. A sarcastic lie like that may have saved other pets lives
But it looks like kittens in a close environment like a shelter are euthenized sometimes, because it spreads fast and treatment is slow. I think it would be up to the people in charge and Wendi can't decide on her own what are best practices, balanced with practical concerns of trying to quarantine this kittens during a slow treatment. She had no business making that decision on her own.
@@Preservestlandry I would've refused as well. It's supposed to be an act of mercy. One shouldn't end an animal's life out of inconvenience. I use the standard of would I want to live like this. I'm also an advocate for dying with dignity. I'm not sure about the area. We have a foster program and fund to get animals back to good health for adoption. It's tax deductible too. .
I picked up on that as well! I was initially going to be a vet tech but switched career paths, I now work in (human) healthcare. I'd be pissed too if I was ordered to euthanize cats with a condition that is so easily treated!
When she worked at the vet, they say she refused to euthanize kittens with ringworm. Feline ringworm is curable, so I don't understand why any of the infected cats needed to be euthanized.
I don't know. Maybe because they were kittens (i.e. less developed immune system) and were too far gone to save? Or maybe to prevent spreading the disease to other cats in the clinic? Given that her refusal led to 28 other cats having to be put down I'd say that at least the second one is true
In areas where there are too many kittens/puppies to find homes for, any condition that requires treatment is a reason to euthanize. That saves a healthy animal that would otherwise be killed. They already have to kill so many, they aren't going to pay for treatment when they may end up euthanizing them later anyway. I worked for a vet who would take humane society puppies with parvo and try to cure them. That gave the puppies a chance as well as helping him find treatments that worked so that he could offer them to clients if their dogs got it. The humane society would normally euthanize the puppies since it was a miserable illness that was usually fatal and was very hard to treat. My favorite dog was one of their saved parvo puppies. She was the only puppy that survived out of the litter of nine. I didn't know this because they didn't tell me until I started working there several months later. I didn't know why my puppy had no energy and could barely walk ten feet without sitting down to rest at first. But she was a sweetie, a great dog. Of course, once they accepted responsibility for the puppies, they had to find them homes if they survived. We had a dog, and "Just take her for the weekend and give her back if you don't want her..." LOL Sure, give people a puppy for the weekend and how often will they give the cute, soft bundle back?
The kittens probably had feline leukemia or feline aids. These are highly contagious and deadly viruses among kitties that devastate the immune system. The other cats were probably unvaccinated and had to be euthanized due to exposure to the sick kittens.
Phew...as the proud owner of a couple of Chihuahuas, I am so relieved none were hurt during this murder! Excellent analysis Dr Grande. I found the statement 'lethal sense of entitlement' especially fitting in this case.
Her family hated Michael but they should've taken a good long look at their own evil spawn. I swear Dr. G sometimes your dark humor tells me not to laugh but most times I just can't help myself.
Excellent video, Dr. Grande! Your analysis is always superb to hear and it is concise and accurate with no bias, just facts. It is a breath of fresh air. Cheers!
I happened to watch this episode on 20/20 by chance. I appreciate your coverage, Dr. Grande, as it filled in many blanks that weren’t covered by the TV episode. It seemed like mike was a great son and a brother who was very much loved by his family and a dedicated soldier. It’s so heartbreaking to know that he was murdered by the person who should’ve appreciated and loved him the most. What a great loss for his entire family including his own sons, friends, and country. He was killed by his wife twice. She should serve her lifetime in prison.
Hi Dr. Grande. Right on analysis once again. She didn't have the right attitude to stay out of trouble. If she were truly smart, she would've gotten a divorce and started her life over completely and gotten well first before she let her life spiral out of control. Have a good evening to you and your family, peace, Love, Janine Smiley😀🙂😎😍🤩
Great analysis of the crime and the criminal, as always! Wendy certainly seems like a person full of contradiction- in thought as well as in action! Very glad to hear no chihuahuas were harmed in the making of this video! Thank you, again for your insights and humor!❤
Ah, yes. The old blame the chihuahua trick. I must have seen it used hundreds of time, and it's only worked on a handful of occasions. The diversionary chihuahua is definitely a risky strategy. One should always consult the Chihuahua Civil Liberties Board (CCLB) before employing such a tactic. It's just common sense, you know?
I graduated in May of 2002 for college also. It is a strange feeling hearing these cases and hearing things like graduating during the same time as them.
I hadn't been watching this video. I was curious as it was in the notice list. When I clicked it it started over halfway as if I was watching it already. I wasn't and wonder does that happen to anyone else? Wow... after listening... it is incredible what some people will do.
Dr Grande can you please give an analysis of Anthony Todt testimony when he got up and spoke at his own trial. It's a fascinating watch if you haven't seen it yet. His two hour confession to police changed when he got to court and he was just so weird and rude while testifying then he made a long plea to the judge before sentencing to the point where his lawyer at to tell him to wrap it up. Twice!
Ringworm is totally, easily curable. It's just a series of lym sulphur dips once a week for 4 - 6 weeks. The equivalent would be euthanizing humans who have a skin fungus such as Athlete's foot. The business of murdering innocent animals because they have curable, temporary ailments is repugnant.
Unless the kittens had feline leukemia or feline aids and developed ringworm as a secondary infection. Then it makes sense, and also makes sense that other cats exposed to the kittens were euthanized. Vaccinate your pets, folks!
I too once used the diversionary Chihuahua trick and it didn’t work for me either. I won’t try that one again. ✨🙏✨ Thank you Dr. Grande I needed that! So Grateful, Dennis
Thanks for another interesting case study and Wonderful Analysis from the ALWAYS enjoyable and DASHING Dr. Grande! 😉💖 Very vicious woman, I always just wonder what can make someone act in these ways, and have seemingly no remorse. Sad, perplexing, disturbing! I certainly have no remorse though for enjoying another excellent Dr. Grande video, and look forward to more, as always. Pure Excellence once again Dr. G- just Love and ADORE you and that Big, Beautiful, Brilliant Brain of yours!! 👍🥰🧠❤️🌵😉
@@zenamen5221 it’s not a debate just an observation that Wendi’s estimation of human value was low due to murdering her husband and having abortions which is striking as compared to her value of animal life.
I'm a lifelong resident of Lubbock, and we usually know all the news stories that take place in Lubbock, Abilene and San Angelo as we're all considered basically the same region of Texas. I am shocked that I've never heard of this case 😳
Not defending this woman at all, she's evil BUT I couldn't imagine being told to euthanize a litter of kittens 💔 that's rough. Especially over ringworm. I think that's treatable
Veterinarian over here! I have never euthanized an animal because of ringworm. Nor would I ever, aside from being cruel, it is extraordinarily easy to treat... They were probably doing shelter medicine and had limited funds to treat diseases. But a bottle of lime sulfur is pennies on the dollar... I would not have euthanized those kittens. I would not have euthanized 28 cats for a simple ringworm infection. I can understand if it were a pathogenic infectious disease that would ultimately kill a cat, but not ringworm. My goodness, it's just fungus LOL
I guess it's an understatement to suggest that Wendi Mae was more of an😼animal person than a people person! Just spit balling here but maybe don't live with two young children and a guy that gets on your nerves in a small one bedroom apartment when you are bat shit crazy and in the possession of euthanasia medication and a hypodermic needle. RIP poor Weesie the chihuahua. Good one Dr G.💙
Oddly enough, Wendy must have been extremely intelligent because becoming a veterinarian is not easy yet she seemed to have a critical lack of common sense.
Great video as usual Dr. G! Check out the unsolved case of the murder of Barbara Hamburg from CT in 2010. It's the topic of the series Murder on Middle Beach on HBO made by her son.
It is interesting that she would be willing to be fired for not euthanizing kittens but then was later thrown in jail for murder. Fascinating case, thank you for the video.
There is a case where I live. A Lawyer has been charged with 'interfering with a body' after a local University Prof went missing, then was found in a plastic bin in a rental van. The Lawyer is out of prison right now. I suspect he'll eventually be charged with murder, but he is a Lawyer. He might get out of it. It's not rational to think they 'only hid the body'. The dead guy was a friend of the Lawyer.
Just a reminder I'm not diagnosing anybody in this video; only speculating about what could be happening when a vet mistakes her husband for a chihuahua like this.
I’m surprised the Doc didn’t bring up Wendy’s hypocrisy…getting all shocked, shaken and disturbed at the idea of euthanizing animals, which is a quite understandable and relatable sentiment…just seems off considering she didn’t seem to mind terminating her own offspring on multiple occasions.
I have so many problems with euthanasia for ringworm, but am not surprised! ALSO, a veterinary technician should never be DOING the euthanasia itself, that should ONLY be the actual veterinarian.
Her narcissism and behavior is surprisingly alot like my exs'. Including how her family gave into her every whim. Given every opportunity to do good things. Even from prior mistakes. Never learning from it or turning it into something good.
A diversionary chihuahua!!! You crack me up!!! You are truly one of the best psychological true crime humorists I follow. Ok, so you are the *only* psychological true crime humorist i follow 😆
My sons were wrestlers in High School. Every year, I swear, there would be an outbreak of ringworm spread by the contact the sport entails. Luckily, none of the wrestlers were ever put down because of it.
Well, you don't kill kittens for ringworm nor roundworms. Both are treatable. Was the vet a creep? I had a kitten with roundworms and tapeworm. It was a feral kitten and she pooped out some of the worms and I gave medicine to get them all out. She was only 6 weeks. Ringworm responded to shampoo with grapefruit seed extract but maybe kittens were too young even for that and couldn't be isolated well enough to protect other animals. Wendy seems to have some form of PTSD or psychosis in my opinion.
The cats probably had viral feline aids or leukemia, which really weakens the immune system and is highly contagious among kitties. They euthanize these kitties to prevent the spread, especially if they get a secondary infection like ringworm that leaves open wounds. Euthanizing early is humane, especially if you cannot isolate the cat from other kitties for the rest of its life.
As a cat lover, I roll my eyes when I see so many people, you included, whose big take away from this video is the euthanasia of the cats instead of the sadistic woman who murdered her husband.
Wait wait wait! I'm only at 2:51 and I'm horrified! I'm a vet. If my boss told me to kill kittens because of a nonlethal, self-limiting fungal skin infection I would not only refuse, I would report him to the veterinary medical board!!!!! Yes it's contagious but it doesn't cause any suffering, is treatable and also preventable. Yes it is communicable to humans, but again, it is self-limiting. That is really malpractice imo and I have no doubt the vast majority of vets would refuse to kill animals because they had ringworm.
San Angelo is actually not a tiny town. It’s not huge but there’s an Air Force base there and it’s big enough to have 3 or 4 high schools. I know because I lived there in the 90s when my mother was in the Air Force.