Trisven13 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Rowdy, one of the dogs currently being fostered by Albury Dog rescue, was killed last night by his foster carer's dogs in a very out of character event which also claimed the live of the carer's goat and many chickens. The carer is devastated and unsure on what to do about her dogs. The exact details are unclear as they were away when it occurred. Rowdy - you were a beautiful boy who wormed your way into my heart when you climbed into my lap for a cuddle. You were so scared of so many things - I'm so very very sad that your life had to end the way it did. Run free at Rainbow Bridge - I'm sure there will be someone there with a lap for you to climb in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 thats very sad, no dog deserves to die like that, he had a terrible end, may he RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Oh Trish, I'm so sorry to read this, poor Rowdy, goat & chickadees, I wonder what set the whole thing off ? I feel so sad his life ended this way, I hope his carer is okay too. fifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Oh..what a horror find for the carer RIP rowdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisven13 Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 The rangers are still at the property and have removed two of the dogs who don't appear to have been actively involved. Long story but the carer is a solicitor who has had to move to Swan Hill. Her husband and son still live at the property until it is sold and they can all move to Swan Hill - but they went away camping overnight. They can't be contacted at the moment. The carer's brother is on his way out to see if he can restrain the remaining two dogs - who are actively trying to eat the ranger. If he can't get there the carer has given the ranger's permission to shoot the dogs if necessary. They haven't been able to see Rowdy's body so I suppose there is a chance he is alive but the neighbour apparently saw him killed last night. I just can't believe it, the poor carer (who is close friend) is devastated but too far away to be able to do anything - her dogs are her family - we just can't work out what happened. We can only assume that there was a dispute between the dogs which led to Rowdy's death and that, somehow, this has triggered some kind of pack killing spree afterwards. The neighbours have young children and a GR pup and have had to keep everyone inside as the dogs are trying to get next door. The dog who is causing most of the problem is 10 years old - maybe some kind of dementia brain snap???? I just can't explain it, understand it, comprehend it. RIP Wednesday the goat who was rescued from the pound aged approx 2 days - my friend adored her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss B Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 How sad RIP Rowdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tramissa Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Oh shit. This has to be one of my worst nightmares. Your poor carer RIP Rowdy, goat, chooks and 2 other dogs What a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baifra Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 That is horrific. I remember Rowdy and followed him being saved and im just devastated by his death. I love the cattle dogs and he was such a handsome man. RIP little fella My heart goes out to the family and albury rescue. RIP Wednesday and chickens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3shepherds Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 How terribly sad - I feel for everyone involved. RIP Rowdy (handsome boy), Wednesday and chicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 (edited) Very sad RIP Rowdy (and all the other animals involved) ... Edited May 18, 2008 by JulesLuvsCavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobayashi Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I remember rowdys story little one :rolleyes: I agree, its a TERRIBLE thing for all involved :rolleyes: for the poor carers, they must feel terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 how awful for this to happen RIP Rowdy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbiemax71 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Poor Rowdy and poor chooks and goat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Oh Trish i am so sorry, what a horrific thing to happen . RIP Rowdy, Wednesday and all the other animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 How horrible - I remember when Rowdy first came to you and that pick in the first post. RIP Rowdy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILuvAmstaffs Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 What a sad day for all involved. RIP Rowdy, Wednesday & chicken. Any news on whether the carers dogs are ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Trisven i am so sorry, what an awful situation. Its absolutely horrible. Hope Rowdy is playing with Otto over the bridge.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I'm so sorry Trish What a horrible situation to be in. RIP Rowdy, Wednesday and chickies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisven13 Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 No more news at this stage. Ros (the carer) sent her brother around to try to restrain the two remaining dogs but even he was too scared to enter the yard and he goes there normally a few times a week, not to mention had fed them the day before. Last time we spoke she was waiting for her husband & son to be within phone range and then they would have to try to sort everything out when she got home. The rangers told me that they could see the body of a blue heeler and it wasn't moving - from that we're assuming that he has passed. If he hasn't, after this long, he is most likely very badly injured. Poor Ros - she has been caring for us from the beginning and, until her move to Swan Hill, has been one of our only big dog carers. Its just shattering for everyone involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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