Rspca And Clifford

[Teebs]

Dont want to cause a huge debate or fight, but does anyone have any info on this? I have tired Google and must be searching for the wrong thing, or am just hopeless ;)

I want to show a friend,

thanks!!

Edited May 14, 2009 by Teebs

[Crysti_Lei]

Dont want to cause a huge debate or fight, but does anyone have any info on this? I have tired Google and must be searching for the wrong thing, or am just hopeless ;)

I want to show a friend,

thanks!!

i think that is kinda half the point, that there is no proof/info on it out there. its was all well hidden... i could be wrong though

[Teebs]

Im sure ages ago there was a link on here, when i googled DOL came up, clicked on one thread, and it directed me to another thread but that one was removed. Someone has to have something? ;)

[Mim]

I did a search on here and got these threads

http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...amp;hl=Clifford

http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...amp;hl=Clifford

http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...amp;hl=Clifford

[Teebs]

i didnt even do a dol search ;)

thanks!

[ruthless]

Mantis might have some links?

[GeckoTree]

Admission

This was from RSPCA 2004 called Clifford’s long road to recovery

Clifford (known affectionately as ‘Cliffy’) has the support of many kind well-wishers who are following his progress after he was dumped from a vehicle onto a roadway at Ramsgate on September 15. He was thin, starving and covered in ulcers, some of which had been crudely hand stitched in a botched-up home sewing job – a cruel and extremely painful exercise.

To those well-wishers, we say a very big ‘thank you’. And we particularly thank all those kind and caring people who have taken the time to help with a donation towards Clifford’s veterinary costs. We appreciate all the many ways people show they care.

Because of his treatment, ‘Cliffy’ will never grow to his full potential, but we are pleased to report that his weight has now increased from 7.8 kg to 8.8kg and his wounds are starting to heal, although the deep pressure ulcers will obviously take some time to mend. He is enjoying interaction with staff and is undergoing rehabilitation to help heal some of his emotional scars.

Clifford shows his joy and appreciation to every caring person he meets. He is very much loved by RSPCA staff and enjoys spending time in the Inspectorate office. He was even ‘blessed’ at this week’s Blessing of the Animals Ceremony at the shelter. We give thanks for the ways that animals like Clifford enrich our lives here at the RSPCA.

There is something still missing, however, and that is more important information that will help bring his abusers to justice. The RSPCA Inspectorate is investigating some significant leads, however we still need anyone with information to step forward. With a successful prosecution, we may prevent another animal or even a person, from undergoing a similar ordeal.

If you can help with any additional information relating to Clifford’s abandonment please contact the RSPCA on 02 9770 7555. All support is very much appreciated.

If you use an internet archive you should be able to find everything written about him newspaper articles websites etc.

I could find at least 7 pages from the RSPCA about him. i did not look at newspapers.

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Edited April 13, 2010 by GeckoTree

[Loving my Oldies]

Oh god, you should have posted a warning first.

I will NEVER believe that dog turned vicious to the extent he had to be killed.

[Teebs]

Oh god, you should have posted a warning first.

I will NEVER believe that dog turned vicious to the extent he had to be killed.

i will add one in the title, thanks for that!

[Ci]

Yep - when it happened - we were all wondering how long it would take before they made an example out of him. I don't beleive he turned either. His fate was sealed the minute he was made public unfortunately.

[mish13]

I am new here and only just reading about this poor dog, but oh my god I was not prepared for those photos. That poor poor boy, I wouldn't even expect this sort of abuse in a third world country let alone here in Australia.

I live on the Gold Coast where no new Pit Bulls are aloud but the people I know who have owned them say they are beautiful dogs. Unfortunately they need to be in the right hands and in this circumstance he most definitely wasn't.

Maybe some sort of ID needs to be put into this breed along the lines of a micro chip before they are sold so the breeder can be traced. This way hopefully the dog would end up back at the breeder and not the RSPCA. That way it is with someone that's knows the breed and could make sure the dog didn't suffer anymore then it already had.

So very very sad, I am ashamed to be a human if this is what we are capable of