Kirty Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 In the first week that we lived in this house, a tiny Beagle cross turned up at our house. She was filthy dirty, entire, very skinny and had terrible skin allergies. She was totally unsocialised (wanted to kill my big dogs) and very timid. I called the council who came to collect her, left my number in case she wasn't claimed, but never heard any more. Well yesterday the same dog showed up again. She was even skinnier this time and even more timid. We were getting into the car at the time, so I grabbed her, put her in the car and decided to take her to the vet to be scanned. As we drove down the street, I saw some people looking for her and my heart sank. There is one dodgy house in our street, about 10 people live there and its just horrible. The kids are always filthy and out at all hours, last time they had a party all the windows of their OWN cars were smashed, all the neighbours letterboxes were damaged or spray painted, etc. No wonder this poor little dog was in such a bad way. I wanted to hide her away and protect her, but of course the law prevents that. I drove down to the vet, hoping that I could leave her there but unfortunately it was closed. As I went to leave, the owner pulled up in her car. I can't afford to cause any problems with my neighbours, so I got out and asked if she was looking for a dog. The woman acted all happy but the dog was terrified of her. I can't stop thinking about her. Poor little dog. If she turns up again, I will call the council again. Perhaps they won't collect her next time and she will get a chance with some decent owners (our council pound is connected to a shelter). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Omg thats so sad They don't deserve a dog at all, dogs are too special to be owned by careless people like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Bear in mind that if they are going to the effort of looking for her then she means a lot to them. Her timidness may be due to her personalty whatever home she lives in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voloclydes Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 maybe do what spotty chic did. become these peoples friend and help them they may not know any better. things will get better for the dogue that way and another by passes being pts in a pound! some folks just need to know better to do better with there animals. basic training or walks might help... if the family walks with you you can walk and talk no pressure.... gently gently gets the worm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 They don't walk her, and sorry, but I refuse to believe that a family like this would NOT know that a dog needs to be desexed, washed, see a vet, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss BeRidgierent Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 They don't walk her, and sorry, but I refuse to believe that a family like this would NOT know that a dog needs to be desexed, washed, see a vet, etc. And not to know an animal needs to be fed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippetsmum Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Would you consider calling the RSPCA, and making a report on the dog's condition? They may send someone out to speak with the owner about providing appropriate vet care for her skin and weight. Maybe she's not been wormed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 She knows where I live. I foster cats and dogs and if the council found out about the extra animals, I'd be in trouble. And knowing the RSPCA, they will say she has food, water and shelter - she is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisymina Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 If children are being neglected ...................... Umm.......... there are other avenues, if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILK Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Poor little thing. That is so sad that she is scared of her owner I have this awful vision of her getting smacked for getting out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Children aren't 'neglected' as such, they are just dirty, bogan kids. The other night (about 11pm) I heard kids talking - looked out to see 5 kids walking up the middle of the road. Our house is right near the corner and cars often come flying around it. There were three teenage kids and two littles (maybe 5yo?). All from that house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemesideways Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Maybe try and get into conversation with them about the dog. You could make it known somehow that you're willing to take the dog if need be? Something much more subtle that "oh your little beagle was so gorgeous, can I have her?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanabanana Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 If the dog has 'skin allergies' it may be food allergies aND THAT MIGHT BE WHY SHE IS THIN - OOPS caps. My special old girl had severe allergies (and we never did find out what to but it was most likely diet related) and her hair would fall out, she would drop weight and her skin would go all black and yucky. In fact, if anyone had of seen her, she got thin enough at some points that you would have assumed she had been starved - especially with the condition of her hair sometimes being almost bald (FYI, she was on treatment but sometimes she had flare ups). So, maybe it's not that they aren't feeding or caring for her - maybe they just don't realise that treatment is available for allergies......I said Maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle~aussie~dragon Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 lanabanana even so, if their not doing anything about it, their still neglecting the dog. Sorry but I might be labelled a criminal for thinking this but I would rather take the dog and quietly/quicky find another home for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colliewood Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 lanabanana even so, if their not doing anything about it, their still neglecting the dog.Sorry but I might be labelled a criminal for thinking this but I would rather take the dog and quietly/quicky find another home for her. Another sad part is they will only get another dog and make the same mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 witholding veterinary care is an offence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawprints Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 This is scarily sounding like the road I live on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moko81 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Children aren't 'neglected' as such, they are just dirty, bogan kids. The other night (about 11pm) I heard kids talking - looked out to see 5 kids walking up the middle of the road. Our house is right near the corner and cars often come flying around it. There were three teenage kids and two littles (maybe 5yo?). All from that house. They sound like the bogan kids that live on our street roaming around all hours of the nite vandalising anything they can :rolleyes: we've also had a couple of little fluffies show up at our gates but once our buffy dogs come running out they scram quick fast, little do they know our dogs are all bark no bite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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