Squidgy Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) Oh my goodness I was coming home on the bus this morning from my local shopping centre and it narrowly misses hitting this little brindle staffy! I have aksed to get off at the next stop instead of my usual to try and make sure this little fella gets home alright and doesnt have anymore gambles with his life. Anyway I have got off the bus and gone over the pedestrian island thing where he was hiding to see if he/she was friendly, luckily for me yes HE was friendly and was quite willing to come with me , he was only a small little thing so I managedt to pick him up and carry him to somewhere quiet. no collar no identification whatsoever.......luckily my nearest vet is only a 20minute walk from where he was found. Vet scanned him turns out he is 10years young ( such a little cutie!!) :D Sad part is that we managed to get into contact with the owners who said to take him to pound as they cannot afford to deal with his medical conditions anymore, the vet asked what conditions they are talking about and they said he has bad arthritis thats it arthritis some people make me so angry I am going to contact my mate who is an absolute staffy lover to see if he is able to offer this guy a loving home. The owners are happy to sign him over which is a good thing, I cant stand to see him go to the pound hes to much of a sweetie. :) Has anyone else dealt with people like this before?? I have always thought that if you are going to get a puppy then you are in it for the long haul through sickness and health I hate it how dogs have now been seen as disposable Edited May 15, 2012 by thundercat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) Yes, after working in a pound for three years, unfortunately there are hundreds if not thousands of people like this. Cretins. Good on you for getting off and helping the wee man out, I hope your friend can take him on :) Edited May 15, 2012 by Aussie3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidgy Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) Im hoping that after my finishes work today that I will be able to contact him. This little man needs a loving home. otherwise I think I have just found a new friend Edited May 15, 2012 by thundercat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Good on you TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxiewolf Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 So the owners did not want to take him back? Sounds to me like they just took his ID off and let him go. Poor guy, he is so lucky that you happened to be on that bus TC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidgy Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 So the owners did not want to take him back? Sounds to me like they just took his ID off and let him go. Poor guy, he is so lucky that you happened to be on that bus TC! Nope They said in exact words " take it to the pound I cant be bothered dealing his conditions anymore he to old anyway" I had to refrain from blowing my top at them...... and asked them nicely if they would sign him over into my name so that he doesn't run t he chance of being PTS They are coming to my place tomorrow to sign him over, I am still going to contact my mate and tell him the situation and if he wants him them thats fantastic but otherwise he isnt leaving me he is too precious to run the risk of being dumped or "accidently lost" again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxy Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) It's one thing to re home an animal due to not being able to afford it anymore, but to just toss it on the street is another thing entirely. Edit to say: Thank you for showing the dog kindness and rescuing him. Edited May 15, 2012 by Minxy (Kyojin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollywaffle Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 these are the stories that make my blood boil more than anything else...10 years of wonderful loyalty and service, and they can leave the dog to the mercy of the roads and then the pound! I hope there is such a thing as divine retribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollywaffle Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 these are the stories that make my blood boil more than anything else...10 years of wonderful loyalty and service, and they can leave the dog to the mercy of the roads and then the pound! I hope there is such a thing as divine retribution. should also add..you're a star thundercat, for looking out for his welfare..onya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidgy Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) regarding his arthritis , does saschas blend really work or would you suggest something else? :) I would like to get started on his " condition" as soon as I can and give this guy a nice enjoyable last few years of life whether that be with me or my mate where I can go and see him all the time hehehe Edited May 15, 2012 by thundercat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumof4girls Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 My partners sister dumped her dog onto her mum ( left it there for a holiday then said sorry they don't want it anymore as it's too old) anyway turns out she had cancer so only lived another couple of months then the week after she passed they bought a puppy ( supposedly a rescue 6 wks old mmm yeah right) anyway I just shook my head.. Out with the old in with the new... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidgy Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 I know it is shocking....pets are forever they are not disposable. I really love this saying I found on the web the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Onya, thundercat. With people like you around, it's impossible to lose faith in human nature. The older staffy sounds a real sweetie....and still alive, thanks to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 regarding his arthritis , does saschas blend really work or would you suggest something else? :) I would like to get started on his " condition" as soon as I can and give this guy a nice enjoyable last few years of life whether that be with me or my mate where I can go and see him all the time hehehe Sasha's Blend, Glyde are all quite good for dogs with arthritis. Maybe when his "owners" come round to sign him over to you, ask about which vet he's been to so you can go and discuss his condition. Thank you for stopping and helping this guy! What's his name and can we have pictures pretty please? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidgy Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 His name is Lochi :D I will try and get some photos of him up later today haha we all know how much DOLERS love pics :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melinda10786 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Good on you for giving Lochi a new home :D I hope he enjoys his new place with you. (and yes photos would be nice) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinabean Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Well done on helping Lochi. It breaks my heart that he has been discarded by uncaring owners. Thanks for giving him a chance Thundercat. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidgy Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 OK PHOTOS PHOTOS PEOPLE!!! HEEHEHEHE I put a collar on him that I had around the house he looks so handsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidgy Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 and here is adorable smile!! this made me melt hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 and here is adorable smile!! this made me melt hehehe Staffy smile :D He's beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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