Guest donatella Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 My one regret, had I handled the situation better, I could have mentioned the risk of parvo and the importance of vaccinations at the very least. There isn't a 'better' way in these situations and there is no point beating yourself up over it. Any information given to those people would have gone in one ear and out the other, worse case scenario it would have started an argument. You could still speak the staff who bought the pups in a neutral way if you wanted to. Why not put some information together for them to give next time you visit? Probably worth mentioning to management as well, an aged care facility is not the right place for random dogs. Isn't it against health regulations? In SA it is not against the health regulation rules. As long as the dogs do not go into food prep areas. I work in aged care and friends and relatives will often bring in a dog or 2 or even a litter of puppies for the residents pleasure. These old people have nothing to do all day and for the dog lovers amongst them seeing a dog or a puppy, cuddling it and interacting with it brings them much happiness and breaks the monotony in their otherwise sad existence. The staff (including me) also enjoy these experiences. I often take my little dog in too, he loves it as much as the residents. You're so lucky! We have dying patients who never see their pets again as animals are not allowed in my hospital and these people are far to frail and weak to leave the premises. When I worked in aged care pets were always allowed in as we liked the oldies to feel like it was a home not an institution and it really did brighten their day :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 (edited) This is such a sad story with these little puppies. There are NO winners in this one IMHO. Not the owners,(they obviously have NO idea),the kids (never been taught any different), or the poor dogs they own ( no choice in it), the people who buy these little ones ( know no better, perhaps they think they are 'saving these poor mites) & certainly NOT the puppies I just shake my head. Beggers belief, really does & is just such a bloody sad shame. Donatella, We have a nursing home fairly close to where we live. In the afternoon some of the residents that are capable sit themselves in the sunroom at the front of the building & they can look out the window. Sometimes when I have time, usually once a fortnight, I walk down past this place with my 2 guys, just to see the reaction on their faces in amazing. Instant smiles, their faces light up. They all wave "hello" & I wave back. Sonny & Stella can see them & they wag their tails like mad & that makes them light up even more. Makes my day & I'm sure it makes theirs :) I worked in one of these establishments for years & I know some of those poor old people don't get anyone come to visit from one month to the next. Or not until they take gravely ill, then all the 'long lost' relo's come out of the woodwork Edited June 8, 2012 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty&biscuit Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 That is so appauling I am gobsmacked by the language of that kid too But really, by the sounds of the people, there's not much you could've done to stop them, as has been said, anything said would've gone in one ear and out the other (unless money was involved). All you can do is alert managment, and maybe contact RSPCA. Poor puppies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidgy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 There is a big difference between bringing pets in for oldies pleasure and exploiting them to make a fast buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 There is a big difference between bringing pets in for oldies pleasure and exploiting them to make a fast buck Totally agree with you 'again' thundercat. Another sickening story isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nawnim Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Donatella, We have a nursing home fairly close to where we live. In the afternoon some of the residents that are capable sit themselves in the sunroom at the front of the building & they can look out the window. Sometimes when I have time, usually once a fortnight, I walk down past this place with my 2 guys, just to see the reaction on their faces in amazing. Instant smiles, their faces light up. They all wave "hello" & I wave back. Sonny & Stella can see them & they wag their tails like mad & that makes them light up even more. Makes my day & I'm sure it makes theirs :) I worked in one of these establishments for years & I know some of those poor old people don't get anyone come to visit from one month to the next. Or not until they take gravely ill, then all the 'long lost' relo's come out of the woodwork How thoughtful of you! You're a kind soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I would probably have said nothing as there is so much I would like to have said but where do you draw the line? What comes to mind is... "$50 per pup, gee that barely covers the cost of your microchipping, you have microchipped them haven't you, it is law now". But really that wont change anything in terms of the future these pups have. They were born, they probably shouldn't have, but they are here now and need homes. Fingers crossed and all the best to the pups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidgy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 There is a big difference between bringing pets in for oldies pleasure and exploiting them to make a fast buck Totally agree with you 'again' thundercat. Another sickening story isn't it? Its people like this that make me understand why I have more of a connection with my dogs then I do with humans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 There is a big difference between bringing pets in for oldies pleasure and exploiting them to make a fast buck Totally agree with you 'again' thundercat. Another sickening story isn't it? Its people like this that make me understand why I have more of a connection with my dogs then I do with humans I'm the same TC. My dogs are genuine unlike 99 % of most people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 (edited) Donatella, We have a nursing home fairly close to where we live. In the afternoon some of the residents that are capable sit themselves in the sunroom at the front of the building & they can look out the window. Sometimes when I have time, usually once a fortnight, I walk down past this place with my 2 guys, just to see the reaction on their faces in amazing. Instant smiles, their faces light up. They all wave "hello" & I wave back. Sonny & Stella can see them & they wag their tails like mad & that makes them light up even more. Makes my day & I'm sure it makes theirs :) I worked in one of these establishments for years & I know some of those poor old people don't get anyone come to visit from one month to the next. Or not until they take gravely ill, then all the 'long lost' relo's come out of the woodwork How thoughtful of you! You're a kind soul Oh thank's padraic :) Edited June 8, 2012 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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