(not Australian News)- Groomer Leaves Dog In Boot, Dog Dies

[ann21]

Hi all,

Feeling very sad after reading this piece of news in Singapore. I am going to go give my dog a hug now .

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sgseen/lost_found_pets/1832672/owner_leaves_dog_with_groomer_only_to_have_it_stolen.html#commentSection

[Steph M]

How awful. I would have had a hard time not thumping him to a pulp.

[spikey]

I lived in New Zealand with my (now ex) husband for 5 years back in the late 80s/early 90s (he'd grown up there after his family emigrated from Scotland). We lived in the South Island, and I was absolutely horrified to find that it was quite an accepted practice for people to transport their dog in the boot of the car (and this was in a reasonably-sized city, not in a rural area). Most people had sedans, not station wagons or the 4WDs which are so prevalent these days and didn't want dog hair or mud on the back seat, so they just put the dog in the boot instead. One of his friends almost lost his GSD that way - completely forgot she was in the boot and left her in there for SIX HOURS. Thankfully it wasn't a hot day (relatively cool weather in summer compared to here) but by the time he remembered her, the dog was extremely distressed, dehydrated and was lucky to survive. Still didn't stop him or a lot of the other people we knew from doing it though. I told my husband not to ever even THINK of transporting our dog in that manner. I'm sure there were plenty of others who forgot the dog was there - I mean people have forgotten that their kids or dog were in the main cabin of the car with them, so how much more easily would it happen it you can't see the dog because it's in the boot!!!!!!

Edited June 16, 2013 by spikey

[ann21]

I'm still so saddened by this affair. Singapore is hot and humid, I wouldn't even leave my dog in the car in the backseat with the air con on.... I hope the owners are able to get some justice for that poor dog.