Pyrangel Rescue story (graphic)

[Sudilar]

I will take my cue from Jessica and post this story, although I thought it might be too horrible to post. If by doing this, one life can be saved, then I will. Stop the abuse. Report it!



VERY GRAPHIC. EXTREME CASE OF ANIMAL ABUSE. NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED.

Yesterday I received an e-mail from the Great Pyr rescue that Bandit was adopted from. Here is a story reporting the rescue and transport of some horribly abused Pyrs. The rescue is Pyrangels.

VIEW AT YOUR OWN RISK.

http://www.gpcgc.org/ARPyrs.htm

These dogs should weigh upwards of 110-140lbs.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Oh Sue, such horrible pictures! I am so angry to see the pups in those conditions.

Hope they recover 100%. I will be thinking about them and praying that they will survive this horrible incident. Sprayed them with Weed Killer? What was he thinking? I would like to spray him with Weed Killer!

How could anyone with a conscience let a living being get this way? What goes around, comes around. Their owners will get theirs soon or later. I will try and send some supplies to the Rescue Organization.

[turner]

Oh come on, people really really piss me off. What the h_ll did he think he was doing spraying those dogs with weed killer!:mad: oh no he wasn't thinking. Those poor dogs. They look dredful. I hope they recover 100% and find good homes.

Those people should be locked in a cage with no food, no water and weedkiller sprayed on them. Let them wallow in their own waste!!!:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Sudilar]

Their condensed step by step rescue and transport and update is posted at the Pyrangel site.

Remember, this is graphic and horrible:
http://www.greatpyreneesrescue.net/helpthesepyrs.htm

Quoted from the site:
Please don't look away.
Don't turn away and think that this
does not concern you.

We know the images here are disturbing and difficult to view, but we beseech you
to open your eyes, open your hearts,
and make a difference.

Read the story of their Rescue,
their 1000 mile journey to safety,
and their courageous personalities.




Is any other proof necessary for strict and uniform laws
concerning Animal Welfare?

[lizbud]

Sue,

You did a good thing by posting this information. How can
people know how widespread these cases are, if not for
those who hear of cases like this to let others know. I did
however find a site that maybe holds promise of stricter
punishment for grevious abuse cases such as this one.

Please check this Arkansas site;

http://www.humanearkansas.org

I wish them every success in getting this passed into law.

[trisha0503]

Sue,

My tears are filled with tears as I read the story. These people (the old owner) are heartless creature!!!!!!!:mad: :mad: They don't have conscience at all!

I read the whole story and i really sobbed while reading.... This is I think the most horrible story that I ever heard involving an animal abuse. I truly admire the rescue groups who are responsible for saving these Great Pyr babies.... God bless all of them...

I want in my own simple way be a part of this rescue. I'll send a donation to the Pyrangel Rescue Network. These babies deserve to be truly loved ...

Thank you Sue for giving us a chance to be a part of this rescue.

These babies will always be in my prayers....

[Logan]

Sue,
My emotions have been on a rollercoaster in the past few weeks.........I haven't read this yet, but I will, I promise. Thank you for caring andd bringing it to our attention.
Logan

[jessililly]

Sudilar,

I know it must have been so hard posting this, as it breaks heart just to hear about such horrible abuse.
You did the right thing.
Because who will help these poor dogs, if nobody see or hear them, because it is to painful to look at their abused bodies, and to listen to there cry from pain?
You need to know about them, to be able to help, and closing your heart to protect yourself from sorrow, isn´t going to help them.
Thank you so much for posting this.
I cried so much looking at them, and I will never forget them, but I don´t regrat that I didn´t ignored them.
I think that would mean very much to them, if they knew...


jessica

[Logan]

I read it, finally, and I am appalled. :( :mad: . The Pay Pal isn't cooperating, but I will work with it until I can make my contribution. Sue, thank you for making us aware. My heart goes out to these beautiful pups..... :(

[trisha0503]

Hi Sue,

Any news on these babies? I sent an e-mail before to the Pyrangel Rescue but I didn't get a response... I'm just wondering how are they doing right now.. The 2nd week in the link is still under construction.... When I read the story of how they rescued and transformed Hope and Freedom , can't help but cry.. I truly admire these people or anyone who are involve in any rescue activities... I feel helpless too sometimes not being able to do it myself aside from doing financial contribution.. I only live in a 1 bedroom apt. so I can't even offer to be a foster home... That has been one of my dreams.. Oh well, i feel like crying again :( :(

I've been thinking of these babies since I read this post.. I've been praying for them a lot too... If you hear any update, please let me know...

[Sudilar]

[email protected] is the Chicagoland Great Pyr Rescue that has the link to the Pyrangels Rescue. Maybe if you e-mail them with your question or comments, they might be able to get through to the Pyrangels. I'll also see what I can find out.

[trisha0503]

Sue,

What a perfect timing! I just got an e-mail from Joan Fremo. I just read it right now and she's asking some prayers for Persephone, one of the 3 great pyrs rescued from Arkansas...

Please include them in your prayers...

This is the content of Joan's e-mail...

Hello friends!
Persephone, one of the 3 dogs rescued from
Arkansas a few weeks ago, needs your prayers.
Please take a moment to say a prayer, to send
energy and good thoughts to her.

Persephone has been doing so well. She has
gained the most weight of the three dogs, she is
no longer naked--her skin has softened from the
black leather, and she is covered in short fur.
She is happy, and friendly, bouncing and
playful--until yesterday...

Yesterday when I woke up she seemed reserved,
relutant to go out side, had no appetite. Her
temp was elavated, she acts like her hind section
is bothering her, back legs wobbly, and she sits
after a few steps. Her normal animated attitude
has evaporated.

We called the vet, and were in the office waiting
for them. She has had blood tests, and x-rays,
long acting antibiotics--but we don't yet know
what is happening.

I elected to bring her home, as there is no staff
during the night at the vet's office. At least
here I could hold her, coax her to drink, keep my
hands on her. It is 6am now, and I have had no
sleep. I take her back this morning, 7:30 am, for
a Barrium enema--see if there is anything the
x-ray missed.

I am very frightened for Persephone. She has come
such a long way, she has had such a struggle, she
was doing so well... PLEASE, hold her in your
hearts and prayers.

I have been so careful. I have a seriously ill
boy in quarantine here. I strip off my clothes,
stuff them in plastic, wash with a bleach
solution, redress, and spray my self down with
disinfectant before going from him to any of the
others. (Done more laundry this week then in the
last 6 months) I knew my AR babes, no matter how
well they were doing, would have compromized
immune systems. This seems unrelated.

She is being treated by Spring Oaks Animal
Hospital, 2489 South Woodland Boulevard, Deland,
FL 32720 PH:(386) 736-6747

Please say a prayer...
Joan

[Sudilar]

Thanks for the up-date Trisha!! I will pray for Persephone! If she up-dates you again, will you please let us know??

[turner]

Prayers coming your way!!!!!!!!!!!

[anna_66]

This is so sad, have you hear anything more?

[Cookiebaker]

:( :mad: :(

Those poor babies! It's just NOT fair!! :mad: I just cried so hard when I was reading the tribute to Persephone. She was such a fighter, and may she rest in peace at the Rainbow Bridge. She is free from pain now. Our thoughts & prayers will be with other two now.

[trisha0503]

Oh my God! I was just going to reply that I haven't heard from Joan about Persephone's condition when I read Cookiebaker's post that she's now at the Rainbow BRidge.... I'm crying right now... The only good thing is that we know that she's no longer in pain..... Please let's all continue to pray for the other two.... This is so sad... :( :( :(

[K9karen]

OMG! How awful and sad! It's taken me a while to get the courage and guts to read the thread as I had to wait for a better state of mind. What a pity! Has the previous owner been "Rounded-Up" yet? No living creature should go through that. What a disgrace :mad: :( ANd I'll be those poor precious babies never even fought back. Our Phila District Attorney is so sick and tired of all this abuse she is trying to make animal cruelty a felony charge, not a misdeanor and a slap on the wrist and a week in jail. Being a true believer in RB I know that she is well and happy now and enjoying the kind of life she should have had on earth.

[Sudilar]

I received this today from Greater Chicago Great Pyr Rescue:

For those of you who have been following the "rescue and rehabilitation" of
the three Pyrs from Arkansas to Pyrangel Rescue Network in Florida...Sadly,
Persephone, the female, crossed the bridge earlier today...Read on....

-----Original Message-----
From: Pyrangel [mailto: [email protected]]
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 10:46 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Chat: Persephone has journeyed to the Bridge

*Permission to Crosspost*

Hello Friends,
It is with a heavy and grieving heart that I
report to you this evening. Persephone has
crossed the Bridge.

Courage and I had both spent the night with our
girl. He drapped his paw over her, and I stroked
her soft new downy coat. If it had been possible
to will her to health, both Courage and I would
have done so.

Her blood test this morning was dismal, showing
both liver and kidney involvement. But her
x-rays...

Her lungs were completely obscurred from view by
the cloudy white of fluid or massive infection in
her lungs. She was laboring to breathe, her liver
and spleen were enlarged. As I looked at the
x-rays, my heart dropped. Hopes dashed, tears
sprang to my eyes as Dr. Paula and I made the
decision to release her from her suffering.

I kissed her nose, her muzzle, and her soft ears
as I told her that Magnus was waiting for her. I
told her how much she was loved, and how many
people had sent Angels to guide her and keep her.

My tears fell on her soft fur, she gasped, and
she was gone.

Dr. Paula feels this was tickborne disease,
generalized bacterial infection, or leptospirosis
from drinking contaminated water, what ever water
these babes could find, in the hell that was
their former home.

I came home alone, and tried to explain to
Courage. As I walked to my bedroom, to finally
lay down to rest, every dog in this house threw
back their heads in a mournful dirge. I have
never heard anything like this. It was eerie. 9
dogs lifted their voices to the heavens, and for
several minutes all I could hear was their
plaintive song.

Our hearts are broken. For one short month
Persephone knew love. For one month...

I really can't type more now. It took me all day
to be able to turn on the computer to share this
sad news.

I have asked that she be cremated, and her ashes
returned to me. I cannot regret the expenses of
the last few days. I hope their will be help for
her vet bill, but if not... I will find a way.
Take out a loan, beg--something.

If any are able to contribute towards
Persephone's bill, or Courage and Donnan's,
their vet is Spring Oaks Animal Hospital
2489 South Woodland Boulevard, Deland, FL 32720
(386) 736-6747

I thank you for your prayers and thoughts,
friends--and ask that you light a candle for this
sweet furchild.
Joan

=====
Joan Fremo, <[email protected]>, HWT, CUR #580, RAOW, Deland, FL PLEASE
READ! 1000 Miles To Safety:
http://www.greatpyreneesrescue.net/helpthesepyrs.htm
"Man's Inhumanity": http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/dog_rescue/95003
We have a Fund Raiser!! Tupperware Online, and all profits go to Rescue!!
http://www.greatpyreneesrescue.net/help_ar_pyrs.htm#fund_raising
Pyrangel Rescue Network: Dedicated to the care and placement of abandoned,
abused, and displaced Great Pyrenees. {\0/} Links and Articles covering all
aspects of Rescue and Petcare! http://www.greatpyreneesrescue.net

[Sudilar]

Went back to the website ( http://www.greatpyreneesrescue.net/helpthesepyrs.htm ) to read the updates and view pics. This is just so devastating. If you only knew how loving these "Gentle Giants" are. It just breaks my heart. Joan's description of holding Persephone reminds me of my Avalanche on her last days.... This is so hard to bear. RIP, sweet Persephone, you did not deserve this.

[jessililly]

I hoped God would let you live here on earth after being rescued from that hell, but he wanted you to come to heaven.
I don´t know why, but I do know that you are no longer in pain, and will not ever suffer again.
Persephone, rest in peace sweet girl...

[Sudilar]

Sad update on Pyrs rescuer.

Dear Rescue Friends,



Some of you may have remembered an earlier post regarding three badly neglected and mistreated Pyrenees that traveled 1000 miles to safety and RESCUE:



http://www.greatpyreneesrescue.net/helpthesepyrs.htm



Many of you made generous contributions to this particular rescue effort... Sadly, Joan Fremo, Pyrangel Rescue Network, passed away yesterday. This is a huge loss for orphaned and displaced Great Pyrenees in many places. Joan will be greatly missed.



At this point we do not know what arrangements have been made for the remaining foster dogs which were in Joan’s care. We have offered to help, and have asked to be kept apprised of what is needed to accomplish this rescue effort.



Just wanted to ask for prayers for Joan and her family. Also prayers for the rescued Pyrs that were in her care. Thank you.

[anna_66]

Oh how sad this is. We'll be saying prayers for her family & the dogs that were in her care.

[trisha0503]

This is very sad :( . Joan will be in our thoughts and prayers . She has rescued so many lives and I know she'll be greatly missed by everyone ...

Sue - do you have any news on what happened to the other two Great Pyr that was rescued? I wish they're ok.. They're always in my thoughts. :(

Thank you so much for updating us...

[Sudilar]

Trisha, I haven't heard any updates on the two remaining Pyrs. I'm sure Chicago Pry rescue will update as soon as things are worked out. They have volunteered to help out in this tragic situation. :(

[Sudilar]

permission to cross post has been given by Jim

THE GREATEST PEER
[In memory of the beloved Great Pyrenees rescuer and talented writer Joan C. Fremo]
by Jim Willis
http://www.crean.com/jimwillis

The dogs of the Pyrenees Mountains,
Are noble, loyal and grand,
And they had as their champion a woman,
Whose name was known throughout her land.

Her efforts for them were legend,
In her they had no greater friend,
And they mournfully howled and wept,
That her Earthly days should end.

Like her namesake, an unlikely savior,
"Saint Joan" battled with love, not sword,
She pleaded for compassion,
And inspired many with her words.

All Heaven was there to greet her,
Escorted by many a loved Great Pyr,
And the jewels in her crown, they sparkled,
In recognition that she had no peer.
*******

In deepest sympathy to her family and friends, and I was blessed to
count myself among them. Our loss was Heaven's gain.
~ Jim Willis

[lizbud]

Sue,

What a sad day for Pyr Rescue and all other rescue groups
too. I'm sure Mrs. Fremo inspired untold hundreds of other
people to take up the cause of animal rescue. A loving heart
like she had will be sadly missed. Our loss IS heavens gain.