I did something I thought I'd never have to do...

[moosmom]

I don't know if you remember me mentioning a while back a neighborhood dog, Luka, who was the sweetest dog. The stupid, idiot owners kept him outisde 24/7, 12 months a year. No shelter, nothing. They fed him table scraps. My sister-in-law and I donated a dog igloo, insulated it with hay and newspaper, and bought bags of dog food for this poor animal. He was tethered to a broken down car on a chain no longer than 18 inches.

I came home from work yesterday and the fire department was there. There was a fire in the basement that damaged the whole house. It's suspicious and under investigation.

I went down the back alley to check on Luka. He look awful!!! He had some sort of mange on his back end, and had no food or water. I got him a bowl of water when the owners came home. These low lifes (and I DO mean low lifes). I was holding a cat that was hers, worried about it. I had seen it roaming the yards looking for food (I was putting food out for him. She grabbed the cat from me and said "That's my baby!!! Give me my baby!!" I asked her about Luka. Her response was "I don't give a F what you do with that damn dog!!" I told her that he's been outside 24/7 and has no food or water. She said "That's what he is, a yard dog!!" I almost go into it with her, but simply told her I was taking Luka to the Humane Society to get the medical attention, food and water he so desperately needs. She didn't care. She just kept telling me the cat was her baby. Well, I went back to pick Luka up and the cat was roaming around, while the house was totally boarded up!!! If it was her damn baby, why the hell didn't she take him/her with her in the car when she left, instead of fending for herself!!!!!!! I also took the cat. I was not about to let that poor cat fend for itself when the temperatures were supposed to go down last night. I cried when I left. I wanted SO badly to take in the cat. But with my house full, there was just no way. As I walked out the door, poor Luka cried. I haven't stopped crying since then! I keep wondering if I did the right thing or not. :( :(

I pray that they both get the medical attention they need and homes they so desperately deserve!! :(

[Freckles]

Originally posted by moosmom
I keep wondering if I did the right thing or not. :( :(
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Absolutely!

[catlady1945]

That woman is a nut-case. You absolutely did the right thing! That poor dog - and cat, too.

[slick]

You did the right thing Donna. Bless you. I pray that Luka and the kitty find furrever homes.

[Corinna]

you did the right thing. They at least have a chance for a happy home.

[trayi52]

Donna, you did what had to be done to save their lives, so yes you did the right thing.

I hope and pray that Luka and the precious kitty get the forever home they both deserve.

Willie

[gini]

Donna, why do you even bother to ask us if you did the right thing?

OF COURSE YOU DID THE RIGHT THING!

Bless you for taking the time, energy and care of these poor animals. They may have a chance now and it will be just because of you and your efforts!

[leslie]

You did MORE than the right thing and STOP questioning yourself! Hopefully this woman won't go there and re-claim her "pets" and get away with it! You should be resting in peace knowing they are warm and have food for now. It is probably the happiest time they have known! Thank you Donna for giving them security and certainty! A basic animal/human need! kisses to them and you! You rest well, I am sure they are! Leslie.

[captain]

Donna,

You SOOOOoooo did the right thing!!!!!!
Bless you for doing that ..... :D

Both furkids will finally get the life they deserve.

{{{{HUGS}}}}

[Logan]

You did do the right thing, Donna. You did!!!! I hope they can find them wonderful homes. I know your heart is breaking as much as it is because you wish it could be your home. I would be the same way.


Logan

[Mandy-Lee]

You definately did the right thing! I commend you for your braveness! I would've done the same thing...goodness, everytime I see a dog left in a car on a hot day, I want to call the SPCA or whom ever...
You saved those poor animals from people who don't even know how to care for anyone but themselves...if they even do that!
Don't question your decision..it was a great one!
Way to go. I hope the both of them find new homes and are happier then they were!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Ditto to everyone else. You know you did the right thing and there is no way you should be feeling guilty about it! Instead, give yourself a pat on the back for once again caring about someone else's pets more than they do.

[RedHedd]

Me too. You definitely did the right thing. Fingers and paws crossed that both fur kids get wonderful, loving furrever homes.

[carole]

of course you did the right thing there Donna, be re-assured, i really hope both Luka and the kitty get loving homes too, but whatever happens, it has to be better than that misery of an existence they were living with those morons. Bless your'e kind heart Donna, and bless those two furbabies as well.

[lizzielou742]

No doubt about it, you did the right thing. That's exactly what I would have done. Good for you for taking them to the Humane Society, where they can get the care and attention they deserve...and find loving homes!!! :)

[ratchet22]

Absolutly. They needed you and you were there. They thank you for that!!!!!!!

It would have been wrong not to do what you did! And look the other way. You are fantastic!

It would have been nice to see that person pay for what she did to them, but she will later when she has to face god!

carrie

[rg_girlca]

Donna, don't ever question your intentions. I know deep down inside that you know you did the right thing. How could you not
once you saw the condition those poor babies were in. That woman should be reported.

Bless you and thank you Donna for saving their lifes.
I hope and pray that they both find good, loving, caring forever homes that they so deserve.

[smokey the elder]

Thanxamillion for rescuing that dog. I think people who abuse animals should be more severely dealt with than they are now.

[QueenScoopalot]

Donna, You should feel no guilt whatsoever for rescuing these animals from such a rotten life. I've made many an animal go *POOF* into the night, and I don't even look back. Thank you for saving these two. ;) ;)

[lizbud]

Oh Donna, you absolutely did the right thing by taking these
poor animals to people will care for them.They have a chance
at a good life now. :) Luka probably cried because it was the
first time anyone had shown him such kindness. He is in the
best place now for that to happen. Thanks for taking the kitty
too.That woman was totally ignorant of animal safety & care.
I doubt she knows what loving an animal means.

[rosethecopycat]

Trust your heart....

[catnapper]

Poor critters. You did the best thing they've ever had. At least they'll get warmth, food and water, and a chance at finding a loving forever home.

[moosmom]

I called the Humane Society today to follow up on their progress. Both of them were euthanized. :(:(:(:(

I am just beside myself right now. I've let them both down. I thought I was doing the right thing by bringing them there in the hopes they'd find good homes and Luka would get the medical attention he so badly needed. If only I had known. :(:(

I can't stop crying over what I've done! I would've MADE room for Leo. I would've FOUND someone to take him temporarily till I could've made enough money to get him medical attention!!

I think of the man who was turning in two cats abandoned in an apartment, one a beautiful Maine Coon named Bob. They're probably dead too!! :(

[carole]

Oh Donna I am so sad to hear this news too, and I can understand how awful you must be feeling, but please don't berate yourself over this, you still did what you thought was for their best, if they had stayed with that horrible owner, they would have suffered terribly and died eventually a slow and horrible death.

You did what you did with the best intentions, and did the humane society say why they put them to sleep? did they not give the animals the chance for adoption.

Its a real tough cruel world out there, unfortunatley we cannot save them all, so please don't feel so bad or guilty,but by the same token I can well understand why you feel the way you do.

I had to capture a Black Tom here some years ago, they had been trying to get him for years, he was causing so many problems with everyone's cats here, some awful people were tallking about shooting him, he was always in cat fights, and the poor thing was in a terrible state when i caught him, he also looked like he either had rickets or was hit by a car at some stage, as he walked bad, he had pus streaming out his eyes and nose, and I knew when I captured him, what is fate was, he was going to be put to sleep, and I cryed and cryed about it for days, I could just see his pitiful face, I knew it was a blessing for him, but I felt extreme guilt all the same, but it was the people who abandonded him who should , so Donna I know how heavy your heart feels right now, HUGS SWEETIE!!!

[Logan]

I'm so sorry, Donna. :(

[Christiansmommy]

I am sorry you are so sad over this. It is a shame what has happened. I have to agree with Carole, they would have died a more prolonged, horrible death and suffered...possible malnourished and ill, had you not taken them. You did your best, you did what any of us here would have done. Those owners should be ashamed of themselves for what has transpired, not you. They were the irresponsible ones, you were the most responsible loving person they had probably ever encountered. That poor dog, had no love, granted it is terribly sad that he has been euthenized, but at the very least, he is healthy and happy now, at the bridge, not chained to a car, and starved...he can now be free, along with his cat friend :) ((((HUGS)))) to you.

[leslie]

Oh Donna, I know you feel worse than awful. Remind yourself that they had some time of rest and warmth and non-stop food and security. Remind youself of what WOULD HAVE BEEN AND HOW YOU WOULD HAVE FELT NOT STEPPING IN. Would you not have kicked yourself for NOT intervening? For NOT keeping these guys from continuing to live with these so called "owners"? I know you feel you could have taken in Leo, but you know what? There are going to be many, many more Leos in your life and he knows it, he knows what you did for him and for every Leo you save, he will know about it... Don't you think? It's much better the way they went peacefully than suffered from neglect. You know that as much if not more than anyone here. It's their "owners" that should should be sent a letter from the Humane Society telling them the fate of their pets that they could not be bothered with. They should be legally forbidden to have pets based on neglect. But since no charges were pressed....no one will care if they get more pets. It is never ending and so frustrating eh? You take care. We still have to get what's his name, (georgie?) from the woods or traffic, right? Or is there some new lost soul that needs your help? You will always be needed by these 4- legged creatures whether you like it or not! Kiss your newbie for us and remind her how lucky she is and you are to be together today.
Again, I am sorry for this sad ending.

[PJ's Mom]

You tried. A lot of people never would've done that. Imagine the number of people who would turn around and walk away from that kind of situation. You probably showed those animals more concern in a couple of hours than what they'd been shown their whole lives. No matter the outcome, you did the right thing.

[Don Juan's mom]

I'm sorry that the dog and cat did not find good homes, as you had hoped.

Unfortunately, after being so badly neglected :mad: by their "owners," it's very possible that they both had untreated illnesses that rendered them unadoptable. :( Take comfort in knowing that in their last hours, they were comfortable, clean and loved.

Liz

[MULTICATMOM]

Originally posted by gini
Donna, why do you even bother to ask us if you did the right thing?

OF COURSE YOU DID THE RIGHT THING!

Bless you for taking the <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=time&v=56">time</a>, <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=energy&v=56">energy</a> and care of these poor animals. They may have a chance now and it will be just because of you and your efforts!

I ONCE "DONATED" A PUPPY...THE DRUNKS 2 DOORS DOWN KEPT IT OUTSIDE, YARD DOG MENTALITY... SHE GREW UP TO BE THE SWEEST HOUSE DOG;) STILL IN MY SISTERS HOUSE;) SAVE ANIMALS WHEN YOU CAN, THEY DESERVE IT!!:D :D

[sasha the cat]

Donna, I know you're hurting and all of us who have responded to your sad story of Luka and the Cat are hurting too.

You did what is right: you took two helpless animals away from defective human beings (what I'd love to do to them can't be spoken!). You stood up against abusers and in memory of dear Luka and the Cat who are now free and unafraid at Rainbow's Bridge let every animal lover pledge to take action, just as you did. We must pressure our respective governments to change laws to protect animals. Abusers need to be imprisoned, fined, and forbidden to ever have a pet again, be near animals, or work with animals.

Through your tears, Donna -- look across to Rainbow's Bridge where you will see Luka, unchained & free playing with The Cat who must be purring with pleasure now. I'm sure they are now your guardian angels.

[leslie]

Amen Sasha and well put. Donna, I hope these words are giving you Some bit of comfort when you feel tearful... Please remind yourself. Print what is said here if you can and everytime you feel like it's your fault or even a tiny bit guilty, read all these posts to you! Remember, many of us have been through the same!

[Medusa]

Hi there,
I haven't been on for some time now because my computer came down w/a virus and I was without it for several weeks. Aaaaaargh! But I posted today and saw this post, too, and just had to write.

Yes, absolutely you did the right thing. Sometimes we can only save them for a day but both the dog and cat got to experience the human touch, love. It's so child-like of us to want to take them all in; not childish, child-like, innocent. I'm currently stressing over trying to place all these little babies that have made their way to my home, getting them spayed/neutered in the meantime. But we do what we gotta. You did what you had to. And the Universe blesses you for it.

Blessings,
M

[moosmom]

Thank you, Medusa. Good luck placing your babies!