I am placed in a difficult position

Well, if the dog was just "skin & bones" last
November, and even had a "mass" of some kind
on her chest, maybe a merciful God will allow
this poor dog to pass on to Rainbow Bridge.
I hope & pray that she doesn't have to linger
& suffer any longer.

WHERE IS ANIMAL CONTROL???????

Steno - come out of hibernation and get Animal Control over there, something needs to be done!!!!!

Hello,

Just wondering about the neglected neighbor's dog.
Steno, Have you had a chance to see her lately? Did
Animal Control ever come out to check things out?
I realize we all "gotta go sometime" but I just hate
to think that this dog will pass on unloved & un-noticed
by the very people who "keep her" in these circumstances.
I'm sorry to keep bugging you about this, it's not your
problem to solve; but I find myself thinking of her often.
Thanks, Liz.

After days of driving and not seeing Dee-dee, I had just got to the point that I thought that maybe she was gone. I told myself that they found another home for her. That's easier to handle than telling myself she died cold, scared and alone. Then I was driving over the tracks one day and looked over and she was sitting on top of her dog box. She had reappeared. And, guess what. She actually looked like she had gained some weight. [surprised]. I think they had taken her into the garage because we had a really cold snap here. I thought if that's the case, well, that shows that they care some. The weight gain is a good sign also!!!
I'm hoping that animal control gave them a little speech on how to properly care for an animal and maybe they listened. I didn't keep animal control's number. I have to call one place that gives me the number of another place that gives me the number of another place where I have to leave a message on an answering machine. I never talked to a person. I'm pretty sure if I called they wouldn't give me any information anyway.
It would be great if she was treated as a member of the family but that's not the way these pepole are. She is a hunting dog, not a pet. :(
I'll probably get more info when the kids are out playing again in the Spring. As of now, she's still existing as an outside dog only.:( :mad:

I just wanted to tell you that I completely understand your predicament. If you called Animal Control, I'm not sure what else you could do, other than call them again. It is hard to be the neighbor of someone who doesn't treat their pet the way we would. I've been there and done that as many people on this board know. And my "victim" was a 7 pound Yorkshire Terrier, being subjected to the cold, rain, etc. with not even a dog house to retreat to. Her answer was to escape, constantly. It tore me up....but guess who she ran to. Me! Constantly. I would have kept her if my cats didn't despise her so.

I think there is only so much one can do, especially if it puts their own dogs, children, etc in danger. Sounds like you have cared a lot and done what you can. Keep a close eye out, and if need be, call Animal Control again. I know I might get crucified over this answer. I'm as passionate about these pets as anyone, but I also know that if you are a homeowner and plan to stay there a while, you just have to pray and offer every bit of compassion possible to these animals, as often as you can, and hope for the best. :(

Thank You for the update. I know it can't be
easy to see a dog that's treated so differently
than our own pets.
Re: the weight gain, Hope they are feeding her
more, and not that she is pregnant.
Anyway, thanks again for checking on her.

What i would do is somehow sneak it some food. . . . .well this is only if all else fales (spellcheak)

I recently found a dog that was tied in the back of a pickup in the afternoon in the Florida heat. He had no water. I tried to get someone to answer the door but no one did. I went and got some water for him, then called animal control. I waited for almost an hour and they still weren't there. In the meantime, I poured water over him to keep him cool. He was the sweetest pit bull. Finally, the owner came out and got violent and I had to leave. And of course, animal control did nothing but give him a speech. I feel so bad for mistreated animals, especially dogs.

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Originally posted by Logan
I just wanted to tell you that I completely understand your predicament. If you called Animal Control, I'm not sure what else you could do, other than call them again. It is hard to be the neighbor of someone who doesn't treat their pet the way we would. I've been there and done that as many people on this board know. And my "victim" was a 7 pound Yorkshire Terrier, being subjected to the cold, rain, etc. with not even a dog house to retreat to. Her answer was to escape, constantly. It tore me up....but guess who she ran to. Me! Constantly. I would have kept her if my cats didn't despise her so.

I think there is only so much one can do, especially if it puts their own dogs, children, etc in danger. Sounds like you have cared a lot and done what you can. Keep a close eye out, and if need be, call Animal Control again. I know I might get crucified over this answer. I'm as passionate about these pets as anyone, but I also know that if you are a homeowner and plan to stay there a while, you just have to pray and offer every bit of compassion possible to these animals, as often as you can, and hope for the best. :(

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Thanks, Logan. I needed that. :)