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.

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 .....

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!!!