Why do people do this?? (dog related)*update/good news*

[emilysgk]

Sorry to post dog info in the cat section... but I feel you guys are my friends and I never really been to the dog area.

I rescued a Pug today.... *sigh*

am really thinking this is what im supposed to do with my life.. I just dont have the money or home to do it. I have went to great lengths in the past to save or at least get out of bad situations. I have rescued countless critters already. I done it again. Its not going so well, but I will manage until I can get her placed. I just send a message to the Pug rescue.

Emma is 9yrs old. She spent her whole life being pampered and spoiled rotten. About a year ago her owners got a new dog (American Bulldog) Well they got along at first. But in time they didnt. So what do they do? They put Emma out back in a muddy cage and forget about her. Can you imagine? I just got her. My cat who normally is ok with dogs is going psyco and trying to attack her. (Because of the kittens) The dog tries to ignore and get away from the cat. Anyways, I am afraid for Emma's health. She acts fine, dont look too bad. Her eyes are bright, though getting white. Color is well. (gums and such) But she has a couple small bald patches, could be a number of things. She has missing teeth and the rest have major tarter build up. Then there is her belly. Thats the concern. I can hope she has worms, but I dont know. Her belly is hard and her chest seems a bit distended. Yet her spine and hips are esily felt. I rescued a dog like this once and it was heartworms. She made it through treatment. (she was sent to the Fenchie rescue) Im not sure, but think this may be what Emma has. She has also drank 3-4 bowls of water already. She dont appear dehydrated at all though. I need to get her to them soon. I have no money but she needs a doc badly.

WHY do people do this? She is a perfect sweet dog. Pugs have a long life and she does (or had??) Many years ahead of her. I seen this dog a few years ago, so health happy and loved... how could you spoil an animal for so long and just toss them for something new?!?!?!?