Furious!

[king2005]

Poor doggies

I thought the only ways to test for rabies was
1. to put them into quarantine for a long while & wait for them to go insane
2. disect the brain = dead dog

[boomersooner]

I'm sorry that happened to Springen....I have two springers, and they are the gentlest dogs and wouldn't hurt a flea!

[Seravieve]

Aww poor Springen!

I can't imagine abandoning a dog like that... that's so unfair to the dog.

[MonicanHonda]

Poor Springen!!!! People are so irresponsible... I hope this doesn't cause any behavior problems with Springen And I hope the wounds aren't too serious. Keep us updated on how he is doing.

They will probably quarantine the dog for awhile.

[dab_20]

Poor doggies

I thought the only ways to test for rabies was
1. to put them into quarantine for a long while & wait for them to go insane
2. disect the brain = dead dog

Oh, I assumed they could test it somehow. Well hopefully he doesn't have it.

Springen of course, acted soon after as if nothing happened. His wounds are healing well, so that's good. I'm sure I was more upset them him! haha

I just wish people would be responsible with their animals. If you don't want to care for one, don't get one!!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

So sorry to hear about poor Springen!! People really need to take responsibility for their animals, or just don't have them- it's that simple!

Unfortunately, the only reliable way to check for rabies it to cut off the head (yikes), and send it off to the laboratory to inspect the brain tissues....

[dab_20]

Springen is feeling much better and his wounds are already scabbing over. He's still playing with the other dogs, but I guess he's been acting a little bit fearful when they get to rambunctious. I know my brother's worried about any aggressiveness he may have from this... I think it'll just take a little time. I know humans tend to live in the past much more than dogs do.

As for the abandoned dog, apparently he has a microchip. I hope they find the owners and fine them or something for doing what they did.