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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Apr 07 2009 : 05:52:34 AM
We live in a rural area, and yesterday, a small five-week old puppy dashed out of the woods and in front of my car. I barely missed it, jumped out and picked him up. Since we moved here five years ago, this has happened more times than I can count. We've found litters of anywhere from one to six 'dump dogs' as we call them. The other day, I heard someone in an elevator telling another person that the new puppy they had gotten was such a problem, not being potty trained and chewing up a favorite pair of shoes, that they just took them out to the 'country', knowing someone there would pick them up and take care of them. Girls, I couldn't keep my big mouth shut. I turned around and looked at that person and said, 'That's where you're wrong. If that dog was lucky, some farmer shot it right away, to keep it from killing their chickens or stampeding their livestock. If it isn't lucky, it's either starving to death, or is living in pure fear, trying to keep ahead of the coyotes, other dogs, snakes and other predators. No, sir. You didn't do that puppy any favors, much less the farmers that live in the country." I was so mad! And, so was the man I said that too. But ladies, unfortunately, that is really what happens. We would love to corral those dump dogs and cats, and take them to the pound. But it's not really possible. Come to find out, the little boy I rescued, is only one of about six or seven more. The others, plus their mom, is being 'cared' for by the oil rig workers down there, but none of them are willing to take them home. So, we (us and our neighbors)are either gonna have to round them up and take them to the pound, find them homes, or, if they can't be caught up, then take other extreme measures. And I don't have the heart for those measures, but I'm not able to stop the others from it. I just don't understand people! Why get a puppy or kitten, if you don't really want to take care of it? And if you do, and realize later that you don't want it, why not take it to the Humane Society or the pound? Around here, we do have 'Do Not Kill' shelters. And Animal Welfare works hard at placing these orphans! I'm sorry for ranting like this, but it's become a real sore spot. I now have a five-week old black lab puppy at home, that I'm trying desperately to find a home for, without having to take it to the shelter. We already have three dogs (one of which IS a dump dog) and can't handle anymore. And, I've already had one pack of wild dogs wipe me out of over 40 chickens, ducks, guineas and turkeys. So I'm really at my wits end. Okay. I've gotten off my chest. Thanks for the space to vent. And......anyone want a puppy? I'll even throw in a starter bag of puppy chow!!!!!!
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| knittingmom |
Posted - Apr 21 2009 : 3:52:42 PM
You were right to say something to that man. People don't understand that these animals can become problem animals (especially in the case of dogs), taking them to their local shelter is a much more responsible way to deal with their "throw away pet".
People just don't think before htey commit to having a pet, they're a lot of work.
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| mulegirl |
Posted - Apr 21 2009 : 3:44:30 PM
Good for Julie. We really have turned into an irresponsible throw-away society. Take the easy road and who pays the price? Innocent animals. If you don't want to take the responsibility and commitment to having a cat, dog or any animal, don't get one!!!! All those thoughtless persons who try to shirk their responsibilities should not choose to have any animals. And you wonder why the world is how it is out there.
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| Sheep Mom 2 |
Posted - Apr 21 2009 : 09:02:36 AM
Around here it's not just dogs but cats - lots of cats. At one time I had 30 farrel cats in one summer!! Dogs got so bad out here they were running in packs and attacking kids at the school bus stops. We called the pound but they took so long to do anything that the neighborhood had to "take care of" the pack lest a child got injured. We once found a billy goat just tied to a tree on the side of the road!! I believe in karma and I do hope whoever did this will have to pay back dear. We need stronger laws and we need our society to start re-growing common decency and compassion. The dog problem became so bad out here that it put an Emu farmer out of business. I'm glad you spoke up.
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 21 2009 : 07:00:13 AM
Julie-
That would be great! We'll have to see if it's even financially feasible for me. It would most likely take a couple thousand dollars between the travelling expenses, the entry fees, stabling fees (phew) I am starting to get overwhelmed just thinking about it! :D
Alee
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| dutchy |
Posted - Apr 21 2009 : 06:22:55 AM
I applaud you and all who speak up like that. It is SO sad to see these things happen. Just as leaving a kitty or a dog when the `owners` go on vacation, they just dump them somewhere and go on about their so-called happy lives. Makes me SO mad and sad!! I am SO happy I have my sweet Elvis ( I know I can go on and on about him) I canīt think about doing that to him!!
If I hadnīt received him through my dear friend Aīs hubby I would have gotten one from a pound or shelter. There are so many pounds and shelter that CRY for people to take a dog or cat from them. But please if `youī do, take care of it. Never ever leave it out in the middle of nowhere to go on about your own happy lives and leave the poor animal to fend for itself. TOO sad.
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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Apr 21 2009 : 05:30:20 AM
Hey, Alee! Now, Kentucky, next year, I may be able to pull off! Just have to see. I would LOVE meeting you! And Kay, I agree. The rig workers really are good to these dogs, but all of them have already said they won't be taking them home. Some of the puppies have been found homes, but I'm still hoping the others do, too!!! Ladies, thanks, everyone of you, for all your support!
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| KayB |
Posted - Apr 15 2009 : 1:41:13 PM
You done good, girl. However, around here, the oil rigs love having dogs around and feed them really well. We had trouble with a dog jumping the fence and just really hated having to chain her up, but we lived near a busy intersection. DH mentioned it to someone out on one of the rigs and they said to bring her on out - they'd take care of her and loved having dogs on the property. He said he saw her a couple of months ago when he did a parts run and that she was having a steak dinner, so not all oil rigs are bad. These guys pretty much picked their own dog to "love on" and take them with them when they go, if they have to shut down.
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| Annab |
Posted - Apr 14 2009 : 03:35:31 AM
So why is it so difficult to spay and neuter
THEN these poor dumped animals might not have even happened in the first place!
THAT would have been the first words out of my mouth to that man
AND, if he couldn't have afforded to do that, he and others like him shouldn't bother getting "pets" in the first place.
Meantime, you mau have to do a little tough love and first, spay the momma dog, and then take her pups to the pound. Hard lesson but far better than being hit or starved to death.
Unless those men are planning on deworming and putting flea/tick collars on those dogs, it has the potential to become a serious health problem..And yea...what about rabies and distemper?
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| junkjunkie |
Posted - Apr 13 2009 : 6:26:50 PM
I can't think of anything sadder than an animal being dumped....having to fend for themselves...not able to survive all the dangers of the outdoors. These animals are too domesticated and face the hardships ( poor things are so sad and traumatized) of being injured or die a horrible death. Julie, I think you were right to speak up. Maybe, hopefully, you made someone come to their senses. There are plenty of shelters that will gladly take back an animal if it doesn't work out with the owners.
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 12 2009 : 1:00:23 PM
*hugs Julie* I am so glad that Walter found a good home. Truly a case of the best possible outcome. I can't imagine how hard it must have been to let him go like that!
I hope to be able to come to Kentucky next June (far fetched plan, but that would be my dream) for the Egyptain Event. Maybe we could meet up then?
Alee
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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Apr 12 2009 : 08:27:04 AM
Oh, Alee! I would LOVE to come to Farm Fair, but unfortunately, it's just not an option right now. But I have GOOD NEWS! WALTER HAS A HOME!!!! After almost a week of him living with us, it almost broke my heart to let him go -- but he went to a man who fell in love with him at first sight, and he also has children who will love Walter with all their hearts. Ladies, I can't thank y'all enough for all your support in this. I'm STILL not sure about the other puppies -- and still plan on talking with someone here about the situation. I've been talking with a lady from Animal Welfare, and maybe we can get some kind of results with that. Alee -- one of these days, I'm going to see you face to face and tell you how wonderful you are. And as for the rest of you farm girls, I hope I get that same chance!!!!!!!!!
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| shepherdgirl |
Posted - Apr 08 2009 : 08:29:18 AM
oops! Didn't mean to send that TWICE-- my computer went a little haywire there.
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| shepherdgirl |
Posted - Apr 08 2009 : 08:28:06 AM
Lets face it, society if FULL of SELFISH people. Those who so callously abandon their pets are also the most likely to dump their children at those designated "Turn in sites" like in the one state that makes it legal to do so. What has our society become? Sad. So VERY sad. If I could take them ALL-- both animal AND child (no matter the age), I certainly WOULD. Someone needs to make them feel LOVED and WANTED!!!!!!! My heart just aches for them all......
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
| shepherdgirl |
Posted - Apr 08 2009 : 08:24:33 AM
Lets face it, society if FULL of SELFISH people. Those who so callously abandon their pets are also the most likely to dump their children at those designated "Turn in sites" like in the one state that makes it legal to do so. What has our society become? Sad. So VERY sad. If I could take them ALL-- both animal AND child (no matter the age), I certainly WOULD. Someone needs to make them feel LOVED and WANTED!!!!!!! My heart just aches for them all......
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
| Alee |
Posted - Apr 08 2009 : 08:01:20 AM
*hugs Julie* Hey are you coming to Farm Fair? I would DIE of happiness to meet you face to face!!
Alee
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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Apr 08 2009 : 07:54:20 AM
Alee, you're too good to me! Thanks!
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| Lainey |
Posted - Apr 08 2009 : 06:02:05 AM
It's so sad when people do that. A lot of the pets I had growing up were ones that had been 'dumped' by people near our house and the dog or cat just came to our home and 'adopted' us. It's very upsetting to me to think that someone would do that. I have a very soft spot in my heart for animals, always have. If my husband would allow it I would have more pets than we do now. I hope that you find a good home for that puppy.
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| bohemiangel |
Posted - Apr 08 2009 : 05:39:18 AM
It always breaks my heart and a dream is to have a safe haven for dogs. I just cry when I see all of them that need adopted. The love that they give to us is unconditional and I wish I could give them the love that they all deserve!
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 07 2009 : 4:26:40 PM
I will let you know when I get a return answer from the SPCA. I will try calling them if I don't get a reply tomorrow.
Alee
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| babysmama |
Posted - Apr 07 2009 : 11:14:01 AM
This makes me so angry too! When we lived in the country we had one "dump" cat and found homes for two dumped shelties and a small pointer puppy. It makes me so sad that these people don't care about the animals trying to survive.
My aunt once moved to an old farm house and inherited the dog and cats that went with it. She lived there a few years and then they decided to move but left the animals there, at an empty farm, to fend for themselves. One of my uncles would go to the empty farm to let his dog run but would not bring any food for the abandoned dog or cats "because they had to learn to fend for themselves". WHAT?!! My dad and us kids would drive out there sometimes and bring a huge bag of food and just dump it off for them. After a few weeks oue landlord gave us permission to take them so we had the dog a few months until we had to put him down for some medical issues and gave some of the cats a good home and gave the rest to other homes. It made me sick that my aunt would do this. My mom did the same thing to one of our cats though when I was little. It was my best friend and had a litter of kittens. One day my mom decided we couldn't afford their medical care and dropped the cat and her kittens off at a park in the middle of the night. For years I thought my dad had done something to them because he kept saying they ran off. Turns out he wouldn't drop them off because he said it was a mean thing to do so my mom did it. That makes me mad, the least she could have done was put up a sign at the Wal-mart bullentin board advertising free kittens or taken them to the pound. Animals may not be human but I feel God expects us to take care of them with love and gentle hands. If someone can no longer care, afford, or want an animal they can take responsibility for them and find them a loving home or place them with a shelter that can try.
-Elizabeth
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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Apr 07 2009 : 11:06:54 AM
Thanks, Alee! I've also put in a call to Animal Welfare, the Humane Society and a friend who does 'personal rescue and placement' for abandoned animals. Ya know, I feel better already, just reading all these posts and seeing all this support. Ladies, bless you. Just pray 'Walter' finds a GOOD home!
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 07 2009 : 09:18:49 AM
I just emailed the SPCA to see if they have programs to help communities like yours Julie or is they know of another program that does!
Alee
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| NudeFoodFarm |
Posted - Apr 07 2009 : 09:14:47 AM
This seems to be a growing problem in our area. There is a large city and lots of rural farms surrounding it. SO as people are losing their homes and have to move into apartments (that don't allow pets) they think the animals have a better chance. Julie what you said is so well put. I am so glad you were brave enough to correct that mistakan man.
In washington there is a fantastic nonprofit group operating purely on donations, where they spay and nueter Feral cats. It is too bad there isn't one for Dogs. But the idea that Feral cats help keep the neighborhoods clean of rodents, so if you trap them and bring them in, they fix them for free. The clip their ears so that you can tell if they have already been there. When we took the farm cats we had inherited with the purchase of our farm, there were people in there with 30 trapped street cats each!
I wish there were more programs like it.
Anyhow thanks for ventin
H
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 07 2009 : 08:57:05 AM
Oh Julie! I can imagine how heart breaking that must be for you! The animals are so lucky to have a friend like you! It breaks my heart that people do this. Dogs and cats are domestic animals! A lot of the survival instinct that helps wild dogs survive and hunt has been bred out of dogs. Now I know some dogs do hunt and kill, especially when it is that or die- but think of all the trauma and fear that dog had to go through before it learned how to hunt and survive.
I wish there was some sort of answer, but as long as there are unscrupulous backyard breeders and people who feel that their dogs are "harmed" by neutering or spaying then there will always be these poor unwanted innocent creatures.
Hopefully some rescues around your area can help. Maybe you could contact the SPCA and ask them to do a heavy public information campaign in your area. Maybe if a lot of billboards and commercials on tv started educating the public about the horror the dumped dogs go through- maybe the public would be more likely to take animals to the shelter?
Alee
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| Annika |
Posted - Apr 07 2009 : 08:50:14 AM
I have the same problem. Luckily we have a no kill shelter close by...I wish to the good lord that people would use it! All of my animals are "fixed" and healthy. I hate seeing the casual cruelty of unthinking folks how toss unwanted pets in the ditch and drive away...it is a real sore spot with me.
All of my kitties but one are "ditch kitties"
Good luck finding a home for the little pup. I'm glad that you stopped in time and I very much understand your problem. I wish people would just think to give a darn.
Annika
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