Why do people do it.

EmptyPockets

Oh these type of stories make me so so mad. It's just unfair - why is it that any Tom D!ck or Harry can go out and get a dog, take it home, and do what the hell they want with it with nobody asking any questions? The unspeakable cruelty that goes on behind closed doors, some intentional, some unintentional. Whatever you do for this poor dog, please don't stay quiet - I'd be ringing every number I could find until somebody did something to help this poor girl.

A while ago, before we moved house, I was in a similar situation. The people living nextdoor to us got a German Shepherd. It was constantly locked outside, even in the harshest of weathers. It never had any company, no playtime, no walks, it looked so depressed all the time. If the family ever came into the garden you would hear them yelling and screaming at the dog to 'come here' and 'get out of the f*cking way' etc etc. I had tried ringing the RSPCA but they didn't want to know.

One evening, I was lying in the bath when I heard a repetative banging noise, really loud, and coming from the neighbours garden. I got up and had a peek out of the window - imagine my absolute horror when I saw that the noise was actually the dog being punched and kicked by one of the teenage lads who lived there. I SCREAMED out of the window for him to stop, and told him I'd make sure he paid for his actions. I then rang the police and told them I was not messing about with the RSPCA, I wanted the police's help and reported them for animal cruelty there and then. I had to physically stop my DH from going round there and giving the lad a kicking of his own. He was as distraught as me.

Anyway, long story short, I made sure the dog was taken off of them, and I pray it found a better home somewhere far away from those heartless scumbags.

Mupette

good for you empty pockets.

I put myself in danger to protect my dog, i now have the scars on my arm as a reminder, would i do it again, yes.

I would be screaming too, and yes i can understand your husband too.

OH said they should bring back the dog licence, i know it didn't cost much but ..... maybe with strict enforcement and fines maybe idiots would think twice about getting a pet, they clearly don't know how to care for.

I've wanted a dog for a very very long time, was brought up with them, and although i couldn't hold on any longer and got pup when we still lived in the flat, he was always well loved, fed, played with, and went out when he needed to, again as i have said, he didn't get to go on the long walks i wanted him to.

Kinda changed now, i live right by the fields that Bristol City football club want to build on, but whilst it's a nature reserve then its a lovely place for pup, even if he likes rolling in cows muck.

I believe it's not just about the practicalities of owning a dog, taking it out, you also need time for play, cuddles (mine loves cuddles in the afternoon watching tv snuggled up), but also money for vets, and any little emergency that may happen.

so many don't think and can't see past the cute puppy stage, once that's over the fun is over for the poor thing.

mustangsal

People like that get my temper up no end! I have a neighbour just like that! I have already re homed 3 of her animal cast offs within 4 years, WOuld be more had i not completely washed my hands of her and her family. I couldn't cope with the issues they have any more.

One of my dogs was a cast off of hers, and she's a perfect dog! No problem whatsoever. It took time to teach her to play and socialise at the beginning but she's a darling. She got rid of her first cat because it scratched the kids, (atfer them tormenting it) She got rid of the next one as the kids were using the cat to hurt each other! :eek:
Then the collie X Lab, she kept in a crate 24/7. and wondered why it chewed if she let it out! I rehomed her.
She then went and got another cat which she let out, (we live right by a main road) and the poor thing was run over and killed. I buried him, and calmed her kids down as they were all just standing by the road staring at the cat in hysterics.
Then a Collie X Springer Spaniel, he only lasted 2 months, which is a month longer than my lovely dog lasted with her! By that point i had told her i wanted nothing to do with it.
I'm sick of putting calls in to the sspca, they don't do much, but they will follow up on most reports. Sometimes that's enough to make these people think twice, at least for a while. You must do what's best for the poor dog. It won't stand a chance otherwise op.

get_me_out

Sadly most rescues are full of dogs needing homes. Many who don't get choosen are put to sleep.

It is hard with a child with a problem, my son is on the spectrum for autisum. Yes he can have bad days with lots of door slamming and screaming it's just the condition.

We have 2 dogs and various other pets and it helps my son by him taking the dogs for a walk. Perhaps you or your hubby could offer to walk the dog for them, it may even make the kids want to do the same. Hopefully the kids may take more interest in the dog then.

gettingready

And unfortunately, the bottom line here is that they will get another dog and then another and another.

Why? Because according to most rescues "guidelines" - they are perfect people for rescue dogs. They have a garden and I bet at least one of them (if not both) does not work.

Ironic really - I do not have a garden, I work - I could not get a rescue dog that I very much wanted (any rescue dog, GS type) and had to get my Zara off the infamous Gumtree.

This is the reality of dogs being rehomes via rescues in here - ironic really. Poor dogs.

narabanekeater

she is going to breed with a one year old dog? oh my word
My 2 are have snuggles on my slippers (a foot each as we speak) I do hope this situation gets better. Only this morning my Mum had to get the local dog warden out as someone has dumped a spaniel on her front garden. This poor animal easily looked 12 and could hardly walk
Id like to say if she can treat a dog like this how does she treat her children but I can imagine

Mupette

narabanekeater wrote: »

she is going to breed with a one year old dog? oh my word
My 2 are have snuggles on my slippers (a foot each as we speak) I do hope this situation gets better. Only this morning my Mum had to get the local dog warden out as someone has dumped a spaniel on her front garden. This poor animal easily looked 12 and could hardly walk
Id like to say if she can treat a dog like this how does she treat her children but I can imagine

Well the dog is in season now, apparently that's why she looks so unhappy, part of me wants to say rubbish, it's because she is unloved, BUT, as i have said before I've never had a female dog so i couldn't say. And the breeding her when she is 1, is just for financial gane

Sagz_2

Financial gain? Theres a thread on here about a dog that needed a C section that cost thousands! You may like to mention that to them and point them towards any subsidised speying schemes in your area. Fingers crossed they take the hint x

foreign_correspondent

Norbertsmum wrote: »

Financial gain? Theres a thread on here about a dog that needed a C section that cost thousands! You may like to mention that to them and point them towards any subsidised speying schemes in your area. Fingers crossed they take the hint x

this one?

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2010/04/19/pay-1-200-vet-bill-or-we-ll-put-dog-down-115875-22195777/

people like this make me so cross... you need a spare £2,000 before you even think about breeding. Poor little jack russell... they are the second most common breed in rescue too.

narabanekeater

Mup- Ive worked in rescue centres for greyhounds and worked with animals when leaving school as well. At 1 there body is still growing and developing and she may well struggle to get them all and need a section. Or with what youve said abut these owners they may not want to pay for one or even be bothered putting both mum and pups in danger. Jack Russells are on the cheaper end on puppies worth (well certainly round where I am) even a single trip to the vets and any profits would be wiped out. Thats assuming Mums being fed a good diet etc. Im sending this poor Jack Russell and hug from myself and my pair