Angrywith the RSPCA/Council dog wardens

patchwork_cat

That really is awful. I do think that your vets attitude was poor though.

To not believe you make you pay and then say oh no it'll have to go to the pound.

Mind you I am on a bit of a downer with vets at the mo.

Well done, you. And thank you on behalf of the dog.

pboae

MortgageMamma wrote:

Thanks poppycat, but I'd like to think most people would do it.

I wish that were true MortgageMamma. You probably saved that boy's life today, and he's lucky it was you who was passing. Too many people turn a blind eye because they don't want the hassle. They don't want poo and blood in their car, they don't want to be landed with a vet bill, and they don't want to spare the time. Especially when the RSPCA wouldn't lift a finger.

I am v glad there are people like you around who will step in regardless of any inconvenience.

MortgageMamma wrote:

If you believe in the power of collective thought/positive thinking, can we all hope that my vets bill isn't going to be enormous tommorow - I've just phoned the vet who is operating - he has a dislocated hip and his right thigh is broke, couple of broken ribs and he;s riddled with worms _pale_ _pale_ _pale_

I'll be keeping everything crossed for you here. :-)

Mrs_pbradley936

I think you are a wonderful person to have done so much for this dog. It reminded me of a news story I saw when I was in the USA. A bear decided to use the swimming pool in the garden of this house in I think California but I could be mistaken. Anyway this bear was a regular visitor but nobody went swimming when it showed up, in fact the all stayed indoors. One day when he turned up he was obviously unwell and just laid around so they called a vet and paid to have him treated. He had swallowed a plastic bag. Then whoever is in charge of wild animals over there found out about him and told the people that he could not be released into the wild because he had lost his fear of humans and might kill someone so if the family could not house him he would be put down. The family were horrified and went to the TV stations, radio, papers etc and in the end a zoo took him in so he did not have to be put down. Read about him here.

http://www.ci.monrovia.ca.us/city_hall/public_works/samson.htm

MortgageMamma

Thank you! I've just been told by someone that a vet is obliged to treat an injured animal in an emergency without questioning where the payment is coming from through their professional ethics/obligations. Very much like us mortgage brokers helping people who are going through reposessions/arrears even though we don't get paid for it. I'm going to check who regulates the vet and see if he has behaved within their code of practice.

Badgergal

Thank you for doing what you did MortgageMamma. Something similar happened to me a few months ago and isn't it amazing how no one is prepared to help. Eventually I drove her to a rescue across town who I trusted, having got family dogs from there before.

Luckily the dog's owners were found and they collected her, but it is frustrating. Turned out she was in season (erm yes all over my floor!) and had escaped.

Weird thing was, we called her Sheba and turned out that was only her REAL name!! How did we know!

Mrs_pbradley936

MortgageMamma wrote:

Thank you! I've just been told by someone that a vet is obliged to treat an injured animal in an emergency without questioning where the payment is coming from through their professional ethics/obligations. Very much like us mortgage brokers helping people who are going through reposessions/arrears even though we don't get paid for it. I'm going to check who regulates the vet and see if he has behaved within their code of practice.

It is The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

MortgageMamma

pbradley936 wrote:

I think you are a wonderful person to have done so much for this dog. It reminded me of a news story I saw when I was in the USA. A bear decided to use the swimming pool in the garden of this house in I think California but I could be mistaken. Anyway this bear was a regular visitor but nobody went swimming when it showed up, in fact the all stayed indoors. One day when he turned up he was obviously unwell and just laid around so they called a vet and paid to have him treated. He had swallowed a plastic bag. Then whoever is in charge of wild animals over there found out about him and told the people that he could not be released into the wild because he had lost his fear of humans and might kill someone so if the family could not house him he would be put down. The family were horrified and went to the TV stations, radio, papers etc and in the end a zoo took him in so he did not have to be put down. Read about him here.

http://www.ci.monrovia.ca.us/city_hall/public_works/samson.htm

Thats heartwarming isn't it? To many people are willing to end the life of a defenseless animal these days without thinking how cruel it is - we are prevented by conscience and law from doing that to homeless humans, and they are in the majority more of a risk to us than what a homeless animal could be - its a sad mixed up world isn't it!

firespire

There is/was a documentary on tv about the RSPCA, if someone reports a harmless grass snake or large harmless house spider they seem to attend.
This real life event shows they won't attend an injured dog. I agree write to your local paper.

The moral of the story is don't give any money to the RSPCA but either a kinder charity or save up your £5 a month and use it to help an animal you see that is in distress.

KatieKins

I think that what you are doing is great and that dog is lucky that it was someone with a heart who drove by and not someone who couldn't care less. I would have done exactly the same thing in your situation. That poor dog didn't stand a chance without the kindness you have shown him. I hope it works out ok. (p.s. this happened to a friend of mine - she took a cat which had been hit by a car to the vet and although it had a tag, they couldn't get through to them so they wouldn't treat. My friend said she would pay but the vet wouldn't let her - he was concerned that if the owners turned up they wouldn't want to carry on treatment/would be mad that he had gone ahead without authorisation) It's terrible but Im sure it happens all the time. Good luck with it all, let us know how it turns out.

Rallya

Unfortunately I wasnt too surprised the RSPCA wouldnt help you MM, my mum has had similar dealings with them with various wild animals and stray pets she has reported over the years and their attitude is always the same...they dont care! It really upsets me, as did reading your post but I do hope you get the dog in the end to keep, you sound like a marvelous pet owner

As far as your vet is concerned if it was me I would look for another one as he sounds heartless...I couldnt go back to him with my pet and be confident she was getting the best of care...but thats just me

Please keep us informed on what happens, I do hope this is a happy ending...for doggie and you!