another reason why pound puppies cost

17 years ago

Here is an example from another list of how pound puppies incur expenses and the rescuer is spending out of pocket. The original owners are the cause of pound puppies. The person that took in the stray is not a rescue, but a reputable breed kennel with a full house of its own.

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Well, I have complete idiots for neighbors...this I've known since the day they moved in. When they moved in they had a Siberian and a Mastiff. Now, they have 4 "Reindeer Chihuahua's" that they breed constantly and a Beagle puppy. Well, when they had the Siberian, she got pregnant and they kept 2 of her puppies. When they got the Beagle puppy I guess they decided that they had to "get rid of" the two puppies they kept. I guess one went to their daughter and the other, well, they "dumped" her. I've seen her running around for a few weeks now, and last week spotted her in a Wendy's parking lot scarfing down as much food from he trash cans as possible. Today, she attempted to come home and they wouldn't take her back in. So I managed to get her over to me and gave her some food. She is very thin, but is still very sweet and wants attention. I really don't have the space to keep her here, or I would. She is absolutely gorgeous. Can anyone

at all help? I really can't keep her. I'm going to give her a bath this evening and get some pictures of her if anyone would like to see her. If anyone can help, please let me know.

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lostnca
17 years ago
Now for that I think I would call the animal control. I loath people like that. Report them of abandoning their pet/breeding stock.
Lorie
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share_oh
17 years ago
That is so sad. That poor thing manages to find her way back "home" and they kick her to the curb. Disgusting. I hope the neighbor can find a good home for her.

I would certainly report them, not that it would do any good. They will probably say she ran away, never admitting they dumped her and no one can prove otherwise.

One time at our shelter a man pulled up and kicked a dog out of his truck. One of our volunteers saw him do it and got the license #, but never saw the man's face. Since she couldn't identify him, they couldn't prosecute him. Unbelievable.

Meanwhile, the dog spent all day avoiding capture, but never moving far from where the man dumped him, just waiting for him to come back I'm sure. I came out there that evening and heard the story and spotted him on my way out so I stopped and grabbed another person and we spent almost 2 hours luring him with treats before finally catching him.

He turned out to be an absolutely wonderful dog who got adopted shortly after he was available.

I have no idea how people can live with themselves after dumping totally helpless animals. How do they go home and look themselves in the mirror? :(
Sher
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quirkyquercus
17 years ago
Regarding the issue quoted there may be a law about backyard breeding. Don't just assume there isn't one in your area. That's what I did until I read the animal control codes now I know there are a lot of violations going on and it is about to get cleaned up so help me.

Regarding the topic, If a person wants to turn in a pet to a rescue group, they should pay the group for expenses and also for the convenience of the service. Yes, a profit. I said profit. As in, you do work, you get paid for it. This means the costs are not made up for by charging someone who wants to adopt an unreasonable fee.
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annzgw
17 years ago
Contact your local rescue groups and ask if they'll help you get her adopted. They may not take her, since fosters are scarce, but they will list her on petfinders and will allow you to show her on weekends when they show their dogs. Make lots of phone calls!
Below is a list of organizations in MA.

Only other option is to take her to your local Humane Society.

Here is a link that might be useful: petfinder
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klimkm
17 years ago
Same thing happened to my gramma. The people across the street from her got a divorce, sold the house, neither wanted the german shepherd as it was old. so they left her.

After seeing the poor thing waiting outside the house and roaming around the neighborhood, she and her next door neighborhood, tag teamed caring for the poor animal, each taking turns and feeding it in each of their houses. Until it finally died after a few years, cause it was old. At least that story had a happy ending.

People that don't take care of their animals are scum...
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measure_twice
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17 years ago
To reassure the posters, the dog was taken in by a caring person (not me, I do not live near there) and I am certain that person will ensure it finds a safe haven, if not with her kennel.

Querky, some rescues and others definitely do charge for accepting a surrender. Others do not because an uncaring person may simply drop it off on the street rather than pay one dime towards care. Tough call. I am glad I do not wrok rescue and have to make the call. Yep, everyone needs to make a profit and operate in the black, even non-profits.
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