Amitiel

I read a post in my favorite chatroom of a bigger dog in trouble. Opps, here I go, got to help, somehow.

Seems the wife to the owner of the dog, had purchased a "purse-puppy", even tho her husband had a larger dog at home already. Several people had warned her to take care when these two dogs were in the same room because of the extreme difference in sizes.

Well, the worst happened. Earlier this week (Tuesday?) she ordered the bigger dog off the couch. As he landed, he accidently stepped on the smaller dog. Death, to my understanding, was almost instant.

This lady, beside herself, had ordered the larger dog be put to sleep. She had even scheduled the appoitment for this. She gave her husband till the evening before the vet's appointment (wednesday night) to find the dog another home. No one the man knew, not family or friends, could take the endangered animal. All local shelters were full and unable to him. Time was quickly drawing short!

I suggested to the lady, sister-in-law to the man owning the dog, that they contact a rescue service, even provided a few telephone numbers for her. (They live in Canada, I live in the southern US.) After 2 calls, the arrangements were made. Someone came and took this mis-judged furbaby to a safe and loving foster home till a permanent home is found.

Please people, think about the home you are providing to something that is solely dependant on you for their care. Also, look to the shelters and rescue services for a loving companion; one who will truely love you in return!

Later: seems Canada has some stiff laws about the treatment of animals - the lady was issued several citations - when rescue arrived, they came with law-enforcement! The lady had locked the dog outside on an upstairs balcony in a snowstorm, without means to releive himself, no food, no water. Was judged as severe animal abuse. The woman must attend classes, pay heavy fines, and not legally allowed to own another dog. Almost had jail time, barely got out of that by having a young don at home.