Rescued a Pup This Morning

[Anybodyhome]

So we're taking our usual 4-mile walk along the river trail with Chief and head off to the dog park afterwards so he can run around with some buds. We pull into the parking spot and my wife sees a dog lying motionless in the grass outside the gate. She asks, "I hope that's not a dead dog." Looking inside the park there are 4-5 of the usual peeps and their pets and all I could say was, "Oh, sh**."

But as soon as I got out of the truck he jumped up and took off tail between his legs, scared shitless. But I had some treats and we coaxed him close enough to grab the chain his was dragging. He had a choker chain with a padlock around his neck, a second chain used to tie him up and a length of cord tied around his neck. Total skin and bones. But we let him sniff us out and went crazy inside the dog park playing with the other dogs. We didn't stay long, brought him home and got him cleaned up and fed him a little. He's way too skinny to heap a bowl of food onto, so we'll slowly give him a little at a time. Off to the vet tomorrow for the usual poking and prodding and hopefully we can get him adopted within the next few days as we're off on vacation next week. 

We named him "Master" for the padlock he had the chain secured around his neck with. "(You'll note the collar my wife put on him)

 

 

[Lumps]

By the look of his teeth I'd say he is a young pup, maybe around a year old. He is pretty skinny but not too bad which is good because it could be worms or worse. I hope you hang onto him until you grind him a home and good job rescuing him. This is why I could never be animal control, I'd end up in prison.

[Lumps]

Is he fixed?

[Anybodyhome]

He's intact and I'm guessing 4-6 months based on his personality and behavior around other dogs. He's maybe 18" tall at the front shoulder.

[Hawk]

please continue to search for the nasty prick that did this to the dog and accidentally chain him to the back of your truck before driving home

[Hawk]

That's a waste of fossil fuels. Just chain him to a tree in a secluded area.

I make my living off fossil fuels...can we compromise and tie him to your tree and then let me soak him with oil and then leave?

[Anybodyhome]

Now what? We've reached out to a couple local networkers who know people who can foster and rescue and we got word that a dog matching the description was reported missing to the city animal control. I work for the city and I know the guys who work animal control. Thing is, we found this dog with a lock and chain around his neck and his ribs, spine and hips are all showing and he acts like he hasn't eaten in a month.

I may have to buy the dog from the owner if I can't bluff them into giving the dog up or I report them for neglect. This should be good.

 

[lightsout]

Given how you found him, you should have snapped photos immediately before removing any of the items around his neck. And pics before the clean up to go with the after.

This would be help the neglect case. My thinking is, the dirt bag who did this probably doesn't care about the dog. Pay him $100 max or tell him you'll see him in court for animal abuse. Go to the magistrate, take out the charges.

[Mr. Scot]

Now what? We've reached out to a couple local networkers who know people who can foster and rescue and we got word that a dog matching the description was reported missing to the city animal control. I work for the city and I know the guys who work animal control. Thing is, we found this dog with a lock and chain around his neck and his ribs, spine and hips are all showing and he acts like he hasn't eaten in a month.

I may have to buy the dog from the owner if I can't bluff them into giving the dog up or I report them for neglect. This should be good.

 

Or just shoot him.

(we'd never tell)

[Hawk]

just to clarify..the owner....not the dog

[Anybodyhome]

The dog is mine now. Once a couple people realized my job with the city and once I got the vet's report yesterday, it's no longer an issue.

Yes, he has intestinal parasites and needs to gain weight and strength. But he has antibiotics, special food and steroids (yes, my dog is now juicing). He has no microchip, but he does have a rabies tag. Once he gains some strength and weight, he'll be neutered and we'll find him a home. 

It's amazing to see how an animal could have lived as he did, as hungry and sick as he was, yet have the spirit and happiness of any other puppy. I'm happy for him and he'll be tough to let go when he finds a good home.

[Cuttinedge]

The dog is mine now. Once a couple people realized my job with the city and once I got the vet's report yesterday, it's no longer an issue.

Yes, he has intestinal parasites and needs to gain weight and strength. But he has antibiotics, special food and steroids (yes, my dog is now juicing). He has no microchip, but he does have a rabies tag. Once he gains some strength and weight, he'll be neutered and we'll find him a home. 

It's amazing to see how an animal could have lived as he did, as hungry and sick as he was, yet have the spirit and happiness of any other puppy. I'm happy for him and he'll be tough to let go when he finds a good home.

good for you. That's  great news glad to hear he's gonna be alright. It's really hard to believe how some people treat a pet. 

I'm sure he will make someone a great dog. 

[Mr. Scot]

Dogs are wonderful creatures.

[Cary Kollins]

Good job man. You saved that dog's life.