Posted on 06/25/2013 7:21:19 PM PDT by chrisinoc
The reasons that pets are surrendered to animal control facilities are many...moving, baby on the way, dog is too big, no time, digs, barks, or perhaps this...going on vacation.
On Monday, a shelter volunteer captured a heartbreaking video of a dog who was surrendered to the San Bernardino, Calif., city facility because his owners were going on vacation.
(Excerpt) Read more at examiner.com ...
Thank you for the delightful ping.
“Keep your fingers crossed that everything goes well and he should adopt me soon.”
Oh, i’m a keepin’ them crossed.
The Dog may require you to fill out some paperwork...
(Seriously though, do what's best for you and the dog - Buford might not find you up to his standards ;-)
Buford looks amazing, then again so do the rest of the dogs on that site. Best of luck to you with him.
What a handsome boy!
What a cutie.
Woof!
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Dog Dumped by Owners at High-Kill Shelter for Their "Vacation" Reclaimed By Owners
-PJ
As much as I dislike stereotyping, this is the case with one of my dogs. She was found on the streets, having just had puppies, and was wearing a tag with a hispanic family's name and address. I had to wait for the shelter to send them a registered letter, to which they never responded, before they'd let me adopt her.
a stereotype that is based in truth is not offensive or racist. it is an accurate generalization.
hispanics, illegals in particular, look at animals as just animals. if/when they decide to no longer take care of them they let them go on the street.
I have a better idea. Let me put them in the the decompression chamber and push the button; I will do it for free and enjoy the hell out of it.
I sincereley hate these wetbacks that treat their dogs like a used tissue, when they are done with them or the dog becomes an inconvenience they just throw them out like garbage.
Typical wetback/illegal alien attitude. All of my boys and girls are pound puppies; so I have very personal, first hand knowledge of the so called shelter facilities in LA and San Bernardino counties, they are hellholes for dogs or cats.
I adopt my boys and girls down there, then bring them 687 miles north with me so they can retire with their new dad on our farm. They were all born and raised up in the cities so it takes them about 18 seconds to figure out that the pond is for splashing, swimming, playing, and chasing the ducks.
Which they have never managed to catch I might add.
I think the shelter you got that dog from pulled a fast one on you, moose.
OK, just remember one thing: he is entering a new environment and has no idea what’s expected of him. Just imagine yourself entering a convention of Muslims and offering your right hand in friendship....
Our neighbors brought us a little dog that was tossed out of a truck on their property in February of 2012. When we took him in, he thought it was his job to protect me from the cats. We communicated to him that we all need to live in peace and harmony, and he has been terrific since—a wonderful addition to our home! P.S. He was about 5 1/2 years old according to the vet, and he had scars all over his face. Who knows what the poor little guy went through? After about a year, he finally stopped growling in his sleep. Just be patient.
Thank you for the words of encouragement and it is rather funny that I was just telling someone this morning that I am sure I won’t learn his true personality until he has had time to adjust. I even said that it would be like picking me up and dropping in the middle of Hong Kong! Naturally, I wouldn’t be comfortable enough to be myself!
All,
I spoke with the foster mom again this morning and Buford is getting fixed today. After his first check-up the vet confirmed that his bone structure would put him between 3 and 4 years old, but that his tarter build up was like he was 6. So, I was able to get ahold of the vet performing the surgery and told them to clean his teeth while he was out for the surgery.
The shelter is all good with that and I figured that even if it doesn’t work out for me to adopt him, he needs it done anyway!
She also confirmed that there is no food agression or biting issues. He is also very smart, so I am sure he will be FReeping soon! ;-)
The only concern that I have now is that he will have to transition from being an outdoor dog, usually chained to a tree but also allowed to wander free in the woods, to an indoor dog with fenced in yard. But I am sure that we will overcome that issue in time.
Excellent news CSM. Keep us posted. My Ranger had been abused and neglected prior to adoption, and was an outdoor dog. They transition pretty quickly to the indoors once they find the comfy end of the couch. Given his past proclivities and the late age of his neutering, he’ll probably hold onto his wonderlust for a while so check your fence regularly and hold on tight to that leash!
Just now getting back to check in on this thread and see if there was a Buford update. Wanted to let you know how amazed and touched I am that you paid for his dental cleaning!
I hope you’ll give the doggie ping list an update when you know whether or not Buford has a forever home with you. I really hope it works out best for both of you.
“Yay Buford! He looks like a ‘leaner.’”
Your comment has been made very evident to me! I now know exactly what you mean by calling Buford a “leaner.” It makes me smile and I think of it often.
I have 21 dogs. Most were rescued running down the back roads or in hot parking lots. Some just jumped in the truck soon as I opened the door. I take them home where they receive proper medical care, food & water, warm shelter, and plenty of love, although I am sure not as much as they would like when you have to spend time with each one.
I have a large farm so space isn’t an issue and a couple of the small ones have even been lucky enough to live in the house. I also do this out of my back pocket and don’t operate a for profit rescue (my term because it has become such a racket around here).
But last year I got a notice form the county animal control officer suspecting my unlicensed dogs. When I finally contacted her she told me they were on the prowl for several strays in my area and had parked in my driveway looking for them. Of course my dogs start barking so she looks over my low side fence and seen some of the kennels. in the notice she threatened to write a ticket that would have cost over $1,000.
I contacted her and explained to her that she had trespassed on my land, had no authority, probable cause, or complaint to perform what amounted to an illegal search and violated my right to privacy. Since I have a long working relationship with the Sheriff (her boss), the County DA, and the 3 commissioners I contacted each one of them and explained her actions and that I was doing the county a service by caring for these dogs by saving their valuable resources and that I was willing to fight them on this.
And to make matters worse, the Sheriffs office calls us to help them round up large animals or to shelter them if they come across one until the owner can come get them.
The animal control officer called and apologized and I haven’t heard a peep out of her sense.
Big dogs are the best. They may not live as long, but they’re big lovers for sure.
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