?\”My apologies if I was mistaken. It is indeed sad to see an animal mistreated like this. In my defense, I will say that the tone of the piece posted was heavy on the melodrama and light on the details of the situation. That gave it the flavor of a piece of fiction. Not sure if you are acquainted with the person who wrote it, but I think a few here got that same impression. That seems counterproductive to the mission of your organization.
I hope the dog recovers and has a good life with owners who appreciate him.
Mrs. AV”
No problem here. The whole story was not disclosed here, it was actually worse than described.
1. Dog was diagnosed with a thyroid condition that can be taken care of with medication and they declined to do so. The family lived in a $3 million Newport Coast home so they could have afforded it.
2. Louie was fed in tin foil pans so they did not have to handle hos dog bowls.
3. The family refused to take him to the animal hospital in their own car, they had their maid take him in her car.
4. The dog’s hair was so matted the groomer could not even see hat happened to his skin.
If you start a ping list for updates on the condition of this poor dog, please put me on it. Thanks in advance.
Heartbreaking situation.
I was always afraid of GSDs until my best friend had one that I grew to love. She used to play with my Golden Retriever and she helped “train” him. Both doggie friends have crossed the rainbow bridge now, but they were great companions when in their prime.
I would take this dog in a heartbeat, if I lived closer. He would NEVER live outdoors and never want for anything. I don’t understand why anyone keeps a dog out of doors. My DIL does, and I don’t agree with her. Her family has allergies, but I think that’s just an excuse. Luckily they live in SC where it is wrmer, but I still feel sorry for that poor dog.
Good lord.
As most of you know, Odin was diagnosed hypothyroidal at about 1 YO, after he suddenly “snapped” at me.
Even though I spend the extra money for the good name brand stuff, Soloxine, *still*, a 3 month supply is less than fifty bucks.
No excuse for letting him go like that, no matter what their income is.
Low thyroid is a dangerous thing and it affects every organ and aspect of the dog’s health.