[muir_redwoods]

In July we got a dog that had been taken by the town animal control officer. The owner was arrested for abuse and cruelty. Dodger’s back was bare of fur due to untreated flea infestations and constant scratching. His hind end is very arthritic due to untreated Lyme disease. He is unable to wag his bare tail due to nerve damage.

At first I carried his 78 lbs up and down stairs each day but now, with help, he can make his own way up and down. His fur is growing back a bit and he even plays with our other rescue dog. He’s asleep at my feet right now and snoring contentedly.

I don’t think I’ve wanted to punch a female since I was about 6 years-old but if I ever meet Dodger’s previous owner, I’m going to jail.

[trisham]

I hear you.

[LostInBayport]

God bless you for giving Dodger a good home and bringing peace into his life.

[Ditter]

If you find the b*tch freepmail me and I will come up there from Texas and help you kick her azz! Nothing gets my blood boiling like these stories.

People abuse children too and they need even worse punishment but I will have to leave them to the state.

[mickie]

God bless....you are a good person.

[usconservative]

Stories like that just break my heart. I'm a pretty cold hearted SOB most of the time (or I like to think I am according to my wife) but small children and dogs have a soft spot in my heart.

Our dog was a rescue off a farm in Indiana. He's a black labradoodle that was barely fed (he had to compete with other dogs for the scraps the farmer threw outside.)

A friend of ours initially picked him up from a rescue, but couldn't keep him because he was allergic. He called to see if I wanted a new dog (our Shepherd/Retriever mix had passed 5 months prior) so I went over to see what a black labradoodle looked like. Biggest mistake I ever made. Fell in love with the dog on the spot. By his demeanor and behavior, you'd never know he was abused.

Took my sons over the following night to see how they'd get along only to find the three of 'em took to each other like old friends.

We've had Teddy 7 years now. I cannot tell you the absolute JOY he's brought into our lives. When we first brought him home and for several months afterwards he walked so lightly and carefully around our house. We literally had to teach him how to be a puppy and how to play. What a great companion he's turned out to be though.

Like you, if I ever meet the asshat that abused this wonderful, kind and gentle animal I'm probably going to jail for assault and battery. As goofy as this may sound, I happen to believe that Dog's are God's gift to man. What other animal on the planet gives us the unconditional love they do? Here's his picture: