“I live in the country so there is no such thing as “animal control” unless I do it”
We live in the same type of area, with dirt roads nearby. For decades, college students have come out in the country to “set their animals free” after graduating. In their minds, the pet will find a farm to live on and fulfill their dreams of a long and happy life. In reality, the pets are usually only found when they are diseased and tick-ridden. It’s painful to my husband when he has to be he one to put them out of their misery. The cowardly students put that chore on someone else to do. We have gotten to a few before they have reached that point and found homes for them or adopted them ourselves. But, most of the time, they are too far gone to save.
And, these people have the gall to set out their pet’s food dish with a day’s worth of food when they drop them off on the dirt road. As if the dog food fairy will refill the dish overnight. It’s a sad thing to witness.
I sympathize with you, CFW. Had to do the same thing on my step-ma's ranch in western WA.
Regards,
What a tragic story. Have you communicated what you just wrote to the university? They could send around an email warning to all students what is likely to happen to Fluffy or Rex. It may help.