Posted on 07/12/2011 8:41:19 AM PDT by Feline_AIDS
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - The people at PETS, Inc. see animals come through the door in bad shape everyday, but some there say this one takes the cake.
A dog they've named "Cowboy," walked in their doors timidly Saturday with a tennis ball in his mouth, bite wounds from the nose to tail, underweight and dehydrated. When they opened his mouth to determine his age, they were shocked to see that all of his teeth had been broken or sawed off, indicating that he had been used as a "bait dog" to train juvenile Pit Bulls for fighting.
The skinny Pit Bull was found on Friday on Sandy Run Road in Gaston, an area that has produced other abused dogs, according to PETS, Inc. Cowboy's neck has a gray ring of broken hair typical of a dog who has struggled against a chain, shelter employees said.
When he first got to PETS, Inc., Cowboy paid no attention to the employees or to any of the other dogs in the room.
"It's just an amazing thing that a dog could have been through as much as he's been through and still be so accepting and gentle with people," said Jane Brundage. He was solely focused on the tennis ball that was given to him by the young woman who found him.
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Let’s get real. Pitbulls can be dangerous when they are in the wrong hands, whether it be that the person is abusive or because the person is too weak-willed to handle that sort of breed.
It does mostly come down to a person’s ability.
“Pitbulls can be dangerous when they are in the wrong hands..”
Is there a dog that cannot? That’s “getting real”. And you are right — owner responsibility ALWAYS.
Some dogs are easier to handle than others. Labs and Retrievers are almost impossible for normal people to mishandle, though that can still happen.
Other dogs, that require a lot of training and attention require a certain sort of person, one who understands the dog hierarchy and is prepared to be the Alpha, unquestionably.
For me, I love German Shepherds and labs, but I know my strength and know that Canes or Pit terriers would be too much for me.
“They can do reconstructive dental work...”
That would be nice for the dog. To actually be able to eat. If not, we have had some “senior” dogs with missing teeth and we minced up food like you would a toddler or a baby. Rice, minced chicken or hamburger, small slices of steamed veggies... We would even soak the dried kibble dog food in warm canned (low sodium) chicken broth... they can sort of mush it around.
Black culture.
This is what that POS Michael Vick and his crew did to the pets they stole from people in order to blood his dogs.
I wonder if any of "Sick Vick's" Freeper supporters will show up and defend the practice.
Actually, they can do implants for dogs just like they do for people.
Elderly dogs with missing teeth can cope because their skull bones have fully matured.
At this young age, the dog -needs- his teeth because otherwise, his jaws and muzzle will deform from their natural shape.
I’m sure he already has drool problems without properly meshing teeth.
This is just a crying shame and a sin.
We went downtown [I never go there alone...”demographics”] and a young man was briskly walking his pit.
We admired her and he brought her back so we could pet her.
She was the most unusual color pit I’ve ever seen.
Golden with a deeper golden brindle pattern that made her look like Damascus steel, only in a shiny bronze color.
Not a scrape, scratch or scar on her.
Quite a beautiful dog and so well mannered.
*Her* teeth were perfectly white pearls that gleamed in her healthy pink gums.
I was glad for her obvious good care and love and even sadder for this poor dog.
As usual, when I read about a dog’s misfortune, I emotionally compensate by getting mine toys.
Let’s just say that after a stop at PetSmart, Odin had a *very* bountiful birthday....:)
We had a good day away from the sorrow of this world and Odin made out like a bandit with birthday gifts.
I thank God I have my kids and that they’ll NEVER have to suffer like this dog.
Uh oh.
I didn’t make him a cake.
[he’s getting yummy, gory beef hearts for supper...think that’ll suffice?]....LOL
Can’t possibly be repeated enough.
There are actually Freepers who support that demon?
This place can be really creepy, sometimes.
God will bless you, I’m sure.
As they used to say on Hee Haw, YUMMMM YUM!!!
He already has.... :-)
Yeah.
When I’m out in the kitchen, all blood-soaked from slicing it up for him, “YUMMMM YUM!!!” is exactly what I’m thinking.
[not!]
LOL
I know...but even more, later...:)
Do you bring Odin into PetSmart? Dogs aren’t welcome at very many places, but PetSmart is a great place to take them.
Organ meats are WONDERFUL for dogs - so good for their health. Happy B-day to your furbaby! (And to those who have a problem with my use of that term — get over yourselves!!)
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