Hoping for a happy ending...

GreyDot · 11-14-2007, 03:55 PM

Well, today just brought another reminder of the senseless stupidity and irresponsibility of some people, and of why those people should never be allowed to have even a pet cockroack, never mind dogs or other animals. This morning, I turned the corner driving up to the barn, and there was a dog in the road. He was limping a little, and was dragging a piece of webbing. He had that look of combined hope and terror in his eyes, like "Are you my human?", and kind of stepped out into the road and wagged his tail a little, and I pulled over right there. Probably a mix of Black Lab and Pit, judging by the coat, build and head shape, with maybe something thrown in. Absolutely terrified, wouldnt let me touch him but was not at all aggressive, just scared. He came close and licked my hand, but shied away when I moved a little. He was all dusty, and had cracked and bloody pads on the right forefoot. Plain ratty web collar, no tags. There was a piece of canvas webbing TIED to the collar and fashioned into a very crude harness tightly tied around his body. I didn't try to take it off, as couldn't get close enough. It looked like he had either fallen out of a truck, or been tossed out of a vehicle. I could see the barn from the corner, so I hollered to one of the other boarders, whom I could see by her horse's stall. After a few shouts, she heard me, and I waved her over. She got our BO and they came in the BO's truck, thinking there was a person down or something. Fortunately, our BO used to foster strays for a rescue, so nothing can surprise her. We decided to take the dog back with us, but couldn't risk trying to lift him into the truck and get bitten, and he absolutely cowered at the sight of the truck. I ended up having to slowly walk him to the barn at the end of the webbing. He wasn't limping so badly by the time we walked the 100 yds. Put him in the yard, gave him some food and water... he was obviously hungry, but would take a little piece and sneak off with it. Obviously, people hadn't been kind to him. We had to keep him away from the other dogs, not knowing his health, so he was tied to the fence while we called animal control. He sat there at the very end of the lead, wouldn't even give himself some slack. Eventully, we let him out of the yard, and he followed me to the arena, and sat down right beside me while I was teaching - didn't chase the horse, didn't get in the way, was just a gentleman. Still wouldn't let me touch him, but was at least looking more relaxed. The animal control guy showed up then, and you should have seen this dog! He loved the animal control guy, even though he wouldn't let any of 3 women touch him. The guy said that the dog must have had a really bad time with a woman at some point, and the terrified reaction to vehicles was probably the result of a fall or being tossed out. The good part is that he thought he'd be easily adoptable - good size, not too old, and such beautiful eyes! We named him Gaucho... Keep your fingers crossed for one more dog to find a forever home! The vacant lot next to the barn is an eternal dumping ground for everything from litters of pups to dead animals... It just shocks me how cruel people can be... Would it have cost them any more to drive the poor dog to the Humane Society and surrender him there, than it did to just possibly throw him out of a vehicle?

**seerfarm** · 11-15-2007, 09:57 PM

They dump because they are cowards in my opinion. Glad you guys were able to get him some help and hopefully someone will give him a happy loving forever home. Certainly better than the possible alternative.

**gbarmranch** · 11-16-2007, 05:09 AM

Bless you for your kindness - and a thousand curses to the person who did this to him... I sure hope he finds a good home..

Wouldn't it be nice - just once - to find the people who so thoughltlessly dispose of their pets this way - and do the same thing to them..

Carri · 11-16-2007, 06:31 AM

That is so sad... Some people just do not deserve the unconditional love than an animal gives...

recklesshoundog · 11-16-2007, 06:34 AM

Hoping for a happy ending for Gaucho too.

Here is a pic of my recent new family member.
They found her in an apartment locked in a crate where she'd been for over a week. The people skipped on the apartment and when they landlord went to clean it found her. They said they didn't know she was white she was covered in her own poo.

She's deaf and doesn't make alot of noise so no one knew she was there.

Here's my girl Ava! Hope Gaucho gets a home soon.

KatieMae · 11-16-2007, 06:41 AM

That's awful... But kudos to you all for taking that poor fella in and helping him... I sure hope he finds a good home with someone who wont tie him in the bed of a truck with a makeshift harness

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11-14-2007, 03:55 PM
GreyDot Started Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,327	Hoping for a happy ending... Well, today just brought another reminder of the senseless stupidity and irresponsibility of some people, and of why those people should never be allowed to have even a pet cockroack, never mind dogs or other animals. This morning, I turned the corner driving up to the barn, and there was a dog in the road. He was limping a little, and was dragging a piece of webbing. He had that look of combined hope and terror in his eyes, like "Are you my human?", and kind of stepped out into the road and wagged his tail a little, and I pulled over right there. Probably a mix of Black Lab and Pit, judging by the coat, build and head shape, with maybe something thrown in. Absolutely terrified, wouldnt let me touch him but was not at all aggressive, just scared. He came close and licked my hand, but shied away when I moved a little. He was all dusty, and had cracked and bloody pads on the right forefoot. Plain ratty web collar, no tags. There was a piece of canvas webbing TIED to the collar and fashioned into a very crude harness tightly tied around his body. I didn't try to take it off, as couldn't get close enough. It looked like he had either fallen out of a truck, or been tossed out of a vehicle. I could see the barn from the corner, so I hollered to one of the other boarders, whom I could see by her horse's stall. After a few shouts, she heard me, and I waved her over. She got our BO and they came in the BO's truck, thinking there was a person down or something. Fortunately, our BO used to foster strays for a rescue, so nothing can surprise her. We decided to take the dog back with us, but couldn't risk trying to lift him into the truck and get bitten, and he absolutely cowered at the sight of the truck. I ended up having to slowly walk him to the barn at the end of the webbing. He wasn't limping so badly by the time we walked the 100 yds. Put him in the yard, gave him some food and water... he was obviously hungry, but would take a little piece and sneak off with it. Obviously, people hadn't been kind to him. We had to keep him away from the other dogs, not knowing his health, so he was tied to the fence while we called animal control. He sat there at the very end of the lead, wouldn't even give himself some slack. Eventully, we let him out of the yard, and he followed me to the arena, and sat down right beside me while I was teaching - didn't chase the horse, didn't get in the way, was just a gentleman. Still wouldn't let me touch him, but was at least looking more relaxed. The animal control guy showed up then, and you should have seen this dog! He loved the animal control guy, even though he wouldn't let any of 3 women touch him. The guy said that the dog must have had a really bad time with a woman at some point, and the terrified reaction to vehicles was probably the result of a fall or being tossed out. The good part is that he thought he'd be easily adoptable - good size, not too old, and such beautiful eyes! We named him Gaucho... Keep your fingers crossed for one more dog to find a forever home! The vacant lot next to the barn is an eternal dumping ground for everything from litters of pups to dead animals... It just shocks me how cruel people can be... Would it have cost them any more to drive the poor dog to the Humane Society and surrender him there, than it did to just possibly throw him out of a vehicle? __________________ ...There is nothing to be done till a horse's head is settled. ~William Cavendish No lesson is learned as thoroughly as the one taught to oneself. ~Another rare moment

11-15-2007, 09:57 PM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Out with the Herd! Posts: 8,240	They dump because they are cowards in my opinion. Glad you guys were able to get him some help and hopefully someone will give him a happy loving forever home. Certainly better than the possible alternative. __________________ "Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us". ~Hal Borland

11-16-2007, 05:09 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,584	Bless you for your kindness - and a thousand curses to the person who did this to him... I sure hope he finds a good home.. Wouldn't it be nice - just once - to find the people who so thoughltlessly dispose of their pets this way - and do the same thing to them.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

11-16-2007, 06:31 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,620	That is so sad... Some people just do not deserve the unconditional love than an animal gives... __________________

11-16-2007, 06:34 AM
recklesshoundog Started Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,549	Hoping for a happy ending for Gaucho too. Here is a pic of my recent new family member. They found her in an apartment locked in a crate where she'd been for over a week. The people skipped on the apartment and when they landlord went to clean it found her. They said they didn't know she was white she was covered in her own poo. She's deaf and doesn't make alot of noise so no one knew she was there. Here's my girl Ava! Hope Gaucho gets a home soon.

11-16-2007, 06:41 AM
KatieMae Seasoned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: C.FLA Posts: 4,140	That's awful... But kudos to you all for taking that poor fella in and helping him... I sure hope he finds a good home with someone who wont tie him in the bed of a truck with a makeshift harness __________________ You can only blame your problems on the world for so long Before it all becomes the same old song.