Brown, hairy and broken

Snap · August 2017

There are some sick people in this world that can break a dog this much.

Good work mate. Animal cruelty sickens me, to the point where the perpetrators should have psychological assessments. Far too many links between animal abuse and criminality IMO to simply be brished away with a pet ban and community service.

digitalscream · August 2017

Bridgehouse said:

Axe_meister said:

Unfortunately there are far too many rescue dogs. You have to draw a line somewhere.
A dog that under stressful situations seems calm and non aggressive vs a dog that does not.
Dog Charities are lacking the funds as it is. At least the dogs suffering is stopped when you put them down.

Part of the problem with this dog is she has been in and out of established rescues that have severely let her down

Presumably one of the "unadoptables". @Axe_meister - most of the euthanised dogs aren't suffering, they're just scared and can easily (and often trivially) be rehabilitated. Here's a perfect example:

She would be considered "unadoptable" by most rescues, especially state shelters. All she needed was to feel safe again.

One of ours, Mac, was one of them (he was our first dog). The rescue actually went to great lengths to persuade us not to take him - they said there was nothing that could make him safe or sociable, and (after much badgering) they made us sign a release to absolve them of all liability when he bit somebody or killed someone's dog (he was very dog-aggressive, they said). He's been with us for 12 or 13 years now (sadly, nearing his sell-by date).

That's not to say he hasn't been a challenge, and I've got the scars to show where he's bitten me few times (and my brother once), but on the whole he's had a good life and now lives with three other dogs quite happily.

Bridgehouse · August 2017

Well we are going to see her again tonight and see how she is getting on. If she is starting to bond with us then we will need to make some plans!

Axe_meister · August 2017

@digitalscream fear is a form of suffering.
The shelters have to draw a line somewhere rightly/wrongly.
Take two scared dogs one shows some signs of trusting humans the other not and a budget that only allows so many dogs a week, then the most scared will be put down.

Strat_a_tat_tat · August 2017

Fingers crossed for tonight.

Chalky · August 2017

Thanks for that @Bridgehouse - heartwarming to hear about good folks doing good things.

RandallFlagg · August 2017

Outstanding work Bridgy, I am truly humbled. I love animals, more than people really. We have 2 rescue cats and I love 'em to bits.

Bridgehouse · August 2017

Well she's doing fine.

Still very nervous and very very unhappy in the kennel.

However, took her into the paddock, gave her some high value treats, and let her get on with being a dog for a bit. Once she had explored, settled and realised she was safe, she started to come out of her shell.

Took a half an hour or so but she started to respond to us. Within the hour she was fully focussed and starting to bond.

In the kennel, she is arch back, head to the floor, ears pinned back, tail firmly stuck to her belly and won't make eye contact. Peeing and the slightest noise.

In the paddock, with some encouragement and some time.....

Bridgehouse · August 2017

ourmaninthenorth · August 2017

So, are you taking her home?

Say you are.

Bridgehouse · August 2017

ourmaninthenorth said:

So, are you taking her home?

Say you are.

Of course. Thursday. Need to check she is okay with our three, but it's no different a scenario to the last one.

Reverend · August 2017

Someone needs a boop.

ourmaninthenorth · August 2017

Bridgehouse said:

ourmaninthenorth said:

So, are you taking her home?

Say you are.

Of course. Thursday. Need to check she is okay with our three, but it's no different a scenario to the last one.

You've made my bloody day.

I'll watch for you, somewhere down the line I'll do you a favour. Expect it.

Paul.

slacker · August 2017

I'll admit that I dont particuarly like dogs. However I like people who abuse them less. Also that is one cute dog and you have a wow from me.

Good luck and good karma your way.