I have a former friend whose golden retriever I used to care for - more than my friend did, actually. I would take her for walks and play with her from the time she was a puppy, and overall just give her more attention and exercise than my friend ever did. The dog's name is Stella. Stella and I had a very special relationship, and I almost think she may have liked me more than her "mother", because she knew that I took her for walks and played with her and I didn't yell at her for every little thing that she did "wrong" (when really she was just being a dog - she was actually very well behaved).
Now, unfortunately, the circumstances of my friendship with Stella's mother have changed dramatically, and we don't talk anymore. This makes me so sad, because I miss Stella tremendously, and I think she probably misses me too.
I have heard that Stella is still neglected, but not in a way that is really harmful according to governmental animal welfare agencies. She gets even less attention now from her mother, especially she doesn't have me around to make up for what she didn't get from her mother. She never gets taken on walks, or even car rides, she hardly goes outside at all, and she frequently is ignored when she needs to go out. Her mother does yell at her a lot, and also will smack/hit her when she has done something "bad".
I don't think her mother appreciates what a wonderful dog Stella really is, and I feel so bad that Stella doesn't get to enjoy simple dog things like walks just because her mother is too lazy to give her proper care. I am so frustrated when I hear Stella's current situation, and what I'm wondering is, is there anything I can do??? I love this dog like she's my own...I walked her and took care of her for my friend for 2 years from the time she was a puppy....I want to help her.
Thoughts???? Thanks for reading - I know it was long.
Now, unfortunately, the circumstances of my friendship with Stella's mother have changed dramatically, and we don't talk anymore. This makes me so sad, because I miss Stella tremendously, and I think she probably misses me too.
I have heard that Stella is still neglected, but not in a way that is really harmful according to governmental animal welfare agencies. She gets even less attention now from her mother, especially she doesn't have me around to make up for what she didn't get from her mother. She never gets taken on walks, or even car rides, she hardly goes outside at all, and she frequently is ignored when she needs to go out. Her mother does yell at her a lot, and also will smack/hit her when she has done something "bad".
I don't think her mother appreciates what a wonderful dog Stella really is, and I feel so bad that Stella doesn't get to enjoy simple dog things like walks just because her mother is too lazy to give her proper care. I am so frustrated when I hear Stella's current situation, and what I'm wondering is, is there anything I can do??? I love this dog like she's my own...I walked her and took care of her for my friend for 2 years from the time she was a puppy....I want to help her.
Thoughts???? Thanks for reading - I know it was long.