Dogs die in heat

WHY do people bother to have animals if they have no intention of properly caring for them?!? I just don't get it. I never will.

Rest in peace sweet angels.

Some people just dont understand that animals have feelings and suffer just as greatly as humans do. It makes me sad to read things like this and then angry that people are so blissfully ignorant and cruel.

I've been gone for a while but this post made me have to share. I was at a lake yesterday with a large group of people, and one family had brought their dog. All weekend -- from noon on Friday until 8 am this morning -- I watched them completely neglect this dog.

He was some little white pedigreed dog that they probably paid a fortune for. He was tied on a very short lead with tiny bowls of food an water. Yes, they kept him in the shade, but they never socialized with the dog. When they decided to go to the other side of the treeline to go swimming in the swimming area, they left the dog tied up and he tore into someone else's tent, shredding it. To avoid a repeat, he next time they went to swim, they took the dog with them, again tied out on a very short lead out of range of the water. All weekend this dog has been tied with no more than 3 feet of rope, constantly ignored and always yelled at to shut up when it started barking and whining for attention. And yet they wondered why it kept tipping over the food and water dishes -- it was doggy logic, clear and simple. If I make a mess, you stay close by for at least a few more seconds.

I noticed the dog panting and choking loudly and told the couple that owned the dog that he needed water because he was choking. The guy literally told me that he wouldn't get the dog more water because it kept dumping it out. He said he was punishing it for acting like a spoiled house dog. I finally untied the dog and brought it down to the lakeside where it drank like it was about to die. When the owners looked at me with murderous glares I just said "well, look at that, he can't tip over the whole d*** lake, now can he?"

I may have started a bad feelings feud with that family, but I wasn't going to let that dog die from neglect. Why oh why have an animal you won't take care of? When you get a pet, it's a contract deal. You're accepting into your home an animal that is going to depend completely on you for its care and well being. That's even more true for dogs than cats. I am honestly beginning to think that you should be required to take a course in school about animal welfare and husbandry, and if you don't pass it you are forever banned from owning a pet until you take the class again -- say through a community outreach program, etc -- and pass it. We give licenses for cars and boats, why don't we give them for pet ownership?

I need to not read these things when I'm pregnant. I can usually keep myself from crying when I don't have all these stupid hormones. (Doesn't make it less sad though).

When I brought Abbey to the vet for an emergency on Sunday, a stupid man brought his dog in that was dying of heatstroke. It was the saddest thing I've ever seen. I can't imagine how that poor dog and the dogs you mentioned suffered.

I think that's exactly it.

I've thought that too, but what sucks is with the animal over population how it is, it would be even worse if this happened. It just sucks, die in a shelter or risk having a neglectful owner. So sad. I think I'd rather they die humanely in a shelter, hopefully getting to know a little love from the workers there.

We will never understand how an idiot can do somethin like this--because we aren't like that--none of us would even think of being so cruel. These are the kinds of monsters that I HATE. I'm really a shy person, BUT when I see this crap going one then there is a completely different side that comes out!!!
I remember seeing some teenagers trying to drown a kitten in a bucket of water. I WENT OFF. Ran up to them and snatched the kitten from the water and took off running with 5 A-holes chasing me!! I made it to safety with that baby and we lived happily ever after for 18 years!!

My heart has been broken time and time again over even neglected feeder animals (rats and mice especially). I have spent thousands on vet care, proper caging and wholesome food. We had one little rescue here, a little blind girl rattie that someone had thought it was funny to spray her eyes full of bleach. I imagine her pain was horrible and she suffered until her eyes abcessed. Then it was removal and months of antibiotics. She finally rehabbed well and spent her time here with me until she crossed over to the bridge. I still miss her tiny face and that smile-peeps of delight to hear me coming and know a snack would soon be offered.

People dont think, they obviously dont feel. It should be illegal to do anything to an animal that is illegal to be done to a human. Then add more because animals do not speak for themselves, they have to depend on us.

They did think of making dog owners pass a test here in the UK but there was so much public outcry, the idea was abandoned. I did not think it was a good idea simply because it would penalise elderly people who have a little dog for company.

However, that said, with the best will in the world, people could pass a "dog" test, get a dog then lose interest and totally neglect it.

I help with dog rescue (my two are both rescues) and have seen this so many times.

Last year when we decided to get a companion dog for Max, we visited one dog at our local RSPCA Cat & Dog home.

He was a beautiful long-haired German Shepherd, but what a sad story he had.

The owners had bought him as a pup (would have cost them between £350 and £700). They lost interest in him very quickly so locked him in a shed, no food or water. Neighbours realised there was a dog there when they heard him whimpering. The RSPCA were called in. When they found the poor dog, he was skin and bone and completely unsocialised and aggressive (can't blame him, poor thing).

He managed to survive by licking condensation off the walls or rainwater that had got in.

He had been lying in his own urine and faeces and his legs and underside were a mass of open, weeping sores.

They nursed him back to health and began the long process of getting him socialised with humans, animals and just everyday living. Once they got him to a certain level, the started the very hard task of finding him a good home. The had strict rules about this one and insisted that whoever adopted him would have to carry on training with their behaviourist so would have to live within a radius of a few miles of the home (we were too far away at 40 miles out of zone).

They eventually found that special home for him and he was adopted earlier this year

He is coming on very well but still has a long way to go but he is a very much loved dog now.

My own GSD, Buddy also had a horror story. He was a victim of appalling abuse. He is a purebred German Shepherd and absolutely beautiful both in looks and temperament - except for his ears. He looks like he has teddybear ears. His previous owners, sheer and utter scum, cut his ears. They must have muzzled him to do it as he is absolutely terrified if he sees a muzzle and will wet himself. He is also missing a dew claw which looks like it has been pulled out by the root and not accidental. He was only a pup

How they could have done that to him is beyond my comprehension. He is the most gentle and loving dog you could meet. The only thing he does is he will growl and old, grey-haired men and tallish women with dark, shoulder length hair. Obviously they remind him of something he'd rather forget. He is not as bad as he was when we got him just over a year ago as he's learned not everyone is bad and if he does start to kick off a quick "No!" and little tug on his leash and he stops.

Max was abandoned in the middle of traffic. Other than that, we know nothing of his background except he wasn't socialised and that we are working on with the help of a professional.

Our dogs are our family. Wherever we go, they go too. I would not dream of going on holiday and tying my dogs up. We enjoy their company. We enjoy seeing them enjoy themselves. I love the way, even if I just pop out for a few minutes the welcome I get - tails wagging like mad and the two of them with silly grins on their faces.

Buddy especially. When I look at the pic I first saw of him on the internet, just standing there, his head down looking so sad and bewildered and seeing him now, happy, gaining in confidence every day...ahh...well you know

Simply put, we love our dogs and cats dearly - and we know they love us unconditionally in return.

Just a shame there are some pathetic people on this planet that don't feel the same way.

Another thing people must guard against is leaving dogs in cars in hot weather. If we take our dogs in the car just now I run the car for several minutes before putting the dogs in so the air conditioning cools the air down and we NEVER leave the dogs in the car. They are out of the car as soon as we reach our destination.

People don't realise it takes less than 20 minutes in a boiling hot car for a dog to die a horrible, cruel death.

Please, please, please NEVER leave a dog in a car in hot weather and if you see a dog left in a car that's in distress, call the police, animal cruelty or break your way into the car and rescue the dog.

That dog might only have minutes left to live.

Python your dogs story just breaks my heart...PLEASE give both your dogs a big giant hug for me and some belly rubs!!

My Max a golden retriever is a 'rescue'...Mainly I rescued him from my mom, he has no socialization and because their other dog was a marker he was locked in a tiny room or left outside on a runner line. He was a digger, chewer, has resource guarding issues because of being attacked and bullied by their little dog just numerous emotional issues. Ive had him for almost 2 months now and he is a completely different dog. We still cant have toys out but everyday him and Franklin get playtime with toys, Max gets groomed constantly his nails get done, he gets treats, he has a bed to sleep on, and he is an inside dog only goes outside to play ball or potty not left outside to dig holes or be bored. My mom is actually mad at me because she tried to get Max to sleep in her bedroom and he wouldnt he would just leave her and go somewhere else. Max sleeps in our bedroom and actually tries to sneak in bed with us. That alone just shows how much he loves me and BF and how attached he has become to us. I love that big galoot and he is the perfect brother for Franklin. I cant imagine not having him or any of my other pets for that matter. They are the most perfect 5 kids anyone could ask for....and the best bonus I dont have to pay for a college education

Our two have their own beds at the side of our bed but it doesn't stop them trying to sneak up on our bed - Buddy is the worst culprit for that. It took him nearly two weeks to learn he had his own bed. If Max and Buddy slept on our bed, there wouldn't be room for me and hubby LOL (and, of course, Snowy the cat sleeps on our bed).

Sunday mornings is different though. Hubby works on a Sunday. As soon as the dogs hear the front door closed, they're up on the bed for their Sunday morning lie-in. It's fine in winter. They keep me lovely and cosy but in summer the long-lie is cut short because I get too hot with them cuddling up to me

Gave Max and Buddy a huge hug each and a belly rub. The Boys send lots of licks and paws back

I am sorry what happpened to these dogs. I can't believe someone would tied a dog like that and leave it in the heat. My cats have to live outside, but on extremely hot days, they stay on the screen porch with the ceiling fans on. They love to lay on the concrete. Recently I went to the grocery store and there was a dog there by the front door. He was laying like a bear rug panting and tongue hanging out. I went to my car, got a Hardee cup and poured some bottled water in it. That dog was so glad to get a drink of water. He had a collar and I wonder if his owner was inside the store. I wonder if people just don't realize how quick animals can get in trouble in the heat.

I want to think they just didn't know better and didn't make them suffer on purpose. Since they are chaining their dogs all signs point to ignorance, but that is no excuse. It makes me so sad, those poor dogs

I also have big dogs. But no sneaking here. They are welcome on the bed and have their own pillows.

Yesterday, here in Connecticut, it was close to 100 degrees. I went out for my daily walk and was walking down a street I usually do not walk down. Suddenly I heard the most horrible noise imaginable - animals in distress, but what they were or where they were I had no clue. I crossed the street and figured out the noises were coming from the second-floor balcony of a two-storey house. I couldn't see the critturs, but figured out they were tiny puppies in distress. What to do? I don't drive and had no cell phone. I knocked on an office door next door to the house, but they would not help me and told me not to wait on their premises. I was practically crying by now so decided to walk home and look for a cop on the way. When I was practically home I saw a cop guarding a construction site. He was so terrific and called animal control for me. After a long wait, the animal control officer finally came and she went to the house to see what was wrong. I was not allowed to go with her. By the time I got home, she had left me a v/m. The owners' dog had given birth and her puppies were 3 days old. The officer told me the puppies were "borderline critical". The owners were given a "hefty fine" and the officer thanked me profusely for my help. A horrible story and who knows if it will turn out well. After all, the owners had the puppies on a balcony and couldn't hear how distressed they were?

It's still very hot here so I hope the puppies were not returned to the balcony. I presume that animal control would have removed them if they thought the household was unfit (instead of fining the owners), but you never know. I did the best I could, but I still worry about them.

Reminds me of the story here recently where the owner of a large cinema left his dog in the car on a day where temps reached 102 outside at 7pm -- let alone inside a car.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/s...lect-abrk.html

He was cited.

Nevermind he was parked in a handicap spot and was not handicapped. But that is a whole other story

Man, I just can't believe that and it happened in AZ a southern state.

It gets very hot down here in TX. We have left our puppy outside in the yard at my grandmas before but there is a porch with a big bowl of water and fans for when she gets hot/tired. By big bowl of water I mean one of those petmate dispenser things...it holds like 5 gallons of water. She loves to run though, this is used as a treat kind of. If shes bad she doesn't get to run off the leash in the yard and she knows that. Shes never out there for very long, I bring her back inside once she tires herself out. Usually takes about an hour to an hour and half of running in the yard. We live in apartments so 99.9% of the time she has to be leashed when outside.

I take her on long walks just because she has so much energy (7 months old) but I always make sure to lead her to the water bowl first thing when we get in. If its a really long walk I'll bring a water bottle for me and a cup so I can share. We have heat index's here of over a 100 everyday. Though I'm still learning how to be a dog owner.