Abandoned Animals

jjdrer

A work friend of mine adopted a desexed Red Heeler X puppy from the Animal Welfare League (I'm not sure how old she was). At one point she was minded by a friend for a short period of time. We suspect she was ill-treated during that short time as runs and hides if she sees anybody with a camera or a torch. The only photo my friend was eventually able to get since was when she was asleep. She wanted one of her little daughter with the dog. She got one of them lying side by side, both sound asleep. Fire Crackers never uspest her until after she had been with friends either. They have a cat )a desexed male) too, who the lass has given a home to as hr couldn't be taken where the origianl owner was transferred to with work. The dog will chase him during the day yet they sleep together at night.

kathy78

Yes it is heartbreaking that people can abandon their pets in this way.. 3 of 4 of my previous dogs were "rescues"..one the rescue of a puppy farm, and our current dog, a purebred Japanese Spitz was so badly mistreated 2 years later she only just trusts hubby and I and still has panic attacks near other people .. so very sad that people will harm dogs in this way

JulieGems

Yes I used to have a dog that was a rescue puppy and my cat was also from an adopt a kitten program. It makes me so angry that people can treat animals the way they do and it's sickening how many cats/dogs end up in the shelters each year and even worse how many get euthanized as a result of over breading and irresponsible pet ownership. Some people do not deserve to have pets. When I am in a more suitable living arrangement for owning a dog and/or cat I will no doubt adopt from either a shelter or rescue program again.

Anonymous

Hi, I have a little Chihuahua named lucy she is 7 this year and I got her from a pet shop on the north shore no-one wanted her as she had a broken leg. My daughter bundled her up at 11 wks of age and I would not change a thing. She now has pancreatitis but that does not mean I should throw her away. It sickens me to know that people can do this. I love her so much she is with me for life.
This week I also have put in for a shelter dog a little Papillion cross. He is 8 yrs old and needs to be in front of the fire with lucy on these cold nights heres hoping that I can give him the love he deserves.

bhealthybfit

Yep! I consider the cat from two doors down a rescued animal. She was originally an inside cat and through no fault of her own......had to adjust to living outside and pretty much fending for herself. Then she found us! Now she even sleeps on the end of our bed (never thought I'd see the day my husband would agree to that) and he's the one who encourages it! The neighbours are not concerned.....they now regard her as our cat. Oh well! Lucky cat!
I appreciate everyone who loves animals and applaud people like yourself for choosing to adopt and care for them. Well done!

celiak

My mothers dog was kidnapped and torchured by her next door neighbour and when i rescued him a few months later he was blind. He used to cry and would constintly have nightmares in hes sleep. poor thing but he was so intelegent and he lived for 8 years after this horrific event. Animals are so amazing

Blossom

The majority of our pets have been rescued from the Animal Welfare League or were going to be taken there. All our pets were desexed as soon as they old enough. A few months ago somebody dumped some pedigree labrador puppies in a bag in a bin outside service station, worse still on a very hot day. Somebody putting rubbish from food the had bought and heard one of them "crying" The majority were already deceased, one had to be "put down", and one with long term vet. care now has a very loving home. I hope the "crim" if ever caught gets a gaol sentence or hefty fine but they are usually low ones.

Jayne Collins

I agree. My husband and I have had a couple of 2nd hand dogs, and the latest still has phobias of all kinds, even though she has been with us for 18 months. We really want to know what goes on in her head sometimes. It was scary to see her reaction the first time my husband picked up a belt to put it on - she was sure it was destined for her.
My parents and sister are keen rescuers of dogs and cats. Between them they have rescued dozens of animals and given them a far better life.

woodie

All our Dogs over the years have been previously owned by someone else and we took them as the person had nowhere else to take them and didn't want to take them to the pound.The last one we adopted was from an adoption agency and although not 100% sure of his story, certain things give us an idea of what may have happened. The main thing is a severe fear of anyone with a beard. With most people be acts tough but wags his tail but anyone with a beard, he growls and hides. I could be wrong but get the feeling he was abused by someone with a beard at some stage. He is so affectionate and loves doing tricks but being a small dog has a bit of an attitude.He is so caring of both us and our other dog (who currently is recovering from being baited). He has so many facial expression, including confused and dirty look. I've had him for over 3 years and his Brother for 4 and am glad I took the time to find him.

margecd

KJ, an adopted pet knows! have had many adopted dogs over the years and they just give so much love and you can see it in their eyes, the love they give you...

peterv

Not dogs but cats this time. My old bichon friese passed away about six years ago and I promised myself no more animals! Not to be. Two cats turned up in my yard and kept hanging around. It was very hot so I put water out for them. Over time they started coming into the house to check things out. I'd just sit and let them wander around. One day one of them came up to me and started purring. Needless to say that six years down the track they have me well trained in doing whatever they say!!! I suspect they were abandoned whe someone moved away.
How can people treat pets as disposable items?

Blossom

Not dogs but cats this time. My old bichon friese passed away about six years ago and I promised myself no more animals! Not to be. Two cats turned up in my yard and kept hanging around. It was...

My little cousin had a cat that would disappear for days at a time even though it was well fed and got plenty of affection. They discovered it had also "adopted" itself another home on the other side of a very busy main road in the suburbs of Adelaide. As some of the family suffered from severe hayfever and the other family loved it dearly, my Auntie suggested they did their best to encourage it to live there rather than risked it being injured or worse still killed.

DeNiro

The bottom line is - if you adopt a shelter or abandoned animal you are quite literally saving a life. If you buy from a pet shop or wherever you are indirectly condemning a shelter / abandoned animal to death. I sure know which I'd rather do. It astounds me that breeding is allowed at all when so many healthy animals are killed every day for want of a home. For the record I have been priveleged to share my home with 14 cats and 6 dogs over the last 57 years (not all together!). All have been abandoned / from shelters / free from private owners back in the days when neutering pets wasn't nearly as widespread as it is now. I currently have 1 dog and 2 cats. They have all lavished me with so much love, loyalty and humour. I am truly blessed.

Sammbo

All of my animals (over the years, five and three dogs) have come from Pounds, RSPCA, Lort Smith in North Melbourne and from acquaintances.

I don't go in for "designer" pets and Pedigree models when there are so many abandoned, unwanted and uncared for animals needing a good home.

Without exception my animals proved to be great mates, without any problems that are apparent in the more "desirable" and expensive pets.

Let's put the Puppy Farms and Pet suppliers out of business.

michb

Yes, years ago my husband and I rescued an abused dog off the streets. Any time ou raised a hand to do anything or raise your voice she would cower.It appeared she had been abused. She was starving. She turned into the best, most loving dog we have ever had. Eleven years later we had to have her put down and soon went to RSPCA and found a brother and sister [last of a litter and bought them. They are fantastic companions for me after my husband's death.

Jezemeg8

Yes, after my 18 year old chihuahua (that I adopted from a client who had to enter a nursing home and was distressed that her family wanted to euthanise it) passed away I believed myself too disabled to manage another animal. Fortunately God thought otherwise, because soon after I discovered a very malnourished schipperke hiding under a pile of rubbish, whilst I was out doing street ministry. After six weeks of leaving food out for it (during which time she was christened 'Jezebel' by one of the street folk who was nipped whilst trying to get it out), Jeze (she's far too good natured to be called Jezebel these days) and I rescued each other and we're rarely apart these days. That happened 13 years ago, and whilst Jeze has chronic pancreatitis, she has defied the vet's prediction that she couldn't survive.

Last November Jeze and I added to our family, a Maltese x Toy Poodle boy called Cookie. We adopted him from a shelter in Pakenham (making the trip to Pakenham 3 times via train, a 3 hour round trip, before we finally decided to adopt him. I hate that there are so many neglected animals in this world. Both of my furbabies (although Jeze would be very upset to be classified as a dog) are with me constantly, Cookie travels in a sling at my side while Jeze takes pride of place on our mobility scooter as we travel around on a daily basis. I did try both of them on my lap, but Jeze didn't want to give up her driver's position, so that's why I bought a dog sling for Cookie (it makes it easier for me to carry him too, as I am mobility impaired and find walking unaided difficult).
I would never advocate anyone wanting a pet to buy them from a puppy farm (such as pet shops, markets etc), instead adopt one from a shelter. Also, consider adopting an older animal, these have often had to be surrendered because their owner has entered care and make wonderful and loving companions to those who perhaps aren't able to cope with a younger animal. God bless.

groucho wiggle

Yes and it's heartbreaking that unwanted animals are dumped and left to die. But as a pound puppy mum I can deliver some good news: You will never find a more affectionate or loyal companion. There's something about rescue animals - maybe it's that they know and appreciate that they've been rescued - but they approach every day as if it's icecream! Of course some have anxiety disorders due to mistreatment and don't socialise well (with other dogs, unknown children or men are the most common problems) but that typically doesn't apply to their adopted family - who they tend to love overtly and unconditionally. Every rescue parent I know says the same thing, So well done and enjoy your new family member!

groucho wiggle

Yes and it's heartbreaking that unwanted animals are dumped and left to die. But as a pound puppy mum I can deliver some good news: You will never find a more affectionate or loyal companion. There's something about rescue animals - maybe it's that they know and appreciate that they've been rescued - but they approach every day as if it's icecream! Of course some have anxiety disorders due to mistreatment and don't socialise well (with other dogs, unknown children or men are the most common problems) but that typically doesn't apply to their adopted family - who they tend to love overtly and unconditionally. Every rescue parent I know says the same thing, So well done and enjoy your new family member!