Abandoned dog urgent help
Jan 19th 2019, 3:41 pm
#16
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Re: Abandoned dog urgent help
It's very distressing to see an animal neglected and treated cruelly. I'm sure that lots of Spanish people love and care for their pets, but the ones who don't (and unfortunately every country in the world has such people) need a good kicking.
Jan 19th 2019, 4:52 pm
#18
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Location: Ayamonte, Huelva
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Re: Abandoned dog urgent help
Really sorry to hear that you lost your boy Lin. I love cocker spaniels, I bet he was gorgeous. Losing them is so very hard.
I totally understand that you're not ready to have another dog permanently yet, your loss is so recent. We lost our Murphy 12 months ago and although I would love to get another golden retriever, my husband just can't face it. Murph was his best mate and kept him going when his first wife was ill for a long time and then passed away. My husband would often take Murph for a run in the middle of the night when he couldn't sleep. The day we lost him was the first and last time I've seen him cry, I don't think he'll ever feel able to have another dog because he can't face the thought of losing another one. That makes me sad but I understand. In the meantime, I've started volunteering at our local RSPCA so I still get my doggie fix.
It's lovely that you and Ed are keeping an eye on this poor dog. I hope I didn't offend you or anyone with my offer, and if anyone does manage to rescue the poor mite I'm still happy to contribute. I hope you have a good trip back to Blighty!
I totally understand that you're not ready to have another dog permanently yet, your loss is so recent. We lost our Murphy 12 months ago and although I would love to get another golden retriever, my husband just can't face it. Murph was his best mate and kept him going when his first wife was ill for a long time and then passed away. My husband would often take Murph for a run in the middle of the night when he couldn't sleep. The day we lost him was the first and last time I've seen him cry, I don't think he'll ever feel able to have another dog because he can't face the thought of losing another one. That makes me sad but I understand. In the meantime, I've started volunteering at our local RSPCA so I still get my doggie fix.
It's lovely that you and Ed are keeping an eye on this poor dog. I hope I didn't offend you or anyone with my offer, and if anyone does manage to rescue the poor mite I'm still happy to contribute. I hope you have a good trip back to Blighty!
Such a sad story... but we understand exactly how you both feel and can't imagine that will ever go away.
xx
Jan 19th 2019, 9:23 pm
#19
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Re: Abandoned dog urgent help
The dog is in care now and is safe. If anyone is interested in fostering or helping in any way, please PM me. Thank you all for your concern.
Jan 20th 2019, 1:47 pm
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Re: Abandoned dog urgent help
Very bad news, I’m afraid. We have just seen the man and his wife walking into their house with the poor dog. They have obviously gone to the shelter and got him back again! I am stunned and so sad to see this. He will die if they continue to treat him the way they have been. He’s nearly 10 kilos underweight, has heart worm which needs to be treated and is limping badly. God knows what other health issues he has, kidney problems very likely as he drinks a lot of water (swimming pool water when he’s left in the garden).
My heart’s breaking for him - any suggestions as to the way forward? I don’t know what to do now.
My heart’s breaking for him - any suggestions as to the way forward? I don’t know what to do now.
Jan 20th 2019, 4:18 pm
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Re: Abandoned dog urgent help
Hola
There is a branch of Guardia Civil called Seprona - they look after the welfare of animals - try reporting to them
Davexf
There is a branch of Guardia Civil called Seprona - they look after the welfare of animals - try reporting to them
Davexf
Jan 20th 2019, 4:24 pm
#22
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Re: Abandoned dog urgent help
Thank you! It may well become necessary.
Mar 14th 2019, 10:36 pm
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Re: Abandoned dog urgent help
Any news?
Mar 16th 2019, 12:31 pm
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Re: Abandoned dog urgent help
Since my last post on 20 January, the position with the dog is that its still with its owner sadly. A Spanish friend of mine got involved and persuaded the owner to take the dog to my vet in Ayamonte to continue the treatment for heartworm that we started. Because of this treatment, the dog has now put on some weight, thank goodness. Apparently (according to my friend) the owner is now using a vet "in another town" which makes it impossible for me to get any updates as to whether the owner is continuing with the veterinary treatment. I have asked my friend to keep me updated and will continue to monitor the situation. As far as I am aware, the dog is no longer able to get into the communal gardens and is kept permanently on the owner's patio. If anyone has any additional information about the dog, please let me know as, like others, I'm very concerned about its continued welfare. Thanks everyone!
