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08-19-2014, 01:29 PM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member | What to do? Every day I see this little tan dog that's 8-10lbs walking around in the neighborhood. At first I thought it was a stray until I say this man calling the dog. My problem is this dog is not being properly cared for. Although he doesn't seem starving, his/her coat is overgrown. The dog have these huge clumps of matted hair hanging from his but and the hair on his face is so long I don't see how he can see where he's going. I feel so sorry for this pup. What should I do that's not illegal to help this dog? |
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08-19-2014, 02:03 PM | #2 |
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| I would report it to your local animal control. Ask them about local leash laws also. If there are leash laws in your area, you could either ask animal control to pick up the pup, or you could have a heart-to heart with the owner.
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08-19-2014, 02:05 PM | #3 |
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| Maybe offer the man to pay for a grooming or suggest a low cost grooming place
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08-19-2014, 06:02 PM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | I think I would approach the man in a non defensive way so he doesn't feel that your attacking him,let him know you understand how hard it is to keep a dog groomed property .then tell him if it would help you will give him the name of the groomer you use.... this is the kill em with kindness approach.Ha ha.
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08-20-2014, 07:24 AM | #5 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | If comfortable, I would first try to meet him and chat casually about his dog, just to get a "read" on him, know what I mean? If you get the feeling he just doesn't give a crap about the state of his poor kiddo, I'd then call animal control. One thing you may want to say is something like "oh, I should mention...I saw your little guy out one day and he almost got hit by a car as he was loose...do you tend to worry if that will happen?"...somehow mention you saw potential danger and gauge the reaction. That poor baby .
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08-20-2014, 12:19 PM | #6 |
YT 500 Club Member | I want to go approach the owner but I have know idea where he lives. The dog walks up and down about 3 diff streets in the area. I only seen the guy that once. But next time I do I will try and talk to him. |
08-20-2014, 01:18 PM | #7 |
YT 500 Club Member | He should not be walking around by himself. He could get hit by a car. I would call the dog officer. If they pick him up they will probably give him a good bath and hair cut. You would be doing the dog a favor. |
08-20-2014, 01:44 PM | #8 |
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| Wandering dog The poor baby, how could any owner neglect it so. If I were you I would call Animal Control or the poor thing could get injured or killed. Thanks got your compassion. I wonder how you little Prada is, were you able to get funding for the treatment? |
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