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ladylawinkc · 01-22-2009, 08:57 AM

Your sister might not have a choice. I live out in the country as well and now have four big farm dogs that I love as if I had chose them myself. These poor dogs were all abused and dumped in the country and found their way to my property or dumped on my property. Of course, my little Bella is still the queen. Even though she's only 4 pounds, they defer to her - it's quite funny to watch. One of the dogs that had been abused and dumped - a neighbor saw the owner down by a pond close to my property - apparently, this man was drowning her pups, because when I found out and ran down there, the poor little thing was just sitting next to the pond, skin and bones, and started cowering when I came near her. I took her to the vet immediately and it was obvious that she just had a litter of pups - she was only about 18 months old and he estimated she had at least two other litters as well. I nursed her back to health and she is the most loving little chocolate lab you ever saw - she has given me such joy.

The important thing and what is most rewarding is once these poor dogs realize you are not going to beat them and that you are giving them food and water, they are the most special animals ever. They are so low maintenance and anything you give them or do for them, they show so much appreciation. Beyond that, they are as loyal as could be and even though I live out in the country, I still don't lock my doors. These four dogs would do quite a bit of damage to anyone who tried to harm me.

I truly believe that God has a special place in hell for animal abusers. "God is to man as man is to animal."

01-22-2009, 08:57 AM	#25
ladylawinkc Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisburg, Kansas Posts: 142	Not to worry. . . Your sister might not have a choice. I live out in the country as well and now have four big farm dogs that I love as if I had chose them myself. These poor dogs were all abused and dumped in the country and found their way to my property or dumped on my property. Of course, my little Bella is still the queen. Even though she's only 4 pounds, they defer to her - it's quite funny to watch. One of the dogs that had been abused and dumped - a neighbor saw the owner down by a pond close to my property - apparently, this man was drowning her pups, because when I found out and ran down there, the poor little thing was just sitting next to the pond, skin and bones, and started cowering when I came near her. I took her to the vet immediately and it was obvious that she just had a litter of pups - she was only about 18 months old and he estimated she had at least two other litters as well. I nursed her back to health and she is the most loving little chocolate lab you ever saw - she has given me such joy. The important thing and what is most rewarding is once these poor dogs realize you are not going to beat them and that you are giving them food and water, they are the most special animals ever. They are so low maintenance and anything you give them or do for them, they show so much appreciation. Beyond that, they are as loyal as could be and even though I live out in the country, I still don't lock my doors. These four dogs would do quite a bit of damage to anyone who tried to harm me. I truly believe that God has a special place in hell for animal abusers. "God is to man as man is to animal." __________________ *Judy* - Mom to Yorkie Bella and 19 other furry creatures (most of them rescued)!