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Originally Posted by schanls  We did post flyers and I contacted every vet in a 50 mile radius. I had her checked for a microchip and had her vet checked as she was in such horrid condition. Vet stated that if she had had vet care in the last couple of years she would not have had the extensive problems that she has had, she had a wide variety of very old skin infections, infections in her mount, ears, etc. About $1,000 later she is now in great health and on her way, as soon as the puppies are weaned, for spaying and teeth removal and cleaning. Also, where we live is alot of wildlife, ie, coyotes, bobcats, feral dogs, etc. She would not have survived out in the cold very long. We live in a very rural area and know all of our neighbors EXCEPT for the 2 puppy mills. I choose not to know them because it breaks my heart. We do not have any animal control in this area and the sheriff's office "doesn't have time" to check out the counties puppy mills. |
Though i agree Molly and the pups are way better off with you and you do deserve kudos for her care, but you stated (essentially) you're aware of two puppy mills (who are neighbors) - my guess is that the dog belongs to one of them. Like it or not, you should have checked with them as that dog would be their property and it isn't up to you or anyone else to take their lost property - if she got out and tangled with a 'pine, etc doesn't mean that's an true representation of how she lived. I believe you should check with them...that being said, if they are just greedy puppy mill, they might say it is their dog just to get it, thus a hard call. I'm concerned if it turns out it is one of their dogs, they have you sited for stolen property.
Good luck hope all works out for you.