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jlafred · 02-04-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

I called animal control back and was told that they did come, and they did see the dog, still outside. I do not know what happened after that.

I would follow up with animal control and offer to adopt or at least foster the dog if they take it into custody.

That poor baby!

LilMissy · 02-04-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

I called animal control back and was told that they did come, and they did see the dog, still outside. I do not know what happened after that.

I guess even if animal control didn't do anything, this will at least be documented.

Princes mom · 02-04-2009, 04:40 PM

The dog was not outside when I got home from work, about 330. I don't think animal control would leavel without doing something.

LilMissy · 02-04-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

The dog was not outside when I got home from work, about 330. I don't think animal control would leavel without doing something.

I guess what I meant is if they just talked to the owner instead of taking the dog. In my area we don't even have animal control, so nothing would happen. If your pet gets lost...too bad! You have to hope that the person who finds it either see's signs you've posted or drives them the 1hr trip to a neighbouring city with animal control.

Rosiegirl · 02-04-2009, 04:45 PM

I have 2 arctic style dogs that grew up in the rockies (nearly 100 lbs), then we moved to michigan. They get uncomfortably hot INSIDE after a while. They are more comfortable in their garage/ run area. If I look out and see them romping around in the snow all day then I know they are comfortable. It's when they spend their day inside of the garage part that I know they are probably cold and then they come in until the sun can shine on them again. I also have a pomeranian (8 lbs) who also has that double coat of fur and she can stay out much longer than my Yorkie. The yorkie has that single human like coat of hair (not insulated) and she goes potty very quickly and wants right back in. I think if that dog was out there in those temps for that long there is no way it could stay comfortably warm. I definitely think some dogs can certainly handle that weather but probably not a small poodle.

crystalsmom · 02-04-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

The dog was not outside when I got home from work, about 330. I don't think animal control would leavel without doing something.

You did good and I probably would have ended up in jail because that dog is their property and they could sue me etc. It's just that it is so horrible of them. I am so cold now and I am in a warm home with the heat running ALL THE TIME and all I can think of is that poor dog.

Princes mom · 02-04-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LilMissy

I guess what I meant is if they just talked to the owner instead of taking the dog. In my area we don't even have animal control, so nothing would happen. If your pet gets lost...too bad! You have to hope that the person who finds it either see's signs you've posted or drives them the 1hr trip to a neighbouring city with animal control.

Oh my!

LilMissy · 02-04-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

Oh my!

I know! I found this out when our Pug dog escaped the backyard through a fallen fence board. We had to find her on our own. I posted 70 signs throughout our neighbourhood (and was still putting them up) when some kids on bikes told me that they found her. Apparently the contract for animal control in our area expired in the fall of 2008 and noone has bothered to renew it.

Princes mom · 02-05-2009, 05:44 AM

I have not seen the dog, yet, this morning. Hopefully the owners understand the severity of the situation and won't do it again. I hope animal control got there in time, and the dog is alright.

yorkiesmiles · 02-05-2009, 04:57 PM

any signs of their dog today? I think I would call animal control back and make sure this poor this is not at a kill shelter or something. I can hardly believe a little one would survive 7 hrs in those temps - and my 2 don't mind being outside for longer than I would think - but no way even a fraction of that time

Princes mom · 02-06-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jlafred

I would follow up with animal control and offer to adopt or at least foster the dog if they take it into custody.

That poor baby!

OMG, no!! I would not be interested in adopting a neighbor's dog under those circumstances. Also, my husband and I wanted one dog, only.
It would be like the Hatfields and McCoys here!!!

I would pray that he got a good home

prada24 · 02-06-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by maggiesmom_2007

Although I know it isn't the right thing to do I would have taken him and then promptly found a new home where I knew he would be loved. And if the neighbor asked if I had seen him I would have said I think I may have seen him a few days ago running down the street.

Fantastic

yorkiepuppie · 02-07-2009, 12:02 PM

honestly, i would be SOOOO angry if i saw that and i would NOT know what to do. but i would probably get the dog and bring it to my house immediately and then make a post here and ask you guys to please help me because i don't know what to do.

dagibbie · 02-08-2009, 01:09 PM

Calling animal control was the right thing to do. While we all would have wanted to take the pup and find a "good home" that is actually stealing. However, I do have a friend who stuck to her principals and spent time in jail for just that. She took an abused dog and gave it to someone who took it into another state. When the judge asked her where the dog was she refused to tell them even though it resulted in jail time for her. She said she was not going to allow the original owners to continue to abuse the dog.

yorkiepuppie · 02-08-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dagibbie

Calling animal control was the right thing to do. While we all would have wanted to take the pup and find a "good home" that is actually stealing. However, I do have a friend who stuck to her principals and spent time in jail for just that. She took an abused dog and gave it to someone who took it into another state. When the judge asked her where the dog was she refused to tell them even though it resulted in jail time for her. She said she was not going to allow the original owners to continue to abuse the dog.

thank you for the information. i feel bad for your friend, she was punished for doing what was best for the dog.

she is a really nice person.
i know what is best and what is right is not always what is 'legal'....unfortunately...

02-04-2009, 04:40 PM	#33
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	The dog was not outside when I got home from work, about 330. I don't think animal control would leavel without doing something. __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

02-05-2009, 05:44 AM	#39
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	I have not seen the dog, yet, this morning. Hopefully the owners understand the severity of the situation and won't do it again. I hope animal control got there in time, and the dog is alright. __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

02-05-2009, 04:57 PM	#40
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	any signs of their dog today? I think I would call animal control back and make sure this poor this is not at a kill shelter or something. I can hardly believe a little one would survive 7 hrs in those temps - and my 2 don't mind being outside for longer than I would think - but no way even a fraction of that time __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-07-2009, 12:02 PM	#43
yorkiepuppie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 2,883	honestly, i would be SOOOO angry if i saw that and i would NOT know what to do. but i would probably get the dog and bring it to my house immediately and then make a post here and ask you guys to please help me because i don't know what to do. __________________ www.yenspiration.com i love milu

02-04-2009, 04:45 PM	#35
Rosiegirl YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	I have 2 arctic style dogs that grew up in the rockies (nearly 100 lbs), then we moved to michigan. They get uncomfortably hot INSIDE after a while. They are more comfortable in their garage/ run area. If I look out and see them romping around in the snow all day then I know they are comfortable. It's when they spend their day inside of the garage part that I know they are probably cold and then they come in until the sun can shine on them again. I also have a pomeranian (8 lbs) who also has that double coat of fur and she can stay out much longer than my Yorkie. The yorkie has that single human like coat of hair (not insulated) and she goes potty very quickly and wants right back in. I think if that dog was out there in those temps for that long there is no way it could stay comfortably warm. I definitely think some dogs can certainly handle that weather but probably not a small poodle.

02-08-2009, 01:09 PM	#44
dagibbie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 170	Calling animal control was the right thing to do. While we all would have wanted to take the pup and find a "good home" that is actually stealing. However, I do have a friend who stuck to her principals and spent time in jail for just that. She took an abused dog and gave it to someone who took it into another state. When the judge asked her where the dog was she refused to tell them even though it resulted in jail time for her. She said she was not going to allow the original owners to continue to abuse the dog.