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DYMONDS MOM 08 · 03-02-2009, 07:37 AM

That is so sad!!!!!!

Kaytlynsmom · 03-02-2009, 08:02 AM

So very very sad. Reminds me of a neighbour when I was young and his "chain dog". I asked if I could walk him and brush him (I was twelve and so tired of seeing this poor boy left all alone with no attention) and he replied "You worry about your stuff and I'll worry about mine". Then he told my parents to keep me out of his business. Some people just don't see it. Sad sad sad....

dogbert · 03-02-2009, 08:33 AM

I think I would have called animal control to go check on this little ones welfare.

Gennies · 03-02-2009, 08:42 AM

I agree, call animal control. Atleast, the small chain will be addressed and they have to provide shelter if the dog is left outside. Maybe Animal Control showing up to look in on the dog will get them to give it up. Keeping my fingers crossed it works.

LilMissy · 03-02-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Gennies

I agree, call animal control. Atleast, the small chain will be addressed and they have to provide shelter if the dog is left outside. Maybe Animal Control showing up to look in on the dog will get them to give it up. Keeping my fingers crossed it works.

I would offer to take him, and if they say No then I'd call animal control. Someone has to speak up for these little ones.

bcrass2 · 03-02-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jeanm1963

Maybe they will let you take him home for a play date????? Id keep walking by the house and show intrest, bring him a treat or two or three, and perhaps they will just give them to you!! From the sounds of things they dont care much for the pup!! Maybe you can encourage one of the kids to take him for a walk with you, if the parents allow it!!
I hate it when people are cruel to animals.. its just aweful!

Good idea!!!! My heart is broken reading that thread!!!

dogbert · 03-02-2009, 10:02 AM

The worst that can happen is they keep him in where you can't see how he's treated. In which case I hope animal control comes back from time to time to check on him.

msjagg · 03-02-2009, 11:46 AM

Poor little Guy!!! I'd ask the family if they'd give him to you!! If not call Aniaml Control,The Police, The Local Humane Society, The Local T.V. Station, Local Newspaper... Whatever it took to get poor Chico away from this kind of ABUSE!! Using a heavy chain to restrain a small dog is Abuse! Take pics of this and go @ night and see if he's out there and does he have something clean to sleep on and protection from the elements! i.e. a dog house of some kind Does he have food and water visible and is it clean?? This is so sad...

Some how get him away from those people!!! They don't deserve to have any pets. I wonder how they treat their kids?? Makes me shudder to think about that one!!!

TresCutePiggies · 03-02-2009, 11:49 AM

I will never understand why people get dogs and then keep them chained up outdoors rather than treating them as members of the family. Just don't get a dog!

I hope you can find a way to help this little guy. I agree with calling Animal Control, unless you feel they would be amenable to hearing what you have to say directly. Unfortunately, it seems most people aren't.

dogbert · 03-02-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TresCutePiggies

I will never understand why people get dogs and then keep them chained up outdoors rather than treating them as members of the family. Just don't get a dog!

I hope you can find a way to help this little guy. I agree with calling Animal Control, unless you feel they would be amenable to hearing what you have to say directly. Unfortunately, it seems most people aren't.

We had a good friend make a comment about our dog last night at dinner that actually bothered hubby more than me. But I am so sick with a cold right now I really wasn't tuned into the conversation. At any rate they don't have a dog and I hope they never get one. Our dog is "special needs" since she was a rescue who spent the first 4 years of her life as a breeder dog. So she is special to us and we treat her like a child, some people just don't get that.

TresCutePiggies · 03-02-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dogbert

We had a good friend make a comment about our dog last night at dinner that actually bothered hubby more than me. But I am so sick with a cold right now I really wasn't tuned into the conversation. At any rate they don't have a dog and I hope they never get one. Our dog is "special needs" since she was a rescue who spent the first 4 years of her life as a breeder dog. So she is special to us and we treat her like a child, some people just don't get that.

I think some people just don't "get it." Good for you giving a rescue the love and care she NEEDS and DESERVES. If push came to shove, I think you'd choose her over your friends. The joke is on them.

I hope you feel better soon!

mscat · 03-02-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MeganS

How horribly sad.

I'm a little confused...does Chico belong to these girls or do they just know about him?

I hope that there is some way for poor little Chico to get the love he deserves! Sorry you're having to deal with this...I can't imagine how sad it must be to see.

The Yorkie belonged to the girls and there family. I asked them questions about his grooming and the heavy chain. The kids said no, he has on a collar! He was wrapped around there fence , on there patio. I was stunned. Chico had a little bark and was mad to see my Suzi. I did not want to get to close to Chico only because i figured he was not up to date on any vaccinations, and he seemed on the aggresive side. If i did not have Suzi with me , I'd have gone closer to Chico. I did not have my Cell phone with me, But really wanted to take pictures. the probelm with animal control where I live is that She would take the dog and it is a kill shelter where we live. It is a tiny town , and they have very strict laws.
I like the idea of going back and talking to them about Chico. I got the feeling of these girls were not being truthful what so ever about Chico. They asked me if Suzi was a "teacup" And prided themselves by telling me Chico was. I told them no , Suzi is a regular Yorkie, A 7lber. I know Chico was a tiny, but all his overgrown, scraggly hair could not tell me much. I did observe that only half the top of his hair was the silver blue, so I did not by into their story of him be a 15 yr old yorkie.
It was so heartbreaking to me that I needed to go away from the unslightly scene. AND knowing how upset Chico was by Suzi. My Suzi did not even take notice of little Chico, barking at her. She was too busy looking at everything elese. I am going back over there now that I know where he lieves, and offer treats . Perhaps they do not want him anymore? Maybe I could make a deal with them? Why have a beautiful Yorkie and treat him this way? I felt like it was more then just plain ignorance, it was abusive.

dogbert · 03-02-2009, 03:44 PM

Yes, the joke is on them. We like our friends alot buy our rescue Yorkie is our baby.

RE: Chico
If they have a chain on him that kinda says they want him or they'd let him run loose. If you ask them if they would like to give him a new home I bet they say no. If you do ask be careful not to offend them or they will say no even if they don't want him.

Potter · 03-03-2009, 09:01 AM

I think offering a little money will help but ask in a nice way otherwise you wouldn't even have the chance to go near Chico anymore and that will be sad

. Listening to what you said, I don't think they will just give the dog up for free. I can't see nor hear an animal being treated like that it just breaks my heart.

03-02-2009, 07:37 AM	#16
DYMONDS MOM 08 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wayne, MI USA Posts: 221	That is so sad!!!!!! __________________ I LOVE MY LITTLE GIRL!!!!!!

03-02-2009, 08:33 AM	#18
dogbert Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern, MN,USA Posts: 3,271 Blog Entries: 1	I think I would have called animal control to go check on this little ones welfare. __________________ Mammadoodle to my Yorkiedoodle Barney and our crazy cat Ms. Sassy Pants. RIP Audrey-Belle Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved

03-02-2009, 08:42 AM	#19
Gennies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,865	I agree, call animal control. Atleast, the small chain will be addressed and they have to provide shelter if the dog is left outside. Maybe Animal Control showing up to look in on the dog will get them to give it up. Keeping my fingers crossed it works. __________________ Gennie, mommy to my two loves: Bambi & Bijou

03-02-2009, 10:02 AM	#22
dogbert Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern, MN,USA Posts: 3,271 Blog Entries: 1	The worst that can happen is they keep him in where you can't see how he's treated. In which case I hope animal control comes back from time to time to check on him. __________________ Mammadoodle to my Yorkiedoodle Barney and our crazy cat Ms. Sassy Pants. RIP Audrey-Belle Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved

03-02-2009, 11:46 AM	#23
msjagg YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA. U.S.A. Posts: 1,449	Poor little Guy!!! I'd ask the family if they'd give him to you!! If not call Aniaml Control,The Police, The Local Humane Society, The Local T.V. Station, Local Newspaper... Whatever it took to get poor Chico away from this kind of ABUSE!! Using a heavy chain to restrain a small dog is Abuse! Take pics of this and go @ night and see if he's out there and does he have something clean to sleep on and protection from the elements! i.e. a dog house of some kind Does he have food and water visible and is it clean?? This is so sad... Some how get him away from those people!!! They don't deserve to have any pets. I wonder how they treat their kids?? Makes me shudder to think about that one!!! __________________ Jodi G. Mum to : -Sammy,:-Baron Georg, :-Sophie Kennedy, and Carys Bella... Last edited by msjagg; 03-02-2009 at 11:51 AM.

03-02-2009, 08:02 AM	#17
Kaytlynsmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 89	So very very sad. Reminds me of a neighbour when I was young and his "chain dog". I asked if I could walk him and brush him (I was twelve and so tired of seeing this poor boy left all alone with no attention) and he replied "You worry about your stuff and I'll worry about mine". Then he told my parents to keep me out of his business. Some people just don't see it. Sad sad sad....

03-02-2009, 11:49 AM	#24
TresCutePiggies Owned by Rory & Lane Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,893	I will never understand why people get dogs and then keep them chained up outdoors rather than treating them as members of the family. Just don't get a dog! I hope you can find a way to help this little guy. I agree with calling Animal Control, unless you feel they would be amenable to hearing what you have to say directly. Unfortunately, it seems most people aren't. __________________ Rory and Lane now have a dog blog, Doggie Debutantes. Find us on Facebook here.

03-02-2009, 03:44 PM	#28
dogbert Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern, MN,USA Posts: 3,271 Blog Entries: 1	Yes, the joke is on them. We like our friends alot buy our rescue Yorkie is our baby. RE: Chico If they have a chain on him that kinda says they want him or they'd let him run loose. If you ask them if they would like to give him a new home I bet they say no. If you do ask be careful not to offend them or they will say no even if they don't want him. __________________ Mammadoodle to my Yorkiedoodle Barney and our crazy cat Ms. Sassy Pants. RIP Audrey-Belle Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved

03-03-2009, 09:01 AM	#29
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	I think offering a little money will help but ask in a nice way otherwise you wouldn't even have the chance to go near Chico anymore and that will be sad . Listening to what you said, I don't think they will just give the dog up for free. I can't see nor hear an animal being treated like that it just breaks my heart. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich." Last edited by Potter; 03-03-2009 at 09:02 AM. Reason: Edited to add: I will be praying for little Chico. It sounds like he needs a real home, an indoor home.