My heart broke this morning

[salshine]

You are a brave and helpful soul...bless you for trying to help someone in such a crisis.

[vlccairo]

Originally Posted by MizMaRLeysMoM86

You just brought on the waterfalls Thank you so much for your kind words. I am too much of a soft hearted person at times, but animals is what does it for me. They are so innocent to me. And dogs, where they seem to want to only please you and be there for you no matter what. And listen to you and sulk with you at your darkest moments and jump up and down and celebrate with you at your happiest moments. They are emotional creatures. I' m sorry I have to stop, I am getting the biggest knot in my throat. Thank you again.

I'm so sorry. You're grieving for this little guy. I think FLDebra said it all. It will get easier. Take care of yourself. You've had a shock and it's physical as well as emotional. Samantha and I are sending you Yorkie kisses and hugs.

Vivian

[lgoodall]

I'm sorry you had to go through that. You did the right thing, though. Crazy woman. Had to put the dog in the crate because he eats her toddlers food? . Does she feed her kids on the floor? Ws she talking about their snacks or a meal. The way she treated the poor little thing sounds like it could have been either. Not that there's anything with putting a dog in a crate, but the little dog wasn't loved as it should have been. Why do some people even get a dog?
Tucker's Mom

[miabellaamoure]

First, I am so sorry for your experience with your neighbors lil' Pug!

After reading your OP...I got to thinking about the mention that rigor mortis had already set in. From what I could find on this...rigor mortis normally begins to occurr about an hour after death, based on a 15 lb dog. In other words the smaller the dog the sooner the process begins.

It is very unlikely to occur 15-20 minutes later unless an animal was left in cold temperatures such as outside in a cold environment. Or, the owner discovered the deceased animal much later "after" death had already occurred.

As for your neighbors...sounds like they were not prepared for pet ownership especially with a dog who had special needs such as asthma...a true shame for this innocent Pug.

My heart just breaks for the life he surely deserved and did not receive.

Hugs,
Jo Ann