If you're going to abandon your dog...

This type of stuff really p*sses me off. They didn't ask to be housed with the loser family they were stuck with so atleast have the decency to give up the poor animal. We have someone like this near my mom who left their soon to be foreclosed home and left the dog in the yard. So thankful there are people like you who is taking care of the poor thing....

Awwww she's a Pittie or at least a part Pit. If I wasnt in Alberta I'd take her in. I have 2 and they are extremely lovey dogs.
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One thing I wasn't prepared for - we took her for a short walk - damn dog pulls like a tractor! I thought my border collie could pull a leash. I could hire this dog out to rip tree stumps out of the ground. Wow!







It is possible that the dog escaped while they were moving out, but I do tend to think she was abandoned since they didn't talk to any neighbors about her, put up any posters, or make any effort to keep a yard (so full of feces the doggie was running out of room to lay down.) Also, she doesn't explore at all. She just sat in the yard at the empty house.

The pulling is easily trained out. They actually make really good running partners. They more often they are out for walks or runs the less they will pull. I hope theres someone out there who appreciate the qualities she has to offer.

Those who are not animal people just don't get it.
I value my dog more than most people I know.

One thousand percent agree! Between my parents and their 5 adult children (including me) we have 27 dogs. All are house dogs and each one of us live with the mantra.....You hurt one of our dogs and we will hurt you!

My dogs were there for me in times of my life when the humans werent. There is not enough money in the world to cause me to give up either one of my wonderful little fur babies. Their pics are on my profile if anyone is interested.

People suck.

^^No doubt!! Kudos to you though!

Only some people. You, my friend, are a good one. Thank you for taking care of that dog. I love dogs, but can't have one now and it kills me to see dogs abandoned or abused. Bless you!:flowerforyou:

She's so cute! I wish I could pick her up next time I'm in California.

I am such a dog person, but I am also a teacher (read: workaholic), so I have not gotten because I would not have the appropriate amount of time to spend with one. It kills me that people take on this responsibility and then back out as if their animal is just another purchase they made at the grocery store that can be tossed out with the garbage and picked up to go to a landfill. You just can't do that to living things!

I got really infuriated over the winter break when I got home from the gym one afternoon and found a long haired chihuahua wandering my property parking lot. I chased her around for a bit, figuring she belonged to someone and had gotten loose, and in our area would likely get hit by a car within minutes. I posted a couple of signs in the mail room and elevator, and got a call within a few hours from a neighbor who knew who she belonged to- a police officer who was between shifts, sleeping like a rock. She contacted the owner, picked up the dog, and returned her, and I've seen the guy with the dog around the property...
What bothers me is that he never said a word to me about his dog. I have no idea what happened and how she got out from a 6th floor apartment down to a ground-level parking lot, but if there was ever a "thank you for saving my pet from certain death" comment, it never reached me. I'm glad she's okay, but part of me wishes now that I hadn't posted signs and had just kept her. Sigh.

Wellbert----Thank you, she was precious. Broke my heart!!! It was given to my kids from "Santa"so I had to watch their hearts break too. They did say if they get another dog they want to go to a shelter. I love their compassionate hearts!!

What a beautiful pup she is! And word of advice, don't take her to the Humane Society. If you can, take her to the SPCA or research another truly no kill shelter. The Humane Society doesn't kill animals there, they send them out to a pound or other kill shelter to do it. It makes me angry how many people support them, especially with the story in the news lately.

Awwww she's a Pittie or at least a part Pit. If I wasnt in Alberta I'd take her in. I have 2 and they are extremely lovey dogs.
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It is possible that the dog escaped while they were moving out, but I do tend to think she was abandoned since they didn't talk to any neighbors about her, put up any posters, or make any effort to keep a yard (so full of feces the doggie was running out of room to lay down.) Also, she doesn't explore at all. She just sat in the yard at the empty house.

One thing I wasn't prepared for - we took her for a short walk - damn dog pulls like a tractor! I thought my border collie could pull a leash. I could hire this dog out to rip tree stumps out of the ground. Wow!

I have always had dogs and have recently started volunteering for a pit rescue group. You are not kidding that they can pull :-) Although there were the ones that are huge yet well-trained that were easy to walk.

Thank you so much for what you are doing! How long do you have before you will have to turn her over to a no-kill shelter? Do you know if she gets along with other dogs? Also, what part of California do you live in?

I'm on Fb with a lot of rescue groups from all over the country. I can try to share the story with as many as possible to see if we can find a rescu eto take her.

I live in Texas and found a German Shepherd that my dogs would not get along with. It took me about 2 weeks but eventually a rescue group from another state covered all his medical bills and they helped me find him a home. They did all the applications and home visit. I then drove him to a town about 4 hours away and he's doing great, i still get email updates from his new owners. I just told you that story to let you know that it is possible through networking to find a rescue.