Welcome to WTF/Whoo Hoo Wednesday.
Some blog post or news article cross your path that left you shaking your head thinking WTF? Or did you hear about something that raised your spirits and you screamed, Whoo Hoo?
That’s WTF/Whoo Hoo Wednesday.
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Meanwhile, since I’ve really limited myself to time spent with my arch-enemy facebook, I’ve not had a lot of WTF’s cross my path, so I’m shooting from the hip on this one.
In the past I’ve appealed to animal rescue organizations about their criteria for placing dogs. Specifically I’ve heard of people (myself included) being turned down for puppies because someone was not home all day.
That’s water under the bridge now. I have Delilah and I guarantee she is puppy enough to satisfy anyone’s puppy itch. 🙂
The pig came that way, I swear. I did NOT chew off its ears.
The reason I raise this issue again is we ran into our friend Brady and his mom on our walk Saturday morning. Brady’s mom was struggling with two small dogs on leash. One looked like a white Scottish Terrier while the other was a Jack Russell.
The JR definitely had issues with other dogs, because as soon as he saw my dogs he started wigging out. Brady’s mom was practically dragging the dogs through the woods, the JR snarling and barking.
Of course this did not sit well with Delilah and it was a real hairy minute there before we untangled the two dogs.
Brady’s mom wanted us to walk with them and help the dogs adjust but I said, No way, this is not going to help. I used my treats to guide Sampson and Delilah in another direction.
As we were wrapping up our walk we ran into Brady and his mom again. She had brought the smaller dogs home and had come back because she thought she had one of my leashes. (She didn’t.)
We had a minute to chat and I asked about the dogs. She told me they were her mom’s dogs, she’d recently put her mom in an assisted living facility, and while they had paid for her mom to have the dogs in the facility her mom really couldn’t care for them, so she and her partner took them.
The kicker is this. The JR was adopted 7 months ago from a humane society in Florida. They were told the dog was about three years old.
The humane society adopted out a three year-old dog to a 79 year-old woman.
WTF? Did they really think a 79 year-old woman would 1) be able to provide the basic needs for a three year-old dog (such as exercise and training) and 2) outlive the dog?
So here, seven months later the poor woman needs to go into assisted living and who takes care of the dogs? Someone who really doesn’t want them.
It’s not fair to anyone, least of all the dog.
When I spoke to her on Saturday her plan was to send the dog away to a trainer at Cabela’s.
I did offer to help her but sadly, our training methods differ.
Angry child hangs dog because he was ‘mad.’ Salinas, CA
Just when you think you’ve seen and read everything you see something like this.
WTF? Really, WTF?
A 12 year-old boy hung his dog because he was mad at it. The boy who showed no remorse, was booked as a juvenile on animal cruelty charges.
My God, can you imagine what this kid will be doing in ten years?
Makes you wonder WTF is going on in this kid’s house.
Sacramento, CA
This came across my facebook page last night. Apparently there’s a growing trend in Sacramento to cut off puppy’s ears and then treat the puppy with Aleve for pain.
There’s a sweet little pittie who’s shutting down at the Front Street Shelter. If you are in the Sacramento area or know someone who is, this guy could use some help.
All I have to say is, what the fuck is wrong with people? I don’t see the appeal in a dog with cropped ears, but I can tell you I’m thinking it might be a fitting punishment for people who do this.
Can you imagine? All you’d have to do is take one look at them and go, yup that piece of filth abuses animals. Then you can treat them accordingly.
I can’t really think coherently about this topic, I just feel like letting loose with a string of derogatory comments, but that won’t accomplish anything.
Pitbulls against misinformation has set-up a ChipIn to offer an award for reporting puppy ear butchers. If you have even a dollar, it adds up. You can contribute here.
Whoo Hoo
Former Marine Raises $4K for Dog Reunion, Afghanistan/Alexandria,VA
I love our military and this story makes me love them more. A marine takes care of and falls in love with a dog in Afghanistan, when his tour is up, he comes home, but still wants the dog. He finds an organization that will help but he needs $4,000 to bring the dog over. He puts this up on facebook and before long he has raised the money he needs.
The dog is currently in quarantine and they should be reunited within the next ten days or so.
Warms the cockles of your heart, eh.
That’s it for us, how’s things in your neck of the woods? Everyone make it through Sandy? Any WTF’s or Whoo Hoos to share?
I can’t even think what to reply to hanging of dogs and butchering of ears. I’m like you – I lose the battle to remain sane around things like this. Just horrifying. Wonder how the people would feel if we started lopping their ears off in return?
I think in general we do not teach our youth respect for life and we as a society are starting to reap the benefits. It is a political topic so I won’t go there on your blog.
Maybe, just maybe the JR’s only chance at a life was with a 79 year old woman. I guess I would disagree that it is not a good placement. It may have been the only placement. It does no good for a dog to spend years in foster care or a shelter waiting for a home and it was a chance. The mother might have had a longer time before going to assisted living. No way to know. Life is not guaranteed. JR’s are known to act the way that one did. I hope the Cabela’s trainer has a clue. Sounds like the dog had no basic obedience at the Humane Society.
It’s a hard one whether or not to get a dog when you’re in your late 70s. We had a friend who decided she wouldn’t have a dog when her old hound died. She lived to almost 100 and bitterly regretted her decision.
The hanging of the dog by the child is beyond belief. Must be a troubled family. Ear cutting should not be legal!
Hi Jodi
Thanks I picked ‘gone to the dogs’. It is all ready for Sunday. I am just missing a little piece about me. Only needs to be a few lines. Can you email me something at mollyDOTthewallyATbitinternetDOTcom. Thank you.
After Sunday can you send me your nomination for the next one. Your comments will be available to view on Monday because of the time difference.
Take Care.
Wishing you a happy Halloween.
Best wishes Molly
OMD! They cut off the dogs ear and think Aleve will help? Let’s cut off their ear and see if Motrin takes the pain away!
Happy Halloween Jodi!
We made it through Sandy fine here in upstate NY. You are so right about that boy –it is shown that those who abuse and torture pets often go on to violent acts against people.We need laws to punish and hopefully reform those who torture animals, if that’s possible.
We find it so hard to read about cruel things that people do…. it’s so sad 🙁
I sure hope that Jack Russell gets the right training so he can have fun on his walks 🙂
Wags to all,
Your pal Snoopy 🙂
About a year ago I read a book about a soldier in Afghanistan and his struggles to bring home the dog he cared for while on duty. It was an interesting journey and it could have ended very badly. Bringing a dog home from overseas isn’t a simple task so I hope the dog in this article eventually finds his way home as well. I have my fingers crossed for them all!
It’s too bad the little JRT has a rocky journey ahead. If I lived closer, I’d be very tempted to offer to take him myself. As it is I am wondering if I could convince my husband to drive me down there to snag him. I’ve always had a soft spot for the nutty little dogs. I hope things work out well for him!
I’ll meet you half way. 🙂
The last one is so touching — LOVE stories like that.
As for the story related to the boy’s cruelty toward the pup, I think that 2 Brown Dawgs hit the nail on the head, as a society, we don’t talk about or address this issue enough. I have actually thought many times about starting another animal related Political Action Committee (PAC) for this exact reason. This story makes me rethink the effort. Our public officials should be just as quick to legislate regarding the treatment of animals as they are any other issue.
You missed my be the change post. 🙂 Read this and let me know what you think. I think we’d make a great team. https://www.heartlikeadog.com/2012/10/15/i-believe-the-children-are-our-future-blog-the-change/
P.S. The badge is very cool!
It is so sad to think a 12 year old boy could hang his dog… and people are cutting off puppy ears? Who would have thought. People can be so cruel and stupid. On a brighter note, have a Happy Halloween and stay safe!
Wow – you have found some very disturbing WTFs this week – can’t believe it. Thankfully, after reading the reunion story, my faith in humanity has been restored.
There was an item about a woman who killed a dog just to see what “it would feel like.” Thank God stories like this don’t reflect the vast majority of humans.
How wonderful for the soldier and his dog!!
As for the other 2 stories I don’t know what to say, it is very sad and disheartening that our officials don’t see the need for stiffer laws and penalties for animal abusers.
Happy Halloween!!
Delilah you have my sympathy, you were not only bought a pig without ears (i bet that makes it a challenge to squeak when they are watching their favourite programme on the telly!) but a fluffy pink thing that was already defluffed??!!! I think you need to start working on a very specific Christmas list! BOL
My neighbor adopted her mom’s dog in a similar situation. She provided a great home for him over many years. I think caring for her mom’s dog was healing to her since she could not do much else for her (the mom had Alzheimer’s).
I hope the JRT ends up in a good place.
BTW, here’s how to put the badge in your sidebar. In the admin section, click on “widgets” under “appearance.” Move a text widget into the sidebar. Copy the link to the badge into the text widget and hit save. Voila!
OMG who hangs a dog, a house pet in his home! And a child. Clearly something is wrong with that kid. Already a psychopath.