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Offline slickerk

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is it the....
« on: August 07, 2005, 09:22:47 pm »
Is it the people or the dogs?

Okay guys. Here we go - I found out yesterday that one of Felony's brothers was gonna be taken to the pound (wonder what an 11 week old puppy did to deserve this). Well, the guy who bred the dogs said for the guy to bring him back. So, he gives him to another buddy of mine to take home. So, I am excited because that is another playmate for Felony.
Well... Me and the hubby called him this morning to take her up to see him. He was off playing cards with some buddies and said Griz (that is the dogs name) was outside, no one had been there, could we make sure he had water before we left.
This is the sad part: We get there and they have this poor dog outside in the heat, in an 8 foot round babygate thing (like a yard playpen). He has poo all over the place, all over him. He had no food or water. My husband in disgust asked me to take him out. He moved the pen and hosed it down, hosed down the yard because the flies were just gross. I got him some fresh water and let Felony play with him for a while.
His wife came home and thought that this was no big deal obviously. She lets her kids get into the pen and step all over him and yank on him and everything. I finally couldn't stand it anymore and got my baby and left. We talked to the guy and he said he wanted to give it a couple days, if he decided he didn't want him he would call us.
I know I do not need another dog. One puppy is tough enough to handle. But I am going to push the issue with him. Because I am sure that I could find someone who would give him a better home than that. So, at this point, I am praying that this guys calls.
Keep your fingers crossed  for me.  :-\

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Re: is it the....
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2005, 09:28:38 pm »
What awful parents. Those people definitely do not need a dog. Griz and Felony would be better off together so I really hope that the gu calls you too. And think positively, at least you would know the pup you got will be good.
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« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2005, 09:32:35 pm »
Take the pup & slap the crap out of that family...Mom, Dad, & kids...Where are you at?...I'll take the pup!...Damn that pi**es me off!!

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« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2005, 10:09:02 pm »
Too bad you're in Pa. I know some good ol' boys who would give that owner a lesson or two.

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« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2005, 10:26:18 pm »
I know. I told my hubby the same thing when we left there k9. The problem is this guy is a very dear friend of mine. So, I don't wanna just tell him he is a *@$!*#%&^!$ like I want to. I figured I would just give him a day or two to realize (with some nudging on my part) that a rott is not for him.
Like I said before, my husband is not an animal person. But I know that he has been pondering this all day. He made the statement to my cousin, who will be watching Felony for a few days in sept. that there will be 2 dogs by then.
So, I am hoping that he will push the issue as well. 

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Re: is it the....
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2005, 12:16:05 am »
I agree with Gyps- take the pup and slap the crap out of the family...lol
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« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2005, 05:06:47 am »
They do not deserve to have that little puppy.  :'(

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« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2005, 10:02:30 am »
Wow, your stuck in a tough place. Maybe if he is truely a friend he will understand that his pup needs more than that from him, especially if he doesn't want to eventually own a neglected, anxious adult rotti later on in life. I wish you the best in life and I hope so much that the poor pup gets the life that it deserves (which right now it doesn't seem to be the case).
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Re: is it the....
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2005, 09:24:17 pm »
Oh so many ignorant troglodyte humanoids out there!  They should never, ever have custody of the great canine.  It is so difficult when you are friends with someone who makes such choices.  I feel really grieved about the puppy, though.  The poor, sweet little guy needs companionship and love and to come into the house.  With all those people in the family and no one bothers to leave food and water?
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« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2005, 04:52:22 pm »
I just wanted to give you guys the update on this situation. After much bugging on my part, my friend went and got a crate and has brought the dog into the house. He has only gotten him about half potty trained. But he is working on it and I guess I can't ask for much more.

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« Reply #10 on: September 03, 2005, 06:26:32 pm »
I'm so sorry to hear that your friend is so irresponsible.  At least the poor puppy is in the house, where he should be.  I really hope your friend is willing to work with him.  A rottie is not really a dog for the owner that has no time to work with them.  Believe me, I know.......... ..in my neighborhood, I am surrounded by rotties that live out their lives 100% outside with minimal contact by their families.

I hope everything works out for Griz.......... ..cute name by the way.