“I Haven’t Learnt To Be Good”: People Find An Abandoned Elderly Labrador With A Note
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In a perfect world, there would be not a single heartbroken canine soul. But reality is different. And people were left shattered over this elderly black Labrador found tied to the metal gate outside Jasmil Kennels in Upchurch near Sittingbourne, Kent.
The workers of Swale Borough Council Stray Dog Service, who found the dog yesterday, posted pictures of him on Facebook asking for help to identify the owner. But what really made everyone’s heart sink was the cruel note left alongside the animal. In a crumpled piece of paper, the text read: “Please can you take me in as my owner has abandoned me after 10 years because I have not learnt to be good so I have been returned here where he found me.”
Luckily, the Swale Dog Service soon posted an update saying the owner of the old boy was found and his extended family, who “know and love the dog,” will be taking the lab into their care.
More info: Facebook | Swale.gov.uk
This old boy was found abandoned along with a cruel note explaining why the owner of 10 years made such a decision
Image credits: swalestraydogs
Image credits: swalestraydogs
Image credits: swalestraydogs
Bored Panda contacted Rebecca Dart, the communications and marketing officer at Swale Borough Council, where the black Labrador was found.
It turns out, “It is rare that we find abandoned dogs in Swale as we try to proactively work with owners to find other solutions.”
Fortunately, the boy was found happy and healthy. “He is around 14 or 15 and is doing well for his age,” said Rebecca.
The kennels of Swale Borough Dog Service, who found the dog, shared this post and later, an update
Image credits: swalestraydogs
Thanks to the Council’s network of contacts, social media, and microchipping, they can often trace stray and lost dogs back to their owners.
However, “Abandoned dogs can be trickier, but we have had some success in finding owners in the past.” The primary motive for doing so is to “better understand the situation that led them to abandoning the dogs.”
Rebecca also told us that among the number of different reasons for abandoning dogs, financial pressures stand out as a common factor. This can be due to “mounting vet bills, or due to personal circumstances,” she added.
And this is what people had to say
My guess is that the person who tied him up here, is no longer of sound mind. Perhaps dementia or Alzheimers? From the spelling and the wording, it doesn't seem rational. After all they did say that they came to an understanding of the dog's situation and also that there was an extended family that could take the dog.
I do love a story that leaves a lot of questions unanswered and has an open ending.....
People really do dump their pets after several years of 'ownership'. There's a 7 year old poodle creature in my lap right now who's proof of that. I found out about my little man in a convoluted manner. His people had bought a new house and didn't want any animals in it. When I asked if I could do a short trial to see if he fit our family, I was told they'd just dump him at the pound if I didn't take him. Well. How can any decent person say no to that? So, trial be damned, I took in this strange little dog with very little notice and even less information about the first 6+ years of his life. Turns out it was the best gamble of my life because, despite some health issues, this little dog is absolutely incredible. Very much a their loss, my gain situation!
Sounds like your dog is definitely better off with you! I had something similar when at high school. Schoolmate's neighbours wanted rid of their childrens' pet as it was getting old and they didn't want their kids to deal with the 'impending death'. I had Jack for a good two or three years... never sure quite what he was. He looked a lot like a desert rat (if you Google that) but I managed! Never did quite understand how the little guy vanishing was any better than him dying...
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My guess is that the person who tied him up here, is no longer of sound mind. Perhaps dementia or Alzheimers? From the spelling and the wording, it doesn't seem rational. After all they did say that they came to an understanding of the dog's situation and also that there was an extended family that could take the dog.
I do love a story that leaves a lot of questions unanswered and has an open ending.....
People really do dump their pets after several years of 'ownership'. There's a 7 year old poodle creature in my lap right now who's proof of that. I found out about my little man in a convoluted manner. His people had bought a new house and didn't want any animals in it. When I asked if I could do a short trial to see if he fit our family, I was told they'd just dump him at the pound if I didn't take him. Well. How can any decent person say no to that? So, trial be damned, I took in this strange little dog with very little notice and even less information about the first 6+ years of his life. Turns out it was the best gamble of my life because, despite some health issues, this little dog is absolutely incredible. Very much a their loss, my gain situation!
Sounds like your dog is definitely better off with you! I had something similar when at high school. Schoolmate's neighbours wanted rid of their childrens' pet as it was getting old and they didn't want their kids to deal with the 'impending death'. I had Jack for a good two or three years... never sure quite what he was. He looked a lot like a desert rat (if you Google that) but I managed! Never did quite understand how the little guy vanishing was any better than him dying...
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