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Guy Jumped The Fence To “Steal” A Starving Dog From Negligent Owners, Gets Kudos From The Internet
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Guy Jumped The Fence To “Steal” A Starving Dog From Negligent Owners, Gets Kudos From The Internet

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If we rephrased a famous concept from the Dark Knight into “he’s the hero we need, not necessarily deserve,” then we’d have this guy. Hailing “from somewhere in the Caribbean,” as he has put it, the guy was driving down the road one day, and as he stopped at the corner, he saw a dog bound to a leash.

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This person found the dog in a dire condition, he knew he had to take action

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In the Caribbean, chain-link fences are quite a common sight, and people’s yards are clearly visible. Through the fence, he saw that the dog was in poor condition, “in the dirt,” and “curled up into a ball.” Judging from the horrible pictures, anyone could imagine the suffering the dog had to endure. He quickly realized that he had to get the dog out of there.

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He approached the dog and called out to her, and she started wagging her tail. She was starving not only for food, but for affection, too. He called out around the house waiting for a response, and when he didn’t get it, he realized that nobody was home. As he was going back to his pickup, a passenger noticed the commotion. They both empathized with the horrible situation the dog was in, so the passenger offered to jump the fence and pass the dog to him. The hero of the story did as suggested, then put her neatly into his pickup, said his goodbyes, and skidded out of there.

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He took Sunny in, and as she recovered, she’s now happy and safe

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He gave her the name Sunny, and she’s been recovering ever since. 2 months have passed, and she looks and feels much better. The story of the rogue hero went viral on Reddit, where he shared it, yielding over 131k likes and 4.1k comments in which some people shared similar stories of their own. We suggest you look up the entire thread if you’re up for a good read.

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The replies to the legally controversial story were mostly positive and encouraging. Some even deemed the act to be courageous and righteous, while others worried about the legality of the stunt. One Reddit user advised readers to rely on animal control in states that have “good animal abuse laws.” When we talk about rescues, we don’t usually mean it as literally as this. Legally grey or morally great—what are your thoughts, Pandas?

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Carol Emory
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I worked at a groom shop, I had a customer that told me a similar story. He drove past the same house while working and noticed a poor American Bulldog chained up to a tree. The poor dog was getting skinnier by the day. One day, he'd had enough..hopped out of the truck with bolt cutters and cut the dog loose from the tree. As he loaded the dog into his truck, the owner ran out threatening to call the police if he didn't give them back the dog. He turned to them and said "You call the police..and when they come out and see the condition of this dog, we'll see who is getting into trouble." They let him take the dog. I'm now happy to report that Bella...their American Bulldog..is a happy healthy pup looking to get into mischief where ever she can!

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Natalia Maciel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was a rescue. In moraly grey situations go for the greater good. In this case save this inocent soul from the neglect she was suffering.

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Sheri Lattimer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's obvious the dog was being neglected and it had to have been going on for a long time. I personally don't see anything wrong with what he did.

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Erin Papadakos
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me neither, If you saw somebody neglecting a child you'd jump right in well an animal is no different and a lot of times the rescue or the shelter's don't have enough room or resources to help the dog. And might leave the dig just where he is to suffer. So with that said I think he was great to do what he did and I'm sure the pupper thinks so too.🐶❤ more people should be like that around the world

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Beth Palmer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd do it again and again. Have only done it once in 35 years but I'd do it again if needed. The animals Need us to save them from Horrible Owners.

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are we really going to argue about this? The dog is saved. That's what matters.

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who does this to a dog or any animal? Good on the author for saving Sunny.

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deanna woods
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good job. That pooch needed to be rescued. There is no reason good enough for a person or animal to be mistreated and abused. I don't understand why people get into relationships or have pets if they are going to mistreat and abuse them.

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Viviane
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my friends took a friend's kitten to the vet after he broke the kitten's leg while drunk. She told him the kitten had died and she kept the kitten. Gillie grew up and paid it forward when she became close to another cat that had been mistreated.

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Lou Lopez
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The horses I work with come from wildly different backgrounds; one was pampered her entire life and the other was taken care of then neglected to the point of death before being "rescued" (the owner was told where and why he had been taken, and had no f***s to give). Starvation will do long term damage; my pibble was found massively pregnant AND heartworm positive, despite getting and receiving top care she is still exercise intolerant. Strider (the neglected horse) stayed friendly with people (by some miracle), but was food aggressive and would eat filthy hay on the reg, just because it was food. He died at a relatively young age for an Arabian two weeks ago after a series of strokes. Please don't treat animals this way. If you don't want them and can't be bothered to rehome them, just shoot them. It's not fair to ruin what life they have left by destroying their bodies and giving them severe behavioral issues that make it hard to keep them safely.

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Kathy Baylis
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better yet, don’t have a pet or agree to take a friend’s/relative’s pet in the first place. Period. I sometimes feel people should have to pass classes in basic caregiving before they can even think of having a pet. Or a child. Or just take care of any living creature. Oh, and no do-overs, if you flunk out or f**k up, you’re done, zero second chances. Forever.

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Janis Wise
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your a beautiful human being. There’s no grey area when someone is torturing a beautiful, living breathing creature, stop it anyway you can. It’s our job to protect. My daughter and I had a neighbor who kept getting dogs and was harsh and horrible to them. Three times we arranged for alternate housing for these beautiful animals. One time my daughter was petting his Shepherd (we would visit across the fence and take her snacks) and one day someone drove by and stopped and said they’d been looking for a Shepherd like this one, “where did you get her?” they asked assuming my daughter was the owner, after chatting awhile my daughter said, “well unfortunately I have to find her a home as I have to move unexpectedly.... and she really seems to like you guys....interested?” They took her. My daughter says she figured it had to be better for her than being with him. He never got another dog, said they kept being taken. Hmmmm. 😜 Too bad says I.

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Katie and Jared Coates
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If an animal or child is in immediate danger, sometimes you must do what is right. He did good!

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Lars
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The man saved that dog's life. The end justifies the means. All you legal eagles second guessing him are spineless cowards. This man is the s**t!!

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Candice Ravel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both men are heroes for saving this pup. I don't give 2 f***s about legality of stealing this dog because what was being done to her was criminal. The sad part is this happens way too much all over the world. You can't save them all, but this guy saved her and it's a start.

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Loki C
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was dangerous of me (I'm short and not obviously built for fighting) but my friend and i heard a dog crying, and a pile of toxic waste was yelling at it. I had my staff, which I'm formally trained the use of. It was considerably shorter that my bo staffs because it was my usual walking stick. I think I should point out that I favor a long, black brocade, admirals coat, and this didn't happen until well into dusk. My friend gave me a boost onto the top of the wall (one of those cinder block walks) and took my staff since I didn't need it on the wall. So after I "I am the night"-ed up there, I took some pictures as proof, cleared my throat and I think the guy almost pissed himself. I personally don't care and I hope he thinks there's a superhero out there who protects the creatures. I also called the cops on the guy, showed the photos, and since my end of the whole thing was done, I headed home. Last I heard was that the doggo was going to the vet to be treated. That's my cool dog adventure.

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martin734
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For me there would be no moral ambiguity. I would consider it to be far worse to leave a dog to suffer like that than to "steal" it from someone who obviously doesn't care about it. It would not be a difficult decision for me at all.

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NQ L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't care even he got the dog illegally bye did a good thing and I thank him for it. I'd have done the same thing and maybe more - like kick the sh*t out of the owner. People do not deserve dogs. They're not properties. They're living breathing beautiful creatures. My fur-babies (dogs) are my life. Everyone in my family didn't understand why I loved them so much. Then 1 by 1 got dogs and they finally understood.

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KoalaLa
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stealing a dog is illegal. That being said. I think you did the morally right thing. Official help could have taken weeks and during that, something could've happened to the dog. The dog is evidence, and evidence often goes missing. Just be careful with the internet of it all. Taking the dog is one thing, putting it online... Protect yourself and doggo. Lots of love to both!

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Kathy Baylis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t think this dog HAD two more weeks at that point. This hero basically snatched that dog out from the jaws of death. And just look how well-fed and relaxed she is now! When you adopt a pet, the way you can tell that they’re finally settled in, happy, and feeling safe and secure, is when they can sleep really deeply for hours and don’t jump up in a defensive position at the slightest noise—-instead they might (only might) look up at a really loud noise, then put their head back down and go right back to sleep.

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Jeny Kennedy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of the worst memories and life's heartbreaks I have are related to my time being a one woman guerrilla animal control while living in OKC. The animal abuse and neglect was out of control and everywhere. The stories I have would break your heart. When animal controlled failed to act because "animals are property", I found myself stealing abused and neglected pets and rehoming them. I didn't not charge a fee. I charged a 300$ deposit that they would receive back after 3 months of ownership (with weekly visits and updates to make sure the animal was getting proper care) or if the the pet was returned for any reason at ANY TIME. I also had them sign a contract that the dog would never be sold or given away to anyone but me. I worked with local rescues, not the pound, which was a joke. It broke me a little. My heart still aches for the ones I lost.

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Wendy Antonelli
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Legally gray? I see it as a cost-saving device where in the police department did not have to take their time to convect a slimeball dog owner. Sony's savior not only saved the town dollars and police time well used elsewhere, he saved the soul of a sweet dog. God bless him!

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Jill Emburey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well done that man😍sunny would have been dead by the time the rescue got to her, left their calling card etc etc. I'd have done the exact same thing and to hell with the consequences. Sunny was not wanted, he wanted her, end of story 🥰

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Cyndi Ostrander
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for saving that dog. Thanks for not ignoring the situation, thanks for getting involved. She would probably not be alive today if not for you. Love your caring ❤️.

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Betty Kelly
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If everyone would do this the world would be a better place, I've done it and will continue to do so as long as God lets me,,,,,dogs are children and angels in disguise and it could be the Lord testing us as he does in do many other catagories, please, save a life AND, check every backyard, there's pure gold like this in a lot of them pertaining to "forgotten" angels. Thank you for your courage and love of a "backyard, forgotten" CHILD.

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Jovonne Bolar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If an animal is in need I wouldn't care about the laws. I would have taken the dog too. I have in the past here in the states.

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Karen Goldie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These so called ' things' need to be chained up themselves and left to Starve, to get the feeling how these poor dogs felt. I've got no time for them 'things' there is 'no place' in the world for them and I'm sure one day karma will come looking for them. In the other hand thank God for the 'good' people in the world who have a 💓 and saved these beautiful dogs, on my behalf a MASSIVE thankyou ❤️ .

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Kate Johnson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I recall a similar story, but the owner was an old woman with no relatives/friends in a no-good part of town because she was poor. Apparently she'd fallen and died in the house and the dog was chained outside. It was heartbreaking, but someone took the dog after trying to get someone to come out of the house and receiving no response. I forget where this was; Oregon? Wisconsin? I think the northern states. But this is so wonderful, look how much better she looks! Good on this person! More hope for humanity!

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Kim Bush
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Legally done... A warning is placed on the door, which is ignored. Meanwhile the suffering animal is moved to a different location, or dies waiting for the legal wheels to turn. Heroes like these do what red tape make it almost impossible for legitimate agencies to do, and I thank them for being out there.

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Vick Selvig
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Morally awesome ! I don't give a rats patootie about legally gray! That poor animal deserved to be rescued! PERIOD !!

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A. Andreson987
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God bless you. It makes me sick to think the owners of that helpless animal had to pass by that dog several times a day in and out of the door to their house. Ignoring it, ignoring the fact it had no food, probably no water and was very close to death only because of their lack of very basic care. They sat down and ate themselves every day/night knowing full well that their dog was right outside their door literally starving to death and sick. There is a special place in hell for people like this and honestly I hope they go there soon.

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CORAL TOMCZYSZYN
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoever chained those dogs up deserves to be chained to a tree and starved and neglected and we'll see how THEY like it!

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Anthony William Mitchell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the UK there are strong animal protection laws a quick video would have got the RSPCA out very quickly. That said not all countries are the same, in some countries animals have no more rights than any other property. However there are times when law and morality don't meet, in that case it may have been illegal but not immoral to do so. After all an animal should have more rights than a TV!

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christopher cabrall
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if anyone might have tried to "rescue" the dog from the new "owner's" yard while still in recovery. Wonder if thia thought ever crossed this guys mind at all. That maybe the person he was stealing the pooch from was a rescuer themselves rather than an abuser. Sometimes it doesn't hurt to critically check your first assumptions before a brash action.

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Sam Giggy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my book he is a hero. To many people these days put up the blinders and ignore the suffering out of fear. I was 20 when I was up on a remote dirt road. I was finishing up with an early morning run and was almost back to my car when all of a sudden this little creature can charging out of the bushes. It stopped in the middle of the dirt road about 20 yards away from me. In the early morning shadows of the trees I thought coyote nah they I called out hey there doggy whats up and before I could say are you ok she bolted straight for me and before I could even think about being a little nervous that this little wild looking dog is rushing straight for me she was on the ground at my feet. Ad I looked down at this beautiful extremely happy dog not sure what kinda dog she was. I'd grown up with dogs being born into a dog family. Turns out kona was a Queensland wheeler blue. She was a mess and at the time lived in a small apartment with my dad. Not aloud to have pets there but I had

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Suzanne Ozawa
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband and myself watch this poor little dog running our neighborhood , he had the scariest lost look in his eyes. My room mate and a passer by tried to catch him. Finally we cornered him took him home. Of course he was unaltered. We called the dog catcher to pick him up. The more I watched him I knew the pound would make him insane. When the dog catcher came I made my husband lie and said the owner came. As a matter of fact no one was driving around looking for him no posters were put up. Long story short our scared lost little guy is part of our family. Not afraid to bark, not afraid to come in the house. Now plays. So kudos to that man

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Suzann Jimenez
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he is a hero for rescuing this poor baby. Great job! It makes me so happy this dog will have love and a great future with you. I don't understand how anyone can do horrible things to animals. What's wrong with people..

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Rick
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How and why are people advocating someone stealing someone’s pet? What if the pet owners were disabled or had learning difficulties, or social issues, and couldn’t speak out to the dog thief when he called in on them?

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Tara Time
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my gosh, who would do that? Who would starve and hurt a poor dog, who doesn't have any defense? Thank you to this author for saving him from dying, you are an amazing person! :)

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Dutch VanZandt
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All for this... People who do not look after their companion or working animals should be barred from having them. I believe it is our collective duty as human beings to look after animals in our care and to move towards allowing only licensed breeding of animals. Exotic animals are another story...

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Katinka Min
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It really depends on the country. Do people really care? Does the police care? Here, you'd have to call authorities. An friend of mine rescued three neglected dogs over time, by talkign the owners into giving them over to her. OFten enough, these owner know they are out of their depth and given a dog up if you make it clear, that you can give it a better life.

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Layla Ajredini
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I also myself found a neglected dog and I am trying to figure out how so get him to stop pooping out like watery blood yellow looking poopy any advice on what I should feed him he is about 6 weeks

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gorden freeman
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What you done is kind ans the right thing to do, i would do it my self. But you are vile and disgusting for trying to brand breeders are responsible for this by saying not to buy from them. My puppies would mever go to a home like this as i wouldnt allow its your uneducated and stupid, you are so stupid that you would risk the lives of billions of puppies by demonising the trade making it harder for breeders to sell, meaning the bad breeders will dump there puppies or kill them or sell them for cheap or give them away. Are you that dumb you cant work out what would happen, you drive the market under ground creating a huge amount of abuse and neglect. All the legit breeders who look after there puppies wont be able to sell and all you will have are the people who have always abused breeding and dont care for the animal's doing it, all you stop is genuine people from breeding lovely pets which will be made sure to be looked after, and making it easier for people who will put a b***h in a barn and breed her 5 times till she dies because they dont care. I read the whole thread and it was great until i got to that part that litrally has nothing to do with this thread. Go on dont support breeders and see the puppies are still being born, what happens then? You are disgusting using such a good deed to create hate of breeders.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with the last sentiment "to rely on animal control in states that have “good animal abuse laws.”" If the system is well run, go that route. If not, then f**k 'em. Take the dog and give it a better life.

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Ian Taggart
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That man is a thief. Take him to prison. Stop celebrating.

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Stille20
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I get why he did it, but I wouldn't spend a lot of time bragging about something illegal and reckless.

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Theherplover
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's not bragging it wasn't reckless and what was happening to the dog was much more illegal than what he did to stop it.

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Carol Emory
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I worked at a groom shop, I had a customer that told me a similar story. He drove past the same house while working and noticed a poor American Bulldog chained up to a tree. The poor dog was getting skinnier by the day. One day, he'd had enough..hopped out of the truck with bolt cutters and cut the dog loose from the tree. As he loaded the dog into his truck, the owner ran out threatening to call the police if he didn't give them back the dog. He turned to them and said "You call the police..and when they come out and see the condition of this dog, we'll see who is getting into trouble." They let him take the dog. I'm now happy to report that Bella...their American Bulldog..is a happy healthy pup looking to get into mischief where ever she can!

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Natalia Maciel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was a rescue. In moraly grey situations go for the greater good. In this case save this inocent soul from the neglect she was suffering.

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Sheri Lattimer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's obvious the dog was being neglected and it had to have been going on for a long time. I personally don't see anything wrong with what he did.

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Erin Papadakos
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me neither, If you saw somebody neglecting a child you'd jump right in well an animal is no different and a lot of times the rescue or the shelter's don't have enough room or resources to help the dog. And might leave the dig just where he is to suffer. So with that said I think he was great to do what he did and I'm sure the pupper thinks so too.🐶❤ more people should be like that around the world

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Beth Palmer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd do it again and again. Have only done it once in 35 years but I'd do it again if needed. The animals Need us to save them from Horrible Owners.

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are we really going to argue about this? The dog is saved. That's what matters.

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who does this to a dog or any animal? Good on the author for saving Sunny.

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deanna woods
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good job. That pooch needed to be rescued. There is no reason good enough for a person or animal to be mistreated and abused. I don't understand why people get into relationships or have pets if they are going to mistreat and abuse them.

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Viviane
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my friends took a friend's kitten to the vet after he broke the kitten's leg while drunk. She told him the kitten had died and she kept the kitten. Gillie grew up and paid it forward when she became close to another cat that had been mistreated.

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Lou Lopez
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The horses I work with come from wildly different backgrounds; one was pampered her entire life and the other was taken care of then neglected to the point of death before being "rescued" (the owner was told where and why he had been taken, and had no f***s to give). Starvation will do long term damage; my pibble was found massively pregnant AND heartworm positive, despite getting and receiving top care she is still exercise intolerant. Strider (the neglected horse) stayed friendly with people (by some miracle), but was food aggressive and would eat filthy hay on the reg, just because it was food. He died at a relatively young age for an Arabian two weeks ago after a series of strokes. Please don't treat animals this way. If you don't want them and can't be bothered to rehome them, just shoot them. It's not fair to ruin what life they have left by destroying their bodies and giving them severe behavioral issues that make it hard to keep them safely.

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Kathy Baylis
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better yet, don’t have a pet or agree to take a friend’s/relative’s pet in the first place. Period. I sometimes feel people should have to pass classes in basic caregiving before they can even think of having a pet. Or a child. Or just take care of any living creature. Oh, and no do-overs, if you flunk out or f**k up, you’re done, zero second chances. Forever.

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Janis Wise
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your a beautiful human being. There’s no grey area when someone is torturing a beautiful, living breathing creature, stop it anyway you can. It’s our job to protect. My daughter and I had a neighbor who kept getting dogs and was harsh and horrible to them. Three times we arranged for alternate housing for these beautiful animals. One time my daughter was petting his Shepherd (we would visit across the fence and take her snacks) and one day someone drove by and stopped and said they’d been looking for a Shepherd like this one, “where did you get her?” they asked assuming my daughter was the owner, after chatting awhile my daughter said, “well unfortunately I have to find her a home as I have to move unexpectedly.... and she really seems to like you guys....interested?” They took her. My daughter says she figured it had to be better for her than being with him. He never got another dog, said they kept being taken. Hmmmm. 😜 Too bad says I.

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Katie and Jared Coates
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If an animal or child is in immediate danger, sometimes you must do what is right. He did good!

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Lars
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The man saved that dog's life. The end justifies the means. All you legal eagles second guessing him are spineless cowards. This man is the s**t!!

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Candice Ravel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both men are heroes for saving this pup. I don't give 2 f***s about legality of stealing this dog because what was being done to her was criminal. The sad part is this happens way too much all over the world. You can't save them all, but this guy saved her and it's a start.

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Loki C
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was dangerous of me (I'm short and not obviously built for fighting) but my friend and i heard a dog crying, and a pile of toxic waste was yelling at it. I had my staff, which I'm formally trained the use of. It was considerably shorter that my bo staffs because it was my usual walking stick. I think I should point out that I favor a long, black brocade, admirals coat, and this didn't happen until well into dusk. My friend gave me a boost onto the top of the wall (one of those cinder block walks) and took my staff since I didn't need it on the wall. So after I "I am the night"-ed up there, I took some pictures as proof, cleared my throat and I think the guy almost pissed himself. I personally don't care and I hope he thinks there's a superhero out there who protects the creatures. I also called the cops on the guy, showed the photos, and since my end of the whole thing was done, I headed home. Last I heard was that the doggo was going to the vet to be treated. That's my cool dog adventure.

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martin734
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For me there would be no moral ambiguity. I would consider it to be far worse to leave a dog to suffer like that than to "steal" it from someone who obviously doesn't care about it. It would not be a difficult decision for me at all.

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NQ L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't care even he got the dog illegally bye did a good thing and I thank him for it. I'd have done the same thing and maybe more - like kick the sh*t out of the owner. People do not deserve dogs. They're not properties. They're living breathing beautiful creatures. My fur-babies (dogs) are my life. Everyone in my family didn't understand why I loved them so much. Then 1 by 1 got dogs and they finally understood.

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KoalaLa
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stealing a dog is illegal. That being said. I think you did the morally right thing. Official help could have taken weeks and during that, something could've happened to the dog. The dog is evidence, and evidence often goes missing. Just be careful with the internet of it all. Taking the dog is one thing, putting it online... Protect yourself and doggo. Lots of love to both!

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Kathy Baylis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t think this dog HAD two more weeks at that point. This hero basically snatched that dog out from the jaws of death. And just look how well-fed and relaxed she is now! When you adopt a pet, the way you can tell that they’re finally settled in, happy, and feeling safe and secure, is when they can sleep really deeply for hours and don’t jump up in a defensive position at the slightest noise—-instead they might (only might) look up at a really loud noise, then put their head back down and go right back to sleep.

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Jeny Kennedy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of the worst memories and life's heartbreaks I have are related to my time being a one woman guerrilla animal control while living in OKC. The animal abuse and neglect was out of control and everywhere. The stories I have would break your heart. When animal controlled failed to act because "animals are property", I found myself stealing abused and neglected pets and rehoming them. I didn't not charge a fee. I charged a 300$ deposit that they would receive back after 3 months of ownership (with weekly visits and updates to make sure the animal was getting proper care) or if the the pet was returned for any reason at ANY TIME. I also had them sign a contract that the dog would never be sold or given away to anyone but me. I worked with local rescues, not the pound, which was a joke. It broke me a little. My heart still aches for the ones I lost.

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Wendy Antonelli
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Legally gray? I see it as a cost-saving device where in the police department did not have to take their time to convect a slimeball dog owner. Sony's savior not only saved the town dollars and police time well used elsewhere, he saved the soul of a sweet dog. God bless him!

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Jill Emburey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well done that man😍sunny would have been dead by the time the rescue got to her, left their calling card etc etc. I'd have done the exact same thing and to hell with the consequences. Sunny was not wanted, he wanted her, end of story 🥰

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Cyndi Ostrander
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for saving that dog. Thanks for not ignoring the situation, thanks for getting involved. She would probably not be alive today if not for you. Love your caring ❤️.

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Betty Kelly
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If everyone would do this the world would be a better place, I've done it and will continue to do so as long as God lets me,,,,,dogs are children and angels in disguise and it could be the Lord testing us as he does in do many other catagories, please, save a life AND, check every backyard, there's pure gold like this in a lot of them pertaining to "forgotten" angels. Thank you for your courage and love of a "backyard, forgotten" CHILD.

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Jovonne Bolar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If an animal is in need I wouldn't care about the laws. I would have taken the dog too. I have in the past here in the states.

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Karen Goldie
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These so called ' things' need to be chained up themselves and left to Starve, to get the feeling how these poor dogs felt. I've got no time for them 'things' there is 'no place' in the world for them and I'm sure one day karma will come looking for them. In the other hand thank God for the 'good' people in the world who have a 💓 and saved these beautiful dogs, on my behalf a MASSIVE thankyou ❤️ .

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Kate Johnson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I recall a similar story, but the owner was an old woman with no relatives/friends in a no-good part of town because she was poor. Apparently she'd fallen and died in the house and the dog was chained outside. It was heartbreaking, but someone took the dog after trying to get someone to come out of the house and receiving no response. I forget where this was; Oregon? Wisconsin? I think the northern states. But this is so wonderful, look how much better she looks! Good on this person! More hope for humanity!

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Kim Bush
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Legally done... A warning is placed on the door, which is ignored. Meanwhile the suffering animal is moved to a different location, or dies waiting for the legal wheels to turn. Heroes like these do what red tape make it almost impossible for legitimate agencies to do, and I thank them for being out there.

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Vick Selvig
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Morally awesome ! I don't give a rats patootie about legally gray! That poor animal deserved to be rescued! PERIOD !!

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A. Andreson987
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God bless you. It makes me sick to think the owners of that helpless animal had to pass by that dog several times a day in and out of the door to their house. Ignoring it, ignoring the fact it had no food, probably no water and was very close to death only because of their lack of very basic care. They sat down and ate themselves every day/night knowing full well that their dog was right outside their door literally starving to death and sick. There is a special place in hell for people like this and honestly I hope they go there soon.

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CORAL TOMCZYSZYN
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoever chained those dogs up deserves to be chained to a tree and starved and neglected and we'll see how THEY like it!

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Anthony William Mitchell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the UK there are strong animal protection laws a quick video would have got the RSPCA out very quickly. That said not all countries are the same, in some countries animals have no more rights than any other property. However there are times when law and morality don't meet, in that case it may have been illegal but not immoral to do so. After all an animal should have more rights than a TV!

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christopher cabrall
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if anyone might have tried to "rescue" the dog from the new "owner's" yard while still in recovery. Wonder if thia thought ever crossed this guys mind at all. That maybe the person he was stealing the pooch from was a rescuer themselves rather than an abuser. Sometimes it doesn't hurt to critically check your first assumptions before a brash action.

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Sam Giggy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my book he is a hero. To many people these days put up the blinders and ignore the suffering out of fear. I was 20 when I was up on a remote dirt road. I was finishing up with an early morning run and was almost back to my car when all of a sudden this little creature can charging out of the bushes. It stopped in the middle of the dirt road about 20 yards away from me. In the early morning shadows of the trees I thought coyote nah they I called out hey there doggy whats up and before I could say are you ok she bolted straight for me and before I could even think about being a little nervous that this little wild looking dog is rushing straight for me she was on the ground at my feet. Ad I looked down at this beautiful extremely happy dog not sure what kinda dog she was. I'd grown up with dogs being born into a dog family. Turns out kona was a Queensland wheeler blue. She was a mess and at the time lived in a small apartment with my dad. Not aloud to have pets there but I had

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Suzanne Ozawa
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband and myself watch this poor little dog running our neighborhood , he had the scariest lost look in his eyes. My room mate and a passer by tried to catch him. Finally we cornered him took him home. Of course he was unaltered. We called the dog catcher to pick him up. The more I watched him I knew the pound would make him insane. When the dog catcher came I made my husband lie and said the owner came. As a matter of fact no one was driving around looking for him no posters were put up. Long story short our scared lost little guy is part of our family. Not afraid to bark, not afraid to come in the house. Now plays. So kudos to that man

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Suzann Jimenez
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he is a hero for rescuing this poor baby. Great job! It makes me so happy this dog will have love and a great future with you. I don't understand how anyone can do horrible things to animals. What's wrong with people..

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Rick
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How and why are people advocating someone stealing someone’s pet? What if the pet owners were disabled or had learning difficulties, or social issues, and couldn’t speak out to the dog thief when he called in on them?

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Tara Time
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my gosh, who would do that? Who would starve and hurt a poor dog, who doesn't have any defense? Thank you to this author for saving him from dying, you are an amazing person! :)

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Dutch VanZandt
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All for this... People who do not look after their companion or working animals should be barred from having them. I believe it is our collective duty as human beings to look after animals in our care and to move towards allowing only licensed breeding of animals. Exotic animals are another story...

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Katinka Min
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It really depends on the country. Do people really care? Does the police care? Here, you'd have to call authorities. An friend of mine rescued three neglected dogs over time, by talkign the owners into giving them over to her. OFten enough, these owner know they are out of their depth and given a dog up if you make it clear, that you can give it a better life.

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Layla Ajredini
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I also myself found a neglected dog and I am trying to figure out how so get him to stop pooping out like watery blood yellow looking poopy any advice on what I should feed him he is about 6 weeks

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gorden freeman
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What you done is kind ans the right thing to do, i would do it my self. But you are vile and disgusting for trying to brand breeders are responsible for this by saying not to buy from them. My puppies would mever go to a home like this as i wouldnt allow its your uneducated and stupid, you are so stupid that you would risk the lives of billions of puppies by demonising the trade making it harder for breeders to sell, meaning the bad breeders will dump there puppies or kill them or sell them for cheap or give them away. Are you that dumb you cant work out what would happen, you drive the market under ground creating a huge amount of abuse and neglect. All the legit breeders who look after there puppies wont be able to sell and all you will have are the people who have always abused breeding and dont care for the animal's doing it, all you stop is genuine people from breeding lovely pets which will be made sure to be looked after, and making it easier for people who will put a b***h in a barn and breed her 5 times till she dies because they dont care. I read the whole thread and it was great until i got to that part that litrally has nothing to do with this thread. Go on dont support breeders and see the puppies are still being born, what happens then? You are disgusting using such a good deed to create hate of breeders.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with the last sentiment "to rely on animal control in states that have “good animal abuse laws.”" If the system is well run, go that route. If not, then f**k 'em. Take the dog and give it a better life.

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Ian Taggart
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3 years ago

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That man is a thief. Take him to prison. Stop celebrating.

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Stille20
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3 years ago

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I get why he did it, but I wouldn't spend a lot of time bragging about something illegal and reckless.

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Theherplover
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's not bragging it wasn't reckless and what was happening to the dog was much more illegal than what he did to stop it.

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