Stray dogs

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Myrkk · #16 Post by **Myrkk** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:20 am

Gio wrote:No I wouldn't, but the lack of what action you had taken (but not put in your thread) made me think that you might have been a victim of some stupid reaction from the authorities (police, RSPCA, council, etc).

What? Sorry Gio, but perhaps you shouldn't have assumed then.

Yes, I understand entirely why the farmers shoot the dogs when they get on their land. Farming is tough enough without losing 20 or 30 lambs to a stray dog.

And I'm going to irritate the lot of you now............

Dog escapes, once fair enough
Twice ok
I may even stretch to 3 times but after that it is NEARLY always the owners fault IMHO. Whether for getting a dog that is outwith their control, or for not training it properly or not understanding what was involved in keeping that particular breed. I'd love a husky but they are outwith my capabilities for dealing with..... answer, don't get one. Our dog homes are full of gorgeous stray dogs and there are numerous pedigree rescues around the country because of peoples selfish attitudes re. animals.

BikerGran · #17 Post by **BikerGran** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:18 pm

I agree with Myrkk and with Ligloo - don't have a dog if you can't deal with it, and if you have one that isn't safe for whatever reason, put it down. My sister had a dog that she was worried might bite someone - I told her she should put it down and she did - but only after it bit the thumb right off the little girl next door.

We had a beloved family dog put down years ago because in his old age he became funny tempered and we wouldn't take the risk.

When we adopted a dog from a rescue centre we were told not to choose certain dogs as they were permanent residents not suitable for rehoming - I don't agree with that either, it's not fair to the dogs to live permanently in kennels.

D-Rider · #18 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 4:42 pm

Myrkk wrote: I'd love a husky but they are outwith my capabilities for dealing with..... answer, don't get one.

I had a Husky - it was a dog - I think it's been put down.

And back to the point .... yes, it is in many dogs' nature to escape and to kill it's "prey" but, however difficult, it's the owner's responsibility to keep it under control. If they can't do so then they shouldn't own them.
Shame they took the licensing requirement away - it said something about the seriousness of the responsibility that comes with ownership.

snapdragon · #19 Post by **snapdragon** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 6:35 pm

Sorry to hear about the chooks Myrkk

Owners at fault - shame for the dogs really

Our current adoptee recently met grandbaby, (obviously not left alone with) she was brilliant - Penny hadn't met a dog before and was very excited and confused
they were happily sharing cuddly toys (mine!!) by day two

Gio · #20 Post by **Gio** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:49 pm

Myrkk wrote:
Gio wrote:No I wouldn't, but the lack of what action you had taken (but not put in your thread) made me think that you might have been a victim of some stupid reaction from the authorities (police, RSPCA, council, etc).

What? Sorry Gio, but perhaps you shouldn't have assumed then.

No maybe not, but we do the weirdest of things at times!

HowardQ · #21 Post by **HowardQ** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:24 pm

Like posting massive threads on what to do with old CDs

Yam · #22 Post by **Yam** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:08 pm

Samray wrote:You would have taken them indoors and made them comfy on your bed then Gio?

I would have!

We're on the hunt for a wee dog now - was supposed to happen while I was off work for the past couple of months so it had time to settle in but I'm back to work part time and still waiting grrrrrrr.

Getting back to the thread though - it's 100% the owners fault and I can't believe the lack of reaction Myrkk got from both the police and the RSPCA when all she was trying to do was protect her property and ensure the welfare of the dogs - I think Sam had a point with the speeding charge getting a reaction! :)

D-Rider · #23 Post by **D-Rider** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:38 pm

Yam wrote:
Samray wrote:You would have taken them indoors and made them comfy on your bed then Gio?
I would have!

I've always found the term "Animal Lover" slightly disturbing .........

Yam · #24 Post by **Yam** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:48 pm

D-Rider wrote:
Yam wrote:
Samray wrote:You would have taken them indoors and made them comfy on your bed then Gio?
I would have!

I've always found the term "Animal Lover" slightly disturbing .........

Ummm .... I'd draw the line at a scritch behind the ears or maybe a pat on the head ... tsk

;)

Myrkk · #25 Post by **Myrkk** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:10 pm

D-Rider wrote:
Yam wrote:
Samray wrote:You would have taken them indoors and made them comfy on your bed then Gio?
I would have!

I've always found the term "Animal Lover" slightly disturbing .........

that reminds of a tale of a dog and....................... erm no I'll not tell you about that case