Pet Lovers

[goldensrbest]

I had to stop and tell a person that lives  across a field today ,he best get a fence for his aussie ,blue is her name, i have spoke of my interest in a aussie, the road in front is very busy,35  speed limit,few obey, some must go 55 or more ,this dog was across the road, not first time ,neighbor told me a few wks ,ago ,.they text the man ,many times telling him his dog is in their yard,they live across the road from where the dog lives.

[MoonieBaby]

That pooch would already be in my parent's house as their next pup....for real. 

[Mz iMac]

@goldensrbest   No leash law where you live?  Or a law forbidding dogs from running around loose?

[catter70]

I hope nothing happens to the dog because of the irresponsible owner.

[Lipstickdiva]

In my area it is illegal to take a dog that you find.  You are required to turn the dog in to the county kennel.  Do people always do that?  No.   

[KingstonsMom]

@MoonieBaby 

Aunt Ko, while I agree with your sentiment, that would be hard to do if the dog 'lives' across the street. 

It's illegal to 'take' someone's animal, even if it's with the best of intentions for the pet's welfare.

The most that can be done is to alert animal authorities that the owner allows it to roam and cross roads/highways etc.

Sad, but true.....

[Kachina624]

When you take another person's possession, its called stealing.

[MoonieBaby]

Hi @KingstonsMom 

Thanks for the support with a bit of a warning.  I get it - not legal, however 'ethical' it may be...

In truth, I would not hesitate to do as I said, legal or not.

My sole concern would be for the dog....that obviously the owner does not share the same concern over.

I own my next door neighbor's cat.  My beloved Shadow.

Not only are we next door - we're rowhomes, so we are attached.

They treated him AWFUL, I took him off the alley and into my home. and then asked them IF I could keep him.

They hadn't even noticed 'he wasn't around in days'.

He's 12 now - spoiled beyond reason and loved to distraction. YAY HIM!

[KingstonsMom]

@MoonieBaby 

I totally understand and thank you for saving Shadow!

[MoonieBaby]

@KingstonsMom 

Thank you for understanding my illegal but loving mindset. 

I appreciate it, as nutty as I am over animals, I know I coudn't stop myself.