I am FUMING (Neighbor Vent)

Oh wow.  This makes me absolutely ill.  Bless you for saving this baby.  Those people need to be shot.

That's disgusting, poor dog. I'm so glad he found his way into your yard.

[sm=sad.gif] How sad. I'm glad he found you. Have you heard if they took the other puppy away?

That's horrible that someone could neglect a living thing like that, I'm a firm believer that the punishment should fit the crime meaning I bet the neighbors wouldn't like to be starved and abused.  I just saw animal police on animal planet that rescued a dog like that and it broke my heart what that poor thing had gone through.  I was just thankful that they got to him in time.  You did a wonderful think and I hope the dog gets real healthy soon.

I don't have an update yet but the AC officer said if they would need to take my statement if they were going to press charges.  The AC officer did put a notice on their door and its gone so let's see what happens. 
 

ORIGINAL: willowchow
It's shocking to see it up close, the starvation, isn't it??  I was also totally taken aback by Willow when I first got her. 

 
I was honestly surprised by my reaction.  I mean I knew I would be angry to see a dog in this condition but I never thought I would cry so bad.  It was truly shocking.  Even Wade says that he is having trouble trying to get the image of that dog out of his head. 

ORIGINAL: luvarescue
Its great that you AC officer is taking steps to see that those people will be punished. I wish every area had an AC officer that is that committed.

 
We are lucky that our Animal Control is a good one.  They have always been great to respond to any issue I have had. 

Amy, thank God you found that dog! It was meant to be.   Someone, two years ago dumped a tiny kitten about 3 weeks old in our backyard, never did find out where it came from.  Yes, I kept it, now I have 3 cats, he was very sickly, I spent a fortune getting him fixed up, but we love him dearly and he is well and nice now. []  Hopefully that poor dog will find a new good home now.

Good for you Amy for saving this poor dog's life. I hope he recovers and gets adopted into a great home that will love him for the rest of his life.

Keep us posted. [sm=peace.gif]

Keep us posted on how the little guy is doing if you find out.  Hopefully they will press charges on these people.  It makes me so mad that people are so cruel!  If they didn't want the dog, why didn't they find another home for him or at least take him to a shelter where a home could be found!

WTG! You did a very good thing by helping that little doggie something that not everyone would do. Like someone else said after they get him fixed up I'm sure he will find a home most small dogs are easily placed atleast in my area.[]

Amy, thank you so much for saving this little guy.  Definitely agree with the others it was fate he needed help desperately and you were there.  I truly hope that AC will continue their investigation and file charges.  Hopefully the dog will never be returned to them!  It would be wonderful if AC would turn the dog over to a Dachshound Rescue Org., if you need the name of one please contact me.  Sounds like the guardians got tired of the older dog and wanted a puppy... unfortunately this is not unusal..

Sending prayers that this wonderful little pupper is saved and given a loving forever home. 

Guess who got a call from the Hillsboro Police Dept today? 
 
I wasn't home at the time but they left a message with a # to call them tomorrow to discuss my statement.  I will be sure to ask them how the little guy is doing and I will update you all on what they say.
 

Amy, this is off topic, but did you see the BSL article in the Oregonian today? It has a picture of Dickens, one of Gypsy's half brothers with it.  It is an AWESOME article.

Amy, you rock! I believe you automaticallly earned doggy angel wings.
 
Don't let the neighbors intimidate you. If you were talking about Hillsboro, Tx., I could be there in under two hours to offer moral support. I'd be ya'll's perimeter guard. "I don't know but I've been told, this winter wasn't cold..."
 
You did the right thing.

You know, I can sympathize with your reaction, and this may not be a popular post, but I'm going to say it anyhow...
Your neighbors may be the ogres you think they are, but there are circumstances where old dogs lose weight and most of their muscle mass.  My Dancer is experiencing this at the age of almost 17.  She was diagnosed three years ago with kidney disease, and has outlived all expectations for survival.  She is seen regularly by her vet, and not much can be done for her at this point except to make sure she is pain free.  I know the end is near, but we are making her happy and comfortable, and she is still leased to be with us.  If she were to accidentally wander off (she is never let out alone, but some people whose dog always comes back assume that it always will) she would not be able to find her way home easily.  She is deaf and partially blind, and gets around very nicely in the house, but must follow my scent outdoors.  I could hardly be called an irresponsible owner, and this heart dog of a lifetime has hardly been cast aside (for any of the four "new" dogs that came here after she did), so I feel that I should at least offer another perspective.
Also, I have seen cases where older people, suffering from undiagnosed memory loss, have either fed their pets not enough or way too much.  They don't even know they are abusing the dogs they love, and are as much victims as the dogs are.
You and the ACO both did the right thing, but IMO judgment about the owner's culpability should await investigation.  In most cases, you would probably be correct, but in some you might not.  In any case, I'm glad the dog got the care it needed.  [sm=2cents.gif]