Sad thing

Surfguy,

I feel like I just passed by that dog myself.

I have passed by animals that I possibly could have helped. I imagine that we all have. But I also have stopped and helped others, and I've contributed to shelters, in large part because of the lost animals I have seen.

FWIW, and from what I understand, the Labs have great coats for water, so it may not feel the wet weather like you might think. They are also quite bright, and he will probably start roaming again to find some assistance, if he needs it. As you mentioned, that dog might not have been lost at all

Maybe this was just meant to provide you with the determination to save that next 'lost' dog that you see, or to contribute to an animal shelter (thus helping many lost dogs). Who knows?

 

I hate seeing dogs or cats like that. I always feel so guilty, not helping, since it's not like their predicament is in any way their fault.

What really makes me mad is that the #1 reason for returning animals to the pound is that they're "not cute anymore." That pisses me off. People should be more responsible for living creatures that they adopt. If you don't want a pet - fine. But if you get one, you'd better treat it well and not throw it away when it's no longer a puppy or kitten. I really think people should be more liable for what they do with animals. Intelligent pets shouldn't be put to sleep because someone's bored with them.

And for God's sake... if you don't want puppies or kittens... get your dog or cat fixed.

 

don't feel bad Surfguy.you can't help every dog you see,or every person or every animal.you already take care of 2 dogs.and you do not know if the dog was nice.maybe he was a agressive og, and you probebly coudn't catch it if you would, most stray dogs do not like people alot.

 

I felt that way for a long time. I finally got it through my head that I can't help every stray I see. It is the one you can help every once in a while that makes you feel pretty good.

That is the lamest excuse I have ever heard. That must be Latin for: "I got it home and I realized very quickly that owning a pet is a lot of work, rather than just all cuteness and fun. This isn't what I bargained for because I'm stupid...please take the animal back." If somebody doesn't realize that pet ownership is at times a lot of work...then that person should never own one...and should NEVER have children.

I agree. I'd be more than willing to serve as the "enforcement" arm of that arrangement. There needs to be real consequences for shirking your responsibilities when you adopt a pet.

I can't talk about this anymore...I'm starting to get angry.

 

Hey guys,

If you are in a position to do so, one of the best places to donate money or food to is the S.P.C.A.

Both my wife and I are actively involved with them and we both donate 5% of our yearly salaries to the SPCA.

You would be suprised how far $10 bucks can go. That would feed a Puppy for a month. They need all the help they can get. This organization really does love animals.

 

Don't feel bad you cant help them all, this is my worst experience with animals on the road.
I was in my Girlfriends neighborhood dropping her off, I notice a turtle in the middle of the street. I was going to go pick it up but she insisted that she had to hurry up and get to work. Which she was she was already 10 minutes late. So I drop her off, having every intention on going back and putting it in somebodys yard but when I got back to it somebody already ran it over no more than 2 minutes after I saw it there.