Red Chow found...not a good story!

[appendixqh]

Interesting, isn't it? Nobody was concerned about the two dead raccoons we had a few weeks ago. Not Animal Control..not the Sheriff...nobody. "only bit your dogs mam..you need to dispose of the raccoons."

wait...you had to get rid of dead racoons on your own?

 

[teverheart2002]

OMG! That is so horrible! to you for doing what you did to help him out of his misery. You are stronger then I am, I'm not sure if I could have done it.

 

[bernsm]

. . . I too was surprised at the willingness of animal control to let Joe Citizen take care of this matter, with the only follow up being a check to make sure we disposed of it.

Yes, this surprises me as well. I believe the most humane thing may have been to end this poor dog's life but for Animal Control to make that decision over the phone is what is most bothersome. I'm sure your description of its wounds were accurate but what if the next person that calls overreacts to a little blood or a compound fracture for example. Without AC taking the time to investigate, a completely treatable pet could be put down, possibly by a less than competent person. This dog may have been homeless but no one knew for sure. If nothing else AC should have come out and scanned for a chip, written a report in case someone was looking for the dog, and at the very least, taken on the job of disposing of the body.

 

[navigator]

Yes, this surprises me as well. I believe the most humane thing may have been to end this poor dog's life but for Animal Control to make that decision over the phone is what is most bothersome. I'm sure your description of its wounds were accurate but what if the next person that calls overreacts to a little blood or a compound fracture for example. Without AC taking the time to investigate, a completely treatable pet could be put down, possibly by a less than competent person. This dog may have been homeless but no one knew for sure. If nothing else AC should have come out and scanned for a chip, written a report in case someone was looking for the dog, and at the very least, taken on the job of disposing of the body.

DITTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It IS possible to work with animals in difficult situations and still have compassion.

 

[EmnJoe]

Don't know if you disposed of the dog yet but you could take it to a vet to get scanned for the chip before you do. Then you could soften up the story depending on what the owners are like (if you can find them).

 

[buddy999]

Don't know if you disposed of the dog yet but you could take it to a vet to get scanned for the chip before you do. Then you could soften up the story depending on what the owners are like (if you can find them).

In some cases, the vet will dispose of the animal as well.

 

[appendixqh]

Yes, this surprises me as well. I believe the most humane thing may have been to end this poor dog's life but for Animal Control to make that decision over the phone is what is most bothersome. I'm sure your description of its wounds were accurate but what if the next person that calls overreacts to a little blood or a compound fracture for example. Without AC taking the time to investigate, a completely treatable pet could be put down, possibly by a less than competent person. This dog may have been homeless but no one knew for sure. If nothing else AC should have come out and scanned for a chip, written a report in case someone was looking for the dog, and at the very least, taken on the job of disposing of the body.

I agree, I expected them to show up and see what was going on. To cover our butts we took pictures in case anyone ever accused us of being to quick to react. Not something any owner should see, but we needed proof of why we did what we did. We did dispose of the dog immediately, and with no collar, I didn't even think to have someone scan for a chip. And to be honest with you, I didn't want to touch it, let alone drive it to a vet and possibly be charged a disposal fee.

 

[bernsm]

. . . I didn't even think to have someone scan for a chip. And to be honest with you, I didn't want to touch it, let alone drive it to a vet and possibly be charged a disposal fee.

You did all you could given the circumstances and much more than expected considering animal contol was aware of the situation. Thankfully that poor dog wandered onto your farm and didn't suffer any longer than necessary.

 

[cattitude]

wait...you had to get rid of dead racoons on your own?

Yep.