I know. Why she would still be allowed to own anything living is beyond me.
I'm glad he's with us now, too.
I knew about this stuff, that she'd been fined and all, but I didn't see the article until today, and it's upset me more than I expected it to.
I saw a number of the dogs that came from that place, and I know that most of the little ones had to be put down because they were just too timid and scared to ever be rehomed. Pip probably would have been euthanased if he hadn't been filmed for the telly when he first arrived. As it was, I don't know that he would have found a home if we hadn't taken him. He's a lot better than he was, but we've been a lot more prepared and patient with him than most average people would, because we knew we were taking on a dog with special needs.
Actually, she got a pretty harsh fine, considering that people usually end up with getting fined a couple of hundred and a tap on the wrist. Of course, given that she's apparently bankrupt, she'll likely never pay the nine thousand odd, but it's better than nothing.
That's ridiculous. I'm glad she got a fine, but I'd rather she get a smaller fine but be banned from owning animals in the future. It's not like she's going to be able to pay nine thousand dollars anyway.
I'm just glad the judge obviously took the offence seriously enough to level a fine at all. So many people get away with doing horrible things without any penalty whatsoever.
*frowns* If you always put animals before yourself, you would actually attempt to house the animals, if you are about to get evicted. Very much like you would find a place for your child if there ever is an issue.
I agree above. 120 dogs does not leave it to chance or certain life circumstances, she obviously does *not* know how to care for dogs- by the pure amount of dogs housed.
I am so glad Pippin is with you now! How is Pippin?
Yeah. Someone who acts like that and allows her animals to get into that state in the first place certainly isn't thinking of anyone but themselves.
Pip's doing really well. His socialisation is getting better and better. He's very affectionate with us, and learning to be a lot more trusting of strangers. He's up around 24 kilograms now, which is a good healthy weight (he was 17 kg when he was seized). His anxiety is much better than it was even a month ago. He seems happy.
I just.. I can't imagine letting animals getting to that state. They would be in a considerable amount of discomfort.
Oh thats fantastic- I'm glad his anxiety is much better and his socialisation is getting better. As for trusting strangers- I don't blame him being wary after what he's gone through! Glad to know he seems happy with you two.
If you're interested at all in reading back, my RSPCA tag has the story of how we came to get Pip, starting HERE with the day we first went in to help out, three days after they were seized. The dog we groomed there was his sister. You can see how skinny she was, and she was healthier; a good two or three kilos heavier than Pip was, and she was smaller, too.
We saw Pip from a distance then, but didn't go near him. He was being bathed for the first time in his life, and was utterly petrified of everyone who came near him. My first memory of him is of a thin, wet face and wild, terrified eyes.
I would hope that a psych evaluation was done on her, since 120 dogs is very obviously a PROBLEM. The fine and the slap on the wrist are not enough. Not nearly enough. It's absolutely appalling. D:
I'm so glad that Pippin's with you! Very glad to hear the progress report!!
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If you mis treated 120 children they wouldn;t let you adopt no more then 3 afterwards, they'd say none ever again no matter what your excuse is.
Owning a dog is not a right.
*fumes*
I'm glad your doggie has you now.
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I'm glad he's with us now, too.
I knew about this stuff, that she'd been fined and all, but I didn't see the article until today, and it's upset me more than I expected it to.
I saw a number of the dogs that came from that place, and I know that most of the little ones had to be put down because they were just too timid and scared to ever be rehomed. Pip probably would have been euthanased if he hadn't been filmed for the telly when he first arrived. As it was, I don't know that he would have found a home if we hadn't taken him. He's a lot better than he was, but we've been a lot more prepared and patient with him than most average people would, because we knew we were taking on a dog with special needs.
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Actually, she got a pretty harsh fine, considering that people usually end up with getting fined a couple of hundred and a tap on the wrist. Of course, given that she's apparently bankrupt, she'll likely never pay the nine thousand odd, but it's better than nothing.
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I agree above. 120 dogs does not leave it to chance or certain life circumstances, she obviously does *not* know how to care for dogs- by the pure amount of dogs housed.
I am so glad Pippin is with you now! How is Pippin?
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Pip's doing really well. His socialisation is getting better and better. He's very affectionate with us, and learning to be a lot more trusting of strangers. He's up around 24 kilograms now, which is a good healthy weight (he was 17 kg when he was seized). His anxiety is much better than it was even a month ago. He seems happy.
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Oh thats fantastic- I'm glad his anxiety is much better and his socialisation is getting better. As for trusting strangers- I don't blame him being wary after what he's gone through! Glad to know he seems happy with you two.
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We saw Pip from a distance then, but didn't go near him. He was being bathed for the first time in his life, and was utterly petrified of everyone who came near him. My first memory of him is of a thin, wet face and wild, terrified eyes.
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I would hope that a psych evaluation was done on her, since 120 dogs is very obviously a PROBLEM. The fine and the slap on the wrist are not enough. Not nearly enough. It's absolutely appalling. D:
I'm so glad that Pippin's with you! Very glad to hear the progress report!!
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