The Dogmother Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 .... anyone do this to a dog **distressing picture** My last lurcher was a rescue, who was almost like this when I got her. It breaks my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Poor little chap . He looks gorgeous but so dejected . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Lurchers are good at that Eeyore look, but he looks genuinely sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 oh, poor chap, he needs a lovely forever home I rather like him, he looks lovely cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 bless him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 How shocking, it is somehow worse with dogs as they are so forgiving and loyal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggquisite Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Poor little mite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Poor little chap. What I also find scary on that link though is the number of Staffys looking for homes. It really uspsets me what is happening to the breed as a result of their status in society at the moment. It must be making it hard for the true solid Staffy owners who have had them for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 That pattern comes up time and again on rehoming sites CM Hounds like lurchers get so very attached to their person, he must be really traumatised. I just wish that I had space for one more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Absolutely horrible. The poor mite must have been terrified, how anyone can do this to an animal is beyond me. I get emails pretty much every day from this rescue organisation, there is a constant supply of dogs needing new homes. It's so sad, I would say about 70% of the dogs needing new homes are Staffies or staff crosses. The RSPCA are now giving Staffies away for free in the hope of finding them new homes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Oh bless his heart, it makes you want to weep. My next door neighbours are thinking of getting another dog, their goldie died a couple of years ago. They're thinking of a rescue as they wouldn't want a puppy at the their age (late 60s). They look after their son's lurcher sometimes and I spent ages stroking her the last time. So gentle and gorgeous. They've been looking at rescue sites and say that the vast majority are staffs. I know when we were looking before Cookie that Battersea was just chock full of them. I hope that the poor little boy gets a lovely home when he's ready to be rehomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 They'd do well to get a rescue, there are so many that need homes and they are just so grateful. Tell them to try looking on Lurcher Link, there are some older doggles on there. I look at my happy girl and it makes me want to cry thinking of that poor lad. I once fostered a rescue who was so thin when he was picked up that his bones were wearing through his skin. He wouldnt' leave my side and I broke my usual rule of not allowing dogs in bedrooms for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Thanks Claret I'll pass it on to them. Have to say YS has said he is going to have a lurcher when he's left home (I've told them that Cookie is our last dog - yeah right they've all said ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Tell YS that it's a good choice; they are incredibly loyal to their person, but different to train than other dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 How utterly heartbreaking is that beautiful boys face. You can just see that he is so desperate to be loved and has so much love to give in return. May he never know fear or pain again, only love and kindness. Bless him and all the lovely people who are helping him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 I just hope that he finds his forever sofa soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
