WarrensWorld Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 A couple of weeks ago, J.K. an old man died in our village. His Dog a collie has been sat out on the drive since J.K.s funeral in all weathers. Bernie, Eileens friend puts him indoors at night and lets him out in the morning. She also feeds him in the evening, she says J.K.s niece has found a home for him!, but that was 10 days ago.... The poor dog was on the drive all day today in the rain. Should I kidnap the Dog? Eileen says we should wait a while, but what about the Dog. I'm sure our Terriers Jenny and Molly would cope with another Dog, they were both rescued. I'm in a little bit of a quandary as to what's best for the Dog. Thanks for reading. Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Is there any way you could contact the niece to discuss? Or could you foster the dog for the time being with a view to it becoming a permanent arrangement if necessary? Doesn't seem fair on the dog to be left out especially as it is grieving for its owner How lovely of you to consider taking it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I am a softie - go get the dog!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I am probably not the most objective person to advise However, Thomas our cat came to us by similar means. My neighbour was taken into care and Thomas was left behind. We fed him for several months and let him be a visitor to our home. After time, her family came and said they were going to "take care" of him. They meant having him put down That was when he officially became our cat It may be worth taking him in, and mentioning to Bernie, and leave a note for the family. They will probably be glad that he has found a loving home, as 10 days does seem unfair for the dog Worst case scenario, he has a happy foster home for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Colin, thank you for posting this thread. You absolutely must, must, must adopt him by fair means or foul You could re-name him Bobby as in Greyfriars. This is a story which has to have a happy ending - def with you Could you bring him home and introduce your dogs on neutral territory & see how they get on Do please let us know how things turn out. I'm keeping fingers, wings and paws crossed for you. Allisonx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I think you should adopt it for the time being, until you can talk things through with the neice. No dog wants to be outside on it's own all day in the cold and rain afterall... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 TAKE THE DOG, TAKE THE DOG! Erm, with my more subjective hat on, I agree, there can be no harm (apart from you getting sentimentally attached to a dog you then may have to hand back) were you to "temporarily foster him" whilst the family were sorting out something. I suppose my only worry would be what if they turned out to be really appalling and accused you of dognapping etc, so I guess you have to make best endeavours to contact them too. If they are coming twice a day, then a note on the door with your phone number, asking them to ring you about the dog? Do you know them at all, or what kind of people they are? If in doubt, don't give your name or whereabouts when you leave the note and see how the telephone conversation goes... Worst case scenario you could put the phone down and return the poor wee doggy to outside the house in the morning. I wonder who the dog now actually belongs to in law? You can only bequest donkeys, tortoises and parrots in a will I believe. (Useless piece of information there). Take the poor doggy in, it must be heartbreaking to see him sitting there! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Again, a vote for you to take him in. When my Mum was taken into a care home a few years ago, I was very grateful to her neighbours for looking after her cat as I had so much else to deal with. Sounds like the neice is probably not really a "doggie" person and is likely to be glad of someone offering to help. I'd try to contact her, so she knows what you are doing and be sure you are happy to have the dog long term (ie definately OK with your dogs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I agree . Save the doggie . (Worry about the relatives later. It's not fair of them to expect the poor mite to sit outside all day in this weather . Especially if he's tied up, which I assume he is?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I am a softie - go get the dog!! Me too... poor thing needs some love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 That poor pooch, he must be grieving and is abandoned. Thats so sad. Please try and do something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 If I lived nearer I would be over to get him in a minute - I have no dog now and cannot stand the thought of this one in the wet and cold - yes go for it get him as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 That poor pooch, he must be grieving and is abandoned. Thats so sad. Please try and do something. That's what I thought. Poor dog, he's probably wondering where his human has gone. I'd rescue him asap. Saronne xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Yes! No animal should have to suffer. Give the dog a home please! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Colin, it's been at least an hour - have you got him yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Definately go get that pooch! On humane grounds it is the right thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 My vote is for take the dog too At least un til you get to talk to the family and see if they have nade arrangements with anyone else to keep him. If he has been out on his own all this time it sounds like they haven't......poor boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Thank you all for the replies. He isn't tied up which is unusual for Irish dogs, but he doesn't move from the drive. We've no idea of his name or age, and we can only see him over the valley (half a mile away). I really don't know what to do for the best. We're London, and it's taken 13 years to come to terms with the Irish mentality, as regards to animals. Everyone as said we're níeve because we won't eat our chooks, and our Dogs sleep in our bed, shock horror. I honestly don't know what to do for the best, we have to live here........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 If you left a note explaining that the dog looked cold and you thought, given their current circumstances, it might be helpful to take him in until they were sorted, do you think they would be ok with that? Worst case scenario they'll think you soft, but I'm sure they wouldn't have a problem with it. You're not accusing them of cruelty or neglect, but as a good neighbour lending a hand until they can get to grips with their difficult circumstances.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I have to say this made me cry thinking of him... I vote go get him. Poor love must be so confused and upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Another vote here for taking the dog in as a foster arrangement with a view to it being permanent if no other home is found. You could suggest it would save the relatives the bother of feeding/locking the dog up at night/letting out in the morning until it is rehomed. I can see it might be a tricky situation if it's not the 'done thing' where you live, but if you know the dog is obviously unhappy and needs some TLC then you'll be doing the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Maybe they dont know what to do for the best either I would have a word with the person who lets the dog in and ot and see if they can get hold of the family for you to offer a home to the dog They may well be relieved that its one less thing to think of after all f they decide to sell the house how will they explan the sitting tennant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Please tread carefully. I am not sure of the laws there,but here you could be prosected for theft if you went & took the dog. I am not saying that it is not the right thing to do in the circs, but I would hate for you to get into trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hi Colin, I tend to agree with the others here but bearing Cinnamon's advice in mind. Tomorrow, leave a note saying you are happy to foster/rehome the dog and have taken him to your house in the short term. You need to be proactive to get a response and chances are the niece will bite your hand off(sorry for the bad taste pun there). I am half Irish and can remember only too well from my childhood days that the animals were for practical purpose only. Interestingly, my mother, the Irish half, will not eat chicken!!Bad memories of her childhood. The dogs were loved but had to work for their keep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 That sounds so sad, my initial thought is go get the dog but as others have said I think you should be carefull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
