My moms dog was poisoned

PearlsNLace · 09-04-2010, 01:03 PM

My mom lives alone. She lost her fiance to a heart attack about 5 years ago. The dog he brought home has been poisoned recently. This has her even more alone, and Im really sad about that. Having a dog has in the past given my mom socially appropriate things to talk about, sometimes a reason to get out of bed when she has not had any other.

I want to help her, but I need some resources, info, and ideas.

My mom has allways loved small dogs. Shes had them stolen and had break ups where she has lost the dog to whatever man in her life brought the dog to her. I know she would like a dog that no one will take. And I believe Im able to help her with the upkeep- I have a dog, (well, 2, I have a step Moose, see paphigleos pictures) So Im well aware of the cost.

My mom is medically and mentally fragile in a lot of ways, but has shown repeated competence in caring for an animal. She does have a tendancy to feed them too many cookies. Thats a lifetime pattern that she has with everything she loves. I am often amazed at her ability to function in the world with her conditions of wich she is very private about. I have actually disclosed more about what she has overcome just in sharing my own life journey, than what she would ever be comfortable with. That is a difficult amend to make. ANYWAY,

In the past she has had a peekapoo, a shitzu, and some mutts. She likes the small ones that are not chihuahuas.

If anyone knows of a small fluffy dog that needs to be homed, let me know.
We dont live on the same side of the continent, and usually that works for me, but not in this instance.

I am checking petfinder, and the local craigslist for her area. Im hoping for other ideas or resources.

Thank You,

Pearls

PS, and can I also just say how ANGRY I am that her neighbors killed her dog because it barked at their cat? My mom, who was allways terrified of making waves, was able to stand up for her self JUST ENOUGH to tell her landlord. Who called the police. Who notified the owner of her neighbors house, and had them evicted. Meanwhile, my momma is still left without her friend. The dogs name- Beacon. And truley she was a Beacon guiding my mom along a path of health and happiness.

waxnrope · 09-04-2010, 01:27 PM

I am so sorry about what happened to Beacon and to your mom. Eviction wasn't enough for the murderous asshat.

Anyway, after a lifelong history of big, or downright HUGE dogs, by chance, I ended up with a tricolor Tibetan Terrier. I've never had a sweeter, more intelligent dog. She weighs about 20 pounds. There is some grooming to consider, but turning this act into loving would probably suit your mom. Sometimes just getting a puppy cut for dogs that usually are groomed special is just the thing. Besides, they are, with puppy cut, looked on by thieves less often, I should think.

So, I would suggest that, once you decide on a breed or two, go online for that breed's rescue organization.

Good luck!

Tucker · 09-04-2010, 01:32 PM

Im sure any humane society and/or organization in her area would have more than a few "small, fluffy" dogs.
I hope that she finds what she is looking for.
Good luck!

PearlsNLace · 09-04-2010, 01:43 PM

Corkey, the neighbors are no longer there. Plenty of sane healthy people have lost pets to crappy neighbors for one reason or another. We have had it happen to a member of our our own queer community here in Asheville. Its common enough it doesnt even make the news.

Corkey · 09-04-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PearlsNLace

Corkey, the neighbors are no longer there. Plenty of sane healthy people have lost pets to crappy neighbors for one reason or another. We have had it happen to a member of our our own queer community here in Asheville. Its common enough it doesnt even make the news.

Thank you it wasn't clear from your first post that the neighbors weren't there any longer.
Try Best Friends Society, they will hook her up with the right pet for her.

ruthie14 · 09-04-2010, 02:08 PM

Pearls... I am so sorry that that happened to you! Our neighbors poisoned our dog when I was a kid. Rat poison the vet said. Nothing was done because in those days no one did anything about that kinda thing. THEY were horrible. He was a beautiful sweet collie (looked just like Lassie). So gentle and loving and smart. I hope you can find a dog for your mom.... pets are so vital for folks like your mom. Good luck on your hunt! Ruthie

Corkey · 09-04-2010, 01:29 PM

I have a question, sorry. If your mom can't protect an animal from the neighbors, I'm not sure placing another animal with her would be the responsible thing to do. Perhaps the neighbors need to be reported to the police and let the system work in her favor. Then perhaps she would be in a better position to adopt another dog.
I know how hard it can be for animal lovers, but we also have to think of the animals too.

Nina · 09-04-2010, 01:30 PM

I thought I read that the neighbors have been evicted?...

09-04-2010, 01:03 PM	#1
PearlsNLace Member How Do You Identify?: queer Preferred Pronoun?: They/Them & her/she Relationship Status: Lucky, very lucky Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portlandia, Oregon Posts: 427 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 875 Thanked 1,286 Times in 315 Posts Rep Power: 6505517	My moms dog was poisoned My mom lives alone. She lost her fiance to a heart attack about 5 years ago. The dog he brought home has been poisoned recently. This has her even more alone, and Im really sad about that. Having a dog has in the past given my mom socially appropriate things to talk about, sometimes a reason to get out of bed when she has not had any other. I want to help her, but I need some resources, info, and ideas. My mom has allways loved small dogs. Shes had them stolen and had break ups where she has lost the dog to whatever man in her life brought the dog to her. I know she would like a dog that no one will take. And I believe Im able to help her with the upkeep- I have a dog, (well, 2, I have a step Moose, see paphigleos pictures) So Im well aware of the cost. My mom is medically and mentally fragile in a lot of ways, but has shown repeated competence in caring for an animal. She does have a tendancy to feed them too many cookies. Thats a lifetime pattern that she has with everything she loves. I am often amazed at her ability to function in the world with her conditions of wich she is very private about. I have actually disclosed more about what she has overcome just in sharing my own life journey, than what she would ever be comfortable with. That is a difficult amend to make. ANYWAY, In the past she has had a peekapoo, a shitzu, and some mutts. She likes the small ones that are not chihuahuas. If anyone knows of a small fluffy dog that needs to be homed, let me know. We dont live on the same side of the continent, and usually that works for me, but not in this instance. I am checking petfinder, and the local craigslist for her area. Im hoping for other ideas or resources. Thank You, Pearls PS, and can I also just say how ANGRY I am that her neighbors killed her dog because it barked at their cat? My mom, who was allways terrified of making waves, was able to stand up for her self JUST ENOUGH to tell her landlord. Who called the police. Who notified the owner of her neighbors house, and had them evicted. Meanwhile, my momma is still left without her friend. The dogs name- Beacon. And truley she was a Beacon guiding my mom along a path of health and happiness.

09-04-2010, 01:29 PM	#7
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09-04-2010, 01:27 PM	#2
waxnrope Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 5/27/2011 Preferred Pronoun?: hy ho, hy ho; he, she, it, whatever Relationship Status: Going slow ... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: in her orifices ... la frontera Posts: 1,433 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,414 Thanked 2,957 Times in 952 Posts Rep Power: 0	I am so sorry about what happened to Beacon and to your mom. Eviction wasn't enough for the murderous asshat. Anyway, after a lifelong history of big, or downright HUGE dogs, by chance, I ended up with a tricolor Tibetan Terrier. I've never had a sweeter, more intelligent dog. She weighs about 20 pounds. There is some grooming to consider, but turning this act into loving would probably suit your mom. Sometimes just getting a puppy cut for dogs that usually are groomed special is just the thing. Besides, they are, with puppy cut, looked on by thieves less often, I should think. So, I would suggest that, once you decide on a breed or two, go online for that breed's rescue organization. Good luck!

09-04-2010, 01:32 PM	#3
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09-04-2010, 01:43 PM	#4
PearlsNLace Member How Do You Identify?: queer Preferred Pronoun?: They/Them & her/she Relationship Status: Lucky, very lucky Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portlandia, Oregon Posts: 427 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 875 Thanked 1,286 Times in 315 Posts Rep Power: 6505517	Corkey, the neighbors are no longer there. Plenty of sane healthy people have lost pets to crappy neighbors for one reason or another. We have had it happen to a member of our our own queer community here in Asheville. Its common enough it doesnt even make the news.

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ruthie14 Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 844 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,904 Thanked 1,245 Times in 461 Posts Rep Power: 5946335	Pearls... I am so sorry that that happened to you! Our neighbors poisoned our dog when I was a kid. Rat poison the vet said. Nothing was done because in those days no one did anything about that kinda thing. THEY were horrible. He was a beautiful sweet collie (looked just like Lassie). So gentle and loving and smart. I hope you can find a dog for your mom.... pets are so vital for folks like your mom. Good luck on your hunt! Ruthie

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