Going too far?

[Zoom]

I recognize and applaud the need for rescues and shelters to do all they can to help restore a dog to health and find it a good home, but sometimes I think they go a bit too far. Check out this dog. I honestly feel this dog would be better off being PTS...and part of me feels bad that so much of their money is going to this one dog that could have gone to DOZENS of other, healthier dogs.

I hope I don't come off as callous, or cruel, but this poor dog has so many health problems...

 

[RD]

Poor little guy.

Honestly, I don't know what I'd do. The logical side of me says that the poor dog doesn't have the greatest quality of life at this point, he's very expensive to keep alive and the chances of someone adopting him are quite slim. But then I feel bad about saying that. :-/ I really do think every dog deserves a chance, but at some point the rescue needs to look at what they're doing and decide if helping one near-unadoptable dog is worth being financially incapable of helping dozens of other healthy, sound dogs.

 

[jess2416]

Poor little guy.

Honestly, I don't know what I'd do. The logical side of me says that the poor dog doesn't have the greatest quality of life at this point, he's very expensive to keep alive and the chances of someone adopting him are quite slim. But then I feel bad about saying that. :-/ I really do think every dog deserves a chance, but at some point the rescue needs to look at what they're doing and decide if helping one near-unadoptable dog is worth being financially incapable of helping dozens of other healthy, sound dogs.

I agree....

 

[Lizmo]

Poor little guy.

Honestly, I don't know what I'd do. The logical side of me says that the poor dog doesn't have the greatest quality of life at this point, he's very expensive to keep alive and the chances of someone adopting him are quite slim. But then I feel bad about saying that. :-/ I really do think every dog deserves a chance, but at some point the rescue needs to look at what they're doing and decide if helping one near-unadoptable dog is worth being financially incapable of helping dozens of other healthy, sound dogs.

Yes, I agree.....

 

[bubbatd]

I know how miserable Bubba was with mild mange . This dog is suffering !!! If a year of treatment hasn't worked ... I'd say it's time . I really don't understand the daily Heartguard !!???

 

[Doberluv]

Oh that is just so sad. Yes, he should be put down if this is causing him this suffering and it's not getting better. A lot of people don't have money to buy those meds and the longer he languishes in the shelter.....well, that just adds more unpleasantness to his life. And like you said.....that money could help more dogs. It's hard to turn away from individuals like that, but sometimes, with severe cases, it's like you just have to. I don't know.....it's a hard call for those poor shelter people.

 

[Lizmo]

I didn't get the Heartgaurd thing either Can that not be deadly?!

 

[~Jessie~]

Awww, the poor pup That is so sad. I would take him in a second if I could afford his vet bills.

 

[Buddy'sParents]

Honestly, I don't know what I'd do. The logical side of me says that the poor dog doesn't have the greatest quality of life at this point, he's very expensive to keep alive and the chances of someone adopting him are quite slim. But then I feel bad about saying that. :-/ I really do think every dog deserves a chance, but at some point the rescue needs to look at what they're doing and decide if helping one near-unadoptable dog is worth being financially incapable of helping dozens of other healthy, sound dogs.

I agree and then I don't agree.

If anyone else would have adopted Buddy I'm sure he would have been taken back to the SPCA and he would no longer be gracing the world with his presence.

It's hard when there is a life that is so dependent on others and we're caught between what is right and what may appear to be right.


I would do it all over again and again and again to have my Buddy in my life. The thousands of dollars we spent on his care the first year of his life- absolutely worth every single penny and then some.

With that said, I mean, there's gotta be a reason that this little guy is still alive. He's obviously a fighter. His will to survive may be stronger than what others allows him credit for.

Now, with all of that said, lol, if he were mine, I would fight right along with him.

 

[Zoom]

But was Buddy ever completely bald from mange? Did he have hip dysplasia, an elongated palate and require ACL surgury, topped off with serious, chronic sight-threatening eye infections and rolled eyelids?

There are hard luck cases, such as Buddy, then there are worst luck cases like Rolie.

 

[Aussie Red]

I agree and then I don't agree.

If anyone else would have adopted Buddy I'm sure he would have been taken back to the SPCA and he would no longer be gracing the world with his presence.

It's hard when there is a life that is so dependent on others and we're caught between what is right and what may appear to be right.


I would do it all over again and again and again to have my Buddy in my life. The thousands of dollars we spent on his care the first year of his life- absolutely worth every single penny and then some.

With that said, I mean, there's gotta be a reason that this little guy is still alive. He's obviously a fighter. His will to survive may be stronger than what others allows him credit for.

Now, with all of that said, lol, if he were mine, I would fight right along with him.

And let us not forget my million dollar boy . Whiskey would not have seen day two in a shelter. He took a lot of time money and care too. I question the heartguard thing and wonder if that isn't to just get extra money ? I do think that after a year though if there is no and I do mean no improvement then maybe look at other options. They did say he has improved and would post a newer pic. Maybe if he were in a home he would get better faster too. I don't know it is a tough one to call.

 

[Psyfalcon]

Reading up, I see that Ivermectin is typically effective.. in a few weeks, through an injection. And he has been on these tablets for months? Something is not right. Adding in the Revolution, they have a lot of mange killing going on, and not gaining much.

Assuming they've actually killed the mites, how suppressed is the immune system if it cant begin to heal? Then its going to need a couple surgeries? Sounds bad, even ignoring the cost.

 

[Boemy]

I wish the rescues had enough money to help every dog. But until that happens, I think they should focus on helping dogs who are the most adoptable and don't have a lot of expensive problems . . . NOT because dogs with medical problems aren't "worthy", but simply because they could save more dogs with the money they have by focusing on healthy dogs. Sadly, some dogs are going to be PTS no matter what . . . until dog owners start acting more responsibly.

 

[Vivien]

hmm..

I don't think it's fair to say he should be PTS. He has 1 life, sure there are other dogs. Those are different lives. His one life is a life; he is young and deserves a chance to be free. He can overcome these obstacles. He is in a foster home, not shelter environment. It's like saying its ok to step on an ant because there are lots of other ants. That one ant you killed was it's own being now gone. Sure the little guy has gone through a lot. His face is priceless as is his life, I am proud of that shelter and their commitment to him. Challenges in life have to be fought the harder way sometimes…. Not just by slipping through the easiest loop.

 

[Buddy'sParents]

But was Buddy ever completely bald from mange? Did he have hip dysplasia, an elongated palate and require ACL surgury, topped off with serious, chronic sight-threatening eye infections and rolled eyelids?

There are hard luck cases, such as Buddy, then there are worst luck cases like Rolie.

Of course we all know the answer to this. No, Buddy never had any of those things.

However, Buddy would have lost his chance at life the moment someone else found out he had parvo.

Some dogs are more expensive than others. I understand this.

But there has go to be a reason as to why that pup is still alive. We, on the outside, may feel that this pup should be pts, but obviously the people caring for him feel otherwise.

Whether it's right or not, well, we aren't the ones to decide that.

Buddy's monthly costs, his food, his supplements, run us about $300/month give or take a little. And yes, that little guy is worth every single penny we have spent. There have been times when I have cried out to the high heavens for Buddy to catch just a little break, anything that would make it better for him. But I realize, he got his break with us, because there isn't anything we wouldn't do for him.

Rolie may be destined for a family like ours. Buddy was brought to me for a reason. He's in my life, teaching me many things for a reason. Rolie is alive and fighting for that chance for a reason. As long as they are able to provide care for him, I see no reason as to question the validity of it. Who am I to short-change his shot at life?

 

[Zoom]

I'm not saying it's ok to step on an ant, I'm saying this poor guy is probably in huge amounts of daily pain. Bulldogs are incredibly stoic, they're not going to whimper and whine about it, but that doesn't meant that they aren't suffering. Sorry, I guess my overwhelming compassion for suffering animals is blinding me.

 

[bubbatd]

I'm not thinking of the cost ....just HIS quality of life . I've foster 3 Goldens requiring heart worm treatments ....almost $1000 each for Golden rescue . Yes, spend as much as needed to save ...this seems more like a case of prolonging misery .

 

[Buddy'sParents]

My heart bleeds for that little guy.. all I'm saying is there's gotta be a reason that he's still alive... why would people be fighting so hard for him if there wasn't a chance?

 

[bubbatd]

I understand both sides.....if there's any hope ... keep trying . If not , let him go .

 

[sam]

My heart bleeds for that little guy.. all I'm saying is there's gotta be a reason that he's still alive... why would people be fighting so hard for him if there wasn't a chance?

Some people have a "never say die' philosophy. Personally I think as Grammy said you need to be very honest when you look at those "chances" and on the quality of life you're subjecting that dog to. I think there are times as sad as it is, that it's far more humane to let them go...