Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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22 February 2009
16:3515885#1
I'm so mad I need to vent, bear with me.
Earlier today I found a horse tethered by a short chain on the side of a busy main road. He had been there since yesterday afternoon and as he was still there earlier today I contacted the RSPCA. The horse looked reasonably healthy but obviously terrified of the traffic thundering past. How people can abuse animals like that is beyond me. I'd like to get hold of whoever left it there and chain them up on the side of a road. The RSPCA took lots of details and are sending someone over.
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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22 February 2009
16:4315888#2
Saw a report recently Jeane about how the credit crunch is affecting pet owners,and especially horse owners as it is expensive to keep them.It is wrong when there are always sanctuaries that will take animals.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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22 February 2009
18:2615893#3
I didn't think of that JHG, as you say there are always places who will take animals to re-home or care for.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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22 February 2009
18:4015894#4
Yes this was on the local news here Jeane a short while back and John is absolutely right. Horses are being abandoned as people cant afford their upkeep.The feed has gone through the roof as is the case with most wheat based feed products it seems, and I believe dogs are going the same way too...so the classic way of doing it is leave them in a motorway layby so that they will be picked up soonish. Terrible though...but we are all hit by the recession and now too it seems even our animals.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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22 February 2009
20:0915907#5
one would think that anything living would take precedence over other outgoings.
there are usually things that we spend money on that could be cut back on.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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22 February 2009
20:0915906#6
one would think that anything living would take precedence over other outgoings.
there are usually things that we spend money on that could be cut back on.
22 February 2009
22:1015910#7
People don't think like that Howard, sadly. Many people - not all - would rather keep their fags/booze/car/night out/whatever than treat an animal with respect and kindness. Sad but true.
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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23 February 2009
09:1915921#8
I think one of the main problems that has led to an increase in pets being abandoned is that they were acquired as a fashion statement rather than out of companionship and love.a South African Ridgeback flat nosed Staffordshire bull terrier snarling at the end a rope was far more cool than a labrador or a collie on a decent leash or lead and so as the credit crunch takes its toll the dog gets the s*** end of the stick.The fags booze and bob hope are still on the shopping list but the losealot biscuits and pedigree dumb go out the window.
Bring back licences and make microchips for dogs compulsory therefore making the owners more responsible and accountable for their actions.
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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23 February 2009
18:4715946#9
cannot argue with any of that marek.
just a glance at the "staffs" owned by our thirsty friends shows that their food quality and quantity is not level with the quantity of blue cans that the owners consume.
another thing about staffs, talking to a vet recently, the amount of that breed purchased then rejected is very high,
hence they are rehomed, thus making them more likely to be agressive.
23 February 2009
20:0015959#10
Seconded MArek and Howard. Microchips are a great idea.