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joeybee12

(56,177 posts)
Tue Apr 2, 2013, 12:41 PM Apr 2013

Abused dog left to die while tied to rock in rising Pa. creek

Wyatt Erb couldn’t look away when he and his wife spotted a dog clinging to life as they walked near a creek in north-east Pennsylvania, Saturday. The lab mix was tied to a rock while inside the rising water.

“The leash was actually hooked to a stone in the ground,” said Erb. “It’s not something the dog could have done by itself."

Erb quickly took action and went inside the Neshaminy Creek, in Bristol Township, north-east of Philadelphia, to get the dog out. Sergeant Thomas Gaffney of the Bristol Police Department believes the action saved the animal’s life.

“She would have drowned more than likely if the water got high enough,” said Gaffney.

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/02/17565300-abused-dog-left-to-die-while-tied-to-rock-in-rising-pa-creek?lite

Says she will be ready for adoption soon...probably between 8-11 and is old and was probably abused all her life...hopefully someone can give her a good final few years.

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Abused dog left to die while tied to rock in rising Pa. creek (Original Post) joeybee12 Apr 2013 OP
Fricking Evil... orwell Apr 2013 #1
Life-long abuse it seems... joeybee12 Apr 2013 #6
The kind that wastes good air get the red out Apr 2013 #27
Good grief! Polly Hennessey Apr 2013 #2
Fucking horrible. HappyMe Apr 2013 #3
Abused dogs represent a challenge. . . Stargleamer Apr 2013 #4
GOD! I fucking hate people. ellie Apr 2013 #5
God Almighty, this fucking infuriates me. WorseBeforeBetter Apr 2013 #7
Better watch it. Fawke Em Apr 2013 #10
Oh, I know. WorseBeforeBetter Apr 2013 #11
Poor sweetie has had a tough life... joeybee12 Apr 2013 #13
Agree! (n/t) WorseBeforeBetter Apr 2013 #19
Thanks for the Patrick photo. Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #14
You're welcome. WorseBeforeBetter Apr 2013 #20
Hard to believe he survived get the red out Apr 2013 #29
So WHERE is the contact information??? I'll take her in. I'm not that far away. talkingmime Apr 2013 #8
Bucks County SPCA...according to the article... joeybee12 Apr 2013 #9
I called. I had to apply online. We'll see. I've got an 11 year old dog as it is. talkingmime Apr 2013 #21
God for you and good luck! joeybee12 Apr 2013 #25
Really??? Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #15
In a heartbeat. talkingmime Apr 2013 #22
I hope they catch this horrid person. n/t ellisonz Apr 2013 #12
What an ugly human being who did this. Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #16
Bless Wyatt Erb. 99Forever Apr 2013 #17
Another link...and a part about the owner's punishment, which will get you mad... joeybee12 Apr 2013 #18
What the fuck is wrong with people? kdmorris Apr 2013 #23
Bless those with compassion for man's greatest friend on this planet tabasco Apr 2013 #24
... xchrom Apr 2013 #26
No words. beevul Apr 2013 #28

get the red out

(13,459 posts)
27. The kind that wastes good air
Wed Apr 3, 2013, 10:39 AM
Apr 2013

with every breath it takes. I hate people who abuse animals, hate them.

There should be a nation-wide animal abuser list and every time one of these monsters gets caught their hideous face is online for everyone to go look at, then if you know one of these shit piles you can shun them and make sure everyone around you knows what a complete waste of flesh they are.

Polly Hennessey

(6,747 posts)
2. Good grief!
Tue Apr 2, 2013, 01:03 PM
Apr 2013

Amazing what humans can do. If I lived in the area I would adopt her in a hot minute. I live in Las Vegas. Am taking one of my Goldens to the vet this afternoon. His left eye is running. My Murphy gets the best care in the world. I only wish all dogs were given the same love and concern.

Stargleamer

(1,979 posts)
4. Abused dogs represent a challenge. . .
Tue Apr 2, 2013, 01:25 PM
Apr 2013

I hope she can find an understanding, kind human provider.

For many of us, dogs and their unconditional love are one of the very few things we can take joy in this world.

WorseBeforeBetter

(11,441 posts)
7. God Almighty, this fucking infuriates me.
Tue Apr 2, 2013, 03:18 PM
Apr 2013

I hope that poor dog lives out the rest of her days in luxury. Patrick the Pit Bull got a second chance at a good life:



Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Erb, for rescuing her.

Fawke Em

(11,366 posts)
10. Better watch it.
Tue Apr 2, 2013, 03:56 PM
Apr 2013

Some DUers will be along shortly to kill your dog and then claim the DOG is the violent one - not the person who trained (or didn't train) it.

I, however, would love to pet Patrick. I have rescued five dogs myself - although not any pits. My neighbor and colleague does rescue pits and they're big ole babies.

Finally, this story infuriates me! People who do such things to animals should either have a special place in hell or should be sentenced to far longer jail time for their actions. Animals may be property, but unlike a car or a ring or money, they DO have feelings.

WorseBeforeBetter

(11,441 posts)
11. Oh, I know.
Tue Apr 2, 2013, 04:17 PM
Apr 2013

Plus the predictable "you-care-more-about-animals-than-people!" chorus. Yawn.

I've had cats and dogs, and they absolutely do have feelings. Look at this pitiful ol' gal:

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1305756.1364928995!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/dog3n-5-web.jpg

I just hope the Bucks County SPCA screens the hell out of whomever adopts her. I'd love to, but I have two cats and a yard that isn't fenced in... imagine I wouldn't be a priority.

 

Helen Reddy

(998 posts)
14. Thanks for the Patrick photo.
Tue Apr 2, 2013, 05:15 PM
Apr 2013

I followed that heart-wrenching story a few years ago, then the in-fighting started between the rescue groups and......

One would never believe that to be the sad little malnourished pooch when first found in the dumpster would they?

{{{{Patrick}}}}

WorseBeforeBetter

(11,441 posts)
20. You're welcome.
Tue Apr 2, 2013, 09:16 PM
Apr 2013

I remember the in-fighting, and some loopy therapist providing updates, but lost track around then. It's still hard looking at the "Before" photos. I'm thrilled Patrick's recovered (and he has a Valentine!):

get the red out

(13,459 posts)
29. Hard to believe he survived
Wed Apr 3, 2013, 10:45 AM
Apr 2013

I was horrified at how he had been starved. Every time I see a picture of an abused dog or cat I think less of humanity. At this point it's getting hard to think less of humanity. I am starting to think we're a virus or something.

If there were any justice people who harm these innocent beings that share their lives with us would get more than a slap on the wrist for their crimes.

 

talkingmime

(2,173 posts)
21. I called. I had to apply online. We'll see. I've got an 11 year old dog as it is.
Wed Apr 3, 2013, 08:18 AM
Apr 2013

We got her as a puppy, but I have no reason not to take in an elderly dog. They deserve a good home just like anyone else.

 

Helen Reddy

(998 posts)
16. What an ugly human being who did this.
Tue Apr 2, 2013, 05:19 PM
Apr 2013

Laws need to be changed for harsher punishment by (so-called) first time offenders.

 

joeybee12

(56,177 posts)
18. Another link...and a part about the owner's punishment, which will get you mad...
Tue Apr 2, 2013, 05:57 PM
Apr 2013

Police said they are still searching for her owner. If the dog's owner does have a history of animal abuse, that person could go to jail. However, if that individual does not, he or she wind up with only a fine, which Gaffney said he does not think is sufficient punishment.



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