My Pet Didn't Die Options

[walt]

My friend Page did, about two weeks ago.
I've known Page for years--he lived on the river with his four dogs.
When I'd visit him , the dogs were always happy to see me, and Page and I
would take them across the river for a run in the woods. It was always a joy to see them,
running, happy, free.

Page loved his dogs and cared for them faithfully, but I guess he didn't expect to die
so soon because he never made any provisions for the dogs.

I just learned that his son has taken the dogs to the pound where they'll eventually be
euthenized. I am heartsick. Those dogs are a living, breathing part of Page, and the thought
that they've been tossed away makes me sick. They're healthy, dogs! Just kill them?

I've been losing sleep over this trying to figure out what I can do to save them. I can't
take them. I don't have enough space and I have my own dog, but I feel like I'm their
only hope and I'm going to let them down.

I wish I knew someone with a farm or ranch where they could live out their lives in happiness,
but that's pretty unlikely, people have their own dogs and are usually not interested in taking on others.

I also look at the huge suffering that's going on in Haiti right now. My petty concerns are inconsequential
compared that.

But still, when I think of those dogs, there's a part of me that is still a kid that
cannot comprehend the injustice of it.

[walt]

Thanks for the support everybody.

I live in St Petersburg, Florida and Page lived in Ridge Manor, near Brooksville.

I've left a message with the Brooksville animal control center on Oliver Street (they were closed for the holiday) where
the dogs are, to let them know not to do anything until I can figure something out. I'll call again, tomorrow
to talk to someone about it.

I'll definitely be calling shelters and rescue groups in the area to see what my options are.

The dogs are just mutts. In fact, every one of them was rescued by Page, himself.

[ladywolf]

Thanks for the support everybody.

I live in St Petersburg, Florida and Page lived in Ridge Manor, near Brooksville.

I've left a message with the Brooksville animal control center on Oliver Street (they were closed for the holiday) where
the dogs are, to let them know not to do anything until I can figure something out. I'll call again, tomorrow
to talk to someone about it.

I'll definitely be calling shelters and rescue groups in the area to see what my options are.

The dogs are just mutts. In fact, every one of them was rescued by Page, himself.

Walt--

MUTTS need saving too! And plenty of the rescue operations are for mutts, not purebreds.

Good for you for taking action--there must be SOMEONE who will help!!! I would honestly try posting signs too--you never know who will respond in a positive, helpful way. My heart aches over this situation, but you're doing the right things...

Margi and the Wolf