My staffy is in the council pound simply cos we cant afford to get him out :(

Why is he in there?

council pound

If you can't afford to get him back how can you afford to feed him and look after him?

cost it only costs £6 a week to feed a dog...

whos dog is lost then in the lost and found section or is that your staffy

Why is it in the pound and how much do they charge to get it back?

Mine supposedly in pound :(

Can you answer the question of why it is in the pound?

£95 he got out

she wnt answer for a reason....! tut

Which dog is it? and which pound is it in?

pm me

Can i just say dogs do get out and when they are picked up by the dog warden and taken to the pound a amount has to be paid for release. Some people do not have access to cash and credit in the way some of us do. I think the responses here are very suspicious, i thought we were a supportive fourm unless we know otherwise which we do not. She has not asked for money or hep you could just give your condolences and best wishes.

Also not everyone is computer literate or able to converse in a manner that some of us can, please bear this in mind when waiting for a response or not finding a answer satisfactory.

I hope you manage to find a way to get your dog back, i cannot imagine how i would feel if it was me and i could not find the money. Good luck please let us know how you get on.

Is this him?
there is a pic of him on our web site at rainrescue.co.uk

Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Date Of Arrival: 20 November 2007
Available For Adoption: Now
Gender: Male
Age: Approximately 8 Months
Colour: White with Brindle Patches
Reference: 1086
Behaviour Whilst With Us: This cute male is really adorable. He has a lovely temperament and a typical excitable staffie personality. He looks very funny when he is speeding round his kennel with a ball.

I just looked at the council site rain and have seen 2 white and brindle staffies both look gorg.

There are always lots of staffy's in at sheffield.
Some get on with other dogs - some don't

thats why they are so hard to rehome. If people don't socialise staffy's well from a young age - they end up with a terror and a nightmare to find a new home for them then.

Everyone should make sure they introduce all dogs to other dogs when they are really young - but especially any of the staff types.

My staffy is in the council pound simply cos we cant afford to get him out :(

Oh dear what a nightmare :sad:
I agree with Adz on this actually, dogs do get out... I was in this same position with my very first dog so many years ago, if I'm honest I was young and inexperienced, and was given him because he was too much for his previous owner.
He was a wonderful dog and I taught him to behave... but he was an accomplished escape artist and he did so with heart stopping regularity, he climbed fencing, he dug under it, the door opened he would shoot out, and with small children its a nightmare to keep them in when they want to go so badly.
Usually the dog warden would bring him back as he always wore a collar and tag and they got to know Sam :rolleyes: but this one time I had to go and get the eldest child from school and they took him to the pound :sad: OMG I was so devastated.
I was desperate and I just couldn't raise that amount of money so quickly and every day the bill goes up.... I was lucky I borrowed from everyone I knew to get him back, and my lovely boy came home.
I had him neutered at 7 (yes I am a slow learner :hihi:) and worked hard on him then, he stopped running away and at last settled down :)
I have never had another dog taken to the pound I learned how to deal with his wandering, but I never forgot how gut wrenching that note was in the door.
This is one of the reasons I bang on so much about neutering, and every dog should by law wear a collar and tag when out on the street.
I do feel for the OP, and for the dog! :sad:

cost it only costs £6 a week to feed a dog...

they do wow, can you let me know how? only my dogs cost a lot more.
thats only their food. the list goes on ie; pet insurance, vet bills, yearly boosters, flea and worm treatment, grooming, treats, beds, leads, and if they are destructive as pups the repairs to your home.
£95 to get your dog home? if s/he means that much to you money wont be an issue for a loved family pet.
why is s/he in the pound in the first place? roaming?

It wasn't our fault he got out as we have a fenced off garden our other dog has only got out once in nearly 2 year but he came back plus hes chipped we haven't got round to getting diesel chipped yet :(

£6 a week is more than enough to spend on feeding a dog and no one would say any of my dogs are unhealthy my other dog is chipped etc and staffys don't really require grooming except for a brush plus we go to pdsa if he needs a vet which he never has because hes never been ill all of my dogs have had their jabs

i have 8 dogs and it costs me £13 a week to feed and my vet is always commenting on how well they all are !!!!!!!. its all the other cost that get you maintainance, toys, bedding etc .

they do wow, can you let me know how? only my dogs cost a lot more.
thats only their food. the list goes on ie; pet insurance, vet bills, yearly boosters, flea and worm treatment, grooming, treats, beds, leads, and if they are destructive as pups the repairs to your home.
£95 to get your dog home? if s/he means that much to you money wont be an issue for a loved family pet.
why is s/he in the pound in the first place? roaming?

Ok first of all let me say that I do not condone letting dogs stray... but it happens and it has happened already in this case, so theres no point beating the OP up about it now, the point has been made and I am sure they already feel bad and lessons are learned!
My second point is I have 3 dogs and they cost me on average for food alone £25 per month, they have middle of the road food, their coats and health is really good, and on top of the complete they have sardines, chicken, and sometimes a little cheese or bio yoghurt, cheaper food does not mean that dogs are not well looked after.
My third point is, that it is almost Xmas, how many people with a family or on low income just happen to have £95 going spare? seriously do you? because I know I havn't and not everyone has a credit card.
I'm honestly not having a dig at you but you have got to see it from the other side a little bit and be fair, that doesn't of course mean that you have to be happy about it.

they do wow, can you let me know how? only my dogs cost a lot more.
thats only their food. the list goes on ie; pet insurance, vet bills, yearly boosters, flea and worm treatment, grooming, treats, beds, leads, and if they are destructive as pups the repairs to your home.
£95 to get your dog home? if s/he means that much to you money wont be an issue for a loved family pet.
why is s/he in the pound in the first place? roaming?

Top quality hypo allergenic food 34.95 for 15kg
Feed rate for a 25kg dog 250gm/day (should be enough for a staffie)
15kg lasts 60 days
Cost per day about 58p
Cost per week £4.08

HTH

if you cant afford to get your dog back and can wait till monday pm me

I really do wish i had the money so much but i've got two kids and ive spent loads of money on xmas presents and i don't have a bank account i'm going to try and get as much money together as i can

i feed my dogs lifestyle biscuit from jolleys its £15 for a big sack which lasts a month and i spend £6 a week on meat and treats

I'm not going to repeat what has already been said, but I will say that you obviously love your pet and miss it dearly which means a lot more than having the cash to buy him a diamond studded collar.
If your dog hasn't already been neutered then doing this will help to curb the urge for him to escape, along with many other benefits. Unfortuantly the free vochers for Staffies are no longer available, but you said you use the PDSA, whom I know do the op if you are registered with them.
I feel very lucky that if I was in this situation then family members would help out financially if I couldn't afford the money. I understand not everyone is this fortunate.
I really hope you get your dog back soon and take all the necessary precautions to avoid this happaning again.

I'm confused - if the only reason he is in the pound is that the OP has not got the money yet to release him, how can the council put him up for immediate adoption? Surely not fair?

Angellic, I'm really sorry to hear about your dog. I hope you're able to get the money together. I understand the problem with escape artists - we're forever having to fill in another gap in the edge.

To respond to other comments: My dog is smaller than a staffy but she eats for under £5 a week and I don't buy junk. I wouldn't have £95 right now either - I hope you can sort something out.

Angellic, I'm really sorry to hear about your dog. I hope you're able to get the money together. I understand the problem with escape artists - we're forever having to fill in another gap in the edge.

To respond to other comments: My dog is smaller than a staffy but she eats for under £5 a week and I don't buy junk. I wouldn't have £95 right now either - I hope you can sort something out.


Me too- I would be mortified if Ailsa accidentally got out and ended up in the poound- I'm not exactly made of money either and would struggle to find £95 to get hime back (surely an excessive amount for anyone to have to pay anyway)

Me too- I would be mortified if Ailsa accidentally got out and ended up in the poound- I'm not exactly made of money either and would struggle to find £95 to get hime back (surely an excessive amount for anyone to have to pay anyway)

Is this the same place that's looking for blankets and what not? I would have thought it would be good to have one less dog to take care of when there is a caring owner out there missing him. Maybe they should let people pay in kind - angellic, have you got a few old blankets?

angelic have you been in touch with Rain rescue see her post on the first page. If she has asked you to Pm she may know something or be able to help in some way as she is involved often with the pound dogs. If you have not been in touch with her please do so now.

I am so glad others have chipped in and supported my earlier comments. Some people on here are too quick to judge and make assumptions.
Some of the posts basically suggest that someone with a low income must be a bad ower which is not true this is why we have institutions such as the PDSA. I feed my dogs as cheaply as possible but as well as possible and i believe i probably spend what you do i also go to Jollyes for their own brand kibble it is great value.

angelic could you give us a proper up date if you can, i understand if you don't want to though and maybe tell us more detail for example,
when he went into the pound?
Is he still at the pound or do rain have him?
How much the amount is today?
When his time runs out and he would be moved if not already?

There may be people who can help you if you could give us more information.

Angellic sounds obvious but have you let the pound know your situation. Couldn't you ask if you could pay in installments? I'd be lost without my dog, Good luck hun.

Angellic sounds obvious but have you let the pound know your situation. Couldn't you ask if you could pay in installments? I'd be lost without my dog, Good luck hun.


I dont think they will, however when we took dog warden dogs in at a previous rescue I worked for then if the owner couldnt pay then the dog stayed unfortunately, it wasnt rehomed until the 8th day.

I think the debt can be referred back to the council to chase and the dog released under certain circumstances, but you would have to take this up with the council and plea your case to them.

Good luck in getting your dog back.

Angelic did pm me,, but i don't know which dog of hers it is that is actually in the pound.

the only young staffy that is featured on our web site most definately wasn't hers - and so there is obviously some confusion.

As you say - the council certainly do not want to be keeping dogs in that they can get back to their owners. I believe they will try to help anyone who can't afford to get their dog back and they could pay in installments I think. I don't know what the answer is re the stray problem - the council can't just keep picking dogs up,, paying dog wardens and then driving them back home to the owners of dogs who are regular strayers - cos that is costing the tax payer money. By imposing a fine - i think it is hoped that the owner will be more responsible and not allow their dog to roam, possible get itself and others hurt on the road and basically be a danger out there.

However that isn't an issue in this situation. I think the original poster needs to go down to the council stray kennels - identify which dog it is that is hers - if he is there, and talk to the staff about what can be done. I am sure there is something.

angellic they havent got ur dog the only one they have has been signed over by their owners,so u need to double check

I have to say £95 does seem a lot of money, but then I dont know how long the dog has been there for. I worked as an Animal Welfare Officer which included covering as dog Warden for Barnsley Council a few years back now and there was a £25 fine/pick up fee and then it was £6 a day kennelling cost on top of that. So it would have to have been in for nearly 12 days to get to £95, but like someone else has said it would have been put up for adoption on the 8th day or pts if no places available, so an adoption fee would have been payable or a destruction charge.

I do hope something manages to get sorted for this dog and owner soon

We automatically assumed diesel was in the pound because they had 2 staffys his colour and he's been missing over a month, hes white with 2 big brindle patches on his back one near his tail and one a little bit further up his back he also has a tiny black spot under his eye

We automatically assumed diesel was in the pound because they had 2 staffys his colour and he's been missing over a month, hes white with 2 big brindle patches on his back one near his tail and one a little bit further up his back he also has a tiny black spot under his eye

Does that mean he is still missing ?

I'd assume if he's been missing over a month and you've not contacted the pound to see if he's there already, if he has been there at all he will have already been adopted out to a new family, or moved on to a rescue shelter, hopefully.

I'm afraid as most of you know - the poor staffy's hardly ever get adopted out.

They sit and wait and sit and wait.......

these 2 white ones have been there for AGES.
However, I don't they either of them are the ones that this lady is missing. even though they have been in for ages.

I have adivsed her to contact the council - see if its her dog and then try to make an arrangement to get him out if it is. I am sure they will do all they can to help.

have you got your dog back yet ?

That is so sad that staffies dont get rescued out they are one of my favourite dogs :( id have another dog but we already have 2 and Dane wont let me:(

That is so sad that staffies dont get rescued out they are one of my favourite dogs :( id have another dog but we already have 2 and Dane wont let me:(

there are so many in rescue because they are over bred - I've just been listening to a family friend of a friend who plans to mate the one theyve got at it's first heat just because they think they can make a bit of money. No regard to whether or not it is appropriate to mate this bitch with just any other staffy that comes along (the plan, basically) and not interested in the slightest when I pointed out that staffies are the most likely breed to end up in rescue because people mistakenly think they can sell all their pups but soon realise they can't. And that's not the first time Ive heard the same story - when will people learn, there is no reason whatsoever to let a bitch have pups just because it comes into season.

there are so many in rescue because they are over bred - I've just been listening to a family friend of a friend who plans to mate the one theyve got at it's first heat just because they think they can make a bit of money. No regard to whether or not it is appropriate to mate this bitch with just any other staffy that comes along (the plan, basically) and not interested in the slightest when I pointed out that staffies are the most likely breed to end up in rescue because people mistakenly think they can sell all their pups but soon realise they can't. And that's not the first time Ive heard the same story - when will people learn, there is no reason whatsoever to let a bitch have pups just because it comes into season.

:( Just like bashing your head against a brick wall isn't it?
If they really want to get into breeding and make really big money, why don't they breed themselves or their teenage children, just think how much money they could sell the babies for :loopy:
Ott I know.... but sometimes I just have so little patience with silly people who think that they know better, and just seem unable to understand common sense and learn :rolleyes:

:( Just like bashing your head against a brick wall isn't it?
If they really want to get into breeding and make really big money, why don't they breed themselves or their teenage children, just think how much money they could sell the babies for :loopy:
Ott I know.... but sometimes I just have so little patience with silly people who think that they know better, and just seem unable to understand common sense and learn :rolleyes:

It makes me sick to. Its so sad to read these stories. People should be fined and never be allowed to own another pet.
Its true breed their children instead they are worth much more
sicko's :gag:

A girl i work with was telling me about her breeding plans with her staffy and i think becoause she knows i love dogs she thought i would approve. I told her all the facts along with the risk to the dogs and that she could end up looking after pups if mum rejected them. I also told her where she could get a neuter voucher. She went away and looked into it as she didn't believe. Two weeks later she came and told me she had got a voucher her sister had got one for her staffy and her sisters friend had got one for her staffy to. I was amazed amazed and thanked her for potentially keeping alot of dogs out of rescue in the future. A happy tale about those wanting to breed althouht few and far between.