nexusdee Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Thanks. It's not that I'm being heartless, I support 2 animal charities, but I just wonder when it's wise to say 'enough is enough' with a particular animal, no matter how heart-breaking their story. If the money that's poured into them could save multiples of younger, fitter animals, is that not a better, more humane option? After all as they say 'there's no substitute for youth' For the simple reason yes we could say that & instead donate to another animal & then someone else would come along & give details of some other deserving cause & before you know it have spent all your time fretting about which is the more deserving cause & don't actually donate anything. It's like rescues do you think the rescue that caters solely for elderly dogs should close its doors? How do rescues pick which dogs to save & which not to? My relative rescued her dog at 12 year old he lived until he was 22 years old, she had more time with him then if she got another dog as a pup. Not everyone wants a young dog, maybe they elderly themselves. At the end of the day people donate for something that means something to them & I personally don't believe that just because a dog is elderly or disabled it showed just be thrown away. But that is my belief & just the same as what a person donates their money to then what is right for one won't be right for another but it doesn't mean one is right & one is wrong Edited June 13, 2013 by nexusdee … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabcakes Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 For the simple reason yes we could say that & instead donate to another animal & then someone else would come along & give details of some other deserving cause & before you know it have spent all your time fretting about which is the more deserving cause & don't actually donate anything. It's like rescues do you think the rescue that caters solely for elderly dogs should close its doors? How do rescues pick which dogs to save & which not to? My relative rescued her dog at 12 year old he lived until he was 22 years old, she had more time with him then if she got another dog as a pup. Not everyone wants a young dog, maybe they elderly themselves. At the end of the day people donate for something that means something to them & I personally don't believe that just because a dog is elderly or disabled it showed just be thrown away like button ...wares the like button Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkana Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Thanks. It's not that I'm being heartless, I support 2 animal charities, but I just wonder when it's wise to say 'enough is enough' with a particular animal, no matter how heart-breaking their story. If the money that's poured into them could save multiples of younger, fitter animals, is that not a better, more humane option? After all as they say 'there's no substitute for youth' So you want him putting to sleep, then? Yes, that is bloody heartless! Sorry, but it's not a lot to ask for him to spend the last few months of his life in a foster/permanent home. All he needs is some treatment for mange (which he is currently receiving in the pound), some decent food to help him gain some weight, and a good secure home to live out what life he has left. Hardly expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natzzz Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 So you want him putting to sleep, then? Yes, that is bloody heartless! Sorry, but it's not a lot to ask for him to spend the last few months of his life in a foster/permanent home. All he needs is some treatment for mange (which he is currently receiving in the pound), some decent food to help him gain some weight, and a good secure home to live out what life he has left. Hardly expensive! I was going to post pretty much the same thing. I don't believe anyone who has donated has done so with the view that he will go on to live a long and happy life, I didn't. The younger dogs stand a better chance of adoption or a rescue place. Who is going to want to pay out good money for this poor old boy? Not many. He deserves someone to look after him properly, treat him well and give him a good last few years. If most of his fees were paid for a rescue would be more likely to give him a space I think. If his medical issues are treatable then I can't see why not. If a rescue can get him out I will gladly volunteer to come and spend time with him, walk him and help out with him until a home is found! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBiz Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 So you want him putting to sleep, then? Yes, that is bloody heartless! Sorry, but it's not a lot to ask for him to spend the last few months of his life in a foster/permanent home. All he needs is some treatment for mange (which he is currently receiving in the pound), some decent food to help him gain some weight, and a good secure home to live out what life he has left. Hardly expensive! I don't want him put to sleep, any more than I 'want' countless thousands of animals to be killed every year because no one wants them. I was simply putting a point of view (for which I'd rightly propheside I'd be 'shot down in flames') that there should always be consideration given to how best to use finite resources. I was expressing my doubt that an elderly dog with chronic health problems and a propensity to escape, represented best use of said resources. Not a very 'fur baby' take on things I know, but possibly a more practical one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee84 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Oh blimey, what to do? I don't have pets, never have, but I can't ignore this little one eyed boy. He so deserves a lovely home. Thing is, the poor lad's pts date is "imminent". When's that then? What if we almost raise the dosh - £150? - and then they put him to sleep before it's raised? How long have we got? I don't really mind if my donation goes to help another dog BUT I really want it to help Samson 'cos no-one will rescue him. (No, I can't - I don't even like dogs - I'm scared of them and they whiff a bit, never mind the hairs on the sofa) Does the rescue go and get him out? The details are so sketchy and I would rather my hard earned dosh is actually used for this old boy (and then I can stop coming on this blinking thread). Duckegg Hi Duckegg, The funds that are raised for him through Pounds for Poundies can be used in a number of ways: (i) They can be used to pay for an emergency boarding kennel which costs around £6 per day on a temporary basis until he finds a rescue space/forever home (ii) All rescues are struggling, so rescues are more likely to take a dog in if he comes with "funds" to help cover their costs of getting him vaccinated, castrated and chipped according to their policy (iii) Some rescues refuse to take a dog unless it is vaccinated (for obvious reasons) so the funds could go towards this (iv) Rescue places are sought out all over the country, so if a rescue space in Brighton is offered then we will take it but will have to cover the fuel costs of the volunteer(s) that transports the dog there. I hope this makes sense and helps clarify things. His put to sleep date is looming but I can assure you that we will not be pts without notice, and definitely not if there are people actively searching for a rescue space and donating funds for him. The staff at Sheffield Pound are fantastic and will do everything in their power to get the dogs out - PTS really is a last resort- but obviously only if people help. We had a case a couple of months ago, an eldery staffie called Mr Grey - no hope for him you would think- due to be PTS within 48 hours. We got him down to a fantastic rescue in Norwich with the help of volunteers and Pounds for Poundies, and he's now called Arthur and due to be adopted by his new family very soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexusdee Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) I get the impression from your posts that you believe that spending money on disabled & elderly dogs is wasteful & I can understand that, but once you start playing the who deserves it more game then I guarantee it would just escalate - why should rescues waste precious resources on staffy breeds, Rottweilers etc at all, after all its obvious they are on the whole hard to rehome breeds, just put them down & save the resources for more adoptable dogs, which could move on to just put mixed breeds down as pedigrees are more adoptable & then have dogs put down that aren't neutered or require some basic medical care as the dog next to it doesn't need any of that & then before you know it you're spending so much time picking & choosing you don't save any. I chose Samson because he means something to me & if my donation helps to him only spending a few months with a family before he passes away then I'm happy with that & consider it money well spent Edited June 14, 2013 by nexusdee my phone can't spell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyh Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Well said Nexusdee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel22 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I agree with nexusdee. I too consider it money well spent. Yes, Samson has a few health issues but it's easily treatable. It's not like he's in constant pain or won't recover from his problems. As for escaping, thats because people kept leaving the door/gate open. Any dog can escape through an open gate, it's not as if he's some kind of Houdini! If his new owners take more care in making sure no gates are left open, then he won't be able to keep getting out. I think he deserves a chance to live out his final days in a warm, comfortable home. And i really hope he gets that chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckegg Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Thanks for the info Peewee. I guess I have no excuse for not donating a few pounds. There goes this weekend's Sauvignon etc. All for a good cause of course. (pesky thread!). Duckegg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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