tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post922488437754414978..comments2024-02-28T23:27:13.346-08:00Comments on BAD RAP Blog: Foreclosure OrphansTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17654993049959218916noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-38911048663326396502009-05-07T22:24:00.000-07:002009-05-07T22:24:00.000-07:00i agree its terribly inhumane to just leave him be...i agree its terribly inhumane to just leave him behind, prosecution should pursue. at least in a shelter he would have a chance. though slim it would at least be a chance. and he wouldnt be starving in the harsh weather that could come.leighanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-35652371001629892302009-05-07T22:08:00.000-07:002009-05-07T22:08:00.000-07:00Regardless of what situation I might be in, I woul...Regardless of what situation I might be in, I would never pack up my stuff and leave my animals behind. When you choose to be a pet parent, you have a responsibility. LIke another poster wrote, I would live in my car before moving in somewhere that wouldn't take my dog. There are always solutions. Problem is most people are too lazy or overwhelmed to deal with it. <br />These stories just break my heart and I want to take them in. My own pit came to me as the result of losing her family in the economic downturn. I can't imagine giving her up. It's just not an option. Yet I see these all the time. As a volunteer a shelter, I see far too many beautiful older dogs that come in as "strays" that are never claimed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03038040754066070606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-58693113490281612282009-05-05T12:15:00.000-07:002009-05-05T12:15:00.000-07:00I agree with GigWriter. People should be prosecute...I agree with GigWriter. People should be prosecuted for leaving behind animals - it's cruelty. At least take him to a shelter or something, how could someone be so heartless?Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914540535668610657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-66306903906630526512009-05-04T15:35:00.000-07:002009-05-04T15:35:00.000-07:00It's hard to have sympathy for people who aban...It's hard to have sympathy for people who abandon dogs in locked foreclosed homes, or tied and left behind like this one.<br /><br />It makes you think these people are in dire straits because they are thoughtless and selfish. They probably went into their mortgage without calculating the risks and commitment, too.<br /><br />I am reading story after story from animal control officers & real estate agents finding dogs left to die, with bits of carpet and drywall in their mouths from eating anything they could find...claw marks and bite marks at closed doors and window sills. One family dumped a couch at a junk yard - with their pit bull tied to it. The dog was there for days before someone fortunately saw and rescued her.<br /><br />No matter the emergency, shouldn't they be prosecuted for inhumane acts like leaving animals to die slowly in excruciating pain?Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699932126176395881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-15428111775923409482009-05-04T11:57:00.000-07:002009-05-04T11:57:00.000-07:00my dogs are my heart and soul and to leave one beh...my dogs are my heart and soul and to leave one behind would be like leaving my heart and soul behind, literally. i too would live in a tent or car or with family or a hotel, before giving up on my babies. i have to go out of town for a few days for training for a job (dog grooming) soon and though i am excited about the job and my dogs will be at home with my husband, that will be hard enough for those few days. it is heartbreaking to know that someone could just leave him behind. i know it happens though, way too often. thank goodness willem is safe and i am certain he will find his furever home, with humans who will never let him down again.leighanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-31626362530822460272009-05-04T10:57:00.000-07:002009-05-04T10:57:00.000-07:00He looks like such a nice sweet dog. It is unfortu...He looks like such a nice sweet dog. It is unfortunate that these things have to happen to these poor animals.Animals Awayhttp://www.animalsaway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-32370589287791560612009-05-04T06:48:00.000-07:002009-05-04T06:48:00.000-07:00Ugh!! What a heartbreaking story but it todays eco...Ugh!! What a heartbreaking story but it todays economy its not an uncommon story. What a lover he is and a beautiful dog. As a loyal pitbull owner, I could NEVER, EVER leave my sweet girl behind. If I had to leave my home I would make sure she would come with me. Willem is on to bigger and better things now. I am sure he will find another loving home soon. He is too sweet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-86079441460473946722009-05-03T22:57:00.000-07:002009-05-03T22:57:00.000-07:00I bet he was owned by a family, where the kids tre...I bet he was owned by a family, where the kids treated the dog well, but the parents had a different view about animals. So when it was time to move, Mom and Dad said "tie him up" and the kids didn't have a say in the matter. I saw a lot of this when I lived in Camden. It's really heartbreaking.Boriqua Loca, JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03065108392799085722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-54215559440228805182009-05-03T20:29:00.000-07:002009-05-03T20:29:00.000-07:00Dear CJ,
What can we do to help you? Where are yo...Dear CJ,<br /><br />What can we do to help you? Where are you located at?<br /><br />Lynn in Northern CalifAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-4917644501495960192009-05-03T13:54:00.000-07:002009-05-03T13:54:00.000-07:00With a face like that, I can't imagine that anyone...With a face like that, I can't imagine that anyone could pass him up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-52174755961443810342009-05-03T13:50:00.000-07:002009-05-03T13:50:00.000-07:00http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/200...http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/07/02/pet_index/<br /><br />This is an interview with the director of the shelter where I volunteer, from July 2008. It has only gotten worse. Please don't be too hard on the people; they come in in tears.Diannehttp://www.warl.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-3750786153845849412009-05-03T10:27:00.000-07:002009-05-03T10:27:00.000-07:00I have very little sympathy for people who leave t...I have very little sympathy for people who leave their dogs behind. DOGS are part of your committed family.I have been part of too many rescues where the dogs where left behind and were bags of bones by the time we found them... I am currently living this nightmare and I am still battling to keep my home. I am an emotional wreck over this as trying to find housing for my family which includes 3 pits has been a degrading and disheartening uber nightmare ..most owners do not have a problem renting to people who are responsible owners its the insurance companies who dictate what breed they will insure so owners hands are tied...which means no one will rent to me..I will live in my car before I give up dogs....<br />I wish there was a government grant for doggie foster/orphangae programs for people who have lost thier jobs and home due to issues that were beyond their control (jobs being sent overseas) so that they can place their dogs in a safe loving atomopshere (temp shelter,) they can come visit them every day and continue being a part of thier dogs life until they can all be back together again and able to live that "American Dream again"..... thanks for saving this Willem....Pit Bull Ambassadorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15889974083691234800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-30422863251981390432009-05-03T09:01:00.000-07:002009-05-03T09:01:00.000-07:00I'm sorry, it just makes me angry, I can't feel ba...I'm sorry, it just makes me angry, I can't feel bad for the people. I live in the foreclosure capital of the country, Cape Coral, Florida and I was foreclosed on also. We now live in a rental with the 3 pit mixes we rescued in the past 10 years, AND two senior foster pits and one NUTTY rescue English Bull Terrier (who thank god, has a new home in SC as soon as we drive him up), SIX dogs in a rental with a great landlord. It CAN be done, but I would have lived in my pickup or in a tent also before giving up my dogs. They are my FAMILY, they will always be there for me and I will ALWAYS be there for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-72519571235811858352009-05-03T05:27:00.000-07:002009-05-03T05:27:00.000-07:00Every time I read a story like this , I want to br...Every time I read a story like this , I want to bring the dog home. Willem is no exception. However, I`m in Ontario , have a Bully already and would be run out of town if I brought in a second one. Laws are bad around here. I wish all good things for Willem . He looks like he will make a great best friend to some lucky family.<br />You are fighting the good fight.<br />Thankyou from Kira and me.Heather Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-5325037959056750762009-05-03T05:12:00.000-07:002009-05-03T05:12:00.000-07:00What a sweet face. Thank you for taking him in. ...What a sweet face. Thank you for taking him in. There are no words suitable for print for the people who think that dogs are mere items to be left behind. <br /><br />When I made my choice to have my sweet boy, it was a for better or worse situation. I cut back, I sacrifice so that my little guy is happy and healthy. That is what responsible ownership is about<br /><br />I hope that Willem gets his happy ever after soon. <br /><br />Leila<br />Richmond, VALeilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06862493806470924419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-73797626182519408262009-05-03T01:59:00.000-07:002009-05-03T01:59:00.000-07:00He is so handsome. My heart breaks when I read the...He is so handsome. My heart breaks when I read these stories. Dogs deserve better...<br /><br />I look forward to reading more about this gentleman as you learn more about him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-8507995427101655362009-05-03T01:39:00.000-07:002009-05-03T01:39:00.000-07:00I love you so much for things like this. Willem lo...I love you so much for things like this. Willem looks much like my big baby. I know just how confused and heartbroken he would be if that happened to him. I am clicking your paypal link right now to send Willem some dog treats and a squeak toy. He is a beautiful boy, and I am sure he will make you proud!who wouda thunk it??https://www.blogger.com/profile/15782361867045442829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-58544905309094662182009-05-03T01:05:00.000-07:002009-05-03T01:05:00.000-07:00oh gosh, I knew the foreclosures were bad. I didn'...oh gosh, I knew the foreclosures were bad. I didn't know the numbers were that high.<br /><br />Sweet boy!<br /><br />I'll be bringing treats when I visit.Kirsten https://www.blogger.com/profile/03014045814289948197noreply@blogger.com