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Comment from Jim Wile
You are a kind soul, Wendy. It's admirable what you did for these poor neglected dogs, who your cruel, negligent neighbors probably left to die without regard for the dogs' torture or their neighbors' sanity for having to put up with the endless barking. Why get pets in the first place if that's how they will be treated?
This was a beautifully written, sad story of human cruelty and a wonderful woman who came to these poor dogs' rescue. Jim
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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You are a kind soul, Wendy. It's admirable what you did for these poor neglected dogs, who your cruel, negligent neighbors probably left to die without regard for the dogs' torture or their neighbors' sanity for having to put up with the endless barking. Why get pets in the first place if that's how they will be treated?
This was a beautifully written, sad story of human cruelty and a wonderful woman who came to these poor dogs' rescue. Jim
Comment Written 08-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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Thank you Jim, for a most encouraging review. I was told they got them to be guard dogs! Which explains why they are not treated with affection. But if they bark all night when the owners are away, it lets everyone know they are away! Yesterday afternoon when I took more food they came to the fence and stood quietly while I lowered it down to them. If they jumped their heads would be level with mine. I think they are intelligent and would be easy to train. It?s such a shame. Thanks again.
Wendy
Comment from Mary Vigasin
You have a heart of gold in keeping those dogs alive. The owners should not have dogs if they leave them to fend for themselves.
In reading this, I thought, what if they abandoned these dogs for good?
If they do return, can you report them so they will be warned not to do this again?
It boils me to no end that these dogs are treated.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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You have a heart of gold in keeping those dogs alive. The owners should not have dogs if they leave them to fend for themselves.
In reading this, I thought, what if they abandoned these dogs for good?
If they do return, can you report them so they will be warned not to do this again?
It boils me to no end that these dogs are treated.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 08-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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I hope to have a "good" conversation with them when they return and warn them about contacting the animal shelter. Don?t know if it will do any good. It makes me very upset and angry on behalf of all animals who are victims of human negligence. Thank you very much for reviewing, Mary, I appreciate it.
Wendy
Comment from Sanku
You must be an extra ordinarily kind soul and a lover of dogs. You have taken a lot of trouble to look after the dogs abandoned by your neighbours .perhaps they knew about your kind soul and was taking advantage of that.
Love you Hugs .
I would really like to know what they say when they return.Will watch this space
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You must be an extra ordinarily kind soul and a lover of dogs. You have taken a lot of trouble to look after the dogs abandoned by your neighbours .perhaps they knew about your kind soul and was taking advantage of that.
Love you Hugs .
I would really like to know what they say when they return.Will watch this space
Comment Written 08-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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Thank you very much Sanku. I greatly appreciate the six stars. That is indeed an honour. Apparently they got them to be guard dogs, but if they bark all night when the owners are away it lets everyone know they are not at home! But that explains the lack of affection. Last night when I lowered more food to them they came over and just stood quietly, waiting. No growling or jumping. I was quite moved. Thank you again.
Wendy
Comment from Julie Lau
Wendy, you are an absolute saint! But how could ANYONE ignore those poor, poor dogs? Except of course a deaf person. The RSPCA is an alternative - they would take the dogs away and care for them: of course in the neighbours' eyes you would then be The Bad Guy (people, honestly!), not that the RSPCA would tell them. Have they at least stopped barking so much?
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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Wendy, you are an absolute saint! But how could ANYONE ignore those poor, poor dogs? Except of course a deaf person. The RSPCA is an alternative - they would take the dogs away and care for them: of course in the neighbours' eyes you would then be The Bad Guy (people, honestly!), not that the RSPCA would tell them. Have they at least stopped barking so much?
Comment Written 08-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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Thank you. What a lovely review. I gave them more kibble for dinner, they waited patiently while I lowered it down in the dish, and they both came up quietly and looked very calm. Very little barking or growling this afternoon. The couple of times Bear did it when I was outside, I said "Bear, no!" And he stopped!! Still no one at home. But I will speak to them when they do get back. I think the dogs are intelligent and would be very easy to train with lots of love and some firmness. They must be bored out of their minds. Thanks again. I fear they might spend a lot of time in cages if the RSPCA took them and that would be worse. I?ll try to get alongside the owners.
Wendy
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I so hope that you can connect with the neighbours and influence their behaviour. Must say, I adopted a dog from the pound and he would eat ANYTHING but kibble, including a carrot, plastic bags & sand (because it was in a bucket).
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Yes he probably only got kibble at the pound. That was was all I had any quantity of. Now I have chicken plus a loaf of dog meat as well. With the quantities they are meant to have according to the guidelines it?ll cost a bit. I don?t mind. I think they?ve been on minimal rations all their lives though.
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Poor things. They're lucky to have you looking out for them.
Comment from Ginda Simpson
What a loving soul you are. I am not at all surprised that you have come up with a solution that eases your concern and gives the dogs both nourishment and the comfort of someone who cares. It is the best idea ever for introducing the difficult conversation that lies ahead. And maybe this blessing will bring positive results.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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What a loving soul you are. I am not at all surprised that you have come up with a solution that eases your concern and gives the dogs both nourishment and the comfort of someone who cares. It is the best idea ever for introducing the difficult conversation that lies ahead. And maybe this blessing will bring positive results.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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Please pray it will bring something good. I don?t like confrontation at all. I gave them more food tonight and they came up and quietly waited while I lowered the dish down to their side of the fence where they could reach it. I was quite moved. Thanks for such a lovely review, so supportive.
Wendy
Comment from Paul McFarland
I think that you will find that your neighbors are not going to be very friendly with you. Those two dogs are going to be your friends, while your neighbors may give you a hard time. I have no really close neighbors, and that's the way I like it.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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I think that you will find that your neighbors are not going to be very friendly with you. Those two dogs are going to be your friends, while your neighbors may give you a hard time. I have no really close neighbors, and that's the way I like it.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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They greet me when I walk past with Sunny. That?s about it. I don?t want confrontation as that won?t serve any purpose, but I do feel I should say something even if they don?t like me. I will still stand on my box and talk to the dogs while they?re at work! I?m a crazy lady!!
The dogs came and stood quietly while I lowered down some more kibble for their dinner. I was quite moved.
All our other neighbours are really nice.
Wendy
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
Wendy, what a remarkable story, yet so sad. I loved the way you described each account ofitMakes me wonder if it somehow was a mix up w the person they asked to watch them. And yet you seem to have some evidence of abuse by the owners even when they're home.
Bless your great big beautiful heart. I think there is danger of someone becoming very attached. I'm not just talking about you, but those poor food and love starved creatures that just needed an owner such as you. Shame on those that get pets and don't care properly. Awesome story and descriptions of details! Even better is the author.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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Wendy, what a remarkable story, yet so sad. I loved the way you described each account ofitMakes me wonder if it somehow was a mix up w the person they asked to watch them. And yet you seem to have some evidence of abuse by the owners even when they're home.
Bless your great big beautiful heart. I think there is danger of someone becoming very attached. I'm not just talking about you, but those poor food and love starved creatures that just needed an owner such as you. Shame on those that get pets and don't care properly. Awesome story and descriptions of details! Even better is the author.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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They?ve always been neglected. No love, just yelled at for growling and hurling themselves at the fence. I?m going to try and have a word with the owners when they return. The dogs come quietly to me now when I stand on my box and look over the fence. Another time I told Bear "No!" when he growled and he stopped straight away so he got lots of praise. I think he would be easy to train. But that?s out of my control. Thanks so much for your lovely review and supportive words.
Wendy
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I think I would have done the same thing. Not sure how many neighbors you have, or how friendly you are with them, but perhaps you could approach the dog owners as a group and plead with them to take care of their animals. You're feeding them, so you are now their best friend.
Again, this is heartbreaking. Do they have shade and shelter in their yard? I know there is only so much you can do. You're a good person, Wendy.
Good luck with this continued dilemma.
Pam
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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I think I would have done the same thing. Not sure how many neighbors you have, or how friendly you are with them, but perhaps you could approach the dog owners as a group and plead with them to take care of their animals. You're feeding them, so you are now their best friend.
Again, this is heartbreaking. Do they have shade and shelter in their yard? I know there is only so much you can do. You're a good person, Wendy.
Good luck with this continued dilemma.
Pam
Comment Written 08-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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Their courtyard has shade, and protects them from rain (and the hail storm a couple of days ago), and there are some shade trees. These owners keep pretty much to themselves. We get on well with all our other neighbours, and even these ones greet me well when I am walking past with Sunny. But we aren?t close at all. But all the other neighbours are pretty old and don?t want to make waves (and some are deaf so don?t actually hear the dogs growling and barking.) As soon as I see the owners back I will have a word with them, try to keep it positive, but at the same time try to get them to see the need for more care.
Wendy
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very nicely written. Good work.
It's very kind of you to take on those two dogs. Too bad that the owners are (probably) not the type to reimburse you for the Kibble.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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Very nicely written. Good work.
It's very kind of you to take on those two dogs. Too bad that the owners are (probably) not the type to reimburse you for the Kibble.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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No, I very much doubt it, but I don?t mind. To me it?s worth it to look after the dogs as best I can and I will try to talk about the situation with them when they get back. Thank you Wayne. I appreciate your taking the time to read and review with supportive comments.
Wendy
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
You have offered these dogs help to keep them alive Wendy as you love dogs and your kindness has helped them. Your neighbours should be reported to the authorities because they should be banned from owning animals and if this situation does not come to light, then they will continue their cruelty. These dogs could have died had it not been for you and the neighbour does not care and will not thank you for watering and feeding them. Have they done this before? It is a difficult situation that you have shared with us Wendy, love Dolly x
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You have offered these dogs help to keep them alive Wendy as you love dogs and your kindness has helped them. Your neighbours should be reported to the authorities because they should be banned from owning animals and if this situation does not come to light, then they will continue their cruelty. These dogs could have died had it not been for you and the neighbour does not care and will not thank you for watering and feeding them. Have they done this before? It is a difficult situation that you have shared with us Wendy, love Dolly x
Comment Written 08-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2023
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I?ll try to talk with them when they get back, and try to keep it positive. I don?t think they?ve been away before, certainly not for this long. But if the dogs are taken to an animal shelter they?ll likely spend a lot of time in cages because of their growling and snarling. Interestingly when I told Bear "No!" this afternoon when he started growling, he stopped immediately. He comes to me now when I stand on my box and look over the fence. I don?t think he?s a bad dog. He just needs some love and training.
Thanks so much for this review. I appreciate it.
Wendy
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and suggestions. I will try speaking with them first and let them know how serious it is and that I was planning to report them.
Wendy