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xultar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:05 AM
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I'm sitting on the side of the road with a Rottweiler lab mix who got hit by a car
Edited on Fri Apr-16-10 07:16 AM by xultar
I just got off the red eye from sfo. I'm on my way home still almost on airport property. I see a couple with a dog. I find a place to u turn and try to help. The other folks called the cops. Now I'm waiting and comforting the pooch. She is so awesome. I'm almost positive she'll be put down. She can't move her back left leg and hip. I gave her water and dog treats from my car. She is such a lover but I can't keep her. I'm blubbering.
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smokey nj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:08 AM
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1. Was she a stray or does she belong to the couple?
:hug:
Love to you and the poor pooch, xultar.
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xultar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:23 AM
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8. They were from Colorado in atl for the day They are going to Mexico on vaycay.
So she isn't theirs
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smokey nj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:27 AM
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10. Thanks for posting the photo in the OP
She's beautiful. I wish I could help the poor girl out. I'm glad you and the couple were able to give her some comfort at least. Stuff like this just rips my heart out.
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peacebird Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:09 AM
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2. poor baby....
<hugs>
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AndyA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:11 AM
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3. I'm so sorry to hear about the dog.
I hope she'll be OK, but you're very kind to try to provide some comfort to her during this time.

I have no patience or sympathy for people who allow their pets to wander loose, because that allows things like this to happen.

Thanks for being kind.
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eShirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:12 AM
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4. thank you for comforting her
:hug: :grouphug: :cry:
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xultar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:21 AM
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7. I posted a pix in the OP I wish I could keep her but o can't. She's gonna get put down
If I cannot find a rescue group to pick her up. I'm gonna make calls when I get home
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:26 AM
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9. Want me to look something up for you right now? Just give me some
direction. And you have a dear, kind heart, xultar. :hug:
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:15 AM
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5. Pass some more comfort vibes along from me, you puppy angel you. *hugs*
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handmade34 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:16 AM
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6. so sad
thanks for being with her.

I have a similar acorn woodpecker story but that one turned out ok...
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Mari333 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:32 AM
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11. she will get love and attention from a vet when the police come
hopefully she will make a recovery and someone will adopt her. I am going to put that out there as a prayer.if not, she will be welcomed by a greater love if she does not make it. Thats where i am putting my energy, that she is now in hands of love by you, and knows she isnt alone.
and if her body dies, well, then she is free to wander with other dogs in some greater place of love.
most importantly, she should not be made to suffer in pain. thank you for being with her.
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Kahuna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:32 AM
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12. Cute pooch. nt
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ET Awful Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:41 AM
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13. The poor thing :(
She is a beauty. Sending out good doggy vibes to her and you. Hopefully there's a rescue that can be contacted :(.
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ejpoeta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:45 AM
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14. i hope they can help this poor pup. i can tell you from experience
that dogs like this are the most loyal when they get a good home.
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whathehell Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:48 AM
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15. Xultar, she is so adorable...I would offer to take her if I didn't live so far away (Chicago)
If you take her to a "no-kill" shelter, she won't be put down!....She's a beautiful dog and Rotties are popular, so she'd probably get adopted.

You're a sweetheart to look after her!
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a la izquierda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:49 AM
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16. ...
i hate this stuff. breaks my heart.
would you mind giving an update? or maybe we don't want to know.
i'd rant about people and their pets, but it might make me go next door and scream at my neighbor for leaving her dog out all day...and i'm not in the mood to get arrested.
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unabelladonna Donating Member (483 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:51 AM
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17. you are an angel
she's a beautiful pup and thank goodness she isn't alone.
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xchrom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:53 AM
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18. Recommend
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Rockholm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 07:54 AM
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19. What a beautiful little girl. PLease keep us posted.
And if there is a way we can help. please let us know.
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xultar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 08:23 AM
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20. UPDATE. Animal Control has her. Shell be put down by the end of the day if
I cannot get a rescue group to take her. So I'm contacting everyone I can. I have until 2:30 b4 she goes to the Fulton county kill shelter :cry:
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NotThisTime Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 08:28 AM
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21. Did she have tags? While you are calling rescues, call vets & news organizations to try to get
coverage... Animal stories of abuse always seem to get coverage and someone typically does step forward.... I've got my own shelter problem at the moment :( All I can say is, there are good ones and bad ones.... ones that care and ones that don't.... good luck, I hope you can find her help.
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Rockholm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 08:30 AM
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23. Can she walk or is she in need of surgery?
Maybe get her posted on Facebook?
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xultar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 08:44 AM
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25. Facebook thOugh I hate it I think it is a great idea!!
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Rockholm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 09:11 AM
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26. I could go viral and maybe a good soul in ATL will rescue her.
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Rockholm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 10:42 AM
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37. If you get this on FB, let us know where you have posted it.
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Hell Hath No Fury Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 10:35 AM
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34. Get her out of animal control ASAP if you can --
Can you take her even temporarily?? Buy some time until you can get a group to take her? I can get my sister in Texas on this right away (she arranges rescues) but we will need a little bit of time. PM me.
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Arkansas Granny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 10:59 AM
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40. I hope your efforts are successful, but if they are not, remember that
you made a huge effort on her behalf. Also, being put down humanely is much better than dying a slow death on the side of the road, in pain and alone. This may not be much comfort to you right now, but I commend you for doing what you can. Good luck to you and to her.
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lukasahero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 11:00 AM
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41. Can you please post the animal shelter info?
I will post on FB and Twitter to my dog rescue friends. I can also send word to my own rescue group here who have contacts down in your area.
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Hell Hath No Fury Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 11:21 AM
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43. I think this is it:
Fulton County Animal Services
860 Marietta Blvd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Monday through Thursday - 11am to 7pm
Friday - 11:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday and Sunday - 10:00am to 5:00pm

Tel: 404-794-0358
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lukasahero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 12:43 PM
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44. Thanks
I need to know if the dog is there though. I'll put a tweet out to see who I have in the area but don't want people calling the shelter if the dog isn't there...

Thanks!
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Dappleganger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 08:30 AM
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22. Bless you
have done the same several times. Just know that you showed up in her life at just the right moment to give her love when she needs it the most.
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SocialistLez Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 08:32 AM
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24. Glad to hear YOU'RE okay
One of my favorite professors was struck by an ambulance when he was trying to put an injured dog into his car.

That dog is SO cute. I hate to hear she's going to be put down.
I'm looking at my dog as I type this...:-(
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northernlights Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 09:16 AM
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27. omg she's beautiful
thank you for helping her. Hopefully she'll find a shelter or sponsor before it's too late. Presumably no tags...maybe she slipped her collar. :cry:

Where is she? What state? How can we help her...she is beautiful. Just because she can't move her hip or pelvis doesn't mean it's a catastrophic injury...
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OnyxCollie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 09:16 AM
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28. That poor thing.
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northernlights Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 09:22 AM
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29. also petfinder forums -- the rescue forum
here is a link. Someone from here may be able to help.

http://www.petfinder.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=10&sid=a513c88f777107b26624a4168f3fd8dc
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Junkie Brewster Donating Member (301 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 09:28 AM
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30. Call Paces Ferry Veterinay Clinic
Call Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic at 770-436-9822. They do a lot of work with local rescue groups and will take emergency cases. They're really a terrific group of people. Ask for Dr. Ferrin or Dr. Whittle- he's usually in on Fridays.
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xultar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 10:39 AM
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36. Dialing!!! They referred me to ATL pet rescue and they don't think they'll
be able to take her.

Back to the drawing boards.
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hamsterjill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 09:35 AM
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31. I'm bawling for so many reasons!
I'm bawling because that is such a beautiful little face.

I'm bawling because I don't want her to die. I wish there was something that could be done.

I'm bawling because you took the time to help and most people wouldn't. It reminds me that there are still good people in the world.

I'm bawling because this situation gets repeated thousands and thousands of times because sometimes people are not careful enough with their pets.

Please, everyone, always be sure your pets are safely confined. Double check, and keep them safe.
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xultar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 10:28 AM
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33. I went to the bank before I went home and I blubbered in the bank.
I have snot all inside my sweatsuit jacket.

That shit is gonna need to soak.
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lumberjack_jeff Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 09:52 AM
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32. She looks exactly like the dog I lost last year
:cry:
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RamboLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 10:38 AM
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35. Awww damn - if there is any way she can be saved
This DU'er would be glad to contribute what I can to any fund for her care.

She looks a lot like my girl.
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xultar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 10:49 AM
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38. I'm trying. Calling. Emailing. :(
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hamsterjill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 10:51 AM
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39. So would I, and I bet there are others who would, too.
n/t
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northernlights Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 01:06 PM
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45. me too.
those sweet, sweet, kind eyes....exactly like my lab/chow/heinz57 shelter doggie.

I would happily donate what little I can to help her.
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Hell Hath No Fury Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 11:19 AM
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42. My sister just put an alert out --
Edited on Fri Apr-16-10 11:20 AM by Hell Hath No Fury
on her national rescue group mailing list -- will keep you posted on anything I hear.

Hell
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xultar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 03:23 PM
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46. The guy called me. She's got blood in her stool. I think that means some internal
injuries. I'm still working it.
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Vinca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 04:49 PM
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47. I checked back after seeing your post this morning.
If she has blood in her stool and is still alive and kicking, it must be treatable. What a sweet face on that dog. I hope she makes it and finds a home. She's really lucky you came along, that's for sure.
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