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DH went to visit his friend a few hours away they only see each other twice a year.
When DH got there his friend had 3 dogs locked outside in the pouring rain with no shelter. DH asked why they were there and the friend said they were his he bought them as puppies from a family who were struggling he got them for his gf but then he dumped her and she said she didn't want them anyway and left the friend with them.
DH asked could he bring the dogs in and friend complained but did it in the end.
DH couldn't see any dog things in the house and the dogs were rather thin .Turned out the dogs sleep outside in all weathers and food is just chucked for them when the friend feel likes it.
One of them banged the door with its nose and friend screamed at them to shut up grabbed a picture frame and chucked it at them. The friend didn't seem to care and told DH to mind his own business.
DH went to check them out and they were very timid at first but they got used to him and were very sweet. DH asked could he take one and keep it and then they could try and find a rescue centre for the other two.
Friend said if DH wanted them he could have them all and if DH didn't take them he would just leave them in a river.
DH call his friend a prick and has brought all three back with him.
They are lovely dogs 2 are 10 month old Labrador cross and the other is a 12 month old Labrador. They are very sweet but it does look like they have been beaten by friend.
DH has gone to get some dog supplies to get them through the night with us. I was hoping you could tell me what to get and tell me what to do next.
Thank you
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HELP DH has just appeared with 3 dogs
6tantrumsaday · 14/02/2014 18:47
What a lovely man! (Although his choice of friends appears a bit suspect 
)
For tonight I would buy some very bland food, labelled sensitive (or even just give them some cooked chicken with rice) and not give them too much at once. Their digestion will be all over the place, they probably have worms and a sudden overload, especially of something rich, will make them react badly. Some old towels or similar will make serviceable beds for now. Tomorrow they need to be seen by a vet ideally, for a check, worming etc. They can see if the dogs are microchipped too
As for next steps, it depends what your longer term aim is. Are you intending to keep one or all. 3 adolescent labs is an ENORMOUS ask! especially with such a poor start, no training probably etc and most likely behavioural issues due to the cruelty to work through. Unless you are massively experienced and have the time to devote hours and hours to the cause then rehoming two at least in most sensible.
A breed specific rescue would be a great first step. Also consider whether you want to inform the dog warden and report the miserable piece of scum who did this
Your DH is a beauty. And so are you for joining him in doing the right thing. You don't need internet strangers like me and other MNers to tell you this, but credit where credit's due and all that. He was very brave to suggest taking them away.
The advice so far sounds very sensible, especially the chicken or sensitive food suggestion.
I just wanted to express my support and admiration for both of you. For the time that those dogs are with you, they will know more love and affection than the whole of the time that the horrible man had them. Have a great weekend, although perhaps more expensive than you might have planned, and have some lovely cuddles with those lovely doggies.
for you and DH and 
for the dogs.
Oh and please report the twunt! 
To you and you DearestH 
Oh, bless your DH - good for him!!
First port of call will be to get them all scanned for microchips, just in case someone out there is looking for them. Dogs Trust are fab and there are breed-specific rescues out there who will be able to advise you. If they stay with you for the time being, you may find that behavioural niggles will emerge after a few days/weeks when they find their feet and start to relax and show their true colours, but then again you might not! You might be able to find a rescue that will give you backup and behavioural advice and help to find them a home but let you foster them in the meantime. I have some contacts in rescue and could get them to ask around if you want to give your rough whereabouts.
Aww what a lovely dh you have. Poor dogs 
friend needs reporting to stop him getting dogs again. Well at least for some time.
I hope it all works out for you and them.
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