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"Wolfy" on death row - would I be unreasonable to swoop in?

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Boobz · 17/02/2011 12:09

We live in Sudan and some friends took in some street dogs (strays) a while back when they were about to get shot by the police (who cull them here every few months). They went on holiday and came back to find female pregnant (oops - they had been told by vet that she was too young to get pregnant! - not very pleased with vet as you can imagine).

Female had 8 puppies. They are now 4 months old. All but 1 has found a new home (Wolfy) and he is due to be put to sleep tonight as these friends already have 4 dogs in total and can't keep any more.

I have a DH, 2 kids under 2 and a crazy Weimaraner. Loopy - she drives me mad - I often wish I didn't have a dog (although I do love her dearly, deep down). I really don't have the time for a 6th member of the family, and it's already going to cost us a fortune to ship Jackson, our dog, back to the UK via France in 18 months time. We can't really afford to do it again with Wolfy.

But poor Wolfy. How unlucky is he that all his 7 brothers and sisters found a home and he didn't? Can I let him be destroyed tonight? [remembers final scene from Marley and Me and weeps].

Or should I say sod it, what's one more, and take him in?

[torn emoticon]

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fivegomadindorset · 17/02/2011 12:11

Say sod it, you know deep, deep, deep down that you will regret it.

switchtvoffdosomelessboring · 17/02/2011 12:13

The hard hearted bitch in me says no. Rationally, you don't really want the dog and it will cost a fortune and will have to spent time in quarantine.

What does your DH think?

oldwomaninashoe · 17/02/2011 12:18

Take him in and try,try, try, to find him a home.

Thing is you just never know whats round the corner, you might find him a suitable home given a bit more time.

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Boobz · 17/02/2011 12:18

He says that if he hasn't got a home, we can take him. He is a softy.

Raiontally I don't want another dog, but poor poor mite. He's so friendly and Jackson would love a play mate...

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Boobz · 17/02/2011 12:19

I guess that's an option oldwoman - a stay of execution for a while. But then if we don't find anyone, WE would be the executioners!

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MrsBethel · 17/02/2011 12:25

It'd cost a fortune to ship him to the UK.

Give 50% of that amount to a charity that saves the sight of vulnerable children. Let your friends put the dog down.

Ephiny · 17/02/2011 12:33

I probably would take him if I could, though I would be thinking about the money and how many other dogs that could save, you can't save them all sadly :(

VinegarTits · 17/02/2011 12:41

Save him you know you want to

yankeelover · 17/02/2011 12:44

I would have to save him :(

TheSecondComing · 17/02/2011 12:56

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southmum · 17/02/2011 12:58

OP I hope you ignore MrsBethel - bringing other charites into this situation is irrelevant. I also assume MrsBethel does not buy any clothing except for the bare minimum of loin cloth and ivy leaves and gives the saved money to charity yes? Hmm

Back to OP - If you can afford it then take him in. I can tell from your posts that you desperately want to help, I would want to aswell and I am sure he will pay you back 1000 times.

DooinMeCleanin · 17/02/2011 13:00

I'd have to take him too. I couldn't live with myself knowing I'd allowed a dog to be shot when I could have stepped in to help.

kreecherlivesupstairs · 17/02/2011 13:01

Allow him to be euthanised. Otherwise, you'll not only have the expense of shipping him, you will need to have his nuts cut off so he can't make another bitch pregnant.
It is hard I know, DH adopted a wadi dog when we lived in Oman. Unfortunately, the one he adopted was one of about 15 that took over our garden. They all looked the same. TBH, it was a relief when the men came round to sort them out.

deepbluewave · 17/02/2011 13:02

save him save him save him!!!!
I will get slated for this, but I dont care about money when it comes to animals.

Very few people really care for animals and even less give money to charities to help them.

Cant you take care of Wolfy, until he gets another home? The others found one, he may just need more time.
I know you cant save them all- but if a sad sack of an animal crosses my path- then I will go out my way to help them.

lemonbeaver · 17/02/2011 13:02

Please don't put him to sleep Sad

tyzer2001 · 17/02/2011 13:02

Take the dog. Please.

MrsBethel I do not like you.

Odelay · 17/02/2011 13:03

save him, two aren't much more trouble than one

(shipping costs aside)

deepbluewave · 17/02/2011 13:08

woohoo! So we have all agreed!

You have to save him. Poor little Wolfy.

spikeycow · 17/02/2011 13:20

What deepbluewave said. Oh and I don't like MrsBethal either. People who only care about children and not animals are knuckledraggers, they are only developed enough to care about their own species. They can't see it though, they probably think they are lovely Smile

Ephiny · 17/02/2011 13:20

Actually the more I think about it, I am more sure I would take him, just because you can't save every dog doesn't mean it's right to turn your back on the one in front of you right now desperately needing help.

At least you can buy him a bit more time to find a permanent home...

curlymama · 17/02/2011 13:21

Save him.

tyzer2001 · 17/02/2011 13:22

Agreed, Epiphany. To me, my dogs are like my children. And if I had the chance to feed a starving child, I wouldn't say 'No, because I can't feed all the starving children'. One drop is not an ocean - but is one drop towards an ocean.

Yukana · 17/02/2011 13:41

Even if I don't like dogs personally, it always brings me to tears even thinking about animals feeling sad or hurt. I believe that they have feelings and thoughts too, and when I think of an animal dying... thinking it's alone, I just burst into tears.

Try and take him in if you can.

Original poster
Boobz · 17/02/2011 13:46

We have phoned the friends and say we will take him over the weekend and see how he gets on with Jackson and the kids, and if he's not too much trouble, he will become family member #6.

If it's all not copable with then we shall house him until we can find a home (and hope we don't get too attached in the mean time!)

Thanks for helping me come to this conclusion - I think I was always going to get there, but it's nice to see others think I'm not bonkers for considering it!

Phew, wolfy will not die tonight. I can sleep at night now.

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IHateLivingHere · 17/02/2011 13:49

I really don't like Mrs Bethel, Kreecherlivesupstairs and The Second Coming.... Wink

How will she feel if she does let them put Wolfy to sleep? She'll regret it forever, FFS! Any dog lover, (and she obviously is one), would. I know I would.

Two is good Boobz :)

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