I got talking to an elderly lady who lives nearby,normally only say hello in passing but she began talking to the children and we had a chat. Seems her son, who comes in and out of her life sporadically has left his most recent partner, turned up at hers with a bag and a beautiful labrador and has now disappeared again, leaving the dog with her.
The dog is just lovely, really gentle nature, loved my children. The dog seemed desperate to be loved,kept giving her paw and giving all her toys to the children.
The lady needs to re home the dog and it did cross my mind to maybe re home her with us. I asked to spend some time with the dog and I really liked her.
My husband came with me and we tried to walk her and unfortunately she pulled Like a train and I couldn't hold onto her.
Whilst we were out in the light I also noticed how terribly swollen and itchy her ears were, with no fur on the back of them.she is over weight and her coat is very dull,dry with dandruff? And is falling out in handfuls.
Husband said we can't have her as she is in poor condition and the children and I couldn't walk her. The children said they didn't like her because of her very strong pulling and her looking quite unkempt.
I just feel terribly sorry for her, she has obviously been bred from and then passed from pillar to post and yet she still is so loving and friendly.
I am very worried how they will re home this dog and I know it's none of my business but if they will let me I'd like to try and make sure she at least goes to a reputable rescue. Should I offer some help or keep out of it.