Help, I Need Advice ! Possible Dog Cruelty ?

I have regretted bringing my friend with me to adopt my dog for over a year now...She decided to take a puppy out of the litter also :( Her dog is a outdoor only dog with a car for shelter - not open mind you he takes shelter under it ! The pound had been called on numerous occasions but there is nothing they can do because they put a crate in there back room and clam is in a indoor dog ... So a dog house is not needed apparently, Her dog impregnated her friends dog who now has a litter of 7 puppies if that were not enough I went to see the puppies today ( I'm helping them re-home the puppies.) To my surprise when I visited the mother was covered in what appeared to be mange !!! She is in horrible condition The woman claims she is taking her dog to the vet and they told her that the hair loss was a result of the pregnancy I may not be a vet but I'm 90% sure the dog had mange ! She also claimed her family member was going to pour moter oil on the dog ??? I have Informed her how Dangoruse and illegal and cruel that is and she will not allow him to do it anymore but the fact she consider it is really scaring me !! Should I bring the Animal control into this ? I'm thinking of paying for the treatment but she refuses to surrender the dog If I pay for all medical expenses I want to be sure that the dog will not be in a home that would allow thing to get so bad ! The poor dog is nursing 7 puppies and is always itching !!! I don't know what to do ! If the pound takes her they will Put down because of the breed ( Chow ... ) This dog is a lover :) And in no way fits the stereotype given to chows I have no idea what to do in this situation, I don't want her to be killed but I also don't want to see her suffer ! Any advice is welcome and appreciated ! She is missing hair all over he body, Very little hair is left given a few week or so I forsee there being none left, And her skin is flacky ? With loss of hair around her eyes, ears, back, Legs, under belly I run a rescue from my home and have no problem paying for the medical bills but only if she would agree to surrender the dog to our rescue on paper and she will not do so !

I think you need to call the Humane Society or Animal Cruelty or someone. That poor dog needs proper care.

yes you can turn her into the cops that is animal cruelty. A dog with mange that is nursing puppies is just knocking on deaths door. CALL THE POLICE RIGHT AWAY. good luck

Since the dog now has a medical condition and puppies, you are likely to get a better response from Animal Control. You can remain anonymous, but definitely call. From what you have described, it does sound like mange. It wouldn't surprise me if the poor dog also has heartworms.

maybe if you don't want to get animal control into this you could go to the vet and ask for medication for mange ( I think you would have to bring in a sample of the dogs skin if possible, ya know just sort of scrap it off, if you can) and then give it to the dog yourself because it sounds like you have Access right? If in a week it looks like things are getting worse you should look for someone or yourself who can care for it if animal control take her away. Also I would suggest that your friends get their pets spayed and neutered. I hope this helped a little and good luck I hope the dog gets help or better.

You can always call for a "wellness" check of suspected abuse. Have the address & name available for them as well. You amy ask that your name be kept confidential as well to avoid any bad feelings. A call alerts owners they are aware of the problem.They will likely be asked to produce vaccine records & city/county tags.If the animal goes untreated, they will also likely be notified the animal will be confiscated & perhaps a fine.Depends on the area & laws in your area.

I'm glad you're the dog lover. Sounds like mange or ringworm. Some people just don't give a damn about their dogs and puppies. She was irresponsible for not spaying her in the first place. If you really love this dog, call Animal Control and tell them about the situation. Also inform them that you would be more than happy to take the dog once removed from her home. Puppies go quickly, but a mange dog won't. Try not to socialize with your "friend" anymore. You certainly don't need her.

Yes definitely call SD Animal Control: What would you do if this were a little child? You'd act immediately, yes? Unincorporated areas: (858) 694-3741 Carlsbad: (760) 438-2312 Del Mar: (858) 694-3741 Encinitas: (858) 694-3741 Poway: (858) 748-6600 San Diego (Neighborhood Code Compliance) (619) 236-5500 Santee: (858) 565-5200 Solana Beach: (858) 694-3741

get a hold petmeds.com and get her on prednisone 10 mg for 4 days and then 5 mg every other day for 2 weeks. Then slowly decrease . Mange will be given to the pups it is transfered by little mites and they are all doomed. Get a Chow resuce to help with advice. Mange is hard to get rid of it. I adopted a dog yrs ago and he had it and he had to be put down at 7 yrs old cause the prednisone was used daily. This was 30 yrs ago and was the wrong advice from the vet.It harden his arteries. Animal control will do nothing at all...untill she dies or has dead pups laying around rottening. Get the a reporter at your local TV station, put up flyers at night telling about this cruel woman.. Good luck! and God's speed!

Like someone else said you can call Animal Control or the Humane Society anonymously, Since you are the only one concerned enough for this mistreated animal , YOU , are the only link to some help for this nursing female. Even if you were to obtain the medicine, do you really believe this person would comply with the regimen? I can't dare to think what is being passed on to these innocent puppies... Best of luck

Of course it's cruelty...it's called neglect. Call the authorities asap. The hair loss could be an end result from the pregnancy due to malnutrition and puppy's leaching whatever nutrients she does have. Which ultimately means neglect. Please help this poor dog and her babies. It breaks my heart to hear a story like this.

You can try offering to buy the Chow. Obviously this person doesn't care much about the dog, and neither does your friend. To deal with your friend you can(if you live near her, if you don't see if you can get a neighbor to help)video tape the dog always outside. In hot weather, cold weather, rain, thunderstorms, the pound needs proof. Good luck on helping those poor dogs.

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