Rescued pups from the Tucson desert

I wish some Arizona or Pima County or any county legislator would have the balls to make backyard breeding a big fine or a crime. Of course, I don’t know — in this case — if it’s a backyard breeder but that would be a good place to start. Then there are people who want puppies but then it’s more than they bargained for. Thanks to the good Samaritan who turned them into the HSSA.

from the press release

Six 7-week-old puppies were dumped with no food, no water and left for dead in a cardboard box in the middle of the Tucson desert.

While geo-caching, a good Samaritan discovered one puppy wandering around near the cardboard box, most likely in search of food. When he approached the box he could hear whimpering and to his shock found the puppies overheated and starving. One of the puppies in the box had already died; one was extremely dehydrated and lethargic while the other four waited patiently to be found.

All six of the puppies were brought to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. The puppies were extremely weak and shortly after arrival another puppy was lost to dehydration. The remaining four puppies were provided with food, water, fluids and are recovering in foster care.

“If this Samaritan hadn’t brought the remaining puppies in when he had, all of them would have died” said Samantha Esquivel Public Relations Lead.
The puppies will stay in foster care until they are at a healthy weight and ready for adoption.

Animal dumping is cruelty and it is a crime. Please take the time to stay cognizant and anonymously report any animal cruelty you see by calling the Animal Cruelty Taskforce of Southern Arizona at 520-547-0260 or call 88-CRIME.

The HSSA would also like to remind people as it warms up dogs and cats will be going into heat and it is the prime time for litters to be born.

Don’t litter! Please remember to spay and neuter your animal. The HSSA provides low-cost spay and neuter surgery to the public. To schedule your appointment please call 520.327.6088, ext. 137.

My life is worth saving

Animal dumping is a crime. This pup is fortunate that he was found in time to be saved.

from the press release

Puppy dumped in park trash can

When Oscar’s owner put him in a plastic bag, did the trusting pup think it was a game? What happened next was anything but fun.

During one of the coldest weeks this winter, Oscar, an 8-week-old pit bull-mix, was tossed out like a piece of trash. Left in a garbage can at Reid Park, this sweet puppy lucked out when he was discovered by a local vending company worker who decided to take a late lunch at the park. Saving this lucky pup’s life, the man delivered to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona.

It was mid-January, when temperatures were ice cold and Oscar’s chances of survival were slim to none. The pup also has a deformed back foot; he is missing bones in his foot which causes his foot to appear much different than normal. The missing bones are most likely the result of trauma.

Although Oscar may have had a rough start at life, no trash can or damaged foot can stop this pup from living life. Oscar’s current hobbies include sleeping, tug-of-war and eating! He is rambunctious and curious to say the least.

And thankfully for Oscar, veterinarians at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona say that he will make a full recovery and lead a normal life.

And while Oscar may have had a happy ending, often times other puppies and adult dogs don’t stand a chance. Oscar’s compelling yet depressing story is quite common. There are thousands of unwanted animals left to survive on their own every year in our community with stories that do not end as happily.

Animal dumping is cruelty and it is a crime. Please take the time to stay cognizant and anonymously report any animal cruelty you see by calling the Animal Cruelty Task Force of Southern Arizona at 520-547-0260 or call 88-CRIME.

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On another note, Atomic Charm greyhound died at Tucson Greyhound Park in mid December 2012. Wonder what happened to her body? Was she thrown in the freezer?  Arizona Department of Racing who allegedly “regulates” dog racing will not provide records of  why she was found in her cage dead. Perhaps no such records even exist? Just another reason why the cruel “sport” of greyhound racing must end. There’s no transparency. Is that considered accountability on the state level or the county/local level?