Animal Cops: Torrance

[unclejimbo]

On the way into work this morning, I noticed a German Shepard tied up to the back of someone's pickup. I could hardly miss it, it barked at me as I walked out to my car.

As I backed out of the drive, I saw that it's leash was long enough to let it get into the middle of the street and that it was very skinny and dirty. I could easily see it's ribs and spine under its fur. Way too skinny.
Pulling out my cell phone, I called kyburg at home and asked her to check on the dog for me. She later told me he drank two big bowls of water and ate a bowl of food and all the treats she could find. She called Animal Control and they came out, took one look and took the dog to the shelter for food and medical care.

Animal cruelty? Where I can see you do it?

I don't think so. I may not be an expert, but I sure as hell am a well trained observer. The owner can explain to authorities why they let their dog get in that condition.

Rarrrr!

Comments

[lorriejharris.livejournal.com]

Thank you, and kyburg. Not enough people "get involved" these days. Now that poor pup has at least half a chance.

[kyburg.livejournal.com]

Well, they brought the dog back because the officer didn't have enough cause to seize it.

However, I made a big enough stink that I think the owners came and took it in - and he got a good meal out of the deal. However, he shat on someone else's lawn - and nobody cleaned it up - and my next-door neighbor and I are going to be watching very carefully from now on.

Anything outside a yard is going to get called on. And if I find out who owns that old man they tied to a bumper yesterday, they are going to get an earful.

[lorriejharris.livejournal.com]

*confused* Not enough cause? The dog is tied to a bumper, is able to get into the middle of the street, is dirty and skinny....and they didn't have enough cause?

Damn but I wish I had your talent for invective, because you'd be hearing some colourful words right now.

[kyburg.livejournal.com]

Oh, but I've been watching today. I know who the dog belongs to now, and I know the other truck that belongs to the same family.

I also have a good idea where they live now, too. Let me see that dog in that yard. Just let me.

I'm also calling the animal control people on Monday and getting a file opened.

Invective? Just you wait.