"Buddy has been taken in by animal services."

Run Buddy run...

Animal Services is an oxymoron. The good dead probably will get the lucky dog killed.

Buddy has been taken in by animal services. I don't like the sound of that at all. If there is a "no kill" shelter in the area I hope they will rescue Buddy from animal services before it is too late.

Someone with a good heart, please rescue Buddy.

Can't someone foster the dog until the man is back on his feet? It's obvious they should be together and not separated by death or adoption.

Don't go getting all worked up. Animal services will tend to the dog until the man is recovered enough to care for him himself They're not going to put him down and they won't adopt him out elsewhere. Being homeless does not preclude somebody from owning a dog. As long as the dog is well-cared for, they will give the dog back to the man.

Grammar freak, I wish I lived in your world. You don't know much about animal services do you? Well, as someone who works with rescues and who helps run a non-profit animal fostering service that saves animals euth listed on a daily basis, I can tell you that, depending on what type of shelter he is in, they CAN and WILL put this dog to sleep if he is not rescued. Animal services is not going to hold this guy's dog for him. That's not how it works. Chances are he had to sign the dog over or they seized the dog and took ownership. Healthy animals are put to sleep daily...I have seen week old kittens that couldn't even walk yet be put down by shelters. And here's another hitch for you, if he is an owner surrender he will be one of the first to go on the euth list. That is a common practice in kill shelters. I hope you are right, and he is safe. But I don't have any faith at all when it comes to animal services.

I would also hope they stay together afterwards.

Jaime, I seriously doubt they will put down a dog that has become a national news story. The bad press from it would completely destroy them and the chance to receive donations for Buddy's care. They can keep the dog alive and eating kibble and still receive donations. Win/Win situation.

Like I said, I wish I lived in your world, lol. Be happy you don't have to see what some of us in rescue do on a daily basis. The dog will hopefully be rescued because of the news story, but the news story wouldn't stop them from putting the dog down. All I can say is that I wish all the animals we work to save every day got some news exposure. Then maybe they would have a fighting chance.

Jaime, I am in rescue and yes, it is awful. But I also know that there are good people just about everywhere who are doing their best. I was just involved, albeit tangentially, in finding foster care for a 14 yr old cat whose human got called away to a place where the cat couldn't go. The human can't say for certain when he will be back but there is no way that cat is going to be put down.

The same shelter is tracking, as well as possible across state lines, some flakey back-yard-breeders. Many people are working to get the dogs into breed rescue before more harm is done.

BTW donations don't always matter. I have seen people pledge hundreds of dollars towards an animal's rescue, and the animal was still put down. That's just the cold hard reality, and until people quit turning a blind eye and start facing facts about what happens at these shelters then nothing will ever change.

Oh, I agree with you jkatze. There are wonderful people that work to save these animals. I work alongside many of them myself. I'm not saying there aren't. But the reality is that not all the animals can be saved, and many, many animals fall through the cracks and are euthanized all the time no matter how much effort is put in to save them. It's not the people trying to help that are flawed, it's the system and the shelters. Some of them are in need of serious reform.

Jamie,

You sure do presume a lot; don't you? You have no clue what I do or don't know about animal services. First of all, this dog has a known owner. So unless said owner has signed the dog over or they actually seized the dog due to negligence, it cannot be adopted out. The dog was not seized. He was taken in by animal services to be cared for while papa is recovering.

I know bad things happen all the time at these places. But this particular dog, there are no worries. The dog will go back with his papa.

Grammar freak, calm down. I just know the system because I work in it on a daily basis. I see animals die every single day, animals that I and a large group of others work hard to save. No, I don't know anything about you, but I do know the system and how faulty it is.

Also, I'd like you to show me where it says in that article that they are holding the dog until he is done recovering. All it says is "Buddy was taken in by animal services." Unless you know something that was not mentioned in the article, reading that sentence does not tell you if the dog was seized, if he was an owner sign over or if they were holding him until the man was better. I have seen many animals turned over to animals services because their owner was ill or in the hospital, and many of them end up on the euth list. It happens. It's when people assume that it doesn't that these animals lose their lives.

And that's about all I'm going to say. I'm not about to get into a shouting match with anyone here. I know how the system is and you won't convince me of anything different because I have learned what I know through personal experience. I see it all the time, and I don't trust the system. I am hoping with everything I have that the dog will be returned to his owner once the owner recovers.

Why such harsh words towards Lassie? And why did they take the dog away? The article didn't state that he will be reunited with the man, but I thought it was his dog. However, it is nice to FINALLY read a heart warming story for once, instead of the sludge we sift through day after day.

Smart dog! Be positive jall

Yeah and Gramps can't get the ole truck started! One of my favorite shows as a kid!

Good Evening Stonepipe

You folks are showing your age. :)

Gramps died, and Jeff and Porky were no longer on the show. Then Timmy Martin became the star of the show, along with Lassie, of course. :)

My, the years do go by quickly.

GrandPaB

Thanks . To quote Jimmy Buffet " I'm growing older, just not up..."

Enjoy Life to the Utmost! ;*)

Good morning, you two old farts! I just watch the re-runs! I thought it was growing old is mandatory (if you are lucky) growing up is optional? Simpler times, my friends.

Don't make it sound like such a blessing. The dog will likely be put down. Depending on what type of shelter it is, it's not a good place for him to be.

Jesus ain't doing @!$%#

Woofagooba says: Jesus ain't doing @!$%#.

I have seen this written: "Dog is God spelled backwards."

We, Brenda? Some of us talk about the sadness, while others scream that they don't want to pay taxes for section 8.

the despicable scream that they don't want to pay taxes for section 8.

Don't worry, your tax dollars aren't going toward helping this homeless man or he wouldn't be homeless. I sick of hearing everyone on these blogs complain about how their tax dollars are spent. I'll bet everyone of your get refunds every year. Cry me a river!

Animals live by their wits and make do with what they were given.Section 8 cretins are lazy bloodsucking parasites that do nothing but take up the resources of those willing to get up off their arse and take responsibility for themselves.

I'm not sure by what you mean by a refund. Are you talking about the several hundred dollars I overpay on my total tax bill of several thousand dollars that the IRS so graciously returns to me?

merkitroid-2173823: go to your hr office, unless you are self-employed, and have them change your withholding.

And of course there is no one looking out for the poor cat now. That is such a shame. That poor cat.

Good one Gcooper8. I needed the chuckle.

That got a good laugh from me LOVE IT. It 's nice when We are not talking politics or Gun regulation for a change.

patrickj.sweeney - I'm with you. I take care of people and animals. Right now the ferals are on my porch lying on blankets next to the heater I keep out there for them. If the storm comes tonight, I'll bring them inside, whether my house cat likes it or not. I have three poor people living here, including one who is a Hurricane Sandy survivor. If I were closer, I would have Buddy and his owner here, but I'm quite far away. Funny, but one of my ferals is named Buddy.

Patrick and Jersey Kat good job. I have been helping people in need that I see posted on craigslist in the "general " section. and also on www.2hands.org. Some of the request are a little far out but most are genuine.

Interesting comment. I have been thinking the very same thing of late, regarding no good deed goes unpunished. I help many homeless animals and this year, have been helping homeless humans as well. It is one in the same as in not enough people trying to do the work of many. I have been told to give it up to focus on my own deals. But, at least for me, that just does not seem to be the purpose of life. For me, it is getting out and seeing what is actually out there and trying to do acts of kindness. I think for some of us, a life without purpose is not a life worth living, and that purpose is helping those who could use the help.

Really - and how many homeless do you "know the name of" or spoken to? BUT - if the called their companion back would you remember it? I as well certainly hope that they return his dog to him and find a place where they can remain together. For both to be outside and together, there is a bond and need for whatever reason or circumstances involved.

Agree there is no reason for homelessness in the U.S.A., other than the spending without thought.

we should be ashamed, as a nation, that our homeless numbers are so high...

I disagree. There are plenty of reasons for homelessness in our land of plenty. There are those who just don't want to bother with responsibilities or even prefer to live that lifestyle. Mental disorder(s), economic struggles, drug and/or alcohol addiction or other addictions like gambling....these all have contributed to our homeless issue. You can't help someone who doesn't want help.

I watched a documentary on homeless teens and young adults in Seattle. They love their lifestyle, the freedom. I realize this demographic is typically rebellious and carefree, but the kids interviewed for this show seemed genuinely happy, not on drugs, and aware of the dangers of living that lifestyle.

Lassie would have written the note herself, read it out loud, and would have driven the policemen to the area herself.

I am sure that we don't have all info on Buddy going to Animal Services.

There have to be provisions for elderly, handicap, etc. people that live alone and have pets and have to be hospitalised. They can't be taking these people's pets from them. They aren't being 'confiscated'.

They are giving Buddy a warm, inside home until the man can take care of himself AND Buddy.

If I'm wrong, I don't want to know....

Then we'd better not inform you baschnagel, lol.

Amen, Jaime. Another bad thing is that for him to get the dog back, he'll probably be required to pay a fee or fine. Considering his homeless situation, I doubt he has the money to do that.