If a dog is being provided with food, water and shelter, I don't think the law can do anything. We do have some great BC rescue reps in the NW, but unless the call for help is instigated by the owner, there isn't much they can do.
Hilary Second Time Around Aussie Rescue Oregon and South WA Area Coordinator 541-296-8993 On Tuesday 16 July 2002 04:31 pm, you wrote: > Hello, > I dislike seeing any dog kept this way. > It's a sad and lonely life. > > However, I believe those dog houses (are they called igloo?) are well > insulated and cool (er) in the summer and warm (er) in the winter. > > Could you, possibly, speak with the owners..ask about the dog, where they > got it, how old etc ..just to get a feel for the people and then telling > them a bit about the breed. How much they breed loves to work, needs > something to do, is a Scottish breed etc. > Jo Ann > > > Hi everyone, > > I am hoping to get some ideas about what I can do about a dog in an > unfortunate situation. It is not a Cavalier, but don't stop, it is a dog, a > living creature. Anyway, he is a beautiful Border Collie that lives down my > street. He is in an 8x10 kennel with a concrete floor. His only shelter is > a plastic dog house. He has no shade, none at all. I have called the > sheriff-they have jurisdiction in the county and they told me the dog's > needs were met. The plastic dog house was good enough for shade. I am sure > it is at least 10-20 degrees warmer inside the dog house! Last week we > almost broke records at 114 degrees. He is in full sun until at least 5 PM. > I see him more miserable each day, pacing and panting. > > Do any of you have any ideas what can be done. I won't steal him-that has > been suggested. He barks, I don't even know if he is friendly. > > Thanks > Jan Rinker > > ========================================================= > "Magic Commands": > to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL > to start it up gain click here: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. > Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > > All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
