Old dachsie thrown away

[Tanya]

Guys, I got a call from our local HS at about 1:00 this afternoon. The girl there asked me if I would take a dachshie they just got in. Because he's old and I'm in rescue, she agreed to release him to me with no fee. What happened to this dog just angers me. This poor dog - 12 yrs. old - was thrown from a car. They just didn't want him and threw him from the car!! http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/angryfire.gif Thank goodness two girls witnessed this and picked up the poor dog. They turned him in to the HS. This dog hasn't got any teeth either. I should hear at 4:00 if he is HW pos or neg. I'm going to pick him up this afternoon. Please pray that this dog is in good shape and HW negative!! I'll let you know.
Tanya

[~Jen~]

ARG! <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm4.gif" border=0> That is terrible .. why do ppl have to do these things ... I will NEVER understand. I pray that this pupper is ok and HW neg. Do you know if the girls that whitnessed the dumping <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm23.gif" border=0> got a lic. plate #?

Sending Dachshie Rayzzzzzzzz!!

Jen

[Oscar's Mom]

I dont understand how anybody could do that, throw him out like trash?? It makes me sick http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/grrr.gif
Let us know how he's doing.

[Roxane]

Another one of these terrible stories that makes the blood boil!http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/angryfire.gif
And we call ourselves a "civilized" society!
Good luck with him, Tanya

[dutchman]

As much as I know the older guys need homes too I haven't been able to make myself consider anyone over 4 for a possible addition to my family in the past. Now that I have two healthy younger guys I would consider an older addition if I thought we could afford another one. I just get too attached to my little buddies and with the younger ones hope we will have a long happy life together. I don't know how anyone can have a dog and just toss it away.

Tom

[georgette]

"Funny" you should write about this Tanya. I just stopped here quickly on my way to the DRNA site to make my plans for tomorrow because of <FONT COLOR="Yellow">EXACTLY THIS.</FONT c> Heather called me earlier this evening in regard to a partially paralyzed (front legs!) 10-year-old dachsie who needs surgery. <FONT COLOR="Pink">Scenario: Owners take dog to vet & discover costs of surgery. Later dog is found on the street but fortunately turned into a vet. By coincidence the vet recognized the dog who was his patient and the local SPCA IS pressing charges.</FONT c> I'm going to try to rescue the poor little guy tomorrow. Incidentally he is being kept in a cat's cage in which he can barely budge. <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm4.gif" border=0>

[Wienergal]

Tanya, Georgette, and Heather, bless you and good luck in your efforts to help these poor dogs. It's been a tough day in rescue, with Mr. Beasley's passing and these two sad cases.

Tanya posted a message on the DRNA board that the 12-year-old dog is heartworm-positive. Big surprise--an owner who would throw an old dog out of a car wouldn't bother to see to his health. <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm4.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm4.gif" border=0> There is a possibility that he can be treated, though, so keep your fingers crossed.

Would everyone light a candle tonight and send prayers, thoughts, rays--whatever you have handy--to all the dogs who are suffering. There are days that just break your heart, and this is one of them.

[Tanya]

Hi everyone.
I read about the dachshie you are talking about Georgette on the DRNA board. I hope you get him. What do you know about his possibility of recovery? Good luck Heather and Georgette.

Well, I took my little rescue whom I've named Benjamin (Ben)to the vet this morning for a check. The HS found him HW+, but the vet will recheck...but lets face it...we all know he's goona be +.

When I went to pick him up from the HS, he was not at all what I expected to see. I was expecting just an old dog with no teeth. This dog has scars all over. A big scar down the side of his head and under his eye. He is missing 2 small chunks out of his left ear and the entire half of his right ear is gone. But in spite of all that, he is so happy and full of energy. Very playful and will gum you to death! starved for attention and will bark if you forget to scratch his belly. The vet tech doesn't think he is 12, but just looks older because of hard living. I should know sometime after lunch about his health status and if HW treatment will be an option for Ben. I sure hope so. Besides his ragged appearance, he seems active and healthy as he can be.

Please remember Ben and say a little prayer that he is treatable. You can look at him and know his life has been hell. I would love to make his remaining years happy ones!
Tanya

[Wienergal]

Tanya, I'm keeping all digits tightly crossed for Ben. If he IS younger and just looks older, successful heartworm treatment might be more a possibility, yes? I'm hoping hard. Would hate to lose this one before he's had a chance to experience a few happy and loving days....

Keep us posted!

--Pamela

[Frzframe]

Wishing you all the very best!! Those poor souls deserve some happiness and love.
~Shonda

[Tanya]

I forgot to mention earlier that the girls who found Ben did not get a license plate number.

Here is the latest on Ben. The vet thinks he is around 8-10 years old. His heart is very strong and his HW test came back a slight positive. The vet recommends treatment and says the odds are in Bens favor.

My husband has developed an attachment to Ben and has decided to keep him. He is a sad looking dog, but we think he is beautiful.

Ben has his teeth, but they have been ground to the gum. So, his teeth didn't just fall out. Has anyone heard of this? ALL of his teeth are ground to the gum. Do you think he was a chewer and someone would file his teeth down like that??

Anyway, keep your fingers crossed and send healing thoughts to Ben, our new son, and pray he gets through treatment.
Tanya

[WOTANSMUTTI]

Who knows what poor Ben had to survive- he might of never been fed or chained up so he chewed bones until he ground his teeth down.

I send what rayz I have left...
It's been a hard day in the mines. I had the police and CPS come and take a child away to foster care this afternoon. I'm sort of feeling very yucky at this point http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/frown.gif even though I know it's for the best.

Ben sounds like a treasure. Sorry to hear you had a hard one too,Wienergal. Georgette- your story is awful too. Poor babies all over the world!

[Wienergal]

Tanya, my $%%&&@*!!!)&$^@& Internet Service Provider NOT is wacked out again and I can't access my e-mail at home..... <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm4.gif" border=0> Wanted to send you a message via DRNA, but will do it here....

HOORAY FOR HUBBY!!! http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/bounce.gif

HOORAY FOR YOU!!!! http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/bounce.gif

Ben will come through this with flying colors, I'm sure! He has no idea what happiness and joy await him as the latest addition to your home!!!

Many, many RAAAAAAAYYYYYZZZZZ comin' at ya! Keep us posted on the heartworm treatment!

--Pamela

[Roxane]

I hope it goes without saying, Tanya, Georgette, Pamela, Sonja that nothing but good thoughts and prayers are with all of you for the rescues you are doing with both the dogs and the children.
Roxane and crew +2

[Freddie]

Tanya,

How kind of you to take Ben.http://216.74.85.16/ubb/smilies/smile.gif I hope you'll enjoy good quality years with him.

Susan

[dutchman]

<IMG SRC="http://216.74.85.16/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm44.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://216.74.85.16/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm20.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://216.74.85.16/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm44.gif" border=0> What great news Ben has a home. Congratulations and a thank for giving this slightly older boy a new home. Were the teeth ground down or worn down? I have heard of some dogs wearing their teeth down sometimes by chewing rocks.

Tom and the boys

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[Penny's Aunt]

Is the hair worn around his neck? Sometimes dogs will chew on their CHAIN to try to get to food or water.

Also, since he has other physical damage, the "owner" may have had another favorite dog that tended to attack him. If he managed to do some damage, the owner may have wanted to "teach him a lesson" so he couldn't fight back effectively.

Does anyone know if Murder By Irresistible Impulse is against the law?

Fate is a b***h! A friend of mine died Sunday night of a massive heart attack. He was only 43, took care of his family, loved his dogs, & was a fine employer. I wish I could be the one to determine who lives & who dies! PUPPY MILLERS & TRASH OWNERS, STEP UP & BE COUNTED! ZZZZZAPPP\\\!!!

[pluto'slanie]

Hats off to all of you rescuers. It's a tough job but the pups you rescue are worth the price.

[georgette]

Congratulations Tanya, I'm sure that you're doing a wonderful thing that will be rewarding to both of you. - g

[Tanya]

Ben started his HW treatment this morning. I called to check on him and they say so far he is doing great.

his hair was not worn down around his neck. He does feel a little lumpy around the neck area though. I asked the vet tech to have the Doc look at it.

I have heard of rock chewers wearing down their teeth...but EVERY tooth in his head?? My vet says he has never seen anything like it before. He says it looks like it was deliberate. I hope this goes well. I'm going try to get a picture or two so you can see what a sweet boy he is. Although he did bite me last night! He was sleeping in my lap rather fitfully, so trying to comfort him, I placed my hand on his back. Little rat bit me! Of course he only has gums so no harm was done. Thanks for the good thoughts!
Tanya

[Oscar's Mom]

Poor Ben, he's had such a tough time. I hope everything gets well with the HW treatment. Keep us posted.
Its really wonderful that you took him into your home. He's so lucky that he was brought to you. I'm sure that was just a 'love bite' last night!

[Tanya]

Lets see if I can remember how to do this.
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[dutchman]

Rays on their way to Ben. Let us know how he is doing. I'm sure glad the vets here recommend heart guard even though hear worms are not very common in this area.

The one good thing I can say about the mill that Aggie came from is that I don't believe any of the twenty or so dachshunds who all came from the same dispersal auction (thank you HUA) tested positive for heart worms. I believe heart worms are suppose to be rather common in Kansas (or was it Missouri). I don't know if they were just a lucky group of dogs or if the kennel owners used some type of heart worm treatment. One other possibility is that they kept the place so covered with insecticide that no misquote could live long enough to infect a dog. This last possibility may not be that far off. For the first year that I had Aggie we were constantly fighting toe and pad infections. Talking to the folks at Hearts United there were reports of several other dogs from the same mill who also had similar problems.


Tom and the boys (Frank and Tanner)

[Tanya]

One more. Can you believe someone threw him from a car! Look close for the scares on the side of his head and under his eye.
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[Little Freddie]

Awww, Ben is cute!http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif What is with people?? It's just so difficult to imagine WHY people do these things!<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm4.gif" border=0> I hope Ben's HW treatment goes well, and that you'll share much joy with him.http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

Susan

[Wienergal]

Tanya, you don't have to look hard to see the scars. Poor thing--and what a face! I'm not surprised that you got a nip when he was sleeping--who knows (who WANTS to know? <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm4.gif" border=0>) what this poor dog has been through and what he dreams about. I'm sure the bite wasn't deliberate.

He sure looks younger than 12 to me...

GOOD LUCK TO BENNY ON HIS HEARTWORM TREATMENT!!!! http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/bounce.gif <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm38.gif" border=0>

[Roxane]

Boy, Tanya he sure doesn't look that old to me either. What he does look like is a dachsie who deserves much better than he has gotten to date. He is so lucky to have you! Please give him a big hug for me and girly kisses from Greta and Baylea.
Roxane

[Augie Dog]

How could someone do this, just look at him!

Leave them at a vet at least, just don't throw them out a window!

[weenie]

What a cutie-pie! I too don't know how someone would deliberately go out of their way to harm the little guy.<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm4.gif" border=0>

Many rayz on their way from me and Willi. I applaud you for taking him in and caring for him. A little TLC goes a long way to the road to recovery.

-Kris

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[Wienergal]

Kris, sorry to go off-topic for a moment, but.....HOW DID YOU DO THAT??? How did you attach that little dachsie signature to your post?????????? I wanna! I wanna!<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm1.gif" border=0>

[weenie]

Hey Wienergal!

Actually that is a clip of "Wally" the wienerdog from the Drabble comics. My hubby colored it in and uploaded it to my webpage and viola....here it is. I just add under my name when I post.

Glad you think it is cute. I'll try to get the clip to you soon.

-Kris
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[WOTANSMUTTI]

What a handsome boy that Ben is! Those scars ad character. Do you think that him nipping some psycho owner caused his teeth to be filed down on purpose????

Keep petting him even when he grumbles- he's in the learning to trust all over again phase!

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[Jennifer]

He is really cute!! I am so glad that you got him. I will be rooting for him on the heartworm treatment!! Hopefully everything will go very smoothly.

I don't understand how someone could throw him from a car, but then the more I get involved in rescue, the more I don't understand people.

It's funny in rescue you seem to see the worst of people (when people do things like this) and the best of people (Just yesterday I saw wonderful people in action - in a matter of few hours a transport got arranged for tonight to get 2 Eskimo Spitzs from NC to MD. They were going to be put in the gas chamber in the next day or so. I get the pleasure of driving these two puppers on the first leg tonight. I can't wait to meet them))

[OwnedByChaucer]

What a freakin' face--despite the scars, he is DARLING. *laughs* So macho eh? How anyone could throw a face like that from a car window is beyond me...

Looking at that picture, I want to come give him a hug!

[Tanya]

Day 2 of HW treatment and they say he is doing just fine so far. They tell me he has become the office favorite which makes me happy. I know he is getting lots of love there. I don't know for sure if his teeth were purposely filed down, but that's what the vet seems to think. He's so sweet,that I think the bite I received was because I frightened him while he was asleep. Keep sending prayers. Thanks for all the comments and thoughts. I think Ben is pretty darn cute too!
Tanya

[Dukey's Mom]

Tanya!

I didn't see this. Poor Ben, how awful! God, how could anyone do that!

Well, you have been so supportive of me, my turn.

I am sending rays from the 9 low riders at my house to Ben. I hope the HW treatment goes ok. I have one at my vets now just starting it.

Ben is a lucky boy to have you taking care of him, and he is a cutie. His mouth looks as bad as Queenie's!

Take care Ben! You have angel helping youhttp://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

Andrea
For Queenie, Dukey, Dottie, Maggie, Roger, Sammy, Chloe, and fosters Phyllis and Meena!

[Gunner's Parents]

http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/crying.gif I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes thinking about that adorable dog and all the others that have gone through such awful things. Lets be happy that he has a good home now.

[Wienergal]

Tanya, I was sure Ben was just havin' a bad dream when he nipped you! SO happy that he's getting through his treatment with flying colors!

It's a good day! http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/angel.gif QUEENIE AND BEN! http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/angel.gif YAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!

--Pamela

[Heidismom]

Sorry I didn't see this sooner! Ben looks about 9 or 10 to me. I say,"Excuse me" to my dachsies if I bump into one of them, so I can't even fathom someone being able to throw anything living away, much less out a car window! My girls send dachsie rays to Ben, Queenie, and all those rescues who have or are getting a forever home! Heidi, Gretl, and Siglen's mom, Julia

[bigotis]

Why do people like this even get pets in the first place?! I don't understand at all. I
wish there was some way this person could be held accountable. Makes me want to rescue all the dachsies of the world!!! I am so happy for Ben and I think he is adorable!!!

Otis's mommy, A.

[Roxane]

How is Ben doing? If in truth some individual did file his teeth, there are really no respectable words to cover the situation. Ben will learn, through your love and kindness that not all people are evil.http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/love.gif
Please keep us posted. Ben is one more very special rescue.
Roxane, G & B, S & B

[Tanya]

Ben is doing very well so far. Fingers crossed. He is getting to feel better from the HW treatment so it is harder to keep him still. He loves to chew on our noses, but it feels so wierd since he only has gums. Yes...I do let him chew on my nose...I'm odd. You have to picture him doing this with that long tongue hanging out the side. He tries to lick your face and it's like he has no control over that tongue. He has gotten to where he pulls his bed from his crate and puts it where ever he wants it. I hope he continues to do well after his second round of HW treatment. That won't start until around Dec. 8.

We don't know for sure what happened to Ben's teeth, but the vet says he has never seen anything like it. He could have worn them down by chewing a chain or cage. Just don't know.

I can hardly wait until we get the all clear so he can run and play with the other dogs. You can tell he wants to.

One thing I've noticed though that looks odd. When Ben sits - bottom on the floor with his front legs straight. His right elbow sorta sticks out. Looks like he has his hand on his hip kinda. Some might think my Ben is an ugly dog...but I think he is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
Tanya

[Roxane]

Anyone says Ben is ugly; you take 'em by the ear, out behind the barn en wash their dirty mouth out with brown laundry soap, ya hear me? Ifen ya need some help, just hollar!
Roxane, G & B, S & B

[georgette]

Tanya,
I guess I was so absorbed with Barkley when this thread started that I didn't really focus. I'm SO delighted for your family. Sounds like you're in love. If you didn't already have a husband I would think you were going to be "betrothed" to wonderful Ben. Keep telling us nice stories and I for one want more pictures - G<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm30.gif" border=0>

[Wienergal]

Hey, Tanya--little L.B.'s right elbow does that too! Doesn't slow him down any, but it is a bit zany!

I love the image of Ben chewing on your nose with his tongue hanging out!! I'd let him do it too--poor guy, he could gum away on just about anything he wanted!

So happy to hear that he's hanging in there through the treatment! Is the second phase the last?

[TessieMom]

Best of luck on the part two treatment. Kibby did better on the second round than on the first and hopefully Ben will too. Kibby is sending those special rays. Rena

[Tanya]

The second round should be the last and I've heard from several people that it isn't as bad. I will post more pictures cause I went out and bought a digital camera!! Ben is so knobby and boney looking. He's a card. I think I love this dog!! Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers.
Tanya

[Jennifer]

For the second round of the treatment is Ben getting another injection or is he getting the oral medicine?

[Tanya]

He will get the oral med for his second part. The vet thought it would be best due to his age. We are in the home stretch!!
Tanya

[Jennifer]

That's what Betty had. It was definatley easier on her than the first treatment. However, she was still pretty lethargic and didn't want to eat for about a day. She had a very upset stomach the day she got the treatment.

Yeah!!! I'm so happy you are on the homestretch. My vet had us wait 6 weeks between the two treatments and it just made the whole process seem so long.

[Tanya]

Our vet said wait 25 days and then come back for the oral dose. Then bring him back in a week to check. I hope he does ok. He has been eating like a pig lately but he still has some bony hips. I think about Betty and Kibby and hope Ben will be happy and healthy soon. It breaks my heart when he cowers as I approach him. He will learn to trust again though because I have promised him that as long as I live, he will never be hurt again.
Tanya

[pluto'slanie]

Glad to hear Ben is doing well. These dachshunds are some tough cookies. Hugs & http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/kiss2.gif Lanie & Pluto