troubador 3/22/2013 10:35:20 AM Report I hope something can be done to the people who are responsible for this...
the best thing that has happened to that dog is being dropped off at the shelter...I hope she recovers....
friendlyone24 3/22/2013 10:35:53 AM ReportSad....I'd call her..."Hope".
And lets all "hope" she learns to trust as she's nutured back from hell.
Koodoos to all involved in this process!
25miller 3/22/2013 10:36:28 AM ReportOMG..Who can do such a thing?
Beats22 3/22/2013 10:40:20 AM ReportWho does this shit!!!! This poor gal looks like she has been nursing..it appears they used her for what they needed and now...toss her away! I would like to think that the person who gave her up obviously couldn't afford to care for her properly anymore. Let's hope she can trust another human to take care of her properly! I too think Hope is a great name for her!!!
Slim Shady 3/22/2013 10:40:41 AM ReportI would love to beat the bastard(s) that did this. How you treat animals is often an indicator on how you treat other human beings.
In this day and age if you can't afford to care for an animal there is always help.
As for a name.... "Lucky" comes to mind.... She's lucky to have been saved than live with the douche bags that cared for her.
Just Curious 3/22/2013 10:41:58 AM ReportHope would be a great name for her,but there should be"no hope" for the ones that did this to her when they are found.. There are a lot of sick people in this world.:(
Daiv 3/22/2013 10:42:15 AM ReportThis is sick.
I hope somebody is available to care for this dog and get her healthy again.
So sad that people abuse their animals like this - but people also abuse their kids like this, so...
Sad world.
I agree with whoever said that the best thing that could have happened for this dog was when she got dropped off at the Humane Society.
this is me 3/22/2013 10:50:30 AM ReportWhoever u r, may u rot in hell for this. People like this discust me. How about we starve and mistreet u? I personally would like to beat the living shit out of u-sick bastard!!!
lilmsmay 3/22/2013 10:54:59 AM ReportI am so glad we have a Human Society and I am glad this poor pooch finally made it there. I just wish it was a few weeks or even months ago that she made it there. I think Hope is a great name. I beg and plead with anyone who cannot feed their animal anymore, please dont be selfish, let them go and bring them somewhere that can. This should have NOT happened to "Man's best friend"
stuey 3/22/2013 11:02:11 AM ReportI second the "Lucky" name cause she is lucky to have survived. Now hopefully there's a loving home somewhere here for her.
jessiegirl 3/22/2013 11:02:52 AM ReportWill this poor girl get to spend some time at the vet getting her strength back?? I certainly hope so - and I also hope that whoever did this to her rots in hell.....
tree frog 3/22/2013 11:04:14 AM ReportName: Bones (She would probably enjoy them more than showing them)
It is very sad that this poor thing had to endure this. So I would like to suggest if you would like to support and feed her (as we all can't take her in and care for her) Go get a bag dog food (what you can afford) and bring it to humane society. As they have many pets in need.
makemyday 3/22/2013 11:05:13 AM Reportthis is me..........WELL SAID!
I'm too pissed to say anything else.
kw126 3/22/2013 11:08:10 AM ReportThank you sooo much to the Humane Society for everything you do! I can't imagine how someone could treat a poor helpless animal this way, and I hope karma comes around to find whoever it was. Too many people are getting dogs because they think they are cute and they have zero idea on how to care for it and have no patience or time to train it, and no extra cash to feed it and FIX it!! This is beyond disgusting behaviour and people need to grow up and be responsible! I also agree on the name Hope. It is a beautiful name for such a beautiful dog who has been through hell but is hanging tough to survive through it all
squirel 3/22/2013 11:09:08 AM ReportI think "Chance" would be a good name. It is really upsetting to think that someone(s) could do this to such a beautiful animal... Someone will beable to give this dog a second "Chance".
tooter 3/22/2013 11:14:44 AM ReportOMG!!! this is horrible how could you treat an animal like that all they want is your love and attention and this is what some sicko did to this poor defenseless dog.I agree when they find the sicko that did this do the same thing to them there is NO excuse to do this even give them table scraps if u can't afford the dog food for cring out loud don't starve it to death or if you couldnt afford it give it up before it got this bad my gosh how would they feel to starve. I like the name Hope, it will give her hope for a good life with a good family that will love and take care of her and hopefully she will learn to trust ppl again that they won't do this to her and she can live a good life.
goalie55 3/22/2013 11:15:44 AM ReportBastards! May you rot in hell!!!! I think that it is about time that the humane society install surveillance camera(s) at the after hours box.......maybe that will deter these maggots from discarding these poor animals OR at least assist in bringing the person(s) responsible to justice.
I realize that this will cost money, but I will be willing to donate the 1st hundred dollars towards one........anyone else???
troubador 3/22/2013 11:20:47 AM Reportthe best thing they did was (discard) this dog... if there were cameras they might not have
Paddlenut 3/22/2013 11:23:37 AM ReportThe problem with that goalie is that cameras might dissuade people from dropping off animals at all. This makes me so angry.
Rod Aubertin 3/22/2013 11:24:08 AM ReportI think that installing surveilance cameras would stop people from dropping off animals at the Humane Society and they would probably let them loose out in the bush with a very little chance for survival.
I think Angel would be a good name as an Angel was looking out for this sweet girl.
My thoughts and prayers go to this now loved pooch
mixerman55 3/22/2013 11:26:30 AM ReportI would call her angel. I am also concerned about her pups and whats happening to them, Yes I would like to see criminal charges brought to the ones responsible.
Mr. Poster 3/22/2013 11:26:56 AM ReportI had to put my dog down in Decemeber and cannot imagine anyone doing such a thing to a DOG who expects little and doles out a whole lot of love. There has to be a special place in hell for these people. There are no excuses...if they did not want the dog they could have called and the humane society would have picked her up.
SaultJammer 3/22/2013 11:38:39 AM ReportI agree with all the negative comments that are directed towards the owner(s) of this unfortunate dog. SCUMBAGS! - I am going to the shelter after work today to see if i can adopt her after she has been cleared for adoption and release. I don't care what it costs to help her. She is a beautiful dog and you can see the hurt and scared look on her face - it's disgusting that an animal which places unconditional (and unlimited) love and trust in humans would have been treated so cruely. I have been recently mulling over the thought of getting a new friend (dog) after my last friend (dog) passed away 1 1/2 yrs. ago. I think i'm ready to move on now and i believe this would be the best way to proceed. I promise that if i am able to adopt her i will do my best to nurture her and gain her trust and love. I always have somebody at home even when i'm at work myself so there will be no times that she will be left alone. There are no children in my home, only adults that care and love dogs and we all have a hole in our lives that needs just this to happily fill it.
Just 1 side note...
It does appear that she has recently been nursing pups. I can only hope to God that those pups are not in the same hands that owned this dog... we need to know if anybody can either positively confirm or deny that. Please contact the Humane Society of SSM if you do know. You do not have to leave your name to save an animal's life...
Sault_Girl 3/22/2013 11:40:13 AM ReportI wonder how much $$ these disgusting people made selling her puppies? I've taken up a collection at work already for this poor girl. Thank god for the Humane Society.
Koolaid 3/22/2013 11:41:06 AM ReportLooks to me like she just had pups and they drained her of nutrition. The owners did not feed her the right food. Looks worse then it is.
Jitterbug 3/22/2013 11:43:13 AM ReportSomeone should know who the owners are since she had pups. Come forward and get these sick bastards charged
vic-star 3/22/2013 11:45:21 AM ReportMy family dog was put down one week ago, and it was a terrible thing to go through, I can not imagine someone treating their dog that way. I had so much love for our dog, it sickens me to see people treat their animals like this. If you can't care for your dog, or you don't want the dog anymore, there are several options better than letting her starve like that!! I'm glad she made it to the humane society, I only wish that it dad happened months ago. I also hope her pups have found their way to better homes.
Rod Aubertin 3/22/2013 11:49:39 AM ReportWish you all the best in the adoption SaultJammer. I would have loved to adopt her but with two cute girls at home already it would have been a little too much
happyhomer 3/22/2013 11:50:30 AM ReportThere is just no words to describe how sad and angry this makes me...SOMEBODY, somewhere out there knows who "owned" this poor girl and hopefully they have a heart and turn whoever is responsible for this in to the police to face the consequences deserved in this matter!!! I agree criminal charges should be laid....very disturbed!!!
Neon_Angel 3/22/2013 11:50:34 AM ReportI really hope that someone comes forward with information of this dog's owner. Whether it's your friend or neighbor that you feel bad turning in, they don't deserve to be protected if this is how they treat animals.
I also hope that the city police get involved, even if it's following up every small lead, this is a blatant demonstration of animal cruelty, and this jackass needs to be held accountable.
As for her name, I think it needs to be something special. I was thinking Adora, which is latin for loved child, which she will hopefully be with a nice family.
luvmyGolf 3/22/2013 11:56:41 AM ReportOMG .... breaks my heart to look at that picture! Reward should be offered to help bringing responsible people forward for conviction and banding them from owning animals again.
Tag33&1/3rd 3/22/2013 11:59:14 AM ReportHoly shit! What kind of person??? Wow!
luvmyGolf 3/22/2013 11:59:46 AM ReportOMG .... breaks my heart to look at that picture! Reward should be offered to help bringing in responsible people forward for conviction and banding them from owning animals again.
tree frog 3/22/2013 12:01:05 PM ReportWish you all the best in the adoption SaultJammer. If you are successful please make a facebook page for her and post it in sootoday as we all would like to follow her progress.
dutch touch 3/22/2013 12:05:40 PM ReportHey saultjammer , thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
If i could , i would have , but my two dogs i have are enough for us look after ( and they are looked after VERY well )I agree with all the comments this dog looks so sad and looks like it could be a great pet.
I ask the Humane Society to call me if they find the person(s) responsible. I will gladly make sure they pay for there hideous crime.
kw126 3/22/2013 12:07:40 PM ReportSaultJammer, I have utmost respect for you and hope that you are able to adopt this poor girl and give her what she needs. I'm sure if you are successful at the adoption, there are many of us who would love to see some posted photos of her recovery. Whoever could let a dog starve in this way, deserves to pay for the hurt and the pain. We have to keep an open mind however as the person who dropped off this little girl may have picked up the dog from a terrible location and dropped it off at the humane society out of good faith.
MR40 3/22/2013 12:08:47 PM Report SURVIVOR, perfect name , cause its amazeing that it survived. to the owner reading this, you better pray..
dutch touch 3/22/2013 12:09:20 PM ReportHey treefrog that is a great idea. Can i suggest one a little better. Since this will be the talk of a lot of people. Have the sootoday post a short story on how the dog is doing after it gets better.
Didn't mean to steal your thunder ( idea)just think it would reach a lot of people.
dutch touch 3/22/2013 12:13:39 PM ReportAs for a name i agree with the name "hope".
I think this dog hope's it will never see it's owners again. The dog hope's it will feel better soon. We all hope the dog makes it. Also with people like saultjammer we still have hope in peoples kindness.
On a personal note. I "hope" the owners rot in hell
tramp 3/22/2013 12:17:39 PM ReportI think its time to put up a couple hidden cam for case's just like this you got to be really sick to do that to a dog .as for a name Angel is fitting seeing as it is a miracle she is still alive My heart go out to her
Junogirl 3/22/2013 12:18:18 PM ReportThis is Crimestoppers material!
let's all work together to find out the a-holes responsible for this...anyone interested in donating a reward to find the lowlifes????
havenesegal 3/22/2013 12:20:55 PM ReportI wish I knew this dog owner because if I did I would never of let this sweet girl get to this point. I would of called on them long before she got to this point.I hope she finds a loving home and feel so bad for her puppies as well.Dogs are alive, loving , wonderful pets. the previous owner of this sweet heart is scum and deserves to be starved and beaten in my opinion !!!
trapperjoe 3/22/2013 12:22:19 PM ReportCameras don't work !...
People's involvement work better than cameras!
I'm confident that someone will come forward in helping the proper authority's to convict the owner or owners and held accountable for the trauma and expenses involved.
trapperjoe 3/22/2013 12:22:20 PM ReportCameras don't work !...
People's involvement work better than cameras!
I'm confident that someone will come forward in helping the proper authority's to convict the owner or owners and held accountable for the trauma and expenses involved.
teets 3/22/2013 12:28:21 PM ReportThere are very little morals , consequences and respect in our sick society.
I am so sickend and sad to see and read about this poor pup !! How absolutely disgusting that someone can treat an animal so poorly !
I hope that the b#@&*d owner is found !
teets 3/22/2013 12:28:31 PM ReportThere are very little morals , consequences and respect in our sick society.
I am so sickend and sad to see and read about this poor pup !! How absolutely disgusting that someone can treat an animal so poorly !
I hope that the b#@&*d owner is found !
PNBNLV 3/22/2013 12:30:00 PM ReportGive me 2 minutes alone with the person responsible for this cruelty. Just 2 minutes.........
semaj71 3/22/2013 12:48:47 PM ReportThat just ripped my heart out, but I would like to say thank you to the sault ste marie humane society for starting to help this poor dog and also a special thank you to SooToday and Donna Hopper for caring enough to cover this story and help bring awareness to this very sad story.
Krusto 3/22/2013 12:53:57 PM ReportWould the Humane Society or anyone else reading this storey get information this poor pet has been adopted some time down the road, let the rest of us know!!
duster_b 3/22/2013 1:01:18 PM Reportthis is so sad to see...i hope the owners are found and severely dealt with.....and yes hope is a great name, fitting name to a poor neglected dog...
Coles_Mom 3/22/2013 1:05:48 PM ReportIt makes you wonder if she did in fact have puppies what the owners are doing to them now :( I don't even wanna think about that...it's toooo upsetting. This poor baby...my heart breaks for her :'(
Jan 3/22/2013 1:08:55 PM ReportI pray this little lady gets well. My concern now is for her puppies - I hope they do not suffer the same fate as their mother. Somewhere out there are some babies that need protecting.
junior1991 3/22/2013 1:09:41 PM ReportThat is just sick ! How could someone treat a part of there family like that.. Like said in earlier comments , best thing they've done was to drop the dog off ! At least now she can get the love and care she needs and deserves. I hope they find the owner of the dog and make them pay for what they have put her though
Very sad and disgusting how a human being can do such a thing , and best of luck to whom ever adopts her in the future :)
boobee 3/22/2013 1:11:57 PM ReportThis is so upsetting!!!!!!! I am sickened by this,PEOPLE please if you know anything about the person who did this GO TO THE POLICE PLEASE , these poor animals have no voice to be heard we need to speak up for them.I hope the Humane Society does not keep her in one of those cages for awhile , the poor dog looks like she can't take all the noise and commotion around there. All the same though thank goodness the Humane Society .
gmtman66 3/22/2013 1:17:53 PM ReportPlease update us with her health after her check-up. This girl needs a normal home where she will be treated with respect and loved like she's part of the family.
Dixiepup 3/22/2013 1:40:34 PM ReportI wonder if maybe this dog was lost somewhere for a long time and walked a long ways and got found.
Wishful thinking I guess. More likely someone saw her being neglected and turned her in. Poor thing.
GotRotties 3/22/2013 1:44:39 PM ReportI am pretty sure they have surveillance cameras there, I know they do inside the shelter...remember when someone stole the kitten and they posted the pics on Sootoday? anyway..you have to wonder when the person finally decides that the dog needs help...look at the backbone...that degree of starvation does not happen overnight...this is months worth of abuse..I am sure the owner didnt go without eating..and I personally would certainly feed any animal I had before I fed myself..if things are that bad and they cannot feed the dog they could have asked for help, or they could have rehomed it..I bet this dog spent a large amount of time alone suffering while this moron went on with their life...dispicable, disgusting and sadly they probably wont get much of a sentence if anything, maybe a fine...thats why, PEOPLE, we have to ask for stronger animal cruelty laws!!
GotRotties 3/22/2013 1:46:24 PM Report...and Saultjammer...I wish you very good luck to adopt this poor girl!! I feel confident you will be a good parent.
MR40 3/22/2013 1:47:35 PM Reportjunogirl- im in to help with a reward!
Ski-Dude 3/22/2013 1:51:37 PM ReportSome excellent responses from a City that in my opinion is very loving of it's animals! I hope that Jammer adopts this poor girl and she lives a happy life! I adopted a rescued dog myself, and it was one of the most rewarding things I've done in my life! I would like to suggest that some moneys collected can be placed in a pool and used as a reward for someone providing the evidence in the arrest(s) of the neglectful abuser!
SaultJammer 3/22/2013 1:54:45 PM ReportI will update you all on my adoption request of (her) here tomorrow morning around 9 am.
I'm not sure of the name yet if i am fortunate enough to adopt her. Maybe I'll put up a naming suggestion request here on SooToday. My immediate concern is her health and well-being.
If i am able to adopt her i definitely will keep everybody up to date on her health and happiness. I'll take 'then' and 'now' photos of her and request SooToday.com to post them along with the regular updates.
TFinn 3/22/2013 2:02:09 PM ReportFortune8
Would be a fitting name..!
SaultJammer 3/22/2013 2:05:15 PM ReportI think i found a name...
Theda (Greek): A wonderful gift from God.
No i'm not Greek but i think the name suits her.
madmaymax 3/22/2013 2:06:19 PM ReportIT IS TIME FOR ANIMAL LOVERS TO TAKE A STAND FOR THE ONES THAT ARE ABUSED, SHE CAME FORM A NEIGHBORHOOD SOMEWHERE IS THE SAULT, SO SOMEONE KNOWS HER!! BE AN ANIMAL LOVER AND A GREAT CITIZEN OF THE SAULT AND PHONE THE POLICE!! ALSO IF ANYONE SEES DOGS OR CATS IN THIER NEIGHBORHOOD (LEFT OUTSIDE FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME ETC,. PHONE THE HUMANE SOCIETY, DON'T WORRY ABOUT YOUR NEIGHBOR, I WOULD NOT WANT THEM AS NEIGHBORS IF THEY ABUSE THIER ANIMALS THINK OF THIER CHILDREN AND PARTNES,DON'T LET ANOTHER ANIMAL END UP THIS WAY!!!EVIL PEOPLE! THIS HAS REALLY UPSET ALOT OF CARING PEOPLE!!
kittens 3/22/2013 2:07:39 PM ReportIsn't there cameras outside the drop box and the shelter door... Maybe someone should look into the video and see what the person was driving to drop her off and see what the person looked like, these people deserve to starve just like this poor dog did ... Sick people
trainer89 3/22/2013 2:09:44 PM Reporthope, faith or luck would be good names for her. poor girl
northkidd2 3/22/2013 2:15:37 PM ReportHappy to say the staff of St. Basil Secondary will be donating money to help will expenses to nurse her back to health! Looking forward to seeing her tail wagging soon! :)
northkidd2 3/22/2013 2:17:48 PM ReportHappy to say the staff of St. Basil Secondary will be donating money to help with expenses to nurse her back to health! Looking forward to seeing her tail wagging soon! :)
danger 3/22/2013 2:24:48 PM ReportHOW Sick!! I once had a dog when I was younger, he was left alone like this one was, starving and often beaten by passers by. We brought the dog home and my parents and brothers instantly accepted him as our own. After a few months with lots of loving, and good food. (Lucky) became a very beautiful, playful, pet and good friend. We remained that way for many years until sadly one day he was hit by a car. For all of the above reasons, and memories I hope that you are able to name this dog (Lucky).
lilmsmay 3/22/2013 2:24:58 PM ReportIt does look like she had pups. Where are they? Are they being treated like she has been? My heart bleeds. Is there anything we as a society can do to find these pups and make sure they are treated proper?
goalie55 3/22/2013 2:25:17 PM ReportLet's all donate money to the society, and they can use it as they see fit........I agree that installing a security camera(s) might be a deterrent but if they did it discreetly and hid the camera (s) they would be able to identify people responsible for this type of cowardly, malicious treatment of poor helpless animals......just a suggestion. C'mon Sault Ste Marie, someone out there knows who is responsible.......do the right thing and step up and report the info needed to bring the person (s) to justice.
Carol Martin 3/22/2013 2:39:05 PM ReportOkay folks - can we tone down the rage, here. No one knows what happened to this poor dog and that's the point. It's possible she ran away from her family and they are still looking for her. While it's probably just a wishful thought that no one intentionally abused this innocent and loving creature, let's not start lighting our torches until we know for sure.
In fact, instead let's rally behind the organization that is looking after her. She is going to need veterinary care, special food, blankets and probably medicine for fleas, intestinal parasites and rebuilding bone mass, etc.
tess123 3/22/2013 2:44:50 PM Report YES HOPE IS A VERY GOOD NAME FOR THIS DOG
NOW I THOUGHT THERES A VIDEO CAMERA WHERE U DROP OFF THE ANIMALS
IF SO CANT YOU GET THE PICTURE OF THAT PERSON
NOW WHEN THEY FIND THIS PERSON THIS PERSON SHOULD GO TO JAIL FOR AS LONG OR MORE THAN A PERSON DOING THIS TO A HUMAN FOR A HUMAN CAN FIGHT BACK BUT A POOR ANIMAL DEPENDS ON HUMAN TO KEEP THEM SAFE NOT BE CRUEL I BET THESE PEOPLE BEAT THAT POOR GIRL MY HEART GOES OUT TO HER AND PRAYER
FROM A ANIMAL LOVER
obase_06 3/22/2013 2:48:09 PM Reportshame on the people who did this. who ever it is should be treated the same when they find the owners. pisses me off that someone could be so ignorant. i wish i knew who it was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
northerngal 3/22/2013 2:50:00 PM ReportI hope that this animal wasn't abused and CM is correct that she ran away or became lost.
I agree lets not light the torch until we know all the facts.
Cruelty to animals is the lowest, if you can treat an animal with no respect then how do you treat other human beings?
Christina216 3/22/2013 3:03:21 PM Reportif this dog was lost dont you think the owners would have went to the humane society already?? maybe made a missing dog report?? i highly doubt this dog is missing. just neglected and abused.. a$$hole owners. i hope they are charged and whatever other animals (like her pups) are taken from them and they are never allowed to have animals again...
Ski-Dude 3/22/2013 3:08:05 PM ReportChristina, it isn't always the case that an owner retrieves their lost dog at the humane society.....some don't bother! I know because that is how I got my beautiful girl (dog) :)
SaultJammer 3/22/2013 3:09:16 PM ReportI just came back from the Humane Society (because i realized that they close at 5pm and i wouldn't be off in time to go there after work so i used my lunch time to go) and they told me that i am just 1 of several people that are willing to adopt her. I knew that would be the case..., but i informed the staff of who i was (SaultJammer on SooToday.com) and advised them that i am definitely interseted in adopting her. They took my real name down and my home phone number. They said that she is currently being completely checked over by an animal clinic and that i can check back with them this coming Monday.
So we will have to wait the weekend to find out if she is up for adoption or if she requires additional medical attention first before they can adopt her out.
I am doing my best to offer my home as hers' - it's all in their hands.
Becky525 3/22/2013 3:30:11 PM ReportI believe that the people who treat animals this way should have the same treatment done to them! How can anyone be sooooo cruel.
Suggested Name: Kismet
yvonny 3/22/2013 3:37:16 PM Reporti hope this person was video tape and should have charges of cruelty to this scumbag i hope that he sees the outpouring of insults towards him or her and comes forward with remorse i doubt it...disgusting what else is this person doing to his own children
SaultJammer 3/22/2013 3:40:41 PM ReportI think that 'dutch touch 3/22/2013 12:13:39 PM' says it best with their post...
"I think this dog hope's it will never see it's owners again.
The dog hope's it will feel better soon.
We all hope the dog makes it.
Also with people like saultjammer we still have hope in peoples kindness.
On a personal note. I "hope" the owners rot in hell"
Mousie 3/22/2013 3:50:10 PM ReportI was reading the comments under this picture on the Humane Society facebook page. Somebody posted information about this poor dog, but it appears their comment has been deleted. What I can glean from the responses to that comment (by someone named Steven) is that this dog is 12 years old, a mastiff, had "lived a good life" (really???? being bred at the age of 12, starved, and God knows what else is a good life???) but was peeing on the floor so the owners got rid of her. I don't know if any of this is true or not, but I thought sharing this might jog somebody's memory out there.
There aren't words strong enough to describe how much this type of thing saddens and infuriates me. While I'm glad they ultimately did drop her off (and I agree that cameras would deter people from doing so) why the hell didn't they do it sooner?? Why did they let it get to this point? Oh right, I forgot, because they're monsters with no conscience who deserve to have the exact same things done to them as they did to her.
Animal cruelty laws in this country need to be made a lot more strict and penalties a lot worse than they are now, but the only way that's going to happen is if we start raising our voices for those who don't have voices of their own.
nitrocircus199 3/22/2013 3:55:14 PM ReportTo all the people who also feel bad for the dog how about a little donation? I know I will be!!
nanci 3/22/2013 4:36:21 PM ReportMy first question for folks here and in the surrounding area; Who has pups for sale? Who has recently bought a pup that matches a close description to this dog? Large breed pups, just weaned? Check around, make the call to the proper authorities.
d'sbored 3/22/2013 4:48:53 PM ReportAppalling is all I can say! I think Hope or Faith would be an awesome name as by the looks of things her past owners couldn't provide neither one. Good luck SaultJammer and I hope you can adopt her and restore her Hope and Faith in humans.
Voxboy876 3/22/2013 5:08:22 PM ReportI would like to think their is a special place in hell for people who hurt animals and children.
Christina216 3/22/2013 5:09:14 PM Reporti read all the responses on fb..one comment said the dog looks similar to a dog that just moved on fish hatchery road and her name is princess. have someone investigate. fish hatchery road is only so long. or ask the person that posted that where she got that info from. eventually these people will be caught...hopefully sooner than later.
frizz 3/22/2013 5:19:25 PM ReportI hope to god that the humane society is following up on both leads above especially the one about princess. The other was on their fb page so we'll see I guess....keep at it people. This rotten people need to be found.
Working Man 3/22/2013 5:21:07 PM ReportI think thats great that the founder of this poor, lost dog dropped it off as they did! That's fantastic...
bradley101 3/22/2013 5:55:39 PM Report I seriously can't believe someone can do such a thing to a poor defenseless dog. Humans are the only things they have in this world and they trust us to give them what they need, because they give us unconditionally love.. The poor rat bastard who did this to that beautiful dog needs the same thing done to them. I don't think killing them would do the trick because that's an easy way out.. Make them suffer like that baby girl did. As for a name for her is Hope or Fighter. because she has kept her fight alive to make it this far.
I believe at the Humane Society drop off box should get camera's filming people dropping off animals, especially in cases like this.. This way people like this who drop off animals that need immediate attention can be caught and punished appropriately for undeserving animals like this poor sweetheart pootch..
sandpiper 3/22/2013 5:59:17 PM ReportThis is not uncommon anymore. So sad to have to say that. If you cannot take care of an animal or do not have the time please do not take one in or at least have the decency to put the animal up for adoption before the animal suffers from starvation or worse. I hope that the person who is responsible for the state of this canine will rot in HELL. My heart goes out to the staff at our humane society when they have to deal with this. Thank you to all those who rescue animals in distress and to those who adopt. I wish this beautiful canine lady get the care and love she gracely deserves.
Working Man 3/22/2013 6:04:50 PM ReportSo if you find a dog in this deprived condition, what exactly are you supposed to do? Leave him there to die, alone and lost? Or would it be wiser to drop it off at the Society?
And why exactly should the person who dropped it off, to be cared for, rot in hell again? I missed that.
happy camper 3/22/2013 6:25:34 PM ReportHeart breaking
blackspruce 3/22/2013 6:29:56 PM Reportjust can not believe what I see I just hope the dog was just lost and found by someone like working man stated it is just evil if someone actually was responsible for this dog to become this way and there is no punishment severe enough. I know my dog got loose on me and took off after a bear I thought I lost her but two days she came back tired and very hungry so it could happen. Just pray to god we do not have someone that pathetic in our midst to abuse an animal that way if it was not a lost dog
blackspruce 3/22/2013 6:32:16 PM ReportI also will be dropping money off at the humane society
quick 3/22/2013 6:46:25 PM ReportThe owner is now known,go to humane societys facebook page.
maxine 3/22/2013 6:47:06 PM ReportSomeone out there knows who is responsible for this animal abuse. If you do, REPORT them to the authorities. You don't have to give your name. No one will ever know who you are and you will be doing the community a service.
Ti.N 3/22/2013 7:07:43 PM ReportThis is awful and so sad! I would name he Angel because that's what she really is after everything she has been through.
{scott} 3/22/2013 7:20:41 PM ReportWe are all angry and have our own ideas what we would like to do to the owner. However, we can't act on it but there is something constructive that we can do.
Those people who have debated on adopting and know they have the time, patience and can afford to care for and love an animal, PLEASE, PLEASE, go and adopt. By providing loving homes, you not only rescue a new life long friend, but you also create a space for another animal to be saved. THAT is something that can be done to help.
haywirej 3/22/2013 7:25:44 PM ReportI would gladly bring her in to our home and into the heart of our loving family, the people that have done this deserve to have the same thing done to them. Treat others how you want to be treated.
yvonny 3/22/2013 7:45:51 PM Reportlooks like they found the owner as described on local2 website and he is facing charges for doing what he did but wont release the name i guess they found him on facebook for what they are saying
goalie55 3/22/2013 7:46:26 PM ReportWorkingman......obviously you do not get it! They should rot in hell if they are responsible for the condition of this dog! Even if they aren't responsible, the person who dropped it off must know something about the dog......and should share that info with the society and authorities....simple as that....
blackspruce 3/22/2013 8:10:13 PM Reportgoalie 55 we should give people the benefit of the doubt maybe the person found the dog or stole the dog from the evil person and wanted to stay unidentified in fear of payback from the person that actually did abuse the dog we all no how fast and soft the court systems are and if this scumbag could do this to the dog then he/she could be very dangerous. I am just glad the dog was dropped off and it will get the help she needs and the person responsible has been caught
Jennisgood 3/22/2013 8:50:03 PM ReportThey should starve the owners....
lavendalilly 3/22/2013 9:52:54 PM ReportThis is very sad. Consider this: Dogs on the streets in cuba and the dominican have more weight on them- and they are fed very little. So just imagine how long this precious puppy had to starve in order to look like this?!!!
Thanks for believing in miracles Humane Society! This girly will need one.
I will be looking forward to the story of when the "owners" are charged for cruelty.
TJP 3/22/2013 10:16:26 PM Report@junogirl...... My family and I would be delighted to donate $50 to that cause. I know it's not much but if we can get 20 people to do the same that is $1000 towards the cause which I think will get people talking. These people that did this will get what they deserve I'm sure. And I truly "hope" that when they are caught their names will be posted on soo today to let us all know who these pieces of "poop" are.
CBradley 3/22/2013 11:02:24 PM ReportI hope that the owner is punished by the courts...He/she needs more than a verbal reprimand....and should be incarserated with community service to the local shelter for the rest of his/her life.Maybe they would then realize that animal abuse is against the law and just as bad as human abuse. There is no excuse they could use as a defense for the suffering this poor animal has endured. If it was lawful to treat them as they treated this dog and leave them deprived of food and proper care...well that would be a good thing. To bad this can't be done.
mikewcurtis25 3/22/2013 11:14:10 PM ReportWhat does it matter who the owner of this poor dog is? It's not like anyone is going to do anything to them! Hell a man in Wawa just got away with a slap on the wrist ( actually I think it amounted to $30 / dog or some ridiculous amount ) for his curelty to animals. It really is a sad world we live in.
lavendalilly 3/22/2013 11:45:51 PM ReportI for one would like to know who the owner is!!! This is now a matter of safety. What if he/she has other pets... how many have died. How many are dying. If they treat their animals like this, imagine how they treat friends or family. I don't want my kids around someone that does this to animals. Why would we NOT want to know who this is!
candio21 3/22/2013 11:46:53 PM ReportIt is a tragedy what has happened to this dog. The owner should be starved. So happy the dog is getting help. While so many people are willong to take in this poor dog is wonderful only one home can get her, but there are many other animals in the shelter whose owners dropped them off before it got this bad that need to find a forever home too. Help a furry friend.
mommabear 3/23/2013 1:05:18 AM ReportIt's been wonderful to see the public's response in support of Karma and the SSMHS. She demonstrates a horrific case of neglect and abuse, however such cases happen in our own local backyards more than we're aware. The shelter staff regularly face animals in dire situations. We don't generally see this as we tour the rooms for adoption. Behind the scenes the shelter staff and volunteers work so hard to tend to and care for all of the animals they are brought, no matter the condition. The SSMHS has to do its own fundraising to support themselves and Karma represents only one animal of too many that needs extra medical attention, as well as emotional care. They are in dire need of blankets and bedding to give some comfort to the pets behind their bars while waiting for a loving home. Any donation is welcome I'm sure, and while you're thinking about it, lighten your pockets and purses and contribute your change to their "Penny Drive". These funds directly benefit animals like Karma. Friend of the shelter
PuppyGirl 3/23/2013 1:17:40 AM ReportThe Sault Ste Marie Humane Society
7 hours ago
On behalf of Karma (her new name) all we can say is THANK YOU!!! Your response to her situation has been overwhelming to say the least and has resulted in the owner being found, donations of blankets, toys & food and more than $1,500 in donations which will ensure she gets the veterinary care she so desperately needs. She is currently at the veterinary clinic and will remain there for the weekend for sure. Her condition is guarded and we ask you to keep her in your thoughts. As there is now an investigation, we are limited to the information we can provide but will continue to post updates on her condition. We apologize to those who left messages that we have not yet replied to - her care was our first priority today. We want you to know that NONE of this would have been possible without the help of our Facebook friends. She has a rough road ahead of her and we ask that you keep Karma in your hearts - we want her to make it through this ordeal and live the life she so deserves. THANK YOU from Karma and the shelter staff!
send 3/23/2013 1:35:52 AM Reportgood, i hope you nail the fucker!!
stir 3/23/2013 5:29:22 AM ReportI could hardly look at this poor dog. Karma will get the people who did this.
camiol 3/23/2013 8:00:47 AM ReportWhoever did this deserves to be shot. This is cruel and disgusting, this is man in his worst form. I hope that the sick SOB gets put away for a long time. Whoever provided the tips to catch this creep....good on you and Thank you.
I pray Karma will be ok and that she is adopted to a wonderful, loving home that will spoil her rotten. My heart breaks for her.
j.r.98 3/23/2013 8:10:26 AM ReportSaultJammer.... did you go to the shelter to see if you could adopt her? i think your home situation would best fit her . someone always there for her
Lynx 3/23/2013 9:24:54 AM ReportDear Karma
My prayers and throughts are with you. I am hoping the strength of all the deserving comments from readers give you to this letter will help you heal through this long recovery.
I am a true dog lover and it breaks my heart that the loser or owner of this beautiful pet got away with the damage he or she has done.
I shall make a stop to the shelter with a blessing.. rest easy lil one.
Lynx 3/23/2013 9:33:42 AM ReportHey Guys?Gals
If I am not working that day... plan to attend court and see what kind of charges are enforced...
Anybody with me? Let's stand up to the one's that can't speak for themselves.. Our loyal pets!!
SaultJammer 3/23/2013 9:36:59 AM Report@j.r.98
I actually did go yesterday afternoon during my work lunch break. You can read my post. Here is the time stamp of my post upon returning from the Humane Society and informing everyone:
(SaultJammer 3/22/2013 3:09:16 PM)
- So as i stated, i will need to wait until at least Monday to see if i will be able to adopt her [(Karma) as the Humane Society has named her]. But i do promise to keep everybody informed as to my results as soon as i find out.
Thanks for the concern :)
Sera 3/23/2013 9:57:22 AM ReportChildren and animals...do not mess with them or a wrath will be brought down upon you!!!!!
Absolutely terrible what "humans" can do or not do to other beings!!!
Kinger87 3/23/2013 10:11:09 AM ReportWant to get justice? Release the dog owners name and address. The people of SSM will not stand for this type of disgusting, inhumane treatment of a beautiful animal. I have never had nightmares from a Sootoday story until I read that one. Needless to say my dogs got extra treats and cuddle time last night.
Thats a picture that should be on Sarah Mclachlan`s cruelty to animals commercial.Try watching that video after seeing that poor little scared animal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gspElv1yvc
Peachesmom 3/23/2013 11:04:09 AM ReportAs the Mom to our 5 fur-babies, (Jersey-dog, Mystique-cat, Dodger-cat, Brody-cat & Bella Bunny) I am completely disgusted to see that anyone could have treated this gorgeous creature this way. ANYONE who thinks that this is acceptable needs a lesson, many actually, in "Treat Those How You Would Want to Be Treated-101".
Even after all she has been through, you can see in her eyes that she still has enough love in her heart to give someone, someone that will treat her with gentle love, sweet kindness, unending patience and heartfelt understanding.
May you live out the rest of your natural days within a home full of the love you so desperately need, Karma! Sleep well tonight knowing that SO MANY are wishing you well!
P.S. We ALL know that this poor girl's "owner" will NOT get anywhere close to the reprimand that this type of treatment warrants, so please tell me, WHERE is Karma's justice in that?
Terri Maria 3/23/2013 11:10:07 AM ReportI am glad that this poor dog has found some refuge at the Human Society. And if she has lived through the abuse she will be a humble family pet. I worry more about the puppies where ever they are. I hope the public will support finding them.
crashed13 3/23/2013 11:14:18 AM ReportSome crack heads dog,when they do have a dog its usally always a Pit Bull.
They can,t take care of themselves but decide to take on raising a dog.
vvv 3/23/2013 11:58:15 AM Reportthey should rot in hell
MR40 3/23/2013 12:34:38 PM Reportwonder if there is a law stateing that they cant post the owners name and what had lead up to this dog being this way..if there is, it needs to be changed..karma(x2) works in funny ways!!!!!
madmaymax 3/23/2013 3:27:57 PM ReportWONDER WHY SOMEONE WOULD SAY "CRACK HEAD DOG"???
Vindicator 3/23/2013 5:09:51 PM ReportIt would be nice if someone could identify the person who did this, publish their photo on Facebook and hopefully someone will take the SOB into a back alley or even better, out into the bush were he has little or no chance of making it back into civilization. Let the animals he so fondly abuses dine on his worthless carcass after they hunt him down. Anyone who would abuse a defenseless animal has no right to live among people.
Peachesmom 3/23/2013 7:21:24 PM ReportTo Vindicator :
The comment was "Some crack heads dog,when they do have a dog its usally always a Pit Bull.
They can,t take care of themselves but decide to take on raising a dog."
- implying the dog belonged to "some crack head" not that the dog was a crack head
Vindicator 3/23/2013 8:15:08 PM ReportTo Peachesmom, I don't know why you directed a copy of a previous statement at me regarding the possibility of the poor dog belonging to a crack-head.
I have an excellent command of the English language and my posted response was not directed that statement, but rather ANYONE who would injure a helpless animal deserves no sympathy from society. In fact even if she was owned by a crack-head, they chose the life style, the dog did not. I would pay good money to watch these scumbags get what they deserved. To bad it is illegal to do to them what they really should have visited upon them.
Resident 3/23/2013 8:56:39 PM ReportIt WOULD be interesting to attend court when this "person" appears. Just to let the "person" know that normal people care about the treatment of animals.
jojoe71 3/24/2013 12:20:11 AM ReportWho's bad mouthing the pitt bull? I've had one since she was a baby ...most beautiful well behaved dog I've ever had.
Any breed of dog can be trained to be mean and dangerous.
Peachesmom 3/24/2013 12:30:02 AM ReportVindicator, I do regret that I clearly made an error, as HUMANS sometimes do. I should have directed my "clarification post" to madmaymax.
Clearly if I have offended you or somehow demeaned your command of the English language, I would like to extend my most sincerest apologies.
Have a good night and sleep well, Karma!
Tammy72 3/24/2013 5:52:09 AM ReportI find it down right dirty that someone could do this. The owners deserve justice of the cruelest manner whatever that would be!! But Hope is one hell of fighter. She survived the nurturing that she gave her puppies while she did without. She must have one hell of an amibition to live. She fought threw all the crap that was thrown her way to live. Koodoo's to her and her strength and will to live. Shes going to make an amazing pet for someone...hopefully Saultjammer!!! :-) Got my fingers crossed for you, even though i've never heard of you..(sorry). She sounds just like a real mother to me. She did without just to see her babies threw(hopefully). Good luck to her and her new owner.
Evale 3/24/2013 7:36:14 AM ReportI'm sure many people would like to know who abused this pet! A picture in Soo Today would be nice if anyone has one; just so we know who is ok with causing such needless suffering to a pet.
Also, jail time and a fine payable to the Humane Society would be a good lesson and a warning to others that cruely to animals will not be tollerated.
Evale 3/24/2013 8:06:12 AM ReportDo we have a local Politician willing to step up and make a difference? This crap has gone on too long? It's proven that people who will harm animals...will harm people. Lets see who has the ... to make a change! They would certainly get my vote in an election. Politicians took on drunk driving and made a life saving difference...People want to see CHANGE HAPPENING AND SOMETHING DONE TO STOP THIS ABUSE. Who is going to step up and represent the wishes of the community?? God Bless those caring for this poor dog. I look forward to seeing her progess reports (and pictures)
judoka 3/24/2013 10:53:40 AM Report They should put the peoples name out in the paper, so everybody is aware who these idiots are. Who knows, could be someone living closer to you than you think.
sassy4554 3/24/2013 11:44:20 AM ReportIs there a report on how Karma is doing? Please let us know if she is improving.......tks!
speed7 3/24/2013 9:48:53 PM ReportIf you dont have the time money or patience to take care of a dog why bother? this picture disturbs me greatly. poor girl. all these poor animals ask is to be loved and look what she got. sick.
friendly 3/25/2013 9:22:02 AM ReportWho ever did this to that poor dog needs to spend a lot of time in jail. No slap on the wrist like they usually get.
I also heard that the people that did this to her have her puppies. Those puppies should be removed from the home at once. No one should be allowed to have animals that has done this to one animal.
KMF61MCF 4/18/2013 3:26:30 PM ReportThe Humane Society names her Karma. And i hope Karma does come back to bite the sob's in the ass. Bastards deserve a harsh punishment. I have donated money for her care i hope others can to. Thank you to all that have.
It would appear this poor pooch's owner has been located.
