Urgent: 14 y.o. Yogi dumped in Carson, CA shelter - Page 1

Forwarded from an email list. Please, SOMEBODY, go get this poor fellow and at least give him an appropriate last day of loving, indulgences and special treats before having a vet come and ease him out of his old and failing body.  I'll even cover the costs for it.

PERMISSION GIVEN TO CROSSPOST
- 14 YEARS OLD - IMPOUND ID #A4238213 - Carson Shelter - EXTREMELY URGENT

YOGI was dumped in the shelter by his owners who said, "he can hardly
walk." He is 14 YEARS OLD, geriatric, and has hip dysplasia. He has
trouble getting up and moving around. If nothing else this guy
deserves to be given some love, a delicious meal and then taken to a
vet for a humane and dignified euthanasia. His due out date is Feb. 10
which means it is likely he will have to stay in the shelter for at
least 5 more days in pain and discomfort. Someone please help
Yogi...my heart breaks as I look at his photo.

Impound Date: 2/3/2011 3:25:58 PM
Sex: Male
Primary Breed: GERM SHEPHERD
Age: 14 Years, 0 Months
Location: CARSON

YOGI - 14 YEARS OLD - IMPOUND ID #A4238213 - Carson Shelter - Phone:
310-523-9566 or direct line 310-527-5158 , Address: 216 W. Victoria
Street, Carson, CA 90248

If you can't adopt or rescue YOGI please forward this info, share,
re-post, put it on twitter-facebook-myspace, email it, tag people! If
we work together we can find YOGI a home before it's too late. AGAIN,
THIS IS URGENT.

Amy Theusch
314.303.2201
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www.petfinder.com/petdetail/18570672

How can anyone be so cruel to dump that poor boy off at a shelter?

OH HOW I WISH I LIVED IN CA!!!
I just know someone will go and get this sweet boy and take him home, give him a warm blanket and lots of love...
SHAME on his owner, he does not deserve to own a dog.

I've worked shelters and animal control for over 20 years and this  happens ALL THE TIME. After years of devotion and love they dump these poor guys off to save a few bucks or because they find it "too painful" to be with them when they are enthused.

I'm a licensed euthanasia tech and I can't even tell you how many animals I have held and comforted in their last hours before putting an end to their misery. I always felt that they deserved to feel loved and cared for even if it was their last days. Some never even felt that before which made it even harder because you know it is the most attention they have ever felt in their lives.

Most places are legally able to euthanize right away if it is an owner turn in and not wait out the holding period. What I find a little disturbing is that this old guy has no bedding in his kennel to relieve some of his discomfort. He should be made as comfortable as possible and he does NOT look comfortable.I don't care how many years I have seen cases like this....it still breaks my heart. I always told my employees the day you stop caring about these guys and it doesn't bother you that you are taking their  lives is the day you should walk away from your position.

Oh my God. The owners should never be allowed to have a dog again. That makes me sick. How dare they.

edit: The petfinder link does list him anymore, did someone get him out of there?

Yes, KCzaja--a GSD rescue got him out and he's in good hands.

Good for him!!!!!!!!     

Tears are runing down my face as I read this how could anyone do this to this old boy.Iam so happy that rescue got him out of there may his last days be filled with comfort and  love.