emaciated hunting dog Çatalköy

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
31/03/2011 09:13

I found Bones (his new name) wandering, sorry, staggering along the road yesterday. I took him straight to the vets where he underwent blood tests, worming and tick treatment. KAR have no room, but were helpful with advice. He is now staying with me. If anyone knows the owner, as you know we are specialists in wrought iron and I have a free "gift" for him. Delivery of the piece of wrought iron around his head is totally FREE, lift to the hospital afterwards however is NOT included in this special offer!!



I have photos but don't know how to download, any instructions please?

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
31/03/2011 09:18

Oh and many many thanks to Riley's "dad" who very kindly came to the house with sound advice on the care of a starving dog!!

scruffdog


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 742

Message Posted:
31/03/2011 10:19

What colour is he, a reddish brown?

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
31/03/2011 10:43

No brown and white with spotty legs. I have photos but don't know how to download. I don't want him to go back to his "owner" I think he was abandoned in December hunt and found his way down to the village.

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
31/03/2011 10:45

The same description would describe one of our beautiful dogs about 3 years ago, but she came with 6ft of fuse wire tightly tied around her neck as well. She collapsed at the bottom of our drive. She is now the most beautiful dark chocolate brown, and she gleams like a pedigree racehorse when the sun shines on her coat. |I pray the same happens to Bones. Good luck.



Tango1

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
31/03/2011 12:59

why not try loading the pictures to facebook and then posting a link on here...if you give me a call i can talk you through it.



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bigbadbob


Joined: 04/08/2010
Posts: 368

Message Posted:
01/04/2011 12:27

Any news on this one?

cooper


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Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
01/04/2011 21:58

BoTanica, i have emailed you about pictures.



Chris

swyflot


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 916

Message Posted:
02/04/2011 07:49

Bob,

A really sorry excuse for a dog,but if Riley is used as the norm,i think in 6 to 8 weeks he wil be back to his normal weight.

Botanica, my advice was given in relation to our experience with Riley,for specific advice you should consult your local vet

bazzagirl


Joined: 09/05/2010
Posts: 525

Message Posted:
02/04/2011 10:00

I think I know who he is, when i was out on holiday a few weeks back, i took a walk into the mountain at the back of sea vistas apartments in catalkoy, there is a farmer up there on the track that keeps beautiful male bullocks, chickens etc, then always has 2 dogs kept in the most cruel manor, usually tied up short, no food no water no shelter, i have released a couple of the dogs over the years and always reported my findings to KAR, the last time i was out i released bones as he was starving, i had fed the dogs every evening and watered tthem. This man is unbelievably cruel to dogs every time i visit he always has different ones, obviously the others died. Once he kept 2 dogs in an old wooden pen 4ft by 4ft, they were going mad in all there own filth etc, KAR acted on that and both dogs were released to fend for themseelves by the owner, at least then they had a chance!! This dog was beautiful loving and submissive im so glad hes found you, i prayed for him every night. I know th

bazzagirl


Joined: 09/05/2010
Posts: 525

Message Posted:
02/04/2011 10:04

this farmer does NOT like it when people find out how he is keeping these dogs, maybe if some of us could walk up that way now and again and make our prescene known he will stop this HORRIFIC keeping of dogs, also the dogs restraint were so tight round there necks soon they would be breaking skin. I will be out again soon and if i see him i dont know what i might do, what i dont understand if you dont like ddogs, which he obviously doesnt why keep them like that, i think he just likes torturing dogs. On a lighter note i am so happy bones has been found thankyou thankyou thankyou.

Love Christine

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
02/04/2011 14:19

Here are some pictures of Bones in his sorry state -



http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo235/cooper_06/DSC02253.jpg



http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo235/cooper_06/DSC02254.jpg



http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo235/cooper_06/DSC02255.jpg



http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo235/cooper_06/DSC02256.jpg



http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo235/cooper_06/DSC02257.jpg

bazzagirl


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Posts: 525

Message Posted:
02/04/2011 14:43

whoever done this needs to be shot these pictures made me cry, god bless himx

bigbadbob


Joined: 04/08/2010
Posts: 368

Message Posted:
02/04/2011 15:04

Despite the way he has been treated he looks like a nice gentle dog and I agrre with msg13 whoever is responsible for this should be sorted out!!!

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
02/04/2011 15:12

Those pictures are truly shocking. What a beautiful face he has and thank you so much for coming to his rescue x

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
02/04/2011 15:16

Thank you cooper for the pics!! and thanks for everyones support. He will be back at the vets midweek for a thorough check up. If only they could talk and tell us what happened to them! Sibel said it would have taken a while for him to look like that.



Thanks again everyone!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
02/04/2011 19:06

We have to thank you Botanica, They made me cry so much. Such cruelty and we will never change it just accept it if we can. He looks like my Bertie. Well he is in good hands now. I pary for him xxxx

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
02/04/2011 19:40

I feel physically sick , I can hardly believe what i am seeing , it's beyond me how a so called human being could do this to any living creature .

Simbas

paddywack


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 959

Message Posted:
02/04/2011 19:46

Having looked at these harrowing pictures, I now realise more why I prefer my dogs to most people.

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
02/04/2011 19:47

you and me both paddy. its heartbreaking though to see those photos. I sat and cried.

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
02/04/2011 22:17

Seriously, google Satin Balls, I know sounds kinky, but it's a recipe for building up underweight dogs. I was sent it recently by a friend from South Africa after one of ours had pined so much at kennels and came back skeletal. Worked for us.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
02/04/2011 23:03

Thanks Panchocat sounds different but everything is worth a try. God those photos. I have only ever had one like that turn up with me you may recall Max the german shepard. The dog he became in a very few weeks and the connection between him and I , I will never forget him xxxxx Met Missy today what a beauty.So good so well behaved, she looked so happy and cared for . Her infections are being cared for xxxxxxxx. I am all out of frontline but got 4 bob martin for them till my friend comes this month . Take care xxxxx

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
02/04/2011 23:26

Yes Lilli, Satin Balls, worked for us. You could make some up and freeze them for when the next one appears on your doorstep.



If we didn't know what we were talking about people could get the wrong idea!

mozgor



Joined: 16/06/2010
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
03/04/2011 18:00

OMG I can't stop the tears rolling down my cheeks, half upset and half b****y angry with the state of this poor dog. It's times like this that I wish I lived there and could offer a home as we intend to get 2 dogs when we eventually move over. If there's anything I can do from the UK eg help towards vet bills or food costs let me know please?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
03/04/2011 18:16

Hi mozgor, when are you moving over as I know of 3 looking for a very good home. They are all beautiful. Like you I couldnt stop crying seeing the state of this poor soul. All I know he is now in safe hands and hopefully will recover from his ordeal. Sadly he is one of many but many of us restore them to good health.

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
04/04/2011 10:31

Thank you so much for the support! I will check out the satin balls!! He is desperate for food and I have to feed him so carefully. He wags his tail when he sees me and doesn't shake so much. I know there are probably hundreds like him, but apart from "shock pictures" I had never seen one in "real life". Like you Mozgor - I was upset and angry all at once. You sound like a very kind person. Thank you for your kind offer.

MsGarnet


Joined: 04/01/2009
Posts: 989

Message Posted:
04/04/2011 12:44

Why on EARTH would someone have a dog when they clearly feel nothing but contempt for them? They can't even be used for hunting, being so emaciated; can't be of any use to man nor beast, so why would this bloke keep the animal, and not give it to someone who cares? it brings your stomach up the cruelty of mankind to creatures who can't fend for themselves.......

moxie


Joined: 23/05/2009
Posts: 969

Message Posted:
04/04/2011 12:51

Bazzagirl , yes i think its a good idea to let this half wit know that people are aware of his cruelty. There is a charity which investigate animal cruelty here. Many people have been banned by this charity from keeping animals. i did post about this charity, i think its north cyprus animal protection.

swyflot


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 916

Message Posted:
04/04/2011 12:55

Good luck Botanica, Riley looked just like that but covered in sores, the haunches down to the bone, you saw him the other day, believe me in 8 weeks Bones will be a different dog.

Indeed, if only they could talk......I know what I'd like to do to the perpetrators but it is unprintable!

moxie


Joined: 23/05/2009
Posts: 969

Message Posted:
04/04/2011 13:00

info@kuzeykibrishaykorder.com





north cyprus society for the protection of animals

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
04/04/2011 16:15

I wish I hadn't looked at the pictures, can't stop thinking about him now and I can't do anything to help being in the UK. Good luck with him you deserve a medal.

Lilli. How is the dog of yours that had the op?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
04/04/2011 18:22

Hi woody, I wish I hadnt looked at the pics also, At least we know he is getting treated and should with love and care be well soon. Thank you for asking Bertie is coming on very well.Walking well now slight limp and every so often when he does to much he seems to drag his legs behind him. He is getting cheeky again and waits now at the kitchen table again for bits of my breakfast.

bazzagirl


Joined: 09/05/2010
Posts: 525

Message Posted:
04/04/2011 20:25

moxie thankyou so much for that information i will follow this up, if i see him nexxt time im out shortly i will tell him what i think.

thankyou so much

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
05/04/2011 09:06

Bones visited Petcross yesterday earlier than anticipated as he started to shake his head and scratch his ear. I straight away thought - ear mites, but it seems not. He cried in pain and it appears that he has a foreign body /maybe a grass seed deep inside the ear canal. As a result he is booked for sedation tomorrow morning.



Not ideal for a boy in his condition, but we are between the devil and the deep blue sea with regards infection.

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
05/04/2011 09:51

What a sorry sight he is, well done Botanica for taking him in and lovely that your friend will sponsor him too. Hope that he makes a speedy recovery and has the love and attention he so obviously deserves.

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
05/04/2011 10:13

I haven't opened the pictures of Bones because I've seen so much suffering with animals here (I won't even bring up the subject of horses and donkeys I've seen) and you never, ever get used to it. However, people are asking "how could anyone treat an animal in such a way". The answer is both complex and simple at the same time.



1. There are people in this world who are intrinsically evil. They are devoid of any feelings of compassion and humanity.



2. The other reason is "because they can". Until and unless the people and Governments of this country change their attitude towards animals, these atrocities will continue. KAR are trying very, very hard to raise more money towards their Education programme and go into schools and hopefully change the attitudes of the next generation. Until this is done, nothing will change in my opinion.



Tango1

mozgor



Joined: 16/06/2010
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
05/04/2011 19:17

@ Lilli - we would be living there now, but for my aged Mum who will be 92 next week on 13/4 and I just can't bring myself to leave her although she suffers from Alteimers and hasn't a scooby who I am most of the time. I'm confident very soon after we move over a situation will present itself and we will have at least 1-2 dogs, don't know how our 2 cats will react, but c'est la vie.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
06/04/2011 07:52

Hi mozgor, I completely understand.Well there will be no shortgage of dogs for you to choose from. Botanica any news on Bones after his treatment. x

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
06/04/2011 08:57

Dropped him off at 8.15 this morning and will hopefully collect him later this afternoon, he didn't like going without his breakfast though!! His face was was so disapointed when his bowl was left empty......

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
06/04/2011 09:08

Oh love him, let us know how it all goes for him. Good luck Bones xxxx

Tinkie


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
06/04/2011 10:22

Im probably going to get an ar bashing for this, but re msg 36...I really dont think that it has any thing at all with people being evil. The fact is the majority (not all) of local people have little regard for animals, they do respect animals and are never taught how to care for animals on a level that is acceptable to us. They are still told that it is unhealthy to have animals in the home, and are even told to keep away from pets completely when they are pregnant...my sister in law was recently told she could have a miscarriage if she touched our dog! So given all of this they never form emotional attachments to pets they way that we do and so if their dog wanders off, they arent going to put themselves out to go looking for it. If a dog that is bred for hunting doesnt perform to the required standard they arent going to keep it. And if they havent got any money for dog food they will let the dog go hungry...sad but true. cont..

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
06/04/2011 10:26

cont...



I am not defending their actions, I am an animal lover and despise the way animals are treated here. In particular the practice of laying down poison, which is just unbelievable. Until there is more education and stricter laws on keeping animals, and the issuing of hunting licences for dogs, well we never see an improvement.

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
06/04/2011 12:06

I understand what you are saying Tinkie, a dog is just another piece of property, like a table or chair and it seems that you can dispose of "it" whenever and however you want. The fear factor that certain people have for dogs is deep rooted in fear of disease and attack etc. and will take generations to remove I am afraid!



On a lighter note, Bones has had his op for a deep seated grass seed in his ear and I will be collecting him after work!!

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
06/04/2011 12:21

Good news Botanica, fingers crossed for a speedy journey back to health and happiness for Bones.

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
18/04/2011 07:27

Any update on this poor dog.



Chris

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
18/04/2011 08:48

Hi Chris, he is putting on weight, his ear infection is better and he even has new hair growing over his "bony bits" ! He has had raw eggs with the shell, plenty of meat (beef heart and chicken etc) so he's looking pretty good!! Thank you.....

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
18/04/2011 08:54

That's great news he now gets better fed than me, have you got room for another lodger )

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
18/04/2011 09:14

But I don't cook Cooper!! All meat served "au natural" raw !!!

cooper


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Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
18/04/2011 09:17

On second thoughts perhaps I'm as well staying put )