things that make you go 'WTF?'

[bunnylove]

Today someone called the SPCA on my dad to report animal cruelty against our my dog.

Riiiiiight. My dad would die for this dog. No, I'm serious, he would.

Dad had was meeting a friend for lunch today and of course he brings Jackson along *points to icon*. He brings him everywhere, always have, always will. Never in the 9 years we've had him have we had a problem bringing him and leaving him in the car. Anycrap, dad is having lunch with his friend and apparently got a table near the parking lot and in view of his van. Halfway through the meal dad sees the SPCA van pull up beside his car and a woman gets out. He goes out to investigate and finds out that someone called the SPCA because Jackson was left out in the car and because he's a malamute X huskey X wolf. Malamute + summer + sun = not a happy camper. But our summer so far has been really cold (today is the first day I've even had to wear a tank top and it's mid July!)

Dad and the SPCA lady (who was quite aggressive towards dad because she got this call against him) talk and proceeded to tell him how bad it is for a dog to be left in the car, and especially since he's a northern dog it's a lot more dangerous. Well, duh, he has more fur.

Now, like I've said before we've had this dog 9 years and we know what he can and cannot tolerate. He's been in a lot worse situations than that, let me tell you. But it wasn't like dad had him locked up with no air. He had all 4 windows down all the way, his travel doggy water dish, and he parked in as much shade as he could. I've seen dogs this past week in cars in the full sun with no windows down. That's when you really need to be concerned. I know there are all these reports out saying how hot a car can get and not to leave your pet in there for long amounts of time, but geeze! My dad was only going to be an hour or so. Not like he's going to leave him there all day.

We know whoever called the SPCA had their heart in the right place. Believe me I'd do the same thing if I saw an animal was distressed or in danger, but I just feel like it was a waste of time for the SPCA and that there are a lot more serious cases of animal abuse out there. Jack had plenty of air, water, and it wasn't all that hot out (about 20°C, and Jack is fine with that). Dad also had had him brushed out last week so all his undercoat was gone. All he does is sleep when he's in the car.

So dad got off with a warning... this time. Oh, and a good thing the lady didn't look at Jack's license, dad has a habit of not getting it renewed. I think it's been about 4 years now? LOL

It's just one of those things that make you go WTF? But kudos to the SPCA for doing their job, even though nothing was wrong (at least I don't think).

Comments

[ramdonomo.livejournal.com]

It's the thought that counts?

Kinda?

*shrugs*

[leggyslove.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, it's nice to know that someone out there cares, but it was just kinda pointless since dad takes such precautions to not have him over heat.

[gremmie-goo.livejournal.com]

It's better then cooping him up in a hot house all day while he goes out!

I guess the people had the right intentions...

[leggyslove.livejournal.com]

Yeah, they did, but it really wasn't like he was locked up with no air. O.o

[taintedattitude.livejournal.com]

psh, 20 degrees isn't even that hot man. thats pretty chilly considering it is summer. its usually like 30 or higher, well here anyways haha

[leggyslove.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's not even that hot out, so I don't get it? lol

[chenin.livejournal.com]

The way you describe the situation I do think calling the SPCA seems a bit aggressive, but I have to admit to have calling them on more than one occasion myself. But with the windows wide open, in the shade, and on a mild day I'd probably have left it alone.

The first time I called was last summer I think. It was at least 90F and when I went back to the car to grab something I noticed that the car next to me had a dog in it. In full sunlight, with a two inch window crack. When I went back in we talked to the waitress, who commented that the owner had just ordered appetizers so there was no way it'd be less then an hour or so. A cop came by and made one of the party bring the dog home. That is the type of situation that makes my blood boil, it's not malice it's just stupidity. It doesn't sound like your dad is anything like those people. Heck, I never think to bring water for the dog when we bring him along. Though she's so rambunctious I'd never leave her anywhere for long anyway. I'd come back to a destroyed car. Lol

[leggyslove.livejournal.com]

Yeah, their heart was in the right place, but he really wasn't in any distress or danger. If I were you in that situation I'd call the SPCA or the cops as well.

[pirate-savvy14.livejournal.com]

Wow. Thats pretty wierd that someone actually called. But I'm on your side. I'm sure you and your dad are very good dog owners. Stupid person, what do they know.

We know whoever called the SPCA had their heart in the right place.

[caymanperri.livejournal.com]

You're so positive to say something nice about the person. I don't know if I could. Sometimes people but in when they shouldn't. My son was being very, VERY bad at Target once and I gave him plenty of "nice" warnings, but then I had to get strict and this woman then started following us around the store watching me. I think sometimes parents are afraid to punish their kids in public when they misbehave because of nosy strangers. That's one reason kids are growing up to be more disrespectful of authority. (I could go on and on and on...but I'm done.) :)

[elvensapphire.livejournal.com]

You're right, it definitely deserves a great big...WTF?!?! Goodness.