Please share , please help us raise awareness and spread this message and understand why pets cannot be handed out to just anyone .. This was a little dog rescued by Monaghan SPCA 2014 . We ask people to share , we ask people to understand why we hate to see free to a good home ads , why we hate to see dogs found and handed over to anyone on gumtree or facebook before confirming ownership. They will take any small dog or cat to blood and bait , do not think for one second this does not happen in Northern Ireland.. Its happening every day here. Hard hitting story and a warning to ensure your pets are safe and secure and where you can see them , never leave them open to theft , never leave them in a situation where they could end up like Jude and if you see anyone online giving a dog away please make them aware of the dangers Rescuing Jude … He could have been your family pet Sharon McNulty, Monaghan SPCA I’ve written a lot on the subject of animal welfare, but today I sit here after visiting Jude at the vets, and I still feel nauseous. On Friday morning, 8th November near Tyholland, a dog was found on the side of the road by a caring person who thought he’d been hit by a car. The Monaghan SPCA were alerted and he was taken to McKenna, McDonald & Finlay Vets and examined for possible bone breakage, but what the Vet started to discover filled her with dread. Deep puncture wounds meant he had to be shaved. It was then Jude’s story became very clear. Jude was used as a bait dog for at least 6 months. Covered in bite wounds, both fresh and old, some deep and savage – and uncountable. He was in shock and in desperate need of painkillers, rest and warmth. Many of you may not know what a bait dog is, so let me explain. Bait dogs are the most heartbreaking casualty of dog fighting. The process for Jude (and many other dogs or cats, etc. called “prey”) is this: Jude’s face is taped or muzzled, his legs may have been bound and his body restrained. He is then placed in an enclosure with a dog in early stages of being trained to savage and kill – illegal dog fighting. Depending on the level of aggression, some bait dogs are killed pretty early – they are the lucky ones. Because for as long as a bait dog is able to survive these attacks, they’ll be subjected to the same mind- numbing torture over and over and over again. Bait dogs will never hear “I love you” from their captors. Bleeding, in severe pain and in agony, they’re put into cages, or chained. They’re not usually fed because they’re not valued. No vet care, no pain meds, no compassion, survivors are dumped when they’re no longer useful. The saddest existence for a horrific, greed-filled blood sport. Jude is about 4 years old, a West Highland Terrier male – probably a beloved stolen pet. I’m urging people to please know where your dog/cat is, that they are safe, get them microchipped. Never, ever advertise “free to good home” – dog fighting is a money making racket. These imbeciles will fool you – I’ve know them to send girlfriends dressed up smartly to your home to collect their free pet. Jude will go into foster care while he heals. They’ll replace his fear and despair with trust and hope. They’ll let him hear those words “I love you” and “you’re safe now” every day. And when the day comes that they see that glimmer in his eyes, they’ll know that St Jude did his job too, in helping this hopeless, innocent little dog. The pain of his past seen in his dark, lonely eyes will be no more. Jude was saved because the Monaghan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals exists to protect animals from cruelty and neglect through rescue, rehab and education. And now, my plea to you - this behaviour is BARBARIC and we appeal to anyone who knows where dog fighting is taking place or knows where these pitbull type dogs are being housed, PLEASE lift the phone and ring 047-77200 - Monaghan Garda Station and speak to the detective in confidence. Please don’t take animal charities for granted – many seem to have the impression that we have infinite resources to do good on behalf of animals in trouble, but we, like many other charities, struggle to stay in existence, last week alone we had three dogs in the vets, two from road traffic accidents and Jude. Jude is going to require on-going medical care and if youd like to make an donation towards the vet expenses visit our website monaghanspca.ie for pay pal or donate to NIB Account #: 53070506 / Sort Code: 95-16-97 or alternatively post a donation to MSPCA, Jude Appeal, Killydonagh, Emyvale. We know these are difficult economic times but if you donate even a small amount we in turn can help a greater number of neglected animals. Thank you… and we will keep you posted on Jude on our facebook page.
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 20:55:56 +0000
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