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Pup left to die in bin
Thursday, 16 October 2008
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A puppy has been rescued just moments away from an agonising death.
The Border Collie pup, named Blue, had been dumped in a compost bin and was almost crushed to death in a bin lorry before his frantic barking alerted rescuers.
The distressed animal was plucked from the bin and is now in the care of Banbridge dog lover Gillian McFadden.
Gillian, whose registered charity ‘The Doghouse Sanctuary’ has helped rehome and rescue numerous dogs, said: “There was no way out for the unfortunate pup who was trapped inside the bin.
“The dog was covered in fleas and ticks – the dog warden who told us about him was appaled.
“The pup had been dumped in somebody else’s bin – the lady who owns the bin was horrified as she has a dog of her own. This pup had obviously been dumped there to avoid detection. It’s an appaling case of cruelty.”
Blue has now become the Doghouse Sanctuary’s official mascot and will help publicise the issue of animal cruelty to young people.
“Blue will now be trained in agility and obedience and he will visit schools to raise awareness of the wanton cruelty there is in society,” said Gillian.
“Our goal is to make people aware of stray dogs, and appeal to anyone who wants to foster, clean or walk a dog to contact me, as we need all the help we can get.”
For more information on the Doghouse Sanctuary, log on to www.thedoghousesanctuary.com
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how cud any1 do dat 2 such a gorgeous wee puppy how can any1 treat der animals cruelly it makes me so mad!! i love all my animals & cudnt even begin 2 imagine inflicting any type of pain on them whether it b physical or neglect!! it actually makes me feel sick!! a pet can give u all ta love in ta world & it deserves 2 b given love bck!!! ta penalty given 2 ppl 4 animal cruelty is ridiculous, fines & bein banned from havin a pet 4 a while is not enough!! alot of credit needs 2 b given 2 all those ppl who help & home unwanted,abused & neglected animals u's r wee gems!!!xx
Posted by janice | 16.04.09, 23:37 GMT
I So Love and have 2 of my ow Roxy and Jipsy xxxxxx I was so so sad to hear about blue
Posted by Ellie Peak | 07.04.09, 12:09 GMT
Well Done Gillian, A job well done keep up the good work.
I can think of some humans who should be put in the bin long before these little fellows.
Dog lovers ourselves with a Border Colllie full of life and love. Hard to imagine how low some people will stoop.
Posted by Derek & Jennifer Jeannette | 19.10.08, 15:06 GMT
This is such a terrible thing to do, pets are here for enjoyment and to be looked after, anyone that can do such a thing is not fit to be called human
Posted by Margaret | 16.10.08, 23:01 GMT
the person that did this, if they catch him should be put in a bin and keep him there for a few days so he knows how it feels
frank
Posted by frank mc Cracken | 16.10.08, 20:58 GMT
If someone does not want an animal there is no excuse to treat it like this! All they have to do is take it somewhere safe like an animal shelter.
Whoever treated this animal so cruelly could do similar to a person or child!
Thanks to however found Blue and rescued him.......
Posted by Fi | 16.10.08, 16:14 GMT
I cannot believe that people could actually even think of hurting animals like this.Animals are innocent and help heal many people.This is very serious and who am ever had done something like this should go to jail for many many years because to many people get away from horrific animal cruelty like this and should be punished to the full extent of the law.I am a firm believer of what Comes Around Goes Around and I am very happy to hear that Blue is now in good hands and is safe and secure.
Posted by Jeni Cousins | 16.10.08, 15:39 GMT
Makes you think about what you would do to the person responsible for this. I don't think what I would like to do to him/her, is at all printable.
Posted by mickey | 16.10.08, 15:21 GMT
I agree with you Terry, but how do you know it was a guy. Women are just as capable of cruelty as men are. The people who do things like this are the ones you read about later who do other atrocities. As animal lovers, my wife and I abhor this acts to dumb and innocent animals.
Earl. Canada
Posted by Earl | 16.10.08, 14:58 GMT
I think people that commit such offences as this should be givin the death Penalty....:D
Posted by King Kong | 16.10.08, 14:39 GMT
This is really horrific, it seems to be happening all over
the world, What in Gods name is happening to the human
race. SICK SICK
jennifer
Posted by jennifer | 16.10.08, 14:00 GMT
How absolutely sickening and disgraceful!! An act of total inhumanity! Here, here to Terry and Liam!!
Posted by Tracey | 16.10.08, 13:27 GMT
Sick people. I don't understand how people can do this sort of thing. Shows how far the human race has come in intelligence and morality if there are still people among it doing these kinds of things.
Posted by l | 16.10.08, 13:20 GMT
I strongly believe that much tougher sentences need to be handed down to those who are cruel to animals. Jail terms and/or lengthy and productive community service, instead of fines need to be implemented. Offenders should also be banned from having animals for life. It's about time there was a zero tolerance policy put in place for those who harm animals - these poor creatures are so innocent, loving and trusting, it's a huge abuse of power to hurt such helpless creatures. People who harm them are weak, spineless cowards who have nothing to offer. They are too eager to indulge already over-indulged children. They haven't the wit to acknowledge an animal is not a toy to be tossed aside when you realise it actually takes a degree of intelligence, humanity and gumption to care for it.
Posted by Sharon | 16.10.08, 10:31 GMT
The guy who did this is fit for a bin - hopefully one that is used for storing battery acid!
Posted by Terry | 16.10.08, 09:47 GMT
The culprits of this act are lowest of the low and in my opinion they are a danger not only to animals but to other human beings, especially young defenceless children. I'm a firm believer of the old saying "what goes around, comes around" and I hope this person(s) get what they deserve.
Posted by Liam | 16.10.08, 09:27 GMT