Post by easttex on Jan 31, 2017 16:03:58 GMT -5
A few days ago, I saw a dog sitting by the side of the road, about a half mile from my house. I always carry dog food in my vehicle, and I pulled over to see if it was hungry. I have rarely seen such a pitiful sight as this dog. When I got a good look at her, my first thought was "leprosy". Then I realized it was just the absolute worst case of mange I'd ever seen. She had open sores all over, from scratching, I assume.
She was hungry, so I fed her and continued home, where I got a water bowl, a sheet for my back seat, and disposable gloves. I doubt that she'd felt much kindness in her life, but she was really responsive to me, and she loved being pet. But I could not get her into my car. I decided to return the next morning and try to earn her trust. Big mistake. I haven't seen her since, and I'm guessing that she was run off, if not shot, by the property owners. I feel so badly for not going back later that evening and forcing her to come with me. I have been haunted by that ever since.
She was hungry, so I fed her and continued home, where I got a water bowl, a sheet for my back seat, and disposable gloves. I doubt that she'd felt much kindness in her life, but she was really responsive to me, and she loved being pet. But I could not get her into my car. I decided to return the next morning and try to earn her trust. Big mistake. I haven't seen her since, and I'm guessing that she was run off, if not shot, by the property owners. I feel so badly for not going back later that evening and forcing her to come with me. I have been haunted by that ever since.
But I agree with the others, definitely not something to beat yourself up over. You tried, and she wouldn't get in your car... And there is always a chance that something good did happen.