SPCA was informed and an officer went down to advise the family. JT and I then followed up with our own visit cos it was seen that no improvements were made at all by that family.
During our first visit, we spoke and discussed with the family on what can be done to give BB a more fulfilling life. That visit, we took BB out for a long-awaited walk to give him fresh air and joy in his heart.
Resting at the bus-stop after a long walk
He is a simple, happy fellow. No temper, no airs, no discontentment in his bones. He is just so grateful someone has come along to release him from his chains, be it just for about 1 hour - just 1 short hour in the many many long lonely hours he has been relegated to a corner, bound down by chains he just cannot remove no matter how hard he prayed.
For families who cannot even offer a living being a decent measure of FREEDOM, please, the kindest thing you can do is - NEVER GET A PET.
JT has been visiting BB to take him out for walks. The happiest moments of his days. During these months, the family has shared that they have some family issues and they now have decided to give BB up.
Which is good, I feel.
So, here is BB. A young healthy beagle with his second chance at finding his new family - people who understand that he, just like any kid, any of us, lives not only for shelter, food and water --but for a measure of kindness, understanding, companionship and love.
Please email us at projectjkteam@yahoo.com.sg if BB is for you. He has been in chains long enough. Unfortunately, he is not alone. Here is another dog in chains posted on Stomp - http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/viewPost6730.aspx
* Make a report to SPCA on any such cases of neglect/cruelty you see. Speak up for them so that positive changes can be made. If not, if you choose to keep quiet and walk away, the animal may remain in chains till he breathes his last.
2 comments:
BB is paper trained and sterilised too. And like any beagle, full of energy ,he could go on long walks with you, putting his sniffer nose in everything.He's a really sweet boy, and would just sit there quietly and allow u to clean his floppy ears too, coz he knows his ears needs that :) he would do well with some positive reinforcement training, loves treats, and is a fast learner. And he simply loves human company, especially to the person who takes care of him the most and spends the most time with him. That's his leader. If you're not walking/playing with him, he's contented just sitting beside you, and he can do that for ages, and still be very alert at the same time. A simply sweet affectionate boy who loves all the pats and hugs he can get.And he returns that with loads of smooches back to you!
jt :)
saw the comments related to the article by stomper Teo. Some of the things that people (one or two around)can say is a little discouraging. But good to see most people are in support of dogs not being in chains.
jt
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