I personally spoke with SB

about this pitiful husky. Foster needed for this male husky, or a boarding place where he can make a transition from shackled life to one that gives him more freedom.

Regrettably, this is another ignorant family that takes in a dog and has no qualms even releasing it in the wild. Moreover SB is given a three-week timeline to take the dog out, or else they'll surrender it to the SPCA. Can you believe this?

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Sorry to abruptly text you earlier. I really feel sorry for the poor Husky, Shin, I visited earlier today. He is in a pretty bad shape. The poor dog is chained to the window with a short leash all day round. The uncle, Mr Low said he could not handle the dog as his legs and fingers are weak due to an accident while his son is busy, hence, the leashing. As a consequence, he pees and poops and sleep at the same palce. The skin around his neck is raw due to the constant leashing and I am not surprised with the skin problem around the leg and stomach in view of the poor environment. It could also be due to poor diet as he is given rice with egg every day. I told the uncle to loosen the chain but he did not know how as his son was the one who did it.

When the dog saw me, he whines and wag his tail, seems to be seeking for help. I asked the uncle why he didnt send the dog to the vet. Again, he said he could not handle the dog and his son is busy. I told him that I could arrange for someone to send the dog to the vet but the medical cost will need to be borne by them. He has agreed to pay for the medical cost but honestly, the environment will not help with his recovery. In addition, his nails are overgrown and he could not even stand up probably. I asked why his nails was not cut. Again, uncle said his son bought a nail clipper but has no time to do it for him. What a common but lousy excuse! Though he stays in the HDB, little care has been extended to him. Though the uncle seems to care but he has limited ability both physically and financially to take care of the dog.

I have written to ASD for help but am also wondering if you know of any fosterer who could help foster the dog and nurse him to good health before we rehome him. The poor dog needs a good environment to recover. In any case, if they could not find a new owner for the dog in due course (in another 2 weeks), they would probably abandon it in the wild or surrender it to SPCA. If that comes true, he will be another abandon dog who has little of no survival skills. It will be difficult to trace as the dog is not registered. Financially, they do not seem to have the ability to board the dog too. Please let me know if you could help or any advice on how I should manage this is much appreciated. I have no intention to report it to the authority as the owner will probably just abandon it sooner.

Am attaching the photos of the dog for your information.

Looking forward to your reply. Many thanks.

Regards
SB



You can somewhat tell from this picture that the husky is able only to manoeuvre in the limited radius his leash allows. Deteriorating coat condition, as well.