SAVING DANDY

For much of the last two days I've been on a one woman journey in an attempt to save Dandy. I must give credit for help from an old dear friend from the now defunct Cornwell list. As I have mentioned previously, I make and keep friends for years upon years even when we are separated by time and space. Diane (not my former husband's wife--a different Diane) is one of those wonderful friends. She provided me with web addresses for rescue associations in the Southeastern part of the USA.

You are probably asking, "Who's Dandy". Dandy had the great misfortune to be purchased or stolen from someone's yard by a man now in jail awaiting murder charges for the murder of the young female hiker who was hiking with her Black Lab. Now the police are saying that this alleged murderer may also be responsible for the deaths of multiple victims. Meanwhile, Dandy is sitting in a pound (on death row) being held as evidence by the police. I can't imagine that they expect that this dog is going to talk and tell them what he saw. The truth is that Dandy went trotting on the trail with the alleged murderer, met the young woman hiker, trotted about with her Black Lab and was unfortunately picked up when the police caught the alleged murderer. Dandy murdered no one. He just did what part Irish Setters do when they meet friendly hikers and friendly Black Labs in the woods. But, now Dandy sits on death row awaiting execution.

So for the last two days, I've contacted multiple rescue agencies, multiple news papers, multiple TV stations informing them of Dandy's fate and begging for their help in rescuing him and making the public aware of his fate. So far, only one rescue agency has responded saying that they were aware of the situation and had contacted the DeKalb County Animal Shelter on his behalf. But, because Dandy is "evidence" nothing can be done to save him right now. He must remain in an isolation cell until he is of no further use. Then, I fear he will be killed because I'm sure he's taking up space and probably eats a lot. I've also contacted KeKalb County Animal Shelter expressing my interest and concern. They have not responded.

Now, I totally disapprove of the killing of animals that goes on in shelters on a daily basis--dogs, cats, and whatever else they can find that no one cared enough to save. But, this dog is in danger because of guilt by association. Allegedly, his owner did horrible things. Will someone step forward to save Dandy even though he is somehow guilty by association with an alleged murderer. Dandy didn't murder anybody. He ran and played and wagged his tail with a Black Lab!.

Animals don't get to choose who purchases them or steals them anymore than children get to choose their parents. I don't believe in condemning children due to the sins of their fathers or mothers and I absolutely believe animals should not be condemned because of the sins of their purported owners.

Anyone who wants to help save this dog: He's at the DeKalb County Animal Shelter in Georgia. You can find their email on google--I did.

Somebody save Dandy!!!!!