[ScotsGirl]

If there is anyone out there interested in a nice dog the local gamekeeper is looking to re-home him. Not his dog but took it for picking up. Problem is he picks up but in big woods he has a habit of hunting too far.


Would make good pet or 1-1 gun dog if someone can put time in to get the steadiness. Lovely looking and will be registered.


This dog probably only has a week's grace then he might meet a sticky end. PM if interested and I can pass on contact details.


In case you haven't noticed in heading we are in Wiltshire, SN9

[Old Shep]

try working cocker spaniel rescue on

07841 745900

[email protected]

[funkyfish]

I've found making the doggy a Face book page helps.


Any other details? I Take it he's entire, any experience with visiting kids? Temperament? May know of someone..

[doganjo]

If you mean 'sticky end' being shot please advise the gamekeeper that is illegal and he will be reported for animal cruelty if he does that.  There is absolutely no need to go to those lengths with healthy young dog!

[in the hills]

 


Will ask around. How old?


It still happens. OH was visiting a local farm the other day and a couple of other farmers were there too. One of them offered to shoot a collie X that had somehow ended up there (only a pup). OH was about to say he'd have it but the farmer that we know said he was keeping it as his son liked it  .

[happygolucky]

I am afraid I know of quite a few people who would put thier own dog to sleep or get rid of unwanted pups, I remember my father in law doing it when his dog got old and very recently other people my age who were farmers have done the same, particularly with ill or old dogs..I also remember a chap staying with us who had an accidental mateing with his white German Shepard, he could not sell his pups so said he would get rid of them...no it still goes on....and sometimes unwanted humans go that way as well

[doganjo]

I am afraid I know of quite a few people who would put thier own dog to sleep or get rid of unwanted pups, I remember my father in law doing it when his dog got old and very recently other people my age who were farmers have done the same, particularly with ill or old dogs..I also remember a chap staying with us who had an accidental mateing with his white German Shepard, he could not sell his pups so said he would get rid of them...no it still goes on....and sometimes unwanted humans go that way as well

If you know of such a thing it is your duty to inform the police.

[happygolucky]

We all see and know things but cannot say for many reasons......

[Old Shep]

Scotsgirl - any news on this please?  You have us all so worried!  I could post on the gundog training forum if you like?

[doganjo]

If I knew for certain someone had killed a dog for no other reason than it wasn't a good gundog I would be straight to teh police - even if it was my own brother!

[fifixx]

I am just wondering - and am not pro-killing anything, so please don't get cross! - why unwanted calves/sheep etc can be shot but not dogs? 

And - again, not pro this at all, just asking! - isn't it better to put down unwanted animals than have them going off to homes where they might not be treated well or dog's homes where they may be put down?

[benkt]

As far as I can find from a quick google its not illegal to kill your own dog in the UK assuming you can do it 'humanely' and not cause suffering which of course is illegal. reference: Animal Welfare Act 2006 where in the section on 'unnecessary suffering' includes the clause:
4. Nothing in this section applies to the destruction of an animal in an appropriate and humane manner.
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/45/crossheading/prevention-of-harm

[confused]

Surely the post was to try and find the dog a home , lets not get lost in a debate about what is is not legal at this stage , try and remember the poor dog , if i was'nt hundreds of miles away i would have taken it in a heartbeat.

[in the hills]

Agree confused.


Discussion perhaps should be for a different thread.

[doganjo]

It would appear there is conflicting views on this.  See below link.  I think the answer is that if a dog is suffering the owner can kill it, but not for any other reason.,  I would most certainly report it if I knew of anyone killing a healthy dog.  Yes, I agree, perhaps this should have been another thread.  'I'm out', as the Dragons say 

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071006094126AAsNPgx