Hotline
318.219.7387

Until you have held a tiny puppy in your arms as it kissed your face with slobbery puppy breath and felt the love,
Until you have held an injured or severely ill dog in your arms and felt their pain,
Until you have looked into the eyes of a tired aging senior dog and felt their wisdom,
And until you have seen and understood the look in your dogs eyes that tells
you their time on earth with you is over .... and you humanely let them go,

...until you experience these things, it is difficult to understand the life of a rescuer.

We find beauty in the most incomprehensible places and the otherwise homely faces.
It is our gift to see beyond the dirt, terror, sadness and defeat and find the true soul that lies within.

...we are rescue.

Author: Kathie Sullivan-Parkes

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Abuse & Neglect Hotline#   318.219.7387

 

If you suspect a dog is being abused or neglected, please call the hotline immediately. Signs to look for are:

Step 1

Observe the animals physical condition. Does he have a flea and tick infestation, open wounds, patches of missing hair or injuries causing limping? Does he appear too thin?

Step 2

Pay attention to the animal's environment. Make sure there is adequate shelter available. Is the area kept clean of feces? Look for signs of chewed wood or shrubs, indicating that food has not been provided.

Step 3

Look for food and water bowls. Are the bowls empty or turned upside down? If the bowls are empty check back several times over the next couple of days at different times of the day to see if the bowls remain empty or ever get re-filled.

Step 4

Pinch the animal's skin if she will allow you to get close enough and you feel you can safely do this test. If she is suffering from dehydration the skin will take awhile to flatten back into place. Another sign of dehydration is a dry nose and visible signs of confusion or drowsiness.

Step 5

Interact with the animal. Does he seem anxious or aggressive? An abused animal may also be skittish and frightened of you. If you raise your arm or leg does he cower or flinch?