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OH found a very thin stray collie at work (rspca didn't want to know, as it was a stray) so instead of leaving him behind he took him home (no-one turned up looking for him), well last night he got out of the garden and we can't find him anywhere, does like cars and not so sure of people or other dogs, our wee one is upset her dog is gone so if anyone see's a stray black collie with a black and white collar can you please give me a shout. (lower pulteney area) Thanks.
BalmoreSSPCA
21-Dec-08, 00:56
Just wanted to clarify this matter. The HIGHLAND COUNCIL have the responsibility for all stray dogs in Caithness and not the SCOTTISH SPCA (not RSPCA). The Council has a contract with the SSPCA to kennel any strays for them and all strays should be uplifted by their Dog warden. The dogs are kept for 7 days to allow the owners to reclaim their dogs and then they become the property of the Scottish SPCA who then can rehome the dogs. If an owner comes forward looking for this dog then legally you will have to give it back to them.
http://www.caithness.org/community/environment/caithnessdogwarden.htm
BalmoreSSPCA
21-Dec-08, 01:05
Thank you for the link. Much appreciated
quote=NLP;472877]OH found a very thin stray collie at work (rspca didn't want to know, as it was a stray) so instead of leaving him behind he took him home (no-one turned up looking for him), well last night he got out of the garden and we can't find him anywhere, does like cars and not so sure of people or other dogs, our wee one is upset her dog is gone so if anyone see's a stray black collie with a black and white collar can you please give me a shout. (lower pulteney area) Thanks.[/quote]
good for u taking him in.i really hope u get him back....:(
teenybash
21-Dec-08, 12:56
Hope the black and white fella turns up safely.........everything crossed that he does real soon. :)
ShelleyCowie
21-Dec-08, 20:12
All the best in getting him back! Its also good to hear that you took the dog in aswell! Giving it a home!
Fingers crossed! :)
What a shame after you were so kind to take the poor wee thing in.:(
Hope you find him soon.
would this be him? posted in animals stuff in for sale section.
http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?t=64043
Certainly looks promising, good to see such kind heartedness from people towards lost animals :D
ShelleyCowie
22-Dec-08, 22:34
It does look very promising! I do hope it is your dog! Will be a very nice christmas present to get it back!
Best of luck again!
And let us know how it goes please?! ;)
Miss Mack
22-Dec-08, 22:42
Found him at Wick river when i was walking my dogs, he's now at Balmore, poor thing was so thin:(.
Found him at Wick river when i was walking my dogs, he's now at Balmore, poor thing was so thin:(.
very good detective work there i think you will agree lol, just hope he gets home in time for christmas.
Miss Mack
22-Dec-08, 22:53
yip, hope so, have a great xmas urself.
Thanks are going to check it out the morn, see if it is him it does sound like him.
Thanks are going to check it out the morn, see if it is him it does sound like him.
oh i hope it is him, and he comes home in time for santa coming. keep us posted.
teenybash
23-Dec-08, 01:34
Hi Hopes this is your black and white fella and he is home safe and sound for Christmas..............to lotsa cuddles. :Razz
Margaret M.
23-Dec-08, 04:17
Well done, Miss Mack and NLP. It is heartwarming to read about people who care enough to stop and help an animal in need -- too many find it easier to ignore them and walk away.
skinnydog
23-Dec-08, 09:48
Let's hope that the heartless person who dumped this poor dog has it on their conscience for a long time to come.
Well done, Miss Mack and NLP. It is heartwarming to read about people who care enough to stop and help an animal in need -- too many find it easier to ignore them and walk away.
Totally agree Margaret.:D Here's hoping that this poor dog gets the home and love it deserves.
Update, us we are not his owners we can't get him back, Balmore keep him for 7 days to see if his owners turn up. After that we might get him, lassie I spoke to is going to talk to her manager about it. They don't rehouse dogs to area they came from so chances are we won't get him back and if we do it will cost us £60
Update, us we are not his owners we can't get him back, Balmore keep him for 7 days to see if his owners turn up. After that we might get him, lassie I spoke to is going to talk to her manager about it. They don't rehouse dogs to area they came from so chances are we won't get him back and if we do it will cost us £60
that must be hearbreakin for you, to know you might not get him back, seems mad if you would have giving him a loving home, but then you can see it from their point aswell, he could end up trying to return to where he used to live, hope it works out for you and the poor dog.
that is such utter nonsense..i do not understand ...u must keep trying to get him back...i will donate £20...to help with cost..it is christmas.
as for rehoming in this area..it happens ALL the time.something not right here...keep me posted.good luck.:(
crashbandicoot1979
23-Dec-08, 16:43
Update, us we are not his owners we can't get him back, Balmore keep him for 7 days to see if his owners turn up. After that we might get him, lassie I spoke to is going to talk to her manager about it. They don't rehouse dogs to area they came from so chances are we won't get him back and if we do it will cost us £60
Thats awful, hope you get him back
that must be hearbreakin for you, to know you might not get him back, seems mad if you would have giving him a loving home, but then you can see it from their point aswell, he could end up trying to return to where he used to live, hope it works out for you and the poor dog.
hi balto....pets are rehomed from balmore to this area............how eles do the animals get a home..do people travel from other parts of the country to balmore............NO.
i can understand ur reasoning though ,about them going to their old home...but only if owners allow that to happen.
these folk deserveb to have this animal and the sspca should be looking for its owner and charge them for cruelty and neglect of this dog..as he is VERY thin.
i have always fouindb the thinkingn behind the sspca strange..........they would not take this dog ,initially when he was a stray................then took him 2nd time around as he was a stray???????????????help...
it matters most that he should be rehomed to a loving family..and not spending christmas in a kennel.
sorry about mistakes..no.i am not and never have been drunk..........merry christmas.
hi balto....pets are rehomed from balmore to this area............how eles do the animals get a home..do people travel from other parts of the country to balmore............NO.
i can understand ur reasoning though ,about them going to their old home...but only if owners allow that to happen.
these folk deserveb to have this animal and the sspca should be looking for its owner and charge them for cruelty and neglect of this dog..as he is VERY thin.
i have always fouindb the thinkingn behind the sspca strange..........they would not take this dog ,initially when he was a stray................then took him 2nd time around as he was a stray???????????????help...
it matters most that he should be rehomed to a loving family..and not spending christmas in a kennel.
sorry about mistakes..no.i am not and never have been drunk..........merry christmas.
i myself have rehomed 3 cats and both my dogs from balmore, and they all came from different areas, i was always under the impression that if an animak, more so often the dogs, were not rehomed within a certain timescale then then they would be moved on to another centre. i am with you it shouldnt matter where he goes aslong as he has a loving kind home.
ShelleyCowie
23-Dec-08, 17:51
that is such utter nonsense..i do not understand ...u must keep trying to get him back...i will donate £20...to help with cost..it is christmas.
as for rehoming in this area..it happens ALL the time.something not right here...keep me posted.good luck.:(
Binbob! That is very generous of you! ;) A merry Christmas to you!
I hope this dog gets back to you! I have rehomed a dog from balmore also before. He was a lovely lurcher but did not like men and was extremelly timid! I got him out his shell and he was my best friend! :) But i had to pay £60 for him!
Binbob! That is very generous of you! ;) A merry Christmas to you!
I hope this dog gets back to you! I have rehomed a dog from balmore also before. He was a lovely lurcher but did not like men and was extremelly timid! I got him out his shell and he was my best friend! :) But i had to pay £60 for him!
aye both our dogs form balmore were both bad treated, butch our 1st one, was a german shepard collie cross and didnt like men atall when we 1st got him, but in the end he was a big softie the kids could sit on him when they were little and us him as a horse and he didnt mind, tell you i was totally gutted the day i had to get him put tp sleep, and now we have got max who is i think a collie crossed with a staffy and again is so scared of men mind you he is scared of most things, cats rabbits you name it he is scared, but he is turning into a nice dog hyper but a softy, both were the best money spent, also my 3 cats all came from there think they were £40 each but well worth it.
teenybash
23-Dec-08, 18:10
Update, us we are not his owners we can't get him back, Balmore keep him for 7 days to see if his owners turn up. After that we might get him, lassie I spoke to is going to talk to her manager about it. They don't rehouse dogs to area they came from so chances are we won't get him back and if we do it will cost us £60
£20 donation waiting for the black and white fella to go home................C'mon SSPCA you are letting yourselves down a bagful on this one..............the dog has a new home, let him go to it instead of lying lonely and depressed in a kennel.!!:eek:
cuddlepop
23-Dec-08, 18:55
This story is really confusing.....
Why cant NPl keep the dog they found in the first place?
The dog wasnt reported missing so wasnt missed,or am I missing something?:confused
As for the £60 charge,thats expensive and I for one couldnt afford that much.I can understand a token donation to show that you seriously want to home the animal but thats a lot of money for some people.
I can understand the SSPCA not wanting to rehome a dog in the area it came from but they don't know where this dog came from do they?
Don't know where your OH works NLP but is it far from your house? After all that is where it was found.
Also, it was then found at Wick River by Miss Mack so it is obviously wandering.
I would have a chat with the SSPCA again explaining this and I would be more than happy to donate £20 towards the cost of you getting him.
Keep us updated.
I can understand the SSPCA not wanting to rehome a dog in the area it came from but they don't know where this dog came from do they?
Don't know where your OH works NLP but is it far from your house? After all that is where it was found.
Also, it was then found at Wick River by Miss Mack so it is obviously wandering.
I would have a chat with the SSPCA again explaining this and I would be more than happy to donate £20 towards the cost of you getting him.
Keep us updated.
thanks,liz..u are a star.we now have £40 towards this wee dog getting out for christmas...hopefully.
teenybash
23-Dec-08, 20:16
thanks,liz..u are a star.we now have £40 towards this wee dog getting out for christmas...hopefully.
Nope, there isn't £40............there is £60....................all the SSPCS need to do now is let the wee doggy go the the kind folks who want to give him a loving home....................Now.
Tear up the rules and regulations...it's Christmas.....start thinking of the dog and give this tale a happy ending, preferably a waggy tail......
Please let us all know the outcome as it will be difficult cooking Christmas dinner with crossed fingers.
I think they shot themselves in the foot I am sure 1 of these dogs in this link is guaranteed local. http://www.scottishspca.org/rehoming/category/dogs/centre/4_caithness-sutherland
Nope, there isn't £40............there is £60....................all the SSPCS need to do now is let the wee doggy go the the kind folks who want to give him a loving home....................Now.
Tear up the rules and regulations...it's Christmas.....start thinking of the dog and give this tale a happy ending, preferably a waggy tail......
Please let us all know the outcome as it will be difficult cooking Christmas dinner with crossed fingers.
aww..teenybash....that is so kind of u.like liz..u are a star...let us hope that the family can get him tomorrow preferably.i am willing to go up to balmore with payment.cross everything..
I think they shot themselves in the foot I am sure 1 of these dogs n this link is guaranteed local. http://www.scottishspca.org/rehoming/category/dogs/centre/4_caithness-sutherland
they sure did!!![disgust]
teenybash
23-Dec-08, 21:45
I think they shot themselves in the foot I am sure 1 of these dogs n this link is guaranteed local. http://www.scottishspca.org/rehoming/category/dogs/centre/4_caithness-sutherland
Didn't only shoot themselves in the foot, they've blown the darned thing off......................One policymakers policy has just bit the dust!!!!!
Didn't only shoot themselves in the foot, they've blown the darned thing off......................One policymakers policy has just bit the dust!!!!!
they need to be tackled on this issue...........big time.
hell raizer
23-Dec-08, 22:22
i got my dog from balmore a few years ago, she was found tied up in a field outside wick - so something isn't right with their story
BalmoreSSPCA
23-Dec-08, 23:20
I would like to take this opportunity to clarify a few points about the SSPCA. Firstly the SSPCA did not say that they were not interested in this dog, but as I have already stated the HIGHLAND COUNCIL have the responsibility for stray dogs. Secondly there seems to have been a misunderstanding with regards the policy for rehoming of stray dogs. If a dog is found in Thurso, then we would try to rehome that dog somewhere outwith Thurso and the same for Wick. If a dog was picked up in Wick then we would try not ro rehome it back there to limit the likelyhood of the dog returning to the original owner or location. Reference has been made to dogs on our web site being local dogs and yes they are but they also will not be rehomed to the original location for the above reason and also at the request of the original owners.
That aside, I have spoken to the Manager of the Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and rehoming Centre at Balmore (who is actually on holiday) and we have discussed at local level, the situation regarding this poor dog and have decided that if NLP is still willing to rehome this poor wee soul then all we ask is for them to make contact with the Centre Tel 01847861386 to arrange a reunion. May I thank all the very kind orgers that offered to pay the rehoming Fee for this dog but this will not be necessary.
I am disappointed that so many of you have found it in your heart to slag off the SSPCA. We work extremely hard to help animals and without the Centre can gaurantee that there would be alot more animals in dispair. The SSPCA is a charity which receives no government funding and rely soley apon donations. Can i thank everyone who does support the SSPCA in any way, be it monetry, time, blankets, newspapers, or by rehoming an animal. We greatly appreciate your kindness. I also would like to say that with regards the amount of money asked as a rehoming fee, it barely covers the costs of vaccinations, wormers, flea treatments, microchipping, feeding and heating of the kennels.
Many thanks to those you are very kind and show support for the SSPCA
Audrey
SSPCA Inspector
I don't think it means they won't home dogs from Caithness in Caithness but just not in the area they came from.
I'm related to NLP and I had the chance to meet Barney, the dog in question and he is lovely. He's very thin and has obviously been abandoned/lost for a while. He seems to have been feeding out of bins as the kitchen bin was always being emptied by him. I know NLP spent a lot of money on toys etc for him and tried to make him part of the family. Her wee girl who's three is missing him like mad. Although they only had him for four days she named him Barney and she was out looking for him with her mum and dad. I know their gutted at not getting him back. He wasn't found in Wick but out in the country and he was lucky to have found a good home for that four days. I really hope they eventually get to keep him and that I get to meet Barney again. It's a pity they couldn't give him a home for Christmas.
I would like to take this opportunity to clarify a few points about the SSPCA. Firstly the SSPCA did not say that they were not interested in this dog, but as I have already stated the HIGHLAND COUNCIL have the responsibility for stray dogs. Secondly there seems to have been a misunderstanding with regards the policy for rehoming of stray dogs. If a dog is found in Thurso, then we would try to rehome that dog somewhere outwith Thurso and the same for Wick. If a dog was picked up in Wick then we would try not ro rehome it back there to limit the likelyhood of the dog returning to the original owner or location. Reference has been made to dogs on our web site being local dogs and yes they are but they also will not be rehomed to the original location for the above reason and also at the request of the original owners.
That aside, I have spoken to the Manager of the Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and rehoming Centre at Balmore (who is actually on holiday) and we have discussed at local level, the situation regarding this poor dog and have decided that if NLP is still willing to rehome this poor wee soul then all we ask is for them to make contact with the Centre Tel 01847861386 to arrange a reunion. May I thank all the very kind orgers that offered to pay the rehoming Fee for this dog but this will not be necessary.
I am disappointed that so many of you have found it in your heart to slag off the SSPCA. We work extremely hard to help animals and without the Centre can gaurantee that there would be alot more animals in dispair. The SSPCA is a charity which receives no government funding and rely soley apon donations. Can i thank everyone who does support the SSPCA in any way, be it monetry, time, blankets, newspapers, or by rehoming an animal. We greatly appreciate your kindness. I also would like to say that with regards the amount of money asked as a rehoming fee, it barely covers the costs of vaccinations, wormers, flea treatments, microchipping, feeding and heating of the kennels.
Many thanks to those you are very kind and show support for the SSPCA
Audrey
SSPCA Inspector
That is such good news about the dog which NLP found and many thanks for doing this Audrey.
I already donate monthly to the SSPCA but will give the £20 I offered as an extra gift to Christmas. Will I just send it to Balmore?
I am sure we all appreciate the great work you do in caring for these poor animals.
I would like to take this opportunity to clarify a few points about the SSPCA. Firstly the SSPCA did not say that they were not interested in this dog, but as I have already stated the HIGHLAND COUNCIL have the responsibility for stray dogs. Secondly there seems to have been a misunderstanding with regards the policy for rehoming of stray dogs. If a dog is found in Thurso, then we would try to rehome that dog somewhere outwith Thurso and the same for Wick. If a dog was picked up in Wick then we would try not ro rehome it back there to limit the likelyhood of the dog returning to the original owner or location. Reference has been made to dogs on our web site being local dogs and yes they are but they also will not be rehomed to the original location for the above reason and also at the request of the original owners.
That aside, I have spoken to the Manager of the Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and rehoming Centre at Balmore (who is actually on holiday) and we have discussed at local level, the situation regarding this poor dog and have decided that if NLP is still willing to rehome this poor wee soul then all we ask is for them to make contact with the Centre Tel 01847861386 to arrange a reunion. May I thank all the very kind orgers that offered to pay the rehoming Fee for this dog but this will not be necessary.
I am disappointed that so many of you have found it in your heart to slag off the SSPCA. We work extremely hard to help animals and without the Centre can gaurantee that there would be alot more animals in dispair. The SSPCA is a charity which receives no government funding and rely soley apon donations. Can i thank everyone who does support the SSPCA in any way, be it monetry, time, blankets, newspapers, or by rehoming an animal. We greatly appreciate your kindness. I also would like to say that with regards the amount of money asked as a rehoming fee, it barely covers the costs of vaccinations, wormers, flea treatments, microchipping, feeding and heating of the kennels.
Many thanks to those you are very kind and show support for the SSPCA
Audrey
SSPCA Inspectordont think anyone was meaning to slag of the sspca, you do wonerful work, it just didnt make sense that someone that wants to give him a home couldnt. Glad you have had a rethink, and will let him go to a loving home, nice to think that it would be in time for christmas...
BalmoreSSPCA
23-Dec-08, 23:28
Hopefully there will be a reunion soon
teenybash
23-Dec-08, 23:49
There will be a Merry Christmas for Barney when he goes home.........a nice 'waggy tail' I am sure for this doggy tale.:D
Good of the SSPCA to clarify points of concern.....:)
ShelleyCowie
24-Dec-08, 00:46
Hopefully there will be a reunion soon
To Balmore,
I would like to say you all do a teriffic job at caring for the animals. I hate thinking of animals without owners as to me animals are a companion for life...not just a toy! If i had the space, time and money i would take in as many animals as i could!!
I am a huge animal lover of all species!! From cats to dogs...horses to donkeys...rats to degus...spiders to snakes! :D
Well done to all at the centre for their time and dedication to these animals!
Shelley
skinnydog
24-Dec-08, 10:11
Well done to Balmore! Common sense has been used instead and this should result in a very happy ending.
Balmore does a fantastic job and I too am going to donate. I will be going out with some food.
NLP - you should be proud of yourself. You stuck with this and saw it though to the end. Merry Christmas.
That is such good news about the dog which NLP found and many thanks for doing this Audrey.
I already donate monthly to the SSPCA but will give the £20 I offered as an extra gift to Christmas. Will I just send it to Balmore?
I am sure we all appreciate the great work you do in caring for these poor animals.
i am happy at this outcome...and will send my £20 to balmore also............and the sspca DO a wonderful job .this time,common sense has prevailed.thanks,audrey and all at balmore.merry christmas.:D
Miss Mack
24-Dec-08, 11:43
Well done, Miss Mack and NLP. It is heartwarming to read about people who care enough to stop and help an animal in need -- too many find it easier to ignore them and walk away.
Thank you X
Great outcome, glad to see it. Well done to Balmore also for all the good work, people were merely concerned that someone who cared was not getting a fair chance. I will apologise for any upset caused.
skinnydog
24-Dec-08, 12:08
Just been out to drop off some gear and saw the little dog that all the "controversy" has been about. What a cute little chap, very loveable. He certainly wasn't in as bad a shape as I had been imagining but I am sure that he will soon be a roly poly becuase he will be spoilt rotten.....
Miss Mack
24-Dec-08, 12:19
Hi NPL, was looking at the sspca dog rehoming site, there's 3 collie pups at Balmore(hopefully there still there, not sure when the site was last updated) along with other dogs. Maybe one of them would make a good pet if unfortunately you dont get him back.
BalmoreSSPCA
24-Dec-08, 15:38
Just want to say that Barney has gone back home with NLP. They came for him this morning. He couldn't have been happier to see them.
cuddlepop
24-Dec-08, 15:41
Just want to say that Barney has gone back home with NLP. They came for him this morning. He couldn't have been happier to see them.
A dog just knows when someone really wants them.
So glad this ended happily.:D
Just want to say that Barney has gone back home with NLP. They came for him this morning. He couldn't have been happier to see them.
Oh that is brilliant news!!! What a great Christmas present for Barney!:D
Well done NLP and family for giving him a lovely home and Miss Mack of course for taking him to the police station.
Miss Mack
24-Dec-08, 16:18
Thats great news, so happy for u! Hope u all have a lovely life together, dinna let him escape again ;) !
Thats great news, so happy for u! Hope u all have a lovely life together, dinna let him escape again ;) !
please do not let him escape again,NLP..and well done MISS MACK too...merry christmas.:D
what brilliant news, hope barney and nlp will be very happy together, merry christmasxx
Aaw what a lovely Christmas he will have :D
Hope you dog proofed your garden lol He sounds like a houdini :lol:
Best wishes to you and your family, hope you have many happy years with Barney x
Miss Mack
24-Dec-08, 20:40
Oh that is brilliant news!!! What a great Christmas present for Barney!:D
Well done NLP and family for giving him a lovely home and Miss Mack of course for taking him to the police station. Thank you X
Barney back home now, you should have seen the smile on the bairns face when we left the centre. Thank you all for your support, pms and phone calls.
Big thanks to Balmore for looking after him, they are lovely folk and do a great job.
Thanks again
Nx
Miss Mack
24-Dec-08, 21:03
Oh that is brilliant news!!! What a great Christmas present for Barney!:D
Well done NLP and family for giving him a lovely home and Miss Mack of course for taking him to the police station.Thank you, have a great christmas X
Miss Mack
24-Dec-08, 21:07
Barney back home now, you should have seen the smile on the bairns face when we left the centre. Thank you all for your support, pms and phone calls.
Big thanks to Balmore for looking after him, they are lovely folk and do a great job.
Thanks again
Nx Best outcome ever, hope u all have many happy years, have a great xmas, delighted for ur wee one X
teenybash
24-Dec-08, 21:18
Miss Mack you are a real Christmas Angel.................and NLP you are Barneys Heaven. Bless you all this Christmas Eve.
NLP so glad to hear you got Barney back, it's lovely of you to give him a forever home. Well done and have a merry xmas :)
Aaw what a lovely Christmas he will have :D
Hope you dog proofed your garden lol He sounds like a houdini :lol:
Best wishes to you and your family, hope you have many happy years with Barney x
talk about houdini my hamster has escaped yet again, havent got a clue how she has done it. hoping she comes home in time for santa.
talk about houdini my hamster has escaped yet again, havent got a clue how she has done it. hoping she comes home in time for santa.
She'll be back to hang her stocking up I am sure :D
Miss Mack
24-Dec-08, 21:48
Miss Mack you are a real Christmas Angel.................and NLP you are Barneys Heaven. Bless you all this Christmas Eve.Aww, your so nice, have a great christmas X
Miss Mack
24-Dec-08, 21:51
Great result for the dog.....hope the hamster returns XXX
BalmoreSSPCA
25-Dec-08, 00:16
May I on behalf of the Scottsih SPCA wish every one a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. We hope that 2009 will see less animals cruelly treated, neglected or abandoned and would like to thank everyone for their very kind donations now and throughout the year. Without you we couldn't exist. Many thanks
Merry Christmas Barney!!!! Be a good boy and don't run away again.....
Audrey
Inspector for Caithness & Sutherland
Margaret M.
25-Dec-08, 05:17
Ah, one can't ask for a happier ending than that. Have a great life, Barney.
Merry Christmas and a huge thank you to Audrey, Balmore and the SSPCA.
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