Re: [pyrnet] advice needed to rescue ICE

["Judith Stroh Miller" <jsmiller@newmex.com>]

First of all someone needs to check the Dog Ordinances in Columbus. 
If there is any type of Dangerous Dog Law, that law will have to be
followed.  I don't know if Columbus has BSL in place, if they do not,
they very well may have a Dangerous Dog Act.




On 4 Sep 2005 at 12:20, Sandy May wrote:

> ICE is a 4 year old male Pyr living in Columbus, Ohio.  Well, he will
> be LIVING until Tues unless he is rescued.  This is the story of ICE
> as I know it.
> 
> ICE was purchased as a puppy by the owners of a horse boarding
> facility in Columbus.  He was allowed to roam the property at will as
> a puppy.  He is not neutered.  When ICE became a bit older, he started
> to roam further and further from home.  Therefore, the owners chained
> him to prevent the roaming.  He had made many friends at the stable
> and they visit him and take him for walks.   Despite the chaining, he
> remains a nonagressive dog to people.  Unfortunately the same can not
> be said for a small UNCHAINED dog living at the same facility.
> 
> ICE was out for  a walk and got loose from the person walking him and
> attacked the small  dog causing thousands in medical bills.  This is
> evidently not the first time.   Does the small dog tease him when
> chained or is it just the fact that the small dog has the liberty
> theat the chained ICE does not enjoy???  Whatever the reason, the
> owner has stated that ICE will be put to death on tuesday if he is
> still on the property.
> 
> I live in Pittsburgh and know ICE from visiting the facility.  In
> fact, Ice was the first PYR I ever met and he is soley responsible for
> my interest in the breed.  On our first meeting, I sat down beside
> this large hairy ungroomed dog and he allowed me to remove bushels of
> matted hair without complaint.  One look into those large gentle Pyr
> eyes hooked me completely.
> 
> My daughter boards hosrses at this facility and has known ICE since he
> was a puppy and has not noticed any aggression in this dog despite his
> changes in life style.
> 
> I am coming to you for advice and assistance.  
> 
> Where do I go to help this majestic Pyr.  In his heart he is still a
> majestic Pyr even though his friends had him shaved and he looks a bit
> tattered according to those in Columbus.  I feel confident in those
> horse owners who know and love ICE that temporary arrangements could
> be made to remove him from the property IF a long term plan was being
> made.
> 
> PLEASE ADVISE!!!
> 

Judith
Taos, New Mexico
jsmiller@newmex.com
http://home.earthlink.net/~ksane/judy/