Rescue In Iowa

Status
Not open for further replies.

gunthersmom

Boxer Pal
Hi - I just heard of boxers being abused in Southeast Iowa. Does anyone know if there is a rescue in that area? Animal control has made a visit and demanded shelter, but there is a small puppy involved and they are still in horrible conditions. Any ideas from anyone?
 

VTbxrFan

Boxer Insane
Just as a note of explanation, if animal control is aware of the situation and has not chosen to confiscate the dogs, there isn't much rescue can do about it. While there are many, many dogs that rescue groups would love to just jump in and save from bad conditions, we are still bound by the legal system. A rescue group taking a dog without permission is just the same as anyone else taking the dog - that is stealing. It still won't hurt to notify the group and make them aware of the situation, but just be aware that they might not be able to do anything at this point. It's an incredibly frustrating situation. In many locations, even after animal control does take the animals away, the animals often have to stay in shelters for weeks or months until the case is settled by the courts because animals are considered property.
 

azskso

Boxer Buddy
Gunthersmom, Where did you hear about this? I would be interested in learning more. azskso
 

gunthersmom

Boxer Pal
Originally posted by azskso
Gunthersmom, Where did you hear about this? I would be interested in learning more. azskso

I am from Iowa originally and my best friend saw the dogs. They are being kept behind her father-in-laws home. You can email me if you want further information. Thanks
 

gunthersmom

Boxer Pal
Originally posted by VTbxrFan
Just as a note of explanation, if animal control is aware of the situation and has not chosen to confiscate the dogs, there isn't much rescue can do about it. While there are many, many dogs that rescue groups would love to just jump in and save from bad conditions, we are still bound by the legal system. A rescue group taking a dog without permission is just the same as anyone else taking the dog - that is stealing. It still won't hurt to notify the group and make them aware of the situation, but just be aware that they might not be able to do anything at this point. It's an incredibly frustrating situation. In many locations, even after animal control does take the animals away, the animals often have to stay in shelters for weeks or months until the case is settled by the courts because animals are considered property.

Apparantly, Animal Control says that if they take the animals, they will be put to sleep (which I think would be a better option than how they are currently living.) I am in hopes that if Boxer Rescue gets involved and contacts Animal Control so they know they will have a place for the dogs that they can be rescued. Maybe I am being too optimistic.
 

azskso

Boxer Buddy
We also live in Iowa and do not want to see theese animals put down. We would love to help in any way possible.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top