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In October/November, someone dropped a large dog in our subdivision, which appears to be a Great Pyrenees. We moved into the subdivision in February and almost immediately began feeding the dog. This dog has NEVER let anyone touch him and had not even came into anyone's yards before really. He now sleeps in our driveway, sometimes even sleeps on our doorstep. But if we go outside, he runs across the street to the park. Whenever we call him when we're putting his food outside, he gives this big goofy look on his face and wags his tail like crazy.
It came to my attention a few days ago that the HOA has received numerous complaints about him and has requested help from local animal control to remove him unless he is claimed. (The complaints are that he barks. Uhm, hello, what dog DOESN'T bark?!) I called animal control to see what we can do if he is captured by them. The man I spoke with immediately told me there's nothing I can do and as soon as he's captured he will be euthanized (sp) because he's a public nuisance and not likely to be adopted. But if we can capture him before they do, get his shots done, and give him adequate accommodations, he's fine... even if he is a nuisance.
I spoke to my vet on Friday. He recommended giving him ace tablets in food and keeping a watch. He said whenever he becomes drowsy we should approach him. I've never done this before and I'm very apprehensive.
Has anyone ever done this before? How did it work out?
See if someone in your area can help. Here's a list of GP rescues around the country.
National Great Pyrenees Rescue (http://www.nationalpyr.org/contacts.php - broken link)
Also contact your local humane society or spca and see what they can do. They may already work with the nearest GP rescue group, might be able to help you capture him, get him vetted and neutered for lower cost, etc.
Thanks so much for trying to save this one. Hope you are successful.
Poor dog. I sure do hope you catch him before animal control does. I think any stray dog is hard to catch. I had two strays on my street once which wouldn't even come near me when I threw dog cookies down. Good luck, and thanks for trying to same him!
Yes, I have done this. Be sure to try and estimate his weight well, too little ace and he will be only slightly sedated, and possibly more likely to bite out of fear. Try and get him to a place that is quiet, and very safe feeling for him before he wakes up. And if at all possible see if your vet can get there or be there when you get him so he/she can give shots and give a "once over" to check for any problems. When he does wake up he will be very afraid, and you'll have to go so so slow with him. He may never come completely around, but you'll never know until you try either. The best of luck to you, and God bless for thinking of giving him/her a second chance. It's people like you that make the world go round.
Yes, I have done this. Be sure to try and estimate his weight well, too little ace and he will be only slightly sedated, and possibly more likely to bite out of fear. Try and get him to a place that is quiet, and very safe feeling for him before he wakes up. And if at all possible see if your vet can get there or be there when you get him so he/she can give shots and give a "once over" to check for any problems. When he does wake up he will be very afraid, and you'll have to go so so slow with him. He may never come completely around, but you'll never know until you try either. The best of luck to you, and God bless for thinking of giving him/her a second chance. It's people like you that make the world go round.
We have estimated his weight at approximately 70 pounds - very underweight for a GP. The vet told me to give him 4 ace tabs, but I can go up to 6 if I see it's not working on him.
I had planned on giving him the tablets this morning in food, but the neighborhood kids were up and outside already at 8 am and I didn't want to put them in any danger. Plus, some of them had ran him off into the woods. Definitely don't want to leave food with something like that in it just laying around. So maybe tonight after everyone goes in or tomorrow evening.
Good Luck.. I fostered/adopted a dog who was afraid of ppl especially men. He went ballistic when I put a leash on him. He wasn't mean just scared. Bernie bonded immediately with my female weim. Do you have other dogs? It took time but he is now friendly and very protective of me.
We've done countless trapping, but have always used a crate for their protection and ours. Our local animal shelter loans them out and just keeps a deposit that is refundable. When crating, we always use cat food (really stinky stuff and roast beef) and cover the crate with our "rescue blankets" to make it more comfortable for the animal. If the crate is too big for our SUV, we've got a number of neighbors that help getting the dog to the vet. Our vet uses a muzzle when doing the initial evaluation - sounds cruel but apparently, the thought it takes the dog's mind off of what is happening.
Best of luck to you - sounds like you got adopted!
Last edited by SunsetBeachFL; 04-19-2010 at 08:12 AM..
Reason: Best of luck to you - sounds like you got adopted!
If it is truly a Great Pyr, some (I stress "some") of his behaviour has to do with the breed - they're naturally wary of strangers and generally can be seen to be "aloof" dogs.
My experience with the breed is limited, but there is one trait that does seem to run through and that's dislike/fear of confinement. You might find that it requires a leap of faith on your part (ie, that he will return) but I think it sounds as if he's already proved himself on that count with his selection of his sleeping place.
The one we had (also dumped) had went ballistic if you tried to enclose him in any type of "small" space - even if that space was a very, very large outdoor kennel and run. Nope, he wasn't having it and it really did his oversized, handsome head in. I figured it out and simply left the kennel gate open and *bingo* problem solved. At exactly the same time every night, he'd put himself to bed. He spent the days outdoors (his preference) loose on our place with our dogs and once ours were in for the night, he'd mosey up to his kennel and put himself to bed. At exactly the same time every morning, he'd mosey back to the house again. You could set your watch by that dog. Bear, as he was known, went on to live a very happy and full life at a horse farm.
Let us know how you get on.
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