Mange and Severe Pododermatitis

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Talishan
You can quote me

Post   » Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:18 pm


It would be great for the kids to learn, one way or another, that animal abuse and neglect are 1) wrong, 2) illegal, and 3) punishable. However that might happen.

HollyT
Get on your bike.

Post   » Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:27 pm


Then I think it starts in the home. That is where a child should learn this kind of responsibility and how it's not to be taken lightly.

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salana
GL is Just Peachy

Post   » Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:29 pm


It doesn't help when they have authority figures at school setting an atrocious example. Whether or not they learn it at home, it shouldn't be undermined at school.

HollyT
Get on your bike.

Post   » Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:31 pm


Atrocious indeed.

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Serena
It started with Louie...

Post   » Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:33 pm


I'm so glad he is in the right hands now. I don't know how you guys do it when the neglected cases keep coming and coming. Do you know what grade this class was? Unless it was 1st grade, I am shocked that no one from that classroom or school took action sooner.

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leebee

Post   » Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:43 pm


I really want to say thank you to all the awesome people who sent in donations, and to everyone else who is pulling for him. I am awfully emotional about this little guy, and your kind thoughts and very generous donations are so much appreciated, more than you could know.

Holly, I'm just frustrated to see an animal in such condition. I know that most teachers are great, caring people who would not do this to an animal for anything. You, Becky, my sister and I know there are others that I'm forgetting are all prime examples of how great teachers are. I'd really like to get school systems to stop allowing animals in classrooms, honestly. There isn't enough time for them anymore with the immense amount of pressure that NCLB has placed on you. I'm not against teachers, but I sure do hate to think of the little guy sitting there day in and day out in so much pain. I may not want to see him/her arrested in front of their students, but I wouldn't mind an ACO giving a talk to the class, and seeing him/her do community service & pay for his vet bills if convicted.

Pinta, thanks for your thoughts. I'll leave it alone until someone more qualified can do that. I don't feel competent enough to take that on, and I don't want to hurt him anymore. If something soaks off, I'll be happy.

I spoke to my vet today as well as Josephine. We are going to continue with the soaking and the antibiotics and pain meds for a little while to see how he heals. We'll get him x-rayed soon to see any bone damage. Josephine may foster him for us, also. I trust her experience more than mine. We're hoping to be able to save his foot, but if not, we'll have it amputated and I think he'll adjust well.

He's been sleeping a lot today, which is understandable. He's still got a great appetite, and I'll get him out soon for his soak. I bought some dandelion greens for him today, I know he'll be thrilled.

Lynx, feel free to use the photos.

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leebee

Post   » Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:46 pm


His paperwork said "was a class pet for elementary school-age children". Whether that was first grade or fourth grade, I don't know.

HollyT
Get on your bike.

Post   » Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:59 pm


I didn't say you were against teachers leebee. I don't know where you got that from my posts. I'm as disgusted as you. I just don't believe children would learn from seeing their teacher arrested. It would scare them and they are not at fault for this nor should they be punished. Chances are they would feel an incredible amount of guilt and no child should be hung with that handle. I'm not a 'scare the kids straight' kind of teacher.

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edited the rest. Broken record syndrome. Not here to change minds. Thanks for taking the pig although your load is already great.

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leebee

Post   » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:23 pm


I guess we just differ on opinions. I think an ACO chat with them is a good idea. It doesn't have to be accusatory, but educational. Either way, I'm also glad the pig is safe and healing.

Josephine
Little Jo Wheek

Post   » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:25 pm


I should have known he'd have his own thread by now!

HollyT
Get on your bike.

Post   » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:29 pm


Invite the parents too leebee. None of them spoke up.

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Lynx
Celebrate!!!

Post   » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:30 pm


Thanks, leebee. Now all I have to do is remember to add it.

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