Abandoned dogs rescued by residents

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Don Nalley stands next to an abandoned dog with a gaping wound in his shoulder.

Abandoned dogs rescued by residents

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, July 14. 2010

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When her neighbors on Bottoms Road moved away, Paula Nalley didn’t know they had left five dogs behind until two starving pups were seen near the street. She started feeding them and sent e-mails with pictures of the neglected dogs to her group of friends.

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#1 rtvols on 07/14/10 at 05:44 AM

The people that moved out leaving the 5 dogs should be found and fined, with all money going to help these animals. What a shame.

#2 David Rawlins on 07/14/10 at 05:47 AM

Here is a case where the people who abandoned the animals are known.

Why aren't they arrested for cruelty to animals?

If cases like this were prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, perhaps others would be less likely to abandon/dump animals for fear of being caught.

#3 Anonymous on 07/14/10 at 04:41 PM

i had a similar issue except with cats... the neighbors moved away leaving behind a large number of cats... the county refuses to do anything about it because they can't prove who the cats belong too... sounds like some people don't like doing their job... so now the cats are extremely feral and no telling how many have died and the rest of them could be feeding off these corpses and carrying viruses

#4 Anonymous on 07/14/10 at 08:10 PM

This is just sad and rediculous. Come on Pike County, get up and do something. I watch animal planet and other shows on cases like these and these kind of people are found and arrested/fined. Why cant "Good Ol Pike County" do something? Dont make sense to me. These poor animals are brought into this world with no fault of there own, yet people just think they are deposable. This is crazy. When will people care about animals. Animals have feelings to. Why cant we quit paving roads (the same roads over & over)and use the money wisely and we wouldnt be in a mess like we are and you would have money to do what you have to to give justice to these poor animals who didnt asked to be brought here. Sad Sad

#5 animal lover on 07/15/10 at 08:05 AM

its very sad the county is like this they just dont care a car comes by my house going on 109e in meanville runs over my dog and did not stop to say i am sorry or nothing that dog was very expencsive that dog was a MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY. the car did not stop to say i am sorry or nothing a week later a stray comes up she is white all over looks like a bull dog thats been in a lot of fights i cleaned her up you could see all of her ribs she was so bad looking i felt sorry for her and i took her in and went and got her some shots and this week i dont see a bone on her body ,,,i have had her 2 weeks now and she is so loving..but i cant take in every dog the county needs to do something ..its verysad for our county to be this way these animals need our help

#6 lcarter on 07/15/10 at 11:35 AM

If I am not mistaken, I believe that building an animal shelter was part of the proposed SPLOST funds that was voted down last time around. I live on a dirt road and during a one year period had 24 dogs dropped off at or near my home. They all eventually made their way up my driveway. Am I supposed to take care of all those dogs? I think not. Pike needs to find the funding for an animal shelter.

#7 fat bass tard on 07/15/10 at 09:19 PM

building an animal shelter just legitimizes these people who dump animals. what we need is to catch the people doing the dumping and hang them upside down from a tree.

#8 Vega Road Rescuer on 07/16/10 at 06:46 AM

Why is it that Pike is the only county around that has no shelter?
Are we that behind in the times? Are we that poor of a county? All other counties find the money? Why cant we? I know how much taxes i pay. I know how much my parents pay. There is no excuse for the people of pike to not have this resource(shelter) available to us.

#9 David Rawlins on 07/16/10 at 07:43 AM

I would like to see Pike County spend money on more important things than an animal shelter. Why are we so desperate to spend money for a shelter to house animals for the people too sorry to take care of the animals themselves?

We need to devise a way to catch and prosecute the people who are dumping these animals.

A fellow I know told me recently that he actually had a dog dumped at his place that still had a collar. When he called the number on the collar, the people weren't even remotely interested in coming and getting their own pet.

We desperately need to repair roads in the county and pave some that have been dirt but have large populations.

It's indeed a shame that we have to spend money on other peoples pets. The people who dump these animals need to know that they are just condemning the animal to several days of suffering and death. They also need to know that if they are caught, they will be prosecuted and fined. $500 per animal would do it.

I'm just sick and tired of spending my tax money on foolishness from people who think the world owes them something.

#10 KI on 07/16/10 at 10:37 AM

sorry to say.. I didnt think that would be your stance on this. To think that we do not need a shelter?? you MIGHT catch a couple of "dumpers" but you wont catch them all and then we are all STILL left with the burden of these animals. Wether we are being burdened by splost or the money and time simply coming from each individual (depending on where you live and if it is a good dumping ground).. we need animal control in Pike .. simple as that. on another note. when you commented about watching the dump better, you would think they could install motion sensor cameras (maybe $150 at walmart) and that might catch a few??

#11 lcarter on 07/16/10 at 02:03 PM

You don't build a shelter for worthless people who won't take care of their pets. You build the shelter for the poor forgotten pets that can't take care of themselves. Maybe a shelter would cut down on the dog bites/attacks that I've read about.

#12 Anonymous on 07/16/10 at 02:50 PM

Use your own money to pave the dirt roads. Stop asking the government to do everything. And prosecuting animal dumpers places a burden on our judicial system, costing more tax dollars. You liberals drive me crazy.

#13 Concord Resident on 07/16/10 at 03:35 PM

I'm sorry, but a member of your family? Then obviously the dog should not have been out in the damn road. You should be ashamed of yourself. You're upset about the car not stopping? You need a reality check. Why was the dog in the road? Where were you? Why aren't you taking better care of your "family member"? Where is your fence? Where is your leash?

I have two dogs. They live inside my house with me. If they go out, I go out, to make sure they stay in my yard and out of the road and away from the neighbors. If something happens to them, I'm big enough to admit it will be my own damn fault. Just like your dog getting hit by a car is YOURS.

People who scream for a shelter are many times the same people who let dogs and cats wander around the neighborhood getting shot by people that are pissed off about the dog being loose, or whose dogs are getting hit by cars because nobody cares what the dog is doing during the day when nobody is home.

Pitiful.

#14 Paula Nalley on 07/16/10 at 05:50 PM

We are trying to set up a network of fostering, including low cost spay & neutering. If you are creative and would like to be a part of the solution, please join us for a meeting 7/21 at 7pm at "A Novel Experience". We are looking for people to work on 4 different committees.
1) Spay & neuter
2) Adoption
3) Fostering
4) Supplies
Follow us on Facebook.
Look for Friends of Pike County Animals.
Paula Nalley 770-884-0414

#15 Sheila Tolley on 07/16/10 at 09:33 PM

IF my third ex-husband comes by, please neuter him.

#16 Paula Nalley on 07/17/10 at 05:33 AM

Update on the Wounded Dog. He has a new name, Dennis Hooper. He had a minor setback, but is now healthy enough to be nuetered next week. He will also have heartworm treatments than 2 months of restricted activity. But he should be fine! He has a great home and he has already become attached to his person!

#17 Teresa Roberts on 07/17/10 at 07:37 AM

Thank you for the update, Paula. Everyone who had a part in saving him and the other abandoned animals are true heroes. You all are examples of what's right in this world.

#18 class of 1969 on 07/17/10 at 11:43 AM

you was a nut back then and you are still crazy. the good kind.

#19 Bow Wow on 07/19/10 at 07:24 AM

Ever notice the Griffin animal control vehicles? painted all over with signs that say "Animal Control" and "Griffin Police". I've said all along Pike's depuddies should be collectin strays. Might keep em a little busier.

#20 David Rawlins on 07/19/10 at 02:02 PM

There is something seriously wrong with you.

#21 Hello David on 07/19/10 at 03:37 PM

Just Checking, are you the same David I talked to last night in McDonough.

#22 David Rawlins on 07/19/10 at 04:22 PM

Is this John? If so, yes. Sorry we didn't get by last night but we were all ready to get home.

We had a great time at the campground. I hope you guys enjoyed the music.

#23 Yes on 07/19/10 at 07:25 PM

It's Me, I read here a fair amount but rarely post since I seem to have some imitators here.

Was a Great Show, Look forward to seeing ya'll again soon.

#24 David Rawlins on 07/20/10 at 07:00 AM

Well, they say imitation is the greatest form of flattery. I get that a lot too.

I'm glad you enjoyed the music. I know the band was buzzing about it all day Monday. We had a great time just being able to come and worship with everyone.

#25 JT on 07/20/10 at 08:50 AM

I agree, I have 2 dogs and they are always in our fenced backyard if they are out and not in the fence I am always with them. They also always have leashes on because I don't know what neighbors dog is going to be in my yard that day.

I never had problems with my dogs leaving their yard until we moved here and it is because people just let their pets wander. So many people here don't properly care for their pets. Then when something happens they are upset and mad at someone else when it is their own fault for not watching them when they put their little paw outside that door.

#26 Anonymous on 07/20/10 at 09:03 PM

Had some Pike Connections there tonight to.
Wayne Lowry (formerly with united bank) was in a quartet and choir. And Tripp Brisendine's little Girl was great in a talent show after the service, I think She Won !!

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