That's so heartbreaking! I cannot believe all the heartless people there are in this world. What I would do is put a stake in the ground in the area that the puppies are being dropped off that says, "Abandoning a dog is illegal and appropriate actions will be taken against you. Smile for the camera" lol. Don't really put a camera, but maybe that will deter them. And if the sign gets taken down, just keep putting one back up when no one is around to see that it's you.

As for the puppy. Wow. I wouldn't know what to do. Besides the ticks, who knows what else the puppy could have. Worms I would be sure of. I would take the puppy to the vet for a thorough vet check so that you can make sure he's healthy. And if you absolutely can't have another dog right now, maybe try to determine what he is prodominately mixed with and find a rescue that specializes in that type of dog and call them. Good luck with everything! What a complicated ordeal!

That is just awfull

I can imagine what positon you must be in as our area is a known drop off for the un-wanted . Not trying to bash service men an women but with 2 air bases within a few miles we get alot who owners have to move on or they simply cant cope plus we get the average citizens who doesnt have a heart an dumps there once loved pet anywhere.

Luckily we are in a catch net area for the strays which we do get. We have had lots over the years and some we have kept but others even though we wanted to keep them we couldnt possibly because of space and money.

Thats a great idea from kitty to advertise them on the forum and the idea from hunter awell about the signs...maybe advertising some numbers for shelters aswell even if they are out of the area might make people think twice.

your definatley right on them looking near identical ansy

I don't know how you do it, passing by them daily. I felt so sad reading your post.

Maybe give it a try, I think post him online too and see who vites. If you decide to keep him do so, if not you will have him advertised. Ready to go.

  That may be a good idea of Kittys, maybe we could have a space on this site for people needing to rehome dogs.

That is so horrible but I know its just not the time but if the puppy is getting along good with the puppy he might be heart broken once again if you remove the pup. In case someone wanted to get the puppy from you and give it a good home can you just tell use what state you live in.

If I had my own house thats how my house would be.

I think the advertising is good and maybe put a simple ad in a paper telling people that there are stray puppies in your area free for the taking.  Many people will be willing to pick up a stray pup and get it medical attention.  I am not sure i agree on the sign because i would hate knowing that if they didn't drop them there, they would just go down the road a ways.  Problem is still there, just a little further away.  JMO

I can't stand people like that either. I just wish that we could throw them into an unknown area like they do with dogs and see how they like it and if they could live.

And now the plot thickens.............

Yesterday after I posted this, I left for work and on my way out......I seen the mother dog that JT has seen the night before. BUT - she has 2 more puppies with her. Evidently they weren't where JT could see them the night before. The mama dog looks like a lab mix and all 3 puppies look just like each other. One pup ran out in the road an up to my car door, the other pup and the mother ran off into the weeds on the side of the road.

I thought about that pup that ran up to my door all day yesterday. It was just so sad. On my way home I stopped at my fathers house and told him about it. he is very aware of how that road is used as a dumping grounds because he has lived here for 30 years now. He asked me if the puppies were black....and I told him that they were brown. He said that the day before, he had seen 2 black pups dropped off on the road. I just can't explain the magnitude of what happens on this road....as a dumping grounds for unwanted pets.

JT took the other pup (the one at our house) to the vet yesterday and the pup is eat up with heartworms. The vet suggested that the pup stay overnight so he is still there. We'll find out more about his health today. I have taken the day off from work to try adn figure out what to do. So far, my search hasn't had good news.

Animal Control is not an option. I have called every rescue I can find and they are either all full or do not take 'strays'. Most shelters have at least a 2 month waiting list.

My problem is that I don't know if its realistic for me to try and take these dogs in, care for them, have them s/n and then go to a shelter to be pts. I am looking at $500 in s/n fees alone, not to mention heartworm treatment, Frontline Plus, other vet bills, etc. I'd just hate to spend $1000 on dogs that are going to be pts. I know that may sound cruel, but I;m just trying to be realistic with my circumstances.

Keeping 5 large dogs long term is not an option for us right now. We have too much going on. Work, kids, school is starting, JT is returning to school to finish his degree in music, plus we have the goats, chickens on the way.....and fencing still to take care of. If I drop everything to take care of these dogs, what happens next week when another litter is dropped off? Its just a neverending cycle and as bad as I want to help, I honestly don't know if it will do any good.

This road reminds me how much shelters are not the answer. I'm not knocking them, trust me, I am very appreciative of what they and the workers do, but it's only a temporary fix, not a long term solution. I firmly believe that S/N is the answer and that if people wont do it on their own, legislation should be put in place (not BSL, mind you). Anyone who buys or gets a pet quality dog (or cat) should be required to have it S/N - plain and simple. The problem is that most pet owners simply are not aware of how huge the problem is. Maybe they should spend a few days on my road......and get a harsh look at reality. Reality slapped me in the face yesterday when a sad, hungry puppy ran up to my car door while his mom and brother/sister were waiting in the bushes.

I am so angry and sad right now that I can't think straight. I feel totally helpless. These dogs (if something isn't done with them) and others that will be dropped there, will eventually begin to kill livestock (chickens, ducks, small animals) to survive. When that happens, the farmers just shoot the dogs. Its not the dogs fault, they are just trying to survuve......but try telling that to a farmer who raises game chickens to sell as part of his living or another farmer who loses a baby calf worth several hundred dollars. They don't care - the dogs are affecting their living and they will take care of the problem. Its not uncommon at all around here and it is perfectly legal. If a dog is killing your livestock you have the right to kill the dog - even if its someones pet.....it doesn't just apply to strays.

I could start a page in this site to offer these pups to homes, but I wonder how realistic it would be since every county in the country is already over run with unwanted dogs as it is. Would someone really come to another state, or even drive a few hours to take in a dog when they can go to their own city and get one?

I just don't know what to do. For now, I am going to take some food down the road and place it for the 3 dogs that are still there. I've already been down there this morning to make sure they were still there, and they are. After that, i am going to try to reach the few shelters that I didn't get a hold of yet. maybe one of them has room......but 4 dogs is alot to take in, especially 4 large dogs. The pups are about 4 months old, I'm guessing, they aren't that big yet, but Im sure they will be.

Here, when someone says they seen a Wandaland dog......we know they aren't talking about a breed....its another drop off on Wandaland Road. When I was a kid, I always wanted to get a big place and use it for Wandaland dogs......to home them, now if I done that all it would do is promote others to drop even more here. Its a great idea, but not realistic I don't think.

I guess I'm just having a hard time facing reality.....the reality that this kind of thing does happen.......a mile from my own home........and I can't change it.

I'll keep you updated on the puppy and any other news I hear.

They do both do look alot alike. But hes so cute. LOL