Goliad Pet Adoption

posted by admin on May 16

Here we are… 2 weeks into the enforcement phase of the anti-tether ordinance.

 Although we are expecting more, I believe our first dog that was just turned loose has arrived. She is no stranger to us.  She was first

Trudy in 2004

 in the City Pound in September 2004 and was adopted in July 2005. The next time I saw Trudy she was again in the pound. That was 2 years ago. She had a wound around her neck where the tether (apparently a fairly fine wire) had grown into her neck. Her owners reclaimed her before her 3 days were up. They had shaved her neck and made some attempt to treat it.

  Last week Trudy was in the pound again. This time no one claimed her. She had obviously been chained for most of her adopted life. The hair on her chest has been worn away and the skin is calloused and rough. She is also heartworm positive, has either flea dermatitis or mange and of course, intestinal parasites. Her teeth are worn down from chewing fleas.

 We’ll see how Trudy progresses from here. She deserves much better than she has had so far. Maybe the new law has saved her life.

posted by admin on Apr 13

Kudos to the Goliad City Council! They have stepped up and passed an anti-tethering ordinance that will go into effect May, 2009. They have assured everyone that ordinance will be enforced. There are bills in the State Legislature concerning anti-tethering but this time Goliad has not waited to follow. They have taken the initiatiative to go first! 

During the last year there have been numerous incidents with dogs that have escaped their chains. Many  of the chained dogs within the city limits are tethered 24 hours a day and are neglected. That does not create an environment for a friendly, socialized pet.

The City is bracing for an influx of dogs. We are waiting for those that will be transferred to us. Waiting… expecting the worst but hoping for the best.

We will keep you posted.