The charges got dropped and the owner agreed to surrender all rights to the pup so he is actually staying with a rescue group now. I am still shaking because I really thought we were headed for a jail cell over this but instead he is finally safe and warm. …
March 5, 2017
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My friends and I "stole" a dog. I drove and they went out and got him. Here's our story, you decide.
"okay as some of you may have heard, i got into some big trouble with the law with my friend. we had heard of a dog that was being left outside in this negative degree weather. he was outside day and night. we were told the cops have been called and have even come to investigate the scene. apparently they can't do much because the dogs "shelter" meets the states BARE MINIMUM requirements. which means as long as it has 4 walls, a floor and food, they're doing nothing wrong. every time the cops have been there, the dog has apparently had food and water in heated dishes and straw in his house. wouldn't you think that if you need a heated dish to make sure the water doesn't FREEZE that your dog has no business being outside for hours on end in the first place? when arriving to the dogs house, i noticed a lack of pee and poop in the area he was tied up. which just suggests he isn't eating or drinking much. the cops say there is straw in his shelter but the dog had none stuck in his fur when he came out of his house. when we first grabbed him you could see he was beyond excited to be around people. when we got him into the car he was full of burrs (which clearly indicates that he isn't ever pet, groomed or combed) and shivering uncontrollably. when i first brought him into my home he instantly went to my dog dish and drank almost a gallon on water right then and there and ate like a horse. then continued going crazy in my house. i gave him a chew toy (probably the first and only one he's ever had) and you could just tell this dog was beyond excited to be treated with some decency. all night he slept on the floor on the side of my bed by my boyfriend. i just know he he felt loved. we had taken the dog around 9 the night before and the people didn't report the dog missing till almost 9 the next morning to authorities and didn't call the animals shelter till 11. that is 12 hours the dog was outside IN NEGATIVE DEGREE WEATHER. and that isn't including the time before we took him. he was already freezing by the time we got to him! we had been told by someone that they have WITNESSED this dog being hit, kicked, beat, etc. but there just isn't anything the police can do because there is no proof, their word isn't enough. if ABUSE is not the case, animal NEGLECT still is. is it really so hard for the people to just bring him inside at night? it's such a bad look for them as dog owners when they won't even keep their "family" pet inside with its family. the sheriffs office was so understanding about what happened and why we chose to do it but unfortunately, Carly and i and technically the only ones who committed a crime in this situation. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THIS STORY TO BE SHARED BECAUSE THERE NEEDS TO BE LAWS SET IN PLACE THAT THE COPS CAN ENFORCE AND ACTUALLY ACT ON. IF THERE WAS A LAW STATING THE ANIMALS CANT BE OUT IN X DEGREE WEATHER THE COPS WOULD BE ABLE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS SITUATION. help us help these voiceless animals that can't speak for themselves. do your good deed for the day and share this post! let's start making it harder for people like this to get away with this stuff and easier for people like me to rescue abused dogs! we were technically charged with actual "dog napping" but it won't be so funny and cute on our records! i am most likely to be charged with a misdemeanor theft which will be shown as just that in my record, A THEFT. i am going to school soon to become a flight attendant and this being on my record could effect me getting a job in the long run. should i have though about that before stealing an abused and neglected dog? OF COURSE but the only thing running through my mind at that moment was getting that dog inside. just look at how happy he was being inside, getting treated with love, having food, water, treats, people and attention. i am gonna make Carly and i a go-fund-me page as seeing we could both be fined to up to $10,000. i don't have much hope for our justice system seeing as if the rescuers are being are being charged and the abusers are getting nothing but a slap on the wrist. i WILL NOT mention any names whatsoever. i just hope that this gets shared enough in hopes that the owners see this and change how they are treating their fur baby. share this enough so they'll at least get a warning that there WILL be laws to come. OH AND DID I MENTION THE PEOPLE GOT THE DOG BACK AND KEPT HIM OUT AT NIGHT AGAIN :) help protect Wisconsin animals against our brutal weather and even more brutal people! SHARE SHARE SHARE"
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December 23, 2016
I just looked at the screen and saw 250 signatures which is honestly kind of surreal because I was just sitting in my car feeling like a criminal. People keep messaging me saying they have seen dogs in similar situations and it just makes me think that maybe we actually did the right thing even though the police clearly disagreed.
Reached 250 supporters
December 21, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
December 17, 2016
62 Comments
I left my dog outside for 2 minutes to go to the bathroom she actually froze she couldn't walk
In my opinion, they rescued an animal that was the victim of extreme negligence, they did not steal it. Just took it out of a potentially dangerous situation. They're heros, not criminals.
They both saw a dog in need and tried saving it. This is no different than trying to save a child or person in need.
Wtf is wrong with you people. Going into someone elses yard on their own property and stealing their dog. Who the hell do you think you are? I used to work with the guy you stole the dog from and he is a good guy and would not abuse an animal. So whoever took his dog better bring him back. A dog is like family dont you think they miss him? Wouldn't you miss a member of your family if someone stole them?
If someone can break a car window in hot weather why is it not ok to rescue a dog from negative weather ? Obviously the people who tried to rescue this dog clearly care more about animals then the negative situation they have come into trying to care for it themselves!
Im so sorry you are being punished for saving this dog from freezing to death! Our laws are screwed up. Good luck with court and I am really PROUD OF YOU for doing what you did
This is outrageous! No animal should be out in weather as severe as it was when the animal was humanely taken into protective custody and given food, water, a toy and a bed! And then they gave this poor animal back to the owners??? Are you kidding me? There should be laws in place that in weather 10 degrees or below, no animal shall be left outdoor for more than 10 minutes at a time or the owner will be subject to a fine, imprisonment or both. these young people acvted out of pity for an animal, a bit of plasma that could not speak for itself but only sit in the cold and shiver and cry! Do not blemish their record with a theft charge, and REMOVE THAT DOG FROM THE OWNERS!
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The charges got dropped and the owner agreed to surrender all rights to the pup so he is actually staying with a rescue group now. I am still shaking because I really thought we were headed for a jail cell over this but instead he is finally safe and warm. …
March 5, 2017
Final supporters
My friends and I "stole" a dog. I drove and they went out and got him. Here's our story, you decide.
"okay as some of you may have heard, i got into some big trouble with the law with my friend. we had heard of a dog that was being left outside in this negative degree weather. he was outside day and night. we were told the cops have been called and have even come to investigate the scene. apparently they can't do much because the dogs "shelter" meets the states BARE MINIMUM requirements. which means as long as it has 4 walls, a floor and food, they're doing nothing wrong. every time the cops have been there, the dog has apparently had food and water in heated dishes and straw in his house. wouldn't you think that if you need a heated dish to make sure the water doesn't FREEZE that your dog has no business being outside for hours on end in the first place? when arriving to the dogs house, i noticed a lack of pee and poop in the area he was tied up. which just suggests he isn't eating or drinking much. the cops say there is straw in his shelter but the dog had none stuck in his fur when he came out of his house. when we first grabbed him you could see he was beyond excited to be around people. when we got him into the car he was full of burrs (which clearly indicates that he isn't ever pet, groomed or combed) and shivering uncontrollably. when i first brought him into my home he instantly went to my dog dish and drank almost a gallon on water right then and there and ate like a horse. then continued going crazy in my house. i gave him a chew toy (probably the first and only one he's ever had) and you could just tell this dog was beyond excited to be treated with some decency. all night he slept on the floor on the side of my bed by my boyfriend. i just know he he felt loved. we had taken the dog around 9 the night before and the people didn't report the dog missing till almost 9 the next morning to authorities and didn't call the animals shelter till 11. that is 12 hours the dog was outside IN NEGATIVE DEGREE WEATHER. and that isn't including the time before we took him. he was already freezing by the time we got to him! we had been told by someone that they have WITNESSED this dog being hit, kicked, beat, etc. but there just isn't anything the police can do because there is no proof, their word isn't enough. if ABUSE is not the case, animal NEGLECT still is. is it really so hard for the people to just bring him inside at night? it's such a bad look for them as dog owners when they won't even keep their "family" pet inside with its family. the sheriffs office was so understanding about what happened and why we chose to do it but unfortunately, Carly and i and technically the only ones who committed a crime in this situation. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THIS STORY TO BE SHARED BECAUSE THERE NEEDS TO BE LAWS SET IN PLACE THAT THE COPS CAN ENFORCE AND ACTUALLY ACT ON. IF THERE WAS A LAW STATING THE ANIMALS CANT BE OUT IN X DEGREE WEATHER THE COPS WOULD BE ABLE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS SITUATION. help us help these voiceless animals that can't speak for themselves. do your good deed for the day and share this post! let's start making it harder for people like this to get away with this stuff and easier for people like me to rescue abused dogs! we were technically charged with actual "dog napping" but it won't be so funny and cute on our records! i am most likely to be charged with a misdemeanor theft which will be shown as just that in my record, A THEFT. i am going to school soon to become a flight attendant and this being on my record could effect me getting a job in the long run. should i have though about that before stealing an abused and neglected dog? OF COURSE but the only thing running through my mind at that moment was getting that dog inside. just look at how happy he was being inside, getting treated with love, having food, water, treats, people and attention. i am gonna make Carly and i a go-fund-me page as seeing we could both be fined to up to $10,000. i don't have much hope for our justice system seeing as if the rescuers are being are being charged and the abusers are getting nothing but a slap on the wrist. i WILL NOT mention any names whatsoever. i just hope that this gets shared enough in hopes that the owners see this and change how they are treating their fur baby. share this enough so they'll at least get a warning that there WILL be laws to come. OH AND DID I MENTION THE PEOPLE GOT THE DOG BACK AND KEPT HIM OUT AT NIGHT AGAIN :) help protect Wisconsin animals against our brutal weather and even more brutal people! SHARE SHARE SHARE"
Updates
December 23, 2016
I just looked at the screen and saw 250 signatures which is honestly kind of surreal because I was just sitting in my car feeling like a criminal. People keep messaging me saying they have seen dogs in similar situations and it just makes me think that maybe we actually did the right thing even though the police clearly disagreed.
Reached 250 supporters
December 21, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
December 17, 2016
62 Comments
Someone has to speak for those that have no voice. Dogs should never be chained up outside, serves no purpose. Having a dog chained up outside in extreme temperatures is inhumane. We need to start somewhere and laws for animals need to change..they have rights too.
I left my dog outside for 2 minutes to go to the bathroom she actually froze she couldn't walk
In my opinion, they rescued an animal that was the victim of extreme negligence, they did not steal it. Just took it out of a potentially dangerous situation. They're heros, not criminals.
They both saw a dog in need and tried saving it. This is no different than trying to save a child or person in need.
Wtf is wrong with you people. Going into someone elses yard on their own property and stealing their dog. Who the hell do you think you are? I used to work with the guy you stole the dog from and he is a good guy and would not abuse an animal. So whoever took his dog better bring him back. A dog is like family dont you think they miss him? Wouldn't you miss a member of your family if someone stole them?
If someone can break a car window in hot weather why is it not ok to rescue a dog from negative weather ? Obviously the people who tried to rescue this dog clearly care more about animals then the negative situation they have come into trying to care for it themselves!
Im so sorry you are being punished for saving this dog from freezing to death! Our laws are screwed up. Good luck with court and I am really PROUD OF YOU for doing what you did
This is outrageous! No animal should be out in weather as severe as it was when the animal was humanely taken into protective custody and given food, water, a toy and a bed! And then they gave this poor animal back to the owners??? Are you kidding me? There should be laws in place that in weather 10 degrees or below, no animal shall be left outdoor for more than 10 minutes at a time or the owner will be subject to a fine, imprisonment or both. these young people acvted out of pity for an animal, a bit of plasma that could not speak for itself but only sit in the cold and shiver and cry! Do not blemish their record with a theft charge, and REMOVE THAT DOG FROM THE OWNERS!
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Someone has to speak for those that have no voice. Dogs should never be chained up outside, serves no purpose. Having a dog chained up outside in extreme temperatures is inhumane. We need to start somewhere and laws for animals need to change..they have rights too.