The Dog is Dead... and its in the yard.

[zebra15]

Mods you may need to move this...

I need to vent... We are renting part of a house from my friend. Its not ideal but its 'ok'. About 5 mos ago she brings home a new Bernese mtn dog puppy. Hummmm ok, we (she) already had a old (like really old 12+ yr ) dog but its not my place to say anything right??

Anyway over the past month or so the old dog "B" hasn't been well and for the past week due to intestinal issues (read major carpet stains) the dog has been outside with the puppy "W". Well roomie comes home yesterday and can't find "B". "B" is over on the side of the house. Roomie thinks "B" is dead. Roomie wants me to help her bag/box "B" for animal control. About 15 mins later when roomie goes out there dog finally wakes up. Phewy, I don't have to deal with that.

Fast forward to 11am today. Roomie calls (I'm home since I'm a sub and there is no work), asks me to go check on "B". Ugh, ok.... "B" is back in the side yard, ATTRACTING FLIES and birds . I call for "B" and call loudly. No response, I toss some small rocks her way to see if the vibrations make a difference, nope... "B" is in doggy heaven.

"W" won't go over there and I make a mad dash to :Puke Needless to say I have a very weak stomach.

Just thinking about this makes me
Also my 9 yr old will be home from the sitters around 330, he knows something is up.

Its about 90 degrees here today.... I hope roomie gets home soon, She was supposed to work from home this afternoon.

I think I need to go laydown, or maybe I just need to leave for the afternoon.

[InMediasRes]

Would animal control do the removal for you? It might be a hazard on a hot day. I don't know the logistics of that. Just tell them that you just can't stomach it.

Poor doggy. Hope it gets taken care of quick.

[Tummy]

WOW, that is all horrible. I hope it is resolved somehow very quickly!

[mama2toomany]

Poor dog, I really hope he is treated with the respect he deserves.

I would hate to think of any living creature with a family dying alone and then left to fester in the sun.

I would grab some vick vapor rub and rub it under your nose and at least go out there and cover him up.

So sad.

[StephandOwen]

Originally Posted by mama2toomany

Poor dog, I really hope he is treated with the respect he deserves.

That is so sad I would at least go out there with an old blanket/sheet and cover him up

We had dogs growing up and when they passed away we certainly wouldn't have left them in the 90 degree heat to rot and be picked at by animals Each one was buried in the backyard (but I know that's not possible if you don't live in the country).

[sugarpop]

Originally Posted by mama2toomany

Poor dog, I really hope he is treated with the respect he deserves.

I would hate to think of any living creature with a family dying alone and then left to fester in the sun.

I would grab some vick vapor rub and rub it under your nose and at least go out there and cover him up.

So sad.

[limabean]

Aw, poor doggie, and your poor friend who has lost her pet of 12 years.

I would go cover him with a sheet and call animal control to see if they can help.

[Jane]

It's not lovely, but you can do it. You'll feel stronger when you get through it. Go find a box of the appropriate size, perhaps with your son, and get it done. He's still the same old dog, just a little deader than before. It's not that gross.

[zebra15]

Animal control will not come onto private property so "B" needs to be moved to the curb. This is a residential neighborhood so I have no idea how that works. Of course these are city lots in the desert so every yard is brick fenced in and "B" is the farthest point from the gate.

I'm gone for the afternoon doing errands (now at the library). I obviously have a very VERY short gag reflex. I feel sooo bad for "B". She was the best dog. So gentle, would eat treats right out of my toes LOL. "W" is just a puppy still and hyper.

Dead things .... YUCK

[lonegirl]

Originally Posted by zebra15

Dead things .... YUCK

A dead dog and friend...not thing....
I have bagged and tagged many pets. The longer you put it off the worse the smell will be. Either cover her with a sheet and wrap it around the body or get a larg garbage bag and wrap her in there.
Good luck and sorry for your friend's loss

[KatWrangler]

Originally Posted by mama2toomany

Poor dog, I really hope he is treated with the respect he deserves.

I would hate to think of any living creature with a family dying alone and then left to fester in the sun.

I would grab some vick vapor rub and rub it under your nose and at least go out there and cover him up.

So sad.

Originally Posted by StephandOwen

That is so sad I would at least go out there with an old blanket/sheet and cover him up


We had dogs growing up and when they passed away we certainly wouldn't have left them in the 90 degree heat to rot and be picked at by animals Each one was buried in the backyard (but I know that's not possible if you don't live in the country).

Poor Doggie.

[Frootloop]

My heart is truly breaking knowing that there is a dead pet laying in the sun in the backyard and being eaten by insects.

I understand that you have a weak stomach, I really do. I have one, too. Dead animals reek, I know..it completely sucks to have to deal with it. But there are times when you have to do what's right, even if it causes you discomfort. Please show this poor animal the respect she deserves. Go cover and/or wrap her with something. Please, don't just think of her as some dead thing laying back there. Obviously, this dog loved you guys.

[EFmom]

Originally Posted by Apricot

It's not lovely, but you can do it. You'll feel stronger when you get through it. Go find a box of the appropriate size, perhaps with your son, and get it done. He's still the same old dog, just a little deader than before. It's not that gross.

If the adult is also a Bernese, you'd need a refrigerator box.

[Pepper44]

Originally Posted by EFmom

If the adult is also a Bernese, you'd need a refrigerator box.

That's what I was thinking, haha.

I think you need a tarp. I suggest chewing strong mint gum, it sort of fills your nose and you can't smell much else. You can also tie a cloth over your nose or something similar and put a strong essential oil on it.

Wait until it's dark out and you can't see much, if you can--considering predators and hours of operation for animal control. Throw the tarp over the dog and roll it up. Duct tape it shut so it doesn't fly open. Drag to the curb area. Call animal control to come get it ASAP!

Don't think about it while you're doing it, just pretend it isn't really happening. That's what I do when I find myself in these situations. (Which isn't that often, but you know. )

[MammaB21]

Originally Posted by mama2toomany

Poor dog, I really hope he is treated with the respect he deserves.

I would hate to think of any living creature with a family dying alone and then left to fester in the sun.

I would grab some vick vapor rub and rub it under your nose and at least go out there and cover him up.

So sad.

Yup.

I'm a bit shocked and sad that the dog was left to die in 90 degree heat in the first place. Can I ask why she didn't have him/her put down? I hate to think of an innocent animal suffering like that. Poor dog, I hope you can stomach it enough to at least go out there and cover her up until you can get more help.

[Learning_Mum]

Yeah, I think you need to suck it up and deal with it. You can't leave a dead animal lying in the back garden. I can imagine that it must be really horrible, I know that my cat is getting old and sometimes I see him lying in the garden and have to check he's breathing and can imagine the day when he's not, but seriously, if that does happen I will deal with it! Sometimes being a grown up sucks.

[KatWrangler]

Originally Posted by Learning_Mum

Yeah, I think you need to suck it up and deal with it. You can't leave a dead animal lying in the back garden. I can imagine that it must be really horrible, I know that my cat is getting old and sometimes I see him lying in the garden and have to check he's breathing and can imagine the day when he's not, but seriously, if that does happen I will deal with it! Sometimes being a grown up sucks.

No kidding. Our cat is getting old and sometimes I have to wake him up to make sure he is okay.

[zoebird]

personally, my bigger concern is whether or not it is a health hazard at this point, not just respect for the creature.

hopefully, it will be resolved before you get home. sorry oyu hvae to deal with things that are so unpleasant for you.

(me, i wouldn't mind so much. i would probably move the dog myself, and then call animal control. well, let me be clear--me, if it were my dog, i would take it to the vet to have it cremated and then save those remains for myself and my grieving process.)

[Ornery]

I can't imagine leaving a pet of mine that I've had for 12 years to die outside in the heat.

Anyway, the thing I would be wary of is whether or not animal control will come quickly. We have had neighborhood cats that have been hit on our street and we ended up taking pictures and burying said cats because animal control was taking so long to come take care of them (of course, after trying to find their owners).

[zebra15]

Originally Posted by MammaB21

Yup.

I'm a bit shocked and sad that the dog was left to die in 90 degree heat in the first place. Can I ask why she didn't have him/her put down? I hate to think of an innocent animal suffering like that. Poor dog, I hope you can stomach it enough to at least go out there and cover her up until you can get more help.

Ok, I went out and covered her w. a sheet. (i needed 2mg of ativan to do that) "B" is not a Berner, shes about 70 lbs and a mixed breed mutt?? I think she passed last night in her sleep.

Honestly this living situation leaves much to be desired and this decision of my roomie is just one of many that I really dont agree with. (thats one of the reasons I have ativan) She didnt check on the dog before she left for work. I dont feel comfortable moving the dog etc. I don't get involved in vet decisions. The dog did see the vet about 2-3weeks ago and was deemed in 'good health'?

Im trying to change our living situation but employment is difficult at best to find.- Even with a bachelors degree, masters degree and now teaching certifcate. - The best I can find is a subbing(very part time) and hopefully a newly offered part time call center job for the summer. (should know some time next week) None of these will pass muster for a 'real rental'. DS wants out of here as badly as I do. Roomie and I dont see eye to eye on many things.

I dont know when animal control makes the rounds. I am not a true pet lover/owner. However in the past few months "W" is starting to grow on me.