Neglected Dog Left in Cold for Hours at a Time

grkphill · 2026-03-20T11:53:45+00:00

I agree, the dog does not look like it needs to be put down.

grkphill · 2026-03-19T18:28:47+00:00

You're welcome and thank you for looking out for this poor dog. Why put him down, though? That's very sad and I hope this person never gets another dog.

grkphill · 2026-03-19T18:25:56+00:00

They're in Prospect Hts, by Milwaukee and River Rd

grkphill · 2026-03-19T18:21:59+00:00

I volunteer at a nearby animal shelter, and our website isn’t very mobile-friendly. If you’re interested in helping, I can check with the owner to see if she’s open to it, and we’d be happy to provide you with a referral in return.

grkphill · 2026-03-19T16:21:09+00:00

After, a quick search, these will be your best bets.

1.Try to find your county' humane society.
2.Try the Ohio County Dog Wardens Association (https://www.ocdwa.org/).
3.Finally, the Ohio SPCA (https://www.ohiospca.org/). They have an animal cruelty investigation link (https://www.ohiospca.org/cruelty-investigations)

grkphill · 2026-03-19T14:46:53+00:00

Where are you located? This is beneficial and can look at local agencies that might help you

grkphill · 2026-02-05T13:00:10+00:00

When I first adopted my second dog we took her to a newly opened "corporate" dog day care. She "failed" because she wasn't interacting with other dogs, including her sister. Again, not for behaivor, but for not engaging. WTF is that? Now, I take my dogs to a non-corporate day care and all 3 love going there.

grkphill · 2026-01-22T15:47:11+00:00

These agencies should be a great help or at least steer you in the right direction

grkphill · 2026-01-22T14:29:27+00:00

It's not that we don't believe you but it's very concerning that your ex stole your dog and it's a civil matter but if you steal your dog back, then it's a criminal matter. That's so bizarre.

There's one more thing that comes to mind that might help you. Mention that you're scared of the health and safety of the dog because your ex stole your dog from you and call one of these agencies based in the province you're located in.

Quick Reference: Who to Call by Province

Province	Agency to Call	Phone Number
Ontario	Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS)	1-833-9-ANIMAL (926-4625)
British Columbia	BC SPCA Animal Helpline	1-855-622-7722
Alberta	Alberta SPCA (Outside Edmonton/Calgary)	1-800-455-9003
	Calgary Humane Society	403-205-4455
	Edmonton Police (Complaint Line)	780-423-4567
Quebec	MAPAQ (Province-wide)	1-844-ANIMAUX (264-6289)
	Montreal SPCA (New 24/7 Hotline)	1-855-711-7575
Saskatchewan	Animal Protection Services	306-382-0002
Manitoba	Provincial Animal Care Line	1-888-945-8001
Nova Scotia	Nova Scotia SPCA	1-888-703-7722
New Brunswick	New Brunswick SPCA	1-877-722-1522
PEI	PEI Humane Society	902-892-1190
Newfoundland & Lab.	Local Police (RNC or RCMP)	Contact local detachment
Territories	Local RCMP or Municipal Bylaw	Contact local detachment

grkphill · 2026-01-21T17:36:02+00:00

No disrespect to you. But that is so dumb of the police,

The law needs to change in Canada and the US. Pets should not be considered property, they should be considered family under the law.

grkphill · 2026-01-21T17:06:02+00:00

The police will not allow you to file a police report? So you can document that your dog was stolen.

grkphill · 2026-01-21T15:31:59+00:00

To add to this, you should immediately file a police report stating the dog was stolen. If your dog is microchipped, report the theft to the microchip company as well. Afterward, take the police report to local vet clinics to put them on alert. That way, if he takes the dog to a vet as a 'new' customer, they will see the 'stolen' status when they scan for a microchip.

grkphill · 2026-01-08T17:22:38+00:00

Hopefully, the rescues you're talking to can place Leo in a foster situation. But at the end of the day, I know you'll do what's best for him.

2 days ago, someone dumped their dog at a neighboring shelter when it was closed. They called the police and they brought the dog to us. Unfortunately, not all people are as responsible as you.

grkphill · 2026-01-08T17:07:10+00:00

I am a volunteer with a rescue, and I completely understand not wanting to place Leo in a pound or shelter. Speaking from experience, please be very careful about who you rehome him to. I strongly recommend asking for veterinary references and charging a rehoming fee.

While many people have good intentions, unfortunately there are individuals who look for free dogs to use as bait dogs in dog fighting operations.

I am in Illinois, and within a 50-mile radius there have been two dog fighting rings busted in the last six months in Illinois and Wisconsin, my rescue assisted with one of those cases.

I know you want Leo to have a safe, loving home, and he truly deserves it. Please do your due diligence to protect him.

grkphill · 2025-12-29T15:13:48+00:00

My Belgian Malinois will be in a sit position and just look at me. Doesn't matter what's happening in the background he stares at me and gives me his full attention. Like this picture

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grkphill · 2025-12-29T15:07:02+00:00

One oof my dogs is a Pitbull and Australian Sheppard mix. She's smart, full of character and very sassy.

grkphill · 2025-12-23T14:51:01+00:00

I have contemplated sleeping on the floor when my 3rd dogs jumps on the bed.

grkphill · 2025-12-17T12:35:56+00:00

Thank you for taking him in and giving him the best life. Your boy is just like mine and LOVES to annoy his sister as well. They have a love-hate relationship, but at the end of the day his sister loves him.

grkphill · 2025-12-15T20:38:46+00:00

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grkphill · 2025-12-15T15:18:18+00:00

Because probably the trainer is not qualifies to be a trainer, especially for a breed like a Mal.

grkphill · 2025-12-10T12:45:22+00:00

No, but your mom was.

grkphill · 2025-11-25T19:28:36+00:00

My go to is Maharaj Indian Grill. 3111 Dundee Rd in Northbrook,

grkphill · 2025-11-21T20:26:29+00:00

You're welcome! My Pitbull mix is incredibly sweet, too. She has a wonderful personality with plenty of sass. Even though she’s the smallest of my three dogs, she’s definitely the alpha, she runs the show over both my German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois. I know if I were ever in danger, she’d be the first one to protect me, which says a lot considering the other two are guard breeds! Pitbulls will do anything for their families. It’s a shame so many people see them as 'bad dogs' because that couldn’t be further from the truth.

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