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knine · 11-02-2009, 11:28 AM

As they have indicated - please do not post ugly comments or call Athens AC - the staff here is trying to give him a chance after all he has been thru ....

Linus – 29284

Available! - Rescue Only!

Warning images are graphic! Please do not comment in rage…please stay positive and comment only to help this poor soul

Linus – 29284

Age: 1 year
Breed: Pitbull Terrier / Lab mix
Gender: Male
Impound Date: 10/30/09
Ledger #: 29284
Weight: 32 pounds

Please monitor your comments and do not leave negative comments that could discourage visitors from visiting our shelter because this is a family friendly website. Please leave comments that will only to benefit Linus’ future. Linus has a really sad story…He is a Rescue Only case because he is in great need of medical attention. Linus has such a sweet disposition and loves to be scratched on his head. He may be partially blind, but he could follow my hand side to side and up and down with no problems. He also saw my cheese treats wherever I placed them on the ground around him. Linus came into the wrong hands recently and the person tried to kill him by cutting of his head. He has a large gapping wound that needs medical attention. Linus is also covered in abrasions that were probably caused by the same person. I don’t know if the person was caught…please do not focus on that part, please focus on Linus and his wellbeing. There is nothing we can do about the person and we will leave that up to the officers. Any donations on his behalf would be greatly appreciated. I would also like to ask if someone with tender and experienced hands could come and wash this poor boy. He is covered in some sort of ink that is covering parts of his body. Despite all that has happened to him he doesn’t seem to have a mean bone in his body. The staff are watching him closely and really don’t want to see him be put down. Please rescue groups give Linus another chance at life.
update 11-2-09: Linus is most likely dog aggressive as he reacted very negatively to dogs near his kennel. Linus can see, partially. Also, a kind volunteer came in and bathed Linus today so he is looking a bit better.
Update: A wonderful and caring citizen would like do donate $50 on Linus’ behalf. Please email Allyson at athenspets@gmail.com if your licensed rescue group saves this sweet boy.

This is not an official web site of Athens-Clarke County. For additional information on a dog please contact the shelter at 706-613-3540.

Random Gemini · 11-02-2009, 11:32 AM

Oh my... God...

... how could someone DO that? This just... makes me sick. I hope that guy rots in jail for the rest of his life.

Fingers crossed that someone can pull him and get him to a vet asap.

KodahBear · 11-02-2009, 11:40 AM

I think I am going to be sick to my stomach.

Anne · 11-02-2009, 12:10 PM

I just don't understand how anyone can be so cruel. Poor Linus.

CherLovesLabs · 11-02-2009, 03:02 PM

OMG ... poor dog

Please .. someone rescue him!

Spartan Mom · 11-02-2009, 03:34 PM

Linus now has a $250 sponsorship, thanks to a group of caring people. A poster on Athenspets.net believes she has found a rescue that will take him, but needs help with transportation. However, since he's not safe until he walks out the door, please keep working for Linus just in case this falls through.

marley&me · 11-02-2009, 03:42 PM

Oh my gosh. That made me sick just reading it. What is wrong with some people? Poor Linus..I hope he finds a loving home soon!

rsgrl16 · 11-02-2009, 03:44 PM

Bump and prayers for this sweet soul!

ZoeysMommy · 11-02-2009, 04:00 PM

oh my god that poor dog, that is beyond horrific, I am praying he has a happy ending

KodahBear · 11-02-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan Mom

Linus now has a $250 sponsorship, thanks to a group of caring people. A poster on Athenspets.net believes she has found a rescue that will take him, but needs help with transportation. However, since he's not safe until he walks out the door, please keep working for Linus just in case this falls through.

I would be happy to help with transportation. Can you please have them get in touch with me? Thanks

Tonka's Mom · 11-02-2009, 05:31 PM

Oh my... God...

... how could someone DO that? This just... makes me sick. I hope that guy get the same treatment.

I am praying for him to find a great new start and get better, I hope someone can pull him and get him to a vet asap.

Spartan Mom · 11-02-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KodahBear

I would be happy to help with transportation. Can you please have them get in touch with me? Thanks

I e-mailed you through the Lab Forum with the contact information for the poster, as I didn't know how to tell her to get in touch with you. I will also post a comment on Athenspets.net to let her know.

There are now several posts about possible rescues, and I'm not certain what is happening. (I'm in Michigan and not directly involved in the rescue effort.)

puppydogs11074 · 11-03-2009, 03:24 AM

Please post any updates and when he is safe.

Soops19 · 11-03-2009, 04:55 AM

I am so shocked at the treatment of this innocent animal.

I have no words......can't even begin to gather my thoughts.

jachimama · 11-03-2009, 05:20 AM

How heartbreaking

I can't even imagine the fear this sweetheart endured

11-02-2009, 11:28 AM	#1
knine Senior Dog Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,244	Rescued: Very sad, very disturbing - Linus in Athens, GA needs Rescue Angel As they have indicated - please do not post ugly comments or call Athens AC - the staff here is trying to give him a chance after all he has been thru .... Linus – 29284 Available! - Rescue Only! Warning images are graphic! Please do not comment in rage…please stay positive and comment only to help this poor soul Linus – 29284 Age: 1 year Breed: Pitbull Terrier / Lab mix Gender: Male Impound Date: 10/30/09 Ledger #: 29284 Weight: 32 pounds Please monitor your comments and do not leave negative comments that could discourage visitors from visiting our shelter because this is a family friendly website. Please leave comments that will only to benefit Linus’ future. Linus has a really sad story…He is a Rescue Only case because he is in great need of medical attention. Linus has such a sweet disposition and loves to be scratched on his head. He may be partially blind, but he could follow my hand side to side and up and down with no problems. He also saw my cheese treats wherever I placed them on the ground around him. Linus came into the wrong hands recently and the person tried to kill him by cutting of his head. He has a large gapping wound that needs medical attention. Linus is also covered in abrasions that were probably caused by the same person. I don’t know if the person was caught…please do not focus on that part, please focus on Linus and his wellbeing. There is nothing we can do about the person and we will leave that up to the officers. Any donations on his behalf would be greatly appreciated. I would also like to ask if someone with tender and experienced hands could come and wash this poor boy. He is covered in some sort of ink that is covering parts of his body. Despite all that has happened to him he doesn’t seem to have a mean bone in his body. The staff are watching him closely and really don’t want to see him be put down. Please rescue groups give Linus another chance at life. update 11-2-09: Linus is most likely dog aggressive as he reacted very negatively to dogs near his kennel. Linus can see, partially. Also, a kind volunteer came in and bathed Linus today so he is looking a bit better. Update: A wonderful and caring citizen would like do donate $50 on Linus’ behalf. Please email Allyson at athenspets@gmail.com if your licensed rescue group saves this sweet boy. This is not an official web site of Athens-Clarke County. For additional information on a dog please contact the shelter at 706-613-3540.

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11-02-2009, 11:32 AM	#2
Random Gemini Missing my Wagador. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington. Posts: 3,601 My Mood:	Oh my... God... ... how could someone DO that? This just... makes me sick. I hope that guy rots in jail for the rest of his life. Fingers crossed that someone can pull him and get him to a vet asap.

11-02-2009, 11:40 AM	#3
KodahBear Senior Dog Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Good Hope,Georgia Posts: 2,495 My Mood:	I think I am going to be sick to my stomach.

11-02-2009, 12:10 PM	#4
Anne Adult Retriever Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 648	I just don't understand how anyone can be so cruel. Poor Linus.

11-02-2009, 03:02 PM	#5
CherLovesLabs Senior Dog Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Palos Heights, Illinois Posts: 3,218 My Mood:	OMG ... poor dog Please .. someone rescue him!

11-02-2009, 03:34 PM	#6
Spartan Mom House Broken Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 142	Linus now has a $250 sponsorship, thanks to a group of caring people. A poster on Athenspets.net believes she has found a rescue that will take him, but needs help with transportation. However, since he's not safe until he walks out the door, please keep working for Linus just in case this falls through.

11-02-2009, 03:42 PM	#7
marley&me Senior Dog Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,858 My Mood:	Oh my gosh. That made me sick just reading it. What is wrong with some people? Poor Linus..I hope he finds a loving home soon!

11-02-2009, 03:44 PM	#8
rsgrl16 Senior Dog Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pataskala, ohio Posts: 838	Bump and prayers for this sweet soul!

11-02-2009, 04:00 PM	#9
ZoeysMommy Brittney & Daisee too! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,896 My Mood:	oh my god that poor dog, that is beyond horrific, I am praying he has a happy ending

11-02-2009, 05:31 PM	#11
Tonka's Mom Retriever Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in a house Posts: 438 My Mood:	Oh my... God... ... how could someone DO that? This just... makes me sick. I hope that guy get the same treatment. I am praying for him to find a great new start and get better, I hope someone can pull him and get him to a vet asap.

11-03-2009, 03:24 AM	#13
puppydogs11074 Retriever Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 325 My Mood:	Please post any updates and when he is safe.

11-03-2009, 04:55 AM	#14
Soops19 Senior Dog Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: With 7 spoiled Labs in Little Rhody Posts: 3,578 My Mood:	I am so shocked at the treatment of this innocent animal. I have no words......can't even begin to gather my thoughts.

11-03-2009, 05:20 AM	#15
jachimama House Broken Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: jersey shore Posts: 235 My Mood:	How heartbreaking I can't even imagine the fear this sweetheart endured