TO EVERYONE WHO CARES ABOUT ANIMALS
PLEASE HELP THIS SMALL DOG
Does anyone know of a VERY large man who is looking after a small white Bichon dog for his sister?
IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO LEFT HER DOG IN HER VERY LARGE BROTHERS CARE PLEASE ASK HER TO CONTACT ME OR PLEASE CONTACT ME YOURSELF.
I WITNESSED THE MAN TORMENTING AND HURTING THE LITTLE DOG ON THE GRASS AREA OF OREWA BEACH ALONG FROM THE RSA MONUMENT AREA ON SATURDAY 21 December.
Unfortunately I was holding my own small dog and could not intervene physically.
He threatened that he was going to kill the dog.
He said he was "looking after it " for his sister.
I will be grateful if anyone who knows of a lady who left her Bichon in her LARGE brothers care could contact me please as I would like to inform her of what I saw and urge her not to trust her little dog in his care again.
THAT IS IF THE POOR LITTLE CREATURE IS STILL ALIVE.!
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Animal Abuser
🚨 URGENT WARNING TO ALL LOST & FOUND / PET REHOMING PAGES 🚨 and people rehoming pets or reporting lost animals.
It has come to our attention that a long-term, repeat animal abuser is still actively obtaining animals through Facebook groups.
The type of animal does not matter — birds, livestock, dogs, small pets — anything he can access.
He monitors rehoming pages. He approaches people offering “help.” He presents as reasonable. He will say the right things.
Do not give this person any animals under any circumstances.
If you are an admin of a lost & found page, a community group, or a pet rehoming group:
• Please stay vigilant
• Check profiles carefully
• Share this warning across your networks
Animals have already paid the price for people not knowing.
If you are unsure about someone requesting an animal, ask rescue groups to help.
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