Nikki82 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 What would you do? Neither I nor my sister speak to my mom due to her prescription drug abuse, unwillingness to admit it, and the terrible way she talks to us as a result of the years of drugs eating her mind. All she has is an elderly Westie named Daisy. Daisy is needing more care and has a skin condition that requires medicine. Otherwise it gets very flaky, itchy, and makes her lose patches of hair. My mom feeds her cheap dog food or just her own left overs, and only takes her out to use the bathroom. I'm pretty sure she hits her too because Daisy flinches any time your hand comes near her. Her only friend has told me that she knows my mom has just locked the dog in the bathroom and does smack her. I want to send Westie/animal enthusiasts her direction to offer to take the dog. My mom has told her friend she thinks of euthanizing Daisy, but Daisy has a lot of energy left for an old dog. She just needs real care. Could I or should I send people to her offering to take the dog? Or if I reported this situation to the local police/animal shelter, would they go and check out her living conditions? My sis and I can't just show up and offer to take the dog...that wouldn't go pretty as soon as my mom saw our faces... Please reply. I also am waiting to get in touch with my mom's doctor to tell him of all the pills she buys online just so that he is aware of the truth...not that he can do much I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites
NoMagicBullet Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Could I or should I send people to her offering to take the dog? Or if I reported this situation to the local police/animal shelter, would they go and check out her living conditions? I think the answer is "yes" to both of these questions. Both options sound reasonable to me under the circumstances, but I have no experience in animal abuse and rescue situations. Hopefully more people will respond to your post. Good luck to you and Daisy! Link to post Share on other sites
mickleb Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Both your mum and the dog need more help, at the moment. I would contact Social Services to get some help with your mum and an Animal Rescue organisation for the dog. Tell the organisation you are willing to look after the dog, if that's the case, otherwise she may well be put to sleep within a matter of weeks. I know your mum isn't listening to your or your sister, but she does need to listen to someone. Social Services should help you help her. Do keep in contact with her doctor, as much as possible, though. Link to post Share on other sites
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