Violet was just 2 years old when rescuers found her, but all she had known in that time was life on a chain.
Luckily, someone alerted the Animal Welfare Coalition of Northeastern New Mexico, who learned that her owner was in jail. The sheriff seized poor Violet from the property and handed her over to NMDOG, who had her treated for sunburn and flystrike, an often-fatal condition in which maggots infest an animal’s flesh.
Violet regained her health, but was so traumatized she’d cower if anyone tried to pet her.
Eventually, Violet learned to trust humans again — and even learned to play and explore, which she could never do on her chain. Violet now knows what it’s like to be a puppy, and we wish her a long and happy life free from cruel tethering.
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Thank you to all of you — for being alert — for rescuing Violet — job well done by all — I’m convinced Violate adores you all — again, THANK YOU!
The parents and their parents are to blame. Bring your child/children up with compassion and empathy for all living creatures, and they can learn to love.
Fucking criminals ignorants take care a dogs and cats but don’t kill him. A life Evil people she look so sad
I hope he rotts in jail, gets the crap beat out of him.
Oh Violet how could they do this to you? But they didn’t totally destroy your body or your zest for life, which is now just peeping out. I pray your future will be rosy and happy.
Was the previous owner put on the same chain? I certainly hope so! NO dogs should EVER be chained! For those that think it is ok, chain yourself and see how it feels you pathetic cruel arseholes!
Thank God she was rescued and will be able to live a normal happy life.However who fed and and gave her water why did this person not report the plight of this poor dog earlier?
poor angel
I am so grateful to that good samaritan that followed up to find out the owner was in jail. I wish her a long and happy life off the chain for good. It makes me sad every time I hear of an animal that’s chained with no shelter or interaction from the owner!
We all have to be vigilant and speak up and report what we see and hear.
THANK YOU AGAIN!
Really??? Then who was feeding her while her owner was in jail?? She had to be eating & drinking something or she wouldn’t have survived. She has not been well looked after but she doesn’t look as if she was starving. Why did the person feeding her take so long to report??
Violet, your Little Face has much sadness from days gone by. My heart is so Happy that you are free from that life now. For you to have a Loving Fur-Ever home makes me so Happy for you. Go forward Sweet Violet and enjoy your New Life.
Sweet Violet, you had such a bad life, and I am so happy that now you will have a happy land loving life! You are so beautiful????????