WARNING PHOTO'S of abused dog

at QAWS - he is doing well and his neck has healed well. You can come down and meet him:-)

If you'd like to donate money towards his vet bill, please see further up the thread for details regarding how and who to contact to pay something.

The dog is in a foster care now...you can give the contribution to Qatar Animal Welfare Socety.. www.qaws.org

Where is this dog now?? I would like to offer a contribution.

this post is nearly amonth old....

Polo as the dog has been named is recovering beautifully in a foster home - he has had surgery and the vets say he should heal nicely.

Please read the entire post before answering.

Thanks.

with all respect to Qatar veterinary center, THEY SHOULD TREAT this dog ASAP. I think they have the funds ( when everything they sell is 3x what it cost elsewhere )

Also, How can anyone in this industry whether a vet surgeon or an office person ask for money while this poor thing is being tortured and in pain? People like those make me sick and are no different than people who did that to the dog.

I don't mind donating money but HELP him first for God's sake!

chatter box hahaha

OMG!!! height of animal cruelty..

Polo is currently in rehabilition in foster care with a lovely family:-)

As I said TCOM I'm sure you're a very nice person - but I stand by what I said - the vets are doing all they can and more. As I also said, I choose to help in my way - as you do in yours I'm sure.

I don't expect the person next to me to do the same as I do. A donation was suggested, we have the choice to give or not.

I disagree with your suggestion that the vets are "lining their pockets" at the expense of others. I know that many vets all over the world help a lot of animals without pay because they love them. However, they perform a service - just like a hairdresser or a dentist or me in my chosen profession and Iknow I can't afford to work for free for very long.

Let's just agree to disagree agreeably.

I agree with you.

But unfortunately that will never happen here so we're happy with what we do get, which is a discounted rate and the ability to run up a huge bill (our total vet bill is QR80,000+) which we pay off a bit at a time as and when we have money to spare.

One day, when we get charity status, QAWS will be able to afford our own vet, but til then, we appreciate every little bit of help we can get!

NO WAY!how brutal!The owner must be a devil!;(

Looks like you have vested interest in helping to line the pockets of these vets.

I do not have to tell you what I do to help these poor creatures. You can blow your horns to glory but I don't.

I have voiced my opinion as a huge donation was asked for and I have every rights to voice it so do not fling that holier than thou attitude at me

Whatever your reason ... May God bless you I am out of this

He is a delightful person - I can vouch for that and so will many others :)

Well if WE have a heart WE will contribute to cover the cost (and the vets DO give a break on cost and DO wait for payment - that may never come BTW) I "collect" the feral cats in my neighbourhood and get them spayed and neutered at MY expense - what are YOU doing besides suggesting somebody else should be out of pocket?

I assume you're a good person who helps other people out of the kindness of your heart, making contributions to various charities etc. - unfortunately, there are many who never think of helping animals but leave it to others or simply don't think about it, they're only animals after all, they feel pain and fear and I CHOOSE to help. What you choose to do is your business, but it isn't your business to tell others what they should do.

All I am saying is why cant they chip in with their expertise and time and the public can chip in with the medicine cost.

I am talking about all the vets in general here.

I think (I maybe wrong!) that this vet is very accommodating to QAWS. A lot of vets wouldn't take the animal without the money. Its a commercial enterprise and they have salaries and rent and medicines to pay.

basically we can chip in and pay or it gets put to sleep.

The are charging us because we are earning unlike the stray animals.

And we do not have families to care for!

My point is

Why only we have to help our 4 legged stray friends don't the vets have any heart?

And a doctor is in the "business" to ease your pain, heal your sickness, etc. - why are they charging to help their fellow man?

We all have to earn a living - I am very grateful to my vet who not only looks after my pets and helps me to keep them healthy - it is well worth the price I pay for that.

Yes they love animals, but the animal doctors have families to provide for too

But they are in the business as they love animals and who in their right mind make money this way. why only we have to shell out money at least they can give their time and expertise free and we the public can contribute with the medicine.

they are not charitable organisations. There are not many places to choose from in Doha, so there isn't much competition - one of the reasons costs are high, but then again, high overheads - its not cheap to bring qualified vets from overseas - accomodation, tranpsort, villas to house the practice, medical equipment, medications... all this costs money...

Similiar to that of a doctors surgery - and you know what you pay for a human doc's consult, don't you?

Why cant the vets here just charge for the medicine and give free treatment to stray and abused dogs and cats .

our community is great!!! People are starting to call and popping into the vets to help Polo on her long road to recovery....together we can do this, thank you all x

No issues Xena- will do my part of work..and u have helping hands from QLers...so do ur best to save that poor dog.

Cost is yet to be determined. Polo will need at least 3 days at the vet which can cost anything up to QR3000 - QR5000, depending on the treatments she has. The amount will fluctuate daily until she leaves the vet hospital.

The best is to call and findout what the bill is at that time - but it might change during the day as she is medicated, or bandages are changed these items will be added to the bill- its really difficult to say.

Mandi, as always thank you for your support.

Dear Ones, I am in the US now, back in two weeks. I will stop by Dr. Paul's and make a contribution. You are angels and my contribution will be in thanksgiving for your dedication and care.

Mandi

Chelsea- approx how much is the cost and how much u could collect by nw?

OMG. look at the face of the poor dog. :(

Well done to all of you.. May you be rewarded for all your efforts ..

Big update - he is a she! So much attention was being put on the wound that somewhere along the line Polo was assumed to be a boy!

Donations can be made over the phone using a credit card in Polo's name. QVC's phone number is 4421-405.

Thank you to everyone for your messages of support for this lovely lady.

at Qatar Vet Centre near VILLAGIO - if you wish to make a donation towards Polo's medical care, please pass there and ask for your donation to be taken off the QAWS bill for Polo.

Directions to QVC are:

Hyatt Plaza/Villagio lights, towards Khalifa tower.

Take the right sliproad OPPOSITE Khalifa tower.

Turn right immediately.

Turn first right

QVC is infront of you in a large villa that has flags with dog prints on it.

The dog was sedated at the Veterinary Surgery and while cleaning the wound the vet found a wire embedded deep into the tissue. The vet assumes the wire was placed around the dog's neck when he was a small puppy and as it grew the wire cut further into his skin. The wire has been removed and the dog (now named Polo) is in safe hands with QAWS.

Please remember if you would like to make a donation towards Polo's medical expenses you can do so by contacting QAWS or visiting Qatar Veterinary Surgery and making a payment under their name.

Thanks for all the support from QL!

And a big thank you to the lady who was kind enough to take the dog in, the Veterinary Surgery, QAWS and QVC for everything they have done and continue to do to help polo!!

to take take him to the govt veterinary

Polo (as he's now known as) has been sedated and had a large piece of wire removed from his wound, is all cleaned up and has started his treatment to combat infection.

Keep your fingers crossed that this little boy has a happy ending.

Run a competion to choose a name, the prize being to adopt the dog, and give it a home.

thats great...Xena..chelsa and the entire QAWS team...may GOD bless you all!!

so wonderful to see all the concern for this poor baby. Unfortunately this is not the first time we have seen such horror and I guarentee you, it won't be the last.

As Chelsea has said, the dog has been taken on by QAWS, and is on its way to Dr Paul at the QVC as we speak.

Thank you everyone that has promised to donate funds towards this baby's treatment.

oh dear...you all know very well that the owner/ abuser will NOT be found. So instead of making empty threats, why don't you all just go to the Veterinary surgery and put your money where your mouth is?

that's what I meant, Nomerci!

find the owner and put the same collar on him/her at the same tightness, and return 3 months later,,,

that will straighten it out.

if i get the man who did this he will hav to suffer the same punishment from me

let's concentrate how to cure the wound. Venting ires to others we don't even know is useless now unless someone knows the whole story! You will just be disappointed.

horrible :(

Ok chelsa.. thx for the clarification..

We would rather treat this dog at our own vet where we know he will get the best treatment possible. They will treat him at reduced cost and as soon as he no longer needs the intensive treatment, his wound care will be continued in a foster home.

Having communicated with the vet at the Cultural Village on a previous case, we are aware that they are not yet fully equipped as they have only just opened.

Also, need to find out the "human animal", who did this to the dog and should give him the same punishment.

chelsa...if it can be treated for free? why spend QAWS fund on the treatment? have you tried the cultural village clinic?

have browsed the QL site after my lunch..

URRRGG..

Nevertheless, calling QAWS! QAWS!

Please help!

have browsed the QL site after my lunch..

URRRGG..

Nevertheless, calling QAWS! QAWS!

Please help!

Anyone wishing to make a donation towards this poor dog's treatment can go to Qatar Veterinary Centre (near Villaggio) and make a donation in QAWS' name for his bill.

We'll keep everyone up to date on his progress on our Facebook page and rest assured, we will do everything we can to get him healed and in a loving home.

Thank you to anyone who is willing to donate.

QAWS are now going to take on the responsibility of this dog and hopefully it will make a full recovery and one day get adopted by a loving family.

If you would like to make a donation you can contact QAWS on 55396074 or pop into QVC and make a payment.

Thanks

it's sickening!! Poor dog. :(

ohh... pur dog... hope it wil b cured soon... cant c the pic one more time... how much pain tht doggy mite have suffered... now i doubt "who can b called as animal"!!

FS is right..please contact Dr.Singh, he will help u out..

ljaj please your inbox..

the pic are really painful to anyone those who have a heart. But,i think its not happend all of a sudden. Its happend through months or years(its my guess). May be any small ring over the neck from the small age caused this situation made it worse as per my guess. And there is no sharp cut in the body. Its even and round shaped...! Pray for the dog.

I just spoke to Dr. singh is wiling to check the Dog..he is availble in the cultural village clinic until 12.30 pm or after 4 Pm..if you can take it there.. Plesae call him 77458743..

Put me down for QR200! :0) get the vet to meet us half way!

Bal_samo

Even if the dog did something like peeing or pooping in the house or has bitten someone or for whatever, it is not an excuse to treat the dog like that. The dog doesn't deserve this kind of treatment.

That's why they are trying to reap off his neck....

Like Human being.........

it is too much :-(

but it can be collected if we all contribute!

say QR 100 x 50 members = 5000 ;-)

That's alot of supplies, I'd have thought the Vet would offer their services for free in this case if they are a vet because they love animals and not just money, however, what will happen to it afterwards, has it got a good home to go to, if not the 5000Qrs could be wasted if they put it to sleep because they can't house it. Wouldn't mind Donating, but only if I know it's future is secure. Which vets is it at ?

if treated well at the VS.

I hope 'Petvet' can really do something to help the Dog..

I just called up Laura the receptionist in Vet center.

She told me that dog is under treatement but still they need 5000 Qrs for the surgery.

I m feeling so helpless... :[

It makes my body shaking.... kinda make it litte blur for the sake of censorship.

The owners of this dogs must be heartless persons.

What if somebody do this to their own kid ?

I cant stand these fotos anymore.I just want this doggy to be treated very well.

Where can I see him or send something for him????

Please advise.

This treatment is really disgusting! Why keep a dog when you cannot take care of them? That is why I fully support QAWS's statement that keeping pets should be given enough consideration and not just on a whim. I hope the one who did this roasts in hell!!! Cruelty to animals only shows how cruel a person can be to people and other living creatures.

If it is treated, where will it go ? If that is a problem, as sad as it sounds maybe sleep is the kindest thing for it.

you take him there to the govt veterinary

OMG its horrible..:(

please contact this user..maybe he can help you get this poor dog treated in the Govt Veterinary Hospital for free.

http://www.qatarliving.com/user/petvet

He is a vet surgeon.

Sorry to tell you this Guys but Dogs has no mercy here in the middle east, if you go to Saudi arabia, locals used to run their SUV's against those poor dogs. And sometimes they get a terrible accident because of that. They dont like dogs, and i dont understand.

I did put a warning!! Sorry!

The dog was found alone and the collar had already been removed so there is no way to know who did this? So at this point the police can't help!

need to be removed, but the persons who did it are really cruel and they deserve the worst in life.

Hope the twat that is responsible for this is put out in the sun with a chain around his/her neck..

Damn !

i think the pic needs to be removed.

Its too distrubing !

That looks like a case that should be prosecuted.

Oh my God! those pics are disturbing. Animal cruelty at its height.