Abandoned dog Dawson Heights

[Mabaker]

Please be careful walking through Dawson Heights near Donkey Alley. There is a dog there. Could be staffy. It just went for me. My son is calling the police 

 

Update. Son has moved dog to Dunstan's Rd and police are on their way.

Further update. Police now on scene. Dog went for them so they're calling in a special dog unit. My son suspects that this poor dog has been badly treated because it had marks on It's face. Also, it was exercising its jaws on a swing rope when my son found it so clearly trained to be aggressive .Not an expert on dog breads but it did have a big head. Might be a banned breed. 

Edited July 28, 2023 by Mabaker
Update

[Angelina]

Poor thing. We were just about to go up there - I would have done sooner if I'd seen your message in time.

I'd have called the vet.

It MIGHT be a banned breed - however, ANY dog is likely to be very frightened if he's been abandoned - don't assume that it's a dangerous dog.

Staffy's are NOT dangerous.

 

[Mabaker]

Probably not a staffy so not meaning to malign the breed. I hope it gets the help it needs. I can still hear barking so suspect it's still there waiting with the police. Maybe someone who knows about dogs can identify the breed

[Insuflo]

Thanks for posting. This explains all the  barking I’ve been hearing. I’ve seen a couple of officers on the hill but not seen the dog.

[Angelina]

Just been up and taken the dog water and food - he's much calmer now.

Such a beauty. Looks more like a boxer from a distance.

Some people are just awful - I can't imagine every abandoning a dog. 

The police there are very nice too, so hopefully it will all end well.

[Mabaker]

Yes. Just spoke to the police myself. Very nice man. I can see the dog is calmer now. Policeman said they will stay with it and it will be assessed. They said it may end up at Battersea 

[Angelina]

I hope so - he'll find a lovely home that way. he deserves it

I'd have been happy to have brought him home with me.

[Mabaker]

Thanks for bringing him food Angelina. I would have tried getting him to vets but honestly couldn't get anywhere near him. He didn't have a lead at the time.

[Angelina]

You did the right thing - always better to be safe.

Happy to have taken him something - my dog thought we were going out for a picnic!!

[hpsaucey]

Any update? 

[Mystic Mog]

 

 

https://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=186016

 

Is this him?

[Mabaker]

Sorry. That's not the dog. The dog I saw was brown. Not good on identifying breeds. Can anyone else who saw the dog help with identifying the breed? No updates yet either. 

[Mystic Mog]

https://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=186055

 

This must be him.

Edited July 31, 2023 by turtle

[Osmonette]

Thank you everyone for your posts and comments.  I did contact Battersea dogs home this morning and on my way police station for an update. Milo is not dangerous, he is friendly to women less than men.  Milo is a nervous dog 

[Eastdulwich84]

He’s a Beautiful dog, hopefully he gets reunited with his owner. 

[Angelina]

I hope he doesn't get reunited with this owner, who decided to just leave him on his own.

I'd prefer he found a nice home where he will be properly looked after 

[Eastdulwich84]

Didn’t they lose him? They’ve posted on the lost dogs page! Either way I hope he’s going to be ok. I don’t want to comment about people on the forum. 

Edited July 31, 2023 by Eastdulwich84

[JackGa]

Perhaps this thread could be used as a cautionary tale not to jump to conclusions....

'Abandoned dangerous dog, bred to be aggressive, badly treated, and potentially a banned breed' turns out to be  'lost dog, with an owner looking for it, which is just (understandably) scared'.

[Angelina]

Oh he was just lost? 
I’ve just seen that picture.

Hopefully he’ll be home soon, looks like he has a brother or sister.

Id love an update to know he’s back home

[Osmonette]

It is easy to jump to conclusions….. we are all humans.  I’m not offended. I’m happy police was called, I would be in too many pieces knowing Milo was stolen and used for  breading. 
Milo and I are having worst few days since this year started.  Thank you all once again.  Milo lives in Havant with me, he was staying with friends for the week in Dulwich.  Not everyone is responsible with dogs. 

[Mystic Mog]

Have you got him back, doglost still say missing?

[Mystic Mog]

I see he has been updated to "reunited" now.

[Eastdulwich84]

On 01/08/2023 at 23:31, Osmonette said:

It is easy to jump to conclusions….. we are all humans.  I’m not offended. I’m happy police was called, I would be in too many pieces knowing Milo was stolen and used for  breading. 
Milo and I are having worst few days since this year started.  Thank you all once again.  Milo lives in Havant with me, he was staying with friends for the week in Dulwich.  Not everyone is responsible with dogs. 

Unfortunately with bull breeds people are very judgemental, glad you’ve got him back nice and safe 🙂. You could tell he’s well looked after and in great shape.