Deaf and blind dog tied to railway line

Miss-Delectable · 11-07-2008, 08:07 PM

Deaf and blind dog tied to railway line

A FAMILY'S pet poodle was stolen from their garden before being taken to a railway line – where it was tied to the track.

Luckily, a station guard found the helpless animal – which is deaf and blind – bound by the neck with baling twine and was able to free her before a train passed.

Police are investigating after Flossy was plucked from the garden of owner Carolynne Salt in the early hours of the morning.

The 18-year-old miniature poodle was snatched from the garden in Leedstown, West Cornwall, and taken to nearby St Erth Station where the thieves tethered her to the track for high-speed trains.

The guard who spotted and rescued Flossy – she is just 18 inches long – then called a dog warden to the scene.

"It was still dark and at first, I thought it was a big rat. The poor thing was shaking and tied so tight it could hardly move – whoever did this is just sick," he said.

"It would definitely have been killed but luckily, it was left on Platform Three and the first train in arrives on Number Two.

"I untied it and put it in the office but it walked straight into the door and it was then I realised that it must be blind."

Owner Mrs Salt, a 56-year-old widow, said she was "dumbstruck and sickened" by the cruelty towards Flossy.

The mother-of-four, who works in a hotel, said: "I don't know how anybody could be so cruel and heartless to a little creature that cannot defend itself.

"I left the house in a hurry because my mother was in a cancer hospice and had taken a turn for the worse."

Mrs Salt said that Flossy was in the garden with her mother's two Yorkshire terriers, but had disappeared when her son woke up.

"Everyone in the area helped search for her. She can't go far by herself because she can't see or hear anything.

"When the dog warden told us she was safe, I was relieved at first, but when they told us the details, I felt sick to my stomach and I still can't believe it."

Brian Keast, senior environmental enforcement officer for Penwith Council, has started an investigation into the crime on October 24.

He said: "The dog has been abducted – there is no doubt about it – and somebody must have seen something.

"It is horrific and beggars belief that someone could do such a thing and leads us to believe it could be some form of vengeance.

"The dog was clearly shaken and very traumatised by the events and stuck close to my side afterwards.

"We would like to hear from anyone who saw a car parked outside the family home or pull up outside the station."

Flossy and her sister Candy were rescued from a violent home 15 years ago, but Candy was later run over by a car.

Mrs Salt said: "Flossy is such a dear little thing. I'm delighted she seems to be all right after the ordeal. I just hope they catch the horrible person who did this."

A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall police said officers had been informed of the incident and were liaising with the council over its investigation.

**Bottesini** · 11-07-2008, 08:10 PM

That is so sad. I am glad the dog was rescued.

Hear Again · 11-07-2008, 08:22 PM

How sad!

This story just breaks my heart. I'll never understand how people can do these kinds of things to a defenseless animal.

LuciaDisturbed · 11-07-2008, 08:23 PM

I am glad the dog was rescued. This is a sick thing to do. I hope they catch the person who tried to do this to the poor dog.

IndieVisible · 11-07-2008, 08:24 PM

I can't imagine what kind of mind would plot such a thing! Thank God it was rescued!

dreama · 11-07-2008, 08:33 PM

I agree. It is really sad.

katie2d · 11-07-2008, 08:47 PM

That is terrible. Fortunately the dog was found in time and is now back home. Those people who did that are sick.

**Bottesini** · 11-07-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katie2d

That is terrible. Fortunately the dog was found in time and is now back home. Those people who did that are sick.

Not just sick, but evil. This action is so upsetting I really don't have words for it.

pek1 · 11-12-2008, 11:39 AM

This, indeed, was sick! I'm glad the dog was rescued!

AlleyCat · 11-12-2008, 01:41 PM

That's just sick. Just the title made me hesitant to read this. I am very tender-hearted about animals. I'm glad she was rescued in time !!

11-07-2008, 08:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Miss-Delectable V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 17,174 Blog Entries: 3	Deaf and blind dog tied to railway line Deaf and blind dog tied to railway line A FAMILY'S pet poodle was stolen from their garden before being taken to a railway line – where it was tied to the track. Luckily, a station guard found the helpless animal – which is deaf and blind – bound by the neck with baling twine and was able to free her before a train passed. Police are investigating after Flossy was plucked from the garden of owner Carolynne Salt in the early hours of the morning. The 18-year-old miniature poodle was snatched from the garden in Leedstown, West Cornwall, and taken to nearby St Erth Station where the thieves tethered her to the track for high-speed trains. The guard who spotted and rescued Flossy – she is just 18 inches long – then called a dog warden to the scene. "It was still dark and at first, I thought it was a big rat. The poor thing was shaking and tied so tight it could hardly move – whoever did this is just sick," he said. "It would definitely have been killed but luckily, it was left on Platform Three and the first train in arrives on Number Two. "I untied it and put it in the office but it walked straight into the door and it was then I realised that it must be blind." Owner Mrs Salt, a 56-year-old widow, said she was "dumbstruck and sickened" by the cruelty towards Flossy. The mother-of-four, who works in a hotel, said: "I don't know how anybody could be so cruel and heartless to a little creature that cannot defend itself. "I left the house in a hurry because my mother was in a cancer hospice and had taken a turn for the worse." Mrs Salt said that Flossy was in the garden with her mother's two Yorkshire terriers, but had disappeared when her son woke up. "Everyone in the area helped search for her. She can't go far by herself because she can't see or hear anything. "When the dog warden told us she was safe, I was relieved at first, but when they told us the details, I felt sick to my stomach and I still can't believe it." Brian Keast, senior environmental enforcement officer for Penwith Council, has started an investigation into the crime on October 24. He said: "The dog has been abducted – there is no doubt about it – and somebody must have seen something. "It is horrific and beggars belief that someone could do such a thing and leads us to believe it could be some form of vengeance. "The dog was clearly shaken and very traumatised by the events and stuck close to my side afterwards. "We would like to hear from anyone who saw a car parked outside the family home or pull up outside the station." Flossy and her sister Candy were rescued from a violent home 15 years ago, but Candy was later run over by a car. Mrs Salt said: "Flossy is such a dear little thing. I'm delighted she seems to be all right after the ordeal. I just hope they catch the horrible person who did this." A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall police said officers had been informed of the incident and were liaising with the council over its investigation. __________________ "Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." - Helen Keller

11-07-2008, 08:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bottesini Joe's Friend Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: With Owl Sock Posts: 37,532 Blog Entries: 1	That is so sad. I am glad the dog was rescued. __________________

11-07-2008, 08:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
LuciaDisturbed Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 7,733	I am glad the dog was rescued. This is a sick thing to do. I hope they catch the person who tried to do this to the poor dog. __________________ "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." - Philosopher George Santayana. Implanted left ear 10/11/06, activated 10/16/06 - Nucleus Freedom My own CI experience, my views on CI and ASL and Deaf Culture and Society DeviantArt

11-07-2008, 08:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
dreama Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: England Posts: 3,017	I agree. It is really sad. __________________ I speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. http://www.fightfoca.com/

11-12-2008, 11:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
pek1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: When I survey the wondrous Cross . . . Posts: 3,996	This, indeed, was sick! I'm glad the dog was rescued! __________________ Pete

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11-07-2008, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hear Again Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 20,122 Blog Entries: 6	How sad! This story just breaks my heart. I'll never understand how people can do these kinds of things to a defenseless animal.

11-07-2008, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
IndieVisible Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 323	I can't imagine what kind of mind would plot such a thing! Thank God it was rescued!

11-07-2008, 08:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
katie2d Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: N.California Posts: 193	That is terrible. Fortunately the dog was found in time and is now back home. Those people who did that are sick.

11-12-2008, 01:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
AlleyCat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my time zone Posts: 10,832	That's just sick. Just the title made me hesitant to read this. I am very tender-hearted about animals. I'm glad she was rescued in time !!

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