Guest IrskasMom Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I just got this E-Mail and read it . I am sitting here and bawling my Eyes out. In Remembrance of DARLING 'Rusty' > R.I.P. > > Today, Friday 2nd May 2008 is the 4th anniversary of the death of dear > Rusty, the greyhound who was brutally tortured and left on a rubbish tip > on a Welsh mountain to die (in the UK). > > On this day four years ago, a walker who was passing by a rubbish tip on > Fochriw Mountain in the Rhymney Valley, Wales, UK, heard whimpering coming > from the tipping site. The walker investigated further and discovered a > greyhound lying half-dead amongst the rubbish. The greyhound who was > called Rusty had been shot in the head with a captive bolt pistol and both > his ears had been hacked off . > > > Despite Rusty's apalling injuries, he still managed to wag his tail for > the walker who had come to his aid. Tragically, Rusty later had to be put > to sleep by a vet due to severe brain injury. It is thought that Rusty had > lain suffering in this state for at least 24 hours before the passing > walker had discovered him. > > > Please Hug your Hounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 (edited) That is soooooooooo heartbreaking. I bet Rusty has already found Trish and she has "adopted" him. Edited May 2, 2008 by argolola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Becki Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 to the ones who found him and cared for him after his injuries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest jurishound Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thank you for posting this in memory of Rusty, whose racing name was "Last Hope." The man who was convicted of torturing him, Andrew Gough, was prosecuted and sentenced to six months in jail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 ....I remember reading about Rusty....poor baby. Such a disrepect for life. RIP sweetheart...no one can ever hurt you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 You will always live on in our hearts here sweet Rusty and our Angels will always watch over you. I bet Trish has already found you. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeatherDemps Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thank you for posting this in memory of Rusty, whose racing name was "Last Hope." The man who was convicted of torturing him, Andrew Gough, was prosecuted and sentenced to six months in jail. He definitely deserved more than 6 months but so glad to see this terrible person was caught and punished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Machbragal Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I had not heard this tragic sorry. Rusty -- you deserved SO much better in life. There just aren't enough tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RavenRacersMom Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Run with the others dear Rusty...where you will never be hurt again. You are whole now and God is watching you. Bless you dear heart, I am so sorry for your suffering, but you suffer no more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 How heartbreaking for this sweet guy. I am hugging my girl Avril as I type this. I know Rusty is in peace at the bridge. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StriderDog Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Trish has him under her wing, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 SixMonth is not nearly enough for what he done to that poor, defenseless Soul Rusty. Rusty I love you .RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Soooooo Sad, Bless you Rusty. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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