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Bitter Anon
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OP, thank you for trying to help and being willing to do something for a dog you don't even know. His treatment of his dog was terrible. From your description, it did not seem as if he was doing this maliciously, however. Sometimes people hurt their pets out of simply not knowing how to do it better. Maybe he didn't realize that she could be seriously injured by the choke chain (in a fucking car? wtf, you douche) or jumping after recent surgery. If he was willing to pay money to take care of her, then it stands to reason he wouldn't intentionally put her at risk like that.
In this situation, I think you did the right thing. Complimenting the dog and showing an owner how much their pet is "worth" adds more value in their eyes, and can make them rethink ruining something that someone might envy of them. If you have an awesome pair of sunglasses, you don't throw them around. Only thing I would suggest is commenting to the vet tech and asking that they check her a bit more throughly next time. Just like with schools, vets are supposed to keep a record and report abuse (or at least, the ones here are supposed to), and if there is a notation of suspected abuse, and the dog shows up with suspicious injuries even though the owner can "explain" them.. Maybe.
I doubt I would have done any better. I'd have, as politely as I am capapble of, asked when her surgery was, or what she was in for, then asked why she was up and jumping around so soon, etc. As you said, subtle works better at times. But, if he didn't listen, it would likely have escalated into assault charges, to be honest. Not the first time, unfortunately. Animal abuse is a bit of a sore spot for me.
Again, thank you OP, for not being a bitch.
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