Originally Posted by Cruz31307

You should contact Peda let them know what happened and see how they feel about it

Originally Posted by lostNfound

This sounds like one of those "feel good" stories TV news loves: man rescues dog and gets fired because of it. I would be willing to bet heavily that there would be a few job offers for you and suitable homes for the dog if you get some air-time.

Your biggest problem would be getting buried in the news due to the presidential inauguration.

Originally Posted by luvtheroad

Here are my thoughts on this, I guess I should have read George's post more closely. I didn't read the distance that the dog was taken. Now, it's time for me to armchair quarterback, second guess or whatever you want to call it. George finds the dog. Instead of taking it as far as he did. He could have called the company and told them he found an injured dog on the side of the road. He could have called the sheriff or gone with the dog to the nearest exit and got help. This is all coulda, woulda, shoulda. I wasnt there so I can't really say what I would have done. I would have done something. What were the injuries?
ABJZ is making good sense and the thing about farms dogs is oh so true. Sometimes dogs just go out on little side trips. Big difference between city dogs and country dogs. True, puppies usually don't so maybe it was dumped, strayed or whatever.
What's done is done. George is a great guy for doing what he did.
Regarding his employer, now that the dust has settled, why not call and talk to someone, explain fully, and ask to come back to work? It won't hurt to ask.
Does Schneider have a no pet policy? If they do, as many carriers do, its for some of the following reasons. 1. some people let their pets tear up the truck, 2. some people let their pets use the truck as a potty. 3. pet dander, someone with allergies might get the truck next, 4. many customers will not allow a pet on the grounds due to the fact that drivers let their pets do their "business" on the manicured lawns etc and don't pick it up and some other disgusting things. 5. when a driver with a pet is in line for a dispatch, what happens if its a place getting the load doesn't allow pets? You just lost a load and maybe jeapordized business since you couldn't take it. The list is endless and I won't even go into time studies about lost time due to pets.
Taking it to the news is a neat idea, with all the stuff going on about a new president, do you think that this would be a priority?
George, you did what you thought was right and I applaud you for it. Having had pittbulls for many years, with all the hype, we quit telling anyone what they were. Yup, mixed breed dog, cute isnt it?
These are my opinions and opinions are like xxxholes everyone has one. LOL. George, good luck. If you've got a good record, etc. you'll be back to work as soon as you want to be.
George, what was the condition of the dog when you found it? It's very cute in the pic.
Let us know how things go and enjoy the best dog you'll ever have if you learn to understand the mind of a pittbull LOL

Originally Posted by abjz71

im sorry but i have to ask defined "in bad shape" and how do you know that this wasnt someones pet or a farm dog that you took over 300 miles at best from its possible home (mileage from texarkana to houston). the second thing you apparently didnt think about was what would you have done if you ended up a a human shelter that didnt place pitbulls the local shellters here have a express lane for dogs like pits and chows to the back room

Originally Posted by doxygirl

I feel the same way.....you did the right thing.....I would have done the same thing.....should you take it to the news? ABSOLUTELY .....your company may have had a "clause" but that does NOT mean they had to FIRE you ...you were honest and they were harsh! it was not necessary.....

you should get your job back it is not like you were telling them you were going to take a pet with you everywhere you go ...these were extenduating circumstances under a diressfull situation....diressfull because you DO have a heart and cared for an animal that could not care for him/herself!

I stand firm ground on my belief...you deserve your job back should NEVER have been fired and you did the RIGHT thing!

Hugs
Doxygirl

Iam sending you one big hand shake from one animal "angel" to another!


PS and George what goes around comes around .....would you please let me know when you get your new and improved job that has better morals in regards to animals!