I am amazed at how ironical people can be to show dissaproval on something without listening to what is asked or really trying to help.
What does it have to do the issue on eating meat or adopting the dog? These people are observing something and asking what they can do, that´s it. If you are vegetarian (which I am friendly at) great, but it is not the point, if you think the solution is adopting the dog (I have many adopted dogs from the street and up to my operational limit) great, but that is not the point either, como on people stop on irony and contrbute .
The law of animal protection can be consulted here
http://www.claramente.com.ar/64/mascotas.htmhttp://www.conciencia-animal.cl/paginas/leyes/leyes.php?d=23
as stated somewhere in the post, if the animal has an owner and gets feed , you need some proof (he may state that he takes the dog out late at night when you dont watch, for instance) BUT then again,...you may state that you´ve seen the animal exposed to the elements during last rains , sun, heat....with no shelter. ANd that is a point to be observed by the visitor.
Other places where you can get some advice might be
http://www.addaong.org/ (derechos del animal, they´ve done TV campaigns)
http://www.apema.org.ar/links.php (even though they deal with steet dogs, they may advise on how to act, and the link guiides you to other webs in common causes)
Finally, a comment on the original post.....THIS IS TOP PRIORITY and thanks for showing interest on the subject.
It is only through each person´s action, that we can change what we perceive as painful.
A mistreat on a living being depends on what we can do
That dog depends on what you can do.
(and to all teh rest of you..yes....I DO A LOT)
Thanks to the orginal post for caring.
Enrique