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Vee
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02-23-2004

Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 12:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Ahhh, glad you've got it all figured out...it can get confusing. Thanks, Jmm, for some clarification.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 1:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Hi dog owners (I posted this question in the cats thread too, hope that is okay.)

Do any of you guys have more that one dog bed for your dogs?

I know it's a "personal decision" type question, but I am seriously thinking of getting pet beds for up to 4 different rooms. Is that insane?

My pets hang out in the master bedroom at night (well most of 'em.) In the day, if I am in the den (w/computer) they hang out there and lounge on the loveseat. When I'm in the family room, they hang on the couches in there. When we are gone, they mostly like the sun in the living room and hang on the couches there.

So I am really tired of my couches getting so extra dirty or hairy from them. But would it look odd of I had pet beds everywhere? I could do sheets on the couches, but that is so not good looking.

What do you all do to keep your furniture hair/dirt free as possible?


Grgranny06
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05-18-2005

Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 2:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grgranny06 a private message Print Post    
My couch has a dent on one corner pillow as that is where Clancy lays so he can look out the living room window. I use a quilt, a Walmarts one, about $30, & wash it once a week. My PC is in my bedroom & they lay on the bed, I have a pretty sheet that I cover it with to keep the spread clean. I also bought a few $10 body pillows that we keep on the floor for them to lie on, though I have to admit they don't use them much, guess they are spoiled.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 2:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
Julieboo, I have three beds for my JRT -- one in the office, one in the bedroom, and of course my own bed, which he thinks is also his!

Because we allow him on "our" bed, he doesn't often use the dog bed in the bedroom, though. Old habits are hard to break -- your pets will likely still want to be on the couches.

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 3:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
We have pet beds or kennels in EVERY room! Wish I were kidding. We have leather furniture, the kind made for when you have children. It washes clean and I don't have to stress about them damaging the sofa or chair. We have two kennels in our family room, two kennels in our bedroom (for Norm and Cami when Thekid goes out), Thekid has a huge kennel in her room, we have a soft pillowy thing in the computer room and they ALL still sleep anywhere they want! Norm and Cami are more contained than Oliver and Maggie because they are still so young and need the reassurance of an enclosed space.

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 6:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Yeah, I admit it. We have pet beds in every room except the kitchen. Our computer is in the guest room and the bed is on a platform. We got some of those plastic decorative fences, very cheap at Walmart, and we put around the guest bed. Keeps the girls off it and I don't have to keep washing that bedding. They sleep on our bed, king size, so everyone has room.

Coco
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07-13-2000

Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 6:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Coco a private message Print Post    
Wow, I learned a lot today in this thread.

First, thanks to Grgranny, Vee and Julieboo for petfinders.com site...I'll check it out. In fact, at our local little airport, a plane load of doggies arrived about 2 weeks ago from New Orleans. As I understand it, they are going to be posted at Petfinders.com for 30 days and then if not claimed by their lost owners, they will be placed for adoption.

Second, I loved learning how to post a link...thanks Jmm!!

And lastly, I'm glad I'm not the only one who provides 3 sleeping places for my furbaby. One is near this computer station by the family room, the other is in the bedroom and the third is our actual bed. Funny thing though, we recently switched out from a King size bed to a Queen size bed and for the first 2 weeks, we all struggled for "our space"...and the dog seemed to always look the most comfortable in his space...LOL!!


Coco
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07-13-2000

Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 6:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Coco a private message Print Post    
OMG...I just had to come here and tell you that I put in my zip code at Petfinders.com and searched for Dachshunds and Momma Mia is listed!! Yikes!! She's not my secret anymore!!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 6:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Coco, I know this little girl isn't very doxie like, but what a cutie!
(It's Carrie from Bill Foundation)


Coco
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07-13-2000

Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 6:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Coco a private message Print Post    
Awww...she just melts my heart! What a cutie pie.

What's "Bill Foundation"?

Post a link Julie...I know you know how to do it now...LOL!!


Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 7:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Here's goes:

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=4958552

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 7:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Here's that shelter's direct site:

http://www.billfoundation.org/index.html

History of the Bill Foundation

In the beginning there was Bill…a 10-month-old Golden Retriever and Lab mix we found starving and filthy, foraging in a trash can in August 1988.  For ten years Bill was a part of our family. He brought us laughter, joy and the kind of wonderful companionship that only a dog can provide.
When we lost our Bill to cancer in 1998, we resolved to honor his memory by working to save other dogs like Bill who deserve a second chance at life. It was shortly after that the Bill Foundation was born. An all volunteer organization, our mission is to rescue as many adoptable dogs as possible and place them in loving, permanent homes.
Though only three years old, we continue to grow.  In 2002 the Bill Foundation was instrumental in saving the lives of over 500 dogs in LA County.  In 2001 alone the Bill Foundation rescued more than 260 dogs - the great majority from Los Angeles shelters - and placed them (all spayed or neutered, of course) in new and loving homes. In addition, we rescued approximately 200 more dogs on behalf of other rescue organizations.
Another goal of The Bill Foundation is to promote responsible pet ownership. We have seen too much of the sadness and misery that fill the Los Angeles Shelters. Our website it filled with tips and suggestions to make your life with your pet a rewarding and happy one. We also support spaying & neutering your pet.  If you or someone you know has an unfixed dog, please read our sections on Pet Overpopulation and the Spay/Neuter Option. Be part of the solution.
On a fun note, all the dogs used on this website are rescued dogs that have found new homes through the Bill Foundation.
We are extremely grateful to our adopters, supporters, fellow volunteers, and foster families. Without their invaluable support, we simply couldn't exist. 

Coco
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07-13-2000

Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 7:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Coco a private message Print Post    
Julie, good job! And guess what, I found Carrie on the Petfinders.com site along with the link to The Bill Foundation.

I like what you suggested about how these Rescue Organizations work with these furbabies to ensure they are placed with the "right" family...a good fit for both. So I'll keep my eye on Momma Mia and also check out some of these babies at Petfinders. Thanks again!


Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 7:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
No problem. And good for you for saving a homeless pet. They are the best. I swear they know they were homeless and are grateful for a second chance! I should know, I have SIX formerly homeless pets! Including 2 of the best dogs ever!!

Tigerfan
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11-06-2003

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 1:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tigerfan a private message Print Post    
Loved your posts Julieboo and Coco!

We feel very strongly about rescueing/adopting pets, it's a good feeling to give a wonderful pet a good home!

Which leads me to tell all about our latest addition!

We LOVE Huskies and we really wanted a brother or sister for the one we already have. I Googled Husky rescue orginizations and found one in our area! I filled out an application (very detailed questions!) We got an email back, letting us know they recieved it and would review it..

We got a call about a week ago from them asking if they could come visit our home and interview us. We were thrilled!

Long story short, a lady came over on Friday afternoon and met with us and our Husky (Midori)

She loved Midori and saw how happy and well cared for she is! She asked if we wanted to meet the president of the orginization, because she lived near us, and she thought they may have a perfect match for us... It took us less than 5 min.'s to jump in the car (with Midori)and follow her to the presidents house!

When we arrived, Midori could see and all the other Huskies...She was SO happy! As were they! Everyone loved Midori!! It turns out all of them belonged to the president(Ann) except one... Mystic. A pure white Husky with the most amazing blue eyes I've ever seen!

We fell in love with him instantly! Midori seemed to like him too...which was the deciding factor, because if she didn't like him, then we would have to keep looking.

We wanted to take him home with us right then, but Ann wanted us to sleep on it and come back in the morning...We were back by 8:00 am on Saturday! Heh...

Mystic was so happy to see us! We signed on the dotted line and gave them a donation and we were off to the park! Midori and Mystic got along famously! Aside from him testing his boundries with her, and Midori letting him know who's boss, they're doing wonderful!

Here's pic.'s of Midori and Mystic:





Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 1:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Worm update:

Called into the vet. They said to buy an "all wormer" tablet and feed two to each dog every three months, and to put them one some high protein/calorie food for two months to get weight on them. I am planning on keeping them inside this winter, or letting them be porch puppies.

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 2:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
Tigerfan, OMGosh, are those dogs beautiful or what?? How incredible lucky for both of you and them! I love Huskies! :-)

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 2:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
YAY Tigerfan!!! What gorgeous dogs!

See Escapee, I told ya worms were easy (fairly cheap too)!!! You are lucky your vet advised you over the phone. I know our vet would have insisted we bring the dogs in.

I am all for keeping all dogs inside. (Cats too.)

Tigerfan
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11-06-2003

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 2:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tigerfan a private message Print Post    
Awwwww shucks! Thank you so much!!! We love them incredibly!! (ours are indoor puppies as well)

Cindori
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07-25-2003

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 3:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cindori a private message Print Post    
Here's one that Tigerfan didn't post - the one I like - disregarding the red eye.



Coco
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07-13-2000

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 3:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Coco a private message Print Post    
Hey Tigerfan and Cindori, what a gorgeous husky you got through the Husky rescue people. Congratulations!

I like her name of "Mystic" as in Mystic, Connecticut or that Julia Roberts movie "Mystic Pizza". I also like Midori's name too.


Cindori
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07-25-2003

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 3:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cindori a private message Print Post    
Thank you Coco! Mystic is from Mystic, Connecticut, although we watched Mystic Pizza the day we got him. He looks rather mystical, so we think it suits him. And thank you, I like Midori's name, too . . and the liqueur it came from!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 5:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Cindori and Tigerfan:


Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 5:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Funny you should post that question Julieboo. My husband just asked me today, Do we really need to have a dog bed in every room? LOL. I have two pugs that have two beds in each room and it works out great. Here's a picture of LuLu and Gertie putting them to good use....




Lkunkel
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10-29-2003

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 6:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lkunkel a private message Print Post    
Coco: Typo, our rescued feline, cost $13.00. Our shelter bases prices on zip codes.