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Pamy
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01-02-2002

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 8:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Cassie!

Theowl
Member

09-28-2000

Thursday, March 25, 2004 - 9:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Pamy, I'm so hoping I'm wrong about the parvo info I had. I really hope that spraying with bleach water is going to take care of the horrible problem. I also hope that kitties will take care of your mommy needs until you can get back to your wonderful work of foster puppy mommy!! Good Luck!!

Thanks Lucy and Scootermom!! Spirit is a very special little boy, as I'm sure you can tell!!

I'm going to post in the shelter dogs thread now with some really good news, and then I'll start another thread with some even better news!!


Ruiner
Member

08-31-2003

Thursday, March 25, 2004 - 9:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Pamy!

You have such a good heart to do what you do! It's a shame parvo found you...

I'm at a loss....know my thoughts are with you...

Girl, I'm in awe of what you do! Kitten season is coming up....

Kstme
Member

08-14-2000

Thursday, March 25, 2004 - 6:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Pamy, I am so sorry about the Parvo.

Owl, I'm sorry Parvo took the JRT. It's so scary!

Some fun news...

We took Lady M and Sir O to Starbuck's this afternoon. We are trying to get them out more. We've finally gone to a halter/harness when taking them outside the house because Sir O is such a little MONSTER! They both did wonderfully! (proud, proud) Maggie perched on Maesin's lap and showed off her stunning hairstyle. They behaved with all the true grace a Sussex can muster and IGNORED most of the customers coming and going! LOL Ollie did think a Black Lab in a truck, in the parking lot was going to be his lunch. He's just so silly!

We did this as a prelude to taking them to a pet thingy tomorrow. It's called Petapalooza, sponsered by the Nevada SPCA. Keep your fingers crossed. We could be the first to be asked to leave!



Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Thursday, March 25, 2004 - 7:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Owl, from the links I read it didnt sound like I had to dig up the grass. I am still reading more.
The pound is going to give us the stuff they use at shelter to disinfect and we will wait at least 1 month before getting any pups.

Thanks to all of you for you kind words, it really means so much to me!!!

The Petaplozza sounds great!!!!

Theowl
Member

09-28-2000

Friday, March 26, 2004 - 9:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Pamy, how are the other puppies doing? I'm so glad I'm wrong!! (Never thought I'd ever say THAT!!) Please keep us posted on your progress. What is the stuff called that you're putting on your lawn?

Kstme, I can't wait to hear how Ollie and Maggie did at the petapalooza!! What is it? Detail!!

Our little Wiggums is doing Great and no signs of sickness at all. I took him a little fluff teddy bear yesterday to keep him company and he completely ignored me and just played with his toy. I really didn't mind, though.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Friday, March 26, 2004 - 9:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Owl, I am not sure, I will ask Bill and get back to you.

The little blk pup is still happy and healthy.
We are keeping him until next week, so we wont disenfect til next wkened

Thanks for asking!

Kstme
Member

08-14-2000

Saturday, March 27, 2004 - 7:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
WELL, I was day off! The Petapalooza thing was today!! LOL...I'm still a ditz!

We had a blast and Ollie Monster was so good I'm busting with PRIDE! Both of them loved it and they never stopped wagging their tails! We stayed for only about 1 1/2 hours cause Maesin is catching a cold, but it was worth every minute!

Owl, it's like a jamboree thing. Different animal shelters bring LOTS of puppies who need adopting and people can take them around to see if they will match or not. They have all sorts of booths, an agility arena and tents set up with wading pools. Want to guess who sat in the water? lol Lots of food and drink for both the doggies and people. It was GREAT! Only one couple knew what Mags and Ollie were, but MANY people asked us about them.



Hippyt
Member

09-10-2001

Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 4:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok,check this site out. I read about it in the newspaper. I can't decide if it's a neat idea or really creepy.

http://comfortpets.com/

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 5:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I vote 'creepy'!

Hippyt
Member

09-10-2001

Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 5:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think I agree,lol. I can't get it out of my head!

Kstme
Member

08-14-2000

Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 6:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Not my thing.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 7:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Creepy about the cremains part. But after my first dog passed on after a very long life, Bigdog bought me a toy dog that looked just like her, and strangely, it did help.

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 7:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
That's a big difference and A-OK in my book.

Bearware
Member

07-12-2002

Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 9:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi all, This is probably not the right place for this, but I really wanted to share with you all one way the humane shelter in my area raises money. It takes a bit of coordination and planning, so while I know this is way early, I thought it was the right time. They have a Pooch swim at a local pool after the season closes. The pools have to drain them anyway, so they work with the city and open the pool on one saturday to dogs with all their shots. You have to bring proof, and the cost is $5.00 a dog. There's a zero depth entrance to the pool and so all the dogs can play. They don't require leashes inside, and I'll be honest, it's simply amazing. Last year over 300 dogs were there while my two and I were, and no one was fighting. The photographers were EVERYWHERE, and the people were having more fun than the pups. My Bear decided there was too much ruckus for him, and he found the diving pool (which was cordonned off) to be just the ticket and jumped in. Since he wasn't able to climb out on his own, I had to jump in and push from behind (he's a 125 pound Chow mix). Loads of laughter, and a ruined cell phone, but what an experience! I highly recommend it!

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Monday, March 29, 2004 - 3:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Gosh, just checked out that comfortpets link. I agree, creepy.

It's funny, though; I had a stuffed animal experience similar to Juju's. A few years back, when I was in the hospital for longer than anticipated after a surgery that went wrong, my DH bought me a stuffed animal that looks like our Herckle. I actually cried when I saw it. It was such a comfort to me when I was alone in the damned hospital and of course I still have it.

But no, I wouldn't go so far as having a pet's remains embedded into a stuffed animal. I would rather do what we did for the first dog we lost: bury him and plant a tree over the grave--in the spirit of renewal.


Pamy, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful tan puppy. He was so innocent and perfect. I hope this month flies by quickly for you, and that once again, puppies in need will receive the comfort and love they deserve from you and your wonderful family.


Swim thing sounds like a riot!! Thanks for sharing, Bearware!

Cinder
Member

09-01-2000

Monday, April 05, 2004 - 7:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I need help researching something. I work with adult men who are involved in crime and abuse drugs.
One just got a dog, and is listening to the advice of his peers to not socialize the dog and to feed it raw meat so it "protects" him.
I have looked for research, and found one website that said it was ok to feed a dog raw meat. There are many websites that talk about the benefits of socializing, but it is not illegal to not socialize a dog.
I am looking for reaseach that this person may see the logic in why it is bad.
The puppy is a pit bull. I found some info in www.samthedogtrainer.com
SPY??? ADVEN??? Animal lovers???
I know that cruelty to animals leads to violence towards people, and I am leading up to that, but these men do not yet see the connection- because they thinks animals are nothing.}} In fact, some of them get into fights often -and see nothing wrong with it.

Kstme
Member

08-14-2000

Tuesday, April 06, 2004 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Cinder, there are many companies who sell 'raw' meats for animals/dogs. One of the biggest is BARF (bare bones and raw food), another is Urban Carnivore out of Canada. Many breeders use this diet or mix it with regular kibble food. I do not...it kind of disgusts me, actually. The food has NOTHING to do with protection!

If the owner's chose not to socialize the dog, they will create problems. This is fact. Especially, if the dog is kept kenneled or crated in a kennel too small for the dog. It's not a healthy environment for the dog, at all, but it isn't illegal. It's too bad there aren't social workers for dogs as there are for people.

We had TERRIFIC news yesterday from England!! Our favorite Sussex Sybil IS PG! The scan found three puppies, but she could be carrying more. She should give birth the second week of May. Keep your fingers crossed for a GIRL!!!

Theowl
Member

09-28-2000

Tuesday, April 06, 2004 - 2:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Great news Kstme!! How old will "she" be when you get "her"?

Kstme
Member

08-14-2000

Tuesday, April 06, 2004 - 3:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ms. Owl, we won't be able to transport her until she's 12 weeks old. We're looking at mid to late August...I'm hoping. We may have some problems regarding the weather and we won't really know until we start the process of booking her flight. I AM SO EXCITED and this is Maesin's puppy!

Tagurit
Member

04-09-2003

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 2:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wonderful Kstme! Maesin must be so excited!

I was wondering if someone could clue me in....I have a leg of lamb roasting in the oven and the dog is acting so weird. (Weirder than usual lol) He won't go into the kitchen and definitely not near the oven. At one time he was whining and jumping around. Even barked once or twice. I have never had a dog react this way. This is the first time roasting a lamb with him around. Is there something with the smell some dogs don't like? He is a lab/hound mix if that makes a difference.

Don't feel bad about telling me he is odd or weird! lol Believe me. This is the dog that last week fell off the bed during the middle of the night! lol All 76lbs of him thuding to the floor at 4am. I wasn't amused at first but laugh now every time I think of it!

Kstme
Member

08-14-2000

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 4:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tag, I'm going with your poor puppy is 'weird!' I, honestly, can NOT think of single other reason for his behavior today. It's hysterically funny, though and I'm still laughing out loud over his falling out of bed (as long as he's okay!!!)! I know this is the reason Ollie and Mags wedge themselves BETWEEN us, at night...they want US to fall out!

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 6:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
First I have to apologize for laughing so hard at Tagurit and Kstme and your dogs! Tag, I don't like the smell of lamb! Kstme, I hope you have a very big Kingsize bed! Congratulations to you and Maesin on your new Sussex puppy!

Tagurit
Member

04-09-2003

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 7:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yeah Kstme, I'm going with weird too. lol My mom came over for dinner and Jake was still acting odd and she couldn't recall any dog we ever had acting like that either.

Urgrace, glad you got a laugh out of the falling out of bed too! lol He is the funny one. I think he rolled over and thought he had more bed than he really did. :-) He has even fallen off the couch. His head started slipping over the side one day and then he hit the floor. lol If I didn't see it, I wouldn't believe it. lol

We live near Camp Lejeune. Any time he is outside while aircraft go by, he is out there barking at them. I keep asking him what does he think he is accomplishing. lol

Kstme
Member

08-14-2000

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 7:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL, Gracie, it's a Queen...a VERY CROWDED Queen!