April 27, 2005
Where did all the flags go?
I just saw a car with American flags coming out of the windows, you know, those bracket things that you attach to the window sash, the ones that everyone seemed to have after 9/11 and now no one seems to have now. I'm afraid that we've become comfortable with terrorism. No matter what side of the war issue you're on, patriotism still seemed strong, you just had different takes on what was patriotic. I hardly ever see a flag on a car or on a house anymore. It's scary, this isn't something we should become comfortable with or accept. I wonder sometimes if we weren't lulled into this war, into going after Saddam for the expressed reason of depleting our forces and dividing the country, dividing our strength so that we would be weak when the real attacks come.
April 24, 2005
Carnival of the Dogs
NEW ENTRIES JUST IN!!!! Why? Because Thunderbird (my mail program) is driving me nuts! Sorry for the omissions. If I'm missing your post, please resend it, thanks!
Quiet week.....
3 fosters were adopted out in the last two days :)
April 18, 2005
Amazing
We got an application for one of the puppies and under the section where it asks if you've ever had a dog before, we received this reply:
ADOPTED (name deleted) SHE RAN OUT AND WAS HIT BY A TRUCK, AFTER SHE RECOVERED WE HAD TO SEND HER WITH A FAMILY THAT WAS HOME ALL DAY TO TAKE CARE OF HER. SHE IS DOING GOOD NOW SHE JUST REQUIRES SOME EXTRA CARE.
WHAT makes these people think that they should have another dog?! It has nothing to do with the truck, the truck part could happen to anyone, it's the giving your beloved dog away because you don't have the time for her now that she needs special attention! Nothing on the application indicated that there had been a change in their work schedules, so there isn't any more time now either. Amazing
Wow
Saturday night we had a table set up for the rescue at an event where dogs were welcome to attend and bring their owners. We met a nice dog named Norton and his owner informed us that he was named after Ed Norton (Honeymooner's character, not the actor). I jokingly asked if there was a Ralph. "No", the man informed me, "We have another dog, but her name is Lulu." "Lulu? Wasn't that the name of Ed Nortons' dog?" I asked. The man looked at me for a minute as if I'd spoken in a foreign language. "Was it?" He finally asked. "Yeah....at least I think so, it was trivia question recently...yes, I'm pretty sure it is". I suggested that he look it up on the internet. I just did myself.
Ed ends up sleepwalking again. He pushes Ralph over to get the key, opens the door, comes back in (for a banana) and goes back out.Ralph decides to call a Doctor to find out what is wrong with Norton. The Doctor gives Norton truth serum because he believes that Norton is searching for something. The Doctor finds out that when Norton was younger he had a dog named Lulu. He lost her at Coney Island after she went after a cocker spaniel in the Tunnel of Love. So Trixie gets Norton a dog (Lulu the second) and his sleepwalking problem is over.
Information courtesy of Guide to the Classic 39
April 17, 2005
Carnival of the Dogs
Sorry we're late, had a dog fund raising event to go to last night about an hour and a half away and we picked up four new puppies that can up from NC.
Thanks to everyone for joining us here at the Carnival :)
Casey and Winnie *I apologize, I missed this one last week!
Buster and friends Adorable!!
Lucy and Henry Can't wait to see the "after" picture!
Jacqueline *warning* contains nudity! *G* (Jeff - this was just wrong!!) LOL!
Billy
Welcome!
Old Man Ahhhh - this one is a real tear jerker
We're having a fund raiser, if you like candles, please give me holler, we contacted a real great local candle company and we've picked 6 different scents for the fund raiser including out very own exclusive chocolate chip dog bone! Along with that we have Clean LInens, Lilac, Lavender and Herb and Wild Watermelon. They are 16 oz jars selling for $14.00 a piece. Please add an additional $2.00 per candle for shipping. Thanks :)
April 12, 2005
Pets abandoned by U.S. troops face death
Pets abandoned by U.S. troops face death
Excerpt from the article:
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have prompted national efforts to alert deploying soldiers to alternatives to abandoning animals when they leave for war. But the hundreds of unwanted pets turning up in this southeast Georgia military town indicate many aren’t getting the message.Since the Fort Stewart-based 3rd Infantry Division deployed 19,000 troops to Iraq in January, animal control officers took in 321 abandoned dogs and cats. Of those, 119 have been euthanized.
April 10, 2005
We love you Spike
? - 1999
You were my best friend for all those years. You listened to my problems, you shared in the ups and supported me in the lows. Whoever thinks a dog is just a dog never met you. You set the bar so high.....
You "trained" D'Ar and he's turned into a wonderful "old man" just like you were.
I hope you and 'Bass are enjoying all the Entenmann's in heaven. I love you Spike, thank you.
Carnival of the Dogs
Thanks to everyone who's joining us and stopping by!
The Little things I love about my dog
and
Before and After cute picture!
Pup Life Dog Blog Interesting articles
D3 was adopted Saturday night
Tanner was adopted Monday night
April 8, 2005
Missing FOUND in NYC
Mellow has been found safe and sound, thanks!
Our prayers have been answered and Mellow/Rainbow was found by Stephanie two towns over a few hours ago. He was safe, a bit thirsty and hungry but otherwise in good spirits.
Note from former foster mother ref to missing dog:
MISSING - slipped collar - Mellow is a companion to a woman with MS.
They did EVERYTHING together. I was his foster mom for a short time... he's been through too much already... was saved from euthanasia room at 10 pm in August of 2004. He IS "micro-chipped".Was originally named Mellow... was renamed "Rainbow"... he may know *both names*... he might be shy at 1st... he was a very good boy here... he is "very needy".
Contact: Susan - nwnj_1@yahoo.com
You're kidding, right?
Now.....who was he hoping would read this? All the illegals who can't read English? *G* Sorry, no opinion on the whole minuteman situation, I'll leave that to the political bloggers, just thought this was funny.
April 5, 2005
April 3, 2005
Carnival of the Dogs
Carnival of the Dogs and we've been going strong the last couple of weeks, but, we seem to have lost steam this week, either that or y'all were determined to make me work at it this week!! Nice, make me work on my birthday! *G*
So I've gone in search of dogs to add to the ones that sent their posts in (Thanks!)
Adopted this week: Sherpa and Shalimar
Repeating myself -
Please donate!
Mornin'! See that banner thing right over ------------> there - at least on my browser it's right over there in IE it's probably down the bottom somewhere - anyway - Petfinder has partnered with or affliated themselves with Pet Attraction and if anyone that reads this would be kind enough to click that little banner and go over there and sign up, our rescue will receive $1.00 for every person who signs up. It's basically a dating service I guess, but, even if you have a partner you can sign up because it says it's for making friends too, of both sexes. I'd appreciate if you'd take a minute and sign up, thanks!!
Hope everyone has a great day with their dogs :)
April 2, 2005
This and that
Please donate!
Mornin'! See that banner thing right over ------------> there - at least on my browser it's right over there in IE it's probably down the bottom somewhere - anyway - Petfinder has partnered with or affliated themselves with Pet Attraction and if anyone that reads this would be kind enough to click that little banner and go over there and sign up, our rescue will receive $1.00 for every person who signs up. It's basically a dating service I guess, but, even if you have a partner you can sign up because it says it's for making friends too, of both sexes. I'd appreciate if you'd take a minute and sign up, thanks!!
Pet first aid K-9 CPR
We attended our class last night and it was very interesting, I'd urge anyone with pets to attend. And if you can't attend the class, but you have a Red Cross chapter nearby, you might want to pick up the great pet first aid kit that they have for $15.00.
To Do, To Do....
I've been trying to get everything organized for the pet flea market event that we have a table at in a couple of weeks and one of the things I'm behind on is getting back in touch with The Doghouse Kitchen gotta get some of those goodies for the table!
Have a good day and don't forget - Gotta Blog? Gotta dog? Gotta get to the Carnival!! Get those entries in, thanks! :)