tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377890420159640965.post956331814128323486..comments2023-09-04T04:07:23.610-06:00Comments on A Dogs Life, the real story: Good news, bad news.A. Santa Claushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16293856715729788480noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377890420159640965.post-69884668013486129402009-07-19T18:01:31.905-06:002009-07-19T18:01:31.905-06:00Hey Mogley,
Our dad says that some, thankfully not...Hey Mogley,<br />Our dad says that some, thankfully not many, people just, pardon the expression, suck. He says that he knows times are hard but that there is a right way to things and dumping you buddy in a night drop kennel just isn't right. He thinks a lot of those people are some not nice words. The only upside is that it's probably better to abandon your "buddy" at a shelter rather than kick 'em out of the car along the interstate.<br />- TBH&KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377890420159640965.post-76999566676614725752009-06-29T08:49:06.182-06:002009-06-29T08:49:06.182-06:00Once the frame of the doggie door is installed in ...Once the frame of the doggie door is installed in a wall or door, leave the "flap" off at first. Have someone stay inside with your dog while you go outside. Call your dog through the "hole" (doggie door frame without the flap). When he goes through and comes to you, praise him lavishly and give him a food treat. Now have the person inside the house call him through the "hole." When he gets to them, they should praise lavishly and offer a food treat as well. Do this at least 3 times and no more than a dozen. After this, your dog will know there is a hole in the wall or the door especially for him. <a href="http://www.radiofence.com/dog-doors/" rel="nofollow">Dog Doors</a> give you and your pet the freedom they deserve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377890420159640965.post-21995089071640761662009-06-27T15:31:13.678-06:002009-06-27T15:31:13.678-06:00Jan's Funny Farm just had a post about 2 chihu...Jan's Funny Farm just had a post about 2 chihuahuas dumped near them. We have that problem with beagles here--after 5 years of age hunters chase off, dump or shoot their dogs because they don't run as fast, don't hunt as well. Their 'tools' no longer work so they throw them out--nevermind that they are living beings with souls and feelings! Just like with labs there are nowhere near enough rescues to help. We just can't believe this drop box thing for shelters--we've seen mamas and litters left there in the freezing cold!! We esp. canNOT believe the heartlessness in leaving old family pets...at least you have saved one.<br /><br />love & wags,<br />River & his mom on the soapboxRiverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03058881915873075643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377890420159640965.post-29906591960901938512009-06-27T11:09:53.523-06:002009-06-27T11:09:53.523-06:00Hi Mogley,
We live up in the foothills, and folks ...Hi Mogley,<br />We live up in the foothills, and folks are always "dumping" their dogs up here. We have rescued 3 now and found them good homes. Two days ago there was yet another poor dog wandering the neighborhood, no tags or collar. We tried to approach him, but it was impossible. He was so thin. It was just hearbreaking! It is just unthinkable that people would do this to their family members who love them unconditionally, but yet they do. <br />Shilo and SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377890420159640965.post-82274484209609104202009-06-27T10:39:02.529-06:002009-06-27T10:39:02.529-06:00I could be wrong, but at least the people that too...I could be wrong, but at least the people that took their pets to the drop off gave them a chance at a life again. At least they did not abandon the "out in the country" so a farmer would take them in. At the very least they will not go hungry or die from a gun shot or be attacked by other animals.<br />I can not stand our throw away society of both animals and children. My heart absolutely aches and breaks into a thousand pieces.<br />Some people are stretched to their limits, but many more have forgotten what responsibility means. Those brown eyes looking at us for love. How could anyone not be moved?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377890420159640965.post-79912773737371412992009-06-27T10:07:12.680-06:002009-06-27T10:07:12.680-06:00This just makes me sick. Mogley, thank you for you...This just makes me sick. Mogley, thank you for you and your owners. I cannot imagine the stress and confusion these animals face when dropped off in such a manner.<br />We cannot say enough about all the various breed Rescue agencies that are working so hard. Please send you local or favorite Rescue's a donation. Any amount will help and what a wonderful feeling it is to know that you helped an animal in need.Sheila and Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135729625488570448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377890420159640965.post-57139232348147663692009-06-27T09:38:44.595-06:002009-06-27T09:38:44.595-06:00Don't get us started on this subject! We just...Don't get us started on this subject! We just did a post on two abandoned Chihuahuas -- and in this heat! One hasn't been seen since the first night so it is likely dead or dying somewhere it can't be found. <br /><br />It was kinder to leave those dogs in crates where they might have a chance to be rescued. But that's a dirty trick to play on any pet! There's so little sense of responsibility or loyalty among too many humans<br />.Jans Funny Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377890420159640965.post-47161506594577407442009-06-27T07:02:25.984-06:002009-06-27T07:02:25.984-06:00This is a horrible epidemic and it would be easy t...This is a horrible epidemic and it would be easy to to blame it on the economy. I have foster golden in my home right now that will hopefully find a forever home today. But someone loved her once. Someone house-trained her and played fetch with her and then just gave her away. It's really hard thinking about the midnight drop-offs where the owners care nothing for assurances that a loving home will be found for their pet. At least with rescue surrenders we try to give them that. Thank you for volunteering and for fostering.<br /><br />Also...where can I get a Pool G. Retriever of my very own?Subi's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04394657802158262083noreply@blogger.com