That's awesome. My wife and I have talked bout doing fostering one day when we have a house and room to do it. How did you get into that kind of thing???
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we are so sick!
Yesterday at some point my wife lost her diamond wedding ring.
It was given to me to give to her 38 years ago.
Flawless blue/white 1.4 carat.
My dad won the stone aboard his aircraft carrier in a raffle off the coast of Africa.
It was an antique stone that had been cut MANY years ago in Africa.
My mom wanted Lynn to have it and had it removed from her ring and replaced it with another.
She had it set in a solitaire and surprised me with it after I married Lynn.
We are just both sick with grief.
CRAP, CRAP, CRAP
Yesterday at some point my wife lost her diamond wedding ring.
It was given to me to give to her 38 years ago.
Flawless blue/white 1.4 carat.
My dad won the stone aboard his aircraft carrier in a raffle off the coast of Africa.
It was an antique stone that had been cut MANY years ago in Africa.
My mom wanted Lynn to have it and had it removed from her ring and replaced it with another.
She had it set in a solitaire and surprised me with it after I married Lynn.
We are just both sick with grief.
CRAP, CRAP, CRAP
dang, hope you find it soon!
I have a coworker who is looking for a good home for her fully grown black lab. Long story short her and her husband just had there first child and the dog has been pushed to the side with time and the dogs needs aren't being attended too. The dogs name is Jake, he's 5 years old very friendly and energetic. He needs to be exercised and loves attention, he's house trained and is an indoor dog. If you know anyone or you yourself would be interested in jake please PM me.
Thanks
Kevin.
Thanks
Kevin.
Any idea where abouts? Might need a metal detector!
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oh man David that's terrible.
check all the garbage cans.
6894kevin- I got into fostering dogs because someone pointed out how many are killed because people won't take the commitment seriously and follow through until the dog dies a natural death (I have seen a list of reasons why people give up their dogs and some are as stupid as "the dog poops more than I expected" "the dog won't stay off the sofa" "the dog eats more than expected" "I do not like the color... we did not have its tail docked when it was young and we don't like dogs with tails and cannot afford to get it done now..." A senior dog that had been given away on Craigslist had his mouth duct taped shut and some scumbags let other dogs rip him apart for "fun".
Yes he is a big mean looking Pit Bull with cut ears, but he is super gentle loves adults and kids and most other dogs. He ended up in a shelter in FLA and was about to be injected with sodium-pentobarbital...or worse stuck in a gas chamber with other dogs and cats and forced to inhale CO2 until he was dead-while possibly being attacked by other dogs and going after cats etc....... all because he was homeless.... I could not let that happen to a gentle 9-10 year old dog that had 100-200 recent scars on his face/legs etc...
I found a rescue group on FaceBook that was interested in pulling him from the shelter and transporting him to me. Did he have issues, yes, was he an incredible dog that deserved to live the rest of his life out, out of pain and torture, ABSOLUTELY.. I had him for about 2 months when the girl I was dating adopted him.
I have had 3 official foster dogs, saved and placed 3 puppies independently, and have 2 dogs I could let be adopted by the right people and situation. It is extremely rewarding. But know this, most dogs (not all) end up in shelters because of behavioral issues, they might dig, or bark, too active, too big, or be aggressive. Normally aggressive dogs are known by the shelter and that info is conveyed first and only sent to pros. Shelter workers are more likely to tell Rescue groups about behavioral issues because they want the group to pull more dogs over and over again. I have found the shelters may not tell an adopter as much. But many dogs that end up in shelters just have lame caregivers, or a situation that is truly uncontrollable (death, cancer, jail etc)...interview the Rescue group before committing. You can email me if you have more questions. You want an active rescue that has a fast turn over... not someone that is just acting like a rescue and dumping dogs with fosters long term.. The fosters I have from groups usually only stay with me 2-6 weeks (the first was the longest because of his age, and the rescue was out of FLA) The latest group I work with is only 45 miles from me and have turned dogs over quickly.
As far as the dog you listed above, have your friends get in touch with a breed specific group and see if they can make a donation for the group to take it (generally around $200 is good) if tthe dog is HW neg and UTD on shots, chipped, spayed or neutered...and really a great dog... (Black dogs are the LEAST likely dogs to get adopted after Pit Bulls). If the do an OS (owner surrender-the dog may be killed before they get out of the parking lot-YES it happens). OS dogs have NO legal hold time. and ones that are not fixed etc are costly to get into a medical situation where they are adoptable. Currently in my local shelter 60% of all dogs that enter the shelter leave in a garbage bag.. many counties it is 90-99% of perfectly good dogs are killed for being temporarily homeless. Many AKC or "purebreds" end up having more genetic health issues than mix breeds. Some people here will tell you their horror story about a shelter dog and how buying from a breeder is the "only" way they will ever go.... your tax dollars go to kill purebred dogs in shelters too. Good Luck.
http://stubbydog.org/2012/07/everyday-heroes-foster-families/
Yes he is a big mean looking Pit Bull with cut ears, but he is super gentle loves adults and kids and most other dogs. He ended up in a shelter in FLA and was about to be injected with sodium-pentobarbital...or worse stuck in a gas chamber with other dogs and cats and forced to inhale CO2 until he was dead-while possibly being attacked by other dogs and going after cats etc....... all because he was homeless.... I could not let that happen to a gentle 9-10 year old dog that had 100-200 recent scars on his face/legs etc...
I found a rescue group on FaceBook that was interested in pulling him from the shelter and transporting him to me. Did he have issues, yes, was he an incredible dog that deserved to live the rest of his life out, out of pain and torture, ABSOLUTELY.. I had him for about 2 months when the girl I was dating adopted him.
I have had 3 official foster dogs, saved and placed 3 puppies independently, and have 2 dogs I could let be adopted by the right people and situation. It is extremely rewarding. But know this, most dogs (not all) end up in shelters because of behavioral issues, they might dig, or bark, too active, too big, or be aggressive. Normally aggressive dogs are known by the shelter and that info is conveyed first and only sent to pros. Shelter workers are more likely to tell Rescue groups about behavioral issues because they want the group to pull more dogs over and over again. I have found the shelters may not tell an adopter as much. But many dogs that end up in shelters just have lame caregivers, or a situation that is truly uncontrollable (death, cancer, jail etc)...interview the Rescue group before committing. You can email me if you have more questions. You want an active rescue that has a fast turn over... not someone that is just acting like a rescue and dumping dogs with fosters long term.. The fosters I have from groups usually only stay with me 2-6 weeks (the first was the longest because of his age, and the rescue was out of FLA) The latest group I work with is only 45 miles from me and have turned dogs over quickly.
As far as the dog you listed above, have your friends get in touch with a breed specific group and see if they can make a donation for the group to take it (generally around $200 is good) if tthe dog is HW neg and UTD on shots, chipped, spayed or neutered...and really a great dog... (Black dogs are the LEAST likely dogs to get adopted after Pit Bulls). If the do an OS (owner surrender-the dog may be killed before they get out of the parking lot-YES it happens). OS dogs have NO legal hold time. and ones that are not fixed etc are costly to get into a medical situation where they are adoptable. Currently in my local shelter 60% of all dogs that enter the shelter leave in a garbage bag.. many counties it is 90-99% of perfectly good dogs are killed for being temporarily homeless. Many AKC or "purebreds" end up having more genetic health issues than mix breeds. Some people here will tell you their horror story about a shelter dog and how buying from a breeder is the "only" way they will ever go.... your tax dollars go to kill purebred dogs in shelters too. Good Luck.
http://stubbydog.org/2012/07/everyday-heroes-foster-families/
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Bleeding through bandages is fun... especially when you try to rip the end of your finger off... call me Stubbs...
I got my lift working today
, but the concrete needs 3 more weeks to cure.
I'm excited
, but the concrete needs 3 more weeks to cure.I'm excited
Anyone other than me get a letter from Ralph Hayes Toyota wanting to buy their pedigreed toyota?
Nope, you must have a one of a kind Gabe, you better jump on there offer. They know when they find a gem in the rough, don't let them low ball ya, get every penny you can.
I thought it was rather funny considering that I had to towe it to them. They probably want that gas tank back!
anyone know anyone in the upstate that breeds welsh terriers? I'll be in the market for a puppy soon...i've always done the rescues but i'd really like to start with a puppy this time around. Looking for a family that breeds them...not a puppy mill. Not for show...just a family dog
Start of the new garden.
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You got a big tiller? Wish I had space like that. Lucky
I don't have a tiller. I posted up looking for one. There isn't much in Craigslist. I might have to buy a new one - argh. Don't wanna do that. I could go down to Columbia and get one for free but I don't have a day free to do that. My neighbor has a tractor maybe he can at least disc it for me.
Unless that pic makes it look larger than it is I recommend you check with your neighbor. Or just find a tiller and then be laid up for a week recovering. 
I planted some raspberries this weekend with the kiddos.
I planted some raspberries this weekend with the kiddos.