[TeddieXRuxpin]

Originally Posted by Dakota Spirit

This was the only one I managed to get today as it was Sunday and we always have our hands full walking all the dogs. Though, I also feel this is another photo that must stand alone. Obviously this dog has been neglected for so long...I fear he doesn't have much chance left :/

I get so emotional, mad, and upset when I see these dogs. They've been starved and neglected yet show strive to live. He looks like laying hurts him as much as if he were up running.

The thread I made with the two bullies thatw ere adopted together; Princess was only 15 poudns when she was picked up. She had, had a litter of 12 and had kept eight alive by herself. Within the time she was rescued until adopted she gained over 50 pounds. It makes me so sick!

I hope he makes a wonderful recovery or passes without any pain. It would have been hard for me to not spend the whole day at his side!

[Dakota Spirit]

Originally Posted by TeddieXRuxpin

I get so emotional, mad, and upset when I see these dogs. They've been starved and neglected yet show strive to live. He looks like laying hurts him as much as if he were up running.

The thread I made with the two bullies thatw ere adopted together; Princess was only 15 poudns when she was picked up. She had, had a litter of 12 and had kept eight alive by herself. Within the time she was rescued until adopted she gained over 50 pounds. It makes me so sick!

I hope he makes a wonderful recovery or passes without any pain. It would have been hard for me to not spend the whole day at his side!

I know, I honestly can't understand it. No more then I can understand how people can surrender their 12 year old dogs because they suddenly didn't want them anymore. These people...I just don't ge it.

I haven't had a lot of computer time lately so I haven't seen your thread but I feel for the poor mama. We had someone surrender a litter of 12 pups but keep the mom...kind of makes me wonder. Then again, at least the entire litter could be fixed. Likewise we just recently had two mamas deliver their litters hear at the shelter.

-nods- It was hard. I had other people to pull me away though. If he must pass, it will at least be a peaceful one.

[TeddieXRuxpin]

Originally Posted by Dakota Spirit

I know, I honestly can't understand it. No more then I can understand how people can surrender their 12 year old dogs because they suddenly didn't want them anymore. These people...I just don't ge it.

I haven't had a lot of computer time lately so I haven't seen your thread but I feel for the poor mama. We had someone surrender a litter of 12 pups but keep the mom...kind of makes me wonder. Then again, at least the entire litter could be fixed. Likewise we just recently had two mamas deliver their litters hear at the shelter.

-nods- It was hard. I had other people to pull me away though. If he must pass, it will at least be a peaceful one.

And of all things I had to be listening to slow, sad music so now I'm teary eyed.

We have a lot of older dogs get turned in.. I don't understand it either. I couldn't imagine giving up a dog I owned for years. Even if he did something wrong. I have lashed out on a few people, but what can I say I'm one of the people that cares for them and gets them healthy again. I think we have the right lol.

That sounds more like they were breeding her on purpose more than anything... So many people say oh it was an accident yet they don't get their mamas fixed. There is always something up that doesn't get told..

I think you replied to my thread.. Ziggy and Princess the two bullies that got adopted together..

[Inga]

It makes me angry when people don't get their dogs fixed and just keep having "Accidents" It makes me completely nuts when they blame the dog by saying "she's a sleaze." Then they laugh the sick little laugh and dump more unwanted dogs in your hands but keep the female unfixed so she can have more puppies a few months later. Some day a shelter worker is going to lose it on one of these low life creeps that come in to dump their dogs. No, it isn't going to be me. LOL I have wanted to slap a few of those people though. Then people that start threads saying... My dog got pregnant how did that happen? and they wonder why they don't get happy responses. I really think that everyone should have to volunteer in a shelter for a few months. People are simply so naive about how many animals die every year in shelters. Heck some shelters it is how many die every day. Then some people blame the shelter as if it is somehow their fault for the world over populating animals irresponsibly. Yikes!

[Dakota Spirit]

Both of you have it exactly right. Honeslty...I can understand an "Opps" in some circumstances. Providing the owner of the mom takes responsibility for both the pups and the mom. That means getting her spayed, finding homes, the works. It doesn't make the accident any less unfortunate but at least they are taking some responsibility for it now. That seems such a rare occurrence though.

-nods- I really hate it when I see people posting (or saying) that all shelters care about is killing the animals that come in. It's not our fault that we are left to deal with other people's 'mistakes', nor have I met a fellow worker that didn't balk at the idea of PTS one more healthy animal. They are out there...but it certainly isn't the norm.

Oh yes, I remember those two now ^^ I thought you were referring to two new dogs. I also didn't recall that they were adopted together - that's nice.

Speaking of puppies...here's a new crop of pictures.

Names are as follows:

Claude (I think..), Pearl, no name (adopted!), Missy (adopted!), no name (suggestions?), and another no name (suggestions?).

That last pup came in with two others - all covered in lice. I've never seen lice on an animal before...it was horrible as they were just simply covered. All three pups had to be shaved down to the skin before treatment could begin.

[TeddieXRuxpin]

Oh Pearl is just absolutely beautiful!! How do you not take them all lol. We get so many bullies that are, don't get me wrong gorgeous, but my god!
And that first little pup, awww.

Are the no names male or female? That poor baby at the end, was only his mid section shaved? They are all again adorable, I'm glad I don't know what shelter you work at.. I'd have a hard time coming there and taking some dogs home!

Yep they were adopted together and our last email from them said they were non stop playing with each other and just loved each other. It was truly a happy ending.

[Dakota Spirit]

She is! You should see her in action - she loves the birds . We don't get a lot of full BCs, so it's kind of a treat to have her around.

The little APBT is a female, and I believe the shaved pup is male. Yeah, they only had their bodies shaved, but everything was combed over extensively with fine toothed combs. They are also receiving vet treatment now.

LOL!!! If I didn't live in an apartment, I'd be in a lot more trouble.

Thats awesome - I love those happy endings .

[TeddieXRuxpin]

Originally Posted by Dakota Spirit

She is! You should see her in action - she loves the birds . We don't get a lot of full BCs, so it's kind of a treat to have her around.

The little APBT is a female, and I believe the shaved pup is male. Yeah, they only had their bodies shaved, but everything was combed over extensively with fine toothed combs. They are also receiving vet treatment now.

LOL!!! If I didn't live in an apartment, I'd be in a lot more trouble.

Thats awesome - I love those happy endings .

Oh don't tell me that! I keep looking at her picture, she almost looks wolf like.

I thought the little pup looked like a Haidar; it means lion.. I thought it was cute lol.

I'm not very good with names..

[Hound Bound]

Is that Claude in the first picture? From the batch we washed yesterday? :P

I think pic #4 did have a name- wasn't that Charlie? The one who was drugged and flopping around on his kennelmate? I don't remember the St.'s name, though :-/

[Dakota Spirit]

Originally Posted by TeddieXRuxpin

Oh don't tell me that! I keep looking at her picture, she almost looks wolf like.

I thought the little pup looked like a Haidar; it means lion.. I thought it was cute lol.

I'm not very good with names..

Lol . She's got the pricked ears that kind of lend to a more wolfy face. Her body frame is actually rather petite though.

I like Haidar...it's unique and sounds like a strong name.

Originally Posted by Hound Bound

Is that Claude in the first picture? From the batch we washed yesterday?

I think pic #4 did have a name- wasn't that Charlie? The one who was drugged and flopping around on his kennelmate? I don't remember the St.'s name, though :-/

Claude, yes! I couldn't remember if you'd said Clyde or Claude .

No that's not Charlie. Charlie was more Spitz like remember, with a curled tail, plush coat, pricked ears, etc.? Dog #4 was in the kennel next to Charlie and the St. I don't think the St. had a name...he was probably reserved early on so wasn't around long enough to go through the whole process of naming and such.

[Hound Bound]

Ah, that's right. Laying down I thought he looked sorta like Charles :-/ I remember now, though. Did Charlie get adopted yet? He was such a dear. <3

[Dakota Spirit]

Yeah, they are both a brindley color.

Yep, he was adopted. That's why he was neutered I felt so bad for him, stumbling around like he was.

[LoveLost]

Hey are either of you two (I'm guessing HoundBound is from the shelter, right DakotaSpirit?) going to the Pitbull Forum at the HS on the 4th?

[Hound Bound]

I'm not, but I know that Dakota is.
Are you attending one as well?

[LoveLost]

Originally Posted by Hound Bound

I'm not, but I know that Dakota is.
Are you attending one as well?

I wish I could go. I really want the HS to start adopting pitties out as well, but I have work at night and need the money, so I really can't. I'm just glad to hear Sam is going! I was a bit afraid no one was going to go! :/

[Dakota Spirit]

Originally Posted by LoveLost

I wish I could go. I really want the HS to start adopting pitties out as well, but I have work at night and need the money, so I really can't. I'm just glad to hear Sam is going! I was a bit afraid no one was going to go! :/

Yep, as Hound Bound said (She is from the shelter as well) I am going to attend. Since it's a public event I'm mildly afraid that we'll get some avid supporters for banning...but I think there is only a slim chance of encountering that. Hopefully. I think Erica'll probably be there too, but I was a little worried of getting a small group as well.

Two new pictures today -

Names:

Tia (adopted!) and Sarge (adopted!)

Hound Bound and I actually bathed Tia that day...lifted her up and everything. It was a bit of an experience . Lucky, she was only 8 months and still had a good amount of growing to do. Her paws were huge!! She was a real sweetheart though.

[digits mama]

Awwww....So sweet.....I changed my Christmas list now...All I want to see is you posting pictures of dogs that say ADOPTED!

[TeddieXRuxpin]

Originally Posted by Dakota Spirit

Yep, as Hound Bound said (She is from the shelter as well) I am going to attend. Since it's a public event I'm mildly afraid that we'll get some avid supporters for banning...but I think there is only a slim chance of encountering that. Hopefully. I think Erica'll probably be there too, but I was a little worried of getting a small group as well.

Two new pictures today -

Names:

Tia (adopted!) and Sarge (adopted!)

Hound Bound and I actually bathed Tia that day...lifted her up and everything. It was a bit of an experience . Lucky, she was only 8 months and still had a good amount of growing to do. Her paws were huge!! She was a real sweetheart though.

Oh WoW! A Neapolitan Mastiff!!! I bet that was an experiance, he/she is a beauty! I would love to see one in person.

I agree I just want to see more dogs that say Adopted in your posts.

[Hound Bound]

You'll have to let me know how the Pitbull Forum goes, Dakota.

God I love Sarge o_o It was cool to get to see his new family come in while we were drying him off I'm glad Tia got adopted, too. She was cool ^^

[Inga]

Tia is awesome. I can honestly say had she been here. I would have gave her a real good look and maybe a permanent home as well. What is up with Sarges hair is he wearing a blond curly wig or am I seeing things? LOL