DESPERATE PLEA for help from me

[aly]

Hi guys, I didn't think I'd be in another one of these situations for awhile but I got a bad one on my hands. If anyone in the Dallas/Austin/Houston area thinks they can help me rehome or foster a SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET dog, please reply to the thread or email me. I will post the story in a little while. I need to first finish calling rescue groups and no kill shelters. I have been working on this nonstop since 8am :( I'm about to fall over.

Details soon..

[aly]

Ok, I was walking dogs at work this morning and kept hearing barking closeby. I kept looking beyond the front gates searching for a dog but couldn't see anything. I figured the barking was coming from a nearby house or something.

But then I saw him. He was running back and forth across the street. He was terrified of every sound out there. I ran back in and got some dog food to coax him to me. He really wanted me to save him but he was also really scared. He would creep up closer to me then just start yelping and running away. I put the bowl down and walked down the street a little. He ran and started eating and I slowly got closer. He finally let me grab him and he cried and shook as I carried him into work. It was rainy and muddy and we were both a mess. He peed all over me but I didn't really care or notice. I put him on the floor and he scurried around screaming. I just sat down on the ground and after about 5 minutes, he RAN to me and jumped in my lap, knocking me over. He couldn't get his body pressed close enough against mine. He kept pressing and pressing and pressing. He wouldn't just lay next to me either. He had to be right in my lap.

The president of the board was working in adoption today because the person who usually does has the weekend off. She told me we couldn't keep the dog and she called animal control. Due to bad relations between the shelters, animal control said they wouldn't come until Monday. I called my old work to see if they would take the sweet boy and they said no :( So now I have a deadline of Monday morning to find him a rescue group or he'll be put to sleep at the city shelter FOR SURE. I am thinking about just picking him up Monday and boarding him at my vet. In fact, I know I'm going to do that. It can't be any other way. He's too sweet of a dog to go to an awful place and die. Whenever I am standing up, he jumps on me and puts his paws around me. He is so touchy feely and loving and sweet. He broke my heart. He's also frightened to death of everything. The way they manhandle the dogs at the city shelter, it would be awful for him. They'd deem him unadoptable just because he's scared of being yanked and shoved around and they'd kill him.

This can't happen to him. It can't. I need major help. I've made so many phone calls today and no one can or will help. I am now emailing rescue groups in nearby cities too, hoping someone will help me. I'm willing to finance him if a rescue group could just foster him and find him a home. There's no way I can take him to my apartment. I am in the process of moving and my landlord would never allow that.

I've been crying all day and can barely breathe now. I just wish I could find one person to help me with this sweet boy. Oh yeah, he's a lab mix.. about 60-70 lbs.

[sammi]

Aly, Keep thinking positive. A day and half till Monday - something will come through b/4 then. If nothing else like you said - you could board him and that would buy time. The poor thing how old do you think he is? He probably feels your his only friend in the world. I will think very very positive and do some praying.

[Logan]

Will Lab rescue help, Aly? I know some of these breed specific rescues will take in mixes. My Splash was definitely a case in point!

Best of luck, and take care of you too.

Logan

[aly]

I dont think this day can get any worse. Been at the emergency vet with Reece since 1am. It isnow 5:30am. I dont even think I can sleep.

Reece might have pancreatits. He is staying at the vet until Monday, maybe longer depending on test results. I feel so empty and awful :(

[Cincy'sMom]

Oh Aly, I wish I were closer and could help you with that poor boy. He sounds so sweet. I eamiled my sister to see if she could help, but I don't know if they are in a position they can take a second dog in right now or not. Poor boy!

And poor Reese! We will keep you all in our thoughts!

[Karen]

Hang in there, Aly! I bet somebody will take him ... I hope somebody will. Poor Reesey-boy! Hope he feels better soon, too.

[aly]

Thanks guys.

Reece is doing better and driving everyone nuts at the vet by screaming for his mom.

I am calling the lab boy Chance. He is black with white on his chest like Sadie and Cincy. He's got a big huge head that I love to kiss.

This is so hard because I'm moving tomorrow. So I'm trying to pack my whole apartment, find rescue groups, visit Reece, make moving arrangements, etc etc etc

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Gosh, Aly. You sure have your hands full right now. Prayers are on the way for you, Reece and Chance.

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by aly
Thanks guys.



I am calling the lab boy Chance. He is black with white on his chest like Sadie and Cincy. He's got a big huge head that I love to kiss.



Boy, you are really tempting me.....I'm am about two seconds away from saying I'll take him. I can't make any promises, but if nothing else turns up for him...

[AdoreMyDogs]

Oh my gosh, Aly. You are making me stressed out now! Please take care of yourself!

I am SO sorry and shocked to hear about lil' Reece boy :( I love that little boy of yours SO much.

I also do hope that labbie boy finds a home soon. He sounds absolutely delightful. I can't take him, I do have a house, but it will not comfortablly fit three big dogs and a kitty :( I sure hope someone can take him though. He truly sounds like a love hound. Please keep us posted if you are able to...and congrats on the move. I hope you are happy where you are going.

[aly]

NONE of these rescue groups will help me because they say they can only help if the dog is on death row. WELL HE WOULD BE !!!!!!!! Now I'm thinking maybe I can just board him and find him a home myself. I just dunno how long it's going to take and hope I don't go bankrupt, heh.

Reece is back home. I couldn't stand for him to be gone any longer. I begged and pleaded them. I have a feeling that vet was jumping to conclusions and telling me the worst possible things anyway. Reece is a lot better and HAPPY to get out of there. Lolly is looking at him weird cause he has a large lump from getting fluids.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Aly, I sure hope that Chance will be able to find a new home soon and that Reece will get better soon. All fingers and paws are crossed here. Prayers are on the way for Chance, Reece, and you. I also hope that your move goes smoothly. Good luck.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Aly, when it rains it pours:( I can only imagine the incredible stress you're under. Of course, knowing you and your big heart, you couldn't leave sweet Chance behind. And poor Reece Man sick on top of it all...plus moving! The good news is that Reece is doing better. Thank goodness for that!!! Did they diagnose him with pancreatitis?? Our Rachel's Hannah had a frightening bout with that not that long ago. Please let us know how he's doing. I wish I could help you with Chance. My Retriever rescue group takes in lab mixes. But we are SO far away. I would love to help you out with the cost of boarding him, if that would be of help. I can't bear the thought of this sweet, frightened pup being dumped in a shelter. Please let us know how we can help, ok???

[Sudilar]

Poor Reece, poor Chance!! I'm glad Reece is feeling better. I hope you will find someone to take Chance. I feel so bad for him! :(

[aly]

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!! THEre is a chance my work might keep Chance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got an apology in my email from the President of the Board !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She's the one who told me no and only gave me a deadline of Monday morning to find him somewhere !!!!!

I AM SO HAPPY!!!! And Reece ate half a cup without throwing up!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANKS everyone :D :D :D :D :D Your prayers helped the sweetest innocent homeless soul in the world.. and helped my baby boy!!!!!!!!!

[Rachel]

Aly, you've worked miracles before. I am hoping that the answer for Chance will come through you.

Sandra with Hannah the concern was for her liver, but the same principles apply here. What might have been a serious problem turned out to be an acute infection that made the test results look far more ominous than the actual situation. I certainly hope that is the case with our boy, Reece.

Now of course the worrying mother types in this crowd all are more than a bit concerned about you . Please do what you can to eat right and get enough rest. These stressful situations can wear you down.

[aly]

Yeah Rachel, unfortunately the stress from the past 2 days has completely drained me. I feel like collapsing. And I still have a lot of packing to do. Movers will be here at 8am. I am wondering if I'm going to get to sleep at all. I just wish I could get some energy and get rid of this sick feeling. My blood sugar has shot through the roof even though I haven't been eating much.

I haven't felt this bad in awhile, but all I care about are Reece and Chance. Both of their situations are looking good so I am happy. :)

[sammi]

Oh Aly! The news sounds promising! Maybe everybody's prayers worked.
So glad that Reece the man is feeling better and is home with his family- tonight will be a better night and you will be less stressed for moving - I hope you will be closer to work. Too bad a few of don't live closer so we could help each other out in times like this.

[wolf_Q]

Glad things are going better! I hope you are able to find a home for Chance. It'd be great if Cincy and Sadie could get a new brother. ;)

I hope Reece is ok! I've had pancreatitis twice. Although I'm sure it's not the same in humans as it is in dogs, it's a lot more serious then many people think. I didn't think it was that serious (although very, very painful!) but several doctors told me I could have died from it.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Wow, Aly, looks like you have had quite the weekend!

How's Reece doing? Perhaps a second opinion from another wet would be a good idea. If they have already done lab work and blood work, ask if you can take a copy. That way, you won't have to put Reece through the process at a different clinic.

So relieved to hear that Chance will be staying at your work. That is great! I can't wait to see a picture of the guy. You are so wonderful for saving his life, Aly.

Best of luck to you with the move and the dogs. Keep us posted.

[lbaker]

I just read this on Monday a.m. at work (my home computer isn't working for some reason). I guess Aly is moving today so probably can't let us know what's up for a while so we all need to keep her - and her's - in our minds and hearts. We are thinking of you Aly, stay strong....eat...take deep breaths and kiss ReeceMan & LittleLolly right on their noses from all of us here at PetTalk. Chance will need you well too. Laurie

[Cincy'sMom]

I have been so worried about both pups all day! Glad to hear all is going well!!!

[sammi]

Aly, I hope we hear from you today or I may need to call you! I still have your cell #.

[Sudilar]

Thinking about you. How's it going?

[Cincy'sMom]

I too am wondering how things are going. Please let us know if you can...

[zippy-kat]

Aly?
Hope everything is ok and the delay in your posting is just a matter of getting your computer hooked back up...

[krazyaboutkatz]

Aly, I hope that everything is okay. I know you're very busy but please let us know asap about Chance and Reece.

[Sudilar]

Know you are busy. Thinking about you and praying that all is well.
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[Dixieland Dancer]

Originally posted by Sudilar
Know you are busy. Thinking about you and praying that all is well.
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DITTO! You are in my prayers!!

[lv4dogs]

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[shais_mom]

ditto times 3!!
Hope Reecey boy is doing better. And my fingers crossed and prayers said for Chance.

[mugsy]

Aly, I haven't read the posts until today which is Thursday. Please tell me that the news is positive. I will add Chance to my prayer list just in case. Please, please, please let us know what happened. I hope the President reconsidered.

[anna_66]

How are things going? Any updates:confused:

[Logan]

Perhaps one of you who has Aly's cell phone number could call her, just to check in. I know things must be hectic with her move on Monday, plus work, plus Reese being sick.

Sammi, didn't you say you her cell number? I would certainly be nice to have an update before the weekend.

Logan

[sammi]

I will try to reach her today.

[sammi]

I called Aly and left a message - will see what happens....

[Sudilar]

Thanks, sammi, I know she is busy, but I for one am getting a little nervous here.:confused:

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by Sudilar
Thanks, sammi, I know she is busy, but I for one am getting a little nervous here.:confused:

Same here :)

[sammi]

:( Well I did not hear from Aly yet. Wonder if I should try again if nothing by this afternoon? :confused:

[Cincy'sMom]

I keep telling myself she is just busy with the move and if things were not going well she would have found a way to tell us. No news is good news, right? It will be nice to hear something though....

[Sudilar]

Nothing yet???:confused:

[sammi]

NO nothing yet. It has been 1 week today. Any ideas? Not like her to leave us hanging without a word.

[sammi]

I vote that by late Monday and we hear nothing we pool our
money and hire a P.I....... :eek: I am getting kinda worried.

[Rachel]

I'm getting concerned myself after trying to think positively (not easy for me to do).

[Logan]

Originally posted by sammi
I vote that by late Monday and we hear nothing we pool our
money and hire a P.I....... :eek: I am getting kinda worried.

Did you call her cell phone, Sammi?

And I think we have the name of the place she went to work. Didn't she give us the name when she changed jobs? I'm sure that someone could probably call there and see if she's in.

Aly has been so busy lately, and her posting is sporadic. I'm sure with the move last week (who knows if she even has her internet connection yet), plus work, plus Reese being sick, and her efforts on Chance's behalf, she must be busy and exhausted. Doesn't anyone from the Texas Pet Talk meeting have her number?

Logan

[sammi]

Do you think I should try her cell phone again? Her regular phone # would be changed after the move.
I just think she would have called me back after I left the message (if she even got it) on the cell or got on the internet someplace. Maybe in the morning she will contact us.

[Karen]

I will also try her cell phone tomorrow, and try her new workplace. Knowing Aly, though, she's been so busy she hasn't had time to breathe, never mind contact us! Moving just one person is stressful enough - never mind moving a cat, possibly two dogs, having one being sick and maybe still at the vets, and still being Aly! :)

[Sudilar]

:confused: :confused: Oh, I just wish we would hear something!! But, yes, she is so busy. Good luck, aly. We are all thinking about you!!

[zippy-kat]

RELEASE THE HOUNDS!!!

No, wait a minute---don't do that...they'd find Aly before we would and she'd be frantic to catch them! ;)

Miz Alyson where iz you?!

[Karen]

I called and left a message on Aly's cell phone, but in case the phone itself got lost in the shuffle of the move, I'm gonna call her workplace tomorrow - they're closed on Mondays - and if THEY haven't heard from her, I'm gonna call the only other person with her last name in Austin. That'll teach her to leave us all worried, then not touch back with us!

[Cincy'sMom]

Thanks, Karen!

[sammi]

Thanks Karen, We must not worry.........

[Sudilar]

Probably just so busy. Thanks, Karen. Will be waiting ...

[sujei]

boy do i hate suspence. it always manages to eat me alive:eek: good luck and dont worry aly, all ur good deeds wont go unoticed.:)

[ramanth]

Aly.... I hope all is well!!! We worry ya know!

[Karen]

Shelter hours are 3-7 pm, so they aren't open yet, (I called just in case somebody'd answer!) but I'm calling at 3 pm (Texas-time) sharp!

[Sudilar]

I'm on pins and needles!! (saying to myself...she's ok, just busy...)

[sammi]

Not till 3:PM !!! We have to wait that long? Today I'm worried. Thank you again Karen - catch you soon after 3.

[aly]

Hey guys. I'm here and okay now. Sorry to leave you all worried :( I will come back soon and explain everything (be back in an hour or less)

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

(Relief) Glad to hear from you, Aly! We were getting worried about you :)

[Sudilar]

Whew!!! Glad you're ok.

[ramanth]

Good to hear you're okay Aly! :)

[aly]

I'm sorry to worry you all. Thanks Mollie and Karen for calling me. I just got the messages today. Basically what happened was last Monday when I was up early with only 5 hours of sleep from the whole weekend put together, I checked my cell phone messages and there was a message making sure I was at the shelter (even though I dont work Monday mornings) because animal control was on their way to pick up Chance. I got so mad because they made me believe we were going to keep him afterall and because I had left a note for the morning person saying I'd be by on Monday morning to pick him up and take him to my vet. So I raced over to the shelter and by the time I got there he was gone. Meanwhile the movers showed up at my apartment but I wasn't there. My mom came into town though so she was able to let them in. I raced to every kill shelter in the area and I couldn't find Chance anywhere so I assumed he was already dead. I was absolutely beside myself with grief and guilt. The rest of the day was sort of a daze. I went into work that evening and Tammy told me Chance's owners had come by Sunday evening and picked him up!!!!! So that catastrophe was finally over but I still had a lot of pent up stress.

Then I thought that Shiloh had run away. I couldn't find her anywhere in my new apartment and it seemed like there were NO hiding places because most everything was still in boxes. We had just been there a few hours and I kept her shut in the bathroom while we were opening the front door a lot. I let her out and she walked around for a little while. Then before I left for work, I went to find her to kiss her goodbye. I looked everywhere like 15 times. Then I completely lost it and was crying so hysterically then fainted. My mom was still there and made me go to the ER. I had to stay a whole day for tests and the whole time I was freaking out about Shiloh. I wouldn't even let my mom stay with me. I made her go back to look for my cat. I wanted to go too but no one would let me :( :( :( When my mom got back to the apartment, she said Shiloh was sitting in the middle of the floor meowing :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

So I just basically made myself sick to death with stress and emotions and went to stay with my mom for a little while. I am feeling a lot better now and all catastrophes are over with *crosses fingers*

Reece is doing much better. He had gotten into some chocolate covered cherries at my sister's house. That boogar has such a nose for chocolate, its scary. I have everything spic and span at my new place so he can't get into ANYTHING. Hopefully no more midnight emergency room visits for us.

Lolly is doing really well. She was stressed and freaked the day of the move but has adjusted nicely. This week has not been fun for the dogs so I'm going to take them for a couple long days at the park this weekend. Shiloh is doing just fine.

So, phew, I'm back now. Sorry again about the worry.

[lbaker]

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :D :D :D Laurie

[Sudilar]

Just reading what happened to you stressed ME out!!!:eek: Glad everything is better now. Take it easy and TRY to get some rest.

[anna_66]

You shouldn't stress yourself out so bad Aly! It's not good for the body or the mind (as you well know by now:rolleyes: )
Get yourself some rest. I'm glad to know that your ok.
Take Care
Anna

[sammi]

What a releif to hear from you and that your ok! I hope you and your fur kids are all relaxed and de-stressed. Boy, I bet you been getting plenty of lectures - eat right, no stress, get sleep- don't worry! Don't scare us anymore for awhile ok? You thought you could get away from us and skip out - boy were you wrong!

[mugsy]

Aly, you really need to take a break!! I'm with Sue, I got stressed just reading your post. I'm glad it all worked out for the best all the way around. I've been thinking of you a lot.

[Karen]

So glad to hear you're okay at last! We KNEW you'd be stressed out and not taking care of YOURSELF!

[aly]

Here's a few pics of the dogs I took when we went for a long walk in the park:

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http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid32/p6eeb9a09b3d1e55f44d3044df7b5977f/fd43b3fe.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid32/p347143d9ce7dde5e5862c0cf68c40814/fd43b401.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid32/p1c64068441b4d77358e6688c389e713c/fd43b402.jpg

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[Cookiebaker]

I agree! I felt stressed just reading your post!! Well, I'm glad to hear that the stress is over & behind you! Does that mean that the owners of Chance took him back for good?? I hope that they will still be able to have a home for him!!!!

[Sudilar]

Great pictures. Wonderful park. Adorable dogs.

[Cincy'sMom]

Glad to hear you and your fur-babies have survived all the recent ordeals of moving and such. The park pictures are beautiful! Relax and take care of yourself!

[Rachel]

Oh Aly, I'm glad you included the walk in the park pictures as they were so calming after all the news of what you've been through. You are just going to have to do better in taking care of yourself and limiting the number of things that you take on. You are young now and you can recoup, but stress will wear you down if you don't find a way to minimize it.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Aly, I'm so glad that you're okay but please try to relax and stop stressing yourself out so much. I'm so glad to hear that Chance's family found him and that Reece is doing better. Now please take better care of yourself and get more sleep too. Your animals need you to be healthy so you can take good care of them.

[zippy-kat]

Glad to hear you are ok, Aly!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Originally posted by Rachel
Oh Aly, I'm glad you included the walk in the park pictures as they were so calming after all the news of what you've been through. You are just going to have to do better in taking care of yourself and limiting the number of things that you take on. You are young now and you can recoup, but stress will wear you down if you don't find a way to minimize it.

I agree. The pics were wonderful to help ease the stress, but you are a very important person. I think you need to be easier on yourself because I could not stand something happening to you.

Those were beautiful pics. It looks like a beautiful park and little Lolly looks so happy and so confindent. Reece is adorable as always :)

[Dixieland Dancer]

Aly please take care of yourself and try to learn to relax more. You can't be any good to Lolly, Reece and Shiloh if you are a bundle of nerves. I will be praying for you.

Glad to hear Chance was rescued before he was PTS.

[ramanth]

What a rollar coaster of a day. :eek:

I'm happy to hear you are doing better now. The furkids really need you so try not to stress out again.

I'm glad Chance was found by his owners. :)

[aly]

Leslie, Lolly does get SO confident when we go to the park. She really, really, really loses all of her fears and inhibitions. Its wonderful to see her like that. I am hoping that one day she will be so confident wherever we go. That would be a nice treat.

She is getting much better though. A maintenance man came in yesterday and she got scared for a minute, but I told her it was okay so she ran and got a toy and started stepping on Reece to make him play :D :D