Hellp, he needs a home

[anna_66]

Look at this guy.
Can you belive he once was forced to spend almost all day, every day in a cage no bigger than him:( Never being loved, let outside and basically starved to death. Look at those brown spots on his rear, they are from where he had to lay in his own feces.

He now lives with a girl I work with, but she can't keep him because where she lives, they don't accept pets. She has until the end of this month to find him a home. Can any of you help? Please!
I went over today & visited with him and you wouldn't belive what a sweet and loving boy he is. He loves to give hugs, knows basic commands like sit and down. He can be let out without running off, he likes to stay right by your side. He is also good with children (she has a 3 yr old son & he's never growled or even tried to bite him). He's not a big barker, she said he hardly ever barks. Basically, he just wants to be loved and held. He is a full blooded English Setter (or so she was told). I was looking on the AKC (http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/engsett.cfm) and it says they don't have any curl, and he does, but he does look like one. They say their temperment is:

Gentle, affectionate, friendly, without shyness, fear or viciousness.

This so sounds like him, he is so gentle. I could go on and on about him, he is soooo sweet.
If you think you would like this guy or know someone who would, please pm, email or tell me in this post.
Here is a couple more pictures of him.

[lovemyshiba]

Oh, what a sweet boy. I pray that he finds a forever home very very soon. Only a few more weeks, and maybe one time one of these pleas can be answered by me. However, Kito doesn't get along with other males very well, so we would be getting a female.
He is a cutie, good luck and thanks to your friend for helping him out.

[mugsy]

Has she contacted ES rescue??? I would be happy to help with transport if she can find a rescue to take him. Poor baby. I hope that idiot spends the last days of his life in a cage where he can't move and has to lay in his own filth. :mad: :mad:

[aly]

I wish I was closer to you :( Good luck and I hope the poor boy can find someone to spoil him for the rest of his life.

[Karen]

I agree, contact English Setter Rescue!

There are rescue contacts here (http://www.esaa.com/rescontact.html) for each state, including one in Ohio!

[anna_66]

Thank you Karen, I tried to pm Molly about what ES rescue was (no I didn't know what ES meant:rolleyes: ) I will see if they can help!

[Anakins mom]

Positive thoughts, prayers and wishes that you get this sweet boy into a good rescue or a forever home.

[Cincy'sMom]

If ES rescue doesn't come through, youmight try sending an email to

Animal House Rescue:
[email protected]

Planned Pethood:
[email protected]

or Purebred Adoption League:
[email protected]

[mugsy]

Let me know if you need anything else done.

[jenluckenbach]

English setters are VERY sweet. !!! I wish him all the luck in the world. Keep looking for a rescue organization to help, I am sure there is someone to help this beautiful dog.

[anna_66]

Hey, thanks for all the good suggestions guys! I'm going to find this sweetheart a home:D

[Logan]

I love it when everyone comes together to help one of these needy souls! Thank you, Anna, and thanks to everyone for the good suggestions. He is gorgeous!!! :)

[aly]

Any luck yet?

[Karen]

Yes, any luck yet? I'm thinking of a freind of mine who was owned by two rescue purebred Pointers, who both died of old age within the past year ...

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Anna, your post made me cry. He is beautiful. And in true canine spirit, still loving and gentle despite such horrible neglect and abuse. I can't imagine the right family isn't out there. Did you try placing an "ad" on www.petfinder.com ?? I've had a lot of luck find and placing dogs through them. Just write what you wrote to us all....Prayers that he finds a loving home very soon.

[anna_66]

I thought I'd wait until tomorrow, see if I got any answer today, but I still haven't. Maybe I will try to call them tomorrow morning. I can't wait much longer, he's running out of time.
Thanks Sandra. If the ES rescue can't do anything for me I will try petfinder tomorrow.
And Karen if you think your friend might be interested just pm or email me & I will give you my #.

[4 Dog Mother]

Anna, do you know how old this dog is? Is he neutered? Amy, do not tell your father I am asking these questions. It is too bad you cannot bring him on Sunday. Not that I would even dream of adopting another dog, no not me!!! Also does he have a name? I wonder if he and Dazzi would get along?????

[anna_66]

Well, he is 2 & not neutered. And his name is Trader:)
And as far as him & Dazzi getting along, I could'nt tell you, but he is a very big & gentle guy:)

[Cincy'sMom]

Amy, do not tell your father I am asking these questions

:D What's it worth to you?

He doesn't look like an Airedale or a weimie to me....

[mugsy]

How about the wrath of mugsy if you tell and Trader doesn't get adopted!! hehehehe <eg>

4Mom...are you seriously considering it?? That would be great. Your family will have saved 2 dogs in 3 weeks!!

[micki76]

Originally posted by mugsy
4Mom...are you seriously considering it?? That would be great. Your family will have saved 2 dogs in 3 weeks!!

Oh My !! Oh Yay!! Fingers and paws crossed!!! :)

[delidog]

Oh!!!!!
Do I see Another Ohio Spotty Rescue unfolding before my eyes?!?!?!?!?!?:eek: :) :D

Amys' Mom....you guys will love him!!!!!
They are great couch potatoes!!!!
I had two liver ones when I was a kid...William and Valentino!!!!!
loved those dogs!!!!( I think thats' where the spot thing began!!!!)
They went everywhere with us!!!!!
they were great with kids and other animals...even cats!!!
He will do his best to please Dazzi!!!!!!!;) :)

Oh Please keep us updated!!!!!!!!!!
Good Luck with Sweet Trader!!!! He deserves a home like yours!!!!

That reminds me...Amy....Hows' the Spot???and the Precious Girls????? all still getting along???Haven't seen you on a lot lately....:)

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh, Tradar is just georgous! What a beautie! I sure wish I could help! I really hope he finds a wonderful home.:) ;)

[anna_66]

If you think you would want Trader or would know someone who would, I could get him to the park this sunday, just let me know!

[delidog]

HMMMMM Park on Sunday?!?!?!

To meet his new Playmates...Possibly new Family Members...If they All get along?????

Theres' a thought....Amy....Mom.......Bring Dazzi,Maybe????
;) :) :D

He is a Real Beauty!!!!!!!!!
and just Looks like such a Happy Guy!!!!!;) :) :D

[anna_66]

I just called the guy from the ES rescue (if that's even what it is:rolleyes: ), I don't think it was any kind of organization. He was something else.
Maybe I will try petfind like Sandra suggested. If anyone has anymore suggestions, please let me know!!!

Well, I posted on Petfinder, hope I get a response, wish me luck!!

[lbaker]

I hope Trader can find his forever home with one of you guys in Ohio but if a rescue group finds a home anywhere near the mid-Atlantic let me know if you need help with transportation... anytime, anywhere. Trader is too too everything to be in distress (but then what dear, gentle dog isn't:()
Laurie

[ramanth]

Even though I can't take him, I'd love to meet Trader at the Dog Park. :D

Fingers and paws crossed that he finds a loving home.

[anna_66]

I may have found him a home in Toldeo, Ohio!!!

Here read the email I received from her:

Hi!
He is gorgeous!!! We have 2 small children ages 2 and 5. We live in Toledo Ohio and have a 2 lot fenced in yard. We also have 164 acres in Camdin MI. We spend most of our time there in the summer and the dogs have free run with remote collars. We have an agility course if he would like to give it a try. Dogs are our whole life I can assure you he will get plenty of attention here. I will try to call you this afternoon Thanks Misty

What do you guys think? Sounds great doesn't it?! I sure hope this comes together! Wish us (him) luck!!!

[Karen]

Sound perfect, good luck!

[tatsxxx11]

OMG!!!!! How did you find them???? They sound PERFECT!!!! Woo hoo, BIG HAPPY DANCE!! Thank you, bless you, thank you Anna!!!:)

[lovemyshiba]

Sounds like doggie heaven!!!! Keep us posted Anna--I hope everything works out!!!!

[lbaker]

Doggie Heaven doesn't even start!!! Oh please let it happen... it would be sooooo perfect. "Dogs are our whole life..." Who is this person and is she a PetTalker? If not.... let's recruit her;) Bless her heart and Anna, bless yours.
Laurie

[anna_66]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11
OMG!!!!! How did you find them????

Well, you silly:p You are the one who told me to check petfinders, right?!

Man, I really, really, really hope this works!!! Everyone pray real hard:D

And I don't think she's a pettalker, but your right, we need to recruit her!

[lovemyshiba]

Fingers, toes, and paws crossed here.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Anna!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's great!!!!!!! I have found 3 dogs for people and helped place 3 dogs for people, through Pet Finder!! I never thought my "ads" would be seen amongst all of the many, but they were, and the homes they went to were terrific! I'm keeping everything crossed here! She sounds like a wonderful match! Yay, Anna!!!!!!!!!! You're a hero!! (heoine, lol!)

[mugsy]

That's so awesome. I hope the vet check and reference checks go well!!! It sounds like he'll be going to a great home if all is well!!

[ramanth]

Wow Anna!!! That's terrific!!! :D

My fingers and Kia's paws are crossed.

[anna_66]

Originally posted by mugsy
That's so awesome. I hope the vet check and reference checks go well!!! It sounds like he'll be going to a great home if all is well!!
Dumb question, I know, but do I call the vet that they go to and get personal refrences or what?

[delidog]

Oh Anna!!! How Wonderful!!!!!!!

You should be very proud of yourself!!!!
shows what a little love and determination can do!!!!
sounds like a doggies' paradise...especially a hunter like a setter!!!!

Please keep us updated!!!

and again Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!
if Amys' mom cannot take him...we'll recruit the new pet talker!!!!

[mugsy]

Anna, I would call the vet that they use and get a reference from them...they usually know best!!

You are an angel for doing this for poor Trader.

[4 Dog Mother]

Anna,

Keep us informed on whether the family in Toledo are going to take Trader. As much as I would like to add him to our family, my husband is not too keen on having a fifth dog. If this family could take him, it sounds like he would have a great life - we don't have as much room for the dogs to run as it sounds like they do - it does sound like doggy heaven!!!

But if it does fall through, let me know. In the meantime, I will continue to work on Carl. It would be great if he could come on Sunday if the other adoption does not work out. It would give us a better idea if he will fit in with our crew.

In some ways it is a great time for us with the dogs, because neither of us are working right now having both been laid off in the last 6 months and have lots of time to spend with them. But money wise it is not the best - vet bills add up just as everything else does. And then sometimes it is just zooy around here with just the four of them. Taggert and Snoopy love to run and chase and Oreo (the 13 year old) loves to bark at them with her high yippy bark.

Please keep us updated as we all pray that Trader goes to a good home whether it be ours or someone elses.

[Cincy'sMom]

Anna,

I don't know much about how this is usually done, but I know a common thing in Dog Rescue is a Home Visit. If someone more familair with Rescue can gives us some guidleines, I am In Toledo and would be willing to help however I can, either with phone calls, a home visit or transport if neccesary.

Hope this works out for Trader :)

[micki76]

Usually we do a Vet check for a reference and a home visit. Occasionally if the Vet check is really really good, we go with just that. We always take the dog to his/her new home instead of meeting up somewhere, but then all of ours are pretty much local.
For the Vet check, make sure they are up to date on vacs and have regular exams. The vet should be familiar with them, preferably not a new vet. One thing you may also want to check with the Vet is whether the prospective family has had several animals come and go. We've actually encountered this and we're not sure if they are "trying out" pets or what's going on. Just a thought.

[aly]

I have experience doing vet calls, personal reference calls, and home checks. PM me or email me if you have any questions!

The vet call is pretty easy. I check that they are up to date on shots, on heartworm prevention, spayed or neutered, etc. Then I ask the vet if he knows the people and his opinion. Most of the time they won't remember the people but sometimes they do have an opinion one way or the other.

When you call the personal references, be sure its not someone related to the family. We ask for 3 references. I pretend I don't know anything about the people and ask questions like if they have any other pets, how often they travel, how many hours they are gone from home per day, what kind of fence they have, if they have kids, are the kids good with animals?

Goooooooooood luck!

(BTW, what's a remote collar??)

[anna_66]

I haven't heard back from her:( She was supposed to call me last night, but no call.
But on the bright side I do have 2 more people that thought they might be interested:) Geez, please let one of these homes be his forever home!

Oh & thanks for the heads up on the vet check and references!

[lbaker]

Do you have an email or phone for them? Maybe they're just rushing around preparing??:( HopeHope:confused: This just really has to work......... keep up the faith
Laurie

[anna_66]

I have an email for them, and already sent one.

I have another woman who lives in Manchester, Ohio inquiring about him. She says she's very interested. I asked for her vets #, or personal refrences, and if she could tell me a little about herself and maybe the hours she works. I feel like I was grilling her, but I want him to go to a good home.
Am I going about this in the right way? I just don't want to be kept hanging waiting for one to come through, if there is another home he could be going to.

[aly]

I think you're doing great Anna. Keep up the good work :)

[sammi]

:) Hope this works out.

[tatsxxx11]

Hoping and praying Anna. I would certainly check out some ref.s, their vet, neighbor, etc. and ask some basic questions about their dog experience, their yard, (fenced, kennel, etc.) daily routine (left home alone most of day, for how long) But, if you don't get a quick response or if they "bristle" at your asking them some basic questions, move on, if you have another potential adopter. Most people who are truly sincere about adopting welcome such questions because they are pleased to know you care where/to whom the dog is going!! Please update when you can. I'm on pins and needles.

[anna_66]

I asked all those questions, but I think she may have thought it too much, oh well, her loss.
But on the other hand...the guy I had talked to said he might know of somone or if not, he might like to take Trader himself. When I sent him the pics he said, Trader looks like a dog he had lost (died) last year. So, if nothing else, he would like to take him. Guess we'll see what happens with this, one way or another, he's getting a home!!!!:D

[micki76]

Keep up the hard work for Trader, Anna. Sounds like you're going about it perfectly. The Vet checks and all the questions and references are supposed to help weed out the wrong ones! :) Stay with it and you'll find Trader the perfect owner. :D

[anna_66]

I think he's got a home:D :D

It's neither one of the other 2 people I was telling you about:rolleyes:

This lady just emailed me, wondering if he was still available. Well of course I said yes & it started from there! She lives with her husband (who is a truckdriver & takes their cocker with him sometimes:) ), and 2 sons (one is 18 & the other, 10), and of course a cocker spaniel, in Manchester, Ohio.
I got her vets name & #, and it all sounds great! He will have a big 4 acre farm to run & play on-I think he will be in heaven:D
They are goat farmers-and yes, I even checked them out on the web, and everything sounds kosher. She gave me all kinds of info, even some I didn't ask for, and said if I wanted more, she would be more than glad to give it to me!
She wanted me to meet her 1/2 way on Saturday morning, but I've asked her if she would be willing to come to Findley on Sunday, that way I don't have to make 2 trips. I'll be talking to her tonight I can't wait!

I was so excited I forgot to tell you...I took Huney over to meet Trader (make sure he wasn't dog aggressive) and OMG! He was sooooo happy. They played a while and then, well, you know what he wanted to do then:rolleyes:

[tatsxxx11]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D That's a person who WANTS this dog!!!:) GREAT work, Anna!! Wooo, hooo! MAKE SURE YOU TAKE PICS!! Feel free to tell the woman about all of us Pet Talkers who will stalk her mercilessly if she doesn't love him to pieces!!;) Yay, Tucker!:)

[Cincy'sMom]

Sounds like the right family has come along! yeah for Trader! Fingers and paws crossed this wroks out!

[anna_66]

Trader has a new forever home! I talked to Barb tonight (his new mommy)! I am sooooo excited! Thanks everyone, and expecially to Sandra for telling me to try Petfinders!

And guess what? For those of you going to the Findlay Dog Park on Sunday, you get to meet him & his new humans!! This is all so great:D And my friend Jennifer (the one with the huskies) is going to bathe & groom him so he looks all pretty for his new mommy!

I'm going to get him tomorrow afternoon & take him down to Jennifers and she will bring him back tomorrow evening. That means he's going to be spending Fri & Sat night with us:eek:
I don't know exactly how this is going to work out, thank goodness we have that kennel outside. Everyone will just have to take turns going in & out of the house. And I'm sure Angus will be sooo stressed by the time Sunday comes, him & dad will lay around, relax & watch nascar:p

I just wanted to let you know what happened and to thank each & every one of you for helping me, help him find a home:D :D
This is from Trader to all of youhttp://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/kiss.gif

[tatsxxx11]

Anna, I could feel your joy jumping from the screen! I'm SO happy for you and for that handsome dude, Trader!!:) Wow, a day of beauty awaits him!!:D I'll bet he'll gave a great time at Camp Anna, too! I wish I lived closer to visit with you all at the Findlay Dog Park:( Have a great time, all! We can't thank you enough for all of your hard work, dear Anna!!:) Yay, Trader's going "home!"

[micki76]

Anna thats the best news I've heard all week!!! Yay for Trader! Takes lots of pics for us :D

[Stenograsaurus]

Hooray for Trader and thank you, Anna, for everything you did to save his life. Hopefully his new owners can join. You'll have to tell her all about this place when you meet her Sunday.

[anna_66]

You know, I think if I'd never joined Pet Talk that I wouldn't feel quite the way I do now; about alot of things. You have all opened my eyes to some of the terrible things in this world (puppymills, etc...) and to some of the most awesome things (finding an animal a good home, etc...)! I'm glad I could help Trader, but I want to say a big
Thank You!
to all my friends who have taught me so much:D

[lovemyshiba]

Anna that is so wonderful!!!
I am so happy that you have found a forever home for dear sweet Trader--you are an angel!!!!!
http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/happy/xyxthumbs.gif to you, Anna.

I didn't really help much, just prayed for dear Trader, but it makes me feel great that he has a home--it really sounds perfect!!!

And, since he is staying with you and going to the dog park, that means we get to see more pictures of him:D

[Dakota's Mommy]

That's great to hear! I'm so happy for Trader. I'm looking forward to meeting him and his humans, along with everybody else going, at the dog park in 2 days. Wow, it's really come quickly. See everybody there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, another pup finding a good home, yeah!

[ramanth]

WOOHOOOOO!!!!!!

That is so wonderful Anna!!!

I can't wait to meet Trader. :D

[Cincy'sMom]

Yeah for Trader!!! Can't wait to meet him Sunday!

I wonder how many 100's of animals Karen and Paul have helped save just by creating Pet Talk? I just for me joining here, I have found out about transports and have done a few to help doggies get tot heir rescues, and of course, if I hadn't met Molly through PT, she wouldn't have told me about Spot...now there is Trader and I know there tons of other animals who have been saved, directly or indirectly because of PT. Yet another reason to thank Karen and Paul!

[tikeyas_mom]

what an awsome looking dog, I love him. I wish I lived on my own then I would take him, but I live in Canada sorry :(.. good luck with finding him a good home though :)

[anna_66]

Today his new family came to the park & picked him up:) They seem like real nice people who will take good care of him, I sure hope they do because he really deserves it.
Here's a pic of them all

She said she will keep me updated on how he's doing & send some pictures sometime, I hope she does!

[lovemyshiba]

What a great ending to the story, Anna!!!! I'm sure you are very proud of yourself!! They certainly look happy (and cold), and I hope Trader has a wonderful, happy life!!!!
I hope she keeps you updated, we want to be too!!!!

[captain]

YOU ARE THE GREATEST!!!!

Congrats to you for finding him such a great home!!! The fact that they drove to the Pet Talk Dog Park day would have been daunting, but they were prepared to do it!!!!

I hope they keep you posted too (and us OF COURSE!!!

[micki76]

All your hard work for Trader has paid off!! I'm so glad Anna!! You're a wonderful person for going the extra mile for him.

I just love a happy ending! :D

[Dakota's Mommy]

It was great to see Trader go home with his forever home. Thanks for doing the work to make that happen!

[tatsxxx11]

YOU should be so proud of yourself!!!:) Such a nice looking family! And precious Trader looks happy too!! I hope they keep in touch...You're a hero!!!:) THANK YOU ANNA!!

[anna_66]

This is an email I received from Barb today, so glad she's keeping in touch!

Hi Anna,
I have changed trader's name to tucker. He is doing great. He is running and playing and has a lot more energy. He and my springer are getting along better, I still don't leave them by themselves. They seem to be doing less growling so hopefully over time they will work out who is boss.

He is so sweet and is so good. He never messes all day long, he waits until I get home to go out.

Barb


Sounds like the boy is doing good:D

[4 Dog Mother]

Thanks for the update Anna! Sounds like "Tucker" is doing well. Everyone here is still adjusting to Jack but each day gets a little better and I guess when an older dog is added to the family it just takes some time on everyone's part. I am so glad Trader found a good forever home.

[anna_66]

Originally posted by 4 Dog Mother
Thanks for the update Anna! Sounds like "Tucker" is doing well. Everyone here is still adjusting to Jack but each day gets a little better and I guess when an older dog is added to the family it just takes some time on everyone's part. I am so glad Trader found a good forever home.
Yep, & so am I:) I was just telling Mark about Jack & he's glad to hear that you took him, he needed a good forever home too:D

[tatsxxx11]

Thanks, Anna! Sounds like they really love him! Now paws crossed that the puppers will work out their "issues!" Let us know if you hear more!:)

[captain]

What great news!!!

It is great that Barb is keeping you (AND US!!!) updated!

You are the best for saving that boy!!

[anna_66]

Here's an email I got from his mom:

Hi,
Tucker is doing great. He is happy as a lark. He is still the big baby that wants to sit in your lap all the time. His teeth are looking really good and I brought him up to date on all his shots. He lives for his bones and playing outside.

Thanks for asking.
Barb

Just thought I'd let you know the big guy is doing great:D

[Cincy'sMom]

Yeah for Tucker!!! I am glad he is enjoying his new home :)

[Sudilar]

Wonderful, wonderful news!! Thanks for the update!!

[tatsxxx11]

What a happy ending!:) I could cry, thinking of where he was at just weeks ago, and how happy and healthy he is now:) Thanks again to all who made this possible! Yay, Tucker!:D