Another Rescue Effort

I am trying my hardest to find Roxey a home. But I am not succeeding. The situation with Roxey being at my friend's house is stressful. I am having to go to both houses during lunch to let them out. Plus, I am having to take them both on walks at separate times, etc...

I took her on Saturday morning to Petsmart with the Society of Humane Friends and we had no luck. I have e-mailed dozens of people in reponse to Dog Wanted ads, and no one has replied even to say no thanks.

She needs to get spayed but will require care and attention which I can not provide at this moment. My whole department is out of town for this week and I am having to do everything by myself at work. In addition to that, I am working on my Thesis for my masters, plus having rowing practice with the kids on Tuesday nights.

I have been feeling weak and sick this morning. I hope I am not coming down with something.

Is it possible for Andrew to have Drake again for a week or so to help you out. That way Roxey could stay at your place again while you continue to look for a permanent home for her. The only other suggestion I can think of is a no kill shelter. :(

Andrew is considering the option of Drake coming to Alabama for a while. Andrew lives in an apartment and hate that Drake has to be kept inside at all time unless he is out with him. But it is a possibility.

She will stay at my friend's house till I can find her a permanent home if that is neccessary. I will deal with the stress and being tired until then.

Roxey looks like such a sweet dog. I hope you find her a good permanent home, soon. I know the situation becomes more stressful as the days go by :( . I wish I had room for a third pup, but my apartment is busting at the seems, as it is. I'm partial to black lab mixes (and goldens) and I know Jake and Addie would love her. :(

She will be forever greatful for all the kindness you have shown to her. Good luck. We will be thinking about you all.

I tired to get the next door neighbor of my friend's to walk Roxey and she wanted to charge me $20.00 a day. So I said no way!

I still am going to both houses to take care of both dogs during lunch and then when I get home. Drake gets his morning runs and my brother walks him in the evenings.

Still no luck finding her a home. I am not sure how much longer I can keep up running back and forth between my house and my friend's.

Just wanted to update you on the situation. Oh, and I had a dream that Drake and Roxey got along. That sure was a dream.

Souraya, I pray that your efforts will be rewarded with a good home for Roxey.

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Originally posted by DoggiesAreTheBest
I tired to get the next door neighbor of my friend's to walk Roxey and she wanted to charge me $20.00 a day. So I said no way!

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$20!!! That is outrageous for walking!!! I just talked to a dog sitter about watching the girls while we are in Florida and see charges $15/day/dog And for that she will keep the dogs at your house, her house or stop over, water your plants, get you mail, basically make your house look lived in. $20 for a walk is unreal!!!

I hope you find something soon. She is such a beautiful dog!

Poor Roxey and Souraya. I hope this situation gets a solution soon! Roxey is in my prayers.

What have you heard lately on Roxey finding a new home? Sounds like you have so many things going on at once. Is she a mellow dog?

Souraya,

I find myself going back to look at Roxey's picture at
least once a day. If you lived closer, I would say bring
her over now. She has the sweetest, most innocent,
loving looking eyes I've ever seen. I think Buddy would
like her because I like her so much.(I know that doesn't
make any sense) , but I feel they could get along. It's such
a big step to take from a distance, so to speak. If it comes
down to it, please let me know if Roxey becomes impossible
to keep any longer. Thanks, Liz .

Liz, that would be perfect!!! Mike and I could come down and visit you and Buddy and get to see Roxey too!! You know it wouldn't be all THAT difficult. Just get a rescue wagon going!! She would be perfect for you!!

Liz,

Roxey hasn't been impossible to keep, but my situation has made it very difficult to take care of both dogs in two separate locations. I miss Roxey and wish she could stay with me all the time while I was trying to find her a home, but Drake is not ready to accpet another dog into our home. They play fine on neutral territory, but if she comes into our yard, he gets pretty angry. I guess he can sense how much his Mommy loves her!

If you are interested in Roxey, I am sure we can find a way to get her to you. I did have an offer yesterday for a home for her, but the people wanted her to be an outdoor dog and I couldn't have that. I asked where would Roxey be if it rained, and they answered in her dog house. I immediately thanked them for contacting me and told them I had others to consider and would let them know soon. I will call tomorrow and tell them NO!

Oh that would be wonderful if Roxey could come to live with Liz and Buddy. I don't know if you occasionally get over to the cat boards, but my daughter's ragdoll cat, Gabriel, was recent re-homed to a Pet Talker, Sasvermont! SAS was vacationing in the Philadelphia area and the morning of the transfer we took a one hour ride to hook up with her at an easy to find location. Where there's a will there's a way! It has worked out just beautifully!! It all started with a post such as this one and now they are all living happily ever after. I know Roxey would be in excellent hands living with any Pet Talker and it would be like giving her to a member of the family! ;)

Pam, I too think that any pet would have a great home with a Pet Talker. I will go and read up on that thread about Gabriel.

Liz, if you get to take Roxey and you need someone to ride with you to pick her up, let me know, I'll come down and go with you.

Ohhhhh.........This is beginning to sound like a rescue event............:) :) (fingers crossed, paws, too)

It is exciting!

I am hoping for the best for Roxey. :D

Souraya, I wish I could help you with Roxey. Don't you sometimes wish your dog could speak english so you can tell him to be nice to the girl just until you can find her a home!?!?! I think Drake has Only Child Syndrome :)

I wish you the best of luck in finding her a home. And who knows, maybe Liz can take her afterall. She's a gorgeous girl!

Yeah, I do wish he spoke English, or French, or even Arabic. Anything so he could understand what I am trying to do. He does have Only Child Syndrome and I have been working very hard with him daily to try and over come that.

I do not want Liz to think I am pressuring her into taking Roxey. But if she wants her and thinks Buddy would like a playmate, I am sure we can find a way to get her there :)

Maybe another person here can get involved in the transfer? It is not always easy, and often takes lots of time - sometimes weeks to work out the details, but not necessarily!

I wish you guys lots of luck - and where there is a will there is a way.

It may not work out perfectly, but just so it works out is GOOD! It is so nice being "of help" to a fellow Pet Talker! And I think the comfort the person giving away the pet has, is incredible! I am sure Robyn and Pam are so darn happy that Gabe the Monster kitty is adjusting just perfectly at my home. He has been such a sweet guy so far. I think he needed to get knocked down a peg or two and not be the king kitty, and so now he is sharing the top spot with Graemer.

Anyway, keep working on this and hey, I bet it will have a happy ending!

:D

I just read this post and Roxey is just beautiful, like Liz looking at her eyes and face, she looks so calm and sweet. I am praying that she does find a wonderful forever home soon, Souraya we all thank you for taking this beautiful sweet dog in until she does find that home.
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry

Souraya,

Hi. Sorry I am so late in answering your response to my
P.M. about how Roxey is with kitties. I kind of thought she
might get along with them, or be taught to, since she is so
very sweet & mellow. I have been under the weather for
the last few days, due to a bad reaction to a bee sting. I
saw the Dr. yesterday and am now taking an RX that should
help, but it makes me VERY sleepy.
I feel that I should not take Roxey for myself because of
several factors. One is my age and the other is Buddy's age
and medical problems. He doesn't "play" anymore, no running
jumping, fetching balls or anything like he used to do. I'm
just grateful he can walk on his own. At my age, I think
I should look around for an older dog who does not require
a lot of the normal exercise like a younger one does. Roxey
is indeed a Sweetheart, and would make an excellent family
friend for a younger couple, or single person. I pray with all
my heart the she finds that home where she can be loved for
the treasure that she is. Thanks so much for all you do for
the lost & homeless dogs of this world. Liz & Buddy.

Roxey got a bath yesterday after Draker went home with Andrew. She is such a sweet heart! I am happy she can stay with me for a while now.

Last night, a coworker of mine called and said that his best friend was interested in Roxey. I posted a sign on out bulletin board in the lunch room and he saw it. His friend has 2 kids, 6 and 9, and they want an adult dog! I told David to tell them I needed to speak with their vet first.

Well, they called me this morning at 7:30! From NY! They will be back tomorrow and I will take Roxey there to check out their yard and interview them. I also called their Vet and he said they had had a senior dog that passed away a year ago. The dog was always healthy and never missed a shot, heartworm pill, or flea preventative!!

Keep your fingers and paws crossed for Roxey!

Souraya, that is wonderful news! So Drake is in Alabama with Andrew and Roxey is staying with you? That will ease the burden a little for this week at least.
I hope this new family works out for Roxey! Does the family live in Georgia or NY?

The family lives in Georgia. They have been in New York for the past week visiting relatives.

I too hope that this works out. From what I understand from my coworker, the mother doesn't work and stays home all day! She is supposedly very active and so Roxey with get plenty of exercise.

Prayers are on their way.

AWESOME NEWS!! Fingers and paws crossed here! :D

Souraya,

Oh, this news sounds so good for Roxey !!! As I said when
we talked on Saturday, Roxey is such a Sweetie & she
deserves the very best home with more active folks. I'm
keeping fingers crossed & praying really hard that this home
will work out for her. They will be lucky to get such a Sweet
girl. All the Best, Liz & Buddy.

Souraya,

It sounds like a perfect match to me!! Great work!

We'll be keeping fingers and paws crossed that everything works out for the sweet girl :)

Sounds like a good match for Roxey. I hope it works out!

I'm so pleased for you and Roxey and her new family. I can't wait to hear how it goes. YOU GO ROXEY!!!:D

Sounds like a match to me, too!! Hope it works out!

Souraya, I think you've got the golden touch when it comes to recuing and rehoming doggies. Roxy is just inches away from a forever home. Hurray!

It sounds like "a plan" to me. I will give you all my positive thoughts in hopes that it will all work out. The family DOES sound just like the perfect fit!

Keep us posted!

You ARE an Angel!

:D

Update please!!

Well, I went to visit the family who is interested in Roxey. I really liked them, and they were so nice. On our way home, I got a call on my cell phone from a lady who seen my ad on Petfinder and was interested in Roxey.

She and her husband live on a 10 acre piece of land right on a HUGE lake. They have an 11 year son and the mom works from home. I am going to try and see them early next week and compare homes.

All of a sudden, everyone wants Roxey!!!

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Originally posted by DoggiesAreTheBest

All of a sudden, everyone wants Roxey!!!

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HOORAY!!!! I'll pray it works for the best of the two homes! :D

Hey Souraya ~

You've found TWO worthy homes for Roxey - but only have one Roxey?

Easy fix - just run out and find another Homeless Dawggie - can be Roxey II :D.

First Family gets Roxey I; and the Second Family gets Roxey II! No problem here!

Then next week, it's Roxey III :rolleyes:

He!He!He! Phred, I was actually thinking of taking the family that doesn't get Roxey to the shelter and ask if they want to adopt one from there. I hope they go for the idea.

Good idea Souraya!! I hope it all goes well...she deserves a forever home soon!! You go girl!!