A Plea for HELP!!

This is a truly heroic tale of rescue. Just finding Bowser had to be a daunting task, but Phred prevailed through sheer determination. I'm thinking that Cinder and Smoke have one tired Pa tonight.

I am new here, and this is only the second thread I have read.
And all I can say is......You people are a real inspiration !!!
What a fantastic response, and marvelous help you are.
Phred must have wings and a halo. Thank you Phred (I'm not sure I spelled your name right, but you know who I mean !)
I have the feeling that I will be back to this site soon, and often.
God bless you all. .......zuki

Phred, if you get on PT could you please tell me how big the dog is? Is it classified as a Small (Pomeriania), Medium (Sheltie), Large (Dalmation), X-Larfe (Great Dane) [Thanx BCBlondie for the help.]

Thanx a bunch. Congrats to Midnight who has found a wonderful home!

And Phred all I can say is You are the best!

Ashley

Actually Ash we are trying to find OH rescues as Phred has put in enough miles already but THANKS so much!!!

I would like to nominate this as THREAD OF THE YEAR!

Oh, I know, this is only January 12th - 13th east coast time.
But how could you top this?

I just signed on a while back, went right to this thread and I have been sitting here on the edge of my seat and crying through all of the posts.

As much as I love Tonya and Phred..........all I can think of now is this beautiful dog, Bowser, and my heart just fills right up. Can you imagine how happy this puppy must be?

I just let out a WHOOP when I read that Phred had found him, had him in the car and was back on the way home.

Karen and Paul, doesn't this just make you bust your buttons with pride - that your starting this site - has brought together so many wonderful people - who LOVE animals?

Tonya, I could give you a huge bear hug.........and Phred......you are supposed to "close" those wings - it makes getting through doors a lot easier;)

MOFF, I think we have found one that "can walk on water!"

We're **HOME** ~ All Safe & Sound!! :D

We'll - SUMMA "US" are home...
Cinder & SmokeMutt ARE doing their sleep-ober at Unka Pat's house
up the street with Cali Pup.

I *HAD* an hour's worth of Trip Tails all composed when
*@#$%&@* Windows blew up and it all vanished! :mad:

Short & Sweet -

BOWSER is HERE -
All camped out onna lil Ruggy on the front porch,
tucked up in the corner at the front door.
(CHAINED to the front porch for his security!)
It's 58 degrees here overnight;
and he has enuff FURRRRR for 20 BELOW!

He's been makin *Zzzzzz's for almost two hours now;
and hasn't *budged* off the rug nor made a *peep*! :)

Midnight, da KAT,
took one look at Butch, da Dawg Ketcher's West Virginnie style
Porta Prison and announced to all that She was STAYIN wiff
da Ole Lady at Bowser's old Homestead! :rolleyes:

Back to Bowser Boy ~
He NEEDS a *baff*!! REALLY NEEDS a Baff!!

Tomorrow we'll be trying to schedule him into either a
Dawggie Warsh or a Car warsh;
and into da White Coat's place for some overdue *shots*! :eek:

THANKS for all the Supporting PURRayers & Good Vibes -
they Helped!!

Pix & Tails tomorrow... da Bus Driver is WAY past Tiurd! :p

PS:

THANKS for the offers of Munnie -
but Don't you DARE!!

We'll wait till he's all *spiffed* and safely in a New Howze
before we worry about any money!!

;) Niterz!

/s/ Bowser Boy anna Bus Driver :cool:

Nite Phred, sleep tight!

<toss> <turn> ...
:mad:

<go check onna New Kid onna Porch>

<peeks out window>

:eek: He hasn't *moved*!
Is he - izzy - izzy ... OK???????

<opens door gently>

:eek: Sez Bowser!!!!
<Zoooom> goes Bowser off da porch!

Welllll... Yes, he WAS ok...

I "reel" him back up onna porch; he runs off again.

<get BIG Bisquit>
He *ignores it* - won't even *lick* it! :(

*Finally* stays ON porch... <ponders> Bisquit...

He's spent 10 minutes trying to *cover* it on the concrete porch! :(

Using his nose as a Shovel ~ <dig> <shove>, <dig> <shove>,
<sweep> right, <sweep> left <dig>, <sweep> ...

OH, I HOPE he's not really <rubbin> his poor nose on the concrete! :(

I was ready to try taking the Bisquit away from him when
he gave up the *hide-it* routine...
Now if he'll just curl up on the rug...

(Memo)
Just because YOU can't sleep is NO reason to wake up da Poor DAWG! :(

A quiet "good morning" to what must be two of the east's most tuckered-out souls. I hope everyone was able to get settled in and a peaceful few hours of shut-eye.

From a couple of the tales, it sounds like Bowser's feelings get hurt easily!

The groomin' ladies might "rest easier" knowing that Mom has personally given Bowser baths before... he's fairly easy to bathe. :D

Phred, the list of names/numbers I told you I'd email you will have to take a backseat until this afternoon or tomorrow morning (right now it's a 65 page mess of uncoherency). In the midst of the Bowser adventure, I completely FORGOT about school starting up on Monday... just checked my school email and, I have homework due tomorrow AM! :eek: So, if I can get that out of the way this morning, I'll work on the list this afternoon and get it sent to you ASAP.


{{A million thank you's could never be enough!}}

Good luck at the white coats, Bowser!

Oh My Dog!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek:

I just saw this thread!!!!

We have always known how special Phred,Zippy and Pet Talk are....But I am Amazed!!!!

You Go Phred!!!!

:) :D :) :D

I am Speechless!!!

Waiting for a Pupdate!!!
After you get some well deserved rest!!!

Congrats on your Forever Home Midnight!!!!

Zippy,You don't Even want to hear My thoughts on "E"!!!!!!!!!:mad: :mad: :mad:

Karen,
I don't know if you want to Copy this in General....
So that MORE people See what a Wonderful Place Pet Talk is....and What Amazing Pet Lovers there are here!!!
Show them what Pet Talk is ALL About!!!

You & Paul Must be So Proud to have Started Pet Talk!!!!

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Originally posted by shais_mom
Actually Ash we are trying to find OH rescues as Phred has put in enough miles already but THANKS so much!!!

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Ok, I was just wondering because 2 people have contacted me looking for dogs. One looking for a small to medium dog of any age. And another Person wants to adopt an older dog because they are older and don't want to deal with puppy hood. They said 10 was not to old for them. I told them both I might have dog, but I will go ahead and give them a call back before I head off to school, I can understand not wanting to travel after already going so far.

Good Luck Phred and post pics if you can. Only being able to see one pic of the cutie is torture! :D

Ashley

I've just spend the past few minutes reading though this whole thread and right now I'm not ashamed to say that I'm crying like a baby. :( :(

I'm happy that Midnight has a furrever home. I'm happy that Phred and Bowser made it home safely and Bowser will finally get the love he deserves. I'm sure he misses Gampa's love very much.

This whole story just reinforces that Pet Talk is more than a community of people who love pets. Phred is a shining example of an angel who drops everything to go out of his way to help out a friend in need and rescue a pet at the same time. "Gawd" has truly blessed us all with your presence here on earth. I wish I could meet you or even talk to you. Hugs to you.

...and {{{HUGS}}} to my Lil Sis Zippy. I miss you so much and can hardly wait for July to roll around.

Gini: I agree.....a good nomination for Thread of the Year 2005.

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phone rings in heaven:
hello? God?
dis is moff's kids again. mawmee always says it's only polite ta say tank u when somebody does u a favor.

TANK U for bringing r favorite firefighter home safe to da prayer pups and katt. an TANKS for da katt Midnights new home! an Tanks for letting da Bowser be ok. we bet u will find him a wunderful new home soon too!

Is dat thunder? oh, just miz Sophie bunny doing a happy tHuMpZ dance all obber da rainbow bridge. kissies ta her, pleaze?

love
leonardo, chester, grandma, luke, and mawmee too!:D

Now Donna how is David going to feel about this Phred thing. You greedy girl 2 PT men . (clucks teeth shaking head and smiling huge)
I 'm so glad the twosome made it home safe and sound. Too bad maybe one of Ash's people would due and it would be a great Pt adventure.

Phred called me as they were walking out of the beauty shop and Bowser had been bathed, weighed, nails clipped, and ears cleaned! Said he wasn't very happy but was quite mellow.
He weighed 30 pounds pre bath. Figgered he might weigh about 29 now! :)
Most of the stink is off - but if you inhale deeply enough you might still smell a wiff of barnyard, but that could attribute to his old collar.
Has an appointment with Dr. Mike tomorrow at 10 am.
They are on the way to buy a new bed and a new collar.
He is going to take him to Unka Pat's to meet the kidz on neutral ground and they will probably keep them overnite again but Unka Phred is supposed watch Callie this weekend. Might be interesting on the Morris Ranch this weekend!!! ;)

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I don't know if you want to Copy this in General....
So that MORE people See what a Wonderful Place Pet Talk is....and What Amazing Pet Lovers there are here!!!
Show them what Pet Talk is ALL About!!!

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Actually, Deli, this has been on my mind so I think I will do it instead of Karen, I hope that is ok with her. :D

EDIT
RACHEL beat me too it!!! :D

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Originally posted by Aspen and Misty
Ok, I was just wondering because 2 people have contacted me looking for dogs. One looking for a small to medium dog of any age. And another Person wants to adopt an older dog because they are older and don't want to deal with puppy hood. They said 10 was not to old for them. I told them both I might have dog, but I will go ahead and give them a call back before I head off to school, I can understand not wanting to travel after already going so far.

Good Luck Phred and post pics if you can. Only being able to see one pic of the cutie is torture! :D

Ashley

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Ash, I do thank you for your help. And while "furever home" is the ultimate goal of this mission, in order to reach that goal we've got to determine:

(1) Is he healthy? While he might look ok physically, there's always the potential for illness. IF there is a serious illness, what are the options and what is more humane for Bowser?

(2) How is his attitude? For the most part, he still sounds like the Bowser I knew/remember. But under stressful circumstances and situations, attitudes can change.

Until these two things are "figured out," we don't know what kind of home he'd be best in.


Please don't get me wrong, I HONESTLY appreciate your intentions. But, to be blunt, you haven't given them the full picture of Bowser; certainly this isn't through any fault of your own. I haven't taken the time to write about Bowser as I knew him.


This evening I'll try to post about Bowser's life and temperment prior to moving into E's abode. Perhaps then Phred can chime in and add to what he's seen in Bowser (temperment wise) thus far.

Rachel has already posted a link, Staci! Just an FYI!!

Way to go Phred!! He sounds darling and his picture (even though older) is so cute.

I'm hoping that his vet check comes out okay and that a home can be found for him.

*HUGS*
:D

Phred, Zippy and everyone involved - you guys are AWESOME!!!


(((HUGS)))

Julie

What a wonderful act of charity.

*Blows kiss to Phred* You sure are one in a million. :D

Zippy - The one person who contacted me looking for a smaller dog I told her that I didn't know how tall or how small this dog was but that I would find out for her. I also told her that the dog needed a good bathing and was going to see the vet today and that I could tell her more about him later if she was still interested.

The other person wanted an older dog and I mentioned The Dalmation and she said that he sounded nice and then I mentioned Bowser. I told her that as of now he is in Ohio and that he needs a bath and he is going to the vet and that I can give her more information later if she was still interested.

So no, I didn't give them a full picture of Bowser, I didn't give them any picture of him. Only that he was a male, and that he needed a bath and was going to the vet. I never told either person about his temperment or what his personality was like as I do not give false information to people who come to me looking for my services. I'm not afreid to say to someone "I do not know what this dog is like, but I can find out for you if you would like me to." if I truly do not know what the dog is like.

Anyway, I have called them both back and told them that Bowser was in Ohio and that the person who rescued him didn't want to travel down here after such a long trip to save him, they both understood.


Ashley

God Bless all of the angels (especially Phred) who made this happen. Tears of joy falling.....

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Originally posted by Aspen and Misty
Zippy - The one person who contacted me looking for a smaller dog I told her that I didn't know how tall or how small this dog was but that I would find out for her. I also told her that the dog needed a good bathing and was going to see the vet today and that I could tell her more about him later if she was still interested.

The other person wanted an older dog and I mentioned The Dalmation and she said that he sounded nice and then I mentioned Bowser. I told her that as of now he is in Ohio and that he needs a bath and he is going to the vet and that I can give her more information later if she was still interested.

So no, I didn't give them a full picture of Bowser, I didn't give them any picture of him. Only that he was a male, and that he needed a bath and was going to the vet. I never told either person about his temperment or what his personality was like as I do not give false information to people who come to me looking for my services. I'm not afreid to say to someone "I do not know what this dog is like, but I can find out for you if you would like me to." if I truly do not know what the dog is like.

Anyway, I have called them both back and told them that Bowser was in Ohio and that the person who rescued him didn't want to travel down here after such a long trip to save him, they both understood.


Ashley

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I offer an apology to you then, Ashley; I misinterpreted your post.

Tonya, please don't apoligize! I just don't want you to think I'm giving out false information. :) Nothing to apoligize for, just a misunderstanding!!

Ashley

Thanks Shais'Mom.....
I wasn't sure if I should add the thread or not...Maybe you know the Head Bunny better than I do!!!

But Thanks for The Thoughts!!!
I think everybody on this board should know about this Pet Talk Rescue!!!

Depending on Doc Mike's evaluation.. if Ash has some furever home that is interested, I will do a drive-up. Let's just let Phred do the evaluation and find out if there is a nearby place. I now will drive to the end of the earth for Bowser, I have become very much.. involved.

FINALLY!!!!!!
I tore apart my whole closet looking for my photo albums and they were underneath my nose the whole time. :rolleyes:

Ain't he a cutie?
http://webpages.acs.ttu.edu/tofisher/Bowser_puppy.jpg
He was all ears! :D

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Originally posted by moosmom
Did Midnight get a furrrever home???

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Yes, she did! :D

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Originally posted by lbaker
Depending on Doc Mike's evaluation.. if Ash has some furever home that is interested, I will do a drive-up. Let's just let Phred do the evaluation and find out if there is a nearby place. I now will drive to the end of the earth for Bowser, I have become very much.. involved.

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I would be willing to meet you half way. However, both homes have already been contacted and told he will not be avaible. I also will not mention him to anyone else untill Zippy and Phred offically say it is ok for me to do so. That way no more Confusion happens.

Ashley

Wow, what an amazing story.

I hope Bowser finds a loving forever home. I'm sure he and his story will melt hearts :)

Just look at you sweet pup! Who woulda thunk that you would be quite so famous in your later years.

Bowser, you have no idea how many Aunts and Uncles that you have. For sure, one wonderful Aunt and one spectacular Uncle.

Don't let his wings make you afraid......and that halo? Well, you will get used to it.

Awww!!! Zippy!!!

Would you just Look at that Cute Pupper,Bowser!!!!

Absolutely Adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope all Goes Well at the White Coats!!!

Had to change my post from a few secs ago. If Ash has a home that needs Bowser, and it's a matter of a few hours drive from OH to PA. Baby, I'm there. This dog has become a mission from doG for me. Let me help.

or - how we managed to blow the WHOLE Day!

Doesn't ANYbuddie just ANSWER their phone!? :mad:

FINALLy got through to "Amimal Charity - the in-city rescue place...
No Vet till next Thursday, but the Beauty Shoppe was willing to
take on the Hilly-Billy for an estimated $25.
Two other "groomers" never answered.

Bev at Doc Mike's White Coat Place listened and said:
How's bout 10:45 AM, Tomorrow? We'll BE there!

Noon atta Beauty Shoppe...
Bowser Boy didn't zaktly rush rite in; but followed me in
after he ran outta *pee* markin up the front of the building.

Chief Beautician Mr. Stacey gave him the ole eyeball and said
just a "warsh & blow" otta do - no cuttin required.

Enroute to the Warsh Rack, we hopped on the scale and signed in
at a whopping 30 pounds!

"BB" was lifted into the wash rack - an elevated retired standard tub -
and endured the pre-warsh Power-Wash with only a Deep *sigh*
and sad-eye looks. (Escape foiled by an IN-tub tether!)

Soappie Tyme...
Stacey pulled every Jug on his shelf and whipped up a concoction
that prolly would have :eek: removed paint;
applied same and *rubbed it in*!
(I was hoping the Kid's ears & tail wouldn't fall off!)

Tyme for the Power Rinse...
<Rinse> <rinse> <rinse> ...
After what seemed an eternity, *clean* water began to appear!
(Never mind what the stuff at the drain looked like!) :p

OMG! He's got some WHITE on him!!

Tyme for the JET-Dry -
Hi-Volume, *noisy* blower through a 2" tube...
I thought we'd have to pull BB down off the ceiling - but he
just looked *nerbus* as the water flew off.

Next to the BLOW-Dryer -
dawg-sized box with a grilled door - and three hoses hung
on the door coming from another blower...
Not quite as "windy" as the Jet-Dryer.
BB looked *wurried*, but I stuck my fingers in and *scritched* on his
chinny-bone while we waited for results.

On to the Slicker Table for a *fluff* follewed by a <sniff test>.
Stacey did a :rolleyes: and though a dab of perfume might
be called for... ("Dab" = almost empty the squirt bottle!)
I guess reekin like a French Ho is better than stinkin like a barnyard!

Ear Warsh and manicure were the final steps.
Ears were really very clean - and he showed no flinching while Stacey
swabbed away. Nails were "longish" but even the dew claws weren't
overgrown. He no longe Tap Dances on every step!

Throughout the entire "Extreme Makeover", Bowser NEVER "Grrrr'd",
showed teeth, or "snapped". :)

Out front, the Bowser Boy paused an "washed" the building again!
As we headed to the Movin Van (car) - he appeared to have a
"Bit of a Bounce" to his gait! :D

Next stop = Wally's-Mart for sum "stuff"...
New padded bed/pad for the basement bedroom;
New BRITE Red Collar (needs a "trim" - he's only got a 13" neck
under all that FLUFF!)
(Discovered his old collar STINKS as bad as he did!
Gotta trim & fit the new one before he gets *contaminated*!)
New Cable-style tie-out - he seemed to hang up the chain last night
and wouldn't *pull* it loose.

Last Stop = Unka Pat's Place to say Howdy to Cinner & Smokey!
That was almost a non-event!
Cinder came outside first ~ <sniff> <sniff> <WAGG> <<WAGG>
Added Smokey ~ <sniff> <sniff> <WAGG> <WAGG>
:)
Hope it's that *mellow* when we all Re-Gathur here at the Ranch tomorrow!

Home Again - Home Again (Bowser Boy an Me)...
Since he got "damp" at the Meet & Greet (the RAINS have returned
after a 62+ & SUNNIE Day); I thought we'd try out the cable tie
and let him eat supper then "dry out" on the veranda...
On & Off the porch with NO hang-ups several times.
"OK, Bowsie, *KNOCK* if ya wann come in."

I just *checked* on him with a *peek* out the window...
Cable leads off the porch and back up the steps to a *curled* ball
at the door. All is well!
OH, MY... rainey drops onna steps...
OH for the LUVVA...!! WET Dawggie Printz frum the steps to the
*curled* ball... <opens door> <feels dawg>

I don't think he was THAT wet at the Beauty Shoppe!

I guess he "LIKES" rain!
Where's my hare dryer!??
:rolleyes:

/s/ da Bus Drive

How I've missed this thread I'll never know:o

Wow what a rescue from you Phred, your quite the hero:D

Sounds like a full day was blown but well worth it!
Did ya get any pics to show us of the new, clean, smelling good guy?!

Such a good day for Bowser Boy - now he smells as handsome as he looks, I bet! Gosh oh boy, what a good boy he was to put up with all of that washing and drying and fussy and even the perfoooom. Good boy, Bowser!

Thanks still, Phred, for being a good doggie friend. Glad Cinder and Smokey were pretty okay with him!

Aw, Bowser, I bet it's not that you LIKE rain; I bet it's just what you had to get used to and it makes you feel at home.

Come in out of the rain, sweetie. It's ok, now.

I did take a few *snapz* at Dawg Ketcher Butch's "Ranch" -
a few with Bowser Boy and Butch; and a few I "snapped" as
we were leaving and climbing up to the car through the
"Dawg Yard". I didn't want to appear rude by obviously taking
pics (Butch & Wifey ARE *NICE* Folks!!);
but I WAS thinkin "NO one will EVER believe me!"

I Did take snapz of Bowser at the Beauty Shoppe;
and WAS going to take some of him on the Front Veranda...
Till he got home SOAKED and lookin like a drowned rat!

We've still gotta set-up his bunkroom inna basement
(move stuff OUTTA *pee* range);
RE-dry and re-fluff him;
then try to get him to LOOKIT the CAMERA!!

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Now regarding the NEW Home efforts for Bowser Boy ~

It's NOT going to be easy to find him a GOOD, Loving Home
for a lot of reasons...

I don't know if he's Potty trained - and he's a "marker"!

He hasn't spent much time on a Leash - he's a bit of a "puller".

He's about 9-10 years old and is prolly starting to "slow down" -
he's a bit "stiff" in the rear end his eyes appear a bit "cloudy".

"Commands" seem to be heard as a foreign language...
"Sit", "Down", "Come", "Stay" really don't seem to register with him.

And so far he doesn't take ANY interest in "treets" -
he either ignores or tries to bury them.
(Last nite's *Bisquit* was laying where he "buried it".)

I fear he'll "bolt" given the chance...
At Pat's he jerked the rope out of my hand and took off like a shot! :eek:
After a 75' run, I caught up to him because he STOPPED to check a smell!
If I open the car door to let him out;
he's a bit TOO eger to hop out -
and doesn't stop till the leash gets tight!

I'd bet for the last year he's been completely free to roam wherever
he's wanted to go. ZIPPY - Did GranPaw keep him tied; or was
he "on his honor" to say around the ranch?

Then there's his GOOD Points!

He's kinda Mild & Mellow - hasn't *barked* at anything excep
a reflection in the car window last night!

He *rides* in the car like a Pet Rock!
(UnTILL ya open a Micky-D Burger ~
THEN he'd like to join ya inna FRONT seat!)

Two nights TIED on the front porch and not a *peep* out of him!

He <WAGS> his tail at EVERYone - 2-Leggers and Dawggie 4-Leggers!
(Haven't done a KAT-test, yet.)
He's somewhat "timid" with strangers - not fearful - but reserved.

As for his "Current STATUS" -
He's already BEEN "Rescued"...
And he's *IN* "Foster Care"! ;)

If *I* have anything to say about him - he's NOT going somewhere
to sit in a cage and "hope" for an adoption...

NEXT stop for Bowser Boy is his FURRever HOME!

/s/ da Bus Driver & BB

Oh... da PIX ...
Next project after we set him up in his basement "suite".