White GSD Mix in Trouble

Rachel, Thank you for your offer. Last weekend, I gave them a donation. I got off the phone with the director and he said he would keep Snow till Friday!

Dragonchilde just sent me the lady's e-mail and I have laready contacted her. I am just waiting on a reply.

If she committs to Snow, I am sure I can convince them to hold him till she can come up and get him. I will be going out of town on Friday afternoon and it would do wonders for me to know that this pup is in good hands!

We have been working hard to save this baby. Pray that our efforts are successful.

Still praying.......

Me too... very very hard.

Heather put me in touch with a lady whose sister wants a white GSD. The sister is moving to GA but not till March 1st. So, we have to figure what to do with him till then. I can not take him because of Drake. He were not a dominant dog, like Chabby was, then he could stay.

Heather lives in Macon, 4 hours away from Valdosta, where the sister lives. I live in Gainesville, 2 hours away from Macon. In addition to me going out of town tomorrow afternoon, my schedule is so hectic with very little time to spare. I can drive to Atlanta, midpoint between Gainesville and Macon. The sister said she could drive to Macon to pick up Snow.

I went to the shelter yesterday and visited with Snow. We both had a great time. I got a few more pictures too.

I will keep you updated. Wish us luck

I'm even more in love with him now. He looks so sweet. March 1 is not that far away, wouldn't the people at the shelter agree to give him a little extra time until the lady is able to pick him up. Perhaps with another donation? I'm more than willing to send some money across to save Snow. Surely the people at the shelter can't be so cruel, after all they should have the dog's interest at heart, you have found a possible owner and it's a matter of just a few more days.

The shelter said that they can not keep him. I do not know why! They are not at their max capacity! This sux.

Let's see what I hear back from the lady and I will keep you posted.

Here's another one of Snow!

I missed the other pictures you said you posted. I'll have to go back and look for them. But I see this one!!!! What a beauty he is. Something tells me that you're going to get this worked out for Snow.
Thank you, Heather, for taking the initiative when Souraya needed help. I think people like you guys will get more "jewels in your crown" for having such caring attitudes.
Keep us posted as you can.
Logan

PS. And Souraya, if a few more dollars will help to keep him safe until March 1, you just say the word and Private Message or email me with the address of the shelter. I'd be so glad to help out.

ohhhh!! I'm at the point of tears. Why can't this shelter see what's in the dog's best interest.

I'm praying so hard. Snow is gorgeous!!

Well, if its a matter of connecting, why don't we ferry him? You drive him to atlanta, I pick him up there, and then I drive back down to Macon, meet the sister, who can take him home? While I am completely unable to keep him, I most certainly could ferry him for a two hour drive. I live on the southernmost edge of Macon, which puts me right at 3 hours from Valdosta.

I'll do what I can to do this. I hate to see beautiful animals put down for stupid reasons, and I've always been especially fond of German Shepards.

Heather, That is what I was thinking! I still haven't heard from her. I can do it this afternoon or towmorrow but I have a flight to catch at 5:30 PM which means I have to be at the airport by 2:30 PM.

I sent Joyce an e-mail but haven't heard back.

I have a friend that may be able to keep Snow until March 1st but she doesn't know who to contact to arrange to keep him temporarily. Can someone help me pass the info along to her?
Thanks,
Curtis

I just IMed her, and she said she can do it tomorrow. We've already arranged where we're to meet. I'm going to call her when I leave for Atlanta.

Do you have AOL instant messenger, Soraya? I can IM you and we can arrange it there.

It'll obviously have to be done in the morning. I can leave here at 10:00 at the earliest, and it depends on where you want me to meet you how long it will take me to get there.

If you do, IM me at drgnchlde

So glad to hear that things may be working out. I will still continue my prayers til Snow is safe at his new home. Thank you all for helping him. He is precious.

I am going to Private Message Souraya - someone who isn't registered here, and couldn't cause she was at work, wants to help! Yay! Hope that they can hook up!

What wonderful people you all are for helping beautiful Snow!! Fingers and paws crossed that this will all come together! Will say a special prayer for Snow tonight...

Heather, Snow is already in Atlanta! Read your private messages and you will find my number. CALL ME

Quick update, Sandra from the Society of Humane friends called me yesterday and told me she may have someone to foster Snow, a friend of pdmguy (Curtis). She said she had also contacted the shelter and they said they were going to put him down if I didn't get him by 8:30AM on Friday. So, I called Pam, Snow's new foster mom, and arranged to meet her. I went to the shelter and made someone wait since it was after hours and got Snow out of there! It seems like Joyce is ready for him now.

Snow rode so well in the car and was such a happy boy. I will call Pam to see how his first night there was. It would have been his last night if it weren't for Pet Talk. I have rescued a few dogs but nothing like this one. I had such an easy time getting Harley a home and Chabby was in no danger of being put to sleep. Thank you, everyone. Your prayers and efforts for Snow have worked. He will soon be in a great home and is currently with a great foster mom.

Once again, thank you for everything.

I'M SO HAPPY I COULD KISS EVERYONE HERE IN MY OFFICE...

... and if you knew some of the people who work here you would realise I'm extremely happy, since I'd rather kiss a snake LOL:D

I would have been devasted if something happened to Snow after all the effort Souraya and others put into rescuing him. And seeing the pictures would have made it even harder. But he's safe now!!!

To put it mildly though I do not think much of the people who run that shelter, in my opinion they could have been a bit more cooperative knowing how many people were trying to sort things out. The ultimatum of 8.30 was particularly cruel.

Thanks to everyone who put so much time and effort into this.

HEROES, ONE AND ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am soooo happy for Snow!!!!! Hooray!!!! Thank you all for saving him!!!!!!!!! You've made my day!!!!!:D :D :D

Oh this whole situation was breaking my heart. I was so upset at the shelter and I was so worried to read any new posts, for fear of very bad news. I REALLY started hating that shelter where that poor dog was.

I am SO happy that he now has his life and it's thanks to you AGAIN!!! You are truly wonderful and I am honored to know you.

Horray for Snow. Finally a happy ending for that lovely fella. Horray for Souraya for being a hero and saving that puppy from being needlessly killed!!!

Good work, Souraya!!! :D I'm so happy for Snow, and for you! Now you can leave on your trip feeling very happy!!!! :)

Yay!

So glad all the pieces fit together in time!

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HORRAH!!!!!!!

Souraya, Heather, and all the others involved... you guys are my heros. I can't wait to hear the news from Snow's new owner when he arrives. :D

OMG OMG OMG

I could hardly look at this topic this morning for fear that the worst was to happen and now the best has transpired. I want to thank all of you involved. I know how hard a battle this was and I can't conceive the motives of the people at this shelter for not trying to cooperate to save the life of this magnificent animal.

I hope somehow we can receive followup on SNOW as he has wormed his way into my life and I am sure others feel the same way. All I could think of was this is an animal with so much potential and when Souraya posted the pictures it was so obvious that this guy was a glorious dog. I am so happy he is going to have a chance to show what a good dog he really is.

Again, THANK YOU SOURAYA and everybody else who got involved. Your are all marvelous, marvelous angels. And thank God for answered prayers.

I am soooo happy for snow now!!!!
Thank God all you Angels were there to save this dog!!!!!

I am so appalled at this "humane society" place.

Absolutely we will keep you guys updated on Snow. Joyce, the sister of Snow's new owner, is the one that's meeting me to pick him up, has promised she will stay in touch and give me regular progress updates.

Also give a great hurrah for Valdosta, GA Human society, who made it possible for me to contact Joyce. I was a member of the Valdosta Human society for several years, and have stayed on their mailing list, although I moved several hours north. I emailed their list, and that's how I found Joyce. So thanks to everyone, and applause to Souraya, without whom Snow would have died lonely, abandoned, and seriously wronged.

I am so happy that I am in tears. I just spoke with Joyce and she is so excited about getting Snow as is her sister who is now the proud owner and gaurdian of Snow. It's like everyone has fallen in love with Snow "site unseen" so to speak.

Pam and I spoke this morning and she said that Snow rode well to her house and had a good night. He will be getting a bath today and his Rabies shot. Tomorrow, Pam will take Snow to Heather who will be meeting Joyce. Joyce is the last stop before he reaches his forever home. I miss him already. I had gotten really attached to him. But I amglad that he is safe and in good hands.

I am so mad at the shelter. I have been volunteering there for quite a while and am appaulled by this whole incident. But it is not going to stop me from going there and trying to make a difference.

Everyone, thanks again. You all made it possible.

Yeah! Yeah!

I'm just so happy I was able to get ahold of Heather and that she knew someone....

FATE!! :)

We love you Snow.

Wonderful news!:D :D :D

Just shows what teamwork can do--if you have great people on the team.

Congratulations to all and especially to Snow.

I'm leaving in five minutes to go pick up snow. :)

WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO

I'm home, and Snow is on the last leg of his trip to Valdosta.

He's a wonderful boy, and a beautiful dog. Thanks, Souraya, for making this possible, and saving this sweet boy's life. I took a few pictures, although it'll take me a bit to get them developed.

:D:D

I was SO worried and fearful of reading the thread today. Souraya, you worked a real miracle here; and as well, everyone else who made the effort to save this beautiful boy! You are ALL heroes!!! I'm so happy I could burst!!!!!!! What a thought.....Snow is happy and frolicking in his NEW foster home!!! Yippppppppeee!!!

HIP HIP, HOORAY!

You all are great...:D

You guys are great !!!! You two are the best- so thank you for saving the white dog. You did a great job Souraya and Heather.;) :p ;)

I got an e-mail from Joyce yesterday and one today. I will cut and paste parts of it so that you can all follow up on how Snow is doing!

He is a beautiful Boy and my sister will be so thrilled to have him. He is very playful. Although we have one small problem..........he is a boy and my dog is a girl. even though he is neutered and she spayed he still wants to do the manly thing to her. she doesn't like it so she growls at him. i have to keep them separate, so he will be living in the garage for a few weeks. just at night. he loves to play, he has not stopped to sit or lay down since we came home. About 2 1/2 hrs now.

Husband and I took him for a 2 mile walk on Sunday and he was really good. Didn't try to chase the squirrels or other dogs. likes to play with the cats.

Oh, isn't that wonderful news? I think Snow will be just fine, Souraya, thanks to all your hard work on his behalf. :)

I just got an email from Snow's new owner's sister:

"Snow is at his new home today. He has a wonderful back yard all fenced to run around in. He is also getting a new name. Snow sounds too much like NO and thinks we are calling him when we say no to something. So his new name is Smokey Joe. Sounds a little like Snow, so maybe it will be OK for him.
Oh by the way, you should have seen my sisters face when she saw him!! It was love at first sight.....perfect match!!! And Smokey Joe really took to her and her boyfriend. He loves people.
Just thought I'd let you know so you could stop worrying about him.........he is in the best home he could ever hope for.....

Thanks to you and Souraya.......and me!


Joyce"

Joyce!!!!! I have tears streaming down my face. Thank you, thank you, thank you and Souraya too, for doing such a wonderful thing, and I am so happy for Smokey Joe (love the name....he'd just be "Joe" to me). You sister will be delighted.

Please ask her to hug him tightly for us, and then, you and Souraya hug yourselves for being angels to Joe. He must be a terribly special boy for so many to have cared. And we know how special you all are. :)

You made my night with that post!!!! :D

Many, many thanks to all who gave beautiful Joe his loving, forever home! (Complete with fenced in yard!!:)) Yipeeeeeeee!!!

There are so many touching stories on Pet Talk, but every once in a while it's seems I take to one so strongly.

Snow will always be Snow to me and although I never met him, I just love him. I just have a feeling that this one is going to distinguish himself and we will hear more on what a wonderful dog he turned out to be. A pox on that shelter manager or whoever it was who would not give him a chance.

Souraya, Heather, Joyce, and everybody who helped and prayed for Snow....a big THANK YOU.