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This is such an amazing rescue story:)
I missed it until tonight, and still haven't even read through all of the pages completely, but what an awesome story.
It seems as though Bowser sure is one lucky pup tonight.
Oh how I wish MY home could be Bowser's furrever home, but I doubt it would work out. He deserves somewhere quiet, and this house certainly isn't!!!
Thank you, Phred, you've done an amazing good deed!!!
Oh Phred, I just had to come aboard and read the uppydate. It sounds like Bowser has already wormed his way into your heart and ours. Bless you for all you are doing for this "little" pup.
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I guess reekin like a French Ho is better than stinkin like a barnyard!
:D :D :D Sorry, just had to wet my pants laughing at this......
Can you please give Bowser a hug and kiss from a Canadian who loves him very much. Ta!
WOW!!!!! What a rescue story!!!!!! Phred is an Angel and a Hero (but we already know that)!!! Good luck in finding your furever home, Bowser!!!
Phred - I barely know you - but I love you!!
actually Rachel beat me to it!!!Quote:
Originally posted by delidog
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!!!
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We just finished "decorating" his Basement 'Partment and
<moved> him in!! :)
(Hope he duzzint notice the wallpapur isnt UP!)
Bit of a rush job - I'd <peeked> out at him onna Front Veranda and
:eek: it was SNOWIN!
Hustled him downstairs (he CAN "do" stairs) and he "explored" whilst
da maid tiddied up and set up his LilBed.
I fear his "exploring" was more of a "search for the way OUT",
but he was <wavin> his now Fluffie Tail most of the time! :)
He was sill a bit "damp"; so we found the Hare Dryer and
I un-dampened him as best I could.
He wears a "coat" built like a deep shag carpet!
There's a LOT more fluff in there that needs to be removed!
Guess he's never had a bed of his own...
He'd allow himself to be pushed or pulled onto it and lay there
as long as I was petting him -
but when I moved away he "bailed" off.
Maybe it'll "grow" on him in time.
I also discovered he'll take Dinner Krunchies like other dogs take
treets... so I guess I'll be "treating" with a pokitfull of Krunch!
He's been "down in his 'partment" for 30 minutes now -
and not a "peep" heard!
I'll werk on "developing" some pix.
/s/ da Maid (aka da Bus Driver)
;)
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sounds like you need our friendly Utahian (is that a word) to come visit so Bowswer can have his own hair stylist.
he needs a good shedding blade :)
I was trying to stay awake for the pictures but think I'm going to call it a night.
Bowser hunnie, be on your bestest behavior from here on out -- we gotta find ya a goooooooddd home. I know all these "firsts" must be really scary but don't be too nervous; it's all for your own good. I'm not sure you even have an inkling of just how LUCKY you are! If I could sleep in the basement w/ ya, I'd be there in a heartbeat, buddie. Good luck at the whitecoats. Luv ya, ya big fluffery guy!
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Phred, please let me know the vet's number/address so I can pay for this...
If I have to call all of eastern Ohio looking for "Doc Mike," I will! *tHuMpZ* :D
Wow! What an amazing rescue story.:D Phred sure is a hero. I sure hope that Bowser finds a wonderful forever home.:D
SUMMbuddie better check PT inna mornin!Quote:
Originally posted by zippy-kat
I was trying to stay awake for the pictures but ...
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Phred, please let me know ...
"Lemmie know"??
I can't hear ya so good... :p
The View down-slope at Butch, da Dawg Ketcher's Ranch
in rural West Virginnie >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...e/f57a51fc.jpg
Mrs. Butch, Bowser, a lil Local, and Butch >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...6/f57a4f5f.jpg
"Butch" ~ Bowser's Dawg Finder ~
MANY THANKS, Butch!! >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...8/f57a4ee6.jpg
Bowser PRE-*Baff*
He'd just scarfed up a morsel off the floor >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...7/f57a4db6.jpg
Mid-Bath ~ Catch the eyes!
"I wanna go HOME!
How far is West Virginnie??" >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...a/f57a4c89.jpg
HEY - Bus Driver! ~ Call da Maid back here!
Der's sum DURT unner my New lilBed!! >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...9/f57a4b5f.jpg
Quit *buggin* me!
I dont WANNA "try it out" ...
I'z Not Sleepie yet!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...3/f57a49d0.jpg
3 AM UppyDate ...
He musta got "sleepie"!
Went down to his 'partment for the 3 AM Poddie Call - and
Guess WHO was makin Zzzzz's on his new lilBed??
:D
/s/ da Maid
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Wow- of course I would never have found that story without Staci's cross post!
But what a story! I am so glad Bowser is safe now. He looks like a very good dog.
Pet Talk power at work!
:) :) :)
What a story! What a guy! Love the photo of poor wet Bowser mid-bath.
*SIGH* I love it here. :D
Wow. Is that the "pound" or is that his crew in the first pic? I figured there'd be dilapidated buildings (Webster Springs is probably one of the poorest communities in the USA) but, wow... The flecks in the grass ('twixt the "kid house" and the pop/beer cans) .... is that leftover snow?Quote:
Regardless, a MILLION thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Butch (and as always, Phred)!! :D
Bowser is actually about 10lbs thinner than I when I last saw him - he was pretty chubby. He looks to be a good weight for his body-type, though!
Ah, the bath-tub eyes.... *~M~E~L~T~*
Poor little guy looks so scared. Very rightly, so - I don't know that he ever had a nice big bed like that or spent more than a couple hours indoors. I'm not even sure he knows what a b-a-l-l or p-l-a-y is. :eek: :(
You're in good hands now, Bowser!
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It's about an hour and a half before BB's vet appointment - but who's countin' ;) - good luck buddy!
Thanks for the pics da Maid (aka da Bus Driver);) He's quite a cutie pie. Didn't look too happy about the bath but I'm sure it made him feel much better!
I'm glad to hear he was on da bed sawing logs:D
Oh, don't those eyes tell you a million words?
Bowser, it's not too bad having your own personal maid is it?
You will get the hang of things in no time.
Me thinks that nose needs a kiss too!
I can think of several noses that deserve a kiss :o ;)
Words truly fail me. ;)
If one can't learn from this thread, there is something wrong. It demostrates charity, generosity, love, devotion towards those dependent on us, grace, humor, patience and true Godliness.
Oh man, little did i know that by the end of this thread, i would need a Kleenex!! I am so happy for Zippy cat...to be able to see Bowser all clean, and safe and warm...and so well cared for by a true gentleman, and angel...Phred...you are amazing!!! Simpy amazing!! To see the story unfold, and to see Bowser, get bathed, and fed and given a new bed...it just warms the heart...if only, we all could be so giving of ourselves, as you Phred!! You are an inspiration to all of us...thanks for this heart warming story...i plan to "stay tuned"!!
Robyn
This is probably the most heartwarming story I have ever come across!! Phred, you're an amazing guy...simply amazing. What a wonderful, caring, loving, rewarding thing to do. There aren't many people out there who would go out of their way like that to save an animal. What a wonderful rescue!
I knew it, I just knew those two would pull the bus over to chomp down on a Micky-D burger. :DQuote:
Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
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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!)
Beautiful story, beautiful people and doggie, and beautiful pics! Can't wait to read and see more! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
Kim:D
Those eyes! Great updates Phred. :D
The Found Cats add thier prayers,taht those two wonderous Companions,can ger a New Furr Ever Home!
WOW, What a story. Bowser and zippy-kat are both so lucky that you where there for them. What a big heart you have.
I wish I lived closer, I'd take him in a second. Old age, not house broken etc etc has never been a problem for me. Odie was the same way only adding into it abused also. For the love of a dog you work with what you have, to give them the best.
I would assume he's pass a KAT-Test, didn't he live with a cat, Midnight, right?Quote:
(Haven't done a KAT-test, yet.)
This made my day to hear. No cages for Bowser.......Yea!!!!!!!!! The thought of him sitting in a cage all day waiting to be adopted was killing me. It was so good to hear you say that.Quote:
If *I* have anything to say about him - he's NOT going somewhere to sit in a cage and "hope" for an adoption...
now pop him in a cage and fly him to Florida.........I'll be at the airport waiting. lol I wish.
I'm so glad Bowser likes his first ever bed now.
I won't be at all surprised if he hasn't already found his forever home!:D
Oh, Connie, I was thinking the exact same thing!
(ssshhh, don't tell Phred!)
As I sit here mopping my eyes and the keyboard all I can say is:
WOW!!!
Firstly thanks for putting the notice on General - I never would have seen this else.
Then it's just Thanks, Thanks, Thanks oh a million Thanks Phred - this is definately above and beyond the call of any duty - but if anyone on PT was going to do it - it was you.
Your a true gentleman in every sense of the word. I know I'm an old married lady but - I love you xxxx
Lynne
Robyn thank you for telling me about this thread!!! Phred you always were a favorite of mine, and I am not in the least surprised that you would offer yourself in this way to help out our Zippy and dear Bowser. With so much bad news in the world this thread shines like a beacon that there is still a lot of love and caring going on as well. I hope that whoever becomes Bowser's new forever mom or dad will become a Pet Talker. It would be nice to be able to follow this boy's story for years to come. *sniff* *sniff* What a beautiful story! (Heading off to get a tissue)
Awww....what a cutie pie he is, and was! He does look a little scared in da baff pics, but I'm sure he'll figure out real soon how good he's got it.
If a new home is found where I could help with transport, I'd be willing to put in a few hours too.....too bad we're not planning a trip to Florida in da motorhowze anytime soon.....:(
Thanks again, Phred, for just being you. :D
"For an 'older gent';
He's in PRETTY GOOD SHAPE"!!! :D
The waiting room was empty, so Bowser Boy wandered around (<WAGGIN>
for all he was worth) for Doc Mike to check his gait...
"Prolly has a touch of arthritis settin in...
Glocosamine & Baby Asprin otta help!
Weigh In at 32.1 pounds (did he eat da KAT overnight?)
Heart & Lung Sounds = GOOD / No Problemos!
Blood Test for Heartworms...
BB looked a little *nerbus* when the 'lektrik razor came out
for an arm shave; so Doc slipped on a soft muzzle.
Dinner-Plate eyes when the needle went in, but he was OK with it.
Muzzle OFF and Doc started "feelin"...
A VERY Small "Lyphoma" (FATTY Cist) on his chest just off-center -
NOT worth removing & testing - it's "soft" and moves freely -
Doc says almost CERTAINLY a NON-Cancerous thingy.
(Size of a 'squished grape')
He also has an "Umbilical Hernia" from birth...
again small and Not worth fussin with.
(He has a "outie" Belly Button!) :p
Ear Scope found nunbuddie home in either ear!
Dark Stain on the inside of each earflap caught his eye...
<rub> <rub> <rub>... <checks his thumb>
"OOpsie! Must be pigment, not dirt!!
Better quit tryin to <rub> it off!" :p
Eyeballs & Teeth show his age...
Both eye Lenses are turning "cloudy" :( -
but not much to do about it.
TEETH are "worn but clean"!
"Pooh Sample"??
I 'splained he was a lot like SmokeMutt -
"I WON'T *pooh* till ya shut da baffroom door!"
Tail UP, probe IN :eek: and we Have a Sample!
Several minuts of peering at the lil telescope later...
"Uhhh-Oohhhh... He's got some 'friends' inside...
Hookworms and Whipworms for sure.
Rx: is a One-Dose newer worm-killer.
We should RE-test in a couple weeks.
Make sure you "clean up" after him for the next few days.
Rx: sould knock em off in 48 hours."
Tyme fur *SHOTZ*...
Rabies *in* with a "WHUT wuz DAT?" look...
"DHLP" *in* with a minor <flinch>.
BB "rejected" both offers of Vet Treetz :rolleyes:
but accepted a few pieces of Krunch from my pokit.
Off the exam table; BB wandered around the Lab/Med room
while Doc & the Girls counted pills and filled out his Hx: Chart.
Timer went *DING* onna Heartworm sample cooker...
Doc <ponders> the test result = NO Heartworms!! :D
OVERALL Diagnosis =
He's a Really **NICE** 'older gent' with
VERY mild temperment;
SUPER Friendly;
and In GOOD Shape.
What NEEDz fixin (da wurmz) are on the way out;
His 'old age' "problems" are NOT serious nor worth <fussin> with. :D
Dac added if Bowser were HIS Doggie - he wouldn't do ANYthing
with the observed "problems" other than 'keep an eye on em'.
Bowz was STILL <WAGGIN> as we said G-Bye and
THANKS, Doc Mike!!
;) :D :)
/s/ da Bus Driver
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This is wonderful. I've been following the story for a few days and I'm just overwhelmed with what big hearts some of our PTers have.
Phred, you're the greatest!
Gosh, that's what I take for MY arthritis!Quote:
Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
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"Prolly has a touch of arthritis settin in...
Glocosamine & Baby Asprin otta help!
So happy you got such a great check up, Bowser, sweetie!
Now just get rid of those nasty old wormies!!!!
HUGS to you and your bus driver!:D
Yeah Bowser & Phred!!!! and Dr.Mike!!!!
That is Great News....
So Bowser is just a Stately Older Gentleman!!!! ;)
Much more adoptable!!!!
Or has he found a home already??? ;)
great to hear hes in good shape.
At age 9, Hannah could hold her tongue no longer and asked me to request ebberbuddie quit referring to Browser as *old* or *older*. Being in *prime time* herself, she can attest that both she and Browser have a lot of living yet to do. And since she read about him doing a bit of leash pulling, she thought you might want to consider BB, like herself (another 30 pounder) *strong like ox*.
I'm sorry but, I am required to relay Hannah's messages on occasion, opinionated as they may be.;)
Woohoo! Glad he's in good health for the most part! :D
Time to hand those worms their walkin' papers! :D
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rachel
[B]At age 9, Hannah could hold her tongue no longer and asked me to request ebberbuddie quit referring to Browser as *old* or *older*.
LOL!! Ditto from my Piper. Thank you Hannah! ;-)
Yay for Bowser!
Thanks for the uppydate Phred. So glad that Bowser Boy has a clean bill of health except for those nasty wormies. Please give him some smoochies from me.
Phred: I really want to help contribute to the vet bill. Can you please PM me and let me know where I can send a cheque. Thanks.
Awww, Bowser, you're such a cutie!!! Pre and post bath. ;)
Glad you're OK and all there is to treat is the worms.
Phred, you're wonderful!!! :D
I read page one of this early in the week, and have been so busy I have missed all the excitement!!
Phred you are angel!! I'm so glad Browser is safe! I have to get to a meeting, but I will read the whole thread later. You guys are amazing!