A Plea for HELP!!

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Originally posted by zippy-kat
I don't get it.

The license thingie... isn't that the rabies vac tag? I thought he got that at Doc Mike's? Why would he need two?

Blonde-ly,
Zip

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I don't know how other states are, but in Ohio the dog need both a rabies tag, and a dog license. The licenses are usually kept track of by the county auditor and the reasons are two fold (best as I can tell). First, if the dog warden finds your dog, it lets them know who it belongs and is supposed to help get them returned to you faster. Second, at least in our county, it is a fund raiser for the county...a way to get more money for the government. I know in Toledo is about the most expensive at least in NW Ohio...we pay $20/dog each year to register them.


Great story Phred!! So glad Bowser is out of the 'partment and sleeping with the gang!! How 'citing!!! I'm sure da kat will catch on quick and things willl be fine.

I think Phred should write dog story books. He would become a millionaire! Remember James Harriot and his animal story books and look at all the money he got for them. I like Phred's stories better! :D

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Originally posted by zippy-kat

... Have any of the rescues/shelters been notified,
in case anyone's looking for an older dog?

I so wish I had my own place -
I'd take him!

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Part A:
WHUT'z da *RUSH*!??????

Dad sez we'z doin "Behavural REE-serch & Moddy-Fa-Kashunz" ~
an dat stuff Takez Tyme!
We kant be *rushin* nuffin!! ;)

Part B:
Mebbie he'll *WAIT*. ;)

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About dat "Blonde momment"...

Miz Amy (Cincy'sMom) getz da Gold Star ~
YUP! Bowzie hazta wear hiz Annual County License Plate AND
hiz Rabies Tag - or da Ketcher Guyz kan :eek: "arrest" him!!
Anna "Fine" fur NO License Plate kostz more dan da Plate duz!

Bowzie "*Jinglez* & *Klankz*" like us now -
wiff allua "Jewelry" hangin onna Neck-Belt! :D
(KAT'z *happie* bout dat!! ~ Survez azza Kat Urlee-Warnin System.) :p

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We'z <watchin> da Thermo-Stick...
Sun'z almost "out" - an Dad sez "Road Trip to da BigLake Park" iffin
it <warmz up> above F-F-F-Freezin! :D

Laterz...
;)

OMG you guys had me laughing so hard i couldn't read it to my daughter . I can see boots remembering to read memos from now on. :D

:D I'm so glad Bowsie gets to sleep upstairs with everyone else now. I think he likes having lots of company after being all alone for so long! I bet he is proud of his new jewelry too!

Bootz baby, ya got ta watch where ur steppin now! Read ur memos!

If Phred writes a book about Cinder, Smoke and Bowser (or Boots, even) I want a copy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D

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Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
I don't know how other states are, but in Ohio the dog need both a rabies tag, and a dog license. The licenses are usually kept track of by the county auditor and the reasons are two fold (best as I can tell). First, if the dog warden finds your dog, it lets them know who it belongs and is supposed to help get them returned to you faster. Second, at least in our county, it is a fund raiser for the county...a way to get more money for the government. I know in Toledo is about the most expensive at least in NW Ohio...we pay $20/dog each year to register them.

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Lotsa questions, brace yourself. ;)
How do they know how many dogs you have and how do they enforce that you tag 'em? Is it more or less on the honor system? Do the vets report "who has what" to them?

Do the dogs in shelters/pounds have to wear them too or are they under a special 'no tag' rule?

Is the dog warden different from the the pound? (I guess what I'm asking is, does the dog warden work for the pound?) Do they enforce this rule for cats too? Does the pound even take cats?

Sorry for so many questions. :o
'Tis COMPLETELY new to me; down here, we just hafta have our's up-to-date on rabies and have proof of such.

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Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
[B]:confused:


Part A:
WHUT'z da *RUSH*!??????

Dad sez we'z doin "Behavural REE-serch & Moddy-Fa-Kashunz" ~
an dat stuff Takez Tyme!
We kant be *rushin* nuffin!! ;)

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:o
Sorry, didn't mean to rush or offend (sincerely hope I didn't do that) or anything of the sort. Was just curious....
I know that one dog is a big responsibility; we've never had more than one dog at a time, so I'm just guessing that three has to be triple the "work" ... especially since one's just now learnin' House Dog 101.

I know that he's in the best place and hands possible and I thank you soooo much for taking him on board! If I can help in any way, don't hesitate!!

Hey Zip, didn't you read between the lines?;)

zippy- kat Where I live in Ohio no one knows how many dogs you have, they,get this, come door to door looking for dogs. No one has come to my house in years but they used to. Of course I'm on dayturn now so I may miss them. If your dog doesn't bark when they knock on the door then they figure you don't have a dog. If it does they leave a notice to call in your license number. If they catch you without a tag and it's past the date to get them you have to pay double, that's the fine. Mine just cost me $12.75 per dog.
I don't think dogs in shelters have to have them, both of my dogs came from a shelter and they got their tags before they left.

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Originally posted by zippy-kat

Lotsa questions, brace yourself. ;)
How do they know how many dogs you have and
how do they enforce that you tag 'em?

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A:
They DO make "random visits" to "check" - usually after someone
complains about unlicensed or loose dogs.
If "caught" - ya either buy a Tag/License on the spot (for DOUBLE
the normal $15 fee) or Fido takes a ride in the Mobile Jail. :eek:

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Do the dogs in shelters/pounds have to wear them too?

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Most dogs are IN jail because the have no tags and an Owner cannot
be identified. Their time is short to be either claimed or adopted. :(

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Is the dog warden different from the the pound?

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County Dog WARDEN is appointed by the (elected) County Commissioners and
is a well-paid, salried position here. Has several employees; a newer,
clean Office/Garage/Jail building (The POUND);
a small fleet of "Mobile Jails";
and is under the Public Eye enough to ensure that dogs are well treated.

Cinder & Smokey had a "run in" with one of the Ketcher Guyz JUST
after SmokeMutt came to the Ranch...
They broke their tie-out ropey at the Shop and "took a hike" into
town - and snarled themselves up on someone's porch and got reported.
Dawg Ketcher and a good Fire Buddy arrived at the same instant...
Buddy calle ME; Ketcher called in Cinder's TAG for an ID check.
They were released to me without penalty other than a "strong HINT"
to get SmokeMutt his OWN "Tag" - he was wearing Cinder's previous year
license plate - a fact not missed by the Ketcher Guy! :o

(It also "helps" when I take a couple big bags of Dawggie Bisquits into
the Jail every Christmas when I buy their Tags...
I go at "quittin tyme" so most of the Ketcher Guyz are hangin
in the Office and get to put a Face with a name.) ;)

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:o
Sorry, didn't mean to rush or offend ...

... so I'm just guessing that three has to
be triple the "work" ... especially since
one's just now learnin' "House Dog 101".

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Oh, *HUSH*!! :p

We hardly notice da Pet Rock is even here!
:D
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I agree after you get 2 its not much more work ,especally if the others help train . Like Cinder and Smoke teaching to eat treats and bounderys on the y thingy.

Yea for Bowsie!! Moving up in the world!! :)

NUTZ! :mad:

We shudda gone onna BigLake Hike dis mornin.
Bout da tyme Dad wuz reddie;
it wuz <mistin> rain an SNOW-flakez anna thermo stick wuz fallin. :(

Dad'z learnin dat Bowzie duzzint furget!
Opin da door ta let us IN;
an ya BETTER have a Bisquit inna handpaw!

Dad jest let us in an started ta get da Treetz out whenna telle-dinger
<*dinged*> an he started <yappin> ta sumbuddie.
Bowzie followed him an started <STARIN> at Dad...

Ten minnitz a <yappin> later, Bowzie hadint moved an inch ~
STILL <starin> at Dad.
We al got our Bisquitz!

Anudder "Furst":
Dad sitz down fur da 6 a-klok newz...
Kat onna chair, Dawgs spread around da kliner chair.
Newz dun; Dad checkz da populashun...
Onlee SmokeMutt inna room (under hiz feetz).
Where'd ebberbuddie GO?? - Nunbuddie inna puter room.
Checkz da BunkRoom an OMG!! :cool:

Bowzie <sprawled> onna floor by da bed;
Kat <sleepin> onna foot end uvva BigBed;
Cinners leanin onna pillow pad onna head end.
A Kodak Moment; but ebberbuddie moved soon as da lite came on! :p

An get dis ~
Bowzie iz learnin how ta Back Up!
It'z a "skill" ya gotta have around here (unless ya like gettin
<stepped on> alot)... DAD don't <back up> OR <step ober> ~
HE jest keepz plowin ahead an WE gotta get outta da road.
Aftur a few <tripz> an <stumbelz> anna few :eek: "*MOVE*, Dawg!!!!"
frum Dad... Bowz haz figgered out how ta <Back UP!!>

Way da <go>, Bowz!!

:D
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:D Sure sounds like Bowser is coming along just fine at the Ranch!

Imma kinda confused, I have been following this thread, but just to be sure, so Bowzer came to like with you Phred:confused:

Way to go, Bowzie! Got to keep Phred on his toes. He turned you into a treetz monster, now he has to keep em comin, right? ;)

So glad you are learing to back up too! I'm afraid it's that way here too. My katz usually clear the path when they see me coming. Except Leonardo! He gets in front and pokes along. He's so (big), it's like following a slow moving snow plow! He really likes doing that when I need to get to the bathroom in a hurry!

I grin :D from ear to ear when I hear how well you are doing!

Last nite'z SNOW iz *meltin*...
Thermo Stick is *rizin*...

an Dad jest <hollered> ~~

"ROAD TRIP!! ~ Load Up!!"

E-Yippie!! :)
:D

Hurrie up Bowzie ~ Shake a Leg...

Ya dont wanna :eek: < Miss da Bus > !!

(Bye-Bye, Kat!!)

Hey Dad! 'Membur yur Kamera, dis tyme! :p

:D
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*[/Bowzie <sprawled> onna floor by da bed;
Kat <sleepin> onna foot end uvva BigBed;
Cinners leanin onna pillow pad onna head end.*


Oh my, oh my. This story is just getting better and better, but I just knew that Bowser would be adjusting to the rules of the Ranch in record time. He's a smart dog and fast on the uptake. Dad may be a little slow though. Bowser's been trying to tell him for some time now that he was *ready to be upstairs*.:p

Another Day!!! Another Chapter!!!!

I Love it!!!

Go Bowzie!!!!! You Beautiful Sheperd/Corgi You!!!!!!

Yes, Zippy...Please DO read Between the lines!!!!;) :) :D

:D

Ebberbuddie iz a lil *Tiurd* -
an Dad keepz <*whimperin*> hiz feetz are wet & kold. :rolleyes:

Hadda hard tyme gettin started...
"Certain Memburz uvva Gang" dint get da Memo bout
"Get IN the DANG BUS!!" :mad:

Poor Bowzie still hazza fear uv da Bus Garage...
He keepz thinkin he'z gonna get parked inna 'partment.

"NOPE! Aint comin inna Garage!"
Dad eben pulled da Bus out onna drive an Klozed da door...
"C'mone, Bowzie - ROAD TRIP!"

"Nu-Uhhh - lookz like a *TRIK*!"
Dad hikes up thru da SNOW to da veranda...
<shooz> Bowz toward da Bus.
Bowzie <cirklez> around an windz up back onna porch - TWICE!

Third trip UP Dad hadda leash...
"Now GET IN or you'ze STAYIN HERE!"

Bowzie's finally IN an we'z OFF!!

Nice hike trhu two uvva BigLake Parkz...
Dad took a BUNCHA *snappiez* -sez we gotta <develop> em
so gotta sine off fur a while...

Park Trail Tailz comin up later...

;)

Awww!!!
Pics In The PArk!!!!

Can't Wait!!!!!!:) :D

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Originally posted by delidog
Awww!!!
Pics In The PArk!!!!

Can't Wait!!!!!!:) :D

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I agree! I can't wait to hear the tails on the trial myself! :D And to have them told with pictures.... fantastic! :D :D :D

Sounds like you had a great day!! Can't wait for the full report!!

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Dad wuz <yappin> onna cell-dinger when we gotz to da Park Entrance...
We onlee got a "lil bit STUCK" kuz he wuzzint *watchin* where
he wuz tryin ta park. We dropped da anchor inna better spot.

Gettin OUTTA da Bus an onna trail went a lil better dis tyme -
nunbuddie got too snarled up inna ropeyz.

"On da Trail Again"...
Snow-Plowin Ranger musta had Sunday Off - Onlee a coupla passes
made by da Partol Blazer, a few Sled marks, sum 2-Legger printz,
an a Buncha Dawggie Printz >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...3/f548b369.jpg

Gud GRIEF!! Furst/Last Tyme I wuz here, ya kuld see da GRASS an der
wuz WADDER, Wadder EVERYwhere. Iz all dis SNOW "normul"??
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...8/f548aa12.jpg

Thoze "specks" by da Stoppy Sine are US!
Smoke's about ta say "<EEK> Where's DAD? I'z headin back!"
(He'z da Gud Chile inna Fambly!)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...e/f548a61d.jpg

NUT-RAT ~ NUT-RAT inna Treez!!
Da Shortie Membur uvva Team had a lil trubbel inna Deep Stuff!!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...1/f5489c71.jpg

Where's allua Kampurz, Dad?
A "typical" Berlin Kampsite -
this one overlooking a Bay of the BigLake >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...4/f548946a.jpg

Headin back to da Bus... Us in front of the Ole Publik Entrance / now
the Maintenance Office >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...3/f5488413.jpg

We're gonna head over to da DAM now...
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aawww and Lookie Bowsie even has a BANDANA!!!
:cool:

Cinder - ya forgot that Dad was cell dingin ME!! ;)

I was just noticing the yeller banadanner on the bowzr kid.

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We'z HERE ~~ Publik Entrance to The Dam and Piknik Area ~
(And very Popular Sled-Riding Hill - the Backside of the Dam!)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...d/f5488132.jpg

BERLIN DAM (1943) ~ Purdy "BIG", Huh?
Our FEETZ are about 40 feetz BELOW the Lake's Water Level!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f5487e44.jpg

You're *watching* "1,486 cfs" (1,486 Cubic Feet of water per SECOND)
being discharged on the downstream side of the Dam into
the Mahoning River. Not anywhere near a "Record" outflow;
but that's a LOTTA Water!!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f5487e44.jpg

How MUCH wadder iz dat? ~~ 1,486 cfs is the same as:
11,000 Gallons per SECOND or
664,000 Gallons per MINUTE or
46 TONS of water per SECOND or
2,800 TONS of water per MINUTE! ~~ wow!

At that 1,486 cfs Flow Rate, the Level of Berlin Lake
should DROP by 11 Inches over a 24 hour period.

The Corps of Engineers "stored" the water that fell as RAIN two
weeks ago to prevent major flooding in the communities "below" the Dam.
There WAS some flooding along the Mahoning River - but a lot LESS than
there would have been without the Dam to reduce the river's flow!!
NOW the Corps must "dump" the Lake into the river to lower the "pool" (level)
of Berlin Lake to "make room" for the melting snow and Spring rains.

Here you can see the "outflow" from THREE of the huge "Tainter Gates"
that are partially open and allow water to flow over the TOP of
the Spillway and rush down the back side of the dam;
and the outflow through the Dual "Ring Jets" (they work like a
garden hose nozzle) that discharge their water via 3 foot diameter
pipes that run through the dam.
... LOTTA Wadder headed towards the Ohio River!!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...8/f5487b57.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f5486b54.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...0/f5486d9b.jpg

The "West Tower" of Berlin Dam...
Houses all the control panels for operating the Gates, Valves,
and monitoring equipment; and the stairwell that goes down 100 feet
into the "Gallery" where the Ring Jets are located.
(Dad took da Fire Guyz "down there" onna Safety Tour...
goin DOWN wuz EEZIE; climbin back UP wuz a different story!)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...c/f548731e.jpg

Jest a "few" more >>>

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*Watchin* the Kids sledding on the grass slope on back side
of the Berlin Dam's EARTHEN South Abutment >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...d/f548613e.jpg

Look "familiar"?
THAT'z where we wuz *Pozin* two weeks ago fur da Group Pix...
Dad wuz snappin pix where the SNOW pile is on the Milton Boat Ramp!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...3/f5485f84.jpg

NUTZ!
No *swinnin* tuday!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...3/f5485d86.jpg

HELP, Dad!!
Sumbuddie stuck dat Lampy Post rite where we wuz walkin!
SmokeMutt went around da Wrong Way!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...2/f5485afb.jpg

We'll be *swimmin* here inna Spring??
Whut's *swimmin*??
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...b/f548574c.jpg

Smokey: "NO, Cinners, I do NOT wanna "test da waddur"!!
I'z KOLD now an wanna go HOME...
Where'z DAD anna BUS!??"
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...6/f5484df9.jpg

"Dad'z Feet" were cold, too ~
So we jumped inna Bus an headed fur da Ranch!!

Hope ya enjoyed da *snappiez*!

The Album wiff a few more is at >>>

"Snow at Berlin Lake"

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WOW Phred!!! Just look at how that Bowser boy is settled in with you all!! Big bedroom an' all! :D :D

I get the impression the Three Amigos enjoyed their trip to the lake and the dam. ;)

Any chance of teaching my three to 'back up' - pleeeeease!!!? I have stride over THEM!

So pleased Bowser enjoyed having his manicure - maybe Cinder and Smoke MIGHT stop treating it as a form of torture!?

Zippy-cat - PLEASE read between the lines - ROFLOL!!

Lynne

What a wonderful day out! Hope your feet are warm and dry again Phred// take care!

Phred I agree with whoever posted that you should turn this into a book! I have missed a few installments but just caught up now and am totally amazed at Bowsers Boy's progress. The updates and pictures were just wonderful. He looks like he has lived at *The Ranch* all his life. :)

What a great day you all had on your road trip! It's great you can hook all of them up together and let them run! (I wonder what would happen if I did that with all six of mine - maybe 3 + 3???? - they would probably go nowhere because they wouldn't agree on which direction to go in) - and know they will come back.

Bowser looks like he is settling in real nice. You have to be careful fostering dogs - they have a way of worming there way into your heart not just your home!

Great update! I really enjoyed the pictures and Bowser really looks pretty spiffy in his bandana. I agree... he fits really well with Cinder and Smoke already! :D

What great pictures. I can't say I blame Bowsie for being shy of the garage though. He doesn't want to stay by himself and miss all the fun. I bet he will soon forget he ever stayed in there.

I wonder how he will like swimming!

Looks like the "road trip" was a great success!
Thanks for sharing! (Hope you bundled up and got your feet warm! Don't want that cold coming back!)
:D

Just had to add my thanks for reporting in on the Tailz and Trailz Road Trip (including pictures). Seems like another good time was had by all. My two have their noses out of joint because they now think they live a deprived life compared to the kids at the Ranch. Maybe Dad should consider starting a summer camp for fur kids.

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Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...b/f548574c.jpg

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L:) :) K at that cute face!

How soon's the next dog park meeting?! :D

Great pictures. looks like all had fun.

You know Mark & I were just talking about you today. He said "What, is he going to hook all 3 of them together now?"
I'll just have to show his these pictures and let them speak for themselves:D

Glad everyone had a fun time and hope you and your feet are all dry, warm and cozy now:)

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Originally posted by zippy-kat
L:) :) K at that cute face!

How soon's the next dog park meeting?! :D

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Little cold for the dog park yet, but there are some plans to meet at the Mutt SHow in Toledo later this month...Phred??? Are ya coming??

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Kat here...

Who wrote dat Fambly Memo?
Yeah - da wun I dint read. :o
WHUT'Z Wrong wiff it?

Da part about da Visitin Dawg "possibly bein wiffin 6 feetz
of da foot uvva BigBed"...
Dint say NUFFIN bout dat happnin fur more den WUN nite!! :mad:

Oooooooh... so DATZ whut "indeterminate period" meanz.
Kuldnit youze guyz jest uze plain ole KatTalk!??
No wunner nunbuddie <readz> dat stuff!

Whut Happened!??
Same durn thing azza furst nite!

I'z up wiffa SunBall;
stumbull inna baffroom ta <skratch sum sand> an grabba byte ta eat;
then start Checkin da Joint out...
Wandur inna BunkRoom ta <hop> up onna bed an
jump to da back winnow sill; and
<bump> *GASP* :eek: ...
Dat durn DAWG wuz layin rite inna KatWay - AGAIN!! :mad:

I gib him a *Seer-e-us *HiiiSSSS*" an sed "MOVE*!!
Whut'd he do??
Opined wun eyeball an gib me a <GRINN>!

Shudda gib him a <*SMACK*> wiffa knivez! :p

"Indeterminate Period" ... :rolleyes: NUTZ!

/s/ da :mad: Kat
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Originally posted by zippy-kat

How soon's the next dog park meeting?! :D

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Answer:
Urlee Spring Fling at Findlay is usually in Late March
or Early April. Dependz on Ohio's "weather??"
Then we have Da BIG WUN - Memorial Day (SUNDAY) Gathurin at Findlay
is on May 29.

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Originally posted by Cincy'sMom

... there are some plans to meet at
the Mutt Show in Toledo later this month...
Phred??? Are ya coming??

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KAT here...

Furst Tyme *I* ebber heard bout dat Mutt Show!
Soundz GUD ta me!! ;)

I knowz Cinder an SmokeMutt kan do "Kloze Order Drillz" an
walk OK wiff their kollarz <klipped> tugether or onna REELee
<short> Y-Thingy; but dunno how well dat Lil SHORT GUY will do
azza Third Wheel. I'll try sendin em all ober ta PetsMart fur
sum praktiss affore da Big Day.

Gonna be any EXtra HANZ available to
<drag> a Mutt around dat day??

I'll let'cha all knowe whut'z up. ;)

/s/ da Kat
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