On my way home from work, this is what I found.
How about a little fun in a box?
Or how about a little fun on the floor?
Or a little fun in the water?
What a mess!
And for my critics.
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On my way home from work, this is what I found.
How about a little fun in a box?
Or how about a little fun on the floor?
Or a little fun in the water?
What a mess!
And for my critics.
Gosh, what a cute group. What the heck are you going to do with them? I cannot believe you found them in the road. Such a shame. Such disregard for doggies. My heart is breaking.
Thanks for taking care of God's little creatures. (Unwanted ones at that!)
OK, I have to ask...
Is there a cartoon bubble over your head that says *Give me your abandoned dogs?*
I swear, you're a homeless dog magnet!
And I mean this in a sweet way..no sarcasm or meanness intended!
I guess everyone's heard of you and know where to "dump" :mad:
So? What's the future hold? I'm at a different computer and the video was a bit dark. What kind of puppers are they? What'd the rest of your crew have to say??? Sorry if you had audio..couldn't get it where I am.
What lucky little puppies they are that you found them!
You're such a blessing to these little ones. You have such a big heart, it's no wonder they find their way to you.
Please keep us updated on these babies!
I'm glad the pups and momma are in good hands! They are very cute!:D Good luck finding homes and spaying mom!
Oh dear, not what you need right now, is it! :eek: But you certainly are a magnet to lost dogs!
What are you going to do? Any chance their owner is looking for them? It seems that dog owners in your area need to be educated about taking properly care of their dogs!
They are so cute, and of course, you could not leave them in the road. I hope they're all in good health, and you can find a loving family for them.
Thanks for all you do to help! :)
I found the dogs when I was within a couple of miles of my house in the little obsolete town of Winnesoga, Mississippi. The mom and pups were within a block of a railroad crossing there. I rousted two local households and was told that the dog was a stray and been being fed with table scraps. Upon enquiry I was told that the animal shelter had been called, but the people were told that the shelter did not go into the county outside of the city limits. The sheriff's office was called, and the people were told to call the animal shelter.
Our local shelter is called the Corinth Alcorn County Humane Society. Their website is www.cachs.com.
There has been a turnover in management at the shelter, and the reports I receive are not good. Of course, this is heresay only. The previous management did an excellent job of tracking down calls and complaints, and adopted animals out all over the country, but I am getting reports from local vets and their technicians that the current shelter management is actually adopting out animals that have not been properly screened (shots/neuter, etc). This could be wrong information. I hope so.
I have personally delivered scores if not a few hundred animals to this shelter and have always had good cooperation in the past. I have not dealt with the current administration so I may be completely wrong about them. They haven't met me yet, but I suspect that they will soon.
Wow, poor pups. Thank goodness you crossed their paths.
I have to say you are an amazing man. I wish I were closer to help with mom and pups, I have a soft spot for black and tan doggies.
Are they still at your home, are you finding homes for them by yourself, or?
Oh, and the last video made me giggle. :D
You are such a sweetheart!!! Just look at those widdle babies!!! Poor sweet momma must be so thankful for your help! THANK YOU and phewy to any critics!;)
I called the animal shelter, and they have agreed to take the pups. I shall deliver them Saturday. The mom doesn't stand a prayer of being adopted, and if the shelter agrees with my assessment then, ..., well, then I guess I just got myself another dog! ...:mad:... :( ... :confused:...:rolleyes:...:)...:D
It's great that the animal shelter will take the pups, although they'll miss their mom, and she'll miss them. :( Do you have a guess on their age? How's the little guy doing who was so quiet? Are they all eating, drinking, pooping?
I left for work this morning at 5:15 am and haven't seen them since. Surely they will be okay until I arrive home around 5:30 pm. But mom was up barking at me this morning as I left, so it looks like she is going to be fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Randi
All pups were moving around and eating and drinking when I left. They woke me up a couple times during the night, so ...
I may need some good drugs to make it to the end of the week {{{Oh boy is someone going to bash me for saying that! :rolleyes:}}}
And did you ask about pooping? Didn't I mention? Are you kidding me??? There was poop. A lot of it. Everywhere!
Mom?
Are the pups ready to leave their mom? They are so darn cute. I could use a few more videos of them. Ahemmmmm. Thank you camera man.
;)
what a bunch of cuties!!.. glad you were there.. and gave them shelter and food.. lets hope they all find homes and hope to see more of them..
I loved the videos!!... and I love your accent...so neat..;)
I may have taken the pups away from mom too soon. Anyways they are back with her this evening. I am guessing that they are around four weeks old. When I arrived home from work she acted like she was missing them so I gave them back. We'll see about tomorrow.
I am gone all day. Just not enough time to prepare for them properly.
I'll take them over to the shelter on Saturday. I am guessing that I shall end up keeping mom. Boy did I have a mess to clean up when I arrived home!
I'm tired. Good night.
Like I already said....
I can quit my job that I hate, sell my condo, pack up and move to Mississipi. Of course, I would have to learn how to speak your language...;)
Seriously though, I have nothing but the utmost respect for you. I believe that there are hoomans who are deemed to be rescuers and quite obviously you are one of them. I would take my hat off to you but I look terrible in hats...never wore them.:p
You, your stories and our glimpses into the "day in the life of" are such a wonderful addition to Pet Talk. I really hope you stick around. :)
Claire. The Mom should be named Claire. (It's the closest name I could get to "Clorox.") :D
ETA
I guess Clara would work, too. lol
I think I've missed something. How old might the pups be? And I don't understand the one about the bleach. It's way, high up where the babies can't get to it. The only thing that makes me mad is that they were in the road. How fortunate they were that you came along when you did!
Edited to say, I didn't read carefully enough. In #17 it notes they are roughly four weeks old.
Dan, I hope you got a good nights sleep and don't have any serious programming to do today. You have just got to work from home at the moment!
I'm so glad that the pups are with their mom again, since they're only about 4 weeks old. :p Do you have them in big crate? Will they use a litter box, like cats?
Can't wait to hear news on their progress! They're SO cute!
Tonya, you know what Clara reminds us all of! :D
It came to me in a dream. I am at work and too busy to relate the dream now (not that it matters), but as part of my preparation for work this morning, and before I left the house, I returned the pups to the bathroom with a bowl of mush. I'll have another gargantuan cleanup job when I arrive home this afternoon. There will be poop. Lots and lots of poop.Quote:
Originally Posted by zippy-kat
The mother did well with her babies during the night. They all curled up and slept fairly well. Still, I am experiencing sleep deprivation right now, having endured two nights with the new additions.
Before I left for work I entered the mom's kennel for a short visit. Squatting down I pulled my arms around the black and tan and hugged her for a bit. She is such a pretty dog. She has a nice smile, a wonderful wag, and she is well-behaved. I thought about what a responsibility it must be to be a mother.
Me? Oh, I'm not into motherhood -- I wouldn't know about that; but ..., seeing that poor thing in the road recently with those puppies hanging onto her, watching the mother dog and seeing her face, that weary, haggard look -- it's enough to make you want to cry -- even a grown man like me, who would rather go out and eat a steak and just relax.
I sat with her this morning and told her about my dream. It came to me as I slept. I told her that I know. Yes, now I know. I know her name. For all the labor and pain and all the worry and anxiety she had to endure, not knowing or even being concerned with where her next meal might come, her only and main concern being to care for and protect her babies, she held up heroicly. And in her heroism she survived and her babies survived, and now she is free to relax and look after herself once more, while someone else assumes the responsibility of caring for her babies.
Yes, I finally know her name. Despite the crule fates of being abandoned and unwanted, she persevered with beauty and grace, and it is such grace that adorns the world with beauty. Grace.
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...09_04_2008.jpg
Welcome, beautiful Grace!:love:
YAY!!!.. welcome Grace!!... she is a lovely girl with such a pretty face....
based on the pic where they are all eating.. they seem like 5 weeks...barely...maybe 4.5
the blacks and the chocolate being the biggest then the two black and tans...or so they see that way
but they all look adorable... when you get a chance could you get more pics for us ??... ;) please ;)
Here are a couple of stills I took yesterday, right after delivering Grace and the pups to my house.
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...MomAndPups.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...PupsEating.jpg
Thanks for the pics Willow, I can't watch the videos. Grace is so pretty, I love black and tan dogs. ;) Bless you for rescuing them. And just look at those puppies, I believe the one is chocolate? You can send that one to me.:D
Welcome, Grace! - and - do I count six puppies? Blessings on you, mom, pups and rescuer!
what cuties! :D
Grace is the perfect name for her. Why do I say that?
Our black Great Dane (mix, 3/4 Dane, 1/4 Lab) was named Grace, long-legged, sleek, shiny and completely graceLESS as a puppy, she was nonetheless a complete sweetheart, and much loved.
As your Grace is now learning to be - loved, that is!
I hope whomever dumped her and her puppies gets a bad case of fleas.
I agree, Grace is a lovely name for her, she has such a sweet face - now we're gonna have to change your signature! ;)
That dinner picture is hilarious, at least four of them have their paws inside the bowl :D A good thing it's a floor that's easy to clean.
I am a little late replying to your threads so first of all let me say welcome. :) I have just read about Taz's first day with you and have now read about Grace (love the name) and her puppies. You are a very special person to say the least and those of us who love animals want to say Thank You for what you do to help so many. I see that I have a lot of reading to do to catch up with your furry family and I will stay tuned for updates on the little ones and sweet Grace. :)
Today is Friday. I took this video of mom and pups this afternoon after I returned home from work.
Ordinarily I would quarantine a dog for a while before introducing it to the rest of the gang. I just couldn't wait this time. Here is a video of Grace's introduction to the rest of the crew.
She is really a gorgeous girl:
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...ups/Grace1.jpg
Grace -- the photogenic girl:
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...ups/Grace2.jpg
Taz is getting big. Here he is running the fence with Grace:
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...raceAndTaz.jpg
Grace from a distance with Sam and Fred:
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...aceSamFred.jpg
A couple of face shots of the pups:
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PupFace2.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PupFace1.jpg
I think I shall keep the pups at least another week. I think they must be between four and five weeks of age. They would survive, but it's better if they stay with their mother until at least six weeks of age. That means two more weeks of sleep deprivation.
One thing though. Our animal shelter is not a no-kill shelter, but I cannot keep the pups. I really shouldn't keep Grace. I already am at my limit. In the past I have taken animals to the shelter with the full knowledge that they would be put down. I don't like it any more than you but I have had to learn that I can only do what I can do. Sometimes being put down can be better than the alternative.
Grace wouldn't stand a chance. It is highly unlikely that she would be adopted. The pups stand a better chance, but only because they are pups. Otherwise, their chances wouldn't be so good. As it is, it is unlikely that all the pups will be adopted. It hurts, and it is a heavy burden to contemplate consigning such health creatures to their demise. At least they had a semblance of dignity in their lives -- even if only for a sort while.
You are a very sweet soul. You're doing what I dream of doing some day. Those pups were so cute. They looked like they were a lab mix. Don't worry about the critics. There are always some that like to stir up trouble around here.
Just now saw Grace. She is a beauty. It looks like you have a wonderful group of furries.
Aww, just look at those faces, and all of them following their mom all the time is so cute! I agree that they should stay with her a few weeks longer, they will be healthier and happier. Only, it's not good for your sleep.
Are they whining to get out during night? I take it they're locked in the bathroom? In a few days time, they may have got used to it so much that they'll accept it there.
I have an idea... how about inviting your friend Larry over? He just may fall in love with them and take at least some! ;) If he won't, you have at least tried.
Any chance there are other shelters in your area, who are no-kill and could take them?
Grace really seems to get along well with the rest, it's so good to see them running around together having fun.
Thanks for sharing the videos.
Can't you find homes for them yourself by placing ads?
Thank you for your input, but that is a bad idea. All stray or abandoned animals should be delivered to a certified animal shelter. A responsible animal shelter will do the best job of facilitating any adoption process. For one thing, a shelter will require that all adopted animals be neutered and receive basic shots. The prospective adoptor will be required to pay for these services, thus raising the level of credibility of the process. A person who will pay $60-$70 dollars to adopt an animal is more likely to be someone who will be a responsible pet owner.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttercup132
Allowing people to just willy-nilly come to your house and take animals home is not responsible behavior. But I do thank you for your concern.
Yep, by placing ads you may end up with one of the pups back in a year, found on the road, with yet 6 more puppies.:( Is there any chance someone at work is needing a pup? As for taking them to the shelter, you've done the best you could Willow, many prayers that they all find homes.
Man I would love to tell you to send one of the puppies up to me! I just don't think addinga 4th is a good idea though...maybe someday! They sure are cute!
Hey -- the chocolate is a female. The runt is a female, and the other four are males.Quote:
Originally Posted by chocolatepuppy
I have read through some of your threads and can't tell you enough how enjoyable it is to know someone whose love for animals is so intense. Thank you for being their keeper and understanding their needs so thoroughly. You have a special gift and I appreciate the time you take in sharing it with us all.
This thread has especially grabbed my heart. Grace and her puppies are so sweet and had you not taken them in, I dread what might have been their fate:(
Your heart will hurt taking those pups to the shelter, no doubt, but your instinctive sense for reality is understood. I agree with others - do not let the critics deter you - keep on doing what you do. It is admirable.
Thank you for having the compassion you have for Grace. She is a beautiful girl and deserves your love and care.