A Plea for HELP!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

sigh! I'm pinein away for another update!

[slick]

Me too! Phred...oh Phred where art thou???

[LoudLou]

Phred,

Hope your feeling ok. Staying tuned for the next installment of "As the Tail Wags".


LOUD Louie & The Beans... Katie too.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi All ~

Whut'z been Happnin?
Nuffin too ex-citin; but a few more Furstz fur da Bowzer Boy...

Dad sed it wuz tyme fur our Heartworm "pillz" - we all get da
<munchable> montlhy Heartgard Plus - dey come inna package
sealed wiff foil...
Dad startz <zippin> foil seals anna STAMPEED beginz!
All Three gathured round da puter chair;
two offerin pawz an jumpin up & down;
wun lookin a bit "konfuzzed" but <waggin>...
We <gobbled> ouz inna *blink*...

All eyes turn to da Bowz... Furst Half offered...
"Whut'z DIS??" - He takes it an rollz it around inna mouff...
<chomp> <chomp> <chomp> <chomp> <chomp> <chomp>
GUD GRIEF - it'z not DAT big!!
<shallow> <WAG>
He'z not dat *thrilled* Dad, gimmie his udder half.
"BACK OFF!! ... Here Bowz - other half here."
<SNATCH>
<CHOMP>
<GULP>
NUTZ! ~ He *LIKES* em!

As begun dis week, ALL "outies" have been allowed wiffOUT enniebuddie
bein <tied> to enniebuddie else OR da porch...
Seemz to be da New Policie fur ebberbuddie (for at least az long
az it stayz KOLD out)... We'z ALL stickin reel KLOZE to da frunt door!!
Yeah ~ eben ole "Take a Hike Cinners" been reel QUICK onna returnz!

Da BIG 'Furst' kame last nite...
Bowzie "Moved Out" ...
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uvva Basement 'Partment
Dad sez "K'mone, Bowzie; let'z go downstairs."
'No Fankz! ~ I'd rather wait up here!"
Dad finally <caught> him an we all went down.
Whilst Dad wuz pickin up hiz LilBed; Bowzie <dashed> back UP
an wuz tryin to sit onna top step

Dad set hiz LilBed up inna korner asside da TV Stand anna klozit door
an tied a lil ropey wiffa klip onna end to da bed foot.
Bowzie wuzint payin NO attenshun; so when BedTyme kame around
he dint wanna "come" when Dad kalled.

He figgered it out purdy quick after Dad <herded> him inna BunkRoom!
We fink he spent a lil tyme onna LilBed;
but he wuz ketcihn Zzzz's onna floor on Dad'z side uvaa BigBid dis mornin.
No <chomp> markz onna ropey; se he must notta tried ta <flee>.

Onlee wun a lil UPPYset by da change in Howzin Arrangementz
wuz Da KAT! ~ He must notta Read da Memo...

Ole Bootsie <strolled> inna BunkRoom bout Oh:dark:Thirty - prolly
plannin on jumpin onn BigBed an krashin onna bookcase.
We heard a <bump> <*GASP*> anna Kat <landed> on Dad
wiifa KLAWZ *OUT* ... then <LEAPED> onna back window sill!

"Sun Uvva *----!! ~~ WHO PARKED dat DAWG THERE onna Floor!!!????"

READ yur Fambly Memoz an ya'd knowe whut wuz goin on, Kat!

Dad'z gonna need a lil RE-trainin, too...
He almost <smushed> da Bowz when Dad jumped outta bed dis mornin!

Nudder ROAD TRIP dis afternoon...
Dad *noticed* da KRUNCHIE Supply inna Garbich Kan dropped a lil
faster than normal ... "We need summore Krunch!"

HEY, Dad! ~ Dis izzint da Krunch Shop... It'z da DAWG KETCHER's Joint!
Yur NOT <turnin> Bowz inta THEM, are ya!!??

"RELAXE!! ~ He needz a License Plate!"
WHEEEEEW!! - Dont <skare> us like dat!!

Dad went in wiffa Cheque Bookie; den kame out wiff wunna da Ketcher Guyz!
HIDE, Bowzie, they're comin ta GET'cha!! ~
We started <*BARKIN> reel NASTIE-Like.
Dad reached in ta get a leash to pull Bowzie out...
He made a <BREAK fur It>!! ~ <ZIPP>
Dad anna Ketcher Guy boff <grabbed> him affore it got outta da kar.
More <NASTIE BARKIN> frumma back seat!!
"SHUT UP!! ~ He just wantz to *LOOK*!! ~ I've GOT his Tag!"
Bowzie <pranced> around inna parkin lot.

Ketcher Guy ses "OMG!! ~ He might BE a 'Shepherd / CORGI Mix' -
I really dint Believe you!! ~ He sure is CUTE!!"
Bowzie <*WAGGED*>!

It all started wiff Doc Mike.
Doc took Wun Look at da Bowz an sed "Shepherd and CORGI" fur SHURE!!
Doc sed da VET wuz suppozed to list da TWO "Predominant" Breeds
onna Rabies Certificate - an he sed wiff Bowzie's "short" legz
an other Body Features, he hadda go wiff CORGI az bein a
BIG part of da Bowz's past!

Ketcher Guy wuz typin Bowzie inna puter an kept askin Dad:
"Shepherd and CORGI!??? ~ Ya SURE bout dat?"
Dad sed "YUP - Dat'z whut da DOC sed! - C'mone out an taka LOOK!"
An so he DID!

So Bowzie is Officiallie # 23727 - a "Mixed Shepherd / CORGI"


Off to da Krunchie Shop...
Dad hauled out a Big Bag anna kupla TREET boxez an baggiez.
Lookz like we'll be <eatin> OK fur a while!!

Bout tyme ta jump onna BigBed.
Gotta <find> da Kat an *re-mynd" him to WATCH where he'z walkin tanite!

Niterz!!
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[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

PS GREAT news on the house manners 'n upstairs progress!

Have any of the rescues/shelters been notified, in case anyone's looking for an older dog? Maybe list him on the bulletin board at the vet's (if they have one)?

Surely, his forever home's around the corner!! It's just gotta be!! *crosses fingers*

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

[Cincy'sMom]

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

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.

[Dixieland Dancer]

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!

[Cinder & Smoke]

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!

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 "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!
(KAT'z *happie* bout dat!! ~ Survez azza Kat Urlee-Warnin System.)

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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!

Laterz...

[Corinna]

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.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[zippy-kat]

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.

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.
'Tis COMPLETELY new to me; down here, we just hafta have our's up-to-date on rabies and have proof of such.

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
[B]


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!!

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!!

[Freckles]

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

[chocolatepuppy]

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.

[Cinder & Smoke]

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?

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.

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

A:
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.

Is the dog warden different from the the pound?

A:
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!

(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.)

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".

Oh, *HUSH*!!

We hardly notice da Pet Rock is even here!

.

[Corinna]

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.