This is what I do

[Willow Oak]

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.

[sasvermont]

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!)

[K9karen]

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"

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.

[Suki Wingy]

What lucky little puppies they are that you found them!

[Scooter's Mom]

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!

[lute]

I'm glad the pups and momma are in good hands! They are very cute! Good luck finding homes and spaying mom!

[Randi]

Oh dear, not what you need right now, is it! 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!

[Willow Oak]

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.

[beeniesmom]

Wow, poor pups. Thank goodness you crossed their paths.

[Husky_mom]

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..

[Willow Oak]

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.

[slick]

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.

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.

[zippy-kat]

Claire. The Mom should be named Claire. (It's the closest name I could get to "Clorox.")

ETA
I guess Clara would work, too. lol

[Willow Oak]

Claire. The Mom should be named Claire. (It's the closest name I could get to "Clorox.")

ETA
I guess Clara would work, too. lol

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.

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.

[dukedogsmom]

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.