Please Take Him Home

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by dukedogsmom
... Tomorrow, I'll call the director and
ask her the questions posted.

Then, I'll email those of you helping with the info about
where he is and their email address.

I don't want to put it on here.

Vall ~

WHY don't you want to "post" where Chance is??

If the SPCA *knows* there are folks willing to help Chance (and possibly *contribute* to their Organization) - they might be more willing to give Chance some "extra" Time & Effort.

Please fill us in...

[dukedogsmom]

Because it's the internet. I'll gladly tell anyone who's interested if they pm me and give them SPCA email address. You've got to remember that there are a lot of people out there that aren't so nice and I work for law enforcement and know the crazy things that happen. I hope you understand.

[lizbud]

Valerie,

I can relate to that really.(Just received my 2nd pm from
someone who is registered here, but has a 0 post count. The
messages never make any sense to me, so I ignore them for
the most part, but, it's true, you never know who's lurking.

Please send the info by pm to those who've offered to help
so we can have a heads up on what's happening o.k.? We do
want to help. Thanks.

[petlover]

Oh Val. I would never be able to take Chance, but I want to so bad. The least that I can do is help out with whatever needs to be helped out on. I will make donations for sweet Chance. I will
e-mail them. Just let me know what I can help with.
Stay strong Val. This is the time that Chance needs you most. You have got to stay strong.


*HUGS*

[dukedogsmom]

Ok everyone. We've got to put our plan in action. Money cannot be specifically donated for any certain animal. Woman from SPCA told me my best bet was to go ahead with micki's plan. She also can't give me any warning on when he will be put down. So, if we are to fly him to Texas, I've got to get a carrier for him to be transported in. I paid $100 to the day care place yesterday and #30 to the SPCA. So, I'm kind of strapped for money. We must act QUICKLY! I have to work tomorrow and Friday. I think the SPCA is open on Saturday. I can't believe the adventure Chance is getting ready to have. I'm praying it all works out ok. SPCA woman knows I'm working on this but I'll keep checking in with her to guarantee nothing bad happens to him. Thanks to everyone for their help!

[clara4457]

Valerie - what do you need? Do you need us to send some money for the carrier? Also - I have a ton of frequent flyer miles on USAirways (they work on United as well) - maybe they can help with the flight costs? Let us know what we can do to help.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Here's the 3:30 PM Wednesday (11/26/03) UppyDate on Chance...

Dad jest got offa phone wiff Miz Pat Glenn, the
Manager of the SPCA Shelter where Chance is in Florida.
Soundz like they hadda *nice* yap-yap session -
here - we'll let Dad tell it...

I did just talk to Pat at the Shelter, and she was
rather up-beat about Chance and his "chances" for finding his
FurrEver Home ~

First -
He's NOT in any great danger of being put down in the near term!

She did not, could not and won't make any "guarantees";
but she said enough to convince ME that Chance will be given
EXCELLENT "chances" to be adopted LOCALLY - and
she feels that CAN & WILL happen with him!

His PHOTOS have been submitted to the local paper -
he'll be In The News Next Week!
He's Scheduled to be Featured on Channel 8 TV on December 5th.
He's going to be one of the Featured Dogs & Cats on a local radio show.
AND he'll go "OUT" to a "Remote Adoption Event" *IF* he gets
along with some other Dogs that will be going.

That said, she told me he DOES have some "issues" that
must be taken into consideration...

He's a SUPER FRIENDLY / Wiggle Butt of a dog with every
Human he meets;
but not quite so friendy with other Dogs...
She said he's an Alpha Personality with other Dogs -
if the other submits to him - he's Mr. Personality with the Wiggley Butt.
But he can't stand another Alpha Dog!

The Shelter will insist that he be an ONLY Dog;
"Cats" are an unknown...

The only *unknown* about how long he can stay in the Shelter is
*IF* he becomes "kennel crazy"...
She doesn't "think" it will happen - but is a possibility.

When I told her of out *emergency plans" to Fly him to Texas -
she suggested that we wait a while before doing that.
SHE feels he has an Excellent "Chance" of being adopted locally!!

Pat said she WILL keep Valerie posted on Chance's situation -
But Val MUST BE THE ONE to initiate all inquiries...
"Board Policy" prevents Pat from calling Val...

Pat suggested tha Val call her (PAT - and Only Pat)
on Tuesdays and Fridays between 4 and 4:30 PM;
although Pat is often there till 5-6 PM (She DOES sound very DEDICATED!)

IF Chance develops "issues" that would suggest he be euthanized;
PAT will KNOW it enough in advance that Val can be advised to
finalize a Backup Plan and we can execute it.

We touched on the money issue...
The Shelter is forbidden to accept money for the care of a Specific Dog...
But any and all donations will be put to Good Use!

As for us "Looking In" on Chance...
the Shelter Web Site is *down* because they are changing
their web Host... Prolly won't be "up" till next week.

VAL ~
Can we let the Pet Talk Family know what the Shelter Name and
Web Site Address is - or do you still want to keep those details quiet??

Summary ~
He's in Good Hands and with any Luck -
he'll have a Stocking to Hang on his Own FurrEver Fireplace for Christmas!



/s/ Phred @ 4:30 Wednesday

[dukedogsmom]

Thanks for your help! I'm talking with micki76 now and you might get with her. We can't make any flight arrangements earlier than 3 days before. Thanks so much for your kindness. I've sent micki a link to American Airlines cargo but if they would let you use the miles at United, that would greatly help! So, I'll pm her and let her know what you offered.
I really don't want to sound like a prude or paranoid and all that but anyone who wants to know where Chance is can pm me or Cinder and we can tell you where he is. Thanks for the update, Phred! I really appreciate it.

[micki76]

Thanks for setting our minds at ease Phred. I think Chance has an excellent chance for adoption there in FL, but am ready and on stand by for flying him here.

Sounds like they are getting him some great exposure that will surely produce some leads toward that forever home he deserves!

Phred, you said that Valerie must initiate the inquiries and that Pat can’t call Val. Do you know if others can call and inquire of his status? Could I call and communicate with Pat or does it have to be Valerie?

[Cinder & Smoke]

Some Suggestions...

Let's ALL take a Deep Breath and think this through ~

Chance is NOT in any immediate danger!
The Shelter believes he is Very Adoptable - Locally!

*IF* he develops *issues* and must be taken out of the Shelter in
order to save his life...
We'll have a day or two to "pull" him -
As Long as Val keeps in touch with Pat at the Shelter!

*IF* Chance needs to be pulled out of the Shelter ~
We need a LOCAL (Polk County, FLORIDA)
*Temporary* Foster Home to put him into while
we finalize his next steps...[/b]

He will NEED to be Vetted and recieve ALL his Shots AND
a Vet's Health Certificate in order to Fly ANYWHERE!

The Vet Visit and travel arrangements will probably take a
few days to complete - so we NEED that First Temp Home - in Florida!

And rather than Fly (read *expensive*) -
He'd be better off in the long run to move into a
true Rescue/Foster Home setting.

When I asked Pat at the Shelter about local Florida "Rescues" -
she said there just weren't any except Breed Specific ones...
And since Mr. Chance "appears" to be of a somewhat Well Mixed Parentage...
His chances of "qualifying" at a Local Rescue might be limited.

So -
rather than plan a Quickie Flight to Texas -
let's consider finding Emergency Housing for Chance in Florida;
and locate a Mutt Rescue that would like to work on finding him that
Home for Christmas we'd all like to see him find.



/s/ Phred

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by micki76
... Pat can’t call Val.
Do you know if others can call and inquire of his status?
Could I call and communicate with Pat
or does it have to be Valerie?

The short answer is that it *should* be Val...

ONLY because the Shelter is Very *Bizzie* and
PAT is the Head Honcho = SUPER *Bizzie*!

Pat seemed to have a bit of a Soft Spot for Chance (AND Valerie)!
So I think Val stands a good "Chance" of obtaining the honest scoop
in enough time to react if something goes sour.

Maybe we can ask Valerie to alert Micki or Me if she cannot
do a Tuesday or Friday check-up before 4:30 PM.

TOO Many well-intentioned calls to the Shelter just
might wear out Chance's welcome.

/s/ Phred

[micki76]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
The short answer is that it *should* be Val...

Maybe we can ask Valerie to alert Micki or Me if she cannot
do a Tuesday or Friday check-up before 4:30 PM.

Yes, that's what I was thinking. I was thinking someone could call if Val's busy or just needs helping hand with keeping in touch with Pat. I have free unlimited long distance, so I'd be more than happy to make calls as necessary.

[lizbud]

Phred or Val,

Does the local SPCA have a fostering program in place.? Could
they possibly help in finding a foster situation for Chance. It
would be so much better for him than just staying full time at
in a Shelter enviroment. Just a thought. I feel so much better
about his chances for a Forever Home.

[Kfamr]

Valerie... instead of spending all of that money.... I could always ask my parents if we could foster him until we can find a home for him...

I don't know how much they'd agree with it, but i'm willing to give up my Christmas gifts/money this year for it.
And it's always worth talking to them about.

And who knows.... Seeing how big my dad's *soft* spot is (although he doesn't like to show it) Chance's (hopeful) Forever Home could be here with my 2.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Kfamr
... I could always ask my parents if
we could foster him until we can find a home for him...

KayAnn ~

That's a Sweet and Very Kind Offer...

But Pat at the Shelter feels that Chance *NEEDS*
to be an Only Dog in a ONE-Dog Family!

He's Sweet-As-Pie - *IF* another Dog submits to HIM.
Thinking that all THREE of them would *agree* that
Mr. Chance was Top Dog might be very wishful thinking.

Butt....
If you happen to have a Friendly RELATIVE with a Dog-Less home...
Maybe we can *talk*...

Let's not give up too soon...
Chance is Very Adoptable if the
Right Family will just see him!

/s/ Phred