Wellll... GOOD JOB, Pet Talkers!

Special THANKS to Sara (Edwina's Secretary) for jumping in and volunteering for the 60 mile Rescue Run on very short notice!

And LOTS of thanks to the Many Pet Talkers (you all know who you are!) that worked SOoo Hard behind the scenes to solve the mystery and set us up for the Rescue Run That Isn't Needed!!!!

A LOTTA e-mails, PM's and Posts have been flowing the last week to pull this off - THANKS to ALL who helped!

And although a few of us think we got the "bum's rush" from the Shelter workers - I think their seemingly uncaring or disinterested attitude comes from the many difficult situations they find themselves and their charges in; every single day! I doubt they get many calls from folks half way across the country showing interest in a single homeless Dawg! On that subject ~

I'll echo Sara's comments on the Shelter and especially Debbie, the Shelter Manager ~ They are a Kind and Caring group of true Animal Lovers - just like us!! Debbie was polite and very cooperative with us. She had Maddie's records in front of her as we spoke. (And they're updated wih my name and 24 hour phone number - if anything goes wrong with Maddie's placement.)

Sadly, they weren't TOLD too much about Maddie's behavioral problems and issues... But let's forget about that. Maddie managed to be friendly to all, and was LOVED by ALL the Shelter workers! I was so excited during my lengthy phone call with Debbie that I neglected to *listen* to everything she said . But I DID hear that they do a serious screening of the potential adoptive parents - and that they are satisfied that Maddie is in a GOOD home.

The nice thing is that we'll be notified if Maddie has any problems and is returned. Debbie STRESSED that behavior problems (pee, poddy, etc) are NOT reasons 'their' dogs are ever put down. Only severely sick or vicious dogs are euthanized. And she PROMISED that if a problem does develop, either they will re-home her or we'll be notified.
I can't stress enough how impressed I (and Sara, too) was with Debbie's truly Caring Attitude! She's a Good People!

Which brings up this subject ~

If anyone would like to help cement our relationship with this Shelter - in Maddie's name - I'm sure monetary donations would help their cause and make some homeless Critters have a better day.

Maddie's was Sheltered at:

South Suburban Humane Society
1103 West End Avenue
Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411
phone: 708.755.7387
e-mail = Debbie <[email protected]>

If you can make a small donation, mention Maddie and that you're a Pet Talker on or with your gift.

I've rambled enough...

You ALL did GOOD, Pet Talkers! I'm sure the Head Bunnie is proud of the Whole Gang!

And keep the saddles handy - ya neber know when we might have to mount up the Cavalry and ride out again!

/s/ Phred & the Muttz