Laurie, are you serious?!?! Wow, we have another saint here on PT!!!

Phred, it sounds like the firekid's mom was just feeding him because he came around. Somehow I don't think she would be broken hearted if he found a "real" home. Especially since she's in the hospital and that's probably why he was on the road - he hadn't gotten fed lately and something told him that you would be coming by real soon.

I have no idea about the throwing up. You can tell how much of a dog person I am that I've never heard of a deep-chested breed. But it sounds like Liz might be on to something.

Never a dull moment at "the ranch."