My Pal Blackie

[tatsxxx11]

I got some happy news today; an encouraging update on my little PawPal Blackie. When I get the pics I will post them. I think it's such a good sign that he is starting to cry when his Mommy leaves for work These pups have been so physically and emotionally traumatized. Every step forward, albeit little ones, are reason to celebrate! Good job Blackie!!

I'm Blackjack's foster mom!

He is doing very well here...we had a few problems come up, but, with the help of a rescue friend familiar with chi's, we "overcame" the obstacles.

He's still scared at times, but, he whines now when he knows I'm getting ready to go to work. (He doesn't like it when I go to work...neither does anyone else, but, someone has to pay the mortgage! LOL!)

I will try and get some pics of him up soon on PMR for you!

[Cincy'sMom]

What an adorable little dog! Glad to hear he is adjusting and learning to trust humans after such a rough go of it coming from a puppymill...keep us updated!

[Rachel]

So the little guy is doing his sponsor proud. I hope that they will be able to find a forever home for him soon. Having sponsored several dogs at HUA, I know how much your pal can get into your life even though you never see him. Blackie, we are all rooting for you.

[Sudilar]

Such great news!! I hope Blackie gets adopted soon!!

[lizbud]

I'm so happy to hear Good News about Blackie.
As you said Sandra, small steps but really
significant ones considering his past life.
Bless his heart!!! Hope Blackie's progress will
continue to get better & better.Any updated pics
would be very nice. All The Best from Liz & Bud.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Sandra, Blackie is just an adorable little pup. He looks like a little lovey. I guess I missed something I don't understand what it means to be a PawPal, are you keeping him until he finds a home or are you sponsering him? I was just wondering what a PawPal meant?
Jackie

[sammi]

Blackjack is as cute as a button!!!!

[tatsxxx11]

Thanks everybody!! I'm going to check for new pics shortly! Hope to see him happy and playing! Jackie, a PawPal is a sponsor to a puppymillrescue. com foster home. The foster Mom emails me updates, pics., etc. Poor little one had a rough life But he's in a wonderful foster home now! Thanks for asking!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Awww! Sandra, Blackie is so sweet. Who could not love that little face? What IS the MATTER WITH PEOPLE???? I sure hope the precious little guy continues to improve. All paws, tails and fingers will stay crossed for his continual improvement and happiness.

[Gio]

I'm pleased that Blackie is improving in his new (and loving) environment!

[lizbud]

Sandra,

Any news on Blackie lately? If you've already posted info
some place else, I apologize for asking again, but I missed
it. Hope he's still learning to enjoy life with his foster mom.
Thanks, Liz & Buddy.

[tatsxxx11]

Thanks so much for asking Liz! I just got an email from his foster mom recently. The news wasn't too good, I'm afraid. Seems he was adopted, then returned He is just soooooooooo fearful! His foster mom says she will continue to work with him and will always be there for him no matter what. I've always been a "big dog" Mom but I must say, these sweet little Chi's have really stolen my heart. At the kennel I work at, I have found them to be such mighty little pups, so active, curious, sweet and loving. And I adore there muscular little bodies! They are not little yippers and snappers as they have so mistakingly been described by some. I'll let you know when I get an update. She's supposed to send me some new pics soon!

And Liz, look out for my Petland update. I was escorted off the property last weekend and the security guards attempted to confiscate my literature! They wanted to know "where I got it!!" I told him that I do not live in a police state where public info. is confiscated or my right to distribute it impeeded! That's when 5 more officers appeared and we were asked to leave! We have been speaking with the police and Mall manager about returning. And WE WILL be back in force! Even several animal control officers on the Cape will be in attendance! If we cannot access the mall proper, we are permitted to set up our table, signs, literature off site at the entrance, as long as we don't hinder the flow of traffic. The store IS selling puppies, though the rumor was they would not be. We found out that the dogs are sedated at night to keep them "quiet!!" The whole thing started when one of our group asked a young worker who was out for her cigarette break, if she was aware of the horrors of the puppymill, and why she was contributing to the suffering of helpless animals for minimum wage. She was the one who called security! Well, I think I just updated you! Thanks for asking, and wish me luck! The handcuffs come next! LOL!

[Logan]

Our resident REBEL, Sandra!!!! Making "waves" at the mall!!!! Just wish I were closer and I'd be there in a heartbeat....although I am ashamed to say that I financed a few Petlands before I was "in the know". I'd pass them on to someone else these days.

Logan

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11
And Liz, look out for my Petland update.

I feel so in the dark--I didn't even know what a PetLand was/is until Mugsy's post in Dog General!

We don't have them out here but tell me how I can help!

Sandra, are you a member of "Their Guardian Angels?" If not, if you will email me the who, what, when, where-- (and any updates thereafter)--I can fwd it to the group.

[tatsxxx11]

Hi Tonya! Like Logan AND myself, for years I was unaware of the horrors of the puppymill and the fact that those cute "puppies in the window" came from such shops of horror! I checked out Their Guardian Angels. What a wonderful org. and site! I had not heard of them until now. I belong to one org., www.puppymillfighters.com that has a ton of info. about puppymills, and especiallly about Debbie's Petlands' "partnership with them!!!!!!!! It give all sorts of info. on demonstrating, leafleting, protesting etc. And it gives a list of locations of Petlands established and ones in the planning. I got so much of my info. and protocol from them. They have leaflets and pamphlets that you can print off to distribute. If there isn't a Petland near you, you can still ask other petstores like Petco and PetsMart, as well as vet. offices and places where animal people visit, if you can leave/post some pamphlets. Most people are totally unaware that such a thing as a puppymill even exists!! I'll let you know how it goes this next go round. This time we hope to get the media involved and I'm working on a letter to the editor of our local newspaper. Thanks for asking!!