Here we go again...!!! We're getting #10

[mugsy]

Oh I forgot...Steno, you are welcome anytime you want to come out. I forget where Altoona is but I think it's east if I'm not mistaken. I can tell you it's about 7 hours from Beaver Falls,PA to Fort Wayne!! lol I think it would be soooo much fun to have a get together with all of our poochies!!! WOW can you imagine the mayhem? hehehe

[aly]

Mugsy, sorry you didn't get Jessie but I just know there is a dog out there somewhere feeling so lonely that is just waiting for you

[mugsy]

Ok, sorry it's been so long since I've updated you guys. We did get a dog from NYC, however, it wasn't Jessie. The woman decided to keep her as of right now. We did get a 9 year old shepard/lab mix named Dudley. Poor guy...he's 46 pounds overweight (he's on a diet and seems to have lost weight already), has mange (not the contagious kind), and is badly arthritic in his left rear hip. He has attached himself firmly to my husband which the former owner is astounded by because she said he always ran away from men before. The poor thing was petrified when I went to Kitty Hawk to pick him up because they just put him down in his crate in the middle of all the action. Needless to say, I was NOT a happy camper and called the management and let them know exactly how I felt. If anything new comes up with Jessie or even possibly Smokey (he's the little shepard mix on the top of Bobbi's webpage). Oh in case anyone is interested, bobbi's web page addy is: http://web1.petfinder.org/shelters/NY27.html and Smokey's picture is there but not Jessie's. There you have the most current update on the Kendall's brood!

[Daisy's Mom]

Oh poor Dudley! I am sure he is living in the lao of luxury now, though! You are such a wonderful person to save all these poor dogs. I'd love to see a pictur of the family, if you can ever get them in one place!!!

Mugsy, you are my hero. What an amazing human being you are and your sweet husband. You are partners in the save-a-life-campaign. I just adore you both for it.

I too would love to visit your house.. but I am a little more that 7 hours away ! I commend you for your efforts and there will be a very VERY special place at Rainbow Bridge for all of you someday. Thank you so much for all you do - those animals are very lucky to have crossed your path. I wish I had the room to do this sort of thing because I would have a housefull JUST LIKE YOU!!!

In fact, there are two little dogs that belong to my neighbor that I would love to find good homes for. She is an elderly lady and the dogs keep getting out. I was very very upset about it until I talked with her. Now I feel bad because she can't chase them down. So, I told to come get me right away when they get out so I can retrieve them for her. She is trying to find a home for them so I told her I would help. Wish I could take them in myself. They are very old little dogs and so sweet.

Anyway, my love to you and your entire family - thanks for all you do
~God Bless you~

[wolflady]

Wow!! Lots of hugs to Mugsy and clan!! What a wonderful person you and your husband are!! Any tips on how to convert my husband into a dog lover??? LOL If it were up to me, I would love to have a fur family like yours!! I agree, there must never be a dull moment in your household!! I'd love to visit too! LOL Hey, Ft. Wayne is only a short 3 hour drive from my original hometown of Columbus, Indiana, so I may have to drop in sometime when I go home to see my family!! LOL LOL LOL

Lots of hugs to you and your kids! What a neat story! We'd all love to hear anicdotes about your babies!!

[Angels3]

Originally posted by mugsy:
<STRONG> He has attached himself firmly to my husband which the former owner is astounded by because she said he always ran away from men before. </STRONG>

Mugsy, I'd say that Dudley is a good judge of character! You & your husband are my heroes, too. Wish I lived next door to you!
Best wishes with your lovely pet family. I look forward to hearing your news & updates.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Mugsy, because of people like you and your husband many dogs are being given a new lease on life. I admire all the work you do in taking on all that responsibility and giving out all that love. You are very special people with a very special family.
Jackie

[Gio]

I'm full of admiration for you and your husband and a little envious too

If only I had more space or even better if I didn't have to live in an apartment I would adopt some more myself.

[ramanth]

WOW! Why didn't I know about Petfinder.com before!?!? I sadly don't have the money to have an animal shipped to me from another state but I see there are so many in my own home state that want homes!

I wish I could take them all.

Mugsy, you are a true inspiration.

Kim S.

[mugsy]

You guys are so good for my ego!! LOL And all of you are welcome at our home any time you care to come over. Mike loves to cook too so you won't go hungry!! Hmmm....tips for husband conversion...I don't know because Mike is as big of an animal lover as I am and when I find one and bring it home I always know he'll have a name for it before I do!! lol My philosophy is tell the husband either he goes with it or well...maybe not that drastic! hehehe That website of Bobbi's is where we ended up getting Dudley. Now we're possibly getting Smokey who is on her list and he's the little guy with the broken leg. He gets the pins out in a couple of weeks. I know that Bobbi was willing to pay shipping costs if we would take the dog. The lady that gave us Dudley paid for shipping and sent us food, treats, a suitcase, a crate, and $150 so it's not all that expensive. I wish I could save them all. Mike and I eventually want to have a rescue of our own...sort of like Bobbi's. Thanks again for the pats on the back...they're good to have once in a while when you have nasty neighbors like ours. Oh by the way...Serenity discovered the hose yesterday and jumps about 4 feet off the ground to get the spray...it's REALLY funny to watch.

[mugsy]

Ok....just another update...we now have 11 dogs. Our latest addition is a 9 month old Pharoah Hound/Lab mix (we think) and her name is Sophie. She is a sweetie, but she is afraid of almost everyone except me!! She is warming up to Mike, slowly.

[ilovehounds]

Hey a fellow hound owner I didn't know that.

You are an Angel, I can't imagine what I would do with ten dogs But if 8 hounds were in need of a home Im sure I would find a way to handle it

An Angel you are an Angel !!!!!

P.S. I want to see pics of the new baby

[JAQ]

Mugsy what can I say as words seem so inadequate for what you do for these dogs! You and your husband are exceptional people and a godsend to the animals!!! If the world only had more people like you....

[aly]

Congrats mugsy! I wish I had 11 dogs!! All your pups are so lucky to have you as their mommy. I always think about you when I see unwanted dogs at the shelter here. Too bad you don't live closer, I'd be ringing your doorbell every other day to play with your zoo