Please Take Him Home

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
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"...

He's Scheduled to be Featured on Channel 8 TV on December 5th.
He *DID* appear on TV-8

He's going to be one of the Featured Dogs & Cats on a local radio show.
THREE Stations - TODAY (Dec 10th)

AND he'll go "OUT" to a "Remote Adoption Event"
He *WENT* on Sat - Dec 6 - No Takers

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"...

He *IS* developing "Kennel Problems" -
more below...

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.

/s/ Phred @ 4:30 Wednesday (NOVEMBER 26)

THURSDAY Dec 10 - NOON UppyDate...

I just had a *LONG* talk with Pat at ****** SPCA ~

"Problems" are starting...
Mr. Chance is starting to act up when alone in his kennel...
Nervous, agitated, pacing, etc when alone in his kennel.
Pat said she just found out today from Valerie that Chance
started Biting His Tail when alone at his previous refuge -
"**** *****".

This is NOT good - and Pat said she will not let
him start to self-mutilate hinself!

He *IS* on the Volunteer "High Priority List" =
HE gets more Volunteer Time than most of the other dogs -
Walks and Play Time outside.
They have NOT foud a "roomie" for him...
but he is put on one side of a common run and other dogs are
allowed to interact with him through the fence.
Pat says he gets LOTS of exercise chasing along the run...
and is much "calmer" when he gets back in his run after these interactions.

Bottom Lines -
He's "OK" for now - Pat wants to see what his Media Exposure brings
in - too soon to tell if an Adopter will come foreward.

BIG Worry is his attitude and reaction to further confinement...
We have a Red Flag Problem if he becomes self-distructive.

Pat will talk to the Volunteers to see if one is willing to Foster
him - but she has already tried...
Problem is ALL the Volunteers already HAVE pets -
and "Alpha" Chance won't fit into their homes.

There are NO "Mixed Breed" Rescues near *****, Florida.

Pat will give MY name & phone # to a Volunteer -
*Hopefully* he/she will call me if Chance develops
a serious problem.

PLAN "B" ~
We need to face reality...
Chance may have to be "pulled" from the SPCA.

Pat will bend over backwards...
Instead of $75 for an adoption...
She'll sneak him out the door for a "Rescue Fee"
of only $35 + $5 Rabies Tag. (Thanks, Pat!!)

He WILL NEED a "Vet's Health Certificate" to be able to "Fly".
Pat gave me two Friendly Vets to contact...
The less expensive one wants $28 for the Exam & Certificate...
and will Do It on short notice.
Hours = 8-5 daily; 8-Noon on Sats.

Destination = ???????

Micki ~~
Are you still "game" for Chance??
PLEASE RE-read his Alphe Issues (above)!

The Closest Major Airport is TAMPA, Florida.
That's a 45 minute drive trip from *******.

WHAT Major Airport is Wylie, TX near??

Can you get a LIST of Airlines that fly INTO your
TX airport from TAMPA???
With an Airline List I can contact the airlines to check prices
and their "RULES" for K-9 Travelers.

NOTES!!

This WILL NOT be *cheap*...
We'd be far ahead to get him into a FurrEver Home right there in Florida!!

Valerie and KayAnn ~~
PLEASE CHECK with everyone you know -
We need a Temp Foster and/or a FurrEver Home for Chance!!
SHOULD be a NO Other Pets Home!!

>> KayAnn <<
Chance would NOT "fit in" with your two Pups...
even a short-term "visit" would be *very* stressful
for all the Dogs.

AND... do either of you know anyone with a Large Dawg
"AIRLINE Approved" Flight Kennel
that would be willing to "donate" it to Chance's Cause??
The Kennel will be another $100 in costs;
although some airlines may rent them.

OK Gang - let's get On It!
If Chance is heading to Texas for Christmas...
We'll need some $$ MONEY AND some Florida and Texas HELP!!

/s/ Phred @ 1:00 PM WEDNESDAY, Dec 10th