Sad News from Mugsy and Myself

[ramanth]

What is wrong with people!?!?

Prayers that Cobb Care stays in your good and capable hands.

[Cinder & Smoke]

{{{HUGGS}}} to Mike & Molly & their Band of Rescuers!

Some *ideas* that you might want to try (tried & tested by MY Fire Dept!):

Being a NON-Profit is a great advantage - that you need to play to the max!
We've had GREAT Luck visiting some of the larger chain stores in the area when we need something (often a prize for a raffel).

In our area, we call upon
Lowe's
Home Depot
WalMart

They're BIG, quite public minded; and have TONS of damaged, soiled, and otherwise un-sellable *stuff*...

The *trick* is to get to know the Store Manager or Very Senior Assistant! Try to set up a get-aquainted meeting on a slow day - let him/her choose the day & time. Introduce yourselves and Cobb Rescue - PHOTOS help!

Then present a Wish List of things you NEED and a brief explanation of how you'll use it or why you need it. The idea is to let the Manager "work" on the list - keep their eyes open and alert you when they discover an item on the list that they can either donate or sell at a steep discount.

In your case - I'd bet you can *find* a rather large, but somehow damaged, Air Conditioner - that one of the Stores will either outright GIVE you - or sell for 10% of cost... might not get it today or next week - but in plenty of time for next summer!

Furniture (like kitchen counters & cabinets?)
We "furnished" our new fire station office & kitchenette with NICE stuff for a few hundred dollars - visited the local chain Lumber Yard just before they remodeled their show display area... Cleaned out everything that "matched" for about 10% of their COST!

FOOD for the Kritters?
Get to know all the local Pet Shops - especially the larger chain outlets that sell tons of food... they're often faced with having Damaged Bags of food - can't sell it, often spilled on the floor...
Ask them to save it (maybe supply them with a big plastic garbage can to hold it) - and have a volunteer visit once or twice a week to pick it up. (Delivery Days are a good day - bags get damaged during off-loading from the trucks.)

Let your imaginations run a little *wild* and you might be suprised at what you can discover!

GOOD Luck!

/s/ Phred

[Rottieluver45]

OMG!! I`m so sorry they did this to you guys!! I feel bad for you. I hope you guys can live on w/o some of your babies! I`m sure LOTS of time will heal your hearts.

RIP Dudley and Ryu

We`ll miss you!

{{{{Hugs}}}} To you, Mike and Molly!

[Cincy'sMom]

Good news for Baby!! I'm still sorry she has to go, but it sounds you have found a wonderful home for her

They always say when it rains it pours...stay strong, remember the sweet animals you are helping, and don't be afriad to call on your friends when you need some help. Hang in there...things have to get better soon

[lizbud]

Originally posted by mugsy


Also, I just got off the phone with Louanne's sister and we are taking Baby down to Indy on the 24th and Kathy will take her until she goes up to Minnesota in the middle of September. I am feeling better and better about this home. At least we'll get updates on her. Liz, wanna drive across town and meet us on the 24th?

Thanks again guys!

Molly and Mike

Hi Molly & Mike,

I would like to meet you guys on the 24th. It has to be morning
or early afternoon as I have a dinner to go to later that evening.
Sounds like a lot of good info and plenty of prayers & good wishes
are being offered on your behalf.(you & the dogs)

P.m. me with the time & location, o.k.? I managed to clean out
the blaster worm & install more virus scanners too, I'll be able to
check back later for messages. Hugs & good luck to you both.

[Cinder & Smoke]

We found a couple that weren't doin anything speshul...
Thought we'd send em over...

{{{HUG}}} &

{{{HUG}}}

One for Each of You!

[Sudilar]

Still thinking of you guys and the dogs. Add our hugs to the list. {{{{HUGS}}}}

[ramanth]

and mine

{{{HUGS!!!!}}}

[lbaker]

and more {{{{HUGS}}}}}

[ChrisH]

me too {{{{HUGS}}}}

[mugsy]

Thank you guys. You made me cry. It's still SO hard. I had a really hard day at school today because everyone kept asking me about the dogs and I had to keep telling them that I wasn't ready to talk about it. We are stilling trying to keep ahead of code enforcement who comes back tomorrow morning. So, no rest for the weary. I have to go downstairs and rip it apart to clean again and continue the daunting task of catching up on the laundry. I feel like a wet noodle at this point. Anyone want to come over and help?

By the way what do you think of the cartoon in my signature?

[Cincy'sMom]

I LOVE THE CARTOON!!!!! I knew it was the religion of doG!!!!


Good luck with the "enforcer" tomorrow.

Sending more {{{HUGS}}} and positive thoughts your way

[anna_66]

{{{{HUGS}}}}

[mugsy]

Thanks Amy, for the pictures. They made me cry too, but they are beautiful.

[AmberLee]

Oh {{{Molly}}}, {{{Mike}}},

I was away and didn't get this news till now. What a shock. So sorry that there doesn't seem to be anything to say. Fingers and paws are crossed here for you for tomorrow's inspection, and prayers will be said, too.

Hang in there. What a nightmare for you all.


Oh, here's another {{{Hug!}}}