tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post1964782048835404183..comments2023-08-26T08:14:03.582-07:00Comments on It Matters To Me: My RantThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06089318003200939942noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-66580894053327203102009-03-03T20:07:00.000-08:002009-03-03T20:07:00.000-08:00These are among my pet peeves. especially regardi...These are among my pet peeves. especially regarding the senior dogs and cats. For a long while all my rescues were seniors, until I couldn't bring anymore home. I hope one day I will be able to open my home again to these great older dogs that really deserve the best in their golden years...not that the younger ones don't.<BR/><BR/>When my Shepherd was in his prime his future in Schutzhund was bright I had a lot of offers for some big bucks for him. My response was always "I would never even THINK about selling my little brother!!!"<BR/><BR/>I have traveled, moved back and forth across the country and never had to get rid of one of my dogs, and up until now I have always had at the very least 2 dogs at a time. Not the 150 lb Dobe, not the two standard poodles, not the German shepherd, not the crazy lab. And replacing an older pet with a younger pet is the worst.Cyndi and Stumpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945219976457829612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-46096289352495505212009-01-26T12:31:00.000-08:002009-01-26T12:31:00.000-08:00Perfectly said! Excellent "rant", and excellent bl...Perfectly said! Excellent "rant", and excellent blog. <BR/><BR/>I'd also like to thank you for inlcuding a link to Drs. Foster and Smith pet supplies in your "Cat and Dog Supplies" area---much appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-63071650491308079252009-01-24T06:35:00.000-08:002009-01-24T06:35:00.000-08:00You're preaching to the choir with me because I ag...You're preaching to the choir with me because I agree with everything you said. Last night it got down to -10. I can't tell you the times tears have come to my eyes when I think about the pets who are out in the cold trying to stay warm...♥Mimi♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/02962332639467877386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-48112238182347298232009-01-23T08:18:00.000-08:002009-01-23T08:18:00.000-08:00I totally agree 100%I totally agree 100%troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-47467954750178112172009-01-22T17:54:00.000-08:002009-01-22T17:54:00.000-08:00Hey T, you know I totally understand where you're ...Hey T, you know I totally understand where you're coming from! I've been known to unclench my jaw long enough to tell some of these people off whenever I personally hear an excuse story like those. Makes me sick and more determined to do what I can to help. Just stay positive, think of all of us that love and cherish our four-legged kids and will do anything for them. Those other people don't matter.Katthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857987175872527476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-88396480472445863152009-01-22T16:50:00.000-08:002009-01-22T16:50:00.000-08:00I don't understand some people! I'm glad that you...I don't understand some people! <BR/>I'm glad that you can do what you do, at least some animals get a second chance.♥Caroline♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/00364909664839680979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-45441512154995899382009-01-22T14:26:00.000-08:002009-01-22T14:26:00.000-08:00Hi T,I'm totally with you on this!I have 3 Daughte...Hi T,<BR/>I'm totally with you on this!<BR/>I have 3 Daughters (my dogs) and they are a HUGE part of my life! I couldn't live without them!<BR/>As I have already wriiten on Carolina's blog I have a very cruel neighbour who is mistreating her dogs terribly and I am about to report her...<BR/>On top of leaving her 4 dogs outside in the cold weather and rain with no kennel, shelter or food (what I can see) she changes her dogs as if they are cars...<BR/>She got a black Labrador a while ago and instead of having her sterilized like I have done with my girls and be responsible to avoid unwanted pregnancies she has allowed her male Golden Retriever to impregnate the female...<BR/>Now, around 8 weeks ago, her dog gave birth to 7 puppies and the Mother is in no conditions to have puppies as she is so very, very skinny and I can't imagine she has enough milk or vitamins for her offspring.<BR/><BR/>Now the female dog has suffered the worst (and the predictable) as a van turned up at the neighbour's house the other day and a man took the mother and all puppies with him (I think he was from some vets or a breeding farm) and I heard her saying "It's terrible, I really can't afford to keep her or the puppies! and they are crying all the time..." - so don't have dogs you stupid bitch! or have them neutered and be responsible!<BR/><BR/>The icing on the cake was that she "swapped" the mother and puppies for a 20kg bag of dog food for her other dogs... I was absolutely disgusted and thought to myself "Is that all they are worth to her? a bag of dog food?!" <BR/>I am so disgusted and sickened by the whole story that the next time I meet her in the street I am going to say something to her and tell her how worthless she is... thsi is how I feel, I need to say something... but I am in 2 minds whether to do that or just keep quiet as to not cause trouble for myself and anonymously report her to the animal humane society here...<BR/><BR/>I feel so very sad for those dogs... and I only hope that the mother and her puppies went to a good home and weren't put down and euthanized... it kills me to think of that possibility...<BR/><BR/>As for animal shelters: I can't go to these places as I would come home with lots of dogs.... I went inside one once and had to leave quickly as I got so upset reading all the little cards with the messages talking about what great loving dogs they were and how long they had been there...<BR/>I read one that said "I had a Mummy and a Daddy but they got a divorce and now neither of them want me... please take me home and love me!!" it broke my heart and I couldn't control the tears.<BR/>Some people are so selfish and so wicked and should be banned for life from owning animals!<BR/><BR/>All the best!<BR/>Fellow animal lover,<BR/>Donnie X® ♫ The Brit ♪ ®https://www.blogger.com/profile/07774871861232164725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-38144727531079240802009-01-22T10:08:00.000-08:002009-01-22T10:08:00.000-08:00Came here from Brinkebeest.You are a wonderful and...Came here from Brinkebeest.<BR/><BR/>You are a wonderful and caring person, and I'm glad I read what you wrote.<BR/><BR/>My cousin has devoted much of her later life to feeding, sheltering, and otherwise taking care of a colony of feral cats. I regularly donate to a shelter for cats, and have had cats my entire life, many coming from folks who were either going to find it a home with me or have it's life ended (unable to have a cat for some years now, since MY WIFE is allergic to animal dander.) In any case, I know and love animals, and I agree wholeheartedly with this "rant". Good for you!Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-13015772387743830952009-01-22T05:10:00.000-08:002009-01-22T05:10:00.000-08:00So well said! I cannot understand anyone who woul...So well said! I cannot understand anyone who would get rid of pet...it is unfathomable to me. You expressed yourself beautifully in this post...I wish more people thought like you.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17742460742458933705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-30725312396744713642009-01-22T04:50:00.000-08:002009-01-22T04:50:00.000-08:00I have posted a story about this subject on my blo...I have posted a story about this subject on my blog and referred to yours. Hope you don't mind, if you do, let me know and I will remove the referral.<BR/>Thanks.Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288856854422999687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-13431587842332839622009-01-22T02:02:00.000-08:002009-01-22T02:02:00.000-08:00OK, I'm crying too. It's just unbelievable!OK, I'm crying too. It's just unbelievable!Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288856854422999687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-23697515701537025482009-01-21T20:38:00.000-08:002009-01-21T20:38:00.000-08:00I almost couldn't read this post... know only too ...I almost couldn't read this post... know only too well what you mean. I think we have two "chosen" animals, the rest all rescues or strays one way or another. Two feral cats living with us; can't even touch them, but love and care for them anyway... Keep up the good work, T.Nook Naturalistshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07083040861091445638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-45519684360252306862009-01-21T17:32:00.000-08:002009-01-21T17:32:00.000-08:00OH you speak of something near and dear to my hear...OH you speak of something near and dear to my heart. Being in veterinary medicine, I hear these same stories every day and it breaks my heart. I have a very very old poodle. I can't imagine, sending her away just because a new animal comes in to my house. <BR/><BR/>It's such a universal problem. Thank you for posting about this. Hopefully someone will take this information and use it in the future. <BR/><BR/>Take care lady, and keep up the good work.Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16570282120192466706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-2405916373218319262009-01-21T14:31:00.000-08:002009-01-21T14:31:00.000-08:00People like that make my stomach sick:( Im with B...People like that make my stomach sick:( Im with Betty, this post makes me cry:( I wish I could afford to have more animals. You are a special individual:)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16139102641105120427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-37090604485912334482009-01-21T13:13:00.000-08:002009-01-21T13:13:00.000-08:00Very thought provoking. Love your blog. I will b...Very thought provoking. Love your blog. I will be back too.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021078503152904909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-15486132896787546562009-01-21T11:57:00.000-08:002009-01-21T11:57:00.000-08:00My tears are actually flowing...such a horrible th...My tears are actually flowing...such a horrible thing to do to a living being...especially one with whom you have shared your life for years...how COULD they??<BR/><BR/>Great 'rant' on your part...I wish everyone who's considering such an act could read this blog...but then, they probably wouldn't 'get it'!<BR/><BR/>Good on ya!Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11428590876057416852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-40226766266832579272009-01-21T11:44:00.000-08:002009-01-21T11:44:00.000-08:00It is inconceivable to me when people do things li...It is inconceivable to me when people do things like that. One of my husband's coworkers asked me recently if I know anyone who wanted a 10 year old lab mix. I guess they had gotten the dog as a puppy 10 years ago for their kid, and now he's going to be leaving for college next fall, so they are looking to get rid of the dog. After 10 years!!! Gah!!Dog_geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12797650391128520269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1867332743744451111.post-72662779625387592792009-01-21T11:09:00.000-08:002009-01-21T11:09:00.000-08:00AMEN!!!!That kind of stuff angers me to no end!It'...AMEN!!!!<BR/>That kind of stuff angers me to no end!<BR/>It's not like you got a new pair of jeans so you can throw the old pair out! It's just NOT like that!<BR/>They are just what you said, a COMMITMENT! <BR/>They love and trust you and here you go showing them your true colors. <BR/>These types of people shouldn't have ANY pets EVER.Stacy Disarrayedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12715060172641988701noreply@blogger.com