Featured Pages - Oodles of Doodles Rescue Collective2024-03-28T10:08:19Zhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/forum/topic/list?feed=yes&xn_auth=no&featured=1RESCUED, Through Oodles of Doodles Listings.tag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2012-01-16:2747693:Topic:1648872012-01-16T03:51:18.147ZLM Fowler - Adminhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/LynneNJ
<p>We have our first story of amazing rescues through our listings. If you would like us to add your story, send it and a picture to oodlesofdoodles-rescuecollective@yahoo.com.</p>
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<p>We have our first story of amazing rescues through our listings. If you would like us to add your story, send it and a picture to oodlesofdoodles-rescuecollective@yahoo.com.</p>
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<div class="mvm uiStreamAttachments clearfix fbMainStreamAttachment"><div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2922281052256&set=o.263348523676319&type=1&ref=nf" target="_blank"><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/402574_2922281052256_1117726506_3094240_2108145852_n.jpg?width=150" width="150" class="align-left"/><span><br/>Here is our rescue, Bodie rescued from the Ukiah, California animal shelter last May. He was very shy at first and had terrible abandonment anxiety, but now he is thriving and is much more settle into our family. He is a happy guy and we are so in love with him </span>and we found him on Oodles of Doodles website!</a> -Liz</div>
</div> WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?tag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2011-01-08:2747693:Topic:973722011-01-08T17:01:45.893ZLM Fowler - Adminhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/LynneNJ
<p><span class="font-size-5">Many of our newer members are still searching for their "perfect" Oodle Dog.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5">Those who have already found their Furry Family Member can help.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5">Let's talk about what you are looking for and see if other's can't point you in the right direction.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEW MEMBERS</span> - Post your…</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Many of our newer members are still searching for their "perfect" Oodle Dog.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5">Those who have already found their Furry Family Member can help.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5">Let's talk about what you are looking for and see if other's can't point you in the right direction.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEW MEMBERS</span> - Post your location and what you are looking for (puppy, older dog, male, female, etc.) If you have questions or need some advice, ask that too.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OLD MEMBERS</span> - Reply to the newer members with some suggestions.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5">LET'S SEE IF WE CAN DO SOME MATCHMAKING.</span></p> LaCroix Tees Donates to Oodles of Doodles Rescuetag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2011-01-03:2747693:Topic:963842011-01-03T20:15:31.035ZLM Fowler - Adminhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/LynneNJ
<p><span class="font-size-4">LaCroix Tees has some great tee shirt designs and will donate $5 to our rescue for every tee sold. Check them out at:</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">LaCroix Tees has some great tee shirt designs and will donate $5 to our rescue for every tee sold. Check them out at:</span></p>
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<p> </p> The Myth of Some Rescuestag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2010-12-08:2747693:Topic:933892010-12-08T15:44:09.974ZDr. Judith P. LaVorgnahttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/DrJudithPLaVorgna
<p>Last night a terrible hate speak was posted on facebook regarding this wonderful site and its webmaster. A line in the sand was crossed to show the sheer hatefulness of two other collaborative rescue sites efforting to make Oodles look like a bizarre, unprofessional, and mean spirited site.</p>
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<p>Those of us who have watched this formation of Oodles, who have eagerly participated, many other rescues who take posted dogs from here to their own site all in hope of cooperatively…</p>
<p>Last night a terrible hate speak was posted on facebook regarding this wonderful site and its webmaster. A line in the sand was crossed to show the sheer hatefulness of two other collaborative rescue sites efforting to make Oodles look like a bizarre, unprofessional, and mean spirited site.</p>
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<p>Those of us who have watched this formation of Oodles, who have eagerly participated, many other rescues who take posted dogs from here to their own site all in hope of cooperatively placing Oods all know this is a special kind of rackeetering...and more, from where it eminates and why.</p>
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<p>This site has made a concerted effort to maintain its professional status and has not lowered itself to the demons among Rescue...that seen on facebook last night. Nor will it. Fifty years I have been in rescue work. That is a long, long time. And never have I seen or felt the ill wind of such</p>
<p>an underworld in Rescue as I saw on facebook last night. The Myth of Rescue is that they are all "good". They are not all good. I saw that clearly as did others from the partiality and untruth sent out as factual data, intended to shed doubt on both intention and devotion. This behavior is no longer acceptable to me. I have less time ahead in my rescue life than ever before, to allow this</p>
<p>to occur now, in this century, at this time when more dogs are in rescue and needing good homes</p>
<p>is utterly outrageous, unacceptable. and cannot be tolerated. </p>
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<p>There are many options we can follow to put bad rescue people in the bright light of day. We could show the language used when people they don't like say things they don't like. We could show the vile diatribe that has been posted and deleted by webmasters on many forums, we could show the emails of intent to bribe, to use fraud, to libel, to slander; we could show the theft of intellectual property for their own gain, we could show forums where their Board members and followers are no longer allowed to post. Each of us as single rescues must decide how to deal with this...to whom we report and when. I for one am going forward now with new zeal.</p>
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<p>As we now separate the wheat from the chafe we must stand together to show the best of us will no longer accept the worst of us. We have important work to do, needful work, collaborative work. The time for hate is now done and each of us must take our own lead to put to sleep the "gangland" mentality shown in last night's post. with regard to this so special site and its loving and dedicated webmaster. I know where I am going and I know what the outcome will be. It cannot come soon enough for me. Lynne, on behalf of worlds of wonderful rescue organizations do not turn the other cheek, face what has been placed before you as a way to put these bad, bad organizations made of bad, bad people, out of our world. I will, and I know many others will, help you. </p>
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<p> As for me, my attorney would have been at the door of Ms. ....this morning, thereafter at Ms. ........ I've told them before and I will tell them again here, in a public way. They have chosen the wrong person to deal with and moreso because I have many friends and supporters throughout the world who know me and know my resputation for honesty and intent...for me, and for my friends like you who do the same for dogs needing rescue. Soon I will show them why. </p>
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<p> </p> Adopting a Rescue Dog: The First Seven Daystag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2010-11-06:2747693:Topic:877432010-11-06T04:15:31.497ZLM Fowler - Adminhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/LynneNJ
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Adopting a Rescue Dog</span></div>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The First Seven Days</span></div>
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<div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chapter 1</span></div>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Adopting a Rescue Dog</span></div>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The First Seven Days</span></div>
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<div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chapter 1</span></div>
<div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A Month Before:</span></span></div>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Should You Get a Rescue Dog?</span></div>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">There are so many good things about owning a dog: companionship,</span></div>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">protection and unconditional love. Dogs are also good for</span></div>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">our health, with research indicating that people who own dogs</span></div>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">have lower blood pressure and lower levels of stress hormones in</span></div>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">their blood. But, owning a dog is also a tremendous responsibility.</span></div>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">If you’re considering sharing your life with a dog, it’s important</span></div>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">that you stop and think before you leap into this commitment. </span></div>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">dog should never be an impulse buy, even though it’s hard to resist</span></div>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">those soft brown eyes and wet nose, you are adding a living being</span></div>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">need. The average lifespan for an American dog is 12 years, and</span></div>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">you will need to meet your dog’s every physical, mental and emotional</span></div>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Use the month before adoption to consider what you can comfortably</span></div>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">offer a dog that joins your life. Spending a bit of time to figure out what kind of lifestyle commitments you can make will </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">help you decide whether a dog is right for you at this time of your </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">life, and will help you make better decisions on what type of dogs </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">make sense for your family.</span></div>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.dogfencediy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Adopting_Rescue_Dog.pdf">READ MORE</a></span></div>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This great little booklet will give many people new to pet ownership some things to think about before bringing your new dog home and may serve as a guide in the first few days, he is at home with you. But some of the suggestions should be researched further before you follow them. An example is Alpha Training. Most Animal Advocates, today have rejected Alpha Training and you should be prepared to do your own research on various training methods before you decide which is right for you.</span></div>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">You should also be prepared to do further research into Canine Nutrition and Vaccination Protocol. There have been several changes in both areas in the past few years.</span></div>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Rescue Resource Collective members have written on all of these topics in the past two years and we are here to answer any questions you may have on these or any other Canine Topic.</span></div>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lynne Fowler</span></div>
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</div> Etiquette for Applying to and Dealing with Rescue and Shelter Peopletag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2010-08-18:2747693:Topic:770452010-08-18T03:09:56.601ZLM Fowler - Adminhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/LynneNJ
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<p class="MsoNormal">Yesterday, I had a lengthy and understandably difficult conversation, with an intelligent, highly articulate and obviously educated woman about the treatment she received from a rescue person over a dog she wanted to adopt.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This woman, we’ll call her H., had applied for a dog…</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Yesterday, I had a lengthy and understandably difficult conversation, with an intelligent, highly articulate and obviously educated woman about the treatment she received from a rescue person over a dog she wanted to adopt.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This woman, we’ll call her H., had applied for a dog in a rescue organization and was basically told she was not qualified, basically, because she asked questions. Imagine!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The first thing everyone should remember is, it is very difficult to correspond with a rescue or shelter.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">“WHAT?” You might say, “If I don’t correspond with them how will I ask questions or inquire about a dog I am interested in?”</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The easy answer to this is…you can’t…or better yet, you shouldn’t.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Rescue and shelter people are, in most cases, volunteers. They may have jobs and families and do rescue in their spare time. Their spare time is just that…spare or sparse. You need to read what is in the listing with the dog. If it says, “No Children” and you have kids. Don’t apply or even ask<br/> questions, as you probably will not even hear back. There is usually a reason why it says no kids. The same with “Fence required.” If you do not have a fence or only have an e-fence, they will not adopt to you. Period! Trying to discuss<br/> it is not your best option.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sometimes, even if everything on your application is perfect, you still may or may not be contacted. They get many applications over the course of a week, especially on highly adoptable dogs. Often a rescue or shelter will scan them, pile them in a “reject” or “possible” pile to be looked at further.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">So, what should you do? You should send in the best application you can to match what they are looking for. Try not to only answer “Yes” or “No” on the questions. Answer in full sentences and give details. Fill in all the questions and don’t leave blanks. When I was reviewing applications I always felt more was better, than incomplete or short answers. If one</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">question asks something like, “Is there anything else you wish to tell us?” or<br/> something to this effect…answer it and put in all your reasons you really want<br/> this dog. One line on H’s application that would have had me put it in the<br/> “possible” pile is this: “I want a new schmoopie to love and spoil (other<br/> than my husband!)” It may sound silly, but this one line tells me she would<br/>
love a dog. Don’t be afraid of putting your real feelings in the application. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">You might say, “Don’t they want to find homes for these dogs? Why do they put me through the ringer? It is harder than adopting a child!”</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The answer is because they care about the dog. He or she is their priority and finding the right home so that the dog does not come back to their program or worse, is returned to a kill-shelter, is the main goal of most rescuers. You are not their priority and it is a little like adopting a child</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">and you should look at it this way, also. Most rescue people believe in a Lifetime Commitment and want that for the dogs in their program.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Many rescue people foster the animals in their own homes and become very attached to them. I know I do with my foster dogs. They know the personality of the dog, how it gets along with other dogs or cats in the house and how he interacts with people or children in the house. The foster has<br/> “tested” the dog to see if he or she can be hand fed, if he can be touched while eating or have something taken it out of his mouth. They will walk them to see if they are agreeable to leash walking or if skittish to it, the rescue may insist on a fence for the dog. Other dogs are less jittery and can be<br/> walked and trusted but many rescue dogs are scared of new people and situations and will bolt and run if not in an enclosed area, especially until that bonding<br/> has taken place. It usually takes a rescued dog between 2-4 weeks to know their<br/> territory and feel they are home.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">These are the reasons why the dog is listed as “No kids,” or “No Cats,” or “Fence required” because the rescue or shelter has decided this by the needs and actions of the dog. As hard as it is, you will need to respect that and if you don’t match those requirements, please don’t apply for the dog.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Fill out applications but don’t send notes that say, “Can you tell me more?” They may not know more. Don’t ask, “Can I meet this dog?” If you are a “possible,” they will contact you. Many times, you might not hear anything at all but you shouldn’t take that to mean that there is something wrong with you. It may just mean that you were not a match for that dog or they</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">found someone was a better match. That is why I tell people to fill out many applications.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sending in many applications to many rescues and/or shelters will increase your chances of being picked for one or more dogs. Plus, once an application is approved, most rescues and shelters will keep your app on file for the next dog that comes along that does meet your needs, if this one does not.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you are called and it is not a right fit this time, you can always decline, but if it is a right match, you will have found your Forever Friend and that is everyone’s goal after all.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Lynne Fowler</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b> If you have adopted a dog from a shelter, congratulations and Thank You for giving her a chance at life and love. </b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b> If you have adopted a dog from a shelter, congratulations and Thank You for giving her a chance at life and love. </b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Remember when you first bring her in your home to keep her on the leash and “introduce” her to the people, the rooms and the new environment she will be living in. Show her the<br/> backyard, “her” things and let her smell her new world. If she seems fearful,<br/> reassure her and continue the tour until she seems comfortable. Remember, it<br/> could take about a week to a month before she realizes that she is home and fully believes this is her house.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Help your new dog feel welcome in his new home by setting aside a place in the house that will be his own. A quiet corner can allow him to be out of the lane of traffic, yet let him see what is going on. Have a dog bed<br/> or crate ready for him where he can keep all his toys. Show him his food and<br/> water bowls. Stainless steel or ceramic are better as they are easy to clean,<br/> durable and do not harbor germs as easily as plastic. Of course, you should already<br/> have a collar or harness and leash, to take him on walks.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It is very important to always, keep her leashed when she is outside the house in a non-fenced in area, especially for the first few months. It is very common in the first days for a dog to “bolt” from a new home that<br/> she has not bonded to yet. Sadly, many of these dogs are never found or worse.<br/> Remember that she cannot have enough identification, especially in the<br/> beginning. A tattoo or microchip is an excellent permanent ID but a tag with<br/> your phone number will get her home to you even faster. Make sure you keep the<br/> registry current when you move or get a new number.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">There are several schools of thought as to what you should feed your new dog, including this site. You might want to spend some time reading the discussions in What’s for Dinner? Something you might want to keep<br/> in mind when you first bring him home is that he probably was not eating Filet<br/> Mignon at the shelter and abrupt changes in diet could cause stomach upset.<br/> Find out what he was eating at the shelter then introduce new food gradually<br/> over several days.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">You also want to choose a food that is age appropriate. Puppies have different nutrient needs like more protein and calories, as is found in growth formulas, whereas senior dogs need much less of both to maintain<br/> youthful health. Spend some time and do some research on canine nutrition<br/> before you decide what you will feed you canine companion.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">One of the first things you should do when you bring your new dog home, is schedule a visit to the veterinarian. Make sure you bring any medical records with you as well as a fresh stool sample. Make it a spa day by<br/> having a check-up, grooming and a nail clipping. Make sure you discuss spay or<br/> neuter with your vet. Spaying your dog will not only prevent unwanted<br/> pregnancies but it will also protect your dog from mammary tumors and uterine<br/> infections. Neutering your male dog will protect him from testicular cancer and<br/> prostate problems. These procedures are safe and give your dog a longer,<br/> healthier life.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">You might want to enroll your puppy in “puppy kindergarten” classes at 11 to 20 weeks to get a start on socialization and behavior training. Enroll in obedience or socialization classes for your older pooch to<br/> set the tone for appropriate behavior. These classes will give you a chance to<br/> bond with each other and if you can work at it with the children, it will teach<br/> them how to behave near their new family member, too.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Remember that every dog needs plenty of toys to keep boredom from leading to chewing on the wrong things or constant barking. Allowing him to chew, tug, carry, shake, toss and “kill” toys is an important way to keep<br/> things interesting and him out of trouble. Rotating toys can also keep things<br/> interesting and exciting.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Remember, that with patience, time and love your rescued dog will be the most loving family member. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#333333"><b><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800626225?profile=RESIZE_320x320" style="float: right;" width="200"></img> Are you thinking of getting a dog? Choosing to bring a new dog into your life is a major decision and it should be treated as such. Bringing a dog into a<br></br> family should never be a snap decision and being sure you are…</b></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#333333"><b><img width="200" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800626225?profile=RESIZE_320x320" style="float: right;"/> Are you thinking of getting a dog? Choosing to bring a new dog into your life is a major decision and it should be treated as such. Bringing a dog into a<br/> family should never be a snap decision and being sure you are ready for a dog<br/> before you start the process is important. Is everyone in the family ready? Are<br/> the kids old enough to be gentle, take on some responsibility for care and<br/> feeding a dog? Call a family meeting and discuss it.</b></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#333333"><b>Now, it is time to figure out what type of dog is right for you. There are several factors to consider before choosing a dog. Most importantly, examine your current lifestyle and consider what adjustments you<br/> are willing to make for a dog. Look at the needs of your family – especially if<br/> you have children or other pets. Think about the ideal size, energy level and<br/> age of your new dog. Then, determine where to get your new dog. Just remember<br/> that getting a dog requires a firm commitment to responsible dog ownership.</b></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#333333"><b><br/><u>What Size Dog?</u><br/> <br/> You may think that you always wanted a little lap dog that you can carry<br/> around. But if you have an active lifestyle and an active family, that might<br/> not be the best choice. If you live in the city in a small apartment, however,<br/> this might be an excellent choice.</b></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#333333"><b>Remember that small dogs tend to be more delicate and vulnerable. Being stepped on or mishandled can cause serious injury. Small children and small dogs sometimes do not mix. Also, little dogs can be much<br/> more sensitive to colder temperatures, so be ready to help keep them warm.<br/> Don’t forget that small dogs will need obedience training, too! Some little<br/> dogs can develop “tough dog” attitudes, seeming to compensate for their small<br/> size by barking or biting. Be sure you are prepared for this possibility.</b></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#333333"><b>You might have your heart set on a large or giant dog breed but keep in mind that a large dog may need more exercise and more room to run and very large dogs need a bit more space to just move around. Big, happy dogs<br/> with long, whip-like tails need "wagging space" to avoid tail injury<br/> or damage to household objects. Another consideration is expense: the larger<br/> the dog, the more expensive things like dog food, dog supplies, grooming and<br/> medical treatments become. Training is also a key factor here. If you get a<br/> large or giant breed puppy that is allowed to act like a lap dog when young, he<br/> will grow up to walk all over you – literally!<br/> <br/> If you cannot decide, then perhaps a medium sized dog is a good choice. But<br/>
what ever your choice, you might spend some time at a dog park, shelter or<br/>
other place where there are a lot of dogs and talk to other’s and meet<br/>
different sized dogs. Let the kids come, too. This might be a great way to see<br/>
how the children will interact with dogs. You might be surprised that what you<br/>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#333333"><b><u>Activity Level</u><br/> <br/> You probably already know that some dogs have more energy than others. A dog’s<br/> activity level is often determined by breed, but it does not mean you can rely<br/> on breed alone to determine how energetic your dog could become. Every dog<br/> needs routine exercise, regardless of breed or size, so make sure you can to<br/> provide this. If you know you can not commit to more than one or two casual<br/> walks per day, then you will probably be better off with a lower energy dog,<br/> such as a Basset Hound. If you are looking for a dog that can be a jogging<br/> partner, you might consider a breed like a Lab or Border Collie.<br/> <br/>
Be willing to adjust the amount of exercise and attention you give your dog if<br/>
necessary. A dog that is barking constantly, digging up your yard, destroying your<br/>
home, or acting out in some other way is most likely in need of extra<br/>
activities. Many behavior problems are the result of excess energy.<br/>
Unfortunately, many dogs are given up or even euthanized because of a behavior<br/>
problem that could have easily been avoided with the proper amount of exercise<br/>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#333333"><b><u>Coat Maintenance</u><br/> <br/> Your dog’s appearance has a lot to do with his maintenance needs. All dogs need<br/> basic grooming, but certain types need more based on the type of hair coat. If<br/> you get a dog with hair that keeps growing, then routine grooming is essential.<br/> Most short haired, smooth-coated dogs do shed, so be prepared to do some extra<br/> cleaning up. There are grooming tools can help reduce shedding and<br/> understanding your dog’s coat needs is an important part of ownership.<br/> <br/> Be aware that dogs with long, floppy ears are more prone to ear infections and<br/>
require frequent thorough ear cleanings. In addition, certain types of dogs can<br/>
do a lot of drooling. Many owners of Mastiffs, Bloodhounds and similar dogs,<br/>
actually carry a “slobber cloth” with them to wipe the drool. If they shake<br/>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#333333"><b><u>Age</u><br/> <br/> Puppies require the greatest amount of training and attention, especially over<br/> the first six months. Be prepared to dedicate much of your time to<br/> housebreaking and raising your new puppy. Your dog will likely have plenty of<br/> accidents in the house and will probably chew your furniture and personal<br/> belongings. These problems will gradually resolve themselves with dedicated<br/> training, but time and patience is a must. You should also be aware that your puppy’s<br/> personality might be different then you expected when he is grown, especially<br/> if you adopt a mixed-breed dog. Like children, puppies will also go through<br/>
stages of growth and maturity. The terrible twos in children is similar to the “teen”<br/>
in dogs. Usually between 8 months and two years, some dogs seem to forget their<br/>
manners, try our patience and see how much they can get away with. Maintaining<br/>
your training throughout this time will see everyone come through it with<br/>
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Adult dogs can be an excellent choice for most families. Getting an adult dog might<br/>
be a better choice if you want to have a better idea of what his true energy<br/>
level, attitude, and temperament will be. However, just because the dog is an<br/>
adult does not mean he is trained and you should still expect some degree of<br/>
dedicated training at first. Especially if you get a dog from a shelter, where<br/>
no-one knows his history or background, you may need to retrain bad habits. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fortunately, many adult dogs have been trained<br/>
and socialized to some degree and can easily adjust to their new lives in their<br/>
forever homes with some time and patience. Be prepared, especially in the first<br/>
weeks to teach him your rules and expectations and don’t assume he already<br/>
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Senior dogs should not be forgotten! Welcoming a senior dog into your home can<br/>
be a wonderful way to bring joy to the golden years of a dog. Unfortunately,<br/>
senior dogs are less likely to be adopted and often end up living out their<br/>
lives in shelters or being euthanized. A senior dog can make a wonderful<br/>
companion if you are looking for a lower energy dog. However, it is important<br/>
to know that your senior dog needs special attention, more frequent veterinary<br/>
check-ups and is more likely to develop health problems that cost time and<br/>
money to address.<br/>
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Unlike a puppy or adult dog, you must know that you will not have as many years<br/>
with your senior dog. If you are willing to accept the responsibilities,<br/>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><b style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;">WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES IN SHELTERS AND RESCUES?</b><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><b style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;">About Animal Shelters and Dog Rescues:</b><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>Animal shelters, dog pounds, and dog rescues, all of them take in unwanted dogs and try to find them new homes.<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>There are two major differences between shelters and rescue groups. Shelters are usually run and funded by local government. Rescue groups are funded mainly by donations and most of the staff are volunteers. While some shelters put animals into foster homes, many are housed on site in kennels. Rescue groups place all their rescues into foster homes as they do not have shelter facilities.<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>The term "dog pound" is usually more closely associated with a town's animal control office, and often houses dogs that have been seized for whatever reason, or picked up as strays. "Animal shelter" covers pounds and animal control offices as well, and is a much friendlier term without all the negative connotations that "dog pound" has.<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>There are Two Types of Shelters:<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><b style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;">"KILL" SHELTERS</b><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>"Kill" shelters, and "no kill" shelters. Pets in a "kill" shelter are given a grace period (usually a matter of days) while they hope for adoption. Once that grace period runs out however, unless the shelter has room to spare, the animal is humanely euthanised, regardless of potential. Dogs and cats are also euthanised if they seem aggressive or are in very poor health. Kill shelters are not evil, they are, unfortunately a necessary part of life until pet owners become more responsible.<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><b style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;">"NO KILL" SHELTERS</b><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>"No kill" shelters are similar to sanctuaries. Pets are not euthanised regularly, unless they are in very poor health, or dangerously aggressive. "No kill" shelters are almost constantly overflowing and often have animals that have been in residence for years.<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>There are literally thousands of dogs, of all ages, shapes, breeds and sizes currently in shelters that need homes. Every town has an animal shelter or dog pound that collects them. Remember that the dogs are there for all kinds of reasons, not necessarily bad ones.<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>There is also a common misconception that all shelters impose a time limit on animals in their care. With many of the more progressive shelters, this is absolutely not the case.<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>As animal shelters evolve, the lines between animal rescues and animal shelters can become blurred. It's important if adopting from a shelter or surrendering to a shelter that you ask the organization what there "kill policies" are.<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>Once you've decided to add a dog to your family, adopting a dog is one of the best and fastest ways to make it happen. Even if you want a purebred puppy, you can usually find one for adoption, rather than buy from a breeder. It might not be the instant gratification you want, but you likely won't have to wait for months like you would with a planned litter.<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><b style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;">FINDING A SHELTER OR RESCUE NEAR YOU</b><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><b style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;">What Happens Next:</b><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>Once you enter the shelter, you'll be taken to spend some time with the adoptable dogs. Take your time to play with them, get to know a bit about them and how they react to you.<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>Ask the shelter workers any questions you can think of; they'll answer them to the best of their ability. Be prepared to answer questions as well. The shelter workers are going to want to know all about your home life and living situation. You must be completely honest! The workers do their best to match dogs with families and less than complete honesty could make for a less-than-harmonious relationship with your new dog.<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>If you prepare for your visit to the shelter, you'll help move the process along more smoothly. Things to bring with you:<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>1.<b style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;">The name and number of the veterinarian you'll be using.</b><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>2.<b style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;">Statement of permission</b> from your landlord (if you rent).<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>3.<b style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;">A good attitude.</b> (The workers do their best to find their dogs homes and will turn you down if they don't think your home will work out. They don't owe you a dog.) Cooperate, answer their questions, ask your own, and hopefully you'll be approved for a dog.<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>4.<b style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;">Money.</b> (There will always be an adoption fee.That fee usuallly covers the vetting/immunizations/spay/neuter of that particular animal)<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>5. <b style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;">A collar and leash</b> ( many shelters have a "shop" where you can purchase theses things once you have adopted a dog. I think it's actually to your credit if you come prepared with your own collar and leash.)<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><b style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;">How Do I Know It's the Right Dog?:</b><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>This question might run through your mind, no matter where your dog comes from. Spend some time getting to know the dogs available for adoption, and make sure that you know what you are looking for in your new companion. If you don't find the dog that catches your heart right off the bat, you can always keep looking, and going back day after day. The dog that didn't arouse your interest might turn out to be the dog you want after he gets to know you better (and vice versa).<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>Another option that you might find more feasible, is opening your home to more than one dog, and taking them on as foster dogs. Most shelters are in desperate need of foster homes, and it's a great way for you to get know more than one dog and find out what really suits you in a companion.</span><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#333333" face="Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><br/></span></font></div>
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Posted: 21 Aug 2009 11:34 AM PDT<br></br>
Puppy Mill Bred Chihuahua<br></br>
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Puppy Mill Bred Chihuahua<br></br>
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It’s inevitable: the ads pop up whenever you search for anything dog-related online: “Puppies for Sale!”<br></br>
The Internet is a new and burgeoning market for puppy sales, and unfortunately a new way for sick puppies to be sold to unknowing customers. While the Internet has been used to the great advantage of finding homes for shelter animals through Petfinder and other adoption sites,…
Posted: 21 Aug 2009 11:34 AM PDT<br/>
Puppy Mill Bred Chihuahua<br/>
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Puppy Mill Bred Chihuahua<br/>
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It’s inevitable: the ads pop up whenever you search for anything dog-related online: “Puppies for Sale!”<br/>
The Internet is a new and burgeoning market for puppy sales, and unfortunately a new way for sick puppies to be sold to unknowing customers. While the Internet has been used to the great advantage of finding homes for shelter animals through Petfinder and other adoption sites, dog breeders—including puppy mills have taken advantage of the vast customer base on the Internet.<br/>
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The picture above is of a Chihuahua bought online throught a “breeder”. The owner, because of the puppy’s physical state, took the dog to the vet and after his first look at the puppy’s stagger, the vet sent the puppy for x-rays. “When he looked at the x-rays, he said right away that there was nothing he could do but put my puppy down. Because of a genetic defect, her spinal cord was not attached to her skull. Only muscle held her head anywhere near where it would normally be attached to the spine. As she had gotten bigger, she suffered excruciating pain and became less and less able to hold her head up or to walk.<br/>
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Buying a puppy online is probably the worst thing you can do when looking for a new pet. While we completely understand how adorable puppies’ photos are on the Internet, we caution people never to go this route. Breeders selling online are often not regulated by anyone depending on what state they’re in, and it’s a way for breeders to cater to customers who will never see the conditions they keep their dogs in. Many thousands of puppies are sold over the Internet each year. Approximately 20 percent of the sick puppy complaints that the Humane Society of the United States received last year involved Internet transactions. In these cases, people either ordered their puppy over the Internet or dealt with a seller whose ad they found on the Internet. Of all the sick puppy complaints received (Internet, pet store and otherwise), about 20 percent involved pups who died.<br/>
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Although grieving, the owner of the Chihuahua contacted the breeder to inform her of the death of the dog and to see if she could get a refund of the $3,500 fee. Despite having the x-rays, a statement from the vet and the video of the puppy, the owner was told that she wouldn’t get a refund and that she had broken the sales contract by having the dog put down. She is still trying to get her money back from her puppy’s breeder, but there is little legal recourse for cases such as these.<br/>
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Puppy sales on the Internet are not regulated. Customers don’t have the same protections with online sales as they do even buying from a pet store, and we know that those protections, lemon laws and such, aren’t enough to ensure the best for puppies or customers. An important fact to remember for people who want only a purebred dog is that approximately 25% of dogs in shelters are purebreds. If the owner had looked for a purebred Chihuahua on Petfinder.com, for example, she would have found 9,055 Chihuahuas looking for homes. There are hundreds of thousands of wonderful dogs in shelters, waiting for homes. Before you buy a dog, please consider opening your heart and home to a shelter dog. Besides finding a friend for life, you will know that your dog adoption will help decrease demand for puppy mill dogs and help to end the terrible suffering of dogs kept in puppy mills.<br/>
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(an excerpt cut and pasted from Best Friends Animal Society) <a href="http://www.bestfriends.org">www.bestfriends.org</a>