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RE: A Rescue Poem
This was EXACTLY what happened to me when I found my Molly! And she was still in quarantine, so I went and sat on the floor with her everyday until she was ready!
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campincandice
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05/14/12 12:19pm |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Hope you and your doctor are able to get to the bottom of this quickly! Please don't delay in making that call...
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campincandice
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04/30/12 08:21am |
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RE: heartworm and flea control
My son has used Frontline - his wonderful pup has just been diagnosed with lyme and anaplasmosis (both from ticks). He lives in Kenosha, WI, and runs with her in a public park, hardly where you'd expect to pick up ticks.
I've always used Advantix because of all the camping we used to do, and will continue to do so!
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campincandice
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04/25/12 09:34am |
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RE: Our infant world...
and many of us currently working would be unemployed. I vote no on the experiment...
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campincandice
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04/18/12 08:47pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Ozzie the Aussie
He's adorable! Enjoy!!!
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campincandice
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04/05/12 05:11pm |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
This may have been around before but thought it worth showing again:
They told me the big black Lab's name was Reggie, as I looked at him lying in his pen.
I'd only been in the area for six months, but everywhere I went in the small college town, people were welcoming and open. Everyone waves when you pass them on the street.
But something was still missing as I attempted to settle in to my new life here, and I thought a dog couldn't hurt. Give me someone to talk to. And I had just seen Reggie's advertisement on the local news. The shelter said they had received numerous calls right after, but they said the people who had come down to see him just didn't look like "Lab people," whatever that meant. They must've thought I did.
But at first, I thought the shelter had misjudged me in giving me Reggie and his things, which consisted of a dog pad, bag of toys almost all of which were brand new tennis balls, his dishes and a sealed letter from his previous owner.
See, Reggie and I didn't really hit it off when we got home. We struggled for two weeks (which is how long the shelter told me to give him to adjust to his new home). Maybe it was the fact that I was trying to adjust, too. Maybe we were too much alike.
I saw the sealed envelope. I had completely forgotten about that. "Okay, Reggie," I said out loud, "let's see if your previous owner has any advice."
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To Whomever Gets My Dog:
Well, I can't say that I'm happy you're reading this, a letter I told the shelter could only be opened by Reggie's new owner. I'm not even happy writing it. He knew something was different.
So let me tell you about my Lab in the hopes that it will help you bond with him and he with you.
First, he loves tennis balls. The more the merrier. Sometimes I think he's part squirrel, the way he hoards them. He usually always has two in his mouth, and he tries to get a third in there. Hasn't done it yet. Doesn't matter where you throw them, he'll bound after them, so be careful. Don't do it by any roads.
Next, commands. Reggie knows the obvious ones ---"sit," "stay," "come," "heel."
He knows hand signals, too: He knows "ball" and "food" and "bone" and "treat" like nobody's business.
Feeding schedule: twice a day, regular store-bought stuff; the shelter has the brand.
He's up on his shots. Be forewarned: Reggie hates the vet. Good luck getting him in the car. I don't know how he knows when it's time to go to the vet, but he knows.
Finally, give him some time. It's only been Reggie and me for his whole life. He's gone everywhere with me, so please include him on your daily car rides if you can. He sits well in the backseat, and he doesn't bark or complain. He just loves to be around people, and me most especially.
And that's why I need to share one more bit of info with you...His name's not Reggie. He's a smart dog, he'll get used to it and will respond to it, of that I have no doubt. But I just couldn't bear to give them his real name. But if someone is reading this ... Well it means that his new owner should know his real name. His real name is "Tank." Because, that is what I drive.
I told the shelter that they couldn't make "Reggie" available for adoption until they received word from my company commander. You see, my parents are gone, I have no siblings, no one I could've left Tank with ... And it was my only real request of the Army upon my deployment to Iraq, that they make one phone call to the shelter ... In the "event" ... To tell them that Tank could be put up for adoption. Luckily, my CO is a dog-guy, too, and he knew where my platoon was headed. He said he'd do it personally. And if you're reading this, then he made good on his word.
Tank has been my family for the last six years, almost as long as the Army has been my family. And now I hope and pray that you make him part of your family, too, and that he will adjust and come to love you the same way he loved me.
If I have to give up Tank to keep, he is my example of service and of love. I hope I honored him by my service to my country and comrades.
All right, that's enough. I deploy this evening and have to drop this letter off at the shelter. Maybe I'll peek in on him and see if he finally got that third tennis ball in his mouth.
Good luck with Tank. Give him a good home, and give him an extra kiss goodnight - every night - from me.
Thank you,
Paul Mallory
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I folded the letter and slipped it back in the envelope. Sure, I had heard of Paul Mallory, everyone in town knew him, even new people like me. Local kid, killed in Iraq a few months ago and posthumously earning the Silver Star when he gave his life to save three buddies. Flags have been at half-mast all summer.
I leaned forward in my chair and rested my elbows on my knees, staring at the dog.
"Hey, Tank," I said quietly.
The dog's head whipped up, his ears cocked and his eyes bright.
"C'mere boy."
He was instantly on his feet, his nails clicking on the hardwood floor. He sat in front of me, his head tilted, searching for the name he hadn't heard in months. "Tank," I whispered.
His tail swished.
I kept whispering his name, over and over, and each time, his ears lowered, his eyes softened, and his posture relaxed as a wave of contentment just seemed to flood him. I stroked his ears, rubbed his shoulders, buried my face into his scruff and hugged him.
"It's me now, Tank, just you and me. Your old pal gave you to me." Tank reached up and licked my cheek.
"So whatdaya say we play some ball?" His ears perked again.
"Yeah? Ball? You like that? Ball?"
Tank tore from my hands and disappeared into the next room. And when he came back, he had three tennis balls in his mouth.
If you can read this without getting a lump in your throat or a tear in your eye, you just ain't right.
A veteran is someone who, at one point, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America' for an amount of 'up to and including their life.'
That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.
I've seen this many times, and each time the tears flow. Thanks for sharing it!!
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campincandice
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04/01/12 07:30am |
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RE: Abby having tough time with Haylie gone
I had a feeling that Abby would have this reaction, we had a heart wrenching period with Lucy after Zack passed away last June.
We did all the things for her that Otis is doing with Abby but nothing seemed to help, she wouldn't even go swimming, we did not go the medication route only because we thought that time would heal...it did not.
Lucy knew what happened to Zack, she got to say goodbye but she still did not understand. She would look at me like I did something terrible to her buddy and it was all my fault.
I started my search to recue another dog and that's when we found Bubba and adopted him but we took Lucy to a meet & greet and it went very well. It was the first spark of life we'd seen out of Lucy since Zack had passed, it was about a month of hell for Lucy.
We did what we did for Lucy but we love Bubba and the two are now best friends.
I'm not saying it works for everyone but Abby is used to having a playmate and I know it's so soon after losing Haylie but it's worth thinking about over the next few weeks...I had a hard time doing it myself but Bubba has been a healing force for all of us.
I hope Abby can find some peace poor thing.
Sher
I also went thru this with my Molly, and ultimately we chose Sabbath to come live with us :) It's been a wonderful match, and Molly perked up quickly!! Sabbath was NOT a replacement, just a happy distraction as he quickly wormed his way into our hearts! We can't imagine life without him...
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campincandice
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03/29/12 10:41am |
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RE: Vacuum Cleaner??
I have an older Oreck that I love, but with 2 dogs that shed I really wanted a smaller cordless stick type for a daily swipe of the traffic areas...
I chose the Shark Navigator Freestyle, and I'm REALLY happy with it! Bagless, cordless, with a filter that you easily rinse (as opposed to replacing). It was $140 everywhere - I bought it at Bed Bath & Beyond with a 20% off coupon. I could actually see myself retiring the Oreck...
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campincandice
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03/26/12 08:58am |
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RE: Haylie's cancer is back... RIP
I'm so sorry for your loss! May all of your wonderful memories give you peace...
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campincandice
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03/19/12 05:38pm |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Gorgeous truck Richard and Sue - congratulations!!
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campincandice
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03/16/12 12:14pm |
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RE: Little Willy is gone
I'm so sorry for your loss - it's always tough to make those decisions. My prayers for peace are with you!
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campincandice
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03/02/12 04:43pm |
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RE: "It's not fair"!
What amazes me is the amount of debt some of these young couples are getting themselves into in order to buy all the razzle dazzle stuff in their FIRST home. They whine about wanting walk in closets and master baths straight out of a Las Vegas 5 star hotel, granite, SS, wood floors, fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, 4 bedrooms, office, massive kitchens, perfect neighborhood, yadi yadi ya. And we wonder why they can't pay their mortgages when one of them gets laid off? Then they scream "it's not fair, someone tricked me into this mortgage! they knew I couldn't afford this house and now I want the principle reduced! Give me a reduced principle mortgage! You're rich, you don't need it."
Iris
This in just my opinion and it isnt directed at you personally, just in general but your post happens to say it. I dont understand the whole "FIRST HOUSE" mentality.
I am 35 yrs old soon to be 36, I have been in the military for almost 16 yrs and will retire in just over 4 yrs, I have never owned a house. My DW and I have discussed it and about a year before I retire we will start looking to buy a house. When we do buy one, thats it. Im not buying another one. That is where we will stay as long as we own a home.
I just never could understand the concept of buying a house and living in it a few years and then selling and buying another one. Is there something I am missing? I am being serious, not being sarcastic, and really asking if I am missing something
When my late DH and I got married we bought what we could afford. When times got better for us we never upgraded our house, even though it would have been nice to have more than one bathroom, lol! 17 years later when he was struck with brain cancer, I didn't have to worry about how I was going to pay for the house and all of his medical expenses because we were in good financial shape. 3 years after his passing I'm still in good financial shape!!
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campincandice
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03/01/12 07:14am |
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RE: Collar lights
This is what Calvin uses!
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk91/lsueno/CIMG2155.jpg
It's pretty bright since it's emitter is at 720 lumens, but out the front lumens is somewhere around 550 plus of minus a few lumens.
Pops
I should know better than to be drinking coffee when I read your posts Pops! At least now my computer monitor is clean!! :B
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campincandice
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02/10/12 07:29am |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Great pictures! I'm envious!!
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campincandice
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02/06/12 07:44pm |
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RE: Skidboot
Sabbath watched this with me - I'm not sure anything wore off on him :R
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campincandice
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02/01/12 07:47am |
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RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Sounds wonderful Richard! While it is nice and warm by Chicago standards, I'd love a 75 degree sunny day :C
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campincandice
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01/30/12 06:16pm |
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RE: A Dog With Courage
Awww... what a beautiful story!!
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campincandice
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01/30/12 06:13pm |
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RE: OK, I'll re-post this sad video, that made Harlee cry ...
That IS funny!!! Thanks Calvin!!
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campincandice
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01/27/12 08:04pm |
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For all you dog lovers...
Grab the kleenex, but most of us relate...
http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2012/01/becoming-a-dog-person/
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campincandice
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01/25/12 08:21am |
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RE: Photos of Brodie
Brodie is soooo sweet!
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campincandice
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01/02/12 05:35pm |
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