<![CDATA[Animal Rescue Forums - All Forums]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:49:28 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Introducing New Pet Themed Website]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-545.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:12:55 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-545.html
Just introducing myself and our website maps4pets.com.

We are a not-for-profit website that offers an array of pet friendly holidays around the UK aswell as links to several other countries in Europe, USA, Canada and New Zealand.

As :idea:well as that there is an interactive map of worldwide dog shows, a complete list of pet friendly outdoor locations/parks and a full list of pet friendly care homes.

We are also running the Kennel Club Charitable Trust Affiliation Programme which is an ideal way for individuals or organisations that wish to raise funds for their particular club, show or charity. This is operational via a free link that may be obtained via our affiliation page from our website.

Finally, we are offering all pet related businesses free links via our links directory.

I hope this will be of interest to your members and look forward to interacting on your forum in the future.

Kind regards

Julia]]>
Just introducing myself and our website maps4pets.com.

We are a not-for-profit website that offers an array of pet friendly holidays around the UK aswell as links to several other countries in Europe, USA, Canada and New Zealand.

As :idea:well as that there is an interactive map of worldwide dog shows, a complete list of pet friendly outdoor locations/parks and a full list of pet friendly care homes.

We are also running the Kennel Club Charitable Trust Affiliation Programme which is an ideal way for individuals or organisations that wish to raise funds for their particular club, show or charity. This is operational via a free link that may be obtained via our affiliation page from our website.

Finally, we are offering all pet related businesses free links via our links directory.

I hope this will be of interest to your members and look forward to interacting on your forum in the future.

Kind regards

Julia]]> <![CDATA[Blue Heeler & puppies. Need help!!!]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-544.html Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:53:11 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-544.html I am currently trying to find homes for some puppies and mother blue heeler.
The mother is around 3 yrs old. My mother planned to take her in as a stray for awhile not realizing she was pregnant. When she had the puppies, an orginazation promised my mother that they would take them all in. She was never able to contact them again. Weve tried countless places and no one will help her. The puppies are now 7 months and it is becoming to costly for my mother to care for them. If you know someone who wants to take them in or an orginization that can help please contact us. These guys are extremely adorable and very loving. I would love to keep them but it is unfair to them.]]> I am currently trying to find homes for some puppies and mother blue heeler.
The mother is around 3 yrs old. My mother planned to take her in as a stray for awhile not realizing she was pregnant. When she had the puppies, an orginazation promised my mother that they would take them all in. She was never able to contact them again. Weve tried countless places and no one will help her. The puppies are now 7 months and it is becoming to costly for my mother to care for them. If you know someone who wants to take them in or an orginization that can help please contact us. These guys are extremely adorable and very loving. I would love to keep them but it is unfair to them.]]> <![CDATA[Avian Rescue - Omaha & Lincoln Nebraska]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-543.html Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:09:38 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-543.html
Beak n Wings, Inc.
Educational Pet Bird Club and Exotic Bird Rescue


Beak n Wings began in 1999, based in Johnson County covering all of the Kansas City Metro, and has evolved into a 501©(3) non-profit charitable organization with a branch in Nebraska started in 2008.

We provide rescue, adoption, sanctuary and placement assistance for all exotic birds. Our goal is to take in homeless, unwanted, or abused parrots, “rehabilitate" them, and find them good, permanent, loving homes.

BNW also strives to educate the community on the special needs of these wonderful pets. We promote good health, enriched lives, and loving homes for our feathered companions. We take in birds from across U.S. and currently have over 250 birds in our rescue program.

BNW Omaha meets at 2:00 pm every 2nd Sunday of the month in the Boy Scouts of America Headquarters, 12401 W. Maple Road, Omaha, NE. Meetings are open to the public. Rescue birds are usually at these meetings if you are interested in meeting them.

Visit us on the web www.beaknwings.org
Contact the Omaha/Lincoln area branch at 1-877-893-9486
Contact the Kansas City area branch at 913-322-3398 or 1-866-549-BIRD

Thank you!
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Beak n Wings, Inc.
Educational Pet Bird Club and Exotic Bird Rescue


Beak n Wings began in 1999, based in Johnson County covering all of the Kansas City Metro, and has evolved into a 501©(3) non-profit charitable organization with a branch in Nebraska started in 2008.

We provide rescue, adoption, sanctuary and placement assistance for all exotic birds. Our goal is to take in homeless, unwanted, or abused parrots, “rehabilitate" them, and find them good, permanent, loving homes.

BNW also strives to educate the community on the special needs of these wonderful pets. We promote good health, enriched lives, and loving homes for our feathered companions. We take in birds from across U.S. and currently have over 250 birds in our rescue program.

BNW Omaha meets at 2:00 pm every 2nd Sunday of the month in the Boy Scouts of America Headquarters, 12401 W. Maple Road, Omaha, NE. Meetings are open to the public. Rescue birds are usually at these meetings if you are interested in meeting them.

Visit us on the web www.beaknwings.org
Contact the Omaha/Lincoln area branch at 1-877-893-9486
Contact the Kansas City area branch at 913-322-3398 or 1-866-549-BIRD

Thank you!
[attachment=115]]]> <![CDATA[New from Nebraska]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-542.html Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:52:42 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-542.html Certified Aviculturist
Certified Avian Specialist
Owner, Nebraska Bird Lady
Vice President of Education, Beak n Wings, Inc. a 501©(3) Exotic Bird Rescue and Educational Pet Bird Club & Kansas licensed shelter.
Nebraska State Coordinator, American Federation of Aviculture a 501©(3) educational organization.

Hope to add helpful information!

Thanks,
Chloe Welstead, CAS]]> Certified Aviculturist
Certified Avian Specialist
Owner, Nebraska Bird Lady
Vice President of Education, Beak n Wings, Inc. a 501©(3) Exotic Bird Rescue and Educational Pet Bird Club & Kansas licensed shelter.
Nebraska State Coordinator, American Federation of Aviculture a 501©(3) educational organization.

Hope to add helpful information!

Thanks,
Chloe Welstead, CAS]]> <![CDATA[Tips about your dog teeth health ??]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-541.html Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:51:38 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-541.html Dental disease (especially periodontal disease) is the most common disease in our canine companions. It is also one of the most preventable and treatable diseases. Fortunately, we can reduce or even prevent dental disease by feeding a crunchy diet, appropriate chew treats and toys and daily tooth brushing. The following are steps to guide you on how to brush your dog's teeth:
1.The first step is to start with a clean, healthy mouth. Good dental
hygiene should start with a young pet with healthy new teeth and gums, or after your pet has had a professional dental cleaning.
2.You will need a soft-bristled tooth brush and veterinary toothpaste. Human toothpastes and baking soda may cause problems. Furthermore, veterinary toothpastes have flavors that are appealing to dogs. Anything other than a bristled tooth brush will not get below the gum line, which is the most important area to brush.
Thanks.]]> Dental disease (especially periodontal disease) is the most common disease in our canine companions. It is also one of the most preventable and treatable diseases. Fortunately, we can reduce or even prevent dental disease by feeding a crunchy diet, appropriate chew treats and toys and daily tooth brushing. The following are steps to guide you on how to brush your dog's teeth:
1.The first step is to start with a clean, healthy mouth. Good dental
hygiene should start with a young pet with healthy new teeth and gums, or after your pet has had a professional dental cleaning.
2.You will need a soft-bristled tooth brush and veterinary toothpaste. Human toothpastes and baking soda may cause problems. Furthermore, veterinary toothpastes have flavors that are appealing to dogs. Anything other than a bristled tooth brush will not get below the gum line, which is the most important area to brush.
Thanks.]]> <![CDATA[Dog Walking - Training Tips]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-540.html Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:50:45 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-540.html 2. Bonding. A regular walk together with your 'best friend' will build and strengthen the bonds between you. Your dog is always exited and grateful to go out on a walk and will genuinely try to please you in order for the activity to be as regular as possible.
3. Training. The walk time is an ideal time to accomplish a number of basic obedience training tasks. Firstly, you are reinforcing your role as pack leader. Secondly, you have the opportunity when you are in a place where your dog can run free to train your dog in some basic commands, like 'come', 'sit' and, of course, 'fetch' This training will take the form of play for the dog and it will learn far easier than in the house.
4. Getting used to being on a lead or leash. All dogs need to be controllable and therefore all dogs should be trained to behave while on a lead or leash. This is valuable training even if you are fortunate lo live in an area where your dog can run free most of the time. There will come the day when your dog needs to visit a vet or you need to take your dog to the city and if it will not behave well on a lead, you will have problems.
5. Socialising. By being away from it's home territory, a dog is forced to learn some social skills around other people and other dogs. This is an important factor in preventing excessive aggression in your dog later on.
6. Avoiding doggie depression. Dogs that do not get a change in the environment frequently enough can become depressed. A depressed do can develop into an anxious dog and that can lead to behaviour problems. Regular walks, even if the follow a predictable path, will enliven your dog. It will be using all of it's senses to its fullest ability thus exercising its mind as well as its muscles.]]> 2. Bonding. A regular walk together with your 'best friend' will build and strengthen the bonds between you. Your dog is always exited and grateful to go out on a walk and will genuinely try to please you in order for the activity to be as regular as possible.
3. Training. The walk time is an ideal time to accomplish a number of basic obedience training tasks. Firstly, you are reinforcing your role as pack leader. Secondly, you have the opportunity when you are in a place where your dog can run free to train your dog in some basic commands, like 'come', 'sit' and, of course, 'fetch' This training will take the form of play for the dog and it will learn far easier than in the house.
4. Getting used to being on a lead or leash. All dogs need to be controllable and therefore all dogs should be trained to behave while on a lead or leash. This is valuable training even if you are fortunate lo live in an area where your dog can run free most of the time. There will come the day when your dog needs to visit a vet or you need to take your dog to the city and if it will not behave well on a lead, you will have problems.
5. Socialising. By being away from it's home territory, a dog is forced to learn some social skills around other people and other dogs. This is an important factor in preventing excessive aggression in your dog later on.
6. Avoiding doggie depression. Dogs that do not get a change in the environment frequently enough can become depressed. A depressed do can develop into an anxious dog and that can lead to behaviour problems. Regular walks, even if the follow a predictable path, will enliven your dog. It will be using all of it's senses to its fullest ability thus exercising its mind as well as its muscles.]]> <![CDATA[I'm New]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-539.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:42:23 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-539.html
I just joined the forum! My name is Clare and I live in Fort Worth, Texas. I've been helping animals for quite awhile, but new transporting. I've only done one transport and loved it. It was an Anatolian Shepherd and was just as sweet as he could be. We also have 2 cats who I rescued and 6 dogs (well 3 are puppies).

I'm looking forward to helping when I can.

Clare]]>
I just joined the forum! My name is Clare and I live in Fort Worth, Texas. I've been helping animals for quite awhile, but new transporting. I've only done one transport and loved it. It was an Anatolian Shepherd and was just as sweet as he could be. We also have 2 cats who I rescued and 6 dogs (well 3 are puppies).

I'm looking forward to helping when I can.

Clare]]> <![CDATA[Second chance for bunnies]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-538.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:28:28 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-538.html http://www.refresheverything.com/rabbitrescueohio and vote every day in March. If you want a daily reminder, become a fan of OHRR's Facebook page.]]> http://www.refresheverything.com/rabbitrescueohio and vote every day in March. If you want a daily reminder, become a fan of OHRR's Facebook page.]]> <![CDATA[How To Transport Your Dog Via Airplane]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-537.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:55:38 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-537.html 2. Walk your dog before the flight, make sure your dog does all her nature needs before the flight, even if the flight will not take more than 1 hour.
3. Make sure that the airport's and plane's staff know that you are with your dog, and that your dog is flying in the cargo compartment.
4. Before flying make sure your dog meets all the medical requirements for international flights.
5. Let the staff knows where is the water for your dog, while flying humans and other live organisms dehydrate faster than normally, so it is very important that your dog gets all the hydration she needs.
6. Before the take off, stay with your dog as long as possible, your dog will be stressed, if it's possible then stay with the dog till you go trough the gate.
7. There are many situations when the flights delay, that is not very good at all. As your dog should spend less time as possible in the airport and/or airplane. Before you go to the airport, call the airport and ask if there are any planned flight delays.
8.You should not feed your dog couple of hours before the flight, though, it should be better if you visit your vet regarding this, as your vet will know better about your dog's diet.
9. Try to avoid flights where you have to change the planes before you get to your desired location.
10. When the plane has landed, exit the plane as soon as possible, and go to the baggage waiting room, you should meet your dog as soon as possible, if she was flying in the cargo compartment.]]> 2. Walk your dog before the flight, make sure your dog does all her nature needs before the flight, even if the flight will not take more than 1 hour.
3. Make sure that the airport's and plane's staff know that you are with your dog, and that your dog is flying in the cargo compartment.
4. Before flying make sure your dog meets all the medical requirements for international flights.
5. Let the staff knows where is the water for your dog, while flying humans and other live organisms dehydrate faster than normally, so it is very important that your dog gets all the hydration she needs.
6. Before the take off, stay with your dog as long as possible, your dog will be stressed, if it's possible then stay with the dog till you go trough the gate.
7. There are many situations when the flights delay, that is not very good at all. As your dog should spend less time as possible in the airport and/or airplane. Before you go to the airport, call the airport and ask if there are any planned flight delays.
8.You should not feed your dog couple of hours before the flight, though, it should be better if you visit your vet regarding this, as your vet will know better about your dog's diet.
9. Try to avoid flights where you have to change the planes before you get to your desired location.
10. When the plane has landed, exit the plane as soon as possible, and go to the baggage waiting room, you should meet your dog as soon as possible, if she was flying in the cargo compartment.]]> <![CDATA[Animal Rescue Underway in SE Houston]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-536.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:43:18 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-536.html
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?sectio...id=7291103

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HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Authorities are on the scene of an animal rescue at a field in southeast Houston

Officials with the Harris County Sheriff's Department and the Houston SPCA are working to round the animals up in the field in the 800 block of Kopman near Airport. According to the SPCA, there are about 30-35 cattle and three or four horses.

The animals are reportedly skinny and not in very good condition. There's no immediate word on the owner or any potential charges.

(Copyright ©2010 KTRK-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.)]]>
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?sectio...id=7291103

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HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Authorities are on the scene of an animal rescue at a field in southeast Houston

Officials with the Harris County Sheriff's Department and the Houston SPCA are working to round the animals up in the field in the 800 block of Kopman near Airport. According to the SPCA, there are about 30-35 cattle and three or four horses.

The animals are reportedly skinny and not in very good condition. There's no immediate word on the owner or any potential charges.

(Copyright ©2010 KTRK-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.)]]> <![CDATA[4 YO male Aussie/Hound needs new home]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-535.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:44:15 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-535.html love and care for him like we do. Please help if you can.]]> love and care for him like we do. Please help if you can.]]> <![CDATA[Introduction]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-534.html Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:38:20 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-534.html <![CDATA[rescues in foster homes]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-533.html Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:11:35 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-533.html section of Criags List. Some asked about a possible overview group for rescues,of course their is none. I answered that rescues were sometimes difficult to work with, staff size, location. hours, etc. and related a couple of my experiences. Well ofcourse I was attacked. This led me saying something about animals in crates and I was ferosciously attacked. I was informed that rescues did not put their animals in crates they were ALL in foster homes. I couldn't believe that wrote that, but I decided to check it out.

Anyone on here please tell me approximately what percent of your animals you have in foster homes, I know you wish it could be 100%, but the ugly reality raises it's head. So just for my knowledge I would like to know about what percent are
in foster homes. I know some are 100% in fosters and they only take in animals that they have room in the foster homes to take care of.

I'm not a foster but I do have 11 rescues and 9 of my own acquired dogs, thankgoodness they are all small dogs and I have an excess permit from the city and nice neighbors.\

Any information would be greatly appreciated, even if you prove me wrong and all rescues ARE 100% in foster home.

David Wilson]]> section of Criags List. Some asked about a possible overview group for rescues,of course their is none. I answered that rescues were sometimes difficult to work with, staff size, location. hours, etc. and related a couple of my experiences. Well ofcourse I was attacked. This led me saying something about animals in crates and I was ferosciously attacked. I was informed that rescues did not put their animals in crates they were ALL in foster homes. I couldn't believe that wrote that, but I decided to check it out.

Anyone on here please tell me approximately what percent of your animals you have in foster homes, I know you wish it could be 100%, but the ugly reality raises it's head. So just for my knowledge I would like to know about what percent are
in foster homes. I know some are 100% in fosters and they only take in animals that they have room in the foster homes to take care of.

I'm not a foster but I do have 11 rescues and 9 of my own acquired dogs, thankgoodness they are all small dogs and I have an excess permit from the city and nice neighbors.\

Any information would be greatly appreciated, even if you prove me wrong and all rescues ARE 100% in foster home.

David Wilson]]> <![CDATA[Sancturary gone awry...]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-532.html Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:03:16 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-532.html County: Trumbull

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Kathy Witzman



More than 100 dogs, two horses, and dozens of ducks chickens and cats roam Kathy Witzman's property on State Route 87 in Gustavus township.

Witzman runs what she calls the Humane Sanctuary, but over the years, officials with the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County said it grew out of control.

"I'm sure that initially her desire was to help animals, but it just got out of hand," said Detective Harold Firster, Trumbull County Sheriff's office.

After an investigation and two weeks of planning, 30 volunteers, including five veterinarians, began a rescue operation early Friday, which continued for most of the day. Sheriff's deputies arrested Witzman on animal cruelty charges and transported her 97-year-old mother to Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

Sheriff's deputies and fire crews said the house is deplorable and its conditions are some of the worst they've seen.

"The dog feces had caked the floor almost like a carpet," Firster said, "and the smell of ammonia was so pungent that it was very difficult getting the 97-year-old mother out of the house."

Officials said some of the animals are visibly suffering from skin disease and mange, while several week-old puppies are clinging to life after they were hidden in a barn.

"Others, when you look at them you can tell they're malnourished," said Barbara Busko, Animal Welfare League.

Witzman was previously charged with open burning back in 2007, after she allegedly burned several dead animals.

References
WYTV News - February 12, 2010]]> County: Trumbull

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Kathy Witzman



More than 100 dogs, two horses, and dozens of ducks chickens and cats roam Kathy Witzman's property on State Route 87 in Gustavus township.

Witzman runs what she calls the Humane Sanctuary, but over the years, officials with the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County said it grew out of control.

"I'm sure that initially her desire was to help animals, but it just got out of hand," said Detective Harold Firster, Trumbull County Sheriff's office.

After an investigation and two weeks of planning, 30 volunteers, including five veterinarians, began a rescue operation early Friday, which continued for most of the day. Sheriff's deputies arrested Witzman on animal cruelty charges and transported her 97-year-old mother to Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

Sheriff's deputies and fire crews said the house is deplorable and its conditions are some of the worst they've seen.

"The dog feces had caked the floor almost like a carpet," Firster said, "and the smell of ammonia was so pungent that it was very difficult getting the 97-year-old mother out of the house."

Officials said some of the animals are visibly suffering from skin disease and mange, while several week-old puppies are clinging to life after they were hidden in a barn.

"Others, when you look at them you can tell they're malnourished," said Barbara Busko, Animal Welfare League.

Witzman was previously charged with open burning back in 2007, after she allegedly burned several dead animals.

References
WYTV News - February 12, 2010]]> <![CDATA[Urgent transport needed tomorrow-TN, KY, OH please forward to your contacts]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-531.html Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:25:47 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-531.html Thanks,
sheila

From: Suzanne/Crystal Akron <rescuedangels2@gmail.com>

Date: Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Subject: Begging for Transport!!! URGENT!!!


Hello All,
Begging for any help on the attached transport to take place this weekend. This is our 4th attempt to get these pups out of Memphis. We really need help!!
We save them from the Kill list in days, Momma had 10 pups, only 2 survived. We were able to pull 1 more chocolate lab out of Tipton County Animal Shelter before she was put down. We have already over $1,000. Vet bill, we are a small rescue group.

We are a non profit Rescue group, in Buffalo, NY. We have never pulled this far, but saw the cross post and wanted tohelp this Lab and her babies! Its been 2 weeks they have been boarded and in foster care - they cant stay much longer. We need to get them out!

Please any help filling these legs would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! Thank you so much! Akron Canine Rescued Angels!!
-Suzanne-


this is the link to the Route:


http://docs.google.com/View?id=dcxdxbnk_62f5xxwjcj


IF YOU CANNOT DRIVE, PLEASE CROSSPOST!

Memphis, TN to Buffalo, NY February 20, 2010 and February 21, 2010


Crossposting is greatly appreciated!!! Your contacts are invaluable to me! Please do NOT post on Craiglist.


An updated version of this run can be found at : http://docs.google.com/View?id=dcxdxbnk_62f5xxwjcj

















All legs are F-L-E-X-I-B-L-E !!!! If you have a better routing suggestion – please let me know!!! If you can only do a PARTIAL leg – please offer and I will see if I can accommodate it! 10 minutes added to each leg for transfer and potty breaks. All legs will be monitored.



Due to the large number of Yahoo Groups I belong to and the amount of mail generated on these groups, it is impossible for me to keep up with all of the mail. I'd hate to miss your offer to help, so please email me directly at the email below if you are able to assist. DO NOT respond to the list or I may never see your offer to help!

If you would like to volunteer only as BACKUP if that leg does not fill please indicate clearly on the email that you are volunteering only for BACKUP. We also appreciate an offer for BACKUP if a leg is filled should an emergency occur.

Thanks!!!



Please return with the following information to:

Becky VanFleet @ sweetgirl607@gmail.com ( @ gmail.com) or 607-590-6954

for any offers to help!



Name:
Email:
Address:
Home City/State:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Vehicle Description:
License Plate:

Emergency Contact: (Name and phone number)
Description: (Height and hair)
References: (Vet, rescue, adoption, personal, previous transport, etc.)
Preferred meeting Place:
Would you be willing to add an additional dog/pup/cat/ kitten if requested to combine with another transport? If yes, how many and what sizes?



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Passenger information located at the bottom of the sheet!

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**Saturday February 20, 2010**












Leg 1 –

Memphis, TN to Jackson, TN

93 miles - 1 hour 15 minutes

8:00 am - 9:15 am CST

FILLED THANKS PEARL!

Leg 2:

Jackson, TN to Hurricane Mills, TN







74 miles - 1 hour 5 minutes

9:25 am - 10:30 am CST
NEEDED!

Leg 3:

Hurricane Mills, TN to Nashville, Tn




74 miles - 1 hour

10:40 am - 11:40 pm CST


NEEDED!




Leg 4:

Nashville, TN to Bowling Green, KY (Time Changes Here)




68 miles - 1 hour 10 minutes

11:50 pm - 1:00 pm CST

12:50 pm - 2:00 pm EST

NEEDED!









Leg 5:

Bowling Green, KY to Elizabethtown, KY

70 miles - 1 hour 10 minutes

2:10 pm - 3:20 pm EST
NEEDED!



Leg 6:



Elizabethtown, KY to Louisville, KY
46 miles - 50 minutes
3:30 pm - 4:20 pm


NEEDED!




Leg 7:

Louisville, KY to Cincinnati, OH




100 miles - 1 hour 40 minutes

4:30 pm - 6:10 pm
NEEDED!





Leg 8 –

Cincinnati, OH to Columbus, OH

102 miles - 1 hour 45 minutes

6:20 pm - 8:00 pm

FILLED THANKS SUSAN!





OVERNIGHT 1 FILLED THANKS MARY!

OVERNIGHT 2 FILLED THANKS MICHAEL!





Sunday February 21, 2010

Leg 9:

Columbus, OH to Mansfield, OH




66 miles - 1 hour 15 minutes

9:00 am - 10:15 am


FILLED THANKS CHRISTINE!






Leg 10:

Mansfield, OH to Medina, OH







49 miles - 1 hour

10:25 am - 11:25 am

NEEDED!









Leg 11:

Medina, OH to Ashtabula, OH

77 miles - 1 hour 15 minutes

11:35 am - 12:50 pm
NEEDED!



Leg 12:



Ashtabula, OH to Erie, PA
51 miles - 1 hour
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm


FILLED THANKS JOANN!




Leg 13:

Erie, PA to Fredonia, NY




52 miles - 1 hour

2:10 pm -3:10 pm
FILLED THANKS RECEIVING!





Leg 14 –

Fredonia, NY to Buffalo, NY

50 miles - 1 hour

3:20 pm - 4:20 pm

FILLED THANKS RECEIVING!


















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Sending Kisses and 3 pups:
Organization:
Park Avenue Animal Hospital

First/ Last Name: Brittney/Nanci

City: Memphis


State:Tennessee
Zip code:
E-Mail:
Website:

Receiving Kisses and 3 pups:
Organization:
First/ Last Name: Suz/ Beverlee
City: Buffalo
State: New York
Zip code:
E-Mail: Rescuedangels@gmail.com
Website:




Passenger #1: Kisses

Breed: Chocolate Lab

Age: 1-2 years

Gender: Female

Size/Weight: 60 lbs

Spayed: Yes

General temperament: Good

Any Special Needs: Just had emergency spay

Items Provided: Vet records, Health Certificate, leash & collar (must have health cert to cross state lines)

Crate: optional, not provided

Reason for transport: Boarding to Rescue

Vaccines: UTD (must be up to date)

Passenger #2-3: Pups

Breed: Chocolate Labs

Age: 4 weeks

Gender: Males

Size/Weight: maybe 8 lbs

Neutered: No too young

General temperament: Good

Any Special Needs: Please do not handle much

Items Provided: Vet records, Health Certificate, leash & collar (must have health cert to cross state lines)

Crate: optional, not provided

Reason for transport: Temp Foster to Rescue

Vaccines: UTD (must be up to date)




Passenger #4: Pup

Breed: Chocolate Lab

Age: 4 - 5 months

Gender: Female

Size/Weight: 30 lbs

Spayed: Yes

General temperament: Good

Any Special Needs: none

Items Provided: Vet records, Health Certificate, leash & collar (must have health cert to cross state lines)

Crate: optional, not provided

Reason for transport: Boarding to Rescue

Vaccines: UTD (must be up to date)]]> Thanks,
sheila

From: Suzanne/Crystal Akron <rescuedangels2@gmail.com>

Date: Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Subject: Begging for Transport!!! URGENT!!!


Hello All,
Begging for any help on the attached transport to take place this weekend. This is our 4th attempt to get these pups out of Memphis. We really need help!!
We save them from the Kill list in days, Momma had 10 pups, only 2 survived. We were able to pull 1 more chocolate lab out of Tipton County Animal Shelter before she was put down. We have already over $1,000. Vet bill, we are a small rescue group.

We are a non profit Rescue group, in Buffalo, NY. We have never pulled this far, but saw the cross post and wanted tohelp this Lab and her babies! Its been 2 weeks they have been boarded and in foster care - they cant stay much longer. We need to get them out!

Please any help filling these legs would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! Thank you so much! Akron Canine Rescued Angels!!
-Suzanne-


this is the link to the Route:


http://docs.google.com/View?id=dcxdxbnk_62f5xxwjcj


IF YOU CANNOT DRIVE, PLEASE CROSSPOST!

Memphis, TN to Buffalo, NY February 20, 2010 and February 21, 2010


Crossposting is greatly appreciated!!! Your contacts are invaluable to me! Please do NOT post on Craiglist.


An updated version of this run can be found at : http://docs.google.com/View?id=dcxdxbnk_62f5xxwjcj

















All legs are F-L-E-X-I-B-L-E !!!! If you have a better routing suggestion – please let me know!!! If you can only do a PARTIAL leg – please offer and I will see if I can accommodate it! 10 minutes added to each leg for transfer and potty breaks. All legs will be monitored.



Due to the large number of Yahoo Groups I belong to and the amount of mail generated on these groups, it is impossible for me to keep up with all of the mail. I'd hate to miss your offer to help, so please email me directly at the email below if you are able to assist. DO NOT respond to the list or I may never see your offer to help!

If you would like to volunteer only as BACKUP if that leg does not fill please indicate clearly on the email that you are volunteering only for BACKUP. We also appreciate an offer for BACKUP if a leg is filled should an emergency occur.

Thanks!!!



Please return with the following information to:

Becky VanFleet @ sweetgirl607@gmail.com ( @ gmail.com) or 607-590-6954

for any offers to help!



Name:
Email:
Address:
Home City/State:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Vehicle Description:
License Plate:

Emergency Contact: (Name and phone number)
Description: (Height and hair)
References: (Vet, rescue, adoption, personal, previous transport, etc.)
Preferred meeting Place:
Would you be willing to add an additional dog/pup/cat/ kitten if requested to combine with another transport? If yes, how many and what sizes?



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Passenger information located at the bottom of the sheet!

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**Saturday February 20, 2010**












Leg 1 –

Memphis, TN to Jackson, TN

93 miles - 1 hour 15 minutes

8:00 am - 9:15 am CST

FILLED THANKS PEARL!

Leg 2:

Jackson, TN to Hurricane Mills, TN







74 miles - 1 hour 5 minutes

9:25 am - 10:30 am CST
NEEDED!

Leg 3:

Hurricane Mills, TN to Nashville, Tn




74 miles - 1 hour

10:40 am - 11:40 pm CST


NEEDED!




Leg 4:

Nashville, TN to Bowling Green, KY (Time Changes Here)




68 miles - 1 hour 10 minutes

11:50 pm - 1:00 pm CST

12:50 pm - 2:00 pm EST

NEEDED!









Leg 5:

Bowling Green, KY to Elizabethtown, KY

70 miles - 1 hour 10 minutes

2:10 pm - 3:20 pm EST
NEEDED!



Leg 6:



Elizabethtown, KY to Louisville, KY
46 miles - 50 minutes
3:30 pm - 4:20 pm


NEEDED!




Leg 7:

Louisville, KY to Cincinnati, OH




100 miles - 1 hour 40 minutes

4:30 pm - 6:10 pm
NEEDED!





Leg 8 –

Cincinnati, OH to Columbus, OH

102 miles - 1 hour 45 minutes

6:20 pm - 8:00 pm

FILLED THANKS SUSAN!





OVERNIGHT 1 FILLED THANKS MARY!

OVERNIGHT 2 FILLED THANKS MICHAEL!





Sunday February 21, 2010

Leg 9:

Columbus, OH to Mansfield, OH




66 miles - 1 hour 15 minutes

9:00 am - 10:15 am


FILLED THANKS CHRISTINE!






Leg 10:

Mansfield, OH to Medina, OH







49 miles - 1 hour

10:25 am - 11:25 am

NEEDED!









Leg 11:

Medina, OH to Ashtabula, OH

77 miles - 1 hour 15 minutes

11:35 am - 12:50 pm
NEEDED!



Leg 12:



Ashtabula, OH to Erie, PA
51 miles - 1 hour
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm


FILLED THANKS JOANN!




Leg 13:

Erie, PA to Fredonia, NY




52 miles - 1 hour

2:10 pm -3:10 pm
FILLED THANKS RECEIVING!





Leg 14 –

Fredonia, NY to Buffalo, NY

50 miles - 1 hour

3:20 pm - 4:20 pm

FILLED THANKS RECEIVING!


















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Sending Kisses and 3 pups:
Organization:
Park Avenue Animal Hospital

First/ Last Name: Brittney/Nanci

City: Memphis


State:Tennessee
Zip code:
E-Mail:
Website:

Receiving Kisses and 3 pups:
Organization:
First/ Last Name: Suz/ Beverlee
City: Buffalo
State: New York
Zip code:
E-Mail: Rescuedangels@gmail.com
Website:




Passenger #1: Kisses

Breed: Chocolate Lab

Age: 1-2 years

Gender: Female

Size/Weight: 60 lbs

Spayed: Yes

General temperament: Good

Any Special Needs: Just had emergency spay

Items Provided: Vet records, Health Certificate, leash & collar (must have health cert to cross state lines)

Crate: optional, not provided

Reason for transport: Boarding to Rescue

Vaccines: UTD (must be up to date)

Passenger #2-3: Pups

Breed: Chocolate Labs

Age: 4 weeks

Gender: Males

Size/Weight: maybe 8 lbs

Neutered: No too young

General temperament: Good

Any Special Needs: Please do not handle much

Items Provided: Vet records, Health Certificate, leash & collar (must have health cert to cross state lines)

Crate: optional, not provided

Reason for transport: Temp Foster to Rescue

Vaccines: UTD (must be up to date)




Passenger #4: Pup

Breed: Chocolate Lab

Age: 4 - 5 months

Gender: Female

Size/Weight: 30 lbs

Spayed: Yes

General temperament: Good

Any Special Needs: none

Items Provided: Vet records, Health Certificate, leash & collar (must have health cert to cross state lines)

Crate: optional, not provided

Reason for transport: Boarding to Rescue

Vaccines: UTD (must be up to date)]]> <![CDATA[horse vaccines, wormers, and farrier care...]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-530.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:23:06 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-530.html I found myself today looking through two catalouges that came in the mail. The first was a Garden/Nursery so I started planning my garden. The second was the KV Equine spring issue. I flipped to the back and started figuring out my vaccines for the horses. In Nebraska I vaccinate for the following... Rabbies, Strangles (streptococcus equi), Equine herpes EHV-1 and EHV-4 (both forms of the rhinopneumonitis virus), Equine influenza due to type A2 viruses (incuding Kentucky 97), West Nile, Equine Encephalomyelitis (eastern, western, and venezuelan) and Tetanus. Grand total... $198 dollars for all three horses combined.

This got me thinking (of course) many people I know skip rabbies, tetanus, Strangles, and west nile. (at least in my area). They look at horses a lot like cattle and only vaccinate against the basics. In fact, in a 7 mile radius I don't know anyone who vaccinates for these except me.

Additionally, most people in this area don't vaccinate their horses until close to June... Horses must be vaccinated BEFORE the insects appear. I vaccinate around the end of March.

So, I thought I would share a bit... If you are unsure on which vaccines to give to your horse, contact your local universities ag department or your vet. err on the safe side. The rabbies vaccine is given three times one dose every three weeks until all three are complete... and then one booster shot anually. A 15 dollar vial will treat three horses AND I have a dose left over to use on a dog or cat. I don't think it's worth NOT doing. I can't imagine going outside and finding a horse dying because I was too cheap to add $5 a horse for a rabbies vaccine. Strangles... is HIGHLY contageous. I live accross the road from the most popular horse back riding trail in the state... One of my horse pastures borders the trail, so I spend the $11.95 per horse for the Strangles vaccine and in the process protect my babies, and earn myself a bit of peace of mind. Tetanus... wow not to give this one would just be silly. Horses live inside barns, and while I do my best, all it takes is a simple cut on a horse to get infected with Tetanus. This one seems like a no-brainer Big Grin. Now, west nile. In the past 3 years 5 horses within a mile radius of my house have DIED of west nile. Again... not optional.

Additionally, horses should be wormed YEAR ROUND, on a ROTATING schedule of wormers. (Read the ingredients) Ivermectin is sold under several names, so is Fembendazole, and most of the other major equine wormers. I worm my horses every 6 weeks all year round.

My husband and I were talking today, and we discussed that horses are expensive and extremely labor intensive. You really have to LOVE horses to care for them properly.

Additionally, our farrier visits every 4 weeks during the warmer months, and 2 times over the winter (when I think it's necessary). I don't trim my own horses because I have NEVER known a horse owner that could do this without at least occasionally causing bruising due to uneven trims (sometimes the bruising is almost impossible to see). If you are lucky and don't have a big feathered draft horse like I do, then trimmings are best at every 6 weeks. Our farrier charges $30 for each of our "light" horses, and $40 for our draft horse, and I am lucky not to need shoes on my horses most of the time.

All three horses are coggins tested every 6 months. ($25 per horse), and I have to TAKE them to the vet for this price.

I do stronly feel that if a person cannot afford vaccinations, farrier care, dental care, and year round wormings then they have too many horses. I just wanted to share, since I was adding up my annual horse care costs today.
$4110 a year, this includes... feed, farrier care, dental, coggins, vaccines, and wormers. (God forbid we would have a medical emergency).

Just food for thought I guess...]]> I found myself today looking through two catalouges that came in the mail. The first was a Garden/Nursery so I started planning my garden. The second was the KV Equine spring issue. I flipped to the back and started figuring out my vaccines for the horses. In Nebraska I vaccinate for the following... Rabbies, Strangles (streptococcus equi), Equine herpes EHV-1 and EHV-4 (both forms of the rhinopneumonitis virus), Equine influenza due to type A2 viruses (incuding Kentucky 97), West Nile, Equine Encephalomyelitis (eastern, western, and venezuelan) and Tetanus. Grand total... $198 dollars for all three horses combined.

This got me thinking (of course) many people I know skip rabbies, tetanus, Strangles, and west nile. (at least in my area). They look at horses a lot like cattle and only vaccinate against the basics. In fact, in a 7 mile radius I don't know anyone who vaccinates for these except me.

Additionally, most people in this area don't vaccinate their horses until close to June... Horses must be vaccinated BEFORE the insects appear. I vaccinate around the end of March.

So, I thought I would share a bit... If you are unsure on which vaccines to give to your horse, contact your local universities ag department or your vet. err on the safe side. The rabbies vaccine is given three times one dose every three weeks until all three are complete... and then one booster shot anually. A 15 dollar vial will treat three horses AND I have a dose left over to use on a dog or cat. I don't think it's worth NOT doing. I can't imagine going outside and finding a horse dying because I was too cheap to add $5 a horse for a rabbies vaccine. Strangles... is HIGHLY contageous. I live accross the road from the most popular horse back riding trail in the state... One of my horse pastures borders the trail, so I spend the $11.95 per horse for the Strangles vaccine and in the process protect my babies, and earn myself a bit of peace of mind. Tetanus... wow not to give this one would just be silly. Horses live inside barns, and while I do my best, all it takes is a simple cut on a horse to get infected with Tetanus. This one seems like a no-brainer Big Grin. Now, west nile. In the past 3 years 5 horses within a mile radius of my house have DIED of west nile. Again... not optional.

Additionally, horses should be wormed YEAR ROUND, on a ROTATING schedule of wormers. (Read the ingredients) Ivermectin is sold under several names, so is Fembendazole, and most of the other major equine wormers. I worm my horses every 6 weeks all year round.

My husband and I were talking today, and we discussed that horses are expensive and extremely labor intensive. You really have to LOVE horses to care for them properly.

Additionally, our farrier visits every 4 weeks during the warmer months, and 2 times over the winter (when I think it's necessary). I don't trim my own horses because I have NEVER known a horse owner that could do this without at least occasionally causing bruising due to uneven trims (sometimes the bruising is almost impossible to see). If you are lucky and don't have a big feathered draft horse like I do, then trimmings are best at every 6 weeks. Our farrier charges $30 for each of our "light" horses, and $40 for our draft horse, and I am lucky not to need shoes on my horses most of the time.

All three horses are coggins tested every 6 months. ($25 per horse), and I have to TAKE them to the vet for this price.

I do stronly feel that if a person cannot afford vaccinations, farrier care, dental care, and year round wormings then they have too many horses. I just wanted to share, since I was adding up my annual horse care costs today.
$4110 a year, this includes... feed, farrier care, dental, coggins, vaccines, and wormers. (God forbid we would have a medical emergency).

Just food for thought I guess...]]> <![CDATA[What did you give up for lent?]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-529.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:47:40 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-529.html
So what did you give up for lent? I gave up coke! I drink lots of Coke & Pepsi. I'm gonna try to drink JUST water so I can lose a bit of weight. I need to get in shape for my grandparents 50th anniversary party! wohoo!!!]]>
So what did you give up for lent? I gave up coke! I drink lots of Coke & Pepsi. I'm gonna try to drink JUST water so I can lose a bit of weight. I need to get in shape for my grandparents 50th anniversary party! wohoo!!!]]> <![CDATA[Scottie Sadie wins Westminster after PETA protest]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-528.html Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:07:57 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-528.html http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100217/ap_o...t/dog_show

By BEN WALKER, AP National Writer Ben Walker, Ap National Writer – 1 hr 12 mins ago
NEW YORK – Sadie the Scottish terrier won America's top dog show Tuesday night, and that was pretty predictable. What happened moments before she took the title at Westminster was far more startling.

Two members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals walked into the center ring at Madison Square Garden and held up signs that said "Mutts Rule" and "Breeders Kill Shelter Dogs' Chances," the latter a slogan popularized by PETA.

The crowd of 15,000 gasped at the protest, then booed the well-dressed women and cheered as security ushered them away without incident. The women, who acted on their own but were supported by PETA, were charged with criminal trespass, police said.

The interruption occurred between judging of a Doberman pinscher and brittany and lasted about a minute. Shortly thereafter, 4-year-old Sadie climbed the purple best in show podium where one of the women had stood.

"I thought it was well-controlled by our people," Westminster spokesman David Frei said, without elaborating. Frei, the host of USA Network's coverage, is a veteran of the show world and a longtime advocate of therapy and rescue dogs.

Sadie was a big favorite coming into the show, which is for 2,500 purebred dogs. There have been previous protests at Westminster, but none nearly so dramatic. As a matter of course, the public-address announcer at the Garden reads an announcement urging people to visit shelters and adopt their dogs.

PETA contends the focus on purebreds leaves many mutts homeless. In a statement, PETA vice president Daphna Nachminovitch said "euthanasia becomes a sad necessity."

Sadie came to New York as America's No. 1 show dog and earned her 112th best in show ribbon.

"She was perfect," handler Gabriel Rangel said. "I couldn't ask for anything more."

Also reaching the final ring were a brittany that recently had two litters, a whippet that can run 35 mph, a Doberman pinscher headed into retirement, a white toy poodle who overcame his anxiety around crowds, a Canadian-bred French bulldog and a puli that twice won the herding group.

Her tongue out and her tail wagging, Sadie was right in step with Rangel. She is owned by Amelia Musser of Mackinac Island, Mich., and sports the champion's name of Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot.

Rangel kidded that his relationship with Sadie was like a marriage. "I'm happily married," he said, "as long as I say, 'Yes, honey.'"

Sadie became the eighth Scottie to win at Westminster, second most to the 13 wins by wire fox terriers. She was the record 45th terrier to win in a show that began in 1877.

Judge Elliott Weiss picked the winner. He'd already seen Sadie — he chose her as the winner of an event in North Carolina last September.

Sadie became the first Triple Crown winner of dogdom. She took the National Dog Show in suburban Philadelphia in November and the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in California in December.

This was Sadie's third try at Westminster. She got spooked by strange sounds at the Garden two years ago, and last February had a potty accident on the Garden's green carpet.

Garden fans cheer loudly for big dogs, and thundering mastiffs got a great reception. There was a murmur, too, when a sweet golden retriever got passed over by a judge. Retrievers always rank among the most popular dogs in the U.S., but have never won Westminster.

A Glen of Imaal terrier drew a laugh when she stopped her parade to scarf up loose treats off the carpet. She was a show girl — it figures, because handler Bruce Sussman co-wrote "Copacabana" with Barry Manilow.

Among the notables at ringside were Broadway star Bernadette Peters and a top official from baseball's big dogs, New York Yankees president Randy Levine.

Dogs from 173 breeds and varieties entered this show. Westminster will welcome six more breeds next year, including the bluetick coonhound, best known to sports fans as the Smokey mascot at the University of Tennessee.

"She was there for me all the way," Rangel said after easily winning the terrier group. Within a half-hour, he and Sadie had captured an even bigger trophy.

Maybe she was in a hurry to get home.

"She likes to watch TV," Rangel said. "We have dinner together at the hotel and watch Animal Planet."]]> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100217/ap_o...t/dog_show

By BEN WALKER, AP National Writer Ben Walker, Ap National Writer – 1 hr 12 mins ago
NEW YORK – Sadie the Scottish terrier won America's top dog show Tuesday night, and that was pretty predictable. What happened moments before she took the title at Westminster was far more startling.

Two members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals walked into the center ring at Madison Square Garden and held up signs that said "Mutts Rule" and "Breeders Kill Shelter Dogs' Chances," the latter a slogan popularized by PETA.

The crowd of 15,000 gasped at the protest, then booed the well-dressed women and cheered as security ushered them away without incident. The women, who acted on their own but were supported by PETA, were charged with criminal trespass, police said.

The interruption occurred between judging of a Doberman pinscher and brittany and lasted about a minute. Shortly thereafter, 4-year-old Sadie climbed the purple best in show podium where one of the women had stood.

"I thought it was well-controlled by our people," Westminster spokesman David Frei said, without elaborating. Frei, the host of USA Network's coverage, is a veteran of the show world and a longtime advocate of therapy and rescue dogs.

Sadie was a big favorite coming into the show, which is for 2,500 purebred dogs. There have been previous protests at Westminster, but none nearly so dramatic. As a matter of course, the public-address announcer at the Garden reads an announcement urging people to visit shelters and adopt their dogs.

PETA contends the focus on purebreds leaves many mutts homeless. In a statement, PETA vice president Daphna Nachminovitch said "euthanasia becomes a sad necessity."

Sadie came to New York as America's No. 1 show dog and earned her 112th best in show ribbon.

"She was perfect," handler Gabriel Rangel said. "I couldn't ask for anything more."

Also reaching the final ring were a brittany that recently had two litters, a whippet that can run 35 mph, a Doberman pinscher headed into retirement, a white toy poodle who overcame his anxiety around crowds, a Canadian-bred French bulldog and a puli that twice won the herding group.

Her tongue out and her tail wagging, Sadie was right in step with Rangel. She is owned by Amelia Musser of Mackinac Island, Mich., and sports the champion's name of Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot.

Rangel kidded that his relationship with Sadie was like a marriage. "I'm happily married," he said, "as long as I say, 'Yes, honey.'"

Sadie became the eighth Scottie to win at Westminster, second most to the 13 wins by wire fox terriers. She was the record 45th terrier to win in a show that began in 1877.

Judge Elliott Weiss picked the winner. He'd already seen Sadie — he chose her as the winner of an event in North Carolina last September.

Sadie became the first Triple Crown winner of dogdom. She took the National Dog Show in suburban Philadelphia in November and the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in California in December.

This was Sadie's third try at Westminster. She got spooked by strange sounds at the Garden two years ago, and last February had a potty accident on the Garden's green carpet.

Garden fans cheer loudly for big dogs, and thundering mastiffs got a great reception. There was a murmur, too, when a sweet golden retriever got passed over by a judge. Retrievers always rank among the most popular dogs in the U.S., but have never won Westminster.

A Glen of Imaal terrier drew a laugh when she stopped her parade to scarf up loose treats off the carpet. She was a show girl — it figures, because handler Bruce Sussman co-wrote "Copacabana" with Barry Manilow.

Among the notables at ringside were Broadway star Bernadette Peters and a top official from baseball's big dogs, New York Yankees president Randy Levine.

Dogs from 173 breeds and varieties entered this show. Westminster will welcome six more breeds next year, including the bluetick coonhound, best known to sports fans as the Smokey mascot at the University of Tennessee.

"She was there for me all the way," Rangel said after easily winning the terrier group. Within a half-hour, he and Sadie had captured an even bigger trophy.

Maybe she was in a hurry to get home.

"She likes to watch TV," Rangel said. "We have dinner together at the hotel and watch Animal Planet."]]> <![CDATA[REHOMING PLEASE]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-527.html Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:47:43 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-527.html
please email me your help or response. THANKS IN ADVANCE..
1 Jack russell , 1 Jack russell-Mix, 2 Chihuahua's , 1 Minuature snauzer-Mix.
They will be upto date on shots... :-0) can email you pics of them, please ask and give my your direct email address.. [/size][/font]]]>
please email me your help or response. THANKS IN ADVANCE..
1 Jack russell , 1 Jack russell-Mix, 2 Chihuahua's , 1 Minuature snauzer-Mix.
They will be upto date on shots... :-0) can email you pics of them, please ask and give my your direct email address.. [/size][/font]]]> <![CDATA[What are yours?]]> http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-526.html Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:11:12 -0600 http://animalrescueforums.com/forums/thread-526.html
Oh, and here is our house bunny Ben...
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Oh, and here is our house bunny Ben...
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