tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post1703202338438628863..comments2024-03-15T14:01:26.246-07:00Comments on Where's My Effing Pony?: A House DividedEnglish Riderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-87099268835115747342011-01-24T09:27:59.601-08:002011-01-24T09:27:59.601-08:00Lydia, There is a potential adopter in the works. ...Lydia, There is a potential adopter in the works. They are interviewing a golden retriever first so they may fall in love before they even meet Abbey. I should know soon.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-67688625664325390122011-01-24T00:48:39.167-08:002011-01-24T00:48:39.167-08:00Once again, I am so touched by your kindness...eve...Once again, I am so touched by your kindness...even to the point of jazzing up her name. (Our rescued Old English Sheepdog is named Abby, and we think her first of three homes must have called her Abigail.) You are being so careful to not hurt her feelings, and to also keep Slinkie safely at home. I am so depressed thinking of the fate of the cats who have been lost in the night. It's a horrible end. I'm going to keep best thoughts for both cat and dog (and for you balancing the show).Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-41404378379160646092011-01-13T16:40:36.953-08:002011-01-13T16:40:36.953-08:00Jobhunter, the animals give so much back. it's...Jobhunter, the animals give so much back. it's a fair trade.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-23549634624668608202011-01-13T10:17:07.516-08:002011-01-13T10:17:07.516-08:00How kind of you to give of yourself this way. Abby...How kind of you to give of yourself this way. Abby Rose - such a sweet name.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-80582412539384588542011-01-09T09:44:59.022-08:002011-01-09T09:44:59.022-08:00Wife of Machinist, Thank you. It would be easier i...Wife of Machinist, Thank you. It would be easier if my efforts at keeping everyone happy did not include multiple night time forays to settle anxious animals, followed by early morning duties. Yawn! Who needs sleep?English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-75749950025067187822011-01-09T04:28:13.255-08:002011-01-09T04:28:13.255-08:00Bless you for looking after Abby Rose. Watched and...Bless you for looking after Abby Rose. Watched and episode of the Dog Whisperer earlier this evening and it dawned on me how precious it is that there are people taking good care of dogs from all 'walks' in life. You are doing what you have to do, and making a great effort for the peace and well being of your pets. Good for you!!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882229240289840845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-27286238654913185832011-01-07T09:53:09.928-08:002011-01-07T09:53:09.928-08:00Wiola, It will be hard to capture her double ident...Wiola, It will be hard to capture her double identity. We'll see what I can come up with.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-86923376182885816282011-01-06T16:13:01.710-08:002011-01-06T16:13:01.710-08:00I am looking forward to the photos, GSDs are my ch...I am looking forward to the photos, GSDs are my childhood favorite breed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14036104794835542928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-17207147163278152402011-01-06T13:13:54.456-08:002011-01-06T13:13:54.456-08:00S&S, that sort of applies to all of us, doesn&...S&S, that sort of applies to all of us, doesn't it?<br /><br />Rainbow, This year there is a lot more coyote activity. We had a cool, wet year last year and I think they have done too well.<br /><br />Friko, Even if we only help one at a time, it means the world to that one.<br /><br />Legend, that's a huge effort to go to with all the dogs closer to home but good for them, anyway.<br /><br />TechnoBabe, I have considered fostering young humans. I decided the fact that my husband doesn't speak English was one trauma too many. Who knows what the future holds? Maybe I can still.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-15154327624665971692011-01-06T13:07:26.110-08:002011-01-06T13:07:26.110-08:00Steve, your words are always well chosen, whether ...Steve, your words are always well chosen, whether consciously or unconsciously.<br /><br />Ms. Pliers, just a foster. I did upgrade her name to resemble Abbey Road (Beatles) to make her stand out to a potential adopter. It's a coincidence that she is A. Rose as well.<br /><br />Kipling, I saw the photos of your dog. He's a great character. I hope he and your cat can work a truce.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-35922255342451693112011-01-06T12:48:08.985-08:002011-01-06T12:48:08.985-08:00Making room in your home and family for dogs that ...Making room in your home and family for dogs that need temporary homes is sort of like when I grew up in foster homes. In some ways I know how Abbey Rose feels. Give her a hug from me.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-1416218916856161532011-01-06T12:19:29.192-08:002011-01-06T12:19:29.192-08:00Friends of ours adopted a retriever that had ben a...Friends of ours adopted a retriever that had ben abandoned in Taiwan. They heard about it through their pet protection friends and it was duly shipped over. It's a beauty. Abbey is a lucky dog and she probably knows that too.Wally Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05992375461165449990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-31818524852952620522011-01-06T11:46:03.110-08:002011-01-06T11:46:03.110-08:00You are just so immensely kind, both of you.
If it...You are just so immensely kind, both of you.<br />If it weren't for people like you and hubby there'd be a lot more animals put down unnecessarily.<br /><br />I hope Abby settles in well and doesn't cause Slinky to leave home.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-43373135744413337452011-01-06T10:20:17.586-08:002011-01-06T10:20:17.586-08:00We have coyotes here as well but seem to have enou...We have coyotes here as well but seem to have enough small wild animals around our healthy cats are ok but I imagine as they age we'll have to change their routine to keep them safe.<br /><br />Odd AR is comfortable being left in the car. You just have to wonder what goes through their heads. I hope she gets a placement soon so her life can settle into normal asap.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-31054105456118506582011-01-06T08:44:05.108-08:002011-01-06T08:44:05.108-08:00Abbey Rose , like all the animals you take under y...Abbey Rose , like all the animals you take under your wing , is very lucky . <br />With affection and security she'll blossom !SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-83962612988032684302011-01-06T03:19:43.634-08:002011-01-06T03:19:43.634-08:00We have one dog (Irish Terrier) called Archie, and...We have one dog (Irish Terrier) called Archie, and one cat (Brian). At best there is an uneasy truce, at worst there are serious skirmishes at the boarders of each room, or at the entrance to the shared extra large cat flap! God only knows what we would do if we had a Coyote problem as well. Call in the 'A' team perhaps?Kiplinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14420207142240102298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-25564188587885888672011-01-06T03:01:29.078-08:002011-01-06T03:01:29.078-08:00Are you fostering? Or is this an adoption? Inqui...Are you fostering? Or is this an adoption? Inquiring minds would like to know.<br /><br />Glad Abbey Rose, although with the car angle it might just become Abbey Roads, has found a soft place to land. I bet someone misses her a lot.The Pliershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09877106616685886293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-523484312747290602011-01-06T00:04:10.752-08:002011-01-06T00:04:10.752-08:00Poor Abbey Rose - but thank God she found her way ...Poor Abbey Rose - but thank God she found her way to you guys. I can't think of anybody better to help her heal. (No pun intended).Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-39844232576432268982011-01-05T20:02:37.589-08:002011-01-05T20:02:37.589-08:00Owen, Thanks. As usual, we need all the helpful wi...Owen, Thanks. As usual, we need all the helpful wishes we can gather. Ms. A. Rose is not as polite as one might wish when encountering other canines. (Note English art of understatement at work here). This becomes a limiting factor regarding potential homes. I have the feeling I have another long term rehab case on my hands.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-3712467311036902072011-01-05T19:44:11.744-08:002011-01-05T19:44:11.744-08:00I think Abbey Rose may be one of the luckiest dogs...I think Abbey Rose may be one of the luckiest dogs in the world, to have chanced into such a caring foster home with an understanding human to help her. I hope she can adapt and grow still, learning to trust again. Perhaps her foster home will turn out to be a long term foster home, sounds like she's off to a good start at any rate. Best wishes to both of you and to Abbey and Slinkie.Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12622587942009516590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-10314466563582791522011-01-05T16:23:35.788-08:002011-01-05T16:23:35.788-08:00Kitty, I remember when they were called Alsatians....Kitty, I remember when they were called Alsatians. They do have a reputation as one-person dogs. Abbey Rose shows her collie genes by loving everyone. We have to work on her socialization skills when meeting other dogs. <br /><br />Jean, Slinkie is pretty horrified and offended. I'd love to know Abbey's story. She is so thrilled to be indoors, with people, I think it makes up for a lot. She has had some training sit, stay, lie down. Someone in her past spent time with her, although in a dominant way I suspect. It's odd that she only lived outdoors for half her life. Did someone die? Did they get a new puppy? Has she changed homes before? We'll never know.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-54657365734159689382011-01-05T15:48:17.754-08:002011-01-05T15:48:17.754-08:00So sorry about Domino...that's why my cats do ...So sorry about Domino...that's why my cats do not go outside at all. Not sure what predators we have around here other than the cars, but I've had my heart broken too many times. <br /><br />Poor Abby. Nine years old is kind of late to be abandoned. You'd have to think she had a long term home. Must be hard for her to adjust. But knowing your magic touch with fostering animals, I have no doubt you will rehab her just fine. <br /><br />Here's hoping AR gets a loving, forever home soon. <br /><br />I'm sure Slinkie agrees 100% with that sentiment. *S*Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-65695215561065798262011-01-05T15:29:59.448-08:002011-01-05T15:29:59.448-08:00Awww... bless. I'm glad Abbey Rose has a lovin...Awww... bless. I'm glad Abbey Rose has a loving holiday home with you, for now. <br />I'm happy that she will be able to build trust with your family, something that's probably been missing for years and was made so much worse by just being 'dumped'. Bad for any dog, of course, but especially Alsatians.<br />I think the only breed that would suffer more would be Border Collies. But cruel regardless of the breed. <br /><br />All animals have feelings and make attachments. How callous and heartless to just discard them when it becomes 'inconvenient'.<br /><br />You know the fate of some poor dogs here in France: destined to live forever tied to a bit of rope or chain, always outside regardless of the weather. I always try to play with some tied up like that in this area and they just fall over me in appreciation. I can always go home and wash my smelly hands afterwards.<br /><br />I do hope Domino shows up again.<br /><br />Bisouxxx KittyKittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522607782000045577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-2751950624241297462011-01-05T15:15:37.147-08:002011-01-05T15:15:37.147-08:00June, I'll post a picture when I get one taken...June, I'll post a picture when I get one taken.She is a pretty girl.<br /><br />Joanna, Yes, Domino's departure was depressing and a wake-up call. The wild world overlaps with ours in the night hours. <br />My guess about the prior owners of Abbey Rose is that they had some unavoidable change in circumstances and were too sad to hand her over in person. <br />We're working on an acceptable routine for all of the players here.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-76934656274626047312011-01-05T14:44:31.051-08:002011-01-05T14:44:31.051-08:00Sad news about Domino! Oh dear. Glad you are here ...Sad news about Domino! Oh dear. Glad you are here to help with Abby Rose. Its a sad thing to be dumped at the shelter in the night. But I suppose it has to be better than dumping elsewhere - at least the person knew she would be taken care of.<br /><br />The separation anxiety is also a shame. I hate to think of a dog at 9, feeling so worried and anxious that they will be abandoned. Poor AR must be so confused about whats happening. Well, hopefully this is where her life turns around, and will start a whole new loving adventure.Joanna Doverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05199471137405306748noreply@blogger.com