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From one of the advocates this morning: "When I Got My New Dog
I asked for strength that I might rear her perfectly;
I was given weakness that I might feed her more treats.
I asked for good health that I might rest easy;
I was given a “special needs” dog that I might know nurturing.
I asked for an obedient dog that I might feel proud;
I was given stubbornness that I might feel humble.
I asked for compliance that I might feel masterful;
I was given a clown that I might laugh.
I asked for a companion that I might not feel lonely;
I was given a best friend that I would feel loved.
I got nothing I asked for,
But everything that I needed.
(Author unknown)"
I asked for strength that I might rear her perfectly;
I was given weakness that I might feed her more treats.
I asked for good health that I might rest easy;
I was given a “special needs” dog that I might know nurturing.
I asked for an obedient dog that I might feel proud;
I was given stubbornness that I might feel humble.
I asked for compliance that I might feel masterful;
I was given a clown that I might laugh.
I asked for a companion that I might not feel lonely;
I was given a best friend that I would feel loved.
I got nothing I asked for,
But everything that I needed.
(Author unknown)"
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Retired Teacher
https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/ani...-and-pet-adoption-post-holidays-p1/vi-AASN6AX
Check it out and donate please...
Check it out and donate please...
Mott the Hoople
Sweet Jane
Sounds like mange. If he had a bad case of fleas prior to adopting him the fleas probably deposited a vast number of eggs under the skin. The Vet will probably prescribe a shampoo that will kill the flea eggs under the skin.
Thanks Mott. Had him in yesterday to get neutered. No mange. They gave us a prescription for allergies we had filled along with antibiotics. we also have a shampoo that helps and some medicated salve. If THAT doesnt work we do blood tests I guess. Hopefully this takes care of it now though....
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Retired Teacher
Hopefully that clears everything up...We pretty much avoid chicken based food these days....that helped with the one pup's
"allergy issues"..so we just slowly changed everyone over....
If they neutered him,he must be doing so much better...
YAY!
Hopefully that clears everything up...We pretty much avoid chicken based food these days....that helped with the one pup's
"allergy issues"..so we just slowly changed everyone over....
If they neutered him,he must be doing so much better...
He is. He was one hurting unit last night but today he looks and feels like a million bucks. Even the itching seems to have gone away. Fingers crossed...LOL
Life is Golden
Saint
There is a shot called Cytopoint which works well.
Life is Golden
Saint
George Vest (1830-1904) served as U.S. Senator from Missouri from 1879 to 1903.
This speech is from a time when he practiced law in a small Missouri town.
It was given in court while representing a man who sued another for killing of his dog.
Vest made the following speech to the jury:
Gentlemen of the Jury: The best friend a man has in the world may turn against him and become his enemy.
His son or daughter that he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful.
Those who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name may become traitors to their faith.
The money that a man has, he may lose. It flies away from him, perhaps when he needs it most.
A man's reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action. The people who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honor when success is with us, may be the first to throw the stone of malice when failure settles its cloud upon our heads.
The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is his dog.
A man's dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he may be near his master's side.
He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer. He will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounters with the roughness of the world.
He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings, and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens.
If fortune drives the master forth, an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him, to guard him against danger, to fight against his enemies.
And when the last scene of all comes, and death takes his master in its embrace and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by the graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws, his eyes sad, but open in alert watchfulness, faithful and true even in death.
This speech is from a time when he practiced law in a small Missouri town.
It was given in court while representing a man who sued another for killing of his dog.
Vest made the following speech to the jury:
Gentlemen of the Jury: The best friend a man has in the world may turn against him and become his enemy.
His son or daughter that he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful.
Those who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name may become traitors to their faith.
The money that a man has, he may lose. It flies away from him, perhaps when he needs it most.
A man's reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action. The people who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honor when success is with us, may be the first to throw the stone of malice when failure settles its cloud upon our heads.
The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is his dog.
A man's dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he may be near his master's side.
He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer. He will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounters with the roughness of the world.
He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings, and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens.
If fortune drives the master forth, an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him, to guard him against danger, to fight against his enemies.
And when the last scene of all comes, and death takes his master in its embrace and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by the graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws, his eyes sad, but open in alert watchfulness, faithful and true even in death.
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Retired Teacher
Wonderful news!!...Thank you for saving her life....for your love and patience...your time and dedication....it's sure not easy, but so worth it...She is one lucky little girl....
Life is Golden
Saint
Life is Golden
Saint
That is beautiful and so true. Thank you, Legion.
I get a little verklempt every time I read it.
BTW, Mr. Vest won the case for his client. The judge and jury reportedly bawled like babies.
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Retired Teacher
Thank you for posting this..I'm so going to steal it to share...
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Retired Teacher
We celebrate each of these victories for those precious ones who have no voice...with cheers and tears...
ParachuteAdams
Banned
Yeah we know.
Turn your hat backwards you’ll run faster.
Better yet take it off.
On occasion Woody Allen would walk by with his groceries.
The year I was born.
Dude I’ll fish with you anytime. But you can’t come to work dressed like that.
Turn your hat backwards you’ll run faster.
Better yet take it off.
On occasion Woody Allen would walk by with his groceries.
The year I was born.
Dude I’ll fish with you anytime. But you can’t come to work dressed like that.
Update on Bailey!
Wow ! What a massive difference so soon. He was neutured on Tuesday but then they looked at pesky skin problem/ allergy issue as well. They prescribed him an anti biotic which Im assuming does double duty in case the neuter procedure ran into any infections but then they also told me that it would help clear up the redness he had because his itchy spots were getting just a bit infected. But here is the biggy IMO.....they also prescribed him prednisone. I looked it up,....its a steroid that can be given to dogs for a wide range skin problems to clear them up. Man, what a difference ALREADY! Holy cow. He was a great dog to begin with,...but now he just looks so much better, feels so much better too I would imagine because he isnt scratching all the time. We couldnt be more thrilled. All we ever wanted for him was to be healthy and for him to be happy in a place he can FINALLY call his home. He's got that now. Cant wait till summer. That boy is going to have so much fun at the lake swimming with us, going for boat rides, and playing fetch in the water. Plus our daily walks are much longer when the weather is good with a lot of them being out in the country on state park land where he has a little room to run. Thanks for all your help and words of encouragement guys. And a huge shout out to Top. She was right on it from the beginning. He made it,......his long wait is finally over. He's home! Oh,....P.S,....wife talked me into a puppy in the spring so he can have a playmate. Going to be another rescue for sure. Wife wants to name him George,....goes good with Bailey! 
Wow ! What a massive difference so soon. He was neutured on Tuesday but then they looked at pesky skin problem/ allergy issue as well. They prescribed him an anti biotic which Im assuming does double duty in case the neuter procedure ran into any infections but then they also told me that it would help clear up the redness he had because his itchy spots were getting just a bit infected. But here is the biggy IMO.....they also prescribed him prednisone. I looked it up,....its a steroid that can be given to dogs for a wide range skin problems to clear them up. Man, what a difference ALREADY! Holy cow. He was a great dog to begin with,...but now he just looks so much better, feels so much better too I would imagine because he isnt scratching all the time. We couldnt be more thrilled. All we ever wanted for him was to be healthy and for him to be happy in a place he can FINALLY call his home. He's got that now. Cant wait till summer. That boy is going to have so much fun at the lake swimming with us, going for boat rides, and playing fetch in the water. Plus our daily walks are much longer when the weather is good with a lot of them being out in the country on state park land where he has a little room to run. Thanks for all your help and words of encouragement guys. And a huge shout out to Top. She was right on it from the beginning. He made it,......his long wait is finally over. He's home!
Oh,....P.S,....wife talked me into a puppy in the spring so he can have a playmate. Going to be another rescue for sure. Wife wants to name him George,....goes good with Bailey!
Life is Golden
Saint
Awesome. Bless you for saving that pup. Two dogs is always better than one, they will keep each other company And the older one will help train the new one.Update on Bailey!
Wow ! What a massive difference so soon. He was neutured on Tuesday but then they looked at pesky skin problem/ allergy issue as well. They prescribed him an anti biotic which Im assuming does double duty in case the neuter procedure ran into any infections but then they also told me that it would help clear up the redness he had because his itchy spots were getting just a bit infected. But here is the biggy IMO.....they also prescribed him prednisone. I looked it up,....its a steroid that can be given to dogs for a wide range skin problems to clear them up. Man, what a difference ALREADY! Holy cow. He was a great dog to begin with,...but now he just looks so much better, feels so much better too I would imagine because he isnt scratching all the time. We couldnt be more thrilled. All we ever wanted for him was to be healthy and for him to be happy in a place he can FINALLY call his home. He's got that now. Cant wait till summer. That boy is going to have so much fun at the lake swimming with us, going for boat rides, and playing fetch in the water. Plus our daily walks are much longer when the weather is good with a lot of them being out in the country on state park land where he has a little room to run. Thanks for all your help and words of encouragement guys. And a huge shout out to Top. She was right on it from the beginning. He made it,......his long wait is finally over. He's home!