Animal House

That would be a fantastic headline.
Keeping the faith for VIVI in Texas

I'm still waiting for that headline...
Kathy (CO) glad you had some good news today.

The person who has Vivi has to come clean. Look at what people are reduced to, they are lighting fake candles.

Blable and you're using a fake name...whats your point oh great doom and gloomer? You need to go do some work before you get fired...Big bro is watching you!
I'd hate to see you without a computer, you'd be lost.

This has been a sad day for me... thanks Denise for keeping it on a positive note. I still have hope for the happy ending! That headline will be such a wonderful sight to see!

I will do what I can to help make that headline appear. Miracles have happened to animals and children this year already. Giving up is not an option.

Ok "Ruby" I'll make a note on my to-do list to fire myself. I'll be sure to reprimand myself at my next annual review. Why would I be lost without my computer? I'm not the idiot lighting virtual candles for hours on end.

GOOD NEWS FROM VALERIE:

Hello Everyone,
Today is an exciting day. Today is my anniversary with Dante. Five years ago today, I was driving half way to Los Angeles (260ish miles 1 way) to pick up Dante. I am SO EXCITED to be able to share this with everyone.
Dante is doing FABULOUSLY! He is now back to his ideal weight and continues to want to steal Zipper's puppy food and put on more weight. lol His hair is slowly growing back. He is full of life and even enjoyed a 3 mile walk with his brothers and I on Tuesday. We may repeat that again today if time permits. For the first mile or so he pulled the entire time because we were walking near a field that there were squirrels to be hunted. lol I am so happy he is doing so well. I am even finding that since the surgery, he is even more affectionate and cuddly than before. I just love it! Below is a picture of Dante that I just took this morning. He has so much life in his gorgeous eyes and face.
Trotter is doing well also. He and Zipper have multiple play sessions each day. Dante is also starting to partake in these sessions again. Trotter is learning to play well and goes right back at Zipper when Zipper punches him. Yes, I did say punch. Zipper is a little boxer with his front legs. Yesterday Zipper got me in the eye with his nose. Anyone around him has to be on alert at all times. lol
Zipper is continuing to get car sick. I have been advised to take him to a dog chiropractor in hopes that an adjustment to his C1-2 might fix any issues he may have with his inner ear that could be causing the problem. If any of you have taken you dog to a dog chiropractor could you please email me and tell me about your experience. Thank you. If anyone knows of a GOOD dog chiropractor in the Bay Area (CA) that would be appreciated as well.
Happy belated Valentine's Day to all. Have a great weekend.
One VERY HAPPY whippet Mommie!
(I wish you could all see the picture of Dante that Valerie attached--he's healthy, gorgeous, and serene! This is definitely one of our miracle stories!)

This blog has seen many happy endings for other dogs along the way, I'm still believing that a miracle will happen for Vivi, too. There are no adequate words DENISE, to express our thanks to you for the good your blog has done!

Give us a hint Blable, are you self employed? Do you work in real estate? Are you in the GREAT NORTHWEST?
Does anyone give a hoot about you or your well being?
Will be be lonely like you are now, for the rest of your life.

It's sad that you don't light candles..it might keep you off the streets and out of the blog..........
haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

I'm going to light a "pretend" candle for you Blable, you need all the help you can get, real or imagined. I'm going to pretend you're a good person and not the scum you act like.

Ruby:
1. No
2. NO!
3. Absolutely not
4. Yes
5. Incomplete meaningless sentence
6. Last 2 sentences are so ironic I'm laughing my butt off; look in the mirror.

Blable, you mean I can look in the mirror and see your big butt??????????Incomplete, meaningless is the name of your game. You need to brush up on English 101 sweetie... Buh-byeeeeeee!

Has anyone heard how Spit McGee is doing? He's the sick little feline that has a candle site and I'd love to hear from his mom if he's feeling any better. Just lit some candles for him (sorry, Blable, it's my way of spending a few minutes asking for God's help)and would love to have an update on him.

Thanks...

Obviously the sublety of the semicolon eludes you Ruby. No worries Irene (that's my mom's name), say hi to the lord for me.

oh shut up!!! this is an emotional day for everyone involved and who cares about Vivi. our nerves and hands are raw. can't you have compassion for one day and just be civil?
I doubt you have or ever had any interest in OUR girl or you would NEVER act this way toward people who are on the verge of crying at any second. how dare you make this day even worse.
it has been an entire year of backbreaking and heartbreaking work looking for her and we don't need anymore crap making today more miserable than it already is. i wonder how big your mouth would be in 18 degree weather with your hands,ears and face raw from setting out food, water, snacks.... TODAY - YES, STILL GOING TODAY.
and in rosa's infamous words that i have never borrowed but will today, "VIVA LA VIVI!!!!" NY girls WILL find you, Angel - this will be the only sad anniversary in your life.
and to everyone who has helped us in the past year with everything, anything - THANK YOU DOESN'T SAY ENOUGH.

Darlene, we can't thank you and the others enough for what you have done. I am so proud to know you all. I have faith that Vivi will be found.

the feeling is quite mutual, Kay. we will all get through today if we all just hang on. tomorrow brings new ideas and fresh hope :)

I am so proud to be a part of Team Vivi and so very proud of my wonderful friends in NYC that continue to look for our little girl - no matter what the weather. God Bless all of you - I love you

You need to pull yourself together and get your head on straight. Your screed shows how out of control this search has gotten. How long do you intend to keep this up? 1 month, 6 months, another year? No one asked you to search. No one is asking for you to continue the search. No one is responsible for your feelings except for you. Fake candle lightings and all the other hystrionics that go on here are not bringing Vivi back. It is going to be purely luck of the draw whether she is found or not. A bunch of hysterical women running around Queens is not helpful. You've been able to help other animals and that's great. You need to reassess. This is out of control.

DARLENE: We are the ones who should be Thanking You, Rosa, Tina, Bonnie, B-J, Debbie,Monica and the rest of the foot soldiers. You are right-this is the last anniversary Vivi will be out there alone. Next year at this time with God's help she will be home. You may mock us Blable but it's you who makes a mockery of the word Human Being.

IGNORE and they go away

Since searching for Hopey I have a new found respect for the Vivi searchers. I have fallen out of my car, frozen off my hands, stepped in water in freezing temps, stapled my jacket to the tree with my arm still in it, dropped ketchup all over my pants while eating my supper while driving and dumped a whole cup up soda in my lap not to mention being pulled over by the cops for driving slow with a flashlight aimed at peoples yards. But non compare to Hopey's owner that wet her pants during an asthma attack on the run.

And we won't talk about the jaunts thru the cemeteries and the greenhouses...

Oh yes, when there is time I light those senseless candles because we can use all the help we can get.

Has Hopey been spotted lately?

Vivi - we love you wherever you are. May all our good energy and love be with you and comfort you and keep your heart warm.

Yes, on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday's call came in two days later if they had placed that call immediately I could have been there in under 3 mins I was on the other street looking for her.

BACK OFF, BLABLE. YOUR OPINIONS WERE NEVER REQUESTED AND ARE NOT WELCOME HERE. IF YOU ARE NOT HERE FOR VIVI THEN FIND SOME OTHER SITE AND POOR SOULS TO BATTER AND BAIT.
REASSESS? REMOVE THE RE ESS YOU POMOPOUS FOOL.

TO DEAR DARLENE AND THE REST OF THE WEENIE CREW AND ALL TEAM VIVI: YOUR PERSISTENCE WILL REAP THE REWARD OF VIVI BEING RESCUED!!!

EVERYONE--Trust in Jesus, He will bring Vivi home when Vivi will be ready to go home with Jil and Rick in her new home Montana.
Don't let any of those 9BLABLE, CLIPSTER, WHATEVER THEY ARE) bother you, just let it go and move along.
I just read and think it wasn't worth to reply those idiots who wanted some from us.
They will go away.
BE SAFE VIVI WHEREVER YOU ARE AND GOD BLESS YOU SWEETIE!! WE WILL GET YOU SOON!!

Oh Gail...that's got to be so frustrating to be so close.

MILA!!! BLESS YOU MY HEART!! WELCOME BACK!

Hi there Paula!
Blable really got under my skin this time. Enough already with his/her negativity and snide comments and opinions that have no value on this site. May he/she move on and learn some basic manners and compassion and understanding.

Hi Mila--Yes they do that to us on and off for some weird reasons like boredom or something!
Did you see the Vivi bags?? They are so cute and I hope people will get noticed on the bags and get more interest in finding Vivi soon and hope the phone calls will be ringing again!!

Mila - thank you so much for keeping Bowdee's candlesite going - you are the greytest

Did it ever occur to you that maybe god is telling you to stop searching?

Never crossed my mind Blable - sorry it crossed yours

Who is making money off the Vivi bags? I'm soooo certain every cent is going to charity.

I'm still praying for Vivi here in FL. Thankful for ALL of you who are not giving up hope. I pray that someday "Vivi Found" will be on this blog! Not a week goes by that I don't check here at least once or twice. God bless ALL of you!

A sad day indeed, but I still believe that Team
vivi will one day catch her. A huge Thank you to
all the foot soldiers for all you do. We sure do
love you gals!! Pls stay warm and safe

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE NEW YORK GIRLS.

Yes indeed Marty and a huge thank you to you too. You have done an outstanding job with flyers and faxes.

My most heartfelt, sincere and giant sized THANK YOU to TEAM VIVI for enduring this past year and never, ever giving up or giving in to negativity! For always keeping the faith as I know you do today. You are one DREAM TEAM!!! And, none of us on this blog can even begin to imagine what you have been through, sacrificed and laid on the line for our beloved Vivi!This is certainly one heartwrenching, gut-wrenching day for all of us who really care and have cared more than could be believed for one full year. Amazing. Without you, the search for Vivi would be no where. TEAM VIVI -- you girls rock!

For those of you who persist in playing in this positive sandbox with your negative crap, remember a couple of things: 1/ this blog has not made it this far, or this search this far, by listening to your crap. Positive energy, creativity and the will to make it happen... to bring BVivi home... no matter what have kept this blog and effort going. You can't sink us, and many multiple personalities have tried (maybe you're one of them, Blable?) so go play somewhere else; we're tough; 2/ didn't your Mommy teach you the basic adage in life? "What goes around comes around"? Trust that you will be repayed for your negativity in life just when you MOST need support, love, strength and positive energy and even strangers to help you. What goes around comes around.... sing that mantra.

To all of you caring, wonderful, amazing people supporting Team Vivi and the search, this is a tough, emotional day.... and I'm going over to light some more candles!
Keeping the Faith from Day One, February 15, 2006, trying to help, keeping the positive energy, and thanking you all from the botton of my heart!!!! I'll say it, too... Viva La Vivi! Marnie in CA

Well said Marnie!!!! YOU are a never ending support to the Team Vivi and you have worked, non stop to help find Vivi. Your mail, faxes and spirit will bring
Vivi to a safe place. Love you little woman! (0;

EXCUSE THE CAPS:

Everyone, I have been trying to think of a way to raise Gina's spirits (Madison's Mom). I think I have it. I am getting ready to send her the link to the "B+ candle group" for Madison to read the sweet messages.

If you have not posted a message for Madison and her family, I would very much appreciate your adding one. This will mean a lot to Gina I believe. And she needs it right now more than ever. Thank you.

Martha, Susan and Mila, you messages are so sweet on there. I cried as I read many of them. Thank you so much.

EVERYONE, Vivi's candles are dropping really fast and are below 6800....please join me in trying to bring them up a little. Tonight, of all nights, let's let Vivi know WE ARE ALL STILL HERE, HOPING AND PRAYING FOR HER.

C'mon, Vivi, follow the love and lights. Come to an angel...come home to us, little girl!

Hugs and Kisses and Gratefullness to all of you on Team Vivi, near and far.

All of you are my treasured friends.

Hi Gang -
It has been a somber day for me, as I'm sure it's been for all of us. I never in my life would have thought Vivi would still be out there after a year. A wonderful group of people have banded together to help out little girl, AND WE WILL SUCCEED!!!! Vivi, sweetheart, please feel our love and let yourself be caught!!!!! It's time to go home!
Thank you to EVERYONE doing ANYTHING to help Vivi!!!! You are all wonderful!!!

I just got this from Marther and wanted to share::

Dear Lord,

So far today I'm doing all right.

I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy. grumpy,nasty, selfish,or self-indulgent. I have not whined, complained, cursed, or eaten any chocolate. I have charged nothing on my credit card.

I'll be getting out of bed in a minute and I think that I will really need your hlep then.

Irene,
I hope you don't mind, I gave Jeanine - Spitty's mom your e-mail. She is so grateful to you and the many others who have worked so hard at keeping his candle site going (hint, hint) she was doing it on her own for quite a while. She and Spit think you are the greatest. He is status quo (he has cardiomyopathy), she thinks he can feel the love.
She also strongly believes that since God has used Vivi to help so many other animals, that He will personally (using Team Vivi, of course) see that Vivi goes home to Jil.

Sharon,I hope Spit will live a long time with the treatment he's getting. I'm wondering if you knew the reason he was named Spit? Cute name, but why? haaaaaaaa... (I should talk, I had a cat named Kiddy Meat!)....I'm lighting candles once again for little Spit. I got all taken up in the Vivi candle fever!

Kathleen, Give Madison's family my love and I alwasys have Madison in my prayers. Madison has a child's tenacity and resiliency. She can overcome these obstacles and regain all she has lost.
To Team Vivi, thank you for never giving up on our canine girl. I can only imagine how hard this day has been. You have shown us the best of humanity. I know you will find her. Marty, send me another list of mailings.

Kathleen,
I just sent Madison's candles over 60 (kept having them go out--like Vivi's candles). If anyone else would like to send Gina a message (and maybe get the candles to 100) her site is B+.
Ruby-
Spit is named after the title character in author Morris book "Me and Spit McGee". (I can't think of the guy's first name.) If you have never read it, it is a cat lover's must read. It does end as all animal's lives do, long but still too short. This man like so many I know thought he didn't like cats; until that is one adopted him.
Of course, having a Mcgee myself, Jeanine and I correspond. My McGee, however, has the fancy name of Father McGee's Irish Mist, he is named after a priest cousin of mine who loved animals of all kinds.

The author's name is Willie Morris - the book is "Me and Spit McGee".

Here is a note I received recently from Jeanine-

Thank you so very much for holding my beloved Spit McGee up in prayer. He has Feline Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy and the Doctors say it is hopeless. Spitty is my best friend and the light of my life. It is truly a comfort to know people care and are holding up Spit and praying for his healing.
I found the Candle sight and have seen the candles for my Spitty.

Thank you so much and God Bless all of you,
Jeanine

BTB- Jeanine is a prayer partner of ours at Prayers for Pets. She is praying as fervently for Vivi's return on that site.
JOANNE- Jeanine is part of the Massachusetts Friends of Vivi (FOV)!

you are all stupid losers. help a life that matters. all this effort for one dog is over the top. there are people here in the US who are homeless and hungry. your priorities for one dog thats probably already dead is apalling.

dont you have families? whats happening to them while you are doing all this? they must hate you by now.

your kids are probably smoking crack and u dont even know it.

Hye Tango bay! -
Maybe you are the one on cracK. Because only dump kids with nothing better to do, do stupud s*** like this.
SO TAKE A HIKE.............................

Well I just couldn't let today go by without saying VIVA LA VIVI!
WE love you little needle nose!

TANGO: How many bowls of STUPID did you have this morning? maybe one too many!

TANGO BAY - we "stupid losers" will take care of the dog along with our loser families and leave the care of the world and the fight for the crack up to you - you seem more than able to handle it all while we are "wasting our time" on what you thihk is an over the top effort. Go fix the world and leave us to do our "stupid over the top work".

PEACE AND LOVE TO OUR LITTLE WHIPPET WHEREVER SHE IS. GOD KEEP HER SHELTERED AND SAFE TILL SHE CAN TRUST A SPECIAL PERSON AND COME HOME.

FEEL THE LOVE AROUND YOU, VIVI. FOLLOW THE LIGHTS HOME.

Tango Bay

Didn't you know I smoke crack when I am out searching, yeah that's right I got it from one of your kids. By the way nice fake name, try using a real one or are you afraid we might know who you are hiding under this one. Think before you post we are smarter than you think.

Oh and by the way Blable what makes you think we don't know who you are also??? Think about it. Food for thought. Seems when you come on so do others with fake names. Wonder who it could be?

Prayer for Protection
O Lord, grant that this night we may sleep in peace. And that in the morning our awakening may also be in peace. May our daytime be cloaked in your peace.
Protect us and inspire us to think and act only out of love.
Keep far from us all evil; may our paths be free from all obstacles from when we go out until we return home.

(source: The Babylonian Talmud)
Father God, Protect us and protect Vivi, and all the people and animals we love (it's a pretty comprehensive list.) We ask Your love to shine on those who would insult, and discourage us. Let them be touched by Your wisdom. Let Vivi and the lost and homeless find safe, warm shelter, and food,and drink this night. Send us another sighting, and a rescue in Your name. We lift our prayers in confidence and in Jesus' name.

Father,continue Your watch over Vivi,MissyMax,Hopey,Axel,Bowdee,Ticket,Buddy,Saffie,Zoey,Vern, PA bullie girl, the show babies, Butttons,Biggie,Sniffles,Holly, African Grey, Faithful (the little girl's seizure dog),Shimi, Yorkie, Black Afghan, Buddy, Rags, Precious, Whippet Annie, so that not even "one paw slips". Show them to the volunteer of Your choice so that they may return to their earthly families. Surprise us by sending Vivi home to a volunteer (Kathy from Bayside,Rosa,Tina,Gail T,Bonnie,Diane T.,Diane K-M,Darlene,Debbie,Monica,Lois T.,Nancy M,Barbara Jean,Linda S. and her husband Mike, or Renee? Margot or Irene?)
Many of us also have animals which need Your healing touch. Keep Daisy safe during her spaying.Great Physician we lift to you for your healing Scrappy, Homer, Mercy,Spit, Dante, Terrie's dog Cubby, G's kitty,Debbie's Fluffy, Ruby's Mr. Peabody, Briar, Skittles, Barney, Tara,Joey,Meeko,Skeeter,Andi,Sparky,Scout,Dodge, Auggie,Billy,Ezme,Clarus,Star,Doogie, CJ,Felice, Max, Little McGee, Murphy, Mylie,Gunner, Linus, Kiva, Ellie,(restore all that had to be taken), Morgan, Little Andi, Nicki, Dude, Tucker, Brandy, Lexie, Isabella, Twin Kittens, Bowen, and Heather.Enfold all of us in Your healing embrace.
We thank you for healing Maureen, and Zipper!! Thank Your for the improvement in Gail's Dude.Thank You for Isabella's improving health!Thank You for McGee's weight gain.
We are frail Father and many of us need Your healing so that we can serve the purpose for which You have created us.
We lift up the following people in need of Your healing:Madison,"J"., Kathleen,Joe V.,Terrie,Amanda, Rosa C. Kathleen's Mom Mary, Renee, Pam,Millicent, Jacque, JL, Lance, Chris,and Abby.
God of Power, stand behind Tammie and Doogie, Duke and Denise, and Otis' followers,and now Boston, as they have stood behind these animals, until justice is done.Thank you for Ruby, and all the bloggers who bring these animals to our attention.Thank you so much for helping us find a good home for Homer (with Nancy) Kristy,Tashia,and Pablo,all 11 doxies and the Halloween bunch !Thank You, Ginger the Persian found a home!!!Thanks for Duke's and Bobbie's new homes. Take gentle care with Anne who has Alzheimers, and was the doxie's former mom.
Welcome all those who make the journey to Paradise, tonight, and comfort their families.Let their animal companions greet them at the gates of Heaven.Comfort Sabrina's family.May she sleep in your lap until heaven is home!Comfort Amy W. and watch over her sweet whippet.
Give blessings to all who have done Your work. Let that puppy know there are lots of people who will show him the love he deserves in heaven--(just give him to my grandparents Al and Lucy!)Reward our faithful animal companions who have gone ahead. Let all who are homeless know Your love, and ours, too.
Send your angels and saints to work with Vivi's angels. These NYC volunteers, and their leaders;Tina,Rosa,and Bonnie, serve as Your compassionate presence on earth. Don't let them become discouraged. Let them know that prayer wise "we've got their back"!
Irregardless of its expression,Let our faith grow as a result of this experience! Restore as we sleep, Heavenly Father, as we turn over the night watch to you! YOU ARE IN CHARGE! AMEN!
Candles? http://www.gratefulness.org

Tango Bay: get a grip. The only "stupid loser" around here is YOU! Why do you even bother to come on this blog to associate your precious self with "stupid losers"????? According to you, you are so far above all of us "stupid losers" so why lower your lofty self to writing to us and reading OUR blog???? You obviously don't care and I certainly wouldn't want you to taint your sacred self by fraternizing with us "losers." You're so much better than us, remember, you heartless soul? I guess you were behind the door or in the gutter somewhere selling crack when emotions, care, concern, humanity, and a sense of caring were passed out. I pray to the dear Lord and powers that be that you don't have any "pets"/animals around in your life to abuse.... just by being in your presence. I feel very sorry for you. The only loser is you. YUK! Marnie in CA

OK Ladies - time to write some more letters

LATEST BOSTON ABUSE UPDATE

I was asked to help get the word about the sentencing today for McCallister, who pled guilty for abusing Boston.

Apparently McCallister only lived with Mendibles, the second abuser who pled guilty, for 14 days so he got off lighter. He has to spend 14 days in jail; he has a 3-year probation; he has to pay the probation office $50/month for 3 years; he has to pay Racing Home Greyhounds $791 for their vet bills for Boston; he cannot live with anyone who has pets or owns pets; and he has to register at gamblers anonymous with the casinos and not be allowed to gamble.

The judge publicly thanked all the greyhound groups and greyhound owners from all over the country for writing letters. He said we are the Mothers of Drunks Drivers in the greyhound world.

The sentencing for Mendibles is Feb. 26 at 9 a.m. at Pima Superior Court. Mendibles is somehow associated with Young Kennel at Tucson Greyhound Park and comes from a racing family. Boston did not come to him through any adoption group. Mendibles had Boston from June 1 to July 7. Boston had been starved and had open sores all over his body. He was deprived food, water, shelter, ventilation, and basic human contact.

Now is the time to write to the judge for that sentencing and let him know that Mendibles’ sentencing must be much stricter than McCallister (It’s a different judge) as Mendibles was the prime owner of Boston.

Send an email in the body of a letter to Diana Hofsdal, Pima County legal assistant and in the subject line put – MENDIBLES SENTENCING/ABUSED GREYHOUND. Let’s make sure that Mendibles gets what he deserves! Send to diana.hofsdal@pcao.pima.gov

Thank you,

(Permission to cross-post)

Karyn Zoldan – Tucson, home of 177 missing greyhounds

Kathy,
I must have some how missed this one. Did Boston die?

I'll write tomorrow. I faxed the judge about the other case of the two bros in Atlanta.

Scum, I can't understand the abuse, it makes me sick!

Kathy - we'll get him!!!!!! i will write my butt off and feel very feisty today. God help him when i am done ripping him to shreds - scumbag. and speaking of which - Tango Bay - I DID SUPPORT A HOMELESS MAN AND HIS DOG FOR A YEAR, BIG MOUTH!!! $650.00 PER MONTH FOR RENT ON AN APT., SPENDING MONEY, CLOTHES, TV, AIR CONDITIONER, DRESSER, TABLE, DOG FOOD, AND VET CARE. SO, NEXT TIME, ASK ME SOMETHING I HAVEN'T DONE. Unfortunately, he passed last month and his doggie, Rocko was adopted and is a wonderful new warm home. i was fortunate enough to have a little saved to help him and i feel great about it - there is NOTHING that cannot be done if you try. AND WE WILL FIND VIVI. thanks for making a tough day even tougher. i would LOVE to see you in action here - i'm sure it would be quite comical and by your attitude, quite useless. you can stew in your own misery and say what you like but WE feel a warmth in our hearts by sticking with our girl and saving the others - a feeling that YOU will never ever know. keep going by hurting others - you are only making yourself look like a moron. and no - i am not fighting with you. i don't entertain simpletons. you asked, i answered. now go and crap in your hat.

Good Morning All -
I see a new moron chose to crawl out from under the rocks and act stupid on the blog last night. Just ignore the stupid, uncaring imbeciles!!
Darlene my dear - how are you this morning?

If there is anyone in New York who can help this great organization with their request, it would be greatly appreciated
Dog and Cat Food Desperately Needed at Little Shelter
The Ice Storm Has Taken It's Toll
Little Shelter is in desperate need of large bags of dry dog and cat food! Our supply is completely depleted and we need more to distribute to impoverished families who are part of our Animal Soup Kitchen (ASK) program this weekend.

We were expecting a delivery from a food bank in Pennsylvannia, however the ice storms have closed the interstate highways leaving us thousands of pounds short. One hundred and eleven families are relying on us to put food in the bellies of their hungry pets. We will accept any brand, but do prefer bags 20lbs or larger.

Our ASK team will be leaving for their deliveries on Saturday morning. The shelter, located at 33 Warner Road, Huntington, N.Y. is open 1- 7pm Friday, however donations can be brought in anytime between now and Saturday morning and left at the gate if we are closed.

Thank you to everyone who responded to our plea for cat food. We know you won't let these poor dogs and cats go hungry!

The Dogs & Cats of ......
Little Shelter Animal Rescue
email: jodi@littleshelter.com
phone: 631-368-8770 x205
web: http://www.littleshelter.com

Ah Darlene I love the last sentence I am famous for that phrase also, who said they have a hat to crap in?

Lois - can you get to Little Shelter since you are close????? we'll all pitch in if you can buy a ton of food for them!!!!! count me in for $100.00
those are great people at Little Shelter - they have responded to us each time we were in need of hellp with the rescues. can anyone else get out there who is local???
maybe Linda S?????

Debbie - i will give them a hat.
checking to see who can also deliver food to Little Shelter. those babies cannot go hungry.

ROAD TRIP ANYONE - TO LITTLE SHELTER THIS EVENING???????? - FOLLOWED BY A BEER OR TWO?!?! hehehehe

Darlene - you never stop amazing me.

Ruby - I don't believe Boston died - just very abused with vet bills but I will contact Karyn and find out.

Thanks to anyone who can email letter to the judge.

sniff, sniff...... DID SOMEONE SAY BEER???????
ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!
i emailed Jodi and Lois T is also going to drop a load off :) no big deal - i can live off of Mac and Cheese for a week. as long as i have my Bud Light, all is good!!!!! the babies deserve the food more than i do. YEY!!!!!! major drop off is a-comin', Little Shelter!!!!!

DOES ANYONE KNOW SOMEONE WHO CAN HELP WITH THIS BABY WHO NEEDS A HOME QUICK???? DEBBIE ASKED ME TO POST:

Hi all,
I might of forwarded you an email from my home email last night about my cousin's dog Makai.
My cousin's youngest child is highly allergic to dogs now and they have to find a home for him.
He is a large yellow lab and I believe he is 6 years old. They don't want to put him in a shelter so they are trying to find a good home for him.

If you know anyone that would like to give him a good home please let me know.

Thanks!
John W. Martinsen
Merck & Co. Inc.
HR Service Integration
908-236-5231

Darlene,
I already told Mike about little shelter,
that we have to get food.. PLus I have other stuff that I can donate

If you guys are in the area of Huntintion, tonight
Give me a call & come by & drink some beers...
I am not that far from the place..

Darlene,
I forwarded the info on the yellow lab to a friend. His name is Phil and I gave him John's information. If you would prefer I give Phil your info please let me know.
Judy

Judy - if the baby gets a good home, that's all that is important :)

I wrote Karyn to get more info on Boston - here is her reply below. I don't really agree with her opinions about the track but I am not in Tucson and I hear that they are bad there. The track that is associated with the adoption group I work with isn't bad - some of the trainers are but use your own heart to do what you feel is necessary. I think we all agree on the abuse by Mendible and what should be done there. I think June 1 - July 7th was a lifetime for Boston to be in his care and take abuse - track or no track. JMO

Karyn's reply:

He gained 35 pounds. After the case he can be adopted.

You know I was thinking this a.m. that most likely the dog was already somewhat abused (skinny) because he was only in Mendibles’ home from June 1 to July 7.

When you write letters put something in there about the horrors of the track. The county attorney cannot do anything about it and neither can the judge but it can pique their interest and reinforce it.

TGP has a new CEO who is media savvy and claims to have a masters degree. I guess they are going to try to improve their image. The other GM never called the media back and of course they didn’t like that.

http://www.azstarnet.com/altds/pastframe/business/168895