It never stops

[unixpirate]

Originally Posted by red_explorer

Ok, for once I am playing devils advocate in this situation. I had a bunch of cats, along with my dog. My husband and I had chosen seven cats, raised each from kitten, and taken very good care of them. It was a lot of work. As many of you know, he passed away almost two years ago, and I held on to them as a part of him and us. Last summer, I realized that I could no longer keep up with all of them, and started prioritizing who I could deal with staying and going. It was HELL. I was very lucky in that several of my friends offered to help me out and take some. Now I have a more manageable number. I still miss my babies, but I know they are happy, although I will not visit them.

Sometimes, situations change. You have to give people the benefit of the doubt. At least they are trying to find it a loving home. The first dog we got as children was a pedigreed perfect English Bulldog, extremely healthy, because the owners could not spend the time necessary with it.

I was just pointing out the wording they used in their ad.



This is the dog thread, not the fight club. I see snotgirl is at it again, go play with her.





Geeez people, chill!

[Geek]

Originally Posted by red_explorer

Ok, for once I am playing devils advocate in this situation. I had a bunch of cats, along with my dog. My husband and I had chosen seven cats, raised each from kitten, and taken very good care of them. It was a lot of work. As many of you know, he passed away almost two years ago, and I held on to them as a part of him and us. Last summer, I realized that I could no longer keep up with all of them, and started prioritizing who I could deal with staying and going. It was HELL. I was very lucky in that several of my friends offered to help me out and take some. Now I have a more manageable number. I still miss my babies, but I know they are happy, although I will not visit them.

Sometimes, situations change. You have to give people the benefit of the doubt. At least they are trying to find it a loving home. The first dog we got as children was a pedigreed perfect English Bulldog, extremely healthy, because the owners could not spend the time necessary with it.

Did you have those beloved cats spayed or neutered before sending them into the world? That is really the important part. Did you think you were "getting rid" of these cats like an unwanted pimple or a weed? Or Did you give a crap where they went?

[krazd_kat]

Originally Posted by Geek

Did you have those beloved cats spayed or neutered before sending them into the world? That is really the important part. Did you think you were "getting rid" of these cats like an unwanted pimple or a weed? Or Did you give a crap where they went?

Realize most of us look at this as another possible BYB in the making if they get a "free" dog that someone is getting rid of and, oh by the way, it's not neutered.

Sounds like your situation was totally different.

[red_explorer]

Originally Posted by Geek

Did you have those beloved cats spayed or neutered before sending them into the world? That is really the important part. Did you think you were "getting rid" of these cats like an unwanted pimple or a weed? Or Did you give a crap where they went?

I did get them spayed- all were females before I took them to their new homes. I did not think of it as getting rid of them. I had no choice. I could not take care of them anymore. It was a horrible agonizing decision, one that I have regretted many times over. I did not want to choose between them. I loved each and every one, but had to choose for my sanity. I found the best possible homes for them, and passed along their complete vet records.

[Geek]

Originally Posted by red_explorer

I did get them spayed- all were females before I took them to their new homes. I did not think of it as getting rid of them. I had no choice. I could not take care of them anymore. It was a horrible agonizing decision, one that I have regretted many times over. I did not want to choose between them. I loved each and every one, but had to choose for my sanity. I found the best possible homes for them, and passed along their complete vet records.

Sounds like you are a responsible pet owner who did the right thing by her animals. I think you have nothing in common with the ad I posted.

[red_explorer]

Thank you.

[krazd_kat]

Originally Posted by remaxrealtor

Hey KK....R and I could come and help on Sunday!

Thanks for the offer! Sunday I'm at Pepper's for an adoption day...

But if you are serious what I'll do is maybe a bunch of us can find a "help the local rescue group" day to fix, repair things at the ranch, etc...

[unixpirate]

Originally Posted by krazd_kat

Thanks for the offer! Sunday I'm at Pepper's for an adoption day...

But if you are serious what I'll do is maybe a bunch of us can find a "help the local rescue group" day to fix, repair things at the ranch, etc...

I'm in


Do you have a grill? Maybe the following weekend when I get back from travel we can do the "help the local rescue group" cookout. I'll provide the eats. Maybe take donations and give that to the Rescue Group of our choice

[krazd_kat]

Originally Posted by unixpirate

I'm in


Do you have a grill? Maybe the following weekend when I get back from travel we can do the "help the local rescue group" cookout. I'll provide the eats. Maybe take donations and give that to the Rescue Group of our choice

now you're making me remember why I like you...!

I have an old fashioned grill where you have to use the coals. - oh but next Sunday the 20th won't work either - ANOTHER EVENT FOR EVERYONE TO SUPPORT

Earth Day on the Square at Leonardtown...

If anyone would like to come out I'll provide you a dog??!!

[unixpirate]

Originally Posted by krazd_kat

now you're making me remember why I like you...!

I have an old fashioned grill where you have to use the coals. - oh but next Sunday the 20th won't work either - ANOTHER EVENT FOR EVERYONE TO SUPPORT

Earth Day on the Square at Leonardtown...

If anyone would like to come out I'll provide you a dog??!!

Want me to keep reminding you..



Yeah I'm not sure if I'm coming home late Friday or Saturday.

I should be able to attend Sunday.