highpower
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| 06/29/2007 10:01 AM |
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is there an organization (rescue, adoption, sitters, etc.) that exists that will keep a pet for you for a time (from a couple weeks to a month or so)? if you pay them a fee and provide food? someone that loves pets and will take good care of them but not a shelter that you have ot surrender them to?
thank you.
guess i should have added in the Dallas-Fort Worth area - and somewhere you can visit your pet regularly. |
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 06/29/2007 10:04 AM |
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| I don't know of such a place. You might have more luck trying to find a pet sitter or a nice kennel. Are you still having problems with your landlord thinking your rattie is a pit bull? |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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DaisysMom
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| 06/29/2007 10:06 AM |
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| I believe there are usually kennels/boarders that offer long-term services especially in larger cities. Why? Do you need this service? |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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Russ' Pal
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| 06/29/2007 10:12 AM |
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You might be able to find a pet sitter that would be willing to keep the dog in their home, that might be better for a long term solution than a kennel.
Does the dog need to be out of your home 24-7, or just while you are at work/out of the home? |
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Maureen
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 06/29/2007 10:43 AM |
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| I would also suggest a sitter and not a kennel situation. Some dogs do very badly in that kind of situation! |
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Maureen Mom to Abby, Barkley and Reggie..and cat Sarah Jane
Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job. ~Franklin P. Jones
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highpower
Rattie
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| 06/29/2007 11:27 AM |
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Yes, apparantly our complex does not accept pharaoh hounds (what the SPCA listed her as) because they are bred to chase prey. and the same for rat-terriers. she is adamant the dog goes ASAP, and has reluctantly given me a couple days. and looked at me like i was crazy for asking the buyout terms of my lease. she couldn't believe we'd choose moving over just getting rid of ginger. problem is, we need to find a place that will take ginger. that could take a litte time. and we are being too picky about where we're moving, it seems landlords have gotten pickier. and not for good reason, i do understand. also, we are financially strapped due to a family death we helped pay for and moving somewhere takes money up front, just to submit applications. and rent is due in a couple days, so we either need to pay rent for another month or get out, but we have no where to go.and guess what else? my husband is not getting a paycheck today, because his company can't make payroll!
i don't know when all their rules changed at my complex, it used to be so easy going because it was privately owned, i heard there were new owners. so, we were trying to find a place that could take her for a short term if we paid a fee and supplied food. and we'd want to be able to see her as much as possible. we hate for her to be stuck in a cage. i knew it was a long shot, but figured it couldn't hurt to ask.
thank you all for your responses. i didn't sleep all last night and i'm fighting back tears all day, i don't want anyone at work to know i cry! |
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 06/29/2007 11:43 AM |
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| That's tough. Do y'all have any family or friends who could keep her for you for a while? |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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DaisysMom
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| 06/29/2007 11:49 AM |
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Do you have a friend who could maybe help you out for a little while? |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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DaisysMom
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| 06/29/2007 11:55 AM |
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There are boarders, such as the one here that do offer long-term boarding. And it appears it's not a kennel situation - but more like a home atmosphere: http://www.companionk9.com/index.html . It is rather expensive though 
Long Term Dog Boarding
Long Term Boarding Plans Prior screening required. Your dog must be spayed or neutered and heartworm preventive provided if stay exceeds a month. Absolutely no aggressive tendencies allowed in dogs for this program. Any dogs staying longer than a month must have the next months boarding fees paid the prior month by the 3rd Sunday. Absolutely no exceptions.
$22 Per Day .................. 3 weeks to less than 1 month
$18 Per Day .................. 1 month to 3 months
$15 Per Day .................. greater than 3 months
Receive $10 discount for client referrals
Families with Multiple dogs - Negotiable Discount Available |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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DaisysMom
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| 06/29/2007 12:00 PM |
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Also: This website list pet-friendly apartments, hotels, etc...in cities throughout the US
http://www.peoplewithpets.com/ |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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nycmom
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| 06/29/2007 3:44 PM |
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I just wanted to say how sorry I am about your situation. Call me crazy, but don't most dogs chase prey? I thought that all dogs were hunters, to some extent.
Highpower, I hope you find a place soon. I'll keep and ginger in my prayers. |
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 06/29/2007 8:46 PM |
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| I am so sorry. Maybe you could find a foster home that would be willing to help for the time being? I really hope something works out for you. |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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highpower
Rattie
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| 07/02/2007 9:31 AM |
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WELL! WE FOUND A NEW APARTMENT THIS WEEKEND THAT IS HAPPY TO HAVE OUR GINGER-SNAPS!!!!
so i will be calling our current manager in minutes to tell her we are outta there!!
thank you all so so much for all the kind words and help. you are all wonderful wonderful people and i'm so glad i found this site!!
and also, i realized what wonderful friends i have in my life, because 3, no 4 friends offered to keep ginger for as long as needed.
now just wish me luck with the current landlord and that it ends peacefully. |
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 07/02/2007 9:33 AM |
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| That's great news! Good luck with your landlord. I hope they don't make you buy out your lease. Yes, you find out how great your friends are in times of need. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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Katie'sMom
Newbie
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| 07/02/2007 9:38 AM |
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| That is great news! You apartment complex has some really STUPID ideas!!!! So glad you found a new place that has some sense! So, we hope you are going to hang around here, cause we all think this pup is Rattie, or at least partially so! When things are meant to be, they have a way of working out. Looks like you all were meant to have Ginger. Yippee!! |
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HexKing
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| 07/02/2007 9:46 AM |
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That is great news on the new place.
FYI for your current landlord. ALL dogs are carnivores. ALL carnivores IN THE WILD either hunt prey or starve to death. Therefore ALL dogs instinctively hunt prey if the need arises.
Some people are beyond ignorant. |
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Properly trained, a man can be dog's best friend.
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 07/02/2007 9:47 AM |
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As an added note, I hope your friends are there for you on moving day.  |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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Feisty
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nycmom
Ratastic
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| 07/02/2007 9:52 AM |
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Posted By HexKing on 07/02/2007 9:46 AM
That is great news on the new place.
FYI for your current landlord. ALL dogs are carnivores. ALL carnivores IN THE WILD either hunt prey or starve to death. Therefore ALL dogs instinctively hunt prey if the need arises.
That's what I said.
Great news; I am too happy you and Ginger! |
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DaisysMom
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| 07/02/2007 9:55 AM |
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| Oh, I'm so happy to hear that you have found a new place and that Ginger is welcome!!! Glad also that you have friends who are willing to come to your rescue if need be |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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highpower
Rattie
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| 07/02/2007 4:30 PM |
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you know, i thought the same thing and so did everyone else i told that to - all dogs hunt prey!! DUH!
the current landlord is calculating my lease buyout, we will have to pay to get out, i'm just scared at how much.
i fell in love with my husband all over again, because he said we'd live in our truck before ginger goes anywhere! in his words - "love us, love our ginger!" |
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Shadows Mom
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| 07/02/2007 4:36 PM |
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| AWWWWWWW how sweet. This is great news. Believe the buy out will be less and it will... cause it isn't your fault... Congrats on the new place. Ginger is a honey! |
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Shadow's Mom
Laugh, dance and drink like nobody's watching cause life is too short. |
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DaisysMom
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| 07/02/2007 6:11 PM |
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| What a fabulous husband, you have Such a sweet thing to be willing to do!!!! |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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bratt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 07/02/2007 6:24 PM |
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Glad to hear you found a place!! Congratz!  |
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Debra~KSSM Queen II
Savanna~Princess Easy Street
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KristenP
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| 07/02/2007 7:56 PM |
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Great news! When my hubby found out that we had to move he wanted to *RETURN* Topper to the rescue group we got him from. I am glad that you have such a supportive man.  |
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