kimrose
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| 10/29/2007 3:09 PM |
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I swear, since these fires, I have noticed a huge increase of pets at the shelters. I don't know if these dogs were displaced by the fire or not, but I have just seen the numbers really increase since last week... This just breaks my heart...  I just wish I could help one, but since I can't I am posting a few here in hopes that maybe someone might see one and can help them...
This first guy just makes me want to cry!
Stevie (aka Pinto)
- Breed: Rat Terrier
- Sex: Male
- Age: Baby
- Size: Small
Fallbrook, CA
Phone: 760-586-7812
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=9274274
12 week old male Rat Terrier, just 3 lbs now. We ask that Stevie go to a home with another dog. He is blind, born with a congenital defect that left him born without eyes. He is being fostered in an experienced blind dog home. In order to apply, please consider the following: 1. Securely fenced yard 2. INDOOR pet 3. At least one other similar sized dog of sound temperament 4. NO SWIMMING POOLS, HOT TUBS 5. Congenital Defects USUALLY come in pairs, but blindness is all that is evident at this time Suggested donation is $325
Gracie
- Breed: Rat Terrier, Chihuahua
- Sex: Female
- Age: Young
- Size: Small
San Diego, CA
Phone: 619-231-6960
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=9360737
Gracie is a little rat terrier / jack russell mix - cute as can be -- found with a fractured leg in Tijuana. After surgery to repair her leg, Gracie has recovered and is now good as new... she is ready, willing and able to be placed with a Forever Family. Gracie is about 1 year old. She weighs only 8 lbs., and is a riot. She has the best personality and has lots of energy.. plays well with small and large dogs and ok around cats. If you'd like to meet Gracie, please contact Sandra at 619-231-6960 or sandradsimpson@cox.net
Jackie
- Breed: Rat Terrier
- Sex: Female
- Age: Adult
- Size: Small
- ID: A0982418
Bonita, CA
Phone: 619.263.7741
Jackie is a spayed 9-year-old Jack Russell terrier. Please come adopt her from San Diego County's SOUTH shelter and ask for ID Number A0982418, Tag S129. All County shelter pets are vaccinated and microchipped upon adoption. For more details, please contact: 5821 Sweetwater Road Bonita, CA 91902-2219 (619) 263-7741 www.sddac.com Hours at all County shelters are: Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays and Holidays
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DaisysMom
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| 10/29/2007 3:13 PM |
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Oh, that first one has me in tears. Poor sweet baby  I hope some special person can come to his aid. |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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mario07
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| 10/29/2007 3:33 PM |
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| OOH! I knew I shouldn't have looked! I want them all! That first one has me in tears too. Aw.... I really really hope they all get placed in wonderful forever homes. |
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kimrose
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| 10/29/2007 3:40 PM |
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I know, I emailed the first one to Kevin, I want him so bad! But I don't think he's going to go for it... We have a handful right now with Mic and us living in our shoebox of a condo.... So now I'm looking at rental ads  |
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DaisysMom
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| 10/29/2007 5:10 PM |
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| Maybe JRT_Rattie_Mom will know of an agency that could help little Stevie. She has a blind JRT and I believe has some contacts with blind dog rescues. She's in Oregon which is a bit far from San Diego, so I don't know. She usually is on rather late (for us on EST, anyway) so hopefully she'll notice this and have some ideas. |
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kimrose
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| 10/29/2007 5:23 PM |
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ohh! I hope she does see this then! I'm just worried about him, because even though he is such a young puppy, I think he might have a hard time getting adopted becuase of the blindness and possible other health issues
I can't find much info on their website about their shelter, every link from their main page just takes me back to petfinder... |
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Katie'sMom
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| 10/29/2007 6:47 PM |
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| Well, the first one is sad -- but so is the 9 yr old -- how can a 9 yr old dog end up in a shelter! Bless all their hearts. |
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Check out Katie Scarlett and Company, KS's new site (includes magazine):
Katie Scarlett and Company
And email her at:
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kimrose
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| 10/29/2007 6:58 PM |
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Posted By Katie'sMom on 10/29/2007 6:47 PM
Well, the first one is sad -- but so is the 9 yr old -- how can a 9 yr old dog end up in a shelter! Bless all their hearts.
I know, that one really bothered me too... I think the thing that bothered me as much as the age was the tag... "713" just seems so cold... I mean look at that thing! That is one very unhappy pup
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RattieGurl0102
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| 10/29/2007 7:05 PM |
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Poor Dogs, who knows how they ended up at a shelter..... Kim- If I could get another rattie, I would get one of theese three. Oh my God are theese guys cute. I would even drive the seven hours to get one. But If I came home with another dog, my mom would have a heart attack! I'd be in HOOOOOTTTTT water if I got one! But really and sincerely, I would get one if I had the chance. Little Stevie looks liek a doll!!!!! Theese guys are so cute!
I would have driven out there to get Jackie for my grandma ( She wanted an older dog just to give her company), but she had knee replacement, had that eye surgery, and has a vicious cat, So I just can't..... Ugh..... Now I am crying............ Oh geez, I need a tissue. Bless those dogs. I sure hope they will find a good home..... |
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MEM91478
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| 10/29/2007 7:30 PM |
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| How cute are they kim I wish I could help but I already have oreo and than my parents have pumpkin a 4 year old basset hound so if I got another dog they would kill me. |
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swatson6
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| 10/30/2007 9:27 AM |
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| So which one are you getting again Kim?? |
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Sarah
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Mitzy's Mom
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| 10/30/2007 10:04 AM |
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Oh these poor babies, I'd take any of them. At least that first shelter does point out that the blind pup might have other health problems so the adoptive parent is prepared for that.
And the last one is a shortie like Mitzy and Mayfly - I can't even stand the thought of either of them ending up just wearing a "number". |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, www.newrattitude.org
Pics of my current fosters:
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/caradoc
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/willow
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/fiona
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kimrose
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| 10/30/2007 11:15 AM |
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Posted By swatson6 on 10/30/2007 9:27 AM
So which one are you getting again Kim??
I wish.... I actually showed Stevie to Kevin last night and he actually looked and read about him! That was the first time he actually took the time to read that little paragraph, I think he got hooked by that sweet picture.... But we talked about it AGAIN decided we have to wait until we move out. It just wouldn't be fair to my sister (who is allergic to dogs)...
I'm so sad!! I actually had that glimmer of hope and then.... gone.... |
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JRT_Rattie_Mom
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| 10/31/2007 2:58 AM |
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Posted By DaisysMom on 10/29/2007 5:10 PM
Maybe JRT_Rattie_Mom will know of an agency that could help little Stevie. She has a blind JRT and I believe has some contacts with blind dog rescues. She's in Oregon which is a bit far from San Diego, so I don't know. She usually is on rather late (for us on EST, anyway) so hopefully she'll notice this and have some ideas.
I sent Tracey a private message, but will post here too. I have Stevie listed on my blind dog adoption listings (2nd after blind Homer with Ratbone) at: http://www.blinddogs.net/adoption1.html From Stevie's Petfinder listing it sounds like the rescue has him in a foster home that is experienced with blind dogs, and will make sure he finds just the right family. Like I told Tracey, blind puppies are often adopted pretty quickly. When puppies are born blind they don't know any different, and for the most part are trained just like any other puppy would be. Lucy was 2 1/2 went she went blind (now almost 6) and even at 2 1/2 Lucy adapted to her blindness so well that we were totally shocked. There are some foks that have had blind dogs that they've lost from illness, age etc. and adopt another blind dog... because they understand how truly amazing these blind dogs really are! 
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Karen G.
Lucy (JRT) & Holly (Rat Terrier)
Blind Dog Resources & Adoptions
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kimrose
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| 10/31/2007 12:33 PM |
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| Wow Karen, I had no idea... thank you so much, I feel better now And that is a wonderful website you have. It kind of makes me feel better seeing that Stevie is on it Don't know why, but it does! |
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cherylwordweaver
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| 11/01/2007 11:57 PM |
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Both of the little girls grabbed my heart. I'd love a sister for Aka and the little 8 pound 1 year old sounds like she would really spice up his life. But right now, with mom getting sick again plus it being CA. I just doubt I could make anything work out.
Dang it, where is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or the ever producing money tree? I don't want to be rich, I just want enough money to be able to afford to adopt another pup!!
That little Graci will be in my dreams tonight. |
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“Aloha- - -to learn what is not said, to see what cannot be seen, and to know the unknowable.” Queen Liliaokalani
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RattieGurl0102
Terrier Terror
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| 11/02/2007 11:35 PM |
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| Has anyone found a rattie in AZ that is up for adoption??? |
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~ Shelbi and Miss Daisy ~
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cherylwordweaver
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 11/05/2007 6:12 PM |
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I sent an email to Graci's foster mom. She said she has someone coming to see Graci tomorrow. I don't know what it is about this little girl, but she caught my heart strings. I just can't adopt right now and I have no idea how I would adopt a girl in San Diego, but I sure hope this little lady gets a wonderful forever home.
I also invited Sandra, the foster mom to come visit our site.
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“Aloha- - -to learn what is not said, to see what cannot be seen, and to know the unknowable.” Queen Liliaokalani
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kimrose
Feisty
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| 11/06/2007 11:33 AM |
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| Graci is a sweetie huh I visited the website of the shelter she is in and its a no kill shelter, so that is good! Have you heard anything back from her foster mom? Any new news? Hey, if you ever needed help with a pup in San Diego... I'm here! I would do whatever I could out here to help ya out |
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cherylwordweaver
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| 11/07/2007 7:23 AM |
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Ahhh Kim,
Thanks so much. I will keep that in mind. LIke I said, some ratties just grap you and won't let go. I so wish I could adopt a sib for Aka but until Mom's situation gets better AND Aka gets more training and socialization, I'm just going to have to wait.
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kimrose
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| 12/19/2007 2:02 PM |
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| oh how sad... I was just checking petfinder for some crazy reason... and poor Stevie is still there! |
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Lovemypup
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| 12/19/2007 3:30 PM |
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1st one breaks my heart. Wish I could have another dog. Id find any and every way to get him. I used to have blind dogs. Shelties. One went blind with old age and the other got that white fog stuff over her eyes.
Feel sorry for the poor little one. Must be a scary world for him right now. Pray he gets a new home soon |
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