cherylwordweaver
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| 02/15/2008 10:09 PM |
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I hadn't mentioned this to too many folks, but I had put in an application for Tabitha, a female rat terrier listed with Ratbones Rescue. I got an email saying that she already had a strong application so I figured that it wasn't meant to be. Oh well at least I was happy that she had a strong application!
Well yesterday, I got a call from Ratbones that the applicant for Tabitha had fallen through and she WAS available and they would be checking my references and calling me to ask some questions.
The adoptions person for Tabitha called today and she is so nice. We talked and the next step is the home visit.
I am so excited, I can hardly stand it. Tabitha is 5 years old and weights 8 pounds and is a Type B. She needs a brother to play with and Aka needs a big sister to play with.
Everyone keep a good thougth for us as we continue this journey. Wow, just when I thought that she wasn't available she became available.
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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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tauney4
Pack Leader
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| 02/15/2008 10:17 PM |
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wishing the best of luck to you |
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Katie'sMom
Terrier Terror
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| 02/15/2008 10:33 PM |
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That's super Cheryl. Hmmmm, maybe a second bandana will be needed! Keep us updated. |
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Check out Katie Scarlett and Company, KS's new site (includes magazine):
Katie Scarlett and Company
And email her at:
katiescarlettorattie@gmail.com
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Brandy
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 02/15/2008 10:47 PM |
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| YAY Cheryl!! If I can do anything to help let me know!! After all, I am down there ALL the time!!! I would be there tom., but I have a houseful of sick males!!!!!!!!! UGHHHHHHHHHHHH!! I think I might need a female rattie to balance out the mix too!! (can I borrow Tabitha WHEN you get her????????) |
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PROUD Home Visit Coordinator for Ratbone's Rescue!!
This is Pirate Country, we bleed Purple and Gold!!!!!
GO ECU!!! |
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Jules
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 02/15/2008 10:51 PM |
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| How exciting!!! I wish you luck! |
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“Photography is about finding out what can happen in the frame. When you put four edges around some facts, you change those facts.” -Garry Winogrand
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Caesar & Julia's mom
Alpha Feist
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| 02/16/2008 12:01 AM |
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| How exciting! Good luck!! |
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Diane~ loved by Caesar and Julia
"Don't count the days, make the days count..."
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momto3
Terrier Terror
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| 02/16/2008 7:01 AM |
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| OMG Cheryl!!!!! I hope you get her! Before adopting Pinky, I had been looking at her as well, she is too cute and tiny. Of course, then Pinky came up and she was much closer to us! We can both celebrate our new additions!!! |
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Maureen
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 02/16/2008 7:52 AM |
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| Cheryl I am so excited for you!! What a breed of dog...they have so much love to give!!! |
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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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mama2jerry
Ratastic
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| 02/16/2008 9:11 AM |
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| That's so great! Good luck! |
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Sarah
....and mama to Darby too!
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rattagan's mom
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 02/16/2008 9:19 AM |
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| Good Luck we will be waiting to hear the good news. I know your app will be approved. I feel it in my heart. |
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Janie,
Ratty,Cameo,Cutter and Nala Belle's Mom
Show your furbaby how much you love them brush their teeth today! It saves them pain "tomorrow." Janie L. |
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treble02
Alpha Feist
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| 02/16/2008 9:22 AM |
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| YAY Cheryl! that is too exciting! seems like it may jsut be meant to be for Aka and Tabitha! keep us posted! Ratbones is great! |
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~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
and Applications Coordinator
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Paul
Feisty
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 02/16/2008 10:37 AM |
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| Awesome Cheryl!!! |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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rattielover
Rattie
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| 02/16/2008 11:16 AM |
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Posted By swatson6 on 02/16/2008 10:37 AM
Awesome Cheryl!!!
You have 2 beautiful dogs. The one on the right is fascinating! Love the color.
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RattieLvr
Obsessed
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| 02/16/2008 11:55 AM |
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i hope it all works out good luck
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Sandy
My dog's not spoiled ... I'm just well trained ! |
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Philo
Terrier Terror
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| 02/16/2008 12:11 PM |
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What terrific news Cheryl. Tabitha is a lovely girl. I went to the site to see her, and while I was scrolling through I was so happy to see all the "Adopted" signs.
You will easily be approved, what with Aka being there already. The person doing the home visit will show up with a checklist and ask you some questions about how you will care for Tabitha. Our home visit was done by a very nice young lady who Rattagan accepted immediately (she has a Rattie, of course). Mostly we sat and chatted while she went down the questions and then we went out back to see that the yard is safe and puppy-escape-proof. As for the references, they only talked to one, who has known Janie for a long time and is involved with animal protection activities. They didn't call the other two references.
Are far away is Tabitha from you? |
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Rattie Daddy to Cameo, Nala Belle, Cutter & Rattagan
Foster Dad to Cricket
(aka Philo)
"Beauty such as this is a gift, and I'm often in awe of this world we've been given." Mrs Bonnie |
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Sassy'sMama
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 02/16/2008 12:39 PM |
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| Cool Cheyrl! Good Luck |
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~~Jan~~
Mama to Sassy
www.marykay.com/janetkimberlin
(free shipping) |
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DaisysMom
Moderator
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| 02/16/2008 2:08 PM |
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Cheryl: This is great news! I definitely think it was meant to be  Can't wait to hear how it's coming along !! |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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Spanky's Mom
Terrier Terror
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| 02/16/2008 2:14 PM |
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Wonderful news Cheryl!! I have been looking at Tabitha for quite some time, she just stole my heart
I am so excited for you & the possability of getting to meet her. I know she will have a loving & caring home with you & Aka...have you told him yet he may have a new little sister?? Keep us posted!! |
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When you own a Rattie....you KNOW you are in your right mind 
THE MEANING OF RESCUE
Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed,
All nicely tucked in my warm new bed.
I'd like to open my baggage
Lest I forget,
There is so much to carry -
So much to regret.
Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top
Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss,
And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame.
As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave -
I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain.
I loved them, the others, the ones who left me,
But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me.
Will you add to my baggage?
Will you help me unpack?
Or will you just look at my things -
And take me right back?
Do you have the time to help me unpack?
To put away my baggage,
To never repack?
I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see,
But I do come with baggage -
Will you still want me?
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buttonbutt
Newbie
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| 02/16/2008 2:49 PM |
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| I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you guys on this one, Cheryl. |
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Rat-a-Tat
Ratterific
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| 02/22/2008 11:57 AM |
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I just went and checked out her bio and pics...what a cutie Tabitha is!
Thanks for adopting a rescue rattie!!
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Debbie
Fostermom
Alabama Rescue Coordinator
New Rattitude, Inc. ~ Rat Terrier Rescue
www.NewRattitude.org
Come play at the Rat Terrier Jamboree! www.ratterrierjamboree.com
Beener & Tex's family photos: http://imageevent.com/nubbiewags/beenertex?n=0
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cherylwordweaver
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 02/22/2008 12:04 PM |
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Our home visit was yesterday. Now we wait a bit more and we hope to soon hear about the decision. We are all so excited.
I enjoyed meeting the volunteer who did our home visit. She lives in Lumberton and I think she and I will be working together on some local efforts. She and her husband were very nice and we all had a blast playing with Aka. He started off a little nervous about strangers in the house but warmed up quickly and once outside decided they were his personal play toys!!
I'm heading out right now to go to SC to stay over so I can pick up Brutus and bring him back to his new family here in NC. It is so exciting to be a part of getting a pup to his new family and I just hope that very very soon, I will be the one on the receiving end.
Keep up the good thoughts!
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“Aloha- - -to learn what is not said, to see what cannot be seen, and to know the unknowable.” Queen Liliaokalani
Wordweaver
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 02/22/2008 12:06 PM |
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| Just hearing about this! I saw Tabitha on the Ratbones site and she is absolutely adorable! |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
at 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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garyjena
Terrier Terror
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| 02/22/2008 12:14 PM |
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| Yoo Hoo!!! I am so excited for you. |
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www.newrattitude.org
Pet Publicist, Adopt A Pet
Volunteer Coordinator
Database Maintenance
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DaisysMom
Moderator
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| 02/22/2008 12:19 PM |
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| Hopefully it won't be much longer until it's all official and plans can be made to get her home to you and Aka and your mom |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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alice4512
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 02/22/2008 12:50 PM |
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OMG, Yahhhhhh and clapping sounds!! How awesome and Tabitha is just to cute for words!! her and Aka will be quite the pair!1 I know you will get her. I am so very happy for you!! |
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The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too
~Mom to my good boy Fred and my crazy girl Alice~
Proud applications coordinator for Ratbone Rescue |
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Lazerquest
Rat Royalty
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| 02/22/2008 5:17 PM |
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Congrats on Tabitha, it is always great when one of these little ones get adopted, thank god for people like you out there. I never get tired of going thru the Ratbone website and seeing all the adopted labels or adoption in progress label.
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Pat MacKenzie
London, Ontario Canada
Fostermom
Rat Terrier Rescue Canada, Ratbone Rescue |
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abullard
Ratterific
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| 02/22/2008 5:44 PM |
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| yah congrads |
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mommabird
Ratastic
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| 02/22/2008 6:12 PM |
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That's wonderful. You are terrific for helping out with getting not one, but two ratties into homes. Bless you. Can't wait to see pics;-)
Btw-we are somewhat neighbors. I live in piedmont-NC. Are you referring to "local effort"s as in rescue? If so, I would like to hear about that if you have the time.
Rachel
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mommabird (Rachel)
Y'all have a Great Day! |
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cherylwordweaver
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 02/23/2008 5:10 PM |
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Hi Rachael,
Where in the Piedmont. I live in Southeastern NC in Elizabethtown about an hour from the coast near Wilmington. By local rescue, I mean my county and the counties around me. Bladen county where I live is very rural and there is a group just now getting started in pulling dogs and doing fostering, etc. Columbus county has a group and I have helped them. Now I am enjoying doing transports. I have done two for Ratbone Rescue and they are so fun.
Take care |
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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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