winnihoohoo
Bratty Ratty
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| 06/29/2008 7:22 PM |
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NavyDvrWife
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 06/29/2008 7:57 PM |
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That is so sad about the puppies. At least they were well taken care of their last few days on Earth. How is Momma Dog doing without her babies? |
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~ Errica, Batman, Blondie and Brock's Mommy
Foster Mom to Trinity Ratbone
Foster Parent & Happy Tails Crew
Ratbone Rescues |
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michelle
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 06/29/2008 8:25 PM |
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That is so very sad. |
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michelle, mom to Sydney (JRT), Sonic (Rattie), Buddy(Jack-Rat) and Proud mom to Army son, Jordan
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/893222 Sydney
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/893220 Sonic
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/901405 Buddy
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 06/29/2008 9:14 PM |
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Poor little things.  I hope mama dog does okay. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 06/29/2008 10:10 PM |
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This poor little mama was never taken care of before the birth and then dumped by the breeder. And a kill shelter is no place for newborn puppies...they never really had a chance but the RBR volunteers who tried to save them are true heroes.
Please - let this be a warning to others to spay and neuter your ratties!! |
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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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kllywtsn
Newbie
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| 06/30/2008 2:36 PM |
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| Thank you all for your thoughts and concerns. It was a tragic situation for sure. The two puppies that we had upon arrival that did not survive were buried together, yesterday afternoon in the front yard under the bottle brush tree. Placed over them was a new yard statue that I picked up Friday night (cause it was soo cute and on sale) with a boy and girl on a swing holding a dog. It was a lot of work but would do it again in a heartbeat, hopefully with a better outcome. Momma Dog is doing well, happy and super sweet. My friend went with and the mommy took right to her. My friend has put in an application to adopt her. She became very attached after going with on the transport, to the ER vet twice and spending the night to help care for mommy and puppies. With all that she was granted naming rights - she wanted to name her Molly, so Molly it is. |
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Kelly Watson
Foster Mom Florida |
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 06/30/2008 2:42 PM |
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| Hi Kelly! Glad to hear about your friend wanting to adopt Mama Dog. |
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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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SuzieRedhead
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 06/30/2008 2:42 PM |
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Hugs, Kelly. I'm just catching up and I'm sorry to hear about the babies. Please know there was nothing you can do - they died due to another person's neglect. You did all you could to save them. They knew they were in safe and loving arms when they passed. That's what matters. Hugs......... |
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Sue Carello, Scotia, NY (near Albany)
Ratbone Rescues Fostermom, etc...
www.ratbonerescues.com
Fostermom to Oh Mickey and Prince Ratbone
Who do YOU GoodSearch/GoodShop for? Go to www.goodsearch.com and type in Ratbone Rescues! |
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Rattermom
Rat Royalty
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| 06/30/2008 3:00 PM |
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Your friend has made my day! Miss Molly really deserves a great forever home. Tell your friend that she has gone the extra mile for her, and she will be repaid a hundred times over. 
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Patti in Georgia
Transport Volunteer, Temp Foster Mom
& Georgia Shelter Surfer
www.newrattitude.org
www.ratterrierjamboree.com
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Tinkerbelle's Mommy
Terrier Terror
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| 06/30/2008 4:20 PM |
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I cannot tell you how crushed I am to get this sad news. I had 4 living puppies with me just 2 days ago. The mama was nursing them and they were attached to her. Her nipples were HUGE. I had no idea that she didn't have any milk. I wish there was something I could have done to have saved them. I did give her water when I picked her up and when I passed her on to the next transport. She did have really bad liquid poop, but Paula said that was normal after the Mama eating the placenta's.
I'm just so sad. They were precious little babies. I'm not telling my kids that they died or they will think it was their fault. I did let them hold a couple of them while I had the Mama out drinking and peeing. Poor little babies and poor Molly. She was very attentive to them and was laying there letting them nurse...or at least that is what we thought. I'm sure she was sad to lose her babies. I'm so glad she found a forever home, she was REALLY sweet.
I'm just still so terribly sad. I was elated to help and now I see I was really not much help at all, except for the Mama. At least she'll have a chance to be happy.
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gwacie
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 06/30/2008 4:30 PM |
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| Carol, everyone did the best they could. It's very sad. I'm glad Molly has a new fan who hopefully can adopt her and give her a good life. |
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gwacie (Bethany)
My Doggies: http://www.myadams.net/dogs/
Rescue: http://www.newrattitude.org |
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alice4512
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 06/30/2008 4:41 PM |
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Carol, these things happen and it's nothing you could have done or didn't do differently. At least for their last little time here they were with people who cared and now Molly has a home. You did a very good thing. |
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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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Tinkerbelle's Mommy
Terrier Terror
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| 06/30/2008 5:04 PM |
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I know, but I feel like I should have seen the signs that they weren't getting milk or that Mom was severely dehydrated. I swear she seemed happy to be with us. I don't know what I could have done differently. It was just an hour or so that she was with me. I WAS concerned that she had the runs and so many fleas, but i didn't realize her milk wasn't there. I"m going to be more attentive next time. I will help again and I am glad that Molly has found someone to love her. She has had a hard time. Poor baby. |
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Lucy's Mommy
Terrier Terror
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| 06/30/2008 8:50 PM |
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Great news for Molly.
Carol -- Please don't feel bad. You did a great thing. |
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Smiles4life
Ratastic
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| 06/30/2008 9:34 PM |
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Carol - you did a great job! They needed to be rescued and with your help that was possible. These poor darlings needed us before they were born, but that wasn't possible.
Good job to everyone who helped in some way.
We did all we could. |
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Paula Nowak
Foster Mom, GA State Coordinator & More
Adoptables: www.imageevent.com/smiles4life
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Tinkerbelle's Mommy
Terrier Terror
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| 07/01/2008 8:47 AM |
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Paula, did you see the photo's I posted under the photo forum. It says Beauty and her 4 babies because Beauty was the name on the paper that i had to sign to get her. |
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Tinkerbelle's Mommy
Terrier Terror
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| 07/01/2008 8:54 AM |
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Ok, edit is gone again. Here is the link to the thread with pictures.
http://www.rat-terrier.com/Home/tabid/37/forumid/10/postid/303957/view/topic/Default.aspx |
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