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Help a Lady Out

by John Cole|  March 1, 20116:32 pm| 50 Comments

This post is in: Dog Blogging, Pet Rescue

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Evelyn at Charlies Angels passes along the following story:

Here is our newest rescue named Lady and her story and two pictures of her. We got her today from shelter and she has vet appointment on Wed, March 2nd for assessment on tumor on her stomach. She has been vaccinated and tested negative for heart worms. We expect her surgery to be quite expensive. We have a Chip In set up:

http://charliesangelsanimalrescue.chipin.com/lady-the-bassett

From CAAR volunteer who found her:

“We found Lady sitting in the middle of traffic on a busy highway near Rutherfordton, NC. She has a growth similar to one that Sally the Beagle had whom we rescued several months ago and is now doing fine.

She was wearing no collar, no chip, and checking with other vets in the area, they found no pet in their system matching her description.
Lady is super sweet, very friendly, unfailingly cheerful. Does well on a leash. LOVES to ride in the car!
Vet says she is about 5 years old, 47 pounds and seems healthy in every way except for this huge thing on her tummy. Lady seems totally unaware of it. She is just too busy making friends with one and all. Everybody who’s met her loves her.”

I can’t believe people would dump their pet on the side of the road. I still can’t understand it. It’s also remarkable how much she looks like a certain piglet in the Cole household, who was also found on the side of the road.

And don’t forget- anything you buy from the Balloon Juice store helps these wonderful people take care of these animals.

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  1. 1.

    Dog is My Copilot

    March 1, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    Aw. Looks like a sweetie. My husband and I volunteer to transport dogs for Old Dog Haven in the Seattle area. People dump their senior dogs all the time, which I also cannot understand. A dog you’ve had your whole life and all of a sudden, you’ve gotten a puppy instead or just simply don’t want the hassle. I’ll never understand it.

  2. 2.

    Jay in Oregon

    March 1, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    Personally, I prefer adopting adult dogs; let someone else deal with teething and housebreaking them.

    Lady looks like a complete and utter sweetheart, and that top picture just about breaks my heart.

  3. 3.

    Loneoak

    March 1, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    It’s also remarkable how much she looks like a certain piglet in the Cole household, who was also found on the side of the road.

    Christ, wasn’t everyone in the Cole household found on the side of the road at some point?

  4. 4.

    Mattminus

    March 1, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    From that pic, it looks like “Lady” has a giant set of balls.

  5. 5.

    Chat Noir

    March 1, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    What a sweet-looking girl. I hope all works out for her. She does have a Rosie-esque face.

    We’re getting ready to move to Chicago next month and I can’t imagine leaving my three cats behind. They (and my husband) are the best things that ever happened to me.

    Loving my Pets of Balloon Juice Calendar. The only thing that would make it better would be to have a legend so I know which pets belong to which commenter. Absent that, you folks have some mighty cute babies.

  6. 6.

    stuckinred

    March 1, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    There’s a 20 for the sweetie. I found a really old, beat up golden wandering a couple of weeks back. His fur was matted, he smelled like pee and his nails were really long. I brought him in and did my best to clean him up and feed him. We were sure that he had been turned out to die. We posted info on the facebook and a couple of hours later I got a call from a friend that said the owners roommate was looking for him. I was all jacked up to jump ugly on the owner but when this other cat showed up I just said, “man, this dog is in awfully bad shape. He needs some care”. The guy said his roomy really appreciated my taking him in and I just left it at that. It still bothers me but we have spent so much on our own dogs I was relieved that I didn’t have to do doggie hospice. shit

  7. 7.

    Corner Stone

    March 1, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    @Mattminus: Johnny Dangerously?

  8. 8.

    wobblybits

    March 1, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    @stuckinred: You have a huge heart :)
    I’m throwing in some funds for her as well. I think I will buy a few calendars and mugs while I’m at it too. *sigh* Who needs weekly bar margaritas when these lil guys and gals could so much better use the funds.

  9. 9.

    stuckinred

    March 1, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    @wobblybits: I’m waiting on my new macbook pro, I damn sure can’t turn that lil thing down.

  10. 10.

    Tulip

    March 1, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    totally OT: but nobody could have predicted…

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110301/ap_on_re_us/us_arkansas_earthquakes

  11. 11.

    Violet

    March 1, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    Oh, poor little Lady. She looks like such a sweetie. Money is so tight right now, but if I will send a donation once some bills get paid.

  12. 12.

    Mark S.

    March 1, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    Can we have an open thread? It’s been like 12 hours since the last one, and some of us really have to go.

  13. 13.

    stuckinred

    March 1, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    Yea, you don’t want people to wander in here and have to help the pup out.

  14. 14.

    Mr Furious

    March 1, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    That dog looks like an older version of the Bassett/beagle mix we adopted from the Humane Society in January…

  15. 15.

    binky

    March 1, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Done.

  16. 16.

    AhabTRuler

    March 1, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    Hmmmm. I never got any feedback on the slogan mugs. Specifically, what do people (you know who you are) think of the four mugs that have “extra” content?

  17. 17.

    Kifaru1

    March 1, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Ask tbogg to post this story and link over at firedoglake….any basset story is welcome over there, they LOVE the bassets!!!

  18. 18.

    me

    March 1, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Great, Allen West is on the Snooze Hour. What an asshole.

  19. 19.

    TuiMel

    March 1, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    More than 2/3’s the way there. Every little bit helps!

  20. 20.

    General Stuck

    March 1, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    Poor Lady, she’s had a rough time of it. but still looks sweet and kind of happy in that last pic.

  21. 21.

    Roger Moore

    March 1, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    @Tulip:
    They’re bitching about a 4.7 magnitude quake? That isn’t even enough to wake people up out here in elitist liberal Left Coast land.

  22. 22.

    Kristine

    March 1, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    Poor thing. What is it, one hell of a lipoma?

    The fund is 85% of the way there! Yea!

  23. 23.

    Comrade Mary

    March 1, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    @Roger Moore: Well, given what happened back in 1812, any significant seismic event in that part of the country would worry me a little, too, despite the reassurances of the seismologists. Especially after the devastation in New Zealand. Even a 5.5 quake, if shallow, could do a lot of damage.

    Also:

    Ausbrooks said scientists continue to study whether there may be a connection between the earthquakes and local injection wells, where the natural gas industry pumps waste water that can no longer be used by drillers for hydraulic fracturing. Fracturing, or “fracking,” involves injecting pressurized water to create fractures deep in the ground to help free the gas.
    __
    Geologists don’t believe the fracturing is the problem, but possibly the injection wells.

  24. 24.

    Litlebritdifrnt

    March 1, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    OT but critter related live web cam of a Bald Eagle Nest. Mom is sleeping right now. Two eggs thus far, the watchers expect another any day now.

    http://www.ustream.tv/channel/decorah-eagles

    It is addictive, I will warn you that. I love the way Mom keeps “tidying up” ever the female.

  25. 25.

    Southern Beale

    March 1, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    I can’t believe people would dump their pet on the side of the road.

    I have to think that someone who would do that is in desperate straights and is suffering for their decision and is as deserving of our compassion as the sweet pup in the picture. I have to think that or I can’t get through the day.

    And someone has enquired about adopting Riley and I’m completely in knots over the prospect of someone adopting this dog we’ve fostered for just a month. I’m about to lose it.

  26. 26.

    asiangrrlMN

    March 1, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    @Southern Beale: Awwww! Good luck to you in making that decision. Either way, you did a tremendous thing for Riley.

    Cole, stop tugging at my heartstrings with the sob stories! Lady looks so sweet and happy. I contributed.

  27. 27.

    Cliff in NH

    March 1, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    If anyone is in SC, NC, GA, I’ve got a lovely 4yr old who desperately needs a home. I’ve got more pics of Juliet:

    http://www.petango.com/webservices/adoptablesearch/wsAdoptableAnimalDetails.aspx?id=11395337&css=http://www.oconeepets.com/ppframe.css

  28. 28.

    stuckinred

    March 1, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    @asiangrrlMN: You’re my horse if you never win a race! Check out the Bohdi and Boo Boo clips on my FB.

  29. 29.

    Calming Influence

    March 1, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    I’m in.

  30. 30.

    Litlebritdifrnt

    March 1, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    WOW a Wisconsin senator is calling the people in the Capitol “slobs” and “unemployed people looking for somewhere to hang out” what a f**king douchebag.

  31. 31.

    stuckinred

    March 1, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    Over the top!@!!!! This place is great!

  32. 32.

    asiangrrlMN

    March 1, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    @Cliff in NH: Aw, Juliet is lovely. I hope she finds a home soon. Shoot an email to Anne Laurie. She front-pages these requests.

    @stuckinred: High-five. I’ll check it.

  33. 33.

    asiangrrlMN

    March 1, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    @Litlebritdifrnt: Yes. The same senator who says that out-of-state calls don’t matter. Senator Glenn Grothman. Who should not be calling anyone names. I’m just sayin’.

    @Cliff in NH: Wow. She’s so beautiful–and looks very sweet.

  34. 34.

    Cliff in NH

    March 1, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    @asiangrrlMN:

    I put up a post for her on Molly’s blog:

    http://mollymaesden.blogspot.com/2011/03/someone-please-adopt-me.html

    There are more pics!

  35. 35.

    Phil Perspective

    March 1, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    @Litlebritdifrnt: You mean one of the state Senators?

  36. 36.

    Lysana

    March 1, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    If my household wasn’t facing dual unemployment and keeping one step ahead of an eviction notice, I surely would chip in. I almost did anyway.

  37. 37.

    jenn

    March 1, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    @Southern Beale:

    You’re a better man than I am Gunga Din.

    I just adopted a pup, sweetheart and a half, never been trained, unfortunately, but great dog. His former owners moved … and several weeks later, their neighbors a few doors down, saw the dog running down the street. They’d just tossed him out the door to fend for himself. Fortunately, the neighbors were fantastic people – the nearby shelters were full, so they paid to have the dog boarded until space at a local rescue opened up. The only positive side of crappy people and actions are all the awesome people who show up to make a difference! Sadly, I’m thinking his time having to fend for himself on the streets means I’m never going to be able to cure him of counter-surfing!

  38. 38.

    stuckinred

    March 1, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    @jenn: Both of ours have similar stories, one just wandered up and the other was dumped in a box on our vet’s doorstep in the middle of the night.

  39. 39.

    Cliff in NH

    March 1, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    @Cliff in NH:

    Woops, forgot the text, its there now on the blog post:

    I’m trying to find a home for Juliet, a beautiful black lab/retriever up for adoption at our local animal shelter. She’s four years old with a gentle disposition. She came from a loving home whose owners could no long afford to keep her. She’s playful, has good manners and loves to sit close and give big kisses. She would make a wonderful companion. Juliet can be seen at the Oconee County Animal Shelter week days from 10 to 5 and Saturdays from 10 to 2.

  40. 40.

    jenn

    March 1, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    @stuckinred:

    Doesn’t it make you wonder how some folks sleep at night?! I just wish I knew who the neighbors were so I could send them a thank you!

  41. 41.

    jenn

    March 1, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    @Cliff in NH:

    She’s a beauty! I hope she finds a human soon! :-)

  42. 42.

    Joy

    March 1, 2011 at 8:58 pm

    I’m glad to donate a bit. When I did a couple minutes ago, it was over 100%. awesome. I love this BJ group.

  43. 43.

    stuckinred

    March 1, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    @jenn: I agree, I’ve often wanted to take out an ad in the paper with a picture of Lil Bit saying how happy she is. On the other hand, they did dump her at the vet and with the laundry list of medical problems she has it is not unreasonable to think they just couldn’t deal with her. They gave her a chance which is more than many people do. The Bohdi is more of a mystery, he was a 5 lb pup when he wandered up.

  44. 44.

    Svensker

    March 1, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    Oh, what a sweetie. That face. Small chip in done. What a face.

  45. 45.

    Kifaru1

    March 1, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    Never mind about tbogg. I already posted a “Basset-in-need” alert, so hopefully that will help her even more. I’m sure she needs a bath, to have her teeth cleaned and some shots:) Sweet-pea deserves some extra love:) (I need to be positive as they laid off 12 people at work today for purely political reasons:()

  46. 46.

    moe99

    March 1, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    Put in my $ in thanks for finding Lily, my brother’s and partner’s dog who got lost in downtown Seattle last Thurs and was found by a very kind stranger Sat am. Three cheers for the kindness of strangers!

  47. 47.

    Evelyn

    March 2, 2011 at 12:01 am

    WOW..Again the wonderful John and his Balloon Juice folks have stepped up strong to help another Charlie’s Angels’ rescued dog, Lady the Bassett. She is sleeping safe and souund in her foster home tonight in preparation for trip to vet on Wednesday. Believe that we have more than enough now due to your generosity to pay for all her upcoming medical needs. Any left over will be used to help all the others that we save on a daily basis. Lady’s progress will be posted on our Facebook page for all to see. Many thanks to each and every one of you.

  48. 48.

    Bulworth

    March 2, 2011 at 9:55 am

    Thanks for the update, Evelyn. I see the needed amount has been raised, but I’m going to throw a few bucks in anyway to help you help others.

  49. 49.

    Paul in KY

    March 2, 2011 at 10:34 am

    God bless you for taking care of Lady. I hope the tumor can be removed.

  50. 50.

    Beth

    March 2, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    Got here late but just donated. Glad to help animals any day of the week. Humans, not so much.

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