From commentor William F: As you can see from the pictures, Richie is a dog (I think a Shih-Tzu and Lhasa Apso mix) with a LOT of character! In October 2007, I adopted Richie from Small Dog Rescue of Princeton, NJ. I was a single guy, looking for a small and loyal friend and Richie …
Pet Rescue
Open Thread
You all are wonderful people, you really are. Evelyn at Charlies Angels informs me that there were 40 donations totalling $1200, enough to pay for Lady’s surgery. Thank you.
Help a Lady Out
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 …
Monday Morning Open Thread
From commentor Bloomingpoll: We adopted Foxy, the red Shiba Inu mix, in 1999 as a buddy for another adoptee, Ollie, who had lost his companion in a horrible accident… Ollie’s reaction to her death was to escape from the house however he could, including jumping through screens, when left alone. He was a lab/setter mix, …
Late Night Open Thread: Castoff Carnivores
From the WSJ, “Circus Animals Find a Home on Colorado Range“: 50-year-old former high-school math teacher Pat Craig… shares his three-bedroom house here on the plains of eastern Colorado with 13 dogs, five cats and three parrots. __ He has other creatures in his backyard: three packs of wolves, 66 black bears, 13 grizzly bears, …
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Update from New Zealand
From commentor Royston Vasey: 113 confirmed dead in Christchurch. This number will go up. __ 75% of city back on power 50% of city back on mains water __ Not only has this earthquake been terrifying and traumatising for the people of Canterbury, it has also affected our animals. They are scared too. __ Hundreds …
Early Morning Open Thread: Columbus Cat Bleg
From commentor Ross F: I have relatives in Columbus, Ohio who are looking for someone to adopt their cat. They’ve been having difficulty finding a new home and the local humane society was sadly pessimistic. Unfortunately, my relatives have to move and the cat cannot come with them. I’ve included a picture and some description …
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