NOAH’S WISH COORDINATING PET RESCUE IN SLIDELL, LA

Noah's Wish ^ | 09/01/05 | Terri Crisp

[krunkygirl]

BUMP

[Hot Tabasco]

This is one of the first places you should go before donating money to any charity.

For what its worth, anyone thinking of contributing to the Humane Society should be aware that they channel much of their donations to the environmental waco organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund and all the various state level organizations that fund the legal fees used to fight against sportsmen in order to ban hunting.........Here in Michigan the most noteworthy fight was against dove hunting sponsored and funded almost entirely by the Michigan Humane Society.........

[Mercat]

just donated by paypal. I wish that the Sally did paypal. much easier.

[Slings and Arrows]

You're welcome. I ponied up (kittied up?) this afternoon.

[krunkygirl]

BUMP for more eyes

[airedale]

That's why when you give them money you should specify what it's for or not for if you're concerned about the use of the money. Unrestricted funds are best for a non profit but there is nothing wrong with putting restrictions on it. They can't spend the money on things not included in the restrictions or excluded by it. It's a crime if they do. In the case of donating money to an organization like the Humane Society or the Red Cross and you want it to go to Katrina relief specify it on the check, paypal donation or in the letter you send.

[Salamander]

See this sweet harmless dog?

Two husband/wife NO police officers bought her from my breeder and then proceeded to beat and abuse her so badly that the dog is *still* an emotional basket case.

She has multiple physical scars from being thrown through a glass patio door, broken and improperly healed ribs from either a beating or kicking that were never treated by a vet.

She nearly had her leg severed from being "scared" into a chain link fence.

I don't have the time, space or desire to list all the emotional damage done to the dog.

Suffice it to say that her sister, who has been with us since she was 2 months old is her diametric opposite, mentally and emotionally.

Somehow, I'd not be surprised to find that that "wonderful couple" weren't amongst the looting cops.

I have no doubt that if she hadn't come here, she'd be one of those poor unfortunate dogs drowned in a locked dog crate somewhere down there.

She's also chipped but this winter she and her sister are also getting tattooed, just to be doubly safe.

[used2BDem]

Oh, satchmodog9, so glad to hear your family members are on their way to safety. Just checked out your home page and I want to know when you stole dog! Yellow on left looks exactly like our Maggie. Mom was a Golden Retriever, Dad a black lab. She is a super dog; thinks grand children were invented for HER enjoyment.

[Salamander]

Triple bump for desperate times.

I found this on my Ibizan Hound newsgroup.

The poster writes;

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I will write a more detailed post tomorrow, actually today, but my
husband finally reached me. He is safe, well protected by our Police
force when they are fighting the fires, but I need to get this out
ASAP! What he told me is so disturbing and urgent, if there is anyone
out there with the power to do something quickly, this has to get
out.

I do have more inside info, but I'm too drained to write more. My
husband said that a shoot to kill order with regards to animals may
begin soon. They believe it is the most humane way to handle the
multitude of animals that are starving and ill, or injured. I cannot
fathom this, and I can't bear to think that someone's family pet will
end like this. Please, please, please try to get this order
rescinded. I don't know who it came from. But someone will know the
right person to contact. Let them begin on the Westbank, it isn't
flooded, and there are secure back highways to come in. The rescues
are just waiting for the word to go, and the military is coming in,
and they will take care of the criminals that have better weapons
than our own police force. I will post more, later after I've
rested.

Permission to cross post!!
I stand behind the validity of this information.

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-Who- is going to authorize a "shoot to kill order"?!?
That idiot mayor?
The governor?
Who can be contacted to have that order rescinded?

[ClancyJ]

That made me mad about that little boy - as if he had not lost enough and had enough trauma, the rescuer gave him the most cruel blow of all.

I know I am silly but I was hoping one of the military would find that little dog and get him to the boy or even that the President had heard and ordered that dog be found. I know - I'm ridiculous. But, I would be one that would stay with the animals, which is why I now do not get to travel that much.

[ClancyJ]

Thank you for taking her.

I don't know why but I can barely read about these animals. Dogs are such trainable, warm creatures that love only their master.

Even when they are not perfect (as I have one of those), there are times that they are just so sweet.

[Salamander]

I had to.
She's my little Phoebe's sister and as such, she's "family"...:)

Pookie's a real basket-case/problem child but I love her all the dearer for it and wouldn't trade her for a hundred "normal" dogs.

She needs someone who understands what it's like to be mistreated and I do....:)

She's already repaid me a million times over.
She went from a terrified, cowering, unnaproachable thing to a dog who dances and "chuckles" every time she's near me.

[she thinks I'm just the greatest thing ever invented]...LOL!

I haven't been watching the news because of the animals.

I am sick just thinking of what must be happening to them.

[Salamander]

"which is why I now do not get to travel that much."

I heard that.

For me, a "vacation" is going to town for a few hours...and bringing back dog toys because I feel bad that I left them....:))

The longest I've been away from them was the 10 hour trip to bring Pookie home last September.

[ClancyJ]

My Yorkie has always been a problem dog - we kind of thought maybe some brain problem. Will continually find something to guard from the other dog, attacked our other Yorkie after stalking him for no known reason and is extremely demanding according to his schedule and he has a mightly inner clock. He is about 15 years old now and probably does not have many years.

But, although a general pest to me, he is still mine. (Lying in his bed now right beside me and cute as a button - same as all troublesome kids - when they are asleep)

I have a soft spot for dogs (and cats), children, the elderly, weak and handicapped.

[Salamander]

He sounds like he's just a typical terrier....;))

I'm a sap for helpless/hopeless critters.
My dad didn't call me "Ellie Mae" for nothing...:)

I'd be embarrassed to tell you what manner [and sheer numbers] of beasts I've dragged home over the years.

Back in the late 80s/early 90s the local SPCA didn't even make me fill out adoption forms anymore.
They knew I was adopting the "death row" dogs and fixing them up to be given to friends and family.

[ClancyJ]

To God from Dog (For you Dog Lovers)

Dear God: Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell one another?

Dear God: When we get to heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it still the same old story?

Dear God: Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not ONE named for a dog? How often do you see a cougar riding around? We do love a nice ride! Would it be so hard to rename the "Chrysler Eagle" the " Chrysler Beagle"?

Dear God: If a dog barks his head off in the forest and no human hears him, is he still a bad dog?

Dear God: We dogs can understand human verbal instructions, hand signals, whistles, horns, clickers, beepers, scent ID's, electromagnetic energy fields, and Frisbee flight paths. What do humans understand?

Dear God: More meatballs, less spaghetti, please.

Dear God: Are there mailmen in Heaven? If there are, will I have to apologize?

Dear God: Let me give you a list of just some of the things I must remember - to be a good dog.

1. I will not eat the cats' food before they eat it or after they throw it up.

2. I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc., just because I like the way they smell.

3 I will not munch on "leftovers" in the kitty litter box, although they are tasty.

4. The diaper pail is not a cookie jar.

5. The sofa is not a 'face towel'.. neither are Mom and Dad's laps.

6. The garbage collector is not stealing our stuff.

7. My head does not belong in the refrigerator.

8. I will not bite the officer's hand when he reaches in for Mom's driver's license and registration.

9. I will not play tug-of-war with Dad's underwear when he's on the toilet.

10. Sticking my nose into someone's crotch is an unacceptable way of saying "hello".

11. I don't need to suddenly stand straight up when I'm under the coffee table.

12. I must shake the rainwater out of my fur before entering the house - not after.

13. I will not throw up in the car.

14. I will not come in from outside and immediately drag my butt.

15. I will not sit in the middle of the living room and lick my crotch when we have company.

16. The cat is not a 'squeaky toy' so when I play with him and he makes that noise, it's usually not a good thing.

[Salamander]

LOL!

I needed a good laugh.
Thanks....:0

Boy, this one hits home;

5. The sofa is not a 'face towel'.. neither are Mom and Dad's laps.

My dogs finish chowing down and immediately come to *my* sofa [not their own] and smear all the food remnants on my throw and occasionally, my legs.

I like to think it's the dog equivalent to "Man..that was some good grub, Ma. Thanks!"...;))

[satchmodog9]

His name is Kosmo. He is a six year old yellow lab. His nickname is hog because he eats like one. Most gentle animal on the planet. The one next to him, on the other hand...

[used2BDem]

LOL!! Beautiful Shepard, too. Nice doggy. . .

[krunkygirl]

I'm an animal lover--so shoot me!

I hope more will be done now to help the pets that had to be abandoned.
I keep seeing that picture on Drudge of the horse in water standing in the middle of nowhere...