tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393027414870274744.post7963643574501748840..comments2023-05-26T11:55:26.966-04:00Comments on Darlene ~Bloggity Blogger~: SHE'S A WINNER!Darlene ~Bloggity Blogger~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08202901408911879517noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393027414870274744.post-21882331409915253702012-07-12T02:41:50.489-04:002012-07-12T02:41:50.489-04:003-4 days? They hardly get a chance to live. That...3-4 days? They hardly get a chance to live. That is awful!<br /><br />I have to limit myself to only 2 dogs at a time, but we also have 8 cats and currently, 4 strays are eating here.... I can't help myself. I feed them and if they are around on flea drop day, they get drops too. Two of the strays need to be wormed. I'm working on getting that done. Also, these two have been hanging here so long, we are thinking about getting them neutered and shots. But, that takes a lot of money. We already have 8 cats getting annual shots, routine worming and flea drops. Of course we have neutered them all. Adding 2 more to call our own adds another approx. $800 new pet expense for neutering and shots. The vets here are not cheap... But, we will probably do it...Darlene ~Bloggity Blogger~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08202901408911879517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393027414870274744.post-3192547708044306312012-07-11T11:25:01.628-04:002012-07-11T11:25:01.628-04:00Darlene I so admire what you do for older dogs! I ...Darlene I so admire what you do for older dogs! I don't adopt older dogs, but every dog I've had I do get from a shelter. The conditions of the shelters here in SoCal just make me sick, I wish I could handle more, and had the money to take care of them all. They put them on 10 day holds in case they have owners, then they are given 3 to 4 days to be adopted out, then you know. The rescues here do what they can. <br /><br />Bookmarked your blog!00https://www.blogger.com/profile/13887904621232872406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393027414870274744.post-32803029631710684952012-07-11T10:37:04.286-04:002012-07-11T10:37:04.286-04:00(((hug))) I am so happy you have made this decisi...(((hug))) I am so happy you have made this decision. You won't be sorry.Darlene ~Bloggity Blogger~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08202901408911879517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393027414870274744.post-9098498520321008712012-07-06T15:21:56.924-04:002012-07-06T15:21:56.924-04:00If we ever get another animal, it will either be a...If we ever get another animal, it will either be acquired as a stray or we will rescue an older one. You made such good points I never thought of before, especially the housebroken and trained part. Plus I know they'd know they were saved and be thankful for it. Once we settle out in CA then I will think of getting more pets depending on the size of where we live and when we get our own place that we aren't renting. <3 <3The Better Halfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621239761060760242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393027414870274744.post-45588547564187369932012-01-06T12:47:07.714-05:002012-01-06T12:47:07.714-05:00Thank you, Larry. I don't remember how I foun...Thank you, Larry. I don't remember how I found you. I read a lot of blogs and, also, my curiosity leads me many places. I only speak up when I really have something to say. <br /><br />So far, we have been able to afford the health care for so many pets. Not only do we have these two little dogs, who BTW have both had to have surgery for tumors - one cancer and one benign - but I have my deceased Mother's 6 cats who I could not take to the pound plus 2 cats of our own. Mom also had about 8 parakeets that were quite old. I have one left. The care for 6 more cats over the past 3 years has stretched my retiree budget, but so far, so good and I will keep doing it for the rest of their lives. I always say that "Pets are not disposable."<br /><br />Also, I thank you for what you and your wife do. I'm glad I found you too. I just hope I bookmarked... der...Darlene ~Bloggity Blogger~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08202901408911879517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393027414870274744.post-32826022331311600442012-01-05T16:21:51.314-05:002012-01-05T16:21:51.314-05:00Darlene--you have given your heart and soul to the...Darlene--you have given your heart and soul to these wonderful animals. I so agree that they know you gave them a chance and the loyalty that ensues from that is incredible.<br /><br />You have read at least some of my story, I know. We see no issue having older dogs or cats as long as we can afford their health care. And so far, we can.<br /><br />I love what you do and who you are. I'm so glad you found me (somehow).LarryCminivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548333162642424412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393027414870274744.post-86347359629061819882011-04-27T14:07:33.593-04:002011-04-27T14:07:33.593-04:00I was blowing my nose and wiping the tears off of ...I was blowing my nose and wiping the tears off of my face by the end of this article. Good for you, Darlene. It made me think of the many dog stories I have to tell. Maybe some day, if I can see through my tears, I'll write them. <br /><br />I'm signing in as Anonymous, for simplicity's sake, but I'm Cowgirl, AKA Pennie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393027414870274744.post-75500340187198003192011-03-21T00:11:53.832-04:002011-03-21T00:11:53.832-04:00I just wanted to make a quick comment to say I’m g...I just wanted to make a quick comment to say I’m glad I found your blog. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393027414870274744.post-40358773360829825172011-03-20T04:41:13.754-04:002011-03-20T04:41:13.754-04:00I really like your site. Excellent content. Please...I really like your site. Excellent content. Please continue posting such profound cotent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393027414870274744.post-88148614908550969242010-11-18T18:26:47.125-05:002010-11-18T18:26:47.125-05:00I know! I always say that a pet is not disposable...I know! I always say that a pet is not disposable. When I get one, it is for life. Neither do I run off to the vet and have them euthanized when they grow old. I knew a guy once that had his beautiful doberman pincher euthanized because he said his dog's scratching drove him crazy. That was about 35 years ago and I get mad all over again whenever I think about it. That dog had a wonderful personality and he was beautiful. The guy said his dog had a skin condition. He did not! I would have given his dog a home if he had only told me what he was going to do. No way would I have stood by and let him do that!Darlene ~Bloggity Blogger~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08202901408911879517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393027414870274744.post-9186708522677976092010-11-18T15:53:31.087-05:002010-11-18T15:53:31.087-05:00I think it's wonderful that you've committ...I think it's wonderful that you've committed yourself to these unwanted dogs; it's such a sad deal and I can't understand people who just toss animals away with no thought. My pets are like my kids and are as close to parenthood as I'll ever get, heh. Imagine just deciding one day you can no longer afford your kid and just dumping her off on a country road. Pathetic.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346506272189195497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393027414870274744.post-77738102916062147352010-11-16T23:57:02.012-05:002010-11-16T23:57:02.012-05:00Katie died just that quick too. She had an absces...Katie died just that quick too. She had an abscess tooth. We were hunkered down for the hurricane and there was nothing we could do except watch her die. I was so upset because I would have had her to a vet if I could have gotten out. I was shocked at how fast a little teacup yorkie can die. I would love to have another one, but now I'm afraid they die too easily. <br /><br />I am so proud of you Jeff!!! This makes me love you more (if that is possible). You are awesome and I am so glad you are my friend! xoxoxDarlene ~Bloggity Blogger~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08202901408911879517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393027414870274744.post-52068241543523393752010-11-16T14:28:28.698-05:002010-11-16T14:28:28.698-05:00Let me tell you something. You are so right. We ha...Let me tell you something. You are so right. We has a puppy for many years..a tea cup yorkee. I paid out the ass for her She got an infection one night and we brought her to a vet, not our regular vet. They said she'd be fine till we could see our vet the next day. Well, she died that night once we took her to the ER. So sad. Our next puppies were much like some of yours. We had another dog from a rescue next time. She was with us for 8 years. She was about 6. We moved to a new house and she got ran over. However, the dog we have now is amazing. We got her from the shelter not too long after the hurricane. She is an older girl. She's about 9. THE BEST dog ever. She was house trained and so well behaved. I don't know if she was lost from the storm, but she is the best. That shelter didn't require an adoption fee or anything and when we got her, unknown to us, she was already 4 days pregnant. Puppies came, we found good homes. I kept one. NOT so good..LOL But I love her and both are still with us. A cpl months ago someone threw an old dog in our neighborhood. He is such a sweetheart. He stayed on our porch day and night till I finally brought him in. All he does is crawl into any available lap. that's it. He barks when he needs to go outside. Then, back to a lap..if one is unavailable he will bark to let you know he needs one. I haven't gotten him to the vet yet, but he's old..like older than the ones I have. I would guess close to 11. I just can't imagine why someone would have abandoned him. Needless to say. the older dogs...SO much more worth it. And, next time, I will look for an older one.Just Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099907136487568279noreply@blogger.com