This goes out to "ALL" Animal Rescue Friends everywhere...

     A lot of, whom I've met and some whom, I have yet to meet and probably a lot that I will I will never get to meet. But I say these words from my heart... That I know of the terrible frustrations, we fight every day through and endless sea of hopelessness in that terrible dark hole I call "Animal Care"... Is it a business? I say not... most of the one's you meet are not rich with money only with the "Love of Animals"... and the "Heart to Care".
I do not say this lightly, because it eats at you everyday, how people can be so cruel and still call themselves human? But none the less you are still out there struggling with your feelings, picking up animals, that have been cast out from their homes and discarded like trash for the landfills. This is not a Business... you get barely enough to keep your efforts alive...but the animals keep coming because, People don't Stop to think. Or they just don't care...
     I feel as though the efforts of us all has greatly improved with the internet and the ability to connect with each other is fantastic! I see it !!! everyday in the Internet via Facebook/Google/Petfinder/Petango/ and endless army of volunteers working to get homes for abandoned/abused/old/blind/crippled animals. You are the Frontlines between the Abusers and the Rescued (you are out there everyday on the local levels of our neighborhoods, doing the dirty work, without much help from Government  or National Organizations, although they do serve their purpose too, in getting publicity and laws changed to help us in doing what we do...
     I just came here to "Thank Everyone", that I can't Thank in person...and pray that we can all continue in our efforts together, because we all have the same "Heart"... And just like, "The Little Boy on the Beach", "We can't save them all, but we can save one at a time!"

Positions Available Always

Neighbors / to call or pick-up abandoned pet's / make reports of abuses

Animal Control Officers/ to care and manage Animals and people (often impossible to do and mostly a thankless job) governed by local laws... and "you the people"... if you have problems in this area attend meetings and make it known you want changes...don't take it out on the ones sent to do the dirty work...you have elected officials who control these matters.

Volunteers / Community service persons / to clean poop / pick ticks / give flea baths and just overall help at your local Animal Control...They are short staffed because of budget cuts and the Animal Controls are always the last on the list to receive County funds.

Judges / take note of where to send offenders...save tax $'s. help your own local services...

Politicians / to help pass laws to protect animals from people.

Transporters / For travels in-between locations. / gas / food / water  / rest stops / poop bags.

Foster Homes / for temporary housing / cleaning / feeding / caring of:

Rescuers /Adoption Agencies for housing, vet care and health checks,medications

Internet/Radio/Television for putting it out there...in our face, to bring us together in our goals.

Donors  /  for money / soap / bleach / towels / blankets / dog and cat beds / cages / food.

Forever Homes /  because you are our real reward... At Last!

And Last but not least of all these are all, The DVM's who have ever Volunteered or worked at Spay / Neuter shelter! They chose to be Veterinarian's to help animal's as a profession.
But have dedicated their lives to the simple cause of prevention...an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cures. Saves Money and Saves Lives... I wish the rest of us could learn from your  years of college and experiences. And no it doesn't always end as we hope and pray for, but we must continue because it is in, "Us All"... to hold the lost ones in our hearts and  keep on trying for the ones who have yet to be saved.
  I Thank you all for the many travels of a dog or cat from the streets of, My Hometown, to the streets, pastures, and endless green fields to run in, of : A Forever Home... Where dog can be... just a happy simple dog.... with a family who watches over them and loves them...

Decision 2012 Contest (Animal Planet)

http://animal.discovery.com/decision-2012/   

Hi  All

     Just few words to ask everyone to cast your vote on animal planet for "Thumper". She is a tiny black and white papillon mix born with only 2-hind legs. Her breeder no longer wanted her around the other dogs, he was trying to sell, so he put her in a carrier and dumped her at a local shelter. Which I might add is better than dumping them in the streets.She has taught me so much about the " Heart of a Dog", than I could ever imagine!
    At first after I adopted her, I was set on getting her some wheels, so she could get around better...
But I soon learned that the wheels were much too heavy for her tiny body. They made her fall over and she would get this really puzzled look on her little face like, "What are you doing to me, I thought you loved me?"
Most everyone that meets her for the 1st time, says the same thing...she needs a wheelchair!
     I say little Thumper, needs only love to fill her heart. Because we look at her and  her disability...she looks at herself as just another dog, a little different maybe but  still just as big as the other dogs.So please help her to win this contest...you can vote once a day and it only takes a few minutes of your time. Help "Thumper", to overcome the 4-legged dogs! Because like her, "You Can"
ps. Thanks
 

Not all Dog's are what we expect, neither are Human's (Humane?)hummm...conundrum

     My  experiences through my work took me many places, where dogs lived. Through this I became acquainted with many different breeds of dogs. All different, just like people you have to take the time to get to really know them. ( Co-habitate)...Some pretty, some cute, some ugly, some smart and some just plain dangerous.Most of the dogs I met reflect on their owners as to their dispositions. But,  "Never, count on that"!! Dogs are dogs..., and left alone with there instincts and some guidance, usually turn out pretty Great! But there's always the unexpected responses that leave us in a world of trouble's.
    It's not too pretty or cute when anyone gets bit or attacked by a dog, but it is their only defense and their instincts are to protect their home and masters.These are natural instincts, not ones you have to encourage by teasing or playing rough, or teaching them to catch things like other animals. They do need training but it should be to control them, not to make them mean or dangerous! They are suppose to be treated as "Family Pets" in order to socialize with people. A "Mean Dog", is a dead dog under most social conditions. There has to be rules to protect the people? But What about the rules for protecting  animals? When I started this story, my intent was to tell you a Rottweiler story, but now I think I'm being re-directed  to the conditions and rules to control animals.
     Let's explore this for a minute...#1- all dogs must be kept in a fenced yard, enclosure, or on a leash...( This law provides for the protections of people)...only sometimes. Translated this means, I can feel safe knowing that I have left my dog chained to a tree or a dog house ( because Law #2 says you must provide shelter from the elements for your pet) or he's in his dog pen. And he won't be able to bite anyone... all day...for weeks and months, everyday while I'm at work. Every day I feed him, water him, and give him time off the chain or out of the pen... Then I put him back up for another work-week. Dog pens are not animal cages, they are es capable too if not made from sturdy materials.. I have seen dogs chew through 2x6's.
  What happens to this dog? The dog you Love and care for, when you are away?
  Your dog will defend his territory. Why? Because you are not there to tell him what he should do. Most dogs that feel threatened by a stranger, will react by running away a short distance and then bark and growl to warn them away. And most times this works with adults...But what about the children who don't know any better, than to want to play with the dog, just like their own family dog? If you have your dog chained or caged please make sure you check the enclosure, chain and collar for any weaknesses. Constant lunging, can cause these to break and your chained dog is now loose on the approaching child...

1-your dog has just broke his chain and it scared him...

2-the approaching child is scaring him...

3-your dog is use to protecting his 15' or 20' area

4-your not home

5- the parents of the child are not watching their child either?

6-your dog winds up in the pound for biting a child...Why? Because he just did what you trained him to do...
Protect his 15'-20' home from an approaching stranger.

7- depending on how bad the attack was....will determine whether or not your dog will be put to "Death"

(In  most severe cases the dog loses)! People tend to want to avoid Law Suits so they opt. to kill the animals.
I must add that this procedure was done in the "Old days", to avoid the possibility of transmitting rabies. And the dog's head was sent for testing. But now days medicine has discovered that the animal can be quarantined for 10-days, and observed for symptoms. * There is no cure for rabies...only Preventatives... Have your animals vaccinated... Just my opinion, but your child would prefer you choose the 2nd option.



Confucius says: The only "Good Dog", has a "Good Owner "! One that protects him from the "Laws".
Confused says: I'm still confused as to "Why"? Our Pet Laws don't include instruction manuals...

 Parents and Pet Owners "Beware"!
     Just because your dog has never offered to bite a child, or anyone else, doesn't mean he won't. Too many times I've heard..." My dog would never bite a child". And if he does I'll shoot him!
     Now I don't suppose that the dog actually knows what his owner has in store for him, if he bites a child? And I for 1 sure hope he never finds out either! A dog bites mostly from fear and biting is their only defense, especially if they don't know the person approaching (running up) , touching (trying to pet or hug them as children do.) Because a child does not know the dangers in life and view all things with an open hearts. For this reason parents must be especially aware of  all the dangers  that they may face, and stay vigilant with them, Watch them as a Mama dog watches her pups. Protect them from strange animals, strange people and even passing cars. And Pet owners must stay just as vigilant with their pets. Kids love animals, and they will be teaching your children some very important lessons in Life... How to care...How to Love...and be Loved right back..Your children will laugh, play and cry with their own pets and they need them too...It's your job to teach them to "Beware of Strangers" people and animal's. Pet's are a part of your family and just a bite is a lot different than an actual attack. Have the wisdom to know the difference! I hope your children don't have to wonder about you when you shoot the Family dog? Or if their next. "Being safe," is a better feeling, than being sorry...
     I knew a man once who, when i was but a child. I saw him beat a horse in the head with a 2x4... and maybe it taught me a lesson that I carry with me to this day... as I stood there looking at the blood running down the face of my favorite animal, I cried! Daddy...Daddy please, please, Stop, Stop...but too late the damage was done, there was no Wisdom in his choice and my feelings were forever changed.....for him.

 As for me? I still have the love of, "The Horse".


Confucius says: "Think before you Act"
confused says:   " Cruelty of any kind, is not "Kind"

     Here is a story about a dog (Perro), I called Brownie. I came across Brownie in the coarse of my volunteer work at the local Animal Clinic. He was a small brown and black mix breed with long hair. Hard to tell what, maybe Shepard/Chow mix . He was brought into the clinic for boarding because his owner had fallen ill. We were to board him for an unknown time(hopeful for the owners recovery).Brownie was not very happy of the new arrangements and was quite the "Bad Dog"! So for 3-days I fed him by poking dog food under the gate of his kennel. He would lunge,growl, snap and bite at me if I did anything else...? I soon realized that Brownie did  not speak English...Normally I have pretty good communcation skills with animals, but I wasn't getting much response from Brownie. You don't speak Spanish...your not my friend!Grrrufff... So for the next few days I spoke my little bit (poquito) of Redneck Spanish to him...now I'm getting this puzzled response??? but at least I had his attention...
     After about a week I finally manage to get a leash on Senor Brownie and I discovered his bark was worse than his bite. Once on the leash I walked with him quite sometime and he seemed truly grateful for the outside. Sun, fresh air and "Oh yes!", the green grass to roll in. Our progress for the next week was amazing to say the least, He knew if he let me put his leash on he would get to go outside for awhile, so we began a slow bond, and our communication skills improved with every day that passed.
     After about 3- weeks, I came in to do my volunteer work one day and Brownie was gone... To my surprise, they had released him to Animal Control for euthanasia, because his owner had to be placed in a nursing home and He was too"Bad", for a normal Adoption. I Plead Brownie's case and agreed to adopt him, because I knew "His Bark was Worse than his Bite". This could be the end of the Story....But it's not...
     I took Brownie home with me, knowing how he was I had to warn my nephews of his attitudes and to "Beware!" , which is something I feel is important with all situations involving kids and animals...BEWARE and Teach them Both Well, hopefully to keep them both safe from each other!
     One day not long after, my nephew (then around age 5) came over to my house to visit, as I watched him through the window, crossing the yard and then to the fence I saw Brownie spot him...off he went chasing my nephew, Who is now screaming my name, jumping yelling and waving his hands in the air at Brownie... I kept yelling...No....No don't.....and Brownie bit him...too late... As I reached them to check my nephew's injury's I soon realized, both were OK... sigh Relieved. I saw that Brownie had not bitten into him only grabbed his hand, as he waved it around while he was screaming, and only skinned it a little bit (poquito). I told my nephew that it has always been my experience, "That you cannot out-run a dog!', So ....Stop..don't act frightened...don't wave your hands in the air or put them out to the dog...because they will bite them! So he agreed that he understood, what I was trying to teach him and off he went to show Mommy his war wounds.She comforted him as well, knowing that all in all, It's a good "Lesson Learned". She knew that I love my Nephew's as well, as my Animal's and that I would only try to teach them, what was in their best interest for their Life ahead.
"Boy was I wrong...!!" not about the advice but about Brownie...
     One day not long after this event, I looked up to see my nephew coming again, so I quietly watched as he made his approach....he came through the fence....Brownie spotted him....He stopped...called Brownie calmly...Brownie kept coming at him....he stood firm....no screaming....he started up with his hands, then remembered better and shoved them in his pockets... Brownie kept coming.... my nephew then turned his back to him, still calm and refusing to run...and  Brownie bit him in the butt!..The End Right!!!
      Naw... I have to tell you I added addtional advice for my nephew..., start carrying cookies in his pockets when he came to visit me and Brownie...soon he had Brownie eating from his hands too...Again Brownie's bite wasn't as bad as his bark...Only his English.

Confucius says:  Learn to  (Co-"Habitat'e) with your Environment". OK... so this isn't a real word, but it should be! Animals should not be killed simply because they will bite children ...Anymore than children should be killed because they bite children too! That comes under "Parenting  and Behavior Skills".  Watch...Teach...and Learn...!

Confused  says: "Always carry Cookies!"

     


 

     Am I not the only one, who thinks Life is soooo confusing? There's an old saying that says: "  Get Off the Fence!!!"  I think it came from politics. Or maybe my Uncle, yelling at me because he didn't want to have

to fix the fence from us kids playing on it. Anyway I'm still stuck on the relevance of Politics and Animal issues.

So I have to mention a few more thoughts...sorry, maybe I'll be able to get back to the real Dog Tales soon! 

     Maybe you can help me with my choices?

Pro- Abortion- the right to decide what you do with your own person...

Pro-Life- the right to Live and protect the Lives of others and in others... 

Pro-Euthanasia- the right to humanely dispose of the suffering and distressed...People and Animals....Puppies and Babies...(Government and Taxes)

Pro- Death Penalty the right to humanely euthanize those who inflict suffering on others...(More Government and more Taxes).

Pro- Less Government the right to freedom, to make your own choices. (Less Taxes).

Pro- Less Taxes the right to not have to pay for the results of other peoples choices. (Less taxes and Less Government).

Pro- Choice  Is the rights of  Freedom to choose.the difference between Right and Wrong

Pro-Religion is the right to worship your own God and hopefully make the right choices in Life

Pro-Government/Taxes/ and Euthanasia is because we make the wrong, "Choices ", We must make sacrifices..., or must We?

     All this leads me to wonder, if sometimes, maybe God thinks, He made the wrong Choice in us? Armageddon/Euthanasia...? But then I think, No my God is Forgiving/ Kind/ and Loving...

and in the Hearts of us all, we are created in his image, we do have the ability to, Embrace the Good, be Kind to Others and Forgive the Bad...   

Confucius: Is still thinking.....

Confused: Is getting off the fence (before uncle sees me:)...  

Question: Are animal issues relative to politics?

      I think everything in life is relative to the Big Picture. So where do you really stand on pro-choice? Some things are brought to us through tradition, such as : The idea that if you have puppies or kittens around your house that you do not want, you can take them to the country, and dump them on a farm, they always need more animals... and if you put them out there they will get really good homes...Yeah Right!!! Somewhere along the way, that stopped working....populations of people grew and the numbers of pets being discarded grows every day. Well... now, that's grown into,"It's illegal to dump unwanted pets". So we have created a legal way to dispose of them, by dropping them at the Animal Controls ( funded through tax $), There they have only 2 ways to escape....1- getting adopted ( slim ). These are Mutts People...Stop breeding them!!! And for all you special "Dog Breeder's out there, Do you have any idea? "How many purebreds dogs wind up here too?" Here's a little advice, if you don't....Search Petfinder....search Petango or just visit your local Animal Control, and get a reality  check. The other escape we have designed for them is euthanasia, (Death by lethal injection)...also designed to dispose of unwanted criminals...another political issue, (Death Penalty). So I say animal issues, are closely related to politics....choices...as well as, What's the right thing to do? Should others force us to do the right thing through laws and ordinances? Pro-Choice or Pro-Life...?  Pro-Euthanasia / Pro- Death Penalty, there seems to be a lot of conflicting ideals between us human's, but again I'm just guessing this is all part of the design of things much greater than I. And I believe we all do have the given right, to make the right choice and "Do the"Right Things" If all these other Pro's seem right..., then it seems that we should legalize sterilization for human's as well as pets...

 Confucius says: He don't have much to say about politics, He's leaving this one up to Confused...
 Confused says:  Just live life through your soul...and your heart and you won't fall far from God's path...
 Oh Yeah! ...And Spay and Neuter....almost forgot...

                                                                                   

 

Story 1- ( Mama Chow)

     One day during the coarse of my routine, I came across a Chow dog who had given birth to her pups, in the roots of a huge Banyan tree. I left dog food for them but the ( mama chow ) did not appear friendly at all. She would make a large circle out, when i would approach, circling around growling and snarling... coming back closer to see what I was doing around her pups. I came back after work for a few days to leave food for them and everyday was the same, ( Mama Chow ) would growl and snarl and circle back, forcing me to move away from the pups. Curious of their situation, I asked the caretaker of the property, " Who they belonged to? And He told me they were dumped and left wild. The owners of the properties had asked him to poison them, since they were too wild to catch...:( These types of situations always sadden me, so I offered to help and asked for some time to work with the Mama and her pups in hopes of befriending them enough to catch and find new homes for them, hopefully before they met their demise, from  a different means, than God had intended...(* It is not legal to poison, shoot or injure an animal, unless they are attacking humans or livestock.), the caretaker gladly agreed to give me some time.    
     So every day for a week, I went to feed them and every day the same...growling...snarling...circling, no change for Mama Chow, but the pups were getting friendly enough so I could pick them up now. So I devised a plan to trap ( Mama Chow ). I brought hamburger, chicken and more dog food for the attempt. I left the back of my SUV open, placed all the pups inside with some food and then I hid behind some bushes waiting for the Mama to make her circle...growling...snarling...circling...OK! here she comes back... waiting...waiting, OK she's moving closer now...she's up and in with the pups...SLAM the hatch....
Gotcha!!! OK yes!!! This is great right? All my hard work payed off, I finally had them...No!!! Oh no!!!  How do you drive an SUV with a snarling....growling ( Mama Chow ), who is now eating your car?


Confucius says : "If you can't teach an old dog new tricks...Leave it alone."
Confused says:  " If you find an old dog  in your SUV... unload the pups and rethink your position."
     
 
     

Introducton

  Hi! It's me yep, sometimes known as confused, but that's OK I'm told I'm related to that little Chinese man known as Confucius.
     I wish to express some views relating to Animal rescue, a passion I have had for most of my life. These tales do not always have a happy endings, but are hard lessons, learned from the heart. My efforts are directed, to hopefully  improve animal awareness in others. Too many abuses occur from not knowing what to do or not caring enough to do anything. We all should make efforts care about the results of our actions upon others...To include the abuse of Animals...We must do more!!!
     If you see a young child lost in a store, Do you leave them, to be abducted/raped and killed?  Or do you...do the right thing and help him find his parents? It's a "No Brain-er"!  You see? We really don't have a choice in whats right and wrong...right is the only way, if you care for others. You will help the child find their way Home...unless you are the  abuser...The message is the same for Animals...Be Ware...These tales are meant to teach lessons and may contain graphic details... 




Story 1 will be of What I call ( Mama Chow )
Confucius Say's: "If you can't teach an old dog new tricks....Leave them alone"