tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post4059464296467004883..comments2024-03-10T04:53:21.242-04:00Comments on Life In Dogs: A to Z of #Dog Rescue: FAQ No. 2 — #atozchallengeGuilie Castillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-79837490851190926632016-04-24T14:25:43.474-04:002016-04-24T14:25:43.474-04:00Aw, Yolanda, no worries... I'm glad you came b...Aw, Yolanda, no worries... I'm glad you came by, and I totally understand about the busyness... I'm so, so far behind I'll be spending all of May catching up on all the posts I've missed from awesome bloggers. Ah, well. Something to look forward to, right? ;)Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-63038170680385552242016-04-24T14:24:23.455-04:002016-04-24T14:24:23.455-04:00I've heard about the cream cheese solution, De...I've heard about the cream cheese solution, Debbie, but I've never tried it... One of our dogs has completely wised up to the whole pill thing; she'll even turn up her nose at the crushed bits rolled in softened liverwurst — so maybe the time has come :D Thank you for that!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-44605942198251880772016-04-24T14:22:03.824-04:002016-04-24T14:22:03.824-04:00Your comment made my day, Debbie. I've seen th...Your comment made my day, Debbie. I've seen this reaction in many prospective adopters, and I've always felt guilty for not being able to explain it properly. I'm glad this post gave you some insight as to the hows and whys :) Thank you so, so much for sharing your experience with me.Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-14905617190532607182016-04-24T14:02:27.438-04:002016-04-24T14:02:27.438-04:00Oh, Lee, how awful—and how lucky they've been ...Oh, Lee, how awful—and how lucky they've been to find you. Finding homes for them is another story... Ha, the story of our lives, eh? ;) I can't imagine the desperation of a dog or cat as they watch their humans driving away. The confusion, the despair... Ok. Let's talk about something else. Something nice. Like, for instance, how WONDERFUL it is to find your name in the comments :) Thanks for coming by!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-45835597718536815892016-04-24T13:58:33.560-04:002016-04-24T13:58:33.560-04:00Animals... Their honesty, their absolute lack of u...Animals... Their honesty, their absolute lack of ulterior motives, their unconditional loyalty, their living always in the moment... Without a doubt, much superior to us. Glad to find a fellow non-people-person :)Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-6681961377996442872016-04-24T13:56:59.289-04:002016-04-24T13:56:59.289-04:00Keith, you made me laugh out loud :D Yes, pâté de ...Keith, you made me laugh out loud :D Yes, pâté de campagne will do nicely—better than liverwurst since, as you so timely point out, it's lovely on toast. Assuming the dogs leave enough. Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-69017354084332894342016-04-24T13:55:12.583-04:002016-04-24T13:55:12.583-04:00Oh, Ann, I hear you... Three of the dogs we have w...Oh, Ann, I hear you... Three of the dogs we have we ended up keeping because we weren't convinced they'd get the care and respect they need in the homes they were supposed to go to. Not that they were bad or cruel or neglectful (they wouldn't have made it past the first application if they'd been any of those things), but these dogs had... special needs. One was (is, still) so afraid of humans it took us a full <i>year</i> before we could touch her. Even today—it'll be 4 years in Sept that we got her off the street—she approaches only under the most dire of circumstances (fireworks, thunder), and then only at just this side of arm's length. Make one move she doesn't expect and BAM, she's gone. The family that wanted her has children. They wanted a dog to play with... Which is fine, and the parents were good dog people; they would've made a romping 6-month pup the happiest dog on Earth. But not this one. This one needed time, and respect, and space to renew her trust and feel safe again. I couldn't find anyone willing to give her that. No, let me rephrase: I couldn't find anyone <i>whom I trusted would be</i> willing to give her that. And so... Here we are :)Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-61889730503583636592016-04-24T13:47:46.984-04:002016-04-24T13:47:46.984-04:00Robin, YES—your first responsibility is to the one...Robin, YES—your first responsibility is to the one you've got. If bringing another dog into your family would upset the balance, whether financially or emotionally or whatever, then Do Not Do It. Older dogs do require so much more care, and you're an angel for making her your priority. She deserves it. And it makes me so, so happy to know she's in such great hands :)Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-6487104124707155732016-04-24T13:45:36.842-04:002016-04-24T13:45:36.842-04:00Ugh... Birgit, I hear you. I know people like your...Ugh... Birgit, I hear you. I know people like your friend, too, and it's hard to keep from wrapping my hands around their necks and just... squeeze :D Yes, breeding is Not Good. <i>Seriously</i> Not Good. And, who knows, maybe someday we'll get to the point where we understand that. Or we'll just become extinct. That would be a great solution, too... Though maybe not so much for dogs, eh? :(Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-25938916092667886242016-04-24T13:38:42.813-04:002016-04-24T13:38:42.813-04:00Thanks, Liz!Thanks, Liz!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-34457421852135665022016-04-24T13:38:07.668-04:002016-04-24T13:38:07.668-04:00Thank you for asking it, Jeffrey :) I'm glad y...Thank you for asking it, Jeffrey :) I'm glad you found these tidbits interesting.Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-43268830230319311182016-04-22T20:25:46.495-04:002016-04-22T20:25:46.495-04:00Great questions, wonderful answers. Sorry, I got b...Great questions, wonderful answers. Sorry, I got behind, a busy week. I know you understand. I'm amazed that you've kept up, but these posts are wonderful! Hey, it's the weekend. :)Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-91826972255466721462016-04-21T21:51:41.630-04:002016-04-21T21:51:41.630-04:00Giving pills to dogs can be challenging, that'...Giving pills to dogs can be challenging, that's for sure! Some still spit them out from chunks of food, so I found another solution: Philadelphia soft cream cheese. They usually lick it right off my finger and swallow it, pill included. ☺ <br /><br />I understand your objections to breeding. The rigid standards they subscribe to are ridiculous and often detrimental to the dogs' health. Many people here do go to a breeder to get a dog, but we also have many rescue organizations who bring dogs to Canada from as far away as South America. I met one today in fact, a cute little Terri-Poo who came from Kentucky. These organizations are all thorough when it comes to screening potential owners and that's a huge plus. Unscrupulous breeders will sell to anyone, no questions asked <br /><br />Love the happy dog video! ♥Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-81427299429629936762016-04-21T20:08:31.620-04:002016-04-21T20:08:31.620-04:00I remember a long time ago, I was thinking about a...I remember a long time ago, I was thinking about adopting a dog and I visited a shelter without having any idea about the adoption process. When I found out all what I would have to do to get a dog there, I felt like they were judging me on whether or not they thought I was "good enough" to get one of their dogs which put me off adopting. After reading this, it makes total sense and it is obviously about matching people with the right dog so they get their happy ever after. I wish I had asked them at the time why they were asking so many questions and wanting to do home visits.<br />DebbieRandom Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-68093120192783584552016-04-21T12:49:59.922-04:002016-04-21T12:49:59.922-04:00I live in a remote area, and people think that if ...I live in a remote area, and people think that if they dump their dogs (or their cats) the animals will survive on their own. Not true! I can't count how many strays have found their way to my door over the years. So sad and so in need of food and care. They usually stay unless I can find a good pet person to take them.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-515365906663161322016-04-21T04:17:12.603-04:002016-04-21T04:17:12.603-04:00I'm not a people-person either - but that is m...I'm not a people-person either - but that is mainly due to people being people. Cruelty, conditional love, selfishness, etc all bring the race down. Animals are definitely the superior being. Still loving your A to Z!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-71283214190898064562016-04-21T03:14:19.935-04:002016-04-21T03:14:19.935-04:00Our dogs accept pills in pâté de campagne. It seld...Our dogs accept pills in pâté de campagne. It seldom touches the sides, but when it does, the pate is of a sufficiently course consistency to (partly) hide the pills.<br />PS It's very nice on toast, too, for those occasions when the dogs don't need it for pills.<br /><br />Keith Channing A-Zing from <a href="http://keithkreates.com" rel="nofollow">http://keithkreates.com</a>Keith Channinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400352101352294048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-90585580012387986092016-04-20T22:16:00.107-04:002016-04-20T22:16:00.107-04:00I would have liked to say I could have answered so...I would have liked to say I could have answered so many of these questions but I learned much. <br />I'm a salesman at heart. However, I have that understanding about the shadow side of people. Vetting potential homes is important. This is my biggest experience with people. People will sign up for anything until they have to put a deposit down. It certainly says more about intent. <br />I had an expensive lab that was dumped. She was probably used as a breeder and no longer was profitable. I never gave her away. She was so neurotic when I got her from her neglect. I did not want her ever betrayed by anyone again. <br />I've given up visiting a lot of blogs. I'm mostly looking at new ones to follow during the year. Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-7347145665447458372016-04-20T22:02:36.739-04:002016-04-20T22:02:36.739-04:00That last video was precious. Part of me wants to ...That last video was precious. Part of me wants to rescue them all, but that isn't responsible or reasonable either. We have one dog now (and she's older)... a rescue dog... but due to her advanced age she seems to require so much more in keeping her healthy. It's no longer just annual shots. She has to have special dog food for her urinary tract, she gets frequent UTIs, bu doesn't have stones, so it's a mystery. She gets cranberry pills and dosaquin for her joints. It's a lot. I'd love to get another dog, but just can't afford one right now. You must take care of the one you've got!!!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-89597256822671431942016-04-20T21:27:28.033-04:002016-04-20T21:27:28.033-04:00Never apologize for liking animals more, my husban...Never apologize for liking animals more, my husband applauds you and so do I. Humans are the messiest, they ruin nature, abuse animals and people, so much. I have a friend who talks about loving animals and I know she does but when it comes to adopting a dog, she goes to a breeder for a pug. Now I love all animals but she spends the money to buy this pug and this pug has.....I can hear you scream, a bigger wardrobe than me. It has toys, dresses, blankets, at least 6 or 7 beds...you name this dog has it. Her last dog, a pug, had many medical issues that I know is due to the breeding of this poor dog. She had a pink dog carriage that she placed the dog in and walked it around because the dog would get so anxiety ridden it would pass out. I think this is wrong....so wrong....so, so wrong. I know her last dog couldn't breathe properly because of its snout and how it looks. If people can't pay or gripe that they have to pay to a rescue shelter, their hand s should be slapped. The rescue places are always struggling and the person should be wanting to pay this.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-60513034593292264132016-04-20T21:05:12.383-04:002016-04-20T21:05:12.383-04:00Lots of interesting things to ponder. Great post.
...Lots of interesting things to ponder. Great post.<br /><br />Liz A. from <a href="http://lawsofgravity.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><br />Laws of Gravity</a>Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115660076832707211.post-35572299067750528322016-04-20T20:47:51.628-04:002016-04-20T20:47:51.628-04:00Thanks for answering the question. Interesting to ...Thanks for answering the question. Interesting to see the different ways to give a dog the pills. I had no idea dogs could be that smart, as to start figuring out they are being tricked into eating the pills. I'll have to keep these bits of information to mind. Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com