animal rescuers - resources - support

[Linus]

Originally Posted by Inuus

Yes I watch Pitbulls and Parolees good show and I really like Rescue Ink thats a really cool show!

I'm curious about the Pitbulls and Paroless show. And I've never heard of Rescue Ink. What's that show about? We've been watching Dogs 101 and Cats 101. When we finally settle down (buy house) we want to get a few dogs and cats (after Bobcat passes since she has feline leukemia).

We've been using PetFinders to torture ourselves about what wants we want and what we look for (doesn't make sense to get an animal now since we'll be uprooting and moving to Los Angeles next year). Anyways, I'm rambling at this moment..

[Rook]

Rescue Ink is pretty cool..
Reminds me of Animal Cops, 'cept "Tougher"...
Motorcycle riding, tattooed tough guys go about Rescuing abused or neglected animals, place them after taking care..and Educating...
They really get peoples attention, cuz honestly, they don't look like someone you can jerk around *lol*


I love Dogs 101, and Cats 101...makes me wanna adopt most of the pets they discuss...
Most..
They do point out Flaws too...
Dog Whisperers ok, there are times I don't like certain training techniques..but ehh..to each their own
I do however find it hilarious/cute when they deal with Chihuahuas.....and Great Danes/ Mastiffs

[Rook]

I almost forgot..
Every year, Ferret Enthusiasts {aka Obsessed with Ferrets} gather at the Mother of all AFA-sponsored shows, The Buckeye Bash.
Think of it as the ferret version of Pedigree Dog show...or Eukanuba...
Purebreed ferrets, Rescue ferrets.. Show Ferrets competing against "Pet" ferrets.
Yep, ferrets have their own classifications, and sub-classes.
And depending on said classification is the Temperament...
I don't say breed because it's more Color-Fur-Markings than different "breed" altogether.
many people confuse DEW ferrets with Albino...
An albino looks like a demonic possessed Ferret....red eyes, white white white, with a hint of yellow (their natural Oils tint the fur)
a DEW (dark eye'd white) can have very black eyes, and in most cases, an Albino will be either Deaf, or the next mr. Magoo...
Sometimes both...
Cinnamons look like a semi-auborn haired Ferret, y'know,Cinnamon coloured....
Then there's Chocolate point, Sable & Silver...
anything else falls within those types...
Then there's the Markings...
A sable/chocolate/silver Mitt has a white "Bib" under the neck, and their paws have white mitts...
You'll know you have a Silver or a Sable panda when they reach age 3, and "Blow" their Silver, salt+pepper colored Fur, and become close to a DEW

Many people mistake the Seasonal changes for weight issues...
In Autumn, they oftentimes Pack on the Pudge and start growing "Fluffy" fur, by winter, quite a few (Especially Males) look like they Pigged out, and gained considerable weight...

Males are also Twice as big as a female, normally...
In the Shows, some Markings are disqualification-prone...
Blaze, Angora, and sometimes Badgers....
Biting a Judge is instant Disqualify...
and believe me, the Owners have tried every Lame excuse to get their Ferret pardoned....
My fave has been
"Im terribly sorry, Puffins NEVER did this before, He must be nervous, please please give us a second chance, he's due for Breeding soon."
right, sir, he just out of the blue decided my Judge ribbon looked tasty and clamped on my thumb...gotcha

Here's a few Rescue Links [some are no-kill]
http://www.ferretfriends.org/

http://ferretfriends.tripod.com/

{Yes, the following Link is Anonymous...Ferrets are Illegal to own in the state of California...People still do, and "quietly" share ferre-friendly links, vet names etc}
http://www.ferretsanon.com/

http://www.ferret-fact.org/

http://theeducatedferret.net/default.aspx

http://www.furryferretrescue.org/

http://www.ferretguardian.org/

http://www.ferretsunlimited.org/

http://www.hofa-rescue.org/

i don't provide Breeder websites, because I advocate Adoptions, there's plenty that need a Loving home...
But, if you want to Fork over between 350-500 $ U.S. [depends on Coloring, and Purpose of purchase*Pet/Breeding*], feel free to contact me for a Reputable Breeder..not a backyard one.

[Inuus]

I like dogs 101. Great show for people not that educated on certain breeds. Helps them make an informed decision when picking out a breed. Same for cats 101 although in truth Im just not a cat person. NOT that I havent rescued and helped cats...just prefer dogs

[Blaze]

Thank you Rook, I ferret board for people going on human vacation, lol. And they always have lots of questions for me when they come back from vacation. SO now I can hook them up with the links that you have provided.

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Originally Posted by Linus

I'm curious about the Pitbulls and Paroless show. And I've never heard of Rescue Ink. What's that show about? We've been watching Dogs 101 and Cats 101. When we finally settle down (buy house) we want to get a few dogs and cats (after Bobcat passes since she has feline leukemia).

We've been using PetFinders to torture ourselves about what wants we want and what we look for (doesn't make sense to get an animal now since we'll be uprooting and moving to Los Angeles next year). Anyways, I'm rambling at this moment..

Pitbulls and Parolees is about a woman who runs a pitbull rescue I wanna say in Arizona, she hires parolees to help her run her rescue, basically giving both the dogs and parolees a second chance all the way around, she is VERY strict on how she runs her rescue and who she allows to adopt a pitbull from her. Some of the parolees she has had working for her have turned their life around, some prolly not.

Rescue Ink, is a bunch of tattooed big guys who go help rescue dogs from bad situations.


http://animal.discovery.com/tv/pitbulls-and-parolees/


http://channel.nationalgeographic.co...d/all/Overview

[violaine]

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/IN86.html

Who We Are:

We are an animal control facility as well as an animal shelter. The mission of the Department is to work in partnership with the community to address problems associated with pet overpopulation, to promote responsible pet ownership and to enhance the health and safety of the community through the adoption of pets and the enforcement of ordinances and laws regarding animal-related issues.


hi. the link i posted above is not in my county, but we view johnson county animal control shelter as a "model" shelter [more on that later with regard to the shelter work i am doing in my own neighbouring county].

i thought i'd share the info on sugar-free candy and gum during the holiday season.

[Diavolo]

Some of you know that I do rescue work. I work with the parent club to help transport Doberman Pinschers throughout the State of California. I'm part of the underground railroad. My first transport resulted in two red Dobes making it to their destination. Unfortunately, I had already fallen in love so I went back the following weekend and brought home Rita. I've done many other successful runs. I was asked to foster a big blue male several weeks after I lost my beloved Beauregard. That mission was also a failure and Bubba now sleeps at me feet. They are both hillbilly Dobermans that needed somebody to see their potential. They found that when I met them.

I have many friends who work breed specific rescues, Boxers, Pits, Sled Dogs, Danes, Rotts and GSDs. My point is that many of the breed clubs have vibrant rescue networks. If only people who belonged to the parent clubs and had contracts bred dogs, there wouldn't be an issue. Responsible breeders always take back their dogs. The problem is irresponsible people breeding and/or not fixing their pet quality animals. Responsible breeders look for temperment, soundness, health and conformation. If that was all that was occurring out there the pet world would be a better place for pets, owners and rescue workers. People who think they're going to make money breeding animals are the problem. A responsible breeder will tell you that in reality it's not a money making proposition, it's done for the love of the breed.

[violaine]

[QUOTE=Diavolo;12968]Some of you know that I do rescue work. I work with the parent club to help transport Doberman Pinschers throughout the State of California. I'm part of the underground railroad. My first transport resulted in two red Dobes making it to their destination. Unfortunately, I had already fallen in love so I went back the following weekend and brought home Rita. I've done many other successful runs. I was asked to foster a big blue male several weeks after I lost my beloved Beauregard. That mission was also a failure and Bubba now sleeps at me feet. They are both hillbilly Dobermans that needed somebody to see their potential. They found that when I met them.

hi there diavolo dobermans are the sweetest dogs ever the dobie rescue group i recently worked with [described in a previous entry] were so professional and close-knit. after my experience with this particular group of people with whom i keep contact and now feel bonded, i consider myself very fortunate to have their trust across the board. integrity - from the founder of the rescue, all the way to the "underground railroad" sure does reinforce their reputation.

my dobie of thirteen years was blue. people make comments all of time about that when his photo is shown. thank you for helping beautiful dobermans, diavolo




I have many friends who work breed specific rescues, Boxers, Pits, Sled Dogs, Danes, Rotts and GSDs. My point is that many of the breed clubs have vibrant rescue networks.

absolutely

If only people who belonged to the parent clubs and had contracts bred dogs, there wouldn't be an issue. Responsible breeders always take back their dogs. The problem is irresponsible people breeding and/or not fixing their pet quality animals. Responsible breeders look for temperment, soundness, health and conformation. If that was all that was occurring out there the pet world would be a better place for pets, owners and rescue workers. People who think they're going to make money breeding animals are the problem. A responsible breeder will tell you that in reality it's not a money making proposition, it's done for the love of the breed.

i am in accordance with your comments!

best,
belle

[Andrew, Jr.]

There was a feral cat group living in the habitat behind my community. I feed them, and I have put out an old igloo cat/dog house with warm blankets in it for them.

Then one day...one of the old bitties in my neighborhood called animal control. Everything was taken, and my cats were gone. These two single straight women who have nothing better to do with their lives than create havoc, and cause pain, destroyed some beautiful creatures. I don't wish evil upon them, but I also don't wish them well either.

I still miss my furkids. They were so gentle. And loving. No wonder people have such problems. Sheesh.

Andrew

[violaine]

http://www.maddiesfund.org/Grant_Gui...er_Grants.html

andrew, the above link/resource makes me think of you.

some of the info on the maddie's fund page, like if you go to the "funded projects" tab, and then click on "the shelter pet project" for starters, offers a little inspiration.

isn't that dog on the front just smiling?

are you familiar with the HB1468?

http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/b...=HB&docno=1468

i have so very many resources that i am going to post them slowly instead of going link happy happy

{{andrew}}