animal rescuers - resources - support

[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}}

[Andrew, Jr.]

Belle,

I love how the dog is smiling. And the cat looks like my Gabby. I rescued Gabby from a woman who's farm was taken over by the ASPCA. She was elderly, and really had a heart of gold, but had no mobility, and couldn't take care of any of her animals. And she had all kinds from cats, dogs, horses, pigs, cows, and even buffalo. Anyway, long story short, Gabby's mother was pregnant, and I got her from my vet. And that looks like her.:badg er::schn auzer:

Love,
Andrew


PS: No, don't give me a ton of links to look up. My ocd will be in overdrive...not like it is already (laughing).

[suebee]

Does anybody have any resources in regards to blind dogs: living with, training another dog to be their guide and companion...etc

[Andrew, Jr.]

Let me go look for a couple. I have a book.

[violaine]

cybersue, hallo.

maybe these will help:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...guide-dog.html

http://www.srdogs.com/Pages/agencies.html