so, i rescued this dog...

[noludoru]

You know, I'm good with that. The name-calling, that is. I have this feeling that I wont lose even a bit of sleep over it.

As for the back story, well, it can be summed up by my signature. But if you want a horror story go read Mach's threads. Then come back and tell me you think I'm a meanie. If you have the stomach for it after that.

 

[Beanie]

I'm glad you saved a life Suzzie, but I myself would not pull a dog that I could not get vet care for and keep for an indeterminate amount of time until he found a home. I volunteer at a no-kill shelter, and I have also worked in a kill shelter before. Take it from me, it can take a LONG time to find a home for an old dog, because most people do not want old dogs. Sometimes you get lucky though; for example an old black lab mix that was returned to us from 11 years ago because his people decided to move to Switzerland. It only took about two months to get him into a foster home. That was luck.

IAWTC
and I'm pretty sure that's what Mach was getting at too. Though phrased in a, um, different way.

 

[Jules]

Well, what goes around comes around... I don't want to be called names so I try to refrain from that.

And whatever happened with Mach.... I don't think it belongs in this thread.

 

[Buddy'sParents]

Well, what goes around comes around... I don't want to be called names so I try to refrain from that.

So if I called you a meanie for not responding to me in chat you wouldn't call me names back?

 

[Babyblue5290]

Wow, a couple people that apparently missed much of the back story and are jumping to conclusions and judgments. My oh my.

wow, look at that sarcasm. Very nice, and needed.

Well, what goes around comes around... I don't want to be called names so I try to refrain from that.

And whatever happened with Mach.... I don't think it belongs in this thread.

Exactly.

There's apparently no "let the past be past" or "rise above the low-life" motto to this thread.

 

[Buddy'sParents]

Hmm. I am not referring to the past as in years ago... I am referring to the most recent guns blazing posts she's made which have been rude and judgmental and uncalled for. Sometimes people DO need to be called out and it needs to be brought to their attention that they are out of line, which is what I did.

Sometimes people just need to STOP before being so judgmental.. which was my whole point as you will see if you read what I wrote. It all really does make sense and there is a point to it.

 

[Babyblue5290]

There may have been a point to your post (I'm too lazy to go back to read for that point, I'll do it in the morning), and this is NOT just aimed at you BP, it's at all the people in this thread (A LOT of you) who are really getting mean. The consistent name calling and just, down right mean spirited bickering from most of the people on this thread is really uncalled for, IMO at least. It doesn't show a good side of Chaz members at all. In fact, it makes you all look really really mean, IMHO. And I KNOW you guys aren't that mean, but that's how it comes across in this thread. And I for one just don't like it. Not that my one opinion really matters that much, it's just what I see.

Even if Mach was a complete jerk in a recent thread, I understand feeling hurt or angry by whatever she said, but does that really mean you are justified in your name calling? Do you really think it's ok to lower yourselves to her standards? What happened to rising above the idiots in this world?

Just my opinion honestly.

 

[shadowfacedanes]

Blah blah blah. Here's a simple solution...if the person comes on acting like an asshat and catches heat for it, let THAT PERSON defend themselves because they're the one that opened up the can of worms.

But it's real noble to come to Mach's defense...it may actually become a full time job because this thread wasn't just a fluke.

 

[Babyblue5290]

Blah blah blah. Here's a simple solution...if the person comes on acting like an asshat and catches heat for it, let THAT PERSON defend themselves because they're the one that opened up the can of worms.

But it's real noble to come to Mach's defense...it may actually become a full time job because this thread wasn't just a fluke.

See THAT is the attitude I'm talking about. I don't know what Mach did, and I am NOT excusing whatever it is, it's the constant name calling and general bitchyness all of you are showing that I hate! You guys seriously think that's appropriate!!?? Obviously you think it's fine, otherwise you wouldn't continue to attack EVERYONE who disagrees with your horrible behavior in this thread, even if they weren't rude about it.

Whatever, continue acting like little brats. I can so see why some people left. The childish banter really get's old.

I'm done. I won't enter this thread again and you guys can continue to mock and name call all you want.

 

[xpaeanx]

angry thread jacking aside, How's the dog doing? Did you find a home/rescue group/ long term foster?

 

[shadowfacedanes]

She started it.

*snort*

FWIW, I didn't personally come into this thread hoping to see Mach make some absurb post so I could blast her for the things she's done/said in the past.

My posts in this thread had to do with THIS thread.

SHE brought the attitude and ruffled the feathers, so like I said, what she got in return was due to her.

But anyways, who really gives a ****? The thread is about Suzzie pulling a dog that would've otherwise been killed, and I think that's honorable. Maybe it wasn't a well thought out decision, but ya know, she is asking for advice now and instead of coming in with her chip on her shoulder, perhaps Mach should've given advice. Then we wouldn't be in this little rut.

whatev..

 

[noludoru]

The consistent name calling and just, down right mean spirited bickering from most of the people on this thread is really uncalled for, IMO at least. It doesn't show a good side of Chaz members at all. In fact, it makes you all look really really mean, IMHO. And I KNOW you guys aren't that mean, but that's how it comes across in this thread.

........nope, I'm definitely that mean. Sorries BB. Plenty of the other posters in here aren't, but I'm squarely in the category of "big fat meanie."

See THAT is the attitude I'm talking about. I don't know what Mach did, and I am NOT excusing whatever it is, it's the constant name calling and general bitchyness all of you are showing that I hate! You guys seriously think that's appropriate!!??

Yep. See above.

Certainly, certainly not in all situation, but frankly... Mach does this crap ALL THE TIME. I am sick of it. I wish she'd STFU or leave Chaz.

If it was some random poster who said that, of course we would politely correct them. But when it's a poster with such a tangled, nasty history who is being self-righteous and hypocritical - not to mention WRONG, completely wrong and horrible - I definitely feel that it is fine to be equally horrible back.

But, as I said, I'm not exactly a paragon of virtue. I'm not even particularly kind. So you can feel free to take my opinion with a grain of salt.

 

[smkie]

I had a cat that showed up at the kennels, my boss told me to get rid of her, for she scared his fancy pigeons and they wouldn't come down to eat. I took her home and she stayed in the kitchen cabinet for a couple months, coming out only to eat drink use the litter box when all was quiet and everyone was asleep. I had that cat for another 14 years. She did come out eventually, when she was ready, and met us in her own time. No one pressed her, we just went about our business. SHe would tap you with her paw and them rub the top of her head with her paw, her request to be loved. GIve it time. Lots of time, and don't rush the old boy. He has had his heart broken maybe mutlitple times, who knows what he is thinking and feeling. I always figure it would take me a long time to, to trust again, i am just glad it didn't end like that for him. Your an angel.

 

[wcladymacbeth]

Where is Suzzie? I haven't seen her post anything since page 1 when she said she was going elsewhere to ask for advice. I hope she comes back to look at this thread to at least see that everyone ELSE supports what she's doing.

 

[Suzzie]

sorry, i ended up taking friday completely off work to get the dog and drive him all over for people wanting to see him, and the rest of the weekend too to relax!!

i am going to respond to everyone's PMs and give you a heartlifting update in a little bit... look for the thread called "Rescue Dog Update," I have to upload some pics and want to answer PMs first.

Thanks for everyone that's been so helpful, they were great suggestions. I was just a little freaked out by myself and yes, I am a very impatient person. And thanks for watching my back for me. My, how my little thread has grown while I was away!! This is the second dog I've rescued (interestingly, the 2nd intact one as well) and, well, as I said, I just freaked myself out and panicked when there really was no need to have done so.

Anyhoo, give me a half hour or so for my new thread!!

 

[smkie]

Looking forward to it!

 

[RD]

I just have to throw my .02 in here in response to Mach1girl.

At the beginning of this year, I pulled a dog from one of our local shelters. He was next in line to be PTS, he was a very good natured dog and I didn't want to see him die.

I brought him home with the possible intention of keeping him, but first and foremost I brought him home so he wouldn't get the needle. As it turned out, he wasn't the right fit for my household. I'm trying to rehome him and it's getting to the point where I would consider handing him over to a rescue with more experience in placing dogs.

Did I do the wrong thing by pulling him out of the shelter, just because I'm going to place him with someone besides me? At least he's alive... And at least the dog Suzzie rescued is alive... Save your judgments and harsh words for people who are harming dogs - she has just made a world of difference to this one, whether he stays with her or not.

 

[ihartgonzo]

Oh, Suzzie... I'm sorry you're having trouble placing the old guy. But, you're awesome for saving him, and I'm confident that he will find a great home soon. It sounds like he just really needs a lot of love, and treats, and TLC! I'm sure you can teach him that humans = good, in no time. : )

I can't wait for the uplifting update!

I completely agree with RD, and Suzzie. ANY dog, particularly a dog on death row, is blessed beyond belief to be taken in by either of these ladies... temporarily or permanently. It's not like they are taking the dogs in impulsively and dumping them off once they get tired of them, like their original owners most likely did. They are re-habbing them, training them, and giving them the time they need to find a perfect home. All from their own pocket, and their own time, and work. What is more selfless than that?

And, Mach, seriously... people in glass houses!

 

[Bahamutt99]

Wow. What a mess. (This thread, I mean.) If I said that I agreed it was a little short-sighted to "save" a dog that one couldn't keep until it was found a home -- and that if the dog's being intact was an issue, that could've been determined with one glance at his ass -- would you guys call me names, too? (And I'm not defending Mach because she's a Pit Bull person. Believe me, I don't agree with at least some of the things she's done.)

This is why I don't rescue or foster. I couldn't justify bringing an animal in that couldn't be reasonably assured of a stable spot at my house pending adoption. If having that belief makes me an asshat, so be it.

 

[Suzzie]

oh, i agree i was thinking more with my heart than my head - and the end result is that a dog was not murdered. Apparently some feel he should have been. I've got a few words to say about that which cannot be said on this board.

However, the issue of being intact - I don't commonly stick my hand in between dogs' rear legs. Does that make me weird? Apparently so, according to some of you.... I live between two animal shelters - both of which responsibly neuter/spay ALL dogs before they are put up for adoption. I agree, I was pretty naive to assume that all shelters were as responsible as the ones I have experience with. I was also naive to assume that the original owners were responsible, which I figured out about the same time I found out he wasn't fixed, that is, when I bathed him, felt his spine sticking out, hip bones protruding, the scabs all over his body, 2" nails, and his wheezing.

Blast away your whinings, I saved a life. And absolutely no one can take that away from me - or him! Your negative words do nothing but make you look like a fool. I still fully intend to open my Senior Dog Rescue one day when I have acerage - and I'll go NYAH NYAH NYAH all the way home to some of you "dog lovers." Perhaps if some of the stingy tightwads out there would open their homes to animals in need, those of us who are already stretched thin wouldn't have to rescue animals we have a hard time finding room for.

Have a GREAT day everyone - I know that Dougan/Bandit/Bentley is, and that's all that matters!