tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post3215663986670845994..comments2024-02-28T23:27:13.346-08:00Comments on BAD RAP Blog: Pick me! - Choosing a foster dogTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17654993049959218916noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-49077337165417073492009-12-16T13:48:52.456-08:002009-12-16T13:48:52.456-08:00I have just started looking at your site and I mus...I have just started looking at your site and I must say what an awsome job you are doing for these dogs. I had a lab pit mix for 14 yrs great dog. Now I have 2 labs and am thinking about fostering a pit would you have any advise for me. My male lab is my baby and is very attatched to me and my female is very attatched to my wife. How would a foster fit into this mix?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-49396363274705164742009-11-21T08:19:05.615-08:002009-11-21T08:19:05.615-08:00Forgot to add: We've been getting a ton of spa...Forgot to add: We've been getting a ton of spam in our comments line-up, so are deleting anything that doesn't look like it's related to the topic at hand, especially if it's from an anonymous poster. Sorry to anyone who feels cut off. It's important to us to keep comments on track with the topic. For questions about this blog: contact@badrap.org<br /><br />Thanks!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-7846790310927664162009-11-21T08:14:35.158-08:002009-11-21T08:14:35.158-08:00Much love back to Indiana. I look forward to your ...Much love back to Indiana. I look forward to your column on kennel enrichment. Laurie. It's so needed during these crowded times. (will be in touch this weekend)<br /><br />Liz - thank you for thinking of the dogs at Christmas. Of course you can sponsor! Do you have a favorite? Let us know.<br /><br />Leigh - I'm sorely tempted to post info here about your girl Sugar but it would open the door to so many others who have favorite dogs that need a little extra advertising. You've given me an idea though - Let me think on logistics for a one-day special adoption post on this blog for Christmas orphans. Sending you both good adoption vibes in the meantime.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-84847896212922393492009-11-20T22:35:58.137-08:002009-11-20T22:35:58.137-08:00Donna,
Just sending out some LUVVVVV from Indiana....Donna,<br />Just sending out some LUVVVVV from Indiana.<br />Tell Mike to give Little man a big ole hug, Ps, tell him we named one of the dogs we have after him...LITTLE MAN, and he is just that Litty itty bitty!<br /><br />LaurieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-87390225771188900252009-11-20T15:28:01.129-08:002009-11-20T15:28:01.129-08:00I keep posting comments, and they are CONSTANTLY r...I keep posting comments, and they are CONSTANTLY rejected. I was giving you words of encouragement, I don't say anything controversial. In fact, I was asking about donating, but my comments are rejected. Love to know why.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-83103519625290706252009-11-20T12:23:47.783-08:002009-11-20T12:23:47.783-08:00I usually start my day with a click on the Bad Rap...I usually start my day with a click on the Bad Rap blog. Yesterday’s entry was particularly thought provoking, and a question that I’ve heard asked many times.<br /><br />If you are looking for a logical process to select dogs for fostering, I would argue that it’s not a logical process. It comes from your heart (but you know that).<br /><br />As for diverting resources from local dogs to high profile dogs, when you work with the high profile cases it benefits the local dogs as well. The work you and others did with the Vick dogs has turned public opinion around/upside down. The shelter where I volunteer took in 11 of the Vick dogs, and we are not the same. We were leaning towards pit-friendly, but now we are pit advocates. We still fault a dog, but we also fight for them as individuals. Vehemently. <br /><br />We took in 83 small breed dogs from a puppy bill bust in Arkansas (thanks, Scotlund). I don’t believe that has in any way diminished what we do locally. And you’d be appalled at the number of folks who ask innocently enough, “What’s a puppy mill?”<br /><br />So keep up the good work. The karma counts.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304293013670093540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-78817754616492674012009-11-20T11:48:22.040-08:002009-11-20T11:48:22.040-08:00Since I'm new here, I'm not going to make ...Since I'm new here, I'm not going to make any specific comments yet. I just wanted to say that I love your cause and your blog. You have one more fan/supporter. Twink!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14813357790467721660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-10272411086087287542009-11-20T06:42:35.308-08:002009-11-20T06:42:35.308-08:00Oh, Donna, Oh, Donna. That song is in my brain a ...Oh, Donna, Oh, Donna. That song is in my brain a lot these days. You're always ahead of the curve on all things - DOG / Pit Bull / Family / Miracles. All things move in a circle. Great post. Thank you. Same question sometimes asked online rescue community East Coast to West Coast and back again. Gonna rewrite parts and use for c&p answer, OK? Opened your blog today via RSS feed on way cool iGoogle! desktop. Cool as Feedjit. Please tell all your four leggeds hello. GHANDI and I are busy getting ready for FAMILY TAP roll out tomorrow @ 300 East. We haven't done a lot of official pr yet because word of mouth is strong. Want to - umm - make sure group of Pit Bulls and their guardians don't show up first time. Gotta be respectful of Cathy Coulter for being so generous. Later perhaps. With CMPD officer in attendance, natch. We'll keep you posted.One voice countshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144471319229260793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-53310496447282023622009-11-19T21:50:41.210-08:002009-11-19T21:50:41.210-08:00I have some recommendations for you if you need th...I have some recommendations for you if you need them! We have a couple that have been in the shelter for months. Almost unheard of here, they are usually euthanized. Most have been. <br /><br />Keep up the good work. <br /><br />This is off topic, but I didn't want to clutter your email any more than it already is - Is it possible for me to Sponsor one or two of your dogs once, as a Christmas gift?SCDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18390140935833841647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-43159522039589771252009-11-19T20:12:44.954-08:002009-11-19T20:12:44.954-08:00Thanks Mike!
Anons - Willem is in a compassion ho...Thanks Mike!<br /><br />Anons - Willem is in a compassion hold. He started fence fighting at the shelter during the crazy chaos of the morning cleaning routine and it did a number on his head. Not happy news. We're all heartbroken.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-49266419295963917342009-11-19T18:46:56.987-08:002009-11-19T18:46:56.987-08:00Thank God you kept the faith!! Yes it's been ...Thank God you kept the faith!! Yes it's been TEN years but look what you have accomplished!! It's a gigantic problem, but the tides are beginning to turn!! Mikey looks great and Maverick says hello :)Mike Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03819417861280572789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-27420893574983495912009-11-19T18:33:37.361-08:002009-11-19T18:33:37.361-08:00Now that the other anonymous has asked I would lik...Now that the other anonymous has asked I would like to know about Willem. I know sometimes things happen but I am hoping he's okay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-42866567970540083312009-11-19T16:51:26.273-08:002009-11-19T16:51:26.273-08:00Bust Dog news never gets old and always brightens ...Bust Dog news never gets old and always brightens my day. Here in Southwest Riverside County there is a shelter who has an automatic put down policy for unclaimed pitbulls. I work and foster with a pitbull rescue out of San Diego and therefore my sister has become very accustomed to the breed. This particular shelter advised my sister to find a better dog when she had inquired about adopting a pitbull she fell in love with there. I guess trying to pull dogs from shelters like those would be ideal because they have absolutely NO chance when they end up there. It's maddening. I asked the rescue that I foster for for help but they are busy enough in huge San Diego County. <br />Just recently, this same Southwest Riverside County Animal Shelter supported a police officers decision to shoot a pitbull, on its own property, who was a non-aggressive showdog, and in front of its family! I'm moving up towards you guys!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-60673884334714377912009-11-19T12:40:30.362-08:002009-11-19T12:40:30.362-08:00I wanted to pop by and thank you for commenting at...I wanted to pop by and thank you for commenting at my blog. I appreciate your input. <br /><br />Keep fighting the good fight.<br /><br /><a href="http://dogsdeservefreedom.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> DogsDeserveFreedom</a>DogsDeserveFreedomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01619788290016287585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-15003024983114478902009-11-19T10:36:46.851-08:002009-11-19T10:36:46.851-08:00Yawns? Never! Keep the stories coming!
And Diane,...Yawns? Never! Keep the stories coming!<br /><br />And Diane, while we may not be as awesome as Bad Rap (let's face it, who is?), I work with Forever Friends Humane Society, an all-breed rescue that saves LOTS of pit bulls.Heather Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315027717631291597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-47941379337599607462009-11-19T08:30:30.514-08:002009-11-19T08:30:30.514-08:00Oh Mikey, I think I'm in LOVE!!! What a beaut...Oh Mikey, I think I'm in LOVE!!! What a beautiful dog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-31807068258034246972009-11-19T08:23:55.207-08:002009-11-19T08:23:55.207-08:00Dina. Have faith - it took ten years to be able to...Dina. Have faith - it took ten years to be able to say this about the east bay. If you go 15 miles in other directions, there's a rat's nest of need. We'll be working our fingers raw til the day we drop.<br /><br />Oklahoma is just starting to wake up to pit bulls, Diane. Keep the faith!<br /><br />Ten years!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-34450125096241534372009-11-19T08:05:37.868-08:002009-11-19T08:05:37.868-08:00I NEVER tie of hearing your rescue stories and I s...I NEVER tie of hearing your rescue stories and I so wish there was an organization such as what you guys have there, here in Oklahoma City. I have Pit rescues of my own but I so would love to do more to help. If I was there I would be there to help you for sure, but since I'm not I send you warm thoughts ALL THE TIME! Keep up the wonderful HARD work you guys accomplish!<br />DianeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888201111578566402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-6293910037567326382009-11-19T07:41:10.247-08:002009-11-19T07:41:10.247-08:00"In the SF east bay, pit bulls don't real..."In the SF east bay, pit bulls don't really need us like they did ten years ago. Strong adoption programs in our local shelters means the squishiest, most well-socialized dogs get snapped up quickly - without question. Even the "needs a little work" dogs find relatively fast homes." Oh, Philadelphia, don't you wish this were us???? I am green with envy out here in the East, simply green.The Foster Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010815003205256117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-52111707548350381432009-11-19T07:14:04.441-08:002009-11-19T07:14:04.441-08:00Tough decisions, but I'm glad you're able ...Tough decisions, but I'm glad you're able to help the bust dogs get out. They will help show everyone that these dogs deserve a 2nd chance.<br /><br />I'm not in a position to adopt right now (two dogs already, the older has lymphoma and is doing chemo), but I kept watching Willem's pic and hoping he'd get adopted. His pic is now gone but never said "adopted." Dare I ask what happened?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-10570905190398179882009-11-19T07:02:35.951-08:002009-11-19T07:02:35.951-08:00Mikey is beautiful. You can post all the all the u...Mikey is beautiful. You can post all the all the updates and cute pics of him you want and I promise I'll always grin when I read them.Bonnienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-36192566517462010532009-11-19T01:55:24.895-08:002009-11-19T01:55:24.895-08:00Your blogs always find a way to touch my heart. Ju...Your blogs always find a way to touch my heart. Just like every pittie does. There is one we are trying to save who is In a kill<br />shelter here in virginia her name is sugar. She would be one of the easy ones, it's just so difficult to find a place for even one dog sometimes.Leighanoreply@blogger.com