tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post2047343481386173410..comments2024-02-28T23:27:13.346-08:00Comments on BAD RAP Blog: the Now of FridaTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17654993049959218916noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-52834111622782135092009-02-16T16:00:00.000-08:002009-02-16T16:00:00.000-08:00I myself have one in my rescue that has been in th...I myself have one in my rescue that has been in the shelter since Oct. she is also a love that will melt into you as soon as look at you. But unfortunately this little girl is only a year old and not good with other dogs. She is smart way too smart for her own good but Coco was pulled from someone that was trying to make this baby into a nasty girl, which she isn't only to other dogs. So I know how you feel, Coco isn't going anywhere and I WILL NOT GIVE UP ON HER.......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-57259075017751366562009-02-14T09:53:00.000-08:002009-02-14T09:53:00.000-08:00> So she forces you to stay on top of your game...> So she forces you to stay on top of your game? Life coaches charge money for that, and here she is giving it away for free!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Indeed! Great way to describe the incredible bonus that comes with loving dogs like Frida.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-56411940482644834902009-02-13T18:04:00.000-08:002009-02-13T18:04:00.000-08:00Love love love Frida. So she doesn't love other d...Love love love Frida. So she doesn't love other dogs? Big deal. So she forces you to stay on top of your game? Life coaches charge money for that, and here she is giving it away for free! I'm hoping and praying that she finds her human soul mate soon - she sounds like my kind of character.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-2299701587698158982009-02-13T13:00:00.000-08:002009-02-13T13:00:00.000-08:00Can I donate specifically to her case. If you do a...Can I donate specifically to her case. If you do adopt her out of state, I will help with the transportation costs. She is a beautiful girl, those wise mischievous eyes crack me up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-62302789361671206042009-02-12T13:50:00.000-08:002009-02-12T13:50:00.000-08:00Jean - I'm so touched that you remember my Gar...Jean - I'm so touched that you remember my Gary. He was such an important dog to us for so many personal reasons.<BR/><BR/>And I love that so many people can relate to the salty old dog that is Frida. Don't you just love it? The fresh faced youngins' are great, but there's nothing like a dog with "piss a& vinegar" to stir our love for this breed... (Good word choice Wyandotte!)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-91919170623690721432009-02-12T09:58:00.000-08:002009-02-12T09:58:00.000-08:00"What happened to her body though? It looks as if ..."What happened to her body though? It looks as if she has a very long and large scar on her side...whats that from?"<BR/><BR/>These shelter dogs are almost always mysteries, but our guess is either road rash from being thrown out of a moving vehicle, or perhaps a chemical burn from a meth-head; these show up not infrequently.<BR/><BR/>But if it was the former, I bet the road looks worse than Frida after she hit it - tough old broad!Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17654993049959218916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-46965553246434996622009-02-11T18:36:00.000-08:002009-02-11T18:36:00.000-08:00Oh Miss Frida is too adroable for words...and I lo...Oh Miss Frida is too adroable for words...and I love the dogs full of piss & vinegar - reminds me of me!!<BR/><BR/>Thank you to what BAD RAP does...ditto to what Millie had to say...I wish we had you here in Michigan.<BR/><BR/>Frida, someone is out there for you! <BR/><BR/>Tonight I will ask the big guy (or gal!) upstairs to bring you a home!<BR/><BR/>Love from Wyandotte, MIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-39810589869059301732009-02-11T13:50:00.000-08:002009-02-11T13:50:00.000-08:00Oh, Donna - You have written so clearly and direct...Oh, Donna - <BR/>You have written so clearly and directly about the difficulties of your chosen work, and you have done us (those of us who are not in rescue) the great courtesy of being honest with us. I am not a person for whom euthanasia is a dirty word, nor am I naive enough to think that we read the whole story here. There must be tears, and soul-wrestling - all of the difficulties that poor Gary presented, for example.<BR/>Perhaps it is that damned chocolate color - (Miss AriMarie is chocolate and dog-on-dog dominant with dogs her size and larger) - perhaps it is that Frida reminds me of my mother, who died two years ago, at the age of 90, confused as hell, but cheerful, optimistic, musical and full of the divil to the end, or perhaps it is just that squunchy face, but Ms. Frida is quite a character, and has obviously made a deep impression on all. <BR/>I hope that against all reason, she finds her perfect human, and has a good life, and that you and Tim can celebrate making a good call. Miss AriMarie points out that she is 13, and looks to hang in for a while longer, so your efforts are hardly wasted.<BR/>Thank you for doing what you do, and for letting us see into it.<BR/>Frida must feel at home with you, since you are also brave.<BR/>Jean in SeasideAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-52459722415500531052009-02-11T11:56:00.000-08:002009-02-11T11:56:00.000-08:00I would take her up in a second if I didnt have a ...I would take her up in a second if I didnt have a housefull of animals already. what a sweet sweet girl. sounds like she knows what she wants out of life too. <BR/><BR/>What happened to her body though? It looks as if she has a very long and large scar on her side...whats that from?<BR/><BR/>jaime <BR/>thoughtsfurpaws.comJay, Jaimison, Jaim, Jaimers, Jay-Cat, Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04568073274699069956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-61513742093201327162009-02-11T07:48:00.000-08:002009-02-11T07:48:00.000-08:00I'd just like to say that she is such a gorgeous o...I'd just like to say that she is such a gorgeous old girl.Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00307969806997821801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-31021799774768211442009-02-10T21:42:00.000-08:002009-02-10T21:42:00.000-08:00i came back today to comment again even though i h...i came back today to comment again even though i have already commented once on this blog. frida has touched my heart and i will hope every day that she finds a safe haven. maybe best friends would consider housing one more troubled pittie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-70596727617276044282009-02-10T21:20:00.000-08:002009-02-10T21:20:00.000-08:00Dearest Frida,I wish you such love and hope in fi...Dearest Frida,<BR/><BR/>I wish you such love and hope in finding your forever home. Keep strong,sassy and above all, keep smiling!!<BR/><BR/>Donna, if there are any donations you need to continue keeping her sane and happy please let us all know.<BR/><BR/>WAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-44676931811013169262009-02-10T18:03:00.000-08:002009-02-10T18:03:00.000-08:00I was very touched by this story. I am a rescuer ...I was very touched by this story. I am a rescuer as well so I know full well the constant struggle to decide which dogs to help. Always knowing you should help those most "placeable" dogs as that means that many more you can help in the end, but always wanting to save these dogs like Frida. <BR/><BR/>It's not an easy call to make and I share your pain and salute you for taking on this horrible task in order to save some lives. <BR/><BR/>I do hope you stick it out and continue to try to find a way to save this one. I think there is a reason why certain dogs speak to us (maybe something to learn as suggested in the post). <BR/><BR/>But more important I think is our commitments, the promises we make to these dogs and ourselves. In a world where people put little value on loyalty it seems even more important to be steadfast in situations like this. She may not have been the best choice, but for some reason you did choose her. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes the hardest task offers the greatest rewards. <BR/><BR/>I will pray she doesn't suffer kennel stress while waiting and that maybe more folks with come forward to offer her vacations from the shelter and even a foster spot, even if that means rotations from other pets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-33423668416925708652009-02-10T11:10:00.000-08:002009-02-10T11:10:00.000-08:00I really don't think words can express the admirat...I really don't think words can express the admiration I have for all of you at Bad Rap and especially you and Tim. I have never met either of you, I'm just a pit owner for the past 30 years(all shelter dogs, my 3 now are my 4th, 5th and 6th) and found you on the web one day, and now check in EVERY day. Some days I wish like hell I lived in San Fran. so I could come and be a part of your group and help the dogs, and other days, like today when I read your response about those "decisions", I wonder where you all get those strong shoulders because I'm not sure I could bear it. I've tried to work with our local Animal Control as a volunteer, but I am too vocal so they threw me out (I'm a pissy old lady like Frida!!)Keep up the good work, if I ever win the Lottery, you get half!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-77121517724807235772009-02-10T11:08:00.000-08:002009-02-10T11:08:00.000-08:00This post made me so sad, Donna. Thank God there a...This post made me so sad, Donna. Thank God there are strong people like you and all the others who devote their lives to compassion to these magnificent beings. I admire that because although I can write a check I don't have the guts for the constant spectre.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-28109236154113042162009-02-10T10:27:00.000-08:002009-02-10T10:27:00.000-08:00[quote]resident is a little too old, a little too...[quote]resident is a little too old, a little too weathered, a little too mischievious for most homes. [/quote]<BR/><BR/>I sometimes help out at a Nursing home and we have some residents who would fit this description but believe me these are the Residents who add spice and life to what can be a very depressing place.<BR/> They are the ones who are always someplace they shouldn`t be.<BR/>They are the ones who like a little nip of something other than Prune Juice once in a while.<BR/>They are the ones who question lights out at 8pm.They are the ones who can get a little sassy at times but they are the ones who generate the most laughter.<BR/>And no we aren`t laughing at them,we are laughing with them.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully a Foster spot will open for her until someone realizes what they`ve been missing in their life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-44828157066267852942009-02-10T09:42:00.000-08:002009-02-10T09:42:00.000-08:00By the way - thanks to everyone for your encourage...By the way - thanks to everyone for your encouragement and especially, for understanding how hard this can be.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-28171279305562432412009-02-10T09:27:00.000-08:002009-02-10T09:27:00.000-08:00Very true Millie. Agree 100%The harder part is tha...Very true Millie. Agree 100%<BR/><BR/>The harder part is that while she's living in the shelter, new dogs that may be easier to place are not able to be saved due to space constraints. It's a constant battle with painful 'Who gets to live?' decisions that come up daily. But as awful as it all is, we're grateful to be a part of this shelter so we can have the opportunity to be able to make* those decisions for the pit bulls - even crunchy pit bulls like Frida -rather than see them all put down based on breed.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-63928109979733876942009-02-10T08:54:00.000-08:002009-02-10T08:54:00.000-08:00But isn't she what "rescue" is all about? Aren't ...But isn't she what "rescue" is all about? Aren't the ones like Frida the ones who REALLY need us? Bless you for taking this "Brown Eyed Girl" and helping her find her inner peace and hopefully her forever home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-81633504478228631672009-02-09T15:28:00.000-08:002009-02-09T15:28:00.000-08:00I will hold on to the hope that frida finds her fu...I will hold on to the hope that frida finds her furever home. not all dogs are submissive souls. and frida is proof of that. so she just wants to be with people and no cats or other bossy dogs. who can blame her really. she is old and set in her ways but willing to learn some basic manners. she must know manners do go a long way when you are searching for your furever home. i would take her in if i didnt have my own two bossy bullies who require patience and supervision. good wishes frida and thank you badrap. please make sure she gets the fair shake all dogs deserve, even though she is a notch above the rest. please keep us updated on her progress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-85625095398081247472009-02-09T13:48:00.000-08:002009-02-09T13:48:00.000-08:00Oh, FRIDA. This post is better than a really good...Oh, FRIDA. This post is better than a really good bottle of red wine on a Southern night with a full moon and too many dogs to make any kind of sense of. The human in the first picture is way cool. The photo of you in the driver's seat is a w e s o m e. I'm thinking you are one Tony the Tiger GREAT dog. And will find a home for damn sure. Am glad to know you held your ground, got what you needed and are teaching those damn two-leggeds a thing or two or three or four. I am one but I prefer the company of you guys most of the time. Now about that a little too old, a little too weathered, a little too mischievous. Hmm. I'm thinking I relate just a little too much.One voice countshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144471319229260793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-73373653455577549102009-02-09T11:28:00.000-08:002009-02-09T11:28:00.000-08:00She'll find her special home. Or perhaps her peo...She'll find her special home. Or perhaps her people will find her. We're certainly glad the shelter kept our Ms. Bossy Pants around for 18 months. <BR/>Sassy, vivacious and smart. All signs point to Great Dog and Great Teacher.<BR/>Best of luck to you Miss Frida, from one spitfire to another.<BR/><BR/>Midwestern Bully LoveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-44955352601675735272009-02-09T11:14:00.000-08:002009-02-09T11:14:00.000-08:00I have been so lucky to meet Miss Frieda at Pit Ed...I have been so lucky to meet Miss Frieda at Pit Ed classes. The first time that she came was rough for her, but every time since, she had been amazing. She has a will to survive, and I hope she finds her forever home soon!<BR/><BR/>NatalieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-86300139415939499262009-02-09T10:32:00.000-08:002009-02-09T10:32:00.000-08:00This is one of my fave all-time BR blog posts. Bea...This is one of my fave all-time BR blog posts. Beautifully written, just right for Queen Frida.Elizabeth Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07029090893951541694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-57998679127076872502009-02-09T08:05:00.000-08:002009-02-09T08:05:00.000-08:00Fridas story really touches the hearts of all of u...Fridas story really touches the hearts of all of us who frequently have to see dogs like her be humanely let go. The question of what to do with dogs these dogs who truly deserve the good life. Finding the right match is so difficult. This gives us extra encouragement to hang on a little longer hoping for that special person to come along. Here's to you Frida, show 'em all the good stuff you got girl! You will make someone the love of their life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com