tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post713751420081781483..comments2024-02-28T23:27:13.346-08:00Comments on BAD RAP Blog: Frodo TimeTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17654993049959218916noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-89003651554978630032008-08-25T09:26:00.000-07:002008-08-25T09:26:00.000-07:00She's settling in at her foster home, anon. She w...She's settling in at her foster home, anon. She was just spayed (not pregnant after all) and is now recovering.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-89454478253623520522008-08-25T09:12:00.000-07:002008-08-25T09:12:00.000-07:00Any updates on this sweet girl? Her sweet little ...Any updates on this sweet girl? Her sweet little face reminds me so much of my rescue pit's and the pic just breaks my heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-92121597559265035742008-08-21T10:16:00.000-07:002008-08-21T10:16:00.000-07:001) Yay Frodo! You're doing so well sweetie (not t...1) Yay Frodo! You're doing so well sweetie (not to mention - *wolf whistle* what a pretty boy you're growing into).<BR/><BR/>2) White gets dirty?! What does this lady think she's doing - buying, a sofa? Among the many virtues of pitbulls is the fact that they're washable! (Plus, I'm a softie for white pibbles, especially Homer - he reminds me of my Ghost!) *sends Homer special love and snuggles - though he's welcome to share them with the other pups*Piphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014633246662461021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-5135514825294785792008-08-20T12:48:00.000-07:002008-08-20T12:48:00.000-07:00Great to hear how Frodo is doing! Are there any u...Great to hear how Frodo is doing! Are there any updates to how Maya/Spyder is doing at Best Friends?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-33420945078114595322008-08-19T19:21:00.000-07:002008-08-19T19:21:00.000-07:00Oh, and I get it - duh! It wasn't a "rare breed" ...Oh, and I get it - duh! It wasn't a "rare breed" experienced foster home, but a rare spot in an experienced foster home!! LOLBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378199204420558607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-92165171889508551732008-08-19T19:19:00.000-07:002008-08-19T19:19:00.000-07:00Thanks for answering! I understand now - we run i...Thanks for answering! I understand now - we run into the same thing in Dane rescue. I have a lot of experience with this breed so have taken in quite a few of them over the years. It is SO awesome when they calm down and you see what wonderful dogs they really are. Those are my very favorite success stories and I'll never forget any of them. But it's really heartbreaking when you have one who is too damaged and too dangerous and you have to euthanize him/her. I'll never forget any of those, either.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378199204420558607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-7459995082101972162008-08-19T15:34:00.000-07:002008-08-19T15:34:00.000-07:00Hi BarbNot a stupid question at all. We call dogs...Hi Barb<BR/><BR/>Not a stupid question at all. We call dogs 'gray area' dogs if they're - plain & simple - not succeeding in the shelter environment, but are not so outwardly damaged that euthanasia is warranted.<BR/><BR/>Some might be acting highly reactive to other dogs, some might be spinning out in their kennels - others might be shut down, etc.<BR/><BR/>These are the toughest cases because many do settle right down and drop their dicey behaviors in a home environment, but those breed-experienced foster homes capable of helping them are usually full.<BR/><BR/>In some cases, the 'gray' dogs that go to foster care do not* improve well enough to be right for adoption programs, so the volunteer caretaker has to be savvy enough to discern and resilient enough to - if necessary - let go and let those dogs be put to sleep. That's exceedingly hard to do when you've already invested a certain amount of TLC. But so necessary if you want to keep your adoption program moving forward.<BR/><BR/>It's a topic that needs much more discussion and I'm pretty sure that we'll be doing that here as we march forward with helping Oakland suss out their never ending population of homeless pit bulls.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for asking, btw.<BR/><BR/>DonnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-38424438865047818412008-08-19T10:39:00.000-07:002008-08-19T10:39:00.000-07:00Gotta question, hope it isn't a stupid one... but ...Gotta question, hope it isn't a stupid one... but what do you mean by "gray area status"? And what kind of dog is she, that she needed a foster home experienced with rare breeds?<BR/>I'm new to your blog, and love, love LOVE it!! BAD RAP rocks!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378199204420558607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-9545975436393069582008-08-19T09:38:00.000-07:002008-08-19T09:38:00.000-07:00Wow, What a handsome boy Frodo is turning out to b...Wow, What a handsome boy Frodo is turning out to be - his newfound confidence is really starting to show. That solo photo of him is a knockout! Kudos to Kim for your patience and dedication to our guy Frodo!<BR/>MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-80433063695062498812008-08-19T08:23:00.000-07:002008-08-19T08:23:00.000-07:00I love what you guys are doing! How can you know f...I love what you guys are doing! How can you know fall in love with those big smiles and those loveable big eyes! <BR/><BR/>PS. As the owner of a white pibble, he stays cleaner than any other dog I know. Pass it on!Leilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06862493806470924419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-28937383872004352752008-08-18T12:19:00.000-07:002008-08-18T12:19:00.000-07:00Yay, Frodo! I was just starting to wonder what bec...Yay, Frodo! I was just starting to wonder what became of this handsome dude. Three cheers for his dedicated foster home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-52991950470513845032008-08-18T07:56:00.000-07:002008-08-18T07:56:00.000-07:00Just fell out of the nest and what a delightful su...Just fell out of the nest and what a delightful surprise....FRODO!<BR/><BR/>Pretending not to hear???<BR/>You`re ready for marriage Frodo.<BR/><BR/>You can reach the highest peaks with those baby steps.<BR/>It sounds like you`re well on your way.<BR/><BR/>Gotta go,here comes a cat.<BR/><BR/>Part of the flock keeping an eye on this shining Star.<BR/>We`ll be watching for your debut Frodo.<BR/>HugsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com