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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Dave'sWife Date: 14 Mar 07 - 07:20 PM aww, poor Bandit. kitties and doggies can be great friends but it's usually best to introduce the kitty as a baby cat who smells of milk and who likes having its face washed by a big dog tongue. The hardest part about losing Puppers is that he had his own cat who goes by several names including FANG. Fang was a 3 weeks old when we found her under the house. Puppers took over parenting duties and for the next 4 years they were Frick and Frack. Fang wasn't a people cat, having come froma tribe of local feral cats. She loved only the dog who she would sleep with every night on the dog's bed. Smart cat she! She learnt early on that the warmest and softest place in the house was right up against Puppers' belly. Well, when he died, she spent a few weeks looking for him and sleeping in all his favorite places. She still sleeps on the dog bed and won't let us put it away. I wonder if when we get a young dog, she'll take to him/her? Enough about my dog - Bandit's the new boy in town! I hope he's finding his way around and enjoying his new digs! Has he met the other neighborhood doggies whilst out for his evening walkies? Has he formed a little dog gang yet? Funny how dogs do that - not funny that they do it, just funny who they choose to be in their gang. Puppers was in a gang full of little dogs. On our street his best friends were mostly terriers and pugs. At the dog park, he gravitated towards "bad girl" types and ran with a Rottweiler mix named Ilssa who liked to lead her gang on big crashing expeditions through the brush. I was always afraid his fondness for Ilssa the She-Wolf of the Hollywood Hills was gonna result in him getting a rattlesnake bite. Thankfully, the worst Ilssa ever did was lead her gang to roll in rotting carcass of a squirell. Peee-yeeeew. There I go again about my dog. Well, let's all toast Bandit and his new family and wish him long life, happiness and lots of swell dog-pals to play with! Make sure you post a link to some photos, Ranger1 - we dog people like to keep up with the Mudcat pups. Speaking of which, I wonder how Meg the now 3-legged Wonder-Pup is doing.....Sooz? Here's to Bandit! Rescued dogs are the best dogs if you ask me. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Becca72 Date: 13 Mar 07 - 04:33 PM LOL...that is a valuable lesson for Bandit to learn early on. Good on him! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: ranger1 Date: 13 Mar 07 - 04:29 PM Ed gave Bandit (who was studiously ignoring him) "The Look." Bandit lives with a mean kitty, so has learned that kitties are to be avoided at all cost. As in "OW! Sharp claws!" |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Becca72 Date: 13 Mar 07 - 04:09 PM The more important question is, what did Ed think of Bandit? :-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Bee Date: 11 Mar 07 - 03:22 PM Can I put in a happy word about our young tomkitty (soon to be de-Thomased), who doesn't, of course, replace our loved and gone Good Dog? He was off to the vet for an exam and booster yesterday. Vet called him beautiful (as if he weren't stuck-up enough, being a cat!) and he's healthy, except for a probably harmless heart murmur. As cats do, he's beginning to develop personality. He's a very people conscious cat, eager to meet new people, wants to play lots, and has a very sooky evening program, where zonking out in someone's arms is his idea of bliss. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: ranger1 Date: 11 Mar 07 - 12:24 PM Dave's Wife, there is never a dog that is more handsome or smarter than one's own. Nor should there be. Puppers was a very handsome boy, looks a lot like my brother's much beloved Houdini. As for the Bandit, he had a lovely time with his new pal Seamus and loves his Auntie SINS, especially her backyard. He's not so sure about the cats, though. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Dave'sWife Date: 10 Mar 07 - 09:07 PM As one who lost a wonderful dog last year in Septmeber: Puppers was a GOOD dog! (look) and who had everyone help compose a tribute song: Song(s) for dog memorial service? I say congratulations and may you have many happy years with bandit, who is a very handsome dog indeed. Almost as handsome as Puppers! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Tinker Date: 10 Mar 07 - 07:59 PM Dang I wish Bubba had a few social skills, we could come and play too!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Sorcha Date: 10 Mar 07 - 07:40 PM All teary eyed here....wipes eyes. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: SINSULL Date: 10 Mar 07 - 06:51 PM Well! Bandit came by today to introduce himself to Auntie SINS. He brought along a friend - a big goofy yellow dog who kept swiping cat food. Bandit is a pretty dog, complete with eye liner and a fluffy tail but is all man. At some point Seamus will get the message and cease humping. The two of them had so much fun running around my back yard and showing off for the neighbor's dog. Bandit manages to leap over Seamus, turn, and lick his nose. Next time we will have a camera. I don't know who is happier: Ranger1 with her new puppy, Bandit with his new family or Seamus with a friend to play with. Happy times. SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Charley Noble Date: 04 Mar 07 - 11:00 AM Tami and Bandit- Nice pictures! We were away from Mudcat when you first posted them, being out in the yard trying to view the eclipse through the clouds. Glad to hear he's settling in. He's one lucky dig! Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: jacqui.c Date: 04 Mar 07 - 09:58 AM Wonderful! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: ranger1 Date: 04 Mar 07 - 09:01 AM Thanks for all the good will. Bandit's doing very well, considering he spent almost 24 hours travelling to complete strangers. He's a real snuggle puppy and slept with us last night, using my feet for a pillow. My big concern was whether or not he was house-trained. I am happy to report that he is and he held it for morning walkies at 6:30. My idea to get up, not his, he was quite content to continue snuggling in bed. He's a quick study and is already learning to walk on my left and has conquered his fear of the stairs. Doorways are still a little scary, but he's already doing much better with them, too. And he's not tippy-toeing through the apartment like something is going to jump out and make yellow dog stew out of him. He's also studiously ignoring the cat. She's intrigued and slightly miffed because he hasn't run yelping in fear when she hisses. He just continues to ignore her. As of this AM, they seem to have decided that they can share me and each pretends the other doesn't exist. It's pretty funny, really. He has a very sweet, very agreeable disposition and is quick to forgive. He was pretty smelly when I picked him up, which is to be expected when a dog is crated for that length of time. I stuffed him in the shower last night and gave him a bath. All he did was look at me as if to say: "What did I ever do to you to make you treat me this way?" But he smelled a lot better when we were done. Right now, he's hanging out with me at Kathy's, and loving having a big Joey as a buddy. He's going to love Seamus. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: jacqui.c Date: 04 Mar 07 - 03:42 AM Looking forward to meeting him when I get back. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: katlaughing Date: 03 Mar 07 - 11:08 PM Goodonya Tami. He's a doll and looks just the part for bringing all kinds of fun and love into your life. Congrats and thanks for the pix! kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Sorcha Date: 03 Mar 07 - 09:44 PM I wish I could give him a hug and a cookie! But I'll bet he has those anyway! He looks a love! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Deckman Date: 03 Mar 07 - 09:13 PM Handsome animal! You know, I think that's about the FIRST time I ever saw one wearing glasses! OH NO ... WAIT A MINUTE! Perhaps I'm a little confused here? Bob |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Ebbie Date: 03 Mar 07 - 08:20 PM An elderly dog that I rescued was devastated at having lost the only home he'd ever known. When the 'kid' went off to college his parents brought the dog in to the Humane Society. The Humane Society said that he was completely silent and withdrawn, wanting nothing to do with anybody. Makes one's heart ache. Three days into our adoption was when he let me know that he wanted to stay. I was sitting at the computer, with one hand resting on him on the chair next to me. He was never a licking dog but he turned his head and licked and licked the top of one of my fingers. It took almost a month before he was sure that I was in it for the long haul. And oh, for that month he was SO good. Indoors or out when I spoke his name he hurried to my side. And he never barked, not at other dogs or at people going by the house. Then, when he was completely confident of me he became more relaxed all around. He would still come if I called him but he'd nose around on his way; 'I'm coming, I'm coming - but first I have to check this out...' And he became fiercely protective o me and our home. 'Fiercely', of course, is a relative word- he never threatened anyone but - ya know what I mean? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Alba Date: 03 Mar 07 - 07:56 PM Tami, he is wondeful and looks so gentle and loving. Hiya Bandit your a Mudpup yipeee....{{hugs}} from your Auntie Jude I know you are all going to be VERY happy together. **magic** Love and Joy to you all. Jude |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: catspaw49 Date: 03 Mar 07 - 07:54 PM How great he looks! Sure, he's a bit scared but that's okay...... Jaeger was 5 months old when we brought him home and was accustomed to living with all his aunts and uncles. He had not ridden much in a car and an ice storm turned our 3 hour drive into 9 hours. When we got home he just wouldn't leave the den where we came in so I gt my blanket and we slept there together that night. It was something I now look back on as very special. We took it easy for a few days with no real demands, just love and cuddling and he turned out to be the sweeetest and most docile Weimaraner I have ever known....a real sweetheart of a dog. His time is growing pretty short now and I think of those early days often and bonding with that big blue dog. You have so much to look forward to Tami and he looks to be just the guy to share great times with. Enjoy! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Tinker Date: 03 Mar 07 - 07:48 PM A bit of time to feel secure and then he'll come full home.... Looks like a good match in the making. tinker |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Bee Date: 03 Mar 07 - 07:37 PM He just looks exactly like the kind of Good Dog I'm pining for. You're all very lucky to have found each other, and I sincerely wish for you to have a long and happy relationship. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: SINSULL Date: 03 Mar 07 - 07:07 PM AWWWWW! And Auntie Mary is cooking a pot roast with a nice bit for a puppy. He is beautiful! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Ebbie Date: 03 Mar 07 - 07:06 PM Lovely! And now it begins... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Jeri Date: 03 Mar 07 - 07:05 PM OK, well I'm a little too slow... He's a cutie, Tami. It's probably going to take a bit before he realizes he's not going AWAY again. He's got a good family. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Jeri Date: 03 Mar 07 - 07:01 PM It works for me! (Maybe someone fixed it.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: ranger1 Date: 03 Mar 07 - 06:58 PM OK, all fixed, I just made the album public. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: ranger1 Date: 03 Mar 07 - 06:55 PM Darn it! I'll figure out how to fix it later. Until then, he's adorable and sweet, trust me. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Hawker Date: 03 Mar 07 - 06:53 PM Awwwwwwww How Cuuuuutttteee! Hope he is very happy with his new home! Love, Lucy |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: curmudgeon Date: 03 Mar 07 - 06:51 PM It won't work without a password of which I have none - Tom |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Peace Date: 03 Mar 07 - 06:34 PM Thanks, Tami. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: ranger1 Date: 03 Mar 07 - 06:33 PM I just tested it and works ok on this end. It should bring up a second window and not send you from Mudcat to the link and back again. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Peace Date: 03 Mar 07 - 06:31 PM OK. Sounds great, Tami. (The link seems not to work, BTW.) I'm happy y'all are together. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: ranger1 Date: 03 Mar 07 - 06:28 PM Hey all! He's here! Poor boy is a little shell-shocked, as is to be expected, after travelling for most of the last 24 hours. The first thing he did when they got him out of the trailer was to drop to his belly and refuse to move. "Solid ground at last!" is what he seemed to be thinking. I had to pick him up and carry him to the truck and put him in it. When I got in the cab with him, he immediately cleaned my right ear and snuffled me all over. He rides well, is very quiet, very skittish, afraid of doorways and stairs, and oh-so-sweet and adorable. He acquitted himself well at Petco when we stopped to have a nametag made, no peeing on anything, no barking, no growling, no helping himself to the treats. He's a lot shorter than I expected, but it's a very nice size. Oh, and before I forget, here we are! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Deckman Date: 03 Mar 07 - 06:00 PM Hi Kid!, (you can ONLY get away with an opening like that if you're REALLY old)! I'll be doing a concert in a few weeks. One of the songs I plan on presenting is "Old Blue." I'll be thinking of you and yours when I sing it! Blessings, Bob |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Peace Date: 03 Mar 07 - 05:59 PM Ding! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: catspaw49 Date: 03 Mar 07 - 05:56 PM You'd think she has something else to do! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Ebbie Date: 03 Mar 07 - 05:52 PM Danged! I thought that would be Tami's post. Although it is good, as always, to hear from you, Charley... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Charley Noble Date: 03 Mar 07 - 05:47 PM Doggone, I'm getting really tired of waiting for Tami and Bandit to post in. Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: John MacKenzie Date: 03 Mar 07 - 11:06 AM Our last 3 dogs have all come from Pet Rescue, and they have repaid all the love they get many times over. To hell with all your often overpriced, and sometimes highly strung thoroughbred aristocrats, I love those pooches. Giok Mattie the rescued Lurcher dog says hi too! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Becca72 Date: 03 Mar 07 - 10:59 AM |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Jeri Date: 03 Mar 07 - 09:33 AM Take a camera to document first contact! I think the idea of a matchmaking tool for potential pet owners and their humans is the internet at its best. You've had hard times-- now, no more There's a place for you You can't guess just what's in store But here's what I know is true: Gentle hands, gentle voice Warm place to sleep at night And love, above all, you will know-- Sometimes life turns out right! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: ranger1 Date: 03 Mar 07 - 08:54 AM It is now almost nine AM. I leave in two hours to meet PETS, the transport folks. It should only take me between two and two-and-a-half hours, but I'm leaving extra early, just in case. I will give everyone an update when I get back. Oh, and there are three other dogs in Portland and South Portland from WTAR! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Sorcha Date: 02 Mar 07 - 10:51 PM So, is it Saturday yet?????? Bandit, come HOME! (I'm a tad prejudiced because I have a grand dog named Bandit. His brother is Smokey.....) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: bobad Date: 02 Mar 07 - 10:14 PM I'll second what Peace said, there are too many animals in need of rescue and good homes out there, agencies like yourselves give many a second chance and bring happiness to humans and animals alike. I applaud you. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Peace Date: 02 Mar 07 - 09:51 PM You people are doing great work. Tami and Jason needed y'all (and of course Bandit), and Bandit needed a family to love and love him back. Talk about tears in the eyes. Keep well. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: GUEST,West TN Animal Rescue Date: 02 Mar 07 - 09:46 PM I LOVED reading everyone's post!! I laughed...and you guys are right on target with the dog bites...anyone can bite:) I have a bottle fed rotty that is 117pounds, protective, but my BABY! My oldest has an 80pound pitbull he got from our rescue that my mini dachshund attacked recently putting teeth holes in the pits face...the pit didn't even fight back in defense... Oh, the comic strip/jokes...the breed specific rescues are more uptight than most of us "anything goes" rescues....and sometimes will not adopt out to you just for not having a fenced yard for the HOUSE DOG you are adopting though you are perfectly willing to walk on a leash....We try to also be "realistic".... You guys seem like one big happy family...I love it...Bandit should be on schedule...storms or not, they've never ran late (KNOCK ON WOOD!). We love feedback (from all of you:)....and if WTAR can be of service to any of you, just let me know....Bless you all. And thank you for the support you are giving Tami and her family and for Bandit as he makes his journey across the earth to reach the family of his dreams...it's a major transition for him and for all of you...The first three days will be the hardest...after two weeks, everything will be hunky dory...he'll know routines and what is expected of him...and visa versa. But don't hesitate to call or email with ANY questions, problems, concerns or anything...we are ALWAYS here for you and for Bandit. Keep me posted... Shannon President/Founder West TN Animal Rescue |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: jacqui.c Date: 02 Mar 07 - 03:27 AM I can second that Tami - I've even managed to do some work with Seamus over the past two years and he's eight now. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: ranger1 Date: 01 Mar 07 - 09:02 PM Saturday, Sorcha! SharonA, I agree whole-heartedly. Clancy was an adult when I got him almost 15 years ago and I find that adult dogs are just as easy to train as puppies. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Ranger1 has good news From: Sorcha Date: 01 Mar 07 - 07:19 PM So, is he there yet????? |
