Colorado

Re: Home-check in Denver?

Patty Dellinger — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:55:44 GMT

I live in the Boulder area, I would be happy to help you if you ever need a home check in Northern Colorado.

Peace

Patty Dellinger

Re: Home-check in Denver?

kleverfamily — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:13:33 GMT

Hi Rachel. I’m happy to try and do this for you. Can you tell me when it needs to be done, contact information, and what your parameters are? Jim

Jim Klever

1446 Friendship Lane West

Colorado Springs, CO 80904

719-471-0839 H

719-238-5414 C

719-632-4136 Fax

jrklever@comcast.net

Home-check in Denver?

abbysparkles — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:42 GMT

Hello all you wonderul Denver locals,

Can anyone do a home-check for us in Denver? We are a rescue group in Los Angeles, and there is a family in Denver that is very interested in adopting one of our dogs. We think this would be a great home, but we still need someone to conduct a home-check.

Thank you so much,

Rachel

Director

Abby Animal Sanctuary

Re: Rental with Am Staff

dennislubrano — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:19:09 GMT

Aloha:

Here are 2 websites, also google pet friendly rentals it should give you national links to find local rentals and ten add your area for tighter search parameters.

Good luck!

www.peoplewithpets.com

www.doghouseproperties.com

Dennis Lubrano

Hawaii Go Local Team Leader

Rental with Am Staff

slm3822 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:14:37 GMT

I recently lost my home and am looking for a rental property either apt, townhome, or house that will allow me to have my 50 lb AmStaff as well. Any ideas will be apprciated! Need to find something quickly...

Re: step one- training

sterlingrachel — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:51:25 GMT

very good idea, i didn't realize that you hadn't done that earlier, i have the same situation with a foster dog and one of my own (interestingly mine is a cattle dog) but they are both adult males and very similar and equal in ability to do damage

i don't know anyone near everygreen, but i went to a trainer in ft collins, Julie Yamane at The Canine Learning Center, who worked with me with both of them, the school is on the web under that name and if you contact them they may have suggestions about a trainer closer to you

good luck, i can attest from fostering and rescue work that it is REALLY hard to home a cattle dog, there are many, many in rescue and not that many people who are prepared to give them the life they need, she is beautiful and i hope it works out so the beagle can have a happy life too!

Re: Please help Pita find a new home...

Patty Dellinger — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:27:53 GMT

I feel your pain, I had a 130lbs Ridgeback who was absolutely awesome with kids, dogs, cats, in fact he was foster daddy to many kittens and puppies. Then one day I found a toothless 130 lbs giant Boxer running through our neighborhood, and had to take him in, both hated each other, they would fight whenever possible, I did everything, from banning toys, to feeding one outside and one inside. After 2 years of them having at each other, I couldn't take the stress. I would always fear that although I always separated them when I was gone, somehow they would find a way to each other and I would come home and find a tragedy in my house, and of course my Boxer would get the worse of it since he had no teeth, I had to make a heartbreaking decision and put my Boxer "Hurcules" up for adoption. He found a forever home with two little girls which he took care of and believe it or not... Another 130lbs Boxer named "Axel" that actually liked him. Although it was tough letting him go, he was much happier with his new family, he didn't have to worry about getting beat up.

Good luck

Patty

step one- training

Sadie_Marie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:59:16 GMT

Hello Colorado friends. At this point my husband and I have decided that we are going to try dog training first before we are forced to re-house one of our dogs. Can anyone recommend a good dog trainer in the evergreen area?

Thanks again,

Sadie Ben-Ari

Re: Please help Pita find a new home...

dennislubrano — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:34:47 GMT

Aloha:

A real cutie.

Did you share it on facebook yet?

Here is a site with rescues in a directory

http://muttcats.com/index.htm

Dennis Lubrano

Hawaii Go Local TeamLeader

Re: Help! Scooter needs a new home! Can you help?

sterlingrachel — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:45:21 GMT

has your vet done a physical workup to make sure the odd behaviour is not health/pain related?

Please help Pita find a new home...

Sadie_Marie — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:26:24 GMT

Pita is a wonderful 3 year old red heeler. We have had her since she was four months old, and we rescued her from Colorado Puppy Rescue. Pita is a great listener. She wants to serve and obey. She loves a good hike and a belly rub. When you walk into the room she is fast to roll over on her back begging you to rub her belly. We have always trusted her to come when she is called. When we take her on walks in our mountain neighborhood she always goes without a leash because we know that she will stay close and come running back to you the momment you call her name. I have always felt very safe with her around, she is a great guard dog letting me know whenever there is something alarming outside. But as you know, I would not be writing this if she didn't have a few faults.

Pita needs to be an only dog in the house. We also have a Beagle and Pita has gotten into it with him many times, to the point where she has actually bitten off a chunck of his ear. Due to this I would not trust her with young children as well. We have tried our best to work with her, but we know that she needs a home where she could get all the attention and she wouldn't have to share with another dog. I know she would do the best on a farm or a ranch, where she could be given a job and show off her listening skill.

I hope you could please help me find a new home for Pita. It is going to break my heart when she leaves, and I know I am going to shed a lot of tears, but she deserves the best forever home where she can be the only dog.

Sincerely,

Sadie Ben-Ari

email- msbenari@yahoo.com

Help! Scooter needs a new home! Can you help?

MissBobbie — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:40:22 GMT

Scooter is a male neutered cat - 10 years old. He is one of 2 cats and two dogs in my home. About 3 years ago, Scooter started behaving oddly - he'd claw and hiss at me and I felt attacked in my own home. Nothing was different in our lives, so I couldn't figure out his behavior. I keep a spray bottle of water handy - that seems to stop him in his tracks. I thought perhaps he needed a new home with him being the only animal. I placed several ads to no avail, so I've been putting up with this ever since occasionally placiing ads. Six months ago I moved and decided I needed a puppy to help my aging dog - that definitely worked. However, Scooter and the puppy (Lapis) do not get along. Scooter constantly provokes Lapis and the hissing and clawing is scary and unbelievable. I discussed this with my veterinarian and he said I should remove Scooter from my home before someone was hurt. How do I do this when ads don't work - with the economy the way it is people don't seem to want the added burden of having another animal even if he is a good mouser and can be affectionate when he wants to be. I really don't want to put him down, but his behavior has me at my wits end. Lapis can get nose to nose with my other cat and dog so I know she's not the problem even thought she's just a puppy. Our local "pet sanctuary" won't take any more cats - they have too many kittens that have not been adopted because of the economy. Is there anyone out there who would give Scooter a new home and perhaps a new lease on life? If not, I'm certainly open to any suggestions, but I can't do this much longer.

Scooter really is rather a pretty cat - white with grey. I can email pictures.

Dozens of cats rescued and available for adoption 2009

scratchtopaz — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:26:21 GMT

Western Slope Adoption Event: Nov. 6-8

jhayes — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:15:03 GMT

Attend the Western Slope Adoption event to be held November 6-8, 2009, over a dozen shelters and rescue groups, including Best Friends, will be attending

PetSmart

2428 "F" Road

Grand Junction, Colorado

Re: your thoughts and feedback on Best Friends in CO

msfh11 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:49:54 GMT

Hi Alaina,

Here's some answers to your questions.

1. I became involved with Best Friends because I've always been sympathetic to non-human animals and my mom was a member. She was the one who introduced me to Best Friends.

2. I tell people who've never heard of Best Friends that is a large, successful, and excellent organization for the rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary of animals in need.

3. Best Friends has the best kind of social impact and importance because it is a manifestation of the principle of mercy. However, it's impact is very limited compared to the scope of the phenomenon it addresses. Fact is that the vast majority of people don't care that much about animals and never will; and even most members and employees of Best Friends eat and/or wear, and/or use products that are made from animals or tested on animals.

4. Success for Best Friends? It's already achieved that. It is a sizeable, self-sustaining organization for the advancement and practice for animal welfare. Don't think it can do better than that.

5. Biggest obstacle Best Friends faces is the ingrained structure of the human psyche. Most people will never see other forms of animal life as worthy of the same consideration a person deserves. This is an insurmountable obstacle.

Toffles Needs a New Home

msfh11 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:01:05 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Toffles is a two-year-old, neutered, healthy, short hair cat with a friendly, playful personality. His family can't keep him anymore because of moving and allergies. This is a great cat who deserves a great home! There's video online showing him playing with family and dogs: http://www.youtube.com/user/smuffkin Click on "Star, Gabby, and Toffles" on the right.

I am assisting the family and Toffles in finding him a new home. A temporary situation might be ok, too.

We are all in the Denver area. Please contact me at msfh11@yahoo.com .

Thank you!

Matt Helm

Re: your thoughts and feedback on Best Friends in CO

bprincell — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:25:54 GMT

Sure. For BFAS, I have written a few articles, updated the Colorado calendar and am available for home visits as needed.

I have also done a few fund/supply raising events locally and donated some items to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.

I think the basis for change is best focused on individuals and groups. While government regulations are needed, they only enforce the 'law', they don't stop the action the individual took. For example, Michael Vick. He knew dog fighting was illegal, but did it anyway. If he had been taught (earlier in life) how to treat dogs, he wouldn't have been involved in dog fighting in the first place.

I never thought about indifference but you make a very good point. Not all people look at animals the way an advocate does. To some people, animals are something created for human use, not a living creature with 'feelings' and love to give. As I write this I think about my boss. She is one of the people that don't think or care about animal welfare and has even poked fun at me for my involvement. It is quite sad to me that she feels this way. I know what joy and unconditional love an animal can bring, so she is missing something very special.

Re: Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue: check our new website!

Leftybuds — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:07:34 GMT

Hi! I have been researching golden retriever rescue's . I did come across your's. I volunteer with a shelter who has 8 year golden retirever. He is a senior now and has been there for almost 4 years. Could you give me any adivce or can I contact you directly. He really deserves better than an out door gravel run to live our his days in. I would appreciate any information you could give me. Thanks you.

Tonya

Re: your thoughts and feedback on Best Friends in CO

AlainainFoCo — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:13:40 GMT

Thanks so much for getting back to me, bprincell! I really like how you define success, I completely agree. I had not seen the Ellen episode you mentioned, but I remember reading about the rehabilitation of the Vick dogs, it's an amazing story.

Can you tell me what sorts of things you do as a network volunteer? Do you do local work in CO, or online, or have you been down to the Sanctuary? If you don't mind sharing, I'd love to know.

When I read about the success stories of adoptions and the campaigns, I'm always very inspired by the results. But I'm always curious if 'grassroots' is enough. Do you think its more important to change individual peoples and groups idea about how to treat and care for animals or to try and change animal rights legislature on the nationwide scale? Obviously both is best, but which do you think should or has to come first?

Do you think that indifference is also an obstacle that animal rescue organizations face? You don't mention that in your answers, but I would think that it might be an even more prolific problem than people who mistreat animals (though, maybe not as terrible a problem)?

I appreciate you taking the time.

Re: your thoughts and feedback on Best Friends in CO

bprincell — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:43:42 GMT

1. I saw John and Georgia on the 'Ellen' show and Georgia's story affected me. It was right then that I found BFAS on the internet and applies to be a network volunteer.

2. I tell people that BFAS is a rescue and rehab program for animals that would normally be put down due to health, behavior or lack of housing space issues. I tell people that BFAS offers every animal a second chance.

3. I feel that BFAS shows people that kindness and 'not judging a book by it's cover' is the right way to live. As the BFAS motto states, kindness to animals means a better world for all of us. Kindness to animals can teach that kindness to others (humans) goes hand in hand.

3. BFAS has already acheived success. The rescue and rehab of even one animal is success. The education of one human about how to treat and care for animals is success. BFAS has far surpassed this.

4. I think that all animal rescue organizations are going to face 2 obstacles: people that hurt and abandon animals; and funding. I think that these obstacles are unfortunately not going to go away.