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I can get the vet check done here at my vet's office. I've literally spent a few thousand dollars with her in the past year, so she should be cheap about it. (I'll hold her feet to the fire!) Anyway, there should be some way to get Annie from Lamar to Pueblo, then to my area just east of ABQ within ...

Jeez, Phyllis. This SUCKS! I'm working on helping Sammie to get Annie out of the Lamar hellhole, but will try to call that number above a few times to see if I can reach them. Sometimes, human behavior just beyond the pale, particularly when it comes to caring for their critters. As I've said so man...

Right now, I'm working with a group that transports pups and pregnant dogs to Denver from ABQ. If I can work it right, they might be able to stop in Pueblo (long story, don't ask) to meet someone with Annie coming west to Pueblo from Lamar. this would be their return trip from Denver to ABQ. If they...

Ok everybody...now the hard part starts. We have to get Annie from Colorado (middle of nowhere part of Colorado) to Sammie in PA. I've PM's her and asked that she call me and we can start working on a plan.
Any ideas?

Here's the update I got last night from Kea about Annie. Apparently, Annie IS NOT DOG AGGRESSIVE ! Kea says Annie, as an intact female, was put in with the Lab who was also an intact female. Kea said she thought Annie would be perfectly fine with other females who are spayed, and with any male. So, ...

Oh, Phyllis! This is wonderful. I know what you've been through and like a bunch of us, you've just kept at it until it's done. Just keep it low key and try not to kill them before they hand the Chow over to you! LOL Drama with the kid...I hope not. Hysterical kids can really ruin a deal, like make ...

If anybody has an email address, you can send and receive payments through PayPal. It's very easy when you set up an account...not torturous and I'm sure that any donations for Berkley and Onyx would be greatly appreciated. Not to mention any Chows in the future.

I absolutely agree with Ciaobella, Phyllis. If these people are so broke their phone gets disconnected, this boy's next trip will be to the shelter. He'll be the least of their worries. It may sound crass, but since you are keeping track of him, this may make it a lot easier for you. The shelter wil...

I just talked to Kia at the Lamar, Colorado Animal Shelter. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE NUMBER IN THE POST BY SAMMIE. (No offense Sammie, but that is Kia's WORK number! It's a dialysis lab. Kia is continuing to work with Annie to see if she is truly dog aggressive, or just had a problem with that particu...

Teddy Bear. Of course! It makes perfect sense!
Laura Mac

Oh...one more thing about the black-dog syndrome. I've been told by lots of shelter people that bloack dogs are the hardest to adopt out because people are superstitious. And, most people are afraid of black dogs, especially big ones, except Labs maybe. That's why I LOVE my black Chows. Nobody messe...

I found, as a foster for many Golden Retrievers (who generally have very gentle, non-combative temperments) that having each of my dogs meet the new foster one-at-a-time was really helpful. The foster didn't feel overwhelmed and got to check out each of my guys slowly. Then, we'd try two of my guys ...

I have a lot of old dogs here now, including poor Berkley, the newly rescued Chow. I have a Golden Retriever, age 8-1/2; Bearded Collie, age 9-1/2 and Berkley who we all think is about 8. I have heard so many things about not vaccinating dogs when they are seniors...that the vaccines can cause serio...

I just tried the "Oso" name...he didn't even look at me, but as soon as I said "Bear", he looked right at me. I don't know why I didn't think of it earlier. I still like Berkley though. Besides, everybody here knows who Berkley is now. He'll always be just Berkley to me.

So, I don't want to sound racist or anything, but when Berkley (his shelter name) first got here, I tried calling him all sorts of things....he came from an LA shelter after all and I thought maybe he had some sort of Mexican name or something. I called him Juan, Manuel, Pablo, Eduardo, Enrique, Ric...

I'm cutting the pills in half. Rimadyl gave Wally ulcers, so I know how nasty that stuff can be. I thought a half dose would be safe, plus I give it to him just before he eats, so he has a full stomach.

I'm cutting the pills in half. Rimadyl gave Wally ulcers, so I know how nasty that stuff can be. I thought a half dose would be safe, plus I give it to him just beofre he eats, so he has a full stomach.

Berkley's doing really well. He lets me wipe his eyes out twice a day and put the anti-biotics in them also twice a day. He doesn't especially like the ointment, but doesn't put up any fight. I think he knows it's helping him to see a bit better. His eyes look a lot better tonight than they did even...

When I saw that the shelter had put Annie to sleep, I sat at my computer and sobbed. I think I've cried for two days, every time I think of her. As I always say, pick your new Chow buddies from the shelters first, then rescues second. Perhaps if more people did this, there would be fewer Annies. It'...

I'm attaching pics of poor Berkley's entropion surgery today. It's not pretty and is very upsetting. The vet said he'd be able to see really well by tomorrow, but I'm waiting for the swelling to set in. She said I could put warm compresses on his eyes if he'd let me. I can tell he's still woozy from...

This is the Chow I posted in "Chows needing a Home." She won't need one now. Check http://www.dogsindanger.com

Annie
Died:2008-05-27
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Berkley has been here for three weeks today. He's in the hospital today, having his entropion surgery on both eyes that just couldn't wait much longer. I was afraid it would compromise his eyesight. Who knows how long he's been dealing with this condition? If he's really 8 years old, it could have b...

Did you catch that little guy yet?
Laura Mac

Long words? Bless your heart...

I posted this under "Berkley & Merlin & Jeff", but thought I should start a new topic as a tribute to all those who rescue any living creature.... My post was for EVERYONE who's ever rescued a dog of ANY breed, and in particular our poor little Chows. It amazes me how little people...