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It all began with a dog... |
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Written by Shelly
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Wednesday, 03 September 2008 00:00 |
That's him- Jack- leaping off the dock into the lake. It's hard to believe that just a few short months ago we weren't sure we were ready for a dog. But the pleas for help from our local rescue organization ( H.A.R.T.) were too difficult to ignore, so we committed to fostering a dog- a dog that had been found wandering at large, that didn't have a name, that was one big unknown, essentially. But he had those big brown eyes and a wagging tail, didn't jump on us and didn't bark, so we took that chance. Within 24 hours we were signing the paperwork to adopt him. We knew we had something special. And we want to be the best, responsible dog owners we possibly can, which is where this site, this community, comes in. That's what BLADO is about- responsible dog ownership. That means training and manners and socialization, sharing of resources and information, and reaching out to fellow dog owners, not only in the Brainerd area but across the state and across the country. Welcome- to the Brainerd Lakes Association of Dog Owners. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 13 August 2009 10:16 |
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Our first fostering experience... |
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Written by Shelly
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Wednesday, 23 September 2009 09:47 |
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I won't bore you with the details of how it happened, but we agreed to foster a dog for a couple of weeks. Her name is Jasmine and she's a Rottweiler mix with a longer coat (theories as to the origin of the "mix" abound- Golden Retriever, German Shepherd... I say Newfoundland due to the size of her paws and webbed toes and curly long tail, but who knows?). She is also a compete sweetheart. She and Jack have fast become bestest buds (despite her using him as a drool rag) and they play tug and wrestle and are generally inseparable (even though I think sometimes Jack would love for her to leave him alone for a bit- and give him back his doggie bed!).
Yes, I do want another dog sometime. Yes, I am tempted to keep her. But I went into this determined to not fall in love and have managed to do so while still adoring her deeply (and *giving* her lots of love). However, I seem to have underestimated my husband's ability to bond. He *LOVES* Jasmine. Last night he asked me- more than once- if we could keep her. I keep telling him no- mainly because there is no way we could afford it at this time. I don't know if he'll ever forgive me.
But she is a sweetheart. And Homeward Bound is going to take her and get her vetted (spayed/vaccinations/etc) so she can be adopted out. If anyone is looking for a youngish (8 months old), sizable (I'm guessing 80-90 lbs at present, and will probably get bigger if her ginormous paws are any indication!), well-socialized wonderful family dog, Jasmine is it. Keep an eye out on www.homewardboundrecue.com for her. (I'll post a link as soon as I can.)
Bill is taking her down to Monticello tomorrow to meet up with the Homeward Bound rep who'll be fostering her. I admit it- I'm gonna miss her. She really is something special. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 September 2009 10:02 |
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Written by Shelly
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Thursday, 13 August 2009 15:26 |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 13 August 2009 15:42 |
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Written by Shelly
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Monday, 22 September 2008 12:29 |
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Taken from the United Pacific Railroad site, Friday Sept. 19, courtesy of "Riz"
Union Pacific Locomotive Engineer Richard Carman, Jr., was running his 110-car train through Little Rock, Ark., when he observed a small dog between the rails. He appeared to be caught in a switch. Carman contacted railroad police, advising his train had passed over the dog. Special Agent Richard Carman, Sr., who happens to be the engineer's father, responded and found the pup still between the rails, visibly shaken but uninjured. He contacted a dispatcher to stop an approaching train until the pup could be rescued. The dog was taken to the Little Rock Humane Society, where policy dictated that if not adopted over a period of time, he would be euthanized. After several days, Carman visited the Little Rock Humane Society. Finding the dog still available, he adopted him. His name is "Switch." 
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