tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post4613246368157211365..comments2024-01-28T12:45:37.733-08:00Comments on Yarnhog: UnconscionableYarnhoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06625926254864861603noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-20560146124289474152009-07-26T09:09:57.181-07:002009-07-26T09:09:57.181-07:00I know that shelters are being overwhelmed with an...I know that shelters are being overwhelmed with animals that the owners cannot afford to keep, but still. There is no excuse for that treatment. You are a hero. My Bear and Lucy send their love and snuggles and tail wags to those pups and their mama.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-6768688267297524962009-07-24T09:11:45.078-07:002009-07-24T09:11:45.078-07:00I am practically sobbing here in my cubicle. I am...I am practically sobbing here in my cubicle. I am not a religious person, but I am heaping blessings on you. Also, that the momma dog is so good natured after such abuse and horrible treatment is a testament to the nature of dogs.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00256149382126377346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-85975437963807702982009-07-23T06:07:49.303-07:002009-07-23T06:07:49.303-07:00Bless you for doing this. Lots of folks would hav...Bless you for doing this. Lots of folks would have turned a blind eye. It's a great example to your kids.<br />One of the many dogs we've rescued over the years was a puppy mill mama who was so depleted she had lost all her hair and a number of teeth. She came back sleek and sassy, if a bit mentally challenged, and had a good many healthy years. Hopefully your dogmama will do equally well-- and no matter what happens she's in loving hands, which is worth so much.SusanJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588259473064083848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-62130655716336019802009-07-23T05:45:29.962-07:002009-07-23T05:45:29.962-07:00Have you considered feeding her something like ice...Have you considered feeding her something like ice cream? Easy to get down and loaded with fats and calcium, etc. Not something I'd suggest for a regular dog's diet but this poor mama seems like she needs to put some weight on fast - the puppies will suck all of her resources and she could die even if the rest of them survive.sheep#100https://www.blogger.com/profile/04207640881710412597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-38899191495610995692009-07-22T20:38:03.055-07:002009-07-22T20:38:03.055-07:00Tragic story. Wishing you some canine happiness.Tragic story. Wishing you some canine happiness.Life's a Stitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05608285265611816717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-9124212993968518112009-07-22T18:40:31.934-07:002009-07-22T18:40:31.934-07:00Thank you, thank you for all you're doing. You...Thank you, thank you for all you're doing. You're a very good, kind person.Karenhttp://4badbill.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-47876028141824499252009-07-22T18:03:56.185-07:002009-07-22T18:03:56.185-07:00I am sitting here just shaking my head... I cannot...I am sitting here just shaking my head... I cannot believe the behavior of that .... place .... that that poor dog and pups came from...<br />Bless you for your huge heart!!!!SwissKnits!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06216686086086318389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-43867184492823940472009-07-22T17:44:37.732-07:002009-07-22T17:44:37.732-07:00Thankful for kind people like you who are helping ...Thankful for kind people like you who are helping to alleviate suffering and misery. You're absolutely right, it is unconscionable and there should be a special corner of hell for those who would treat an animal like that. <br /><br />I'm also glad you are keeping us posted.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06516529307507668142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-42429556694277460762009-07-22T15:49:35.170-07:002009-07-22T15:49:35.170-07:00I'll be sending my positive thoughts over to y...I'll be sending my positive thoughts over to you and the ones in your care. Good luck!Khalilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15258272454002206184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-83041667875756148712009-07-22T12:27:43.730-07:002009-07-22T12:27:43.730-07:00I am so glad to know that mama and her babies are ...I am so glad to know that mama and her babies are in your hands. A life is a life- dog or human. It makes me sad that that ws so easily overlooked at that shelter.sophannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07571217197138831872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-4071083739787408962009-07-22T12:16:56.956-07:002009-07-22T12:16:56.956-07:00I am so glad you are taking care of her and her pu...I am so glad you are taking care of her and her puppies. Those Shelter people ought to be prosecuted. they would be here. Bastards.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14864658805462324550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-16607012855681275232009-07-22T11:18:05.586-07:002009-07-22T11:18:05.586-07:00That mama dog is very, very lucky to have landed i...That mama dog is very, very lucky to have landed in your care, and so are her babies. You'll have to post frequently to keep us updated! Surely mama has milk, if she's drinking a lot? <br /><br />I have no words for that so-called shelter. Speechless over here.Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-31518394715283912572009-07-22T10:55:21.423-07:002009-07-22T10:55:21.423-07:00Dumbfounded. You are wonderful to step up to the t...Dumbfounded. You are wonderful to step up to the task of saving these dogs. Guess you won't be doing much knitting anytime soon!Amy S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-20546959192839026032009-07-22T10:24:05.642-07:002009-07-22T10:24:05.642-07:00How sad... I'll be thinking about the mama and...How sad... I'll be thinking about the mama and puppies. Thanks for taking on this daunting task.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00108060115198293151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-73427953007785385552009-07-22T10:20:24.998-07:002009-07-22T10:20:24.998-07:00This is really sick. Really sick. Not sure they sh...This is really sick. Really sick. Not sure they should be allowed to be a shelter at all.Melissa Morgan-Oakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924231630580404009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-70411233901057304832009-07-22T10:04:09.395-07:002009-07-22T10:04:09.395-07:00The thought that came to my mind yesterday was tha...The thought that came to my mind yesterday was that the shelter was guilty of abuse. This is the very situation where the law comes in to rescue the animals. This is a shelter?! That they planned to euthanize the animals is no excuse to abuse them. Bless you for providing them love and care.punkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484602864393297202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-42450256505689786322009-07-22T09:09:31.479-07:002009-07-22T09:09:31.479-07:00I am so glad there are people out there like you w...I am so glad there are people out there like you who are willing to take on such an arduous task!<br />As much as I'm glad they are still alive the "shelter" (and I use that term very loosely after their behaviour) should have put the mother down if they weren't going to bother to care for her properly.Wanderingcatstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459444703722115118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-60454144840032403212009-07-22T09:04:10.446-07:002009-07-22T09:04:10.446-07:00This story is just heart-breaking. Is it possible...This story is just heart-breaking. Is it possible to report the shelter for neglect? Not that you don't have enough on your hands as it is, of course! Maybe if you got some other concerned citizens on your side you could make a difference in the way the place is run, though. Either way, you are doing a wonderful thing.Leeannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04279180800359219423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-12477862974614479072009-07-22T08:30:17.038-07:002009-07-22T08:30:17.038-07:00I wanted to comment yesterday, but just couldn'...I wanted to comment yesterday, but just couldn't find the words. It's not easier today. You're doing an awesome job, and that socalled shelter should be closed immediately! That's no way to treat an animal. <br />I hope the rest of the pups pull through, and I hope you will share more photos. Take care.marithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13464504756605202290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-54579661692714460812009-07-22T08:12:02.368-07:002009-07-22T08:12:02.368-07:00I would seriously consider turning that shelter in...I would seriously consider turning that shelter in for animal neglect/abuse. There is absolutely no excuse for doing that to any animal, especially a pregnant/nursing female and her pups. If that's how they run their operation, they shouldn't be running anything. I'm sitting here trying to figure out how I can afford a plane ticket to come pick up one of those puppies in six weeks (my husband just got a sharp pain in his wallet) because I am SO ANGRY that anyone would do that. She looks like a beautiful dog and the pups are adorable. <br /><br />Okay, need to go love on my (three rescue) dogs some and be glad I was able to help them. Sigh. You're doing an awesome thing.Steph Bhttp://stephbolinger.typepad.com/grouchy_mom/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-2022454677234954172009-07-22T08:04:08.056-07:002009-07-22T08:04:08.056-07:00I am astounded at the shelter's behavior. I a...I am astounded at the shelter's behavior. I agree, they should have either cared for her or put her down immediately, not left her in a cage without any care.<br /><br />Bless you for taking her and the puppies in.DataGoddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02333636638760816308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-17241890632636020522009-07-22T07:56:17.982-07:002009-07-22T07:56:17.982-07:00I too understand the predicament that shelters fin...I too understand the predicament that shelters find themselves in... esp in this economy, but his was indeed unconscionable. <br /><br />Remember to honor the small victories -- every ounce Mama gains, every day the puppies continue to get fat & happy is worth celebrating. It's the only way to beat back the rage at the larger injustices.<br /><br />As for the worms, I go ahead and deworm my whole pack every time a foster comes to stay with us, quarantined or not. Panacur is pretty mild, cheap and easily available at most horse supply places. It's worth the piece of mind.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07592716062209815255noreply@blogger.com