SPECIAL THANKS TO THE VOTERS OF CALIFORNIA, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES AND OPRAH FOR HAVING THE GUTS TO COVER THE ISSUE ON HER SHOW! --pca
From: info@farmsanctuary.org
Historic Victory for Farm Animals! Prop 2 Passes in California
Congratulations to animal protection advocates throughout the country for getting the word and the vote out for farm animals!
In a historic victory, California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 2, a landmark measure that bans three of the cruelest factory farming confinement systems battery cages, veal crates and gestation crates -- in the state by 2015.
By a vote of more than 60 percent Californians sent a clear message to big agribusiness thatcruelty to animals is unacceptable. While Prop 2 will curtail the suffering of millions of animals in California, the repercussions throughout the country promise to be even more profound: As California goes, so goes the rest of the nation. California’s new law against farm animal cruelty holds the potential to spark an unstoppable precedent for change in the way farm animals are treated nationwide.
Although veal crates, gestation crates and battery cage confinement systems have been banned throughout Europe, they remain common across most of the U.S. With the passage of Prop 2, California becomes the 5th state to outlaw gestation crates (joining Florida, Arizona, Oregon and Colorado) and the third to outlaw veal crates (joining Arizona and Colorado). Perhaps most significantly, it becomes the first state to ban battery cages for laying hens, who are killed in far greater numbers than either pigs or calves. Debeaked shortly after hatching and crammed five or more into a cage the size of a filing drawer, each laying hen is provided less space than a sheet of typing paper to live her entire life. Now, California egg producers will be required to provide birds with enough space to turn around, stand up and spread their wings. This ban on battery cages sets the stage for other states to follow in California’s path—ultimately affecting many millions more animals a year.
The impact of California’s passing of Prop 2 will be significant, and the efforts of animal protection advocates across the country toward its passage will continue to send ripples across the nation. Thank you to everybody who gave their time and energy to help achieve this phenomenal victory.
Together, we are making a difference! Check out more information on this monumental victory! www.farmsanctuary.org/get_involved/yesonprop2.html
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
"Property" and Entitlement, They're Not
Picture Left -- "Jay" Lost, little shelter dog.
Ah, our archaic animal welfare laws!
I went to see Jay, the so-called "severe" (behavior) Pomeranian yesterday at the Manhattan animal control shelter.
I did not see a nasty or "aggressive" little dog in a cage.
Rather, what I saw was a very frightened, confused little dog in a ward filled with large and barking dogs.
I was instructed to wait for a kennel staffer to take Jay out of the cage, due to the "caution" sticker on his kennel card. But, after a few mintutes, I was able to loop my leash over Jay's head and lift him out of the cage myself.
There was nothing "aggressive" about him.
I took Jay into the yard in back of the shelter and spent some time with him. He seemed a bit lost and distracted, but I was able to stroke him and lift him up on the bench beside me.
He seemed very much to be looking for his former owners.
Of course one has to wonder about Jay's "former owners."
It's not too often that one sees a small, purebred dog with fly bites on the ears, but they were certainly prevalent on Jay's ear tips.
Such usually indicate a dog kept primarily outside in a yard.
Further evidence to neglect is Jay's dirty, matted coat and his thin condition.
One tends to think of Pomeranians as "spoiled, pampered" dogs.
But, nothing about Jay suggests any kind of pampering or even minimal care.
He's a sad little dog trying to put up a bravado of independence and nonchalence.
After returning Jay to his cage, I went to the "New Hope" office in the shelter to tell the woman in charge of rescue, that I was happy to take Jay.
"Can he be neutered tomorrow?" I asked Jesse.
"Well, he's still on stray hold until tomorrow. He could be neutered on Tuesday and you can pick him up then if not claimed." Jesse replied.
"Stray hold" is a 3-day wait period allotted for owners of lost dogs or cats to claim their animal.
That means that Jay's former owners could potentially show up at the shelter and claim him and I would have nothing to say about it.
It doesn't seem to matter that the dog had been severely neglected for months or possibly even years.
In my personal opinion, if found, Jay's former owners should be arrested and forced to spend at least one full week tied up in a yard.
Of course, were it up to me, many of the laws pertaining to animals would be changed.
But, primary among them would be the notion of animals as inanimate "property" to be purchased, sold, discarded or claimed regardless of condition or previous care.
Having, keeping or claiming animals should be considered an earned privilege, rather than an entitlement. -- PCA
I went to see Jay, the so-called "severe" (behavior) Pomeranian yesterday at the Manhattan animal control shelter.
I did not see a nasty or "aggressive" little dog in a cage.
Rather, what I saw was a very frightened, confused little dog in a ward filled with large and barking dogs.
I was instructed to wait for a kennel staffer to take Jay out of the cage, due to the "caution" sticker on his kennel card. But, after a few mintutes, I was able to loop my leash over Jay's head and lift him out of the cage myself.
There was nothing "aggressive" about him.
I took Jay into the yard in back of the shelter and spent some time with him. He seemed a bit lost and distracted, but I was able to stroke him and lift him up on the bench beside me.
He seemed very much to be looking for his former owners.
Of course one has to wonder about Jay's "former owners."
It's not too often that one sees a small, purebred dog with fly bites on the ears, but they were certainly prevalent on Jay's ear tips.
Such usually indicate a dog kept primarily outside in a yard.
Further evidence to neglect is Jay's dirty, matted coat and his thin condition.
One tends to think of Pomeranians as "spoiled, pampered" dogs.
But, nothing about Jay suggests any kind of pampering or even minimal care.
He's a sad little dog trying to put up a bravado of independence and nonchalence.
After returning Jay to his cage, I went to the "New Hope" office in the shelter to tell the woman in charge of rescue, that I was happy to take Jay.
"Can he be neutered tomorrow?" I asked Jesse.
"Well, he's still on stray hold until tomorrow. He could be neutered on Tuesday and you can pick him up then if not claimed." Jesse replied.
"Stray hold" is a 3-day wait period allotted for owners of lost dogs or cats to claim their animal.
That means that Jay's former owners could potentially show up at the shelter and claim him and I would have nothing to say about it.
It doesn't seem to matter that the dog had been severely neglected for months or possibly even years.
In my personal opinion, if found, Jay's former owners should be arrested and forced to spend at least one full week tied up in a yard.
Of course, were it up to me, many of the laws pertaining to animals would be changed.
But, primary among them would be the notion of animals as inanimate "property" to be purchased, sold, discarded or claimed regardless of condition or previous care.
Having, keeping or claiming animals should be considered an earned privilege, rather than an entitlement. -- PCA
Saturday, November 1, 2008
"Vicious Little Pomeranians"
(Picture left-- Chance, the "vampire dog" shortly after rescued.)
"Oh my God, he looks like he's Chance's brother!"
Such was my email response this morning to a message from one of the shelter volunteers about a Pomeranian named, "Jay" who, well, like Chance, doesn't seem to be doing too well in the shelter.
Jay is in fact, a "Severe" (just like Chance) in his shelter behavior evaluation.
I seem to have a "thing" for Pomeranians and Chow Chows.
In fact, the last Pom I brought home to "foster" I ended up keeping.
"Chance" has since become my "beautiful little puppy boy" -- despite the fact he is about ten years old.
That's because Chance looks like a baby Chow Chow and loves to be babied.
For those who don't know Chance's story, he arrived at the city shelter about 4 months ago and was trying to bite everyone who went near or attempted to handle him.
The veterinary notes on Chance's record say:
"Extremely aggressive, lunging, biting rope."
Despite being a small, purebred dog, Chance nevertheless ended up on the shelter Euthanasia list due to "severe" behavior.
I called the shelter to pull Chance from the list and a couple of days later brought him home with me with the idea of fostering and socializing until Chance could be adopted.
But, I fell in love with the fluffy, little fox-like dog. What's more, Chance is very good with my other dog, Tina and totally devoted to me. I can do anything with Chance, including rock him in my arms and lap like a baby.
Meanwhile, Chance and Tina make a very beautiful and balanced pair. Tina is the more independent, "alpha" and exploratory of the two dogs. Chance is the more protective and dependent. He always stays right beside me during a walk, while Tina always prances a few steps in front of both of us. -- Tina would have made a great sled or "herding" farm dog.
When first rescued, Chance needed dentistry, removal of a fatty tissue mass on his stomach and neutering before I could even hope to place him. But his distrust of strangers, as well as his age and the "behavior" notes on his shelter record made me think that even following the vetting, Chance would not be an easy adoption.
I in fact, never advertised Chance for Adoption, even following the surgeries.
It's as though I never really considered adopting Chance out at all.
But, the bad part of a rescuer making the choice to keep a "foster" pet over adopting out, is that you then use up that potential foster spot for another animal who would desperately need it.
I thus have no open foster space now for "Jay," the Pomeranian who not only looks like a clone to Chance, but also seems to be heading on the same path in the shelter. Unless rescued, Jay too, would land on the Euthanasia list -- if not today, then tomorrow.
So what do I do?
I will probably head to the shelter today to meet with Jay, take pictures and try to figure out some way of pulling him, if in fact, no other rescue has stepped forward.
I know I will not let this little "fluff dog" go down.
For all the love, joy and laughs Chance has brought to my life, I "owe" it to his fellow other Pomeranians in distress to find something for them.
Pomeranians are feisty little dogs and like Chow Chows, not the easiest to understand.
Both breeds take time to trust people they don't know and can be combative and contrary when they don't.
But, when finally winning over the trust of these dogs, there are few of any species who will show you more love, devotion and loyalty then the so-called, "vicious little Pomeranian" --or "nasty Chow Chow."
Ah, how first impressions and outward behaviors sometime deceive! -- PCA
Such was my email response this morning to a message from one of the shelter volunteers about a Pomeranian named, "Jay" who, well, like Chance, doesn't seem to be doing too well in the shelter.
Jay is in fact, a "Severe" (just like Chance) in his shelter behavior evaluation.
I seem to have a "thing" for Pomeranians and Chow Chows.
In fact, the last Pom I brought home to "foster" I ended up keeping.
"Chance" has since become my "beautiful little puppy boy" -- despite the fact he is about ten years old.
That's because Chance looks like a baby Chow Chow and loves to be babied.
For those who don't know Chance's story, he arrived at the city shelter about 4 months ago and was trying to bite everyone who went near or attempted to handle him.
The veterinary notes on Chance's record say:
"Extremely aggressive, lunging, biting rope."
Despite being a small, purebred dog, Chance nevertheless ended up on the shelter Euthanasia list due to "severe" behavior.
I called the shelter to pull Chance from the list and a couple of days later brought him home with me with the idea of fostering and socializing until Chance could be adopted.
But, I fell in love with the fluffy, little fox-like dog. What's more, Chance is very good with my other dog, Tina and totally devoted to me. I can do anything with Chance, including rock him in my arms and lap like a baby.
Meanwhile, Chance and Tina make a very beautiful and balanced pair. Tina is the more independent, "alpha" and exploratory of the two dogs. Chance is the more protective and dependent. He always stays right beside me during a walk, while Tina always prances a few steps in front of both of us. -- Tina would have made a great sled or "herding" farm dog.
When first rescued, Chance needed dentistry, removal of a fatty tissue mass on his stomach and neutering before I could even hope to place him. But his distrust of strangers, as well as his age and the "behavior" notes on his shelter record made me think that even following the vetting, Chance would not be an easy adoption.
I in fact, never advertised Chance for Adoption, even following the surgeries.
It's as though I never really considered adopting Chance out at all.
But, the bad part of a rescuer making the choice to keep a "foster" pet over adopting out, is that you then use up that potential foster spot for another animal who would desperately need it.
I thus have no open foster space now for "Jay," the Pomeranian who not only looks like a clone to Chance, but also seems to be heading on the same path in the shelter. Unless rescued, Jay too, would land on the Euthanasia list -- if not today, then tomorrow.
So what do I do?
I will probably head to the shelter today to meet with Jay, take pictures and try to figure out some way of pulling him, if in fact, no other rescue has stepped forward.
I know I will not let this little "fluff dog" go down.
For all the love, joy and laughs Chance has brought to my life, I "owe" it to his fellow other Pomeranians in distress to find something for them.
Pomeranians are feisty little dogs and like Chow Chows, not the easiest to understand.
Both breeds take time to trust people they don't know and can be combative and contrary when they don't.
But, when finally winning over the trust of these dogs, there are few of any species who will show you more love, devotion and loyalty then the so-called, "vicious little Pomeranian" --or "nasty Chow Chow."
Ah, how first impressions and outward behaviors sometime deceive! -- PCA
For the "Undecided" (and Conflicted), Election Day Blues
The Presidential election is only 4 days away.
It seems from all the poles, that I will once again be voting for the losing side. -- I have been doing that since 2000.
Not that this election choice has been easy.-- It hasn't been easy at all.
I am a centrist democrat -- or, really an Independent now, as "moderate" in either party, seems an endangered species.
Following the (to me) hijacking of the 2000 election by George W. Bush and the Republicans, I swore I would never vote Republican again.
But, 8 years later and following what to me is probably the worse Presidency in our nation's history, I am doing just that.
Why?
Well, as said, this hasn't been an easy decision.
During this year's Democratic primaries, I questioned how any one could be "undecided" just days prior to an election primary. "Aren't these people paying attention?" I wondered.
But, since the defeat of Hillary Clinton (my then chosen candidate), I have in fact, waffled back and forth between things I liked and didn't like about Obama, as well as McCain.
Politically and on the issues, I am more with Barack Obama.
But, on character and history issues, I support McCain.
What's an "undecided" (or really, one in conflict) to do?
I admire the oratory of Barack Obama and find myself mostly agreeing with and being moved by his speeches.
I can't say the same about McCain.
But, I have to think McCain is a man of great will, devotion and strength of character.
I believe him when he says, "Country First" as McCain has the history to prove it.
How many soldiers, after all, come back from any war suffering from PTSD?
McCain spent 5 years in a Vietnam POW camp and refused to leave early even when he had the chance to.
How many others would not take advantage of political and family clout to "move ahead of the line" and leave a torturous situation?
That McCain was able to endure and return to the US after 5 years as a POW, pick up his life and go on to achieve both as a family man and US Senator is to be greatly admired and respected.
I don't like the way McCain, his wife, Cindy and his female running mate, Sarah Palin have been treated by the major media and left wing zealots in this country.
Most of the coverage has been downright unfair and at times, vicious.
After noting many of the egregious attacks against Hillary Clinton when she was running for President and even more scurrilous diatribes against Sarah Palin for VP, it would be amazing if any other woman would dare to run for high office again in this country any time soon.
So many rant about the "lack of experience and qualifications" of Sarah Palin to step into the role of President should the need arise.
But, what about the lack of experience and qualifications of Barack Obama who is actually running directly for President?
Why do these things not seem to matter for him?
I might feel differently had Obama had even one term in the US Senate under his belt (and some record of achievement) before running for President.
But, the "movement" that Obama is leading seems mostly to get him elected. He "inspires" others to go out and campaign for him.
I am not sure where Obama really wants to take this country.
It might be to political heaven or it might be to economic hell.
Barack Obama's "history" and past associations bother me.
I haven't been able to get past them and Barack Obama has failed to properly and honestly explain them.
I don't believe Obama when he claims he was "unaware" of his former preacher's radical, hateful views. Nor, do I believe Obama when he claims "unawareness" of radical associate, Bill Ayers' murderous, anarchist background.
If Obama lies about past friends and activities, why should we believe him on other matters?
I believe, finally that Obama if elected, will either be a great President or one of our very worst.
He is either a great leader or a great con man.
I believe, if elected, McCain will be a good President, but not necessarily a great one.
But, in a world facing so much peril and challenge, I would rather go for the merely "good" (and tried and true) than shoot for rainbows, only to find one is holding a hand full of empty air. -- PCA
It seems from all the poles, that I will once again be voting for the losing side. -- I have been doing that since 2000.
Not that this election choice has been easy.-- It hasn't been easy at all.
I am a centrist democrat -- or, really an Independent now, as "moderate" in either party, seems an endangered species.
Following the (to me) hijacking of the 2000 election by George W. Bush and the Republicans, I swore I would never vote Republican again.
But, 8 years later and following what to me is probably the worse Presidency in our nation's history, I am doing just that.
Why?
Well, as said, this hasn't been an easy decision.
During this year's Democratic primaries, I questioned how any one could be "undecided" just days prior to an election primary. "Aren't these people paying attention?" I wondered.
But, since the defeat of Hillary Clinton (my then chosen candidate), I have in fact, waffled back and forth between things I liked and didn't like about Obama, as well as McCain.
Politically and on the issues, I am more with Barack Obama.
But, on character and history issues, I support McCain.
What's an "undecided" (or really, one in conflict) to do?
I admire the oratory of Barack Obama and find myself mostly agreeing with and being moved by his speeches.
I can't say the same about McCain.
But, I have to think McCain is a man of great will, devotion and strength of character.
I believe him when he says, "Country First" as McCain has the history to prove it.
How many soldiers, after all, come back from any war suffering from PTSD?
McCain spent 5 years in a Vietnam POW camp and refused to leave early even when he had the chance to.
How many others would not take advantage of political and family clout to "move ahead of the line" and leave a torturous situation?
That McCain was able to endure and return to the US after 5 years as a POW, pick up his life and go on to achieve both as a family man and US Senator is to be greatly admired and respected.
I don't like the way McCain, his wife, Cindy and his female running mate, Sarah Palin have been treated by the major media and left wing zealots in this country.
Most of the coverage has been downright unfair and at times, vicious.
After noting many of the egregious attacks against Hillary Clinton when she was running for President and even more scurrilous diatribes against Sarah Palin for VP, it would be amazing if any other woman would dare to run for high office again in this country any time soon.
So many rant about the "lack of experience and qualifications" of Sarah Palin to step into the role of President should the need arise.
But, what about the lack of experience and qualifications of Barack Obama who is actually running directly for President?
Why do these things not seem to matter for him?
I might feel differently had Obama had even one term in the US Senate under his belt (and some record of achievement) before running for President.
But, the "movement" that Obama is leading seems mostly to get him elected. He "inspires" others to go out and campaign for him.
I am not sure where Obama really wants to take this country.
It might be to political heaven or it might be to economic hell.
Barack Obama's "history" and past associations bother me.
I haven't been able to get past them and Barack Obama has failed to properly and honestly explain them.
I don't believe Obama when he claims he was "unaware" of his former preacher's radical, hateful views. Nor, do I believe Obama when he claims "unawareness" of radical associate, Bill Ayers' murderous, anarchist background.
If Obama lies about past friends and activities, why should we believe him on other matters?
I believe, finally that Obama if elected, will either be a great President or one of our very worst.
He is either a great leader or a great con man.
I believe, if elected, McCain will be a good President, but not necessarily a great one.
But, in a world facing so much peril and challenge, I would rather go for the merely "good" (and tried and true) than shoot for rainbows, only to find one is holding a hand full of empty air. -- PCA
Friday, October 31, 2008
The Challenges of New Beginnings
A few days ago, I received an email from a woman working with the Yonkers shelter asking for help with a Chow Chow who had just arrived as a "owner surrender."
"Ruffles" (an odd name for a male dog) was given up because his owners are "moving to California."
"Moving" is in fact, one of the most common reasons cats and dogs are given up to shelters. It seems many people, when deciding what to bring with them when they change locations do not decide in favor of their pets. One cannot help but wonder why dropping pets off at shelters when one makes a move has become so acceptable in our culture?
In any case, Lila (from the shelter) informed me that "Ruffles" was a very "nice" dog, but he wasn't doing well in the shelter.
Though scheduled to be neutered this past Monday, staffers were unable to slip a leash over Ruffles and remove him from his indoor/outdoor run. The Chow was scared and backed off, each time evading the leash.
"Perhaps he's not used to be walked on a leash," I suggested to Lila. "You know there are many people who either keep dogs in yards and never walk them or simply open doors to let the dog come and go in a yard. Such dogs can be hard to leash because they're not used to it. Try approaching Ruffles sideways or with your back towards him. Go slowly and don't stare at him directly. When the dog is relaxed, then slip the leash over him."
Lila was appreciative of the suggestion and told me the shelter had a trainer coming in the next day. Hopefully, the woman would be able to get a leash on Ruffles and walk him.
"Can you call the former owner?" I asked. "If so, ask if Ruffles was an inside or outside dog. Ask if they regularly walked him or just let him out in the yard. Ask how the dog is with grooming, kids and other animals. Profiles are really important to get from former owners. This gives you a true picture of the dog and the environment he came out of. I suspect with his fear of the leash, Ruffles was rarely, if ever walked. Most dogs associate the leash with the postives of walks."
Yesterday, Lila called and told me she had indeed been able to contact Rufflel's former owner.
As speculated, Ruffles was not a dog who was regularly walked, but rather allowed to go inside and outside between home and yard. The owner added that Ruffle's was great around young children and other dogs. He had no guarding or aggressive issues, but was hard to groom due to being "too playful and jumpy." The dog had been given to the family as a "gift" when a small puppy.
Lila added that the trainer who had come to the shelter yesterday was able to remove Ruffles from his pen (per the way suggested) and walk him. But, since he's not used to being on a leash, Ruffles tends to zig zag and pull. He will need some work on leash walking.
Ruffles will be neutered in the next couple of days and then I have to figure out how we get him from the Yonkers shelter and where exactly he will go.
I suspect Ruffles would have a difficult time "adjusting" to a Manhattan apartment and all the stresses and noise of the city. I have already advertised him on Petfinders and hope to find a foster and/or adopter out of the city. S/he will have to be dog experienced and know how to deal with a dog who is not yet used to leash walks. While it is usually a pretty quick process to get dogs to respond positively to the leash (once they understand they are going for walk), walking calmly and in a straight line can take longer. -- this despite how quick and easy Cesar Millan ("The Dog Whisperer") makes it seem.
Ruffles is a beautiful red Chow who seems from his picture to be in top condition. (The owners, to their credit, at least took him to a groomer before leaving Ruffles at the shelter).
I sense, as Lila says, Ruffles is a "good dog." But, like most animals losing their homes and having to adjust to a whole new set of circumstances, the early going won't be easy.
Just like its not so easy trying to figure out how to put pictures on a new blog site. ;) -- PCA
*****
"Ruffles" (an odd name for a male dog) was given up because his owners are "moving to California."
"Moving" is in fact, one of the most common reasons cats and dogs are given up to shelters. It seems many people, when deciding what to bring with them when they change locations do not decide in favor of their pets. One cannot help but wonder why dropping pets off at shelters when one makes a move has become so acceptable in our culture?
In any case, Lila (from the shelter) informed me that "Ruffles" was a very "nice" dog, but he wasn't doing well in the shelter.
Though scheduled to be neutered this past Monday, staffers were unable to slip a leash over Ruffles and remove him from his indoor/outdoor run. The Chow was scared and backed off, each time evading the leash.
"Perhaps he's not used to be walked on a leash," I suggested to Lila. "You know there are many people who either keep dogs in yards and never walk them or simply open doors to let the dog come and go in a yard. Such dogs can be hard to leash because they're not used to it. Try approaching Ruffles sideways or with your back towards him. Go slowly and don't stare at him directly. When the dog is relaxed, then slip the leash over him."
Lila was appreciative of the suggestion and told me the shelter had a trainer coming in the next day. Hopefully, the woman would be able to get a leash on Ruffles and walk him.
"Can you call the former owner?" I asked. "If so, ask if Ruffles was an inside or outside dog. Ask if they regularly walked him or just let him out in the yard. Ask how the dog is with grooming, kids and other animals. Profiles are really important to get from former owners. This gives you a true picture of the dog and the environment he came out of. I suspect with his fear of the leash, Ruffles was rarely, if ever walked. Most dogs associate the leash with the postives of walks."
Yesterday, Lila called and told me she had indeed been able to contact Rufflel's former owner.
As speculated, Ruffles was not a dog who was regularly walked, but rather allowed to go inside and outside between home and yard. The owner added that Ruffle's was great around young children and other dogs. He had no guarding or aggressive issues, but was hard to groom due to being "too playful and jumpy." The dog had been given to the family as a "gift" when a small puppy.
Lila added that the trainer who had come to the shelter yesterday was able to remove Ruffles from his pen (per the way suggested) and walk him. But, since he's not used to being on a leash, Ruffles tends to zig zag and pull. He will need some work on leash walking.
Ruffles will be neutered in the next couple of days and then I have to figure out how we get him from the Yonkers shelter and where exactly he will go.
I suspect Ruffles would have a difficult time "adjusting" to a Manhattan apartment and all the stresses and noise of the city. I have already advertised him on Petfinders and hope to find a foster and/or adopter out of the city. S/he will have to be dog experienced and know how to deal with a dog who is not yet used to leash walks. While it is usually a pretty quick process to get dogs to respond positively to the leash (once they understand they are going for walk), walking calmly and in a straight line can take longer. -- this despite how quick and easy Cesar Millan ("The Dog Whisperer") makes it seem.
Ruffles is a beautiful red Chow who seems from his picture to be in top condition. (The owners, to their credit, at least took him to a groomer before leaving Ruffles at the shelter).
I sense, as Lila says, Ruffles is a "good dog." But, like most animals losing their homes and having to adjust to a whole new set of circumstances, the early going won't be easy.
Just like its not so easy trying to figure out how to put pictures on a new blog site. ;) -- PCA
*****
Thursday, October 30, 2008
"Testing, one, two, three" as they say.......
I am in the process of trying to import my old blog from AOL to this one.
So far, it doesn't seem to be going too well.
The old posts are gone, I can't seem to upload pictures and one attempt to post a new entry also failed.
So, not to waste to much creative energy or time writing some profound thought that disappears into cyberspace, I am simply going to try to publish the inane and see if it shows up!
Here we go.......
3,2,1,,,,,,,,!!!
I am in the process of trying to import my old blog from AOL to this one.
So far, it doesn't seem to be going too well.
The old posts are gone, I can't seem to upload pictures and one attempt to post a new entry also failed.
So, not to waste to much creative energy or time writing some profound thought that disappears into cyberspace, I am simply going to try to publish the inane and see if it shows up!
Here we go.......
3,2,1,,,,,,,,!!!
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