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CatNipped - 27 Sep 2005 00:41 GMT
Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he looks
healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle, unscathed by his
adventure.  She said she saw empty, torn-open bags of dog food laying around
the neighborhood, so it looks like the people who rescued Gypsy also left
food for the animals they couldn't capture (God bless the hearts of those
kind souls!!!).

She also said there was nothing in the house that is salvageable (we already
knew that, but seeing it had to be hard for her), but getting Digger back
went a long ways in raising their spirits as they poked through the moldy
wreckage.

She'll be picking Gypsy up on her way back to Houston so, aside from my
son-in-law who has to stay in New Orleans for his job, their family will be
reunited again - YAY!

Thank you so much for all the purrs you sent for my daughter to find her
dogs - purr power is an amazing thing!!!!!!

Hugs,

CatNipped
mlbriggs - 27 Sep 2005 00:53 GMT
> Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he looks
> healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle, unscathed by
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>
> CatNipped

Purrs for a happy reunion for Digger and Gypsy.
-L. - 27 Sep 2005 01:28 GMT
> Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he looks
> healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle, unscathed by his
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>
> CatNipped

So the real question is this:  Will your idiot daughter and her husband
make a contingency plan NOW so the next time they have to evacuate,
they don't leave their dogs behind to drown?  AND are they planning to
wite a BIG FAT check to the Humane Societies who cared for Gypsy when
she was rescued?  Or are they going to continue to let other people
take care of their responsibilities?  They are damn lucky to have those
dogs back and I hope to God they don't take them for granted, ever
again.

Do not throw that puppy in the back yard with vicious adult dogs simply
because he is a Rotty.  Being a Rotty has nothing to do with whether or
not he will be able to "hold his own" with them.  He will undoubtedly
be forced into submission by the strange dogs, which will be extremely
stressful to him, and may change his temperament.  Digger deserves
better after being abandoned and left to drown - f.ck your husband and
his focus on materialism.

I'm beginning to think your entire family is comprised of idiots.

-L.
Topaz - 27 Sep 2005 04:17 GMT
> > Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he looks
> > healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle, unscathed by his
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> So the real question is this:  Will your idiot daughter and her husband
> make a contingency plan NOW

SLAP

You just have to look for trouble, don't you? And then you are
so surprised when it finds you.

Well, it is about to find you again.
-L. - 27 Sep 2005 05:04 GMT
> SLAP
>
> You just have to look for trouble, don't you? And then you are
> so surprised when it finds you.
>
> Well, it is about to find you again.

Oh shut up Nancy Carter Moore.  You and your desperate "threats" are
pathetic.

-L.
Topaz - 27 Sep 2005 05:40 GMT
> > SLAP
> >
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> Oh shut up Nancy Carter Moore.  You and your desperate "threats" are
> pathetic.

Who? And no, that's not threat, just an observation. You should have learned
your lesson about stalking, but you
just cannot leave well enough alone. The reluctant stay at home Mommy, eh?

It's Lyn Wegrich Glover, right? You make an interesting Google. How many
user names have you had? And how many users? lol
George Orwell - 27 Sep 2005 07:45 GMT
>> > SLAP
>> >
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> It's Lyn Wegrich Glover, right? You make an interesting Google. How
> many user names have you had? And how many users? lol
Topaz - 27 Sep 2005 09:37 GMT
> >> > SLAP
> >> >
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> > It's Lyn Wegrich Glover, right? You make an interesting Google. How
> > many user names have you had? And how many users? lol

Piss off, moron. So you're bored. Find something else to do.
None of the parties involved is a stupid as you think. Wild
Bill and Zach are not puppets for you to manipulate.

We're trying to discuss cats here. That is something upon which
all parties actually agree.

What are you trying to do?

(Aside from fan the flames, just because you are so f.cking
lame that you have nothing better to do. I know for sure that
no cat would suffer your presence.)
Lamey - The cable guy - 27 Sep 2005 15:51 GMT
On Tue, 27 Sep 2005 04:37:51 -0400,  wrote:

>> >> > SLAP
>> >> >
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>None of the parties involved is a stupid as you think. Wild
>Bill and Zach are not puppets for you to manipulate.

But we are here to save usenet from stalkers and kooks such as
yourself.

>We're trying to discuss cats here. That is something upon which
>all parties actually agree.
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>lame that you have nothing better to do. I know for sure that
>no cat would suffer your presence.)

Lyn Wegrich Glover

Interesting
-

GIT-R-DONE!

alt.usenet.legends.lamey
Lamey - The cable guy - 27 Sep 2005 15:49 GMT
On Tue, 27 Sep 2005 08:45:12 +0200 (CEST),  wrote:

>>> > SLAP
>>> >
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>> It's Lyn Wegrich Glover, right? You make an interesting Google. How
>> many user names have you had? And how many users? lol

Looks like it's time to visit the cat froups again

Bringing in the troops this time.
-

GIT-R-DONE!

alt.usenet.legends.lamey
-L. - 27 Sep 2005 16:14 GMT
> > > SLAP
> > >
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>
> Who?

Oh, is this another of your multiple personalities speaking? LOL....

And no, that's not threat, just an observation. You should have learned
> your lesson about stalking, but you
> just cannot leave well enough alone.

Yeah, yeah, yeah....we all know who the stalker is, Nanny-poo.  Give it
a rest.   No one is that interested in you - you're a boor.

-L.
jmcquown - 27 Sep 2005 15:08 GMT
>> Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he
>> looks healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle,
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> husband
> make a contingency plan NOW so the next time they have to evacuate,

Would you give this a rest?  She had no control over what her daughter or
anyone else did.

> Do not throw that puppy in the back yard with vicious adult dogs
> simply because he is a Rotty.  Being a Rotty has nothing to do with
> whether or
> not he will be able to "hold his own" with them.

She doesn't WANT to do that.  Good lord.  RIF - Reading is FUNdimental.

> I'm beginning to think your entire family is comprised of idiots.
>
> -L.

Why are you still trying to stir up this sh.t?  Just ignore CN's posts if
you don't like what she posts.

Jill
-L. - 27 Sep 2005 16:10 GMT
> >> Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he
> >> looks healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle,
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> Would you give this a rest?  She had no control over what her daughter or
> anyone else did.

As her Mother, I suppose her opinion (and blessing) has nothing to do
with her daughter's behavior.  And I suppose you and the rest of the
Sepford Community here think it;'s perfectly acceptable to abandon dogs
to drown in an emergency.  Then you have the gall to pretend to be
animal lovers.  Shame on all of you.

> > Do not throw that puppy in the back yard with vicious adult dogs
> > simply because he is a Rotty.  Being a Rotty has nothing to do with
> > whether or
> > not he will be able to "hold his own" with them.
>
> She doesn't WANT to do that.  Good lord.  RIF - Reading is FUNdimental.

She said the Rotty puppy could "hold his own" simply because he's a
Rotty.  Go back and read the thread.  She was only concerned about
Gypsy.

> > I'm beginning to think your entire family is comprised of idiots.
> >
> > -L.
>
> Why are you still trying to stir up this sh.t?

Not stirring up sh.t.  Just asking if the a.sholes learned their
lesson.  Will they make provisions for their dogs in the future now
that they were lucky enough to get them back?  Will they compensate the
organizations that went out of their way to rescue the dogs they dumped
like pieces of trash?

Why do I get the distinct feeling that the answer to both of those
questions is a NO....

>Just ignore CN's posts if
> you don't like what she posts.

Sorry Sweetums. I will express my opinion just like eveyone else on
this newsgroup.  Just because the masses of pithed zombies here think
it's ok to abandon dogs when it's inconvenient to do otherwise doesn't
mean everyone does.  Maybe no one wants to hold them accountable for
their cruelty, but I won't stand by and pretend it's ok.   Purr on
that.

-L.
jmcquown - 27 Sep 2005 18:45 GMT
>>>> Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he
>>>> looks healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle,
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> As her Mother, I suppose her opinion (and blessing) has nothing to do
> with her daughter's behavior.

Well let's see.  My mother doesn't "bless" the fact that I'm dating a man I
met first in 1979 and had a 2-year relationship with, which resumed nearly
24 years later.  Could she influence me?  Perhaps.  Would I let her?  Not
necessarily.  I'm a middle-aged woman, not a teenager.

 And I suppose you and the rest of the
> Sepford Community here think it;'s perfectly acceptable to abandon
> dogs
> to drown in an emergency.  Then you have the gall to pretend to be
> animal lovers.  Shame on all of you.

This isn't a Stepford community; to say that simply because we support each
other as friends is ridiculous.  We did not think it was acceptable but it
was beyond CN's control by the time she heard from her daughter so what was
she supposed to do?

>>> Do not throw that puppy in the back yard with vicious adult dogs
>>> simply because he is a Rotty.  Being a Rotty has nothing to do with
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> Rotty.  Go back and read the thread.  She was only concerned about
> Gypsy.

She said MAYBE the Rotty could "hold his own", better than the elderly
Gypsy.  She was still arguing the point with her husband.

>> Why are you still trying to stir up this sh.t?
>
> Not stirring up sh.t.  Just asking if the a.sholes learned their
> lesson.  Will they make provisions for their dogs in the future now
> that they were lucky enough to get them back?

They probably will, but IIRC they didn't realize how fast Katrina was going
to come in.  I can't comment on that because I, who live inland, watched the
storm and would have made arrangements and/or have left sooner, but still,
it's not CN's fault.  No point in blaming her.

 Will they compensate
> the organizations that went out of their way to rescue the dogs they
> dumped like pieces of trash?

They lost everything - how can they compensate the rescue organization when
they have to wade through paperwork and find out if they will even get
compensation for their belongings from insurance claims?  FEMA be damned,
the brunt of this will be borne by homeowners insurance claims.

>> Just ignore CN's posts if
>> you don't like what she posts.
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>
> -L.

Oh get over it.  I speak my mind on a regular basis.  I'm not a zombie nor a
drone and neither am I an uncaring person.  You're merely stirring the
flames, which is not necessary and you know it.

Jill
Karen - 27 Sep 2005 18:49 GMT
>>>> Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he
>>>> looks healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle,
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>
> -L.

You know, I dont' at all agree with the fact that they left the dogs.
However, I also think that to continue to be agressive about this is
useless. They probably HAVE learned that it was stupid. Along with
about 5000 or so other people. They have learned that NOT all
hurricanes are easily ridden out and returned to. They are
exceptionally fortunate those dogs survived and beyond that that they
found them. I know of people that actually gave their pets to the SPCA
with ID on the carriers and animals and they can't find them now. I'm
wandering from my point now, and that is that it is not condoning
something to be happy that the dogs are OK.
Nan - 27 Sep 2005 19:50 GMT
>You know, I dont' at all agree with the fact that they left the dogs.
>However, I also think that to continue to be agressive about this is
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>wandering from my point now, and that is that it is not condoning
>something to be happy that the dogs are OK.

Continuing the discussion about whether ir was right or wrong for CN's
daughter to leave the dogs is like beating a dead horse.  It's over
and done with, the dogs have both been found and are alright.  So
let's get back to rational discussions.  Come on, people, get over it
and quit quoting Lyn and Topaz vertabatim.  We all know that they are
trying to cause trouble and break up rpca.  Are we going to let them?
NO!!!!!!!!!!!

Purrs and Hugs,

Nan and the felinity felines

A wise man talks because he has something to say;
a fool talks because he has to say something.
wafflycat - 27 Sep 2005 19:54 GMT
Come on, people, get over it
> and quit quoting Lyn and Topaz vertabatim.  We all know that they are
> trying to cause trouble and break up rpca.  Are we going to let them?
> NO!!!!!!!!!!!

Indeed, I wish people would not feed the trolls - & quoting them means those
who have kill-filed them are still subjected to them!

Cheers, helen s
-L. - 27 Sep 2005 21:50 GMT
> Come on, people, get over it
> > and quit quoting Lyn and Topaz vertabatim.  We all know that they are
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> Cheers, helen s

Of course, anyone who voices a concern that doesn't meet the
group-think parameters is a troll.  Then you have the gall to think you
aren't a drone.

-L.
-L. - 27 Sep 2005 21:54 GMT
> Continuing the discussion about whether ir was right or wrong for CN's
> daughter to leave the dogs is like beating a dead horse.

No one brought that up.  I merely asked if they were going to make
restitution, and even more importnatly, to make sure it never happens
again.  Fair enough questions, seeing how they blew it last time...

> It's over
> and done with, the dogs have both been found and are alright.  So
> let's get back to rational discussions.  Come on, people, get over it
> and quit quoting Lyn and Topaz vertabatim.  We all know that they are
> trying to cause trouble and break up rpca.

Don't flatter yourself.  I don't give a sh.t about your little coffee
clatch.  I am merely asking if the a.sholes learned their lesson.
Apparently not...no evidence otherwise, and not a brain cell between
the lot of them.

Good thing there are good people who work for shelters to clean up the
messes idiots like this make...

-L.
-L. - 27 Sep 2005 21:59 GMT
> You know, I dont' at all agree with the fact that they left the dogs.
> However, I also think that to continue to be agressive about this is
> useless. They probably HAVE learned that it was stupid.

Really?  You think so?  Do they have an evacuation plan in place now
for their animals?  I haven't seen any mention of it...

> Along with
> about 5000 or so other people. They have learned that NOT all
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> wandering from my point now, and that is that it is not condoning
> something to be happy that the dogs are OK.

Fair enough.  Are you also concerned that they will do this again, the
next time they have to evacuate?   Or are you like the rest of the
drones here, and don't care?

Do you think they should compensate the organizations that cared for
and returned their dogs?  Or do you think that burden should fall on
the shoulders of an already taxed animal rescue system?

Can anyone here handle discussing the *real* questions of this saga?
Or do you all like to pretend life is just full of sparkly play things,
purrs, and hugs?

-L.
Karen - 27 Sep 2005 22:15 GMT
>> You know, I dont' at all agree with the fact that they left the dogs.
>> However, I also think that to continue to be agressive about this is
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
> next time they have to evacuate?   Or are you like the rest of the
> drones here, and don't care?

I'm concerned about a lot of things that I have no control over.  Brow
beating has never been, to my knowledge, an effective tool of change.

> Do you think they should compensate the organizations that cared for
> and returned their dogs?  Or do you think that burden should fall on
> the shoulders of an already taxed animal rescue system?

I would certainly make an offering when I was able. I cannot control
others though.

> Can anyone here handle discussing the *real* questions of this saga?
> Or do you all like to pretend life is just full of sparkly play things,
> purrs, and hugs?
>
> -L.

I think you seem to want to grind an ax rather than discuss an issue.
If you wanted to discuss an issue, you would actually start a
discussion and not just follow this particular case. As I've said
before, I keep carriers out at all times in case of needing to leave
quickly. What do you do?
-L. - 27 Sep 2005 22:34 GMT
> > Fair enough.  Are you also concerned that they will do this again, the
> > next time they have to evacuate?   Or are you like the rest of the
> > drones here, and don't care?
>
> I'm concerned about a lot of things that I have no control over.  Brow
> beating has never been, to my knowledge, an effective tool of change.

Just asking questions, Karen.  If CN feels brow-beat that's her own
guilt talking.

> > Do you think they should compensate the organizations that cared for
> > and returned their dogs?  Or do you think that burden should fall on
> > the shoulders of an already taxed animal rescue system?
>
> I would certainly make an offering when I was able. I cannot control
> others though.

That's not the question.  Do you think they should make compensation?
Or do you not care?  Personally, I think every person who abandoned an
animal should be fined.

Boarding fees run about $30/day/animal in most shelters. Anyone who was
lucky enough to get their dog back should compensate the shelter for
their dog's care.  That's the least they could do.

> > Can anyone here handle discussing the *real* questions of this saga?
> > Or do you all like to pretend life is just full of sparkly play things,
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> If you wanted to discuss an issue, you would actually start a
> discussion and not just follow this particular case.

This is the only case that's been posted.  I am going to voice my
dissent, whether or not you like it.  I am just wondering what the
a.sholes are going to do now that they got their dogs back, to ensure
this isn't going to happen again.  It's a fair enough question,
especially in light of the fact that CN has been asking for support for
these people, here in this ng.

So what I am hearing is that asking for purrs/prayers when somebody
totally f.cks up is ok, but asking that it not happen again isn't....?
Is that the group-think mentality here?

And my question regard compensation certainly is fair since I have
worked for Humane Societies in the past.  How do you think those
organizations stay running?  The least they can do is compensate the
orgs for the food and shelter.

> As I've said
> before, I keep carriers out at all times in case of needing to leave
> quickly. What do you do?

Quake is the only real danger here, other than fire.  I have
contingency plans for all my animals - including alternate housing,
carriers, first-aid kit, meds, and food and water supplies.  I have my
animals housed in the sturdiest part of our home in case of earthquake.
I have an axe in the pet area so that if I have to chop my way out of
there due to fire or quake, I can.  And you can bet if a fire was
raging within striking distance of my home I wouldn't sit around and
wait until the last minute to see whether or not it was going to hit
me...

-L.
jmcquown - 28 Sep 2005 16:07 GMT
>>> Fair enough.  Are you also concerned that they will do this again,
>>> the next time they have to evacuate?   Or are you like the rest of
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>
> Boarding fees run about $30/day/animal in most shelters.

You must board your pets in the wrong places, then.  I board Persia for $12
a night - note the NIGHT; this isn't a hotel where check-out is at 11 AM.  I
don't get charged by the day so if I pick her up the day after my flight
gets in, no extra charge.  $12 is the flat rate regardless of the type of
pet - dog, cat, etc. and they provide the kennel and the food, litter,
walkies, and they even do a free weigh and checkup to make sure nothing is
wrong.  I did have one vet that charged $15 a night.  But never $30.  That's
just ridiculous.

Jill
-L. - 28 Sep 2005 18:07 GMT
> >>> Fair enough.  Are you also concerned that they will do this again,
> >>> the next time they have to evacuate?   Or are you like the rest of
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
> wrong.  I did have one vet that charged $15 a night.  But never $30.  That's
> just ridiculous.

We are not talking about a vet or a boarding facility.  We are talking
about a shelter where the cost, is, indeed, $30/day or more to care for
an animal that is housed there.  They have added overhead that other
facilities don't have - and they care for far more animals in one day
than most facilities see in a week or a month, for that matter...

My experiences with boarding facilities are that you get what you pay
for.  Vets are usually less expensive, but the cat is basically in the
cage the whole time with little contact other than feeding, watering
and cleaning.  A much better choice is a private dedicated boarding
facility where the animals get individualized play time (usually in a
dedcated space) and attention.  The staff at vet hospitals are simply
too busy to give your animals much attention, although their love of
the animals is most genuine.

Of course, the best option of all is a sitter who comes to your home to
care for the animal.

-L.
Magic Mood Jeep© - 28 Sep 2005 19:00 GMT
>>>> Fair enough.  Are you also concerned that they will do this again,
>>>> the next time they have to evacuate?   Or are you like the rest of
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
>
> Jill

Our vet will baord pets (only if they are patients there - that way they
have easy access to their records and know ahead of times if there are
health or behaviour issues that you may forget to mention to any other
kennel), and they charge $7/critter/day (a day being a 24 hour period).
JBHajos - 28 Sep 2005 22:39 GMT
>You must board your pets in the wrong places, then.  I board Persia for $12
>a night - note the NIGHT; this isn't a hotel where check-out is at 11 AM.  

When I had to board Hobo for about 2 weeks, I checked out our regular
vet's arrangements.   Since he is diabetic, I wanted a "hospital"
atmosphere where he'd be watched closely.   After seeing what our vet
had to offer, for $15.00 a day, I said (to myself) no way in hell was
*my* cat going there for that long.  It was horrific.  I was getting
his special diet food at another, closer animal hospital and checked
out their facilities - what a difference!!  For *$10.00* a day, he got
a large condo cage, upper "floor" for resting, lower floow for litter
and food & water.  In addition, there was a "TLC room" where there
were toys, climbing trees, a large picture window to peer out, etc.,
and twice a day, the boarding cats were taken there for an hour for
stretching their legs and playing.  Guess which vet hospital we chose?
Incidentally, Hobo now has a new vet.

  Jeanne
jmcquown - 29 Sep 2005 00:50 GMT
> >You must board your pets in the wrong places, then.  I board Persia for $12
> >a night - note the NIGHT; this isn't a hotel where check-out is at 11 AM.
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>
>    Jeanne

I used to board Persia at her vet and Peaches at the avian vet.  The avian
vet wanted to charge me $17 a night for Peaches.  Huh?  I mentioned this at
Persia's vet; yes, they board birds.  They don't treat them but they have
access to her avian vet 24/7 (they recommended this guy to me when I got
Peaches).  And it's such a hoot for them to have Peaches since they aren't
used to parrots.  When I picked them up after my last trip they didn't want
to let her go!  They love the way she sings and plays with her bell toys.
She's a very cheerful little bird :)

And they just *love* Persia.  She's got the split-level condo thing like you
describe and when there are no other cats around (she doesn't get along with
other cats) she has the run of the room.  I made sure to inspect the area
before I ever boarded her there.  When people walk by the room she calls out
to them to come in and pay her homage, which of course they do!

Jill
Annie Wxill - 28 Sep 2005 02:50 GMT
...don't care?

> Do you think they should compensate the organizations that cared for
> and returned their dogs?  Or do you think that burden should fall on
> the shoulders of an already taxed animal rescue system?
...> -L.

I think they need time to get their affairs sorted out.

But, yes, I agree that people who used the services of rescue organizations
should compensate those organizations.  Also, everyone should make plans to
evacuate their pets along with the rest of the family in times of emergency.
Rescue organizations, especially the small local organizations, generally
run on next to nothing.  Volunteers risked their own health to find and
rescue animals left behind.  I'm sure in many, if not most cases, this was
done at their own expense.

I don't believe that I am in a position to assume or know which people will
and which people won't do the right thing.  Unfortunately, in stressful
times, we don't always think straight, but we can learn from our mistakes
and the mistakes of others.

Fortunately, they did something right.  They put a microchip and I.D. tag on
the older dog.  We know that the younger dog did not have a microchip, but
that it is their intent to get him one.  I'm under the impression that he
had some I.D. on him that would have helped someone identify him if the
neighbor had not found him.

I don't think Lori's relatives owe me an explanation for their actions or
future plans.  I don't agree with leaving the dogs behind and I hope they
learned from it. But, I think that kicking somebody when they're down
reveals more about the person doing the kicking than it does about the
person who receives the beating.  It certainly does not lead to a discussion
of issues, which is what you said you are trying to do.

Just my opinion.

Annie
CatNipped - 29 Sep 2005 14:26 GMT
> I think they need time to get their affairs sorted out.
>
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> rescue animals left behind.  I'm sure in many, if not most cases, this was
> done at their own expense.

*I'M* going to make a donation to the rescue organization that found and
boarded Gypsy.  But it would be really hard for my daughter to do so since
they lost their home (with no insurance on it since it was paid for and not
in their name) and everything they own.  In fact, with three small children
to take care of, I would question her judgment if she even tried to send
anything other than a thank you card (which she has, along with a long
letter of appreciation).

Here are some pictures of what they found when they went back to their house
on Monday and Tuesday of this week:
http://www.possibleplaces.com/StBernard/Erin/ Some of the pictures are
blurry because she was crying and the camera shook as she was taking the
pictures.  That's Greg's sister, Gina (my daughter's sister-in-law), in the
blue shorts.  Erin is in only one picture inside the house in silhouette.

Hugs,

CatNipped
-L. - 29 Sep 2005 22:22 GMT
> *I'M* going to make a donation to the rescue organization that found and
> boarded Gypsy.  But it would be really hard for my daughter to do so since
> they lost their home (with no insurance on it since it was paid for and not
> in their name) and everything they own.

They can sell their ATV.  It's in pretty good shape.  As is their
truck.  And their kid's donated instruments.  And anything else of
value thay have.

But instead they'll rely on charity, of course.  Because they don't
take any responsibility for themselves.  Just like you.

-L.
Will Glover - 29 Sep 2005 22:33 GMT
On 29 Sep 2005 14:22:15 -0700,  wrote:

>> *I'M* going to make a donation to the rescue organization that found and
>> boarded Gypsy.  But it would be really hard for my daughter to do so since
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>
>-L.

I hear ya, I hate them welfare pukes.
Annie Wxill - 30 Sep 2005 02:06 GMT
..> *I'M* going to make a donation to the rescue organization that found and
> boarded Gypsy.  But it would be really hard for my daughter to do so since
> they lost their home (with no insurance on it since it was paid for and
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> anything other than a thank you card (which she has, along with a long
> letter of appreciation).
...> Hugs,
> CatNipped
I'm sure the organization that rescued Gypsy appreciates your donation.

I agree that your daughter needs to get her affairs in order and this will
take time.

Sometime later, when she is back on her feet, she will have a chance to
decide what she can do.  I'm sure that the card and letter are much more
than a whole lot of people will do.

Hugs to all of you (including Gypsy and Digger),

Annie
Trish - 01 Oct 2005 00:44 GMT
> > You know, I dont' at all agree with the fact that they left the dogs.
> > However, I also think that to continue to be agressive about this is
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>
> -L.

Lyn, you really should get that prescription refilled, if its been on
hold because of financial reasons let me know cripes I'll renew it for
you, anything to shut up your dribble.
singh - 28 Sep 2005 04:11 GMT
What the...what have I missed? And do I even want to know?

Blessed be,
Baha

> >> Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he
> >> looks healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle,
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>
> Jill
Shiral - 28 Sep 2005 06:52 GMT
Lori's Daughter and Son in Law have been reuinted with both their dogs.

I have to agree with Annie on the topic of the kicking and the kicked.
People whose entire house and everything in it is unsalvageable deserve
a small break, at least.  And there are many people even worse off than
they are among the former residents of NOLA. I'd hope to rescue both my
animals and any human members of my family from an impending disaster.
But if I could only save one or the other, I can't see leaving a human
being behind. What could I possibly say to that person if and when I
was reunited with them on the far side of the disaster?  And that's MY
stance.

Melissa
Takayuki - 27 Sep 2005 04:14 GMT
>Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he looks
>healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle, unscathed by his
>adventure.  She said she saw empty, torn-open bags of dog food laying around
>the neighborhood, so it looks like the people who rescued Gypsy also left
>food for the animals they couldn't capture (God bless the hearts of those
>kind souls!!!).

That's so wonderful.  Katrina was bad enough without needing 25,000
body bags.  There must have been lots of little miracles.
Susan M - 27 Sep 2005 04:46 GMT
> Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he looks
> healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle, unscathed by
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> Thank you so much for all the purrs you sent for my daughter to find her
> dogs - purr power is an amazing thing!!!!!!

Yeah - the power of purr.  So, was Digger excited to see her?????

Susan M
Otis and Chester
Karen - 27 Sep 2005 14:58 GMT
>> Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he looks
>> healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle, unscathed by his
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> Susan M
> Otis and Chester

Digger was probably excited to see *anyone*!
Adrian - 27 Sep 2005 10:03 GMT
> Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he
> looks healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle,
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>
> CatNipped

I'm so happy about Gypsy and Digger being found OK. :-) You mentioned before
that your best friend was missing, did you ever find out what happened to
them?
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CatNipped - 27 Sep 2005 14:30 GMT
> > Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he
> > looks healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle,
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> that your best friend was missing, did you ever find out what happened to
> them?

Yes, she works for Southeast Hospital and she had to go with the patients
who were evacuated to Jacksonville, MS.  She has to stay on the grounds 24/7
and didn't have the time or the means to contact me sooner.  Her daughter
made out OK except that she is, like me, sheltering multiple homeless
families.

Hugs,

CatNipped
Adrian - 27 Sep 2005 17:56 GMT
>>> Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he
>>> looks healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle,
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>
> CatNipped

I'm *very* glad to hear it. :-)
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singh - 28 Sep 2005 04:11 GMT
YAHOOO!!! Wonderful to hear that everyone's alive and well and the reunion's on
the way. After all the devastating news surrounding our recent tragedy, I'm so
glad to hear of something good happening!

Blessed be,
Baha

> Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he looks
> healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle, unscathed by his
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>
> CatNipped
Sandy - 28 Sep 2005 23:34 GMT
Hooray!

Sandy

> Erin finally got down into the parish and got Digger.  She said he looks
> healthy and, aside from two small scratches on his muzzle, unscathed by
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>
> CatNipped

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