Some things require a short leash--men come to mind. Dogs do not. This weekend I lost a good friend of five years standing. He was in the palm of a friend's hand when I first met him, his face still black and his fangs bared at all of five weeks old. They named him Daytona; I called him Talbot for the werewolf he resembled.
Talbot died Saturday at the age of barely five years--much too soon for a Yorkie. He had visited with me as usual on Thursday night, putting his head on my chair and sighing until I picked him up. Saturday was a hectic day and the unneutered Talbot was in a playful mood, so playful that his mother put him on the front porch away from the unspayed miniature Yorkie inside.
He died there on the porch, or more correctly hanging from his leash over the edge of the elevated decking. His mother found him three hours later when she remembered to check on him. He was cold and stiff. They all cried, and so did I.
No dog deserves to die that way. Please neuter your pets...and please give them a long leash. Their lives depend on it.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Maisie's Corner/Crockett Update
The Connection now has Maisie's Corner up and running. If you have a pet or stray to place for adoption, please e-mail us pics and info. Many thanks.
traderconnections@yahoo.com
baylockerbie@hotmail.com
The bulldog rescue organization in Tennessee has so far been unable to find a foster home for Crockett. If you would like to adopt this large, but loving, pit bull, please contact us.
Thanks to all who love animals!
traderconnections@yahoo.com
baylockerbie@hotmail.com
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The bulldog rescue organization in Tennessee has so far been unable to find a foster home for Crockett. If you would like to adopt this large, but loving, pit bull, please contact us.
Thanks to all who love animals!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Maisie's Page at The Connection
The Connection will soon launch Maisie's Page, where you may list your foundling furbabies free of charge. Be sure to have a photo ready to upload.
For those who asked about Crockett, the pit bull dog found abandoned in Leighton, we have good news. Crockett will be going to live at a bull dog sanctuary in the very near future. We'll be keeping you updated.
If any would like to give to Maisie's Fund for Injured Animals, please contact Trader at:
traderconnections@yahoo.com
For those who asked about Crockett, the pit bull dog found abandoned in Leighton, we have good news. Crockett will be going to live at a bull dog sanctuary in the very near future. We'll be keeping you updated.
If any would like to give to Maisie's Fund for Injured Animals, please contact Trader at:
traderconnections@yahoo.com
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