tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post6839799489864274407..comments2023-09-06T05:48:05.398-06:00Comments on Terry's Place: Courage and CommitmentTerry Odellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-70807074194053858002010-01-13T14:33:25.718-07:002010-01-13T14:33:25.718-07:00MissCallie2000. It's wonderful that you've...MissCallie2000. It's wonderful that you've given homes for so many kitties. They're lucky too.<br /><br />Booklover/Tracey. I certainly understand. Pets take time, especially dogs. I think it's wonderful that you donate to the Humane Society.Marie-Nicole Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704351418597214594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-38414804940931909092010-01-13T14:01:31.348-07:002010-01-13T14:01:31.348-07:00I enjoyed reading the post. I grew up on a dairy ...I enjoyed reading the post. I grew up on a dairy farm and there were all kinds of pets ALL over the place.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I don't have a pet (I don't have the time for one) but I do donate to the Humane Society on a regular basis.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Tracey Dbooklover0226https://www.blogger.com/profile/17837337361837154604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-89270827986412635692010-01-13T12:02:27.443-07:002010-01-13T12:02:27.443-07:00I have 4 cats in my home. 1 adopted from family of...I have 4 cats in my home. 1 adopted from family of kittens, 1 from mouth of dog, 1 abandon in empty apartment,and l from pet shop for abandoned pets. I am retired now and they keep me company with their antics and sparing along with yelling loudly at each other. Each is different including their meow.. I did have a collie when my children were small yrs ago and she was so pretty. She was stolen and we never could find her, I am sure Cassie knows how lucky she is to be with you.misskallie2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/09235631978482541630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-1624137240320153892010-01-13T11:23:14.798-07:002010-01-13T11:23:14.798-07:00Silvia--I'm so sorry for your loss. In time yo...Silvia--I'm so sorry for your loss. In time you'll heal and adopt another pet.<br /><br />Harl--What a funny story. Shelties are smart. I'm pretty sure Cassie understands everything I say.Marie-Nicole Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704351418597214594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-2742983709329606742010-01-13T10:52:31.818-07:002010-01-13T10:52:31.818-07:00I had a sheltie when I lived on the farm. Shw was ...I had a sheltie when I lived on the farm. Shw was *so* sweet. And she watched us go out to the garden every day and pick the ripest tomatoes. One day, I came out and found a dead-ripe tomato on the back steps. Inspecting it carefully, I found very slight dents, not even breaks in the skin. <br /><br />Shw was watching me, of course. Nothing I ever did outside missed her inspection. "Did you do this?" I scratched her behind the ears and told her that she was my girlfriend. <br /><br />Next day, same thing. Every day, she picked the reddest, ripest tomato in the patch and brought it to the back steps. <br /><br />Lordy, I miss that dog. I have a long-haired German Shepherd now. She's also too smart for me - I need something dumb, like a goldfish. If only goldfish were more affectionate....Dr. Harl Deloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424071404764987713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-90278513066368149092010-01-13T10:31:22.817-07:002010-01-13T10:31:22.817-07:00What a great and inspiring post.
I lost my cat a ...What a great and inspiring post. <br />I lost my cat a while ago. I'm not yet ready to get another. It's still a bit too fresh. I know in time I will rescue a new companion and hopefully give him or her a nice home. It is a great thing to do for a cat or a dog.Silviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13986780702947414621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-36421704277312154122010-01-13T05:41:47.193-07:002010-01-13T05:41:47.193-07:00Sheila--I'm sure Maggie felt the same way abou...Sheila--I'm sure Maggie felt the same way about you.<br /><br /><br /><br />J.K.--I'm currently working on a WIP with a Sheltie, too. LOL<br />They are dear little companions, and I'certainly lucky with mine. She was 2 1/2 when I adopted her and perfect as far as I'm concerned.Marie-Nicole Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704351418597214594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-63559063259414194892010-01-13T05:38:28.108-07:002010-01-13T05:38:28.108-07:00Patricia, I know what you mean. My friends in upst...Patricia, I know what you mean. My friends in upstate NY threatened to search my luggage before I left to make sure I hadn't hidden Buffy their new Maltese puppy.<br /><br />Sometimes kids know best.Marie-Nicole Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704351418597214594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-62440865749784120892010-01-12T23:13:38.738-07:002010-01-12T23:13:38.738-07:00What a great story. I love animals, especially dog...What a great story. I love animals, especially dogs, and always had at least one - until now. I live in an apartment building that doesn't allow pets. So, I make do by visiting my girls. One has a golden retrievr who acts like a rascally teenager - and I love him. The other girl has two English Springer Spaniels and she's active with various organizations. The main character in my current WIP has a sheltie and I'd love to know more about the breed.<br /><br />Joan K. MazeJ K Mazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09363961966543630804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-13599810445508077242010-01-12T22:22:06.820-07:002010-01-12T22:22:06.820-07:00She is gorgeous. I hope we'll adopt another do...She is gorgeous. I hope we'll adopt another dog one day. Our rescue dog, Maggie, was a treasure.Sheila Deethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465615546936319164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-67416364962689051382010-01-12T19:43:12.114-07:002010-01-12T19:43:12.114-07:00My brother and sister-in-law were both in poor hea...My brother and sister-in-law were both in poor health when their daughter decided they needed a dog. She found a rescued Scottie who had obviously been abused and abandoned. Danny now owns all of us. I'd steal him away in a minute, so brother better not turn his back. :)Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-80681013990783485322010-01-12T19:29:56.275-07:002010-01-12T19:29:56.275-07:00Great stories, Ray. I've had dogs most of my l...Great stories, Ray. I've had dogs most of my life as well. Cassie's settling in for the night on the foot of my bed. LOLMarie-Nicole Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704351418597214594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-22006797758125009652010-01-12T18:59:54.028-07:002010-01-12T18:59:54.028-07:00My first dog was a Border Collie. He took care of ...My first dog was a Border Collie. He took care of me when I was outside. Most of my memories of him were when I was four years old. My mother just had to periodically look out the window to see the dog jumping around to see where I was, even in the wheat field with the grain taller than I was.<br /><br />Before we moved we worked for the Animal Assistance League. My favorite was an Afghan Hound named Aja after the band by that name. She would look at what my wife was cooking and never try to get into the food. I loved the way she would walk around with her nose in the air like a prima donna. Every evening she would run in a circle through the house before going to sleep. One night I was sitting in the living room when she took a leap onto my lap. It took me by surprise. <br /><br />I love dogs.<br /><br />RayRayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01308737766288257680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-32446479225232423432010-01-12T18:19:52.072-07:002010-01-12T18:19:52.072-07:00Gracious me, Carol.
At one time I had the two Bo...Gracious me, Carol. <br /><br />At one time I had the two Border Collies and the Chow Chow and it was a madhouse most of the time. Cassie is much more sedate even though full of energy. She's such a lady.Marie-Nicole Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704351418597214594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-1386993240660780692010-01-12T18:10:39.678-07:002010-01-12T18:10:39.678-07:00I thought border collies were energetic, too, unti...I thought border collies were energetic, too, until we also acquired a blue heeler. Our home is a disaster zone.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-19262195437455748472010-01-12T17:30:41.732-07:002010-01-12T17:30:41.732-07:00I hope everyone will remember to return on Friday ...I hope everyone will remember to return on Friday to see who the winner of my contest is.Marie-Nicole Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704351418597214594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-83362500442526691992010-01-12T15:53:23.146-07:002010-01-12T15:53:23.146-07:00Kelly, I think fostering and adopting dogs/cats is...Kelly, I think fostering and adopting dogs/cats is one of the most selfless things we can do, and just think of all the benefits. We have companionship and less stress. It's win-win for all involved.Marie-Nicole Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704351418597214594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-86289937279088304482010-01-12T15:46:23.564-07:002010-01-12T15:46:23.564-07:00Thanks, Trish. Appreicate your coming by and comme...Thanks, Trish. Appreicate your coming by and commenting.Marie-Nicole Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704351418597214594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-88387206189755469872010-01-12T15:39:20.290-07:002010-01-12T15:39:20.290-07:00Cassie is such a cutie! I'm so glad she found ...Cassie is such a cutie! I'm so glad she found a good home with you, and you got a wonderful companion.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-87464625750323620162010-01-12T14:39:52.962-07:002010-01-12T14:39:52.962-07:00I got my American Cocker from Paws as a foster dog...I got my American Cocker from Paws as a foster dog and my dog Max from the Humane Society. He had so many issues they let me slide on the adoption fee. He needed nearly $1000 in surgery, but I'd just lost a dog and my hubby was ready to pay any price to make me happy. He was 6 then. Now he's 13 or 14 and slowing down.KELLY FITZPATRICKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738502576190460531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-71526953717915855482010-01-12T14:38:31.192-07:002010-01-12T14:38:31.192-07:00You're so sweet, Cherie. Cassie has a wonderfu...You're so sweet, Cherie. Cassie has a wonderful time with you and your DH. Thanks for taking time to stop by.Marie-Nicole Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704351418597214594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-11898624193423654272010-01-12T14:29:49.912-07:002010-01-12T14:29:49.912-07:00As Cassie The Wonder Dog's official grandma, I...As Cassie The Wonder Dog's official grandma, I just wanted to say what a joy it is to have Cassie visit us when Marie has to go out of town on business. My dh and mom (official great-grandma)all enjoy her sweet nature and lovely lady-like manners. <br />Our cats, on the other hand, are still debating whether they like Cassie or not. GG's cat, Missy, thinks Cassie is great, but my old gentleman, Shelly, isn't much of a gentleman when she's visiting.<br />Marie couldn't have picked (or been picked by Cassie)a prettier, smarter little lady to keep her company.Cherie Denishttp://www.cheriedenis.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-20315441640371647752010-01-12T14:08:54.619-07:002010-01-12T14:08:54.619-07:00Kim, that's just wonderful that you dog manage...Kim, that's just wonderful that you dog managed to lose 45 lbs! Wow! Mus've been one big dog.<br /><br />Sometimes the animals know who they're supposed to go to. I tried the Humane Society first and came away empty handed because all the small dogs were in the process of being adopted, and I just couldn't handle another big dog like the Chow Chow because when he got where he couldn't walk, I couldn't pick him up to take him outside.Marie-Nicole Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704351418597214594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-17706143579501328182010-01-12T14:00:16.977-07:002010-01-12T14:00:16.977-07:00We got one of our dogs and both of our cats at the...We got one of our dogs and both of our cats at the humane association. That place is tough to go into. You can't hardly stand not bringing them all home. And when I went looking for our cats, one of them picked me! She reached her paw out toward me as if begging me to take her home. She wasn't a tiny little (cute) kitten, but wasn't full grown either. I felt like she was begging me not to leave her there. She's the sweetest thing ever. Of course, so are my other animals...but none of them personally picked me :)<br /><br />Marie, I'm glad to hear Cassie's diet is still going well. One of our dogs got way too big and started having arthritis and hip pain. The vet said diet. So diet we did. He ended up losing 45 pounds to a perfect weight. The vet was shocked, said most people give in on the treats too much because the dogs beg for them. But there is such a difference in him with the weight off and we haven't seen any more signs of pain.Kim Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04941409052732342612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-43489967961063156732010-01-12T12:31:27.882-07:002010-01-12T12:31:27.882-07:00Wendy--Cassie's very "nosy" too. I&#...Wendy--Cassie's very "nosy" too. I'm thinking after I move I'll see if I can get her approved to visit the elderly in nursing homes. She's such a friendly little gal, I think she'd be perfect.<br /><br />The Old Silly--Thank you! Just checked your blog. You're not just silly, but humorous, too.Marie-Nicole Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704351418597214594noreply@blogger.com