The Swamp

Posted: **Sun Mar 17, 2019 6:30 pm**

BSF21 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:08 pm
The Sybian wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2019 9:52 pm The rescue I volunteer at hit the big time with a story on local Indianapolis TV news. BSF, your wife's shelter needs to get their shit together, why do we have to drive a friggin' dog out to Kokomo?

https://www.theindychannel.com/news/loc ... l-surprise
I can elaborate on the shelter later, but I assume reason number one is that no one wants to go to Kokomo and you suckers fell for it.

Posted: **Sun Mar 17, 2019 7:43 pm**

Sometimes you just need to see a video of a good dog providing treats to his bunny and piglet friends.

Posted: **Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:32 pm**

BSF21 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:08 pm
The Sybian wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2019 9:52 pm The rescue I volunteer at hit the big time with a story on local Indianapolis TV news. BSF, your wife's shelter needs to get their shit together, why do we have to drive a friggin' dog out to Kokomo?

https://www.theindychannel.com/news/loc ... l-surprise
I can elaborate on the shelter later, but I assume reason number one is that no one wants to go to Kokomo and you suckers fell for it.

The downside, several people from Indiana have called the rescue requesting stupid shit like a purebred Weimaraner. They founder explained that she rescues dogs from high kill shelters, and can't take special orders. The woman got pissy saying her Weimeraner died, and she wants a Weimaraner puppy, and if we won't give her what she wants, she will take her business elsewhere.

Posted: **Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:34 pm**

You are right!

Posted: **Sun Mar 17, 2019 9:01 pm**

BSF21 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:08 pm
The Sybian wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2019 9:52 pm The rescue I volunteer at hit the big time with a story on local Indianapolis TV news. BSF, your wife's shelter needs to get their shit together, why do we have to drive a friggin' dog out to Kokomo?

https://www.theindychannel.com/news/loc ... l-surprise
I can elaborate on the shelter later, but I assume reason number one is that no one wants to go to Kokomo and you suckers fell for it.

They just wanted to go to the Hugger.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2019 2:11 pm**

+1 for Hip Hugger reference.

And not that anyone cares, but Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) where my wife volunteers is a high volume shelter run by the city of Indy. It's "the pound" that you may have referenced as a kid. They work out of a converted old prison on almost entirely donations, mainly because there is next to nothing left over for an animal shelter when people are concerned about funding police and public works and on and on and on. They take EVERY animal surrendered there. They've had horses, pigs, dogs, cats, exotic pets, the whole gamut. They do their best on volunteers to promote and adopt out every animal they receive and they're up to something like a 92% success rate with that, which is pretty incredible considering they get surrenders/strays that are injured or diseased or have been so abused that they're a danger.

Really neat story that they sent him a GSD. There's about 8 GSD rescues here in the area but I'm guessing they didn't have a good match (it looks like a very young GSD in the video clip). I don't know why it meant anything for it to come from NJ, but good for the kid, I hope he kicks cancer's ass and gets to raise that dog for a long time.

Kokomo still blows, but at least it has a bypass now so you don't even have to see it if you don't live there :)

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:54 pm**

BSF21 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2019 2:11 pm +1 for Hip Hugger reference.

And not that anyone cares, but Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) where my wife volunteers is a high volume shelter run by the city of Indy. It's "the pound" that you may have referenced as a kid. They work out of a converted old prison on almost entirely donations, mainly because there is next to nothing left over for an animal shelter when people are concerned about funding police and public works and on and on and on. They take EVERY animal surrendered there. They've had horses, pigs, dogs, cats, exotic pets, the whole gamut. They do their best on volunteers to promote and adopt out every animal they receive and they're up to something like a 92% success rate with that, which is pretty incredible considering they get surrenders/strays that are injured or diseased or have been so abused that they're a danger.

Really neat story that they sent him a GSD. There's about 8 GSD rescues here in the area but I'm guessing they didn't have a good match (it looks like a very young GSD in the video clip). I don't know why it meant anything for it to come from NJ, but good for the kid, I hope he kicks cancer's ass and gets to raise that dog for a long time.

Kokomo still blows, but at least it has a bypass now so you don't even have to see it if you don't live there :)

I volunteered at adoption events with my previous town's shelter, so I completely understand the difference between a municipal pound and a rescue. This scenario actually had a lot more to do with the police officers than my rescue. One of the officers in the video also volunteers at my rescue. The kid's father put something out saying he wanted to be a police officer, so departments around the world connected with the family. The Jersey City Police Department made the kid an honorary officer, and kept in touch. When the kid's German Shepherd died, the officer saw we took in 2 surrendered German Shepherds, and had the idea of bringing the dog to the kid. I think the dog is 2 years old, just a runty Omega. The officer wanted to bring him the other GSD, but it was huge and high energy, and the woman who runs the rescue shot down the idea until this one came in.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2019 6:04 pm**

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2019 6:19 pm**

Love it.

And I'll guarantee that the hero is a "Potcake" (aka Wild Mutt).

Looks like my beast!

Posted: **Wed Apr 10, 2019 11:59 am**

Fantastic!
https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2 ... ore-324594

even more reason it is a shame Caps lost Jay Beagle.

Posted: **Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:32 pm**

Those names. Fantastic.

Posted: **Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:45 pm**

God help me, I watched the whole game.

Posted: **Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:11 pm**

Also just adorable pups..."Health Scratch"

Posted: **Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:15 pm**

A good boy.

Posted: **Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:48 pm**

A_B wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:15 pm A good boy.

For those who don't read, Moroccan dog follows runners in a multi-day ultra marathon through the Sahara. He ran for several days, and was fed, given water and medical exams to make sure he was OK. The dog's owner was contacted, and asked for updates on where to pick him up, but let him continue through the end of the race, because he was having fun. Here he is, with his finisher's medal.

Posted: **Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:31 am**

Why didn’t anyone tell me about that account?

Posted: **Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:41 am**

A_B wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:15 pm A good boy.

A VERY good dog!

Posted: **Tue Apr 16, 2019 10:43 am**

Here's another good boy/happy story.

Posted: **Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:38 pm**

I love my dog. She's truly my best friend and we spend more time together than I do with any other living thing. Hell, I love pretty much every dog.

But Izzy's annual check up was yesterday. A couple of shots, her supply of anti-flea/tick and heartworm prevention chewables, a fecal test and a 10 minute visit with the vet.

$700.

Today I got the call that her shit has traces of whipworm in it. Come to think of it, her stools did look a bit runny and red one day a couple of weeks ago, and she does love drinking out of puddles. So 5 pills cost me $170.

Like I say, I love my dog, but man!

Posted: **Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:54 pm**

Pruitt wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:38 pm I love my dog. She's truly my best friend and we spend more time together than I do with any other living thing. Hell, I love pretty much every dog.

But Izzy's annual check up was yesterday. A couple of shots, her supply of anti-flea/tick and heartworm prevention chewables, a fecal test and a 10 minute visit with the vet.

$700.

Today I got the call that her shit has traces of whipworm in it. Come to think of it, her stools did look a bit runny and red one day a couple of weeks ago, and she does love drinking out of puddles. So 5 pills cost me $170.

Like I say, I love my dog, but man!

Preach. Our last visit with the labbos cost me 1100.

Posted: **Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:57 pm**

Pruitt wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:38 pm I love my dog. She's truly my best friend and we spend more time together than I do with any other living thing. Hell, I love pretty much every dog.

But Izzy's annual check up was yesterday. A couple of shots, her supply of anti-flea/tick and heartworm prevention chewables, a fecal test and a 10 minute visit with the vet.

$700.

Today I got the call that her shit has traces of whipworm in it. Come to think of it, her stools did look a bit runny and red one day a couple of weeks ago, and she does love drinking out of puddles. So 5 pills cost me $170.

Like I say, I love my dog, but man!

I feel the same way about my kids when I get the orthodontist bills and just paid for summer camps.

Posted: **Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:31 pm**

Pruitt wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:38 pm I love my dog. She's truly my best friend and we spend more time together than I do with any other living thing. Hell, I love pretty much every dog.

But Izzy's annual check up was yesterday. A couple of shots, her supply of anti-flea/tick and heartworm prevention chewables, a fecal test and a 10 minute visit with the vet.

$700.

Today I got the call that her shit has traces of whipworm in it. Come to think of it, her stools did look a bit runny and red one day a couple of weeks ago, and she does love drinking out of puddles. So 5 pills cost me $170.

Like I say, I love my dog, but man!

Our whippet has congestive heart failure. I'll trade you vet bills.

Posted: **Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:48 pm**

phxgators wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:31 pm
Pruitt wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:38 pm I love my dog. She's truly my best friend and we spend more time together than I do with any other living thing. Hell, I love pretty much every dog.

But Izzy's annual check up was yesterday. A couple of shots, her supply of anti-flea/tick and heartworm prevention chewables, a fecal test and a 10 minute visit with the vet.

$700.

Today I got the call that her shit has traces of whipworm in it. Come to think of it, her stools did look a bit runny and red one day a couple of weeks ago, and she does love drinking out of puddles. So 5 pills cost me $170.

Like I say, I love my dog, but man!
Our whippet has congestive heart failure. I'll trade you vet bills.

Sorry to hear that - I've been there as well.

Posted: **Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:59 pm**

We were told 6-9 months about a year and a half ago. She *seems* to be doing fairly well, but she doesn't run like she used to. Could be some old age too (she's 10).

Posted: **Thu Apr 25, 2019 8:38 pm**

My girl is curled up on the floor at my feet.

I feel bad for kvetching.

Posted: **Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:55 pm**

Nah, don't feel bad. Sure wasn't my intent. Just an off the cuff remark after a long day.

Side note, took the kids to work today and we're a dog friendly office. Was a lot of fun watching them love all the new-to-them pups.

Posted: **Fri Apr 26, 2019 6:47 am**

Good girls.

Posted: **Tue Apr 30, 2019 7:00 am**

any suggestions for a dog that is suddenly, at the age of 5, scared of rain?

I'm not talking about not going outside in the rain (she's already needed much convincing for years). But rather a need to be next to me or someone else whenever it's raining. And at night, that means clamoring to get out of her crate and either keeping me up that way or by her inability to stay still on the bed trying to hide. (I turned on a white noise machine in the room with her crate last night and she made it an hour and got panicked with rain that I had to try hard to listen for).

Thunder makes it worse, obviously. She's never really liked that. But all the sudden she's scared when she hears rain outside, even if there isn't much/any thunder. I have no idea what the heck has happened.

Posted: **Tue Apr 30, 2019 7:04 am**

Our dog had that issue, though I know exactly when it started: the night hurricane (sorry, Super Storm) Sandy rolled through. Thunder storms and even just high winds drove him crazy for years afterwards.

He went somewhat deaf at some point in the past year, so we're good now.

Thundershirt? Never really worked for our dog, but some people swear by them.

Posted: **Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:05 am**

rass wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 7:04 am Our dog had that issue, though I know exactly when it started: the night hurricane (sorry, Super Storm) Sandy rolled through. Thunder storms and even just high winds drove him crazy for years afterwards.

He went somewhat deaf at some point in the past year, so we're good now.

Thundershirt? Never really worked for our dog, but some people swear by them.

Our dog, despite being alpha when he feels like it, and always willing to throw down should an alpha decide to challenge him, is terrified of rain and wind, and while he’s been better the past year, he used to get really get anxious in the car, too.

The thunder-shirt really helps with rain. He’ll still want to be near us when it’s thundering, but you notice his heart rate doesn’t elevate and he isn’t displaying signs of distress. If it’s a particularly nasty storm, or we’re going to on a road trip, we’ll give him a couple calming / anxiety treats that just work. They’re beautiful. I’ll have to ask my wife what brand they are (we keep a ziplock of them in the center console)..

Posted: **Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:24 am**

EnochRoot wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:05 am
rass wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 7:04 am Our dog had that issue, though I know exactly when it started: the night hurricane (sorry, Super Storm) Sandy rolled through. Thunder storms and even just high winds drove him crazy for years afterwards.

He went somewhat deaf at some point in the past year, so we're good now.

Thundershirt? Never really worked for our dog, but some people swear by them.
Our dog, despite being alpha when he feels like it, and always willing to throw down should an alpha decide to challenge him, is terrified of rain and wind, and while he’s been better the past year, he used to get really get anxious in the car, too.

The thunder-shirt really helps with rain. He’ll still want to be near us when it’s thundering, but you notice his heart rate doesn’t elevate and he isn’t displaying signs of distress. If it’s a particularly nasty storm, or we’re going to on a road trip, we’ll give him a couple calming / anxiety treats that just work. They’re beautiful. I’ll have to ask my wife what brand they are (we keep a ziplock of them in the center console)..

I'd take that rec on the treats. We had some for our old dog and they were not effective.

Posted: **Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:47 am**

yeah those treats may be worth trying. I can't see her acquiescing to a thundershirt. but that may also be worth a try because I would like to sleep

got her to go outside just now after the rain stopped and then she immediately tweaked her back left leg that bothers her so she still hasn't peed. she's got a hell of a bladder

Posted: **Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:53 am**

BSF21 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:24 am
EnochRoot wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:05 am
rass wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 7:04 am Our dog had that issue, though I know exactly when it started: the night hurricane (sorry, Super Storm) Sandy rolled through. Thunder storms and even just high winds drove him crazy for years afterwards.

He went somewhat deaf at some point in the past year, so we're good now.

Thundershirt? Never really worked for our dog, but some people swear by them.
Our dog, despite being alpha when he feels like it, and always willing to throw down should an alpha decide to challenge him, is terrified of rain and wind, and while he’s been better the past year, he used to get really get anxious in the car, too.

The thunder-shirt really helps with rain. He’ll still want to be near us when it’s thundering, but you notice his heart rate doesn’t elevate and he isn’t displaying signs of distress. If it’s a particularly nasty storm, or we’re going to on a road trip, we’ll give him a couple calming / anxiety treats that just work. They’re beautiful. I’ll have to ask my wife what brand they are (we keep a ziplock of them in the center console)..
I'd take that rec on the treats. We had some for our old dog and they were not effective.

Head to Tail Calming Chews. I have the medium to large dog version (my dog is 75-80 lbs), and it works really well on him. They're sorta pricey though.

Posted: **Tue Apr 30, 2019 12:44 pm**

EnochRoot wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:53 am
BSF21 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:24 am
EnochRoot wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:05 am
rass wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 7:04 am Our dog had that issue, though I know exactly when it started: the night hurricane (sorry, Super Storm) Sandy rolled through. Thunder storms and even just high winds drove him crazy for years afterwards.

He went somewhat deaf at some point in the past year, so we're good now.

Thundershirt? Never really worked for our dog, but some people swear by them.
Our dog, despite being alpha when he feels like it, and always willing to throw down should an alpha decide to challenge him, is terrified of rain and wind, and while he’s been better the past year, he used to get really get anxious in the car, too.

The thunder-shirt really helps with rain. He’ll still want to be near us when it’s thundering, but you notice his heart rate doesn’t elevate and he isn’t displaying signs of distress. If it’s a particularly nasty storm, or we’re going to on a road trip, we’ll give him a couple calming / anxiety treats that just work. They’re beautiful. I’ll have to ask my wife what brand they are (we keep a ziplock of them in the center console)..
I'd take that rec on the treats. We had some for our old dog and they were not effective.
Head to Tail Calming Chews. I have the medium to large dog version (my dog is 75-80 lbs), and it works really well on him. They're sorta pricey though.

why do I keep waiting for some one to admit they have sampled the pet calming chews or gone the other direction and made their own pet edibles.

Posted: **Tue Apr 30, 2019 1:24 pm**

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 12:44 pm
EnochRoot wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:53 am
BSF21 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:24 am
EnochRoot wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:05 am
rass wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 7:04 am Our dog had that issue, though I know exactly when it started: the night hurricane (sorry, Super Storm) Sandy rolled through. Thunder storms and even just high winds drove him crazy for years afterwards.

He went somewhat deaf at some point in the past year, so we're good now.

Thundershirt? Never really worked for our dog, but some people swear by them.
Our dog, despite being alpha when he feels like it, and always willing to throw down should an alpha decide to challenge him, is terrified of rain and wind, and while he’s been better the past year, he used to get really get anxious in the car, too.

The thunder-shirt really helps with rain. He’ll still want to be near us when it’s thundering, but you notice his heart rate doesn’t elevate and he isn’t displaying signs of distress. If it’s a particularly nasty storm, or we’re going to on a road trip, we’ll give him a couple calming / anxiety treats that just work. They’re beautiful. I’ll have to ask my wife what brand they are (we keep a ziplock of them in the center console)..
I'd take that rec on the treats. We had some for our old dog and they were not effective.
Head to Tail Calming Chews. I have the medium to large dog version (my dog is 75-80 lbs), and it works really well on him. They're sorta pricey though.
why do I keep waiting for some one to admit they have sampled the pet calming chews or gone the other direction and made their own pet edibles.

There's an entire CBD store not far from me that has a large selection for pets.

Posted: **Tue Apr 30, 2019 1:44 pm**

Yeah I was going to look into CBD-based treats but keep forgetting to do it.

Posted: **Wed May 01, 2019 10:13 am**

Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:47 am yeah those treats may be worth trying. I can't see her acquiescing to a thundershirt. but that may also be worth a try because I would like to sleep

got her to go outside just now after the rain stopped and then she immediately tweaked her back left leg that bothers her so she still hasn't peed. she's got a hell of a bladder

1. dog went 23ish hours between pees yesterday because of the rain. super impressive

2. dog couldn't put any weight on her leg the rest of the day and this morning so

3. we went to the vet and they suspect a torn ACL. anti-inflammatories for two weeks and then x-rays to confirm for a potential surgery

4. I at least got to ask about the thundershirt and other anxiety issues while I was there

5. my vet bill was $69 today

Posted: **Wed May 01, 2019 10:36 am**

Our puppie (unofficially six months old today!) has had a pretty bad case of the runs the last day or so. Between how she's been letting us know and how great she was this weekend when we took her to a hotel, she's made her mom and dad really happy considering the interactions with her and the girls cause a lot of annoyance.

Posted: **Wed May 01, 2019 11:38 am**

Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2019 10:13 am
Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:47 am yeah those treats may be worth trying. I can't see her acquiescing to a thundershirt. but that may also be worth a try because I would like to sleep

got her to go outside just now after the rain stopped and then she immediately tweaked her back left leg that bothers her so she still hasn't peed. she's got a hell of a bladder
1. dog went 23ish hours between pees yesterday because of the rain. super impressive

2. dog couldn't put any weight on her leg the rest of the day and this morning so

3. we went to the vet and they suspect a torn ACL. anti-inflammatories for two weeks and then x-rays to confirm for a potential surgery

4. I at least got to ask about the thundershirt and other anxiety issues while I was there

5. my vet bill was $69 today

I think I discussed this upthread, but my doggo blew out her ACL and tore her meniscus right at the end of December, 2017, with surgery in early January, 2018. Total cost of surgery, drugs, x-rays and rehab, IIRC, was around $8-9k, and that is after insurance paid some of it.

ETA: Wife corrects me that after insurance recovery, it was a bit less...

Posted: **Wed May 01, 2019 11:56 am**

That’s insane. Not that you would pay it, but the cost.

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