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  1. 02-03-2012, 07:29 PM #1
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    Default I'm gonna foster :)

    I said I never would do anything more than very short term because of my horrible experience with my last foster dog, but we have so much room now and I seem to have alot of time on my hands so on the spur of the moment I applied to a group in Dallas that rescues dachshunds.

    I really didn't think they'd approve me - mainly because of Rebel. And I told them my dogs aren't current on vaccines. but the fellow called me today and sounded really interested - of course they want to come out here but he's already got a dog that's in the vet they need a foster for.

    I told them I only want old dogs because of Snorkels; she can't deal with puppies, but this fellow is about 12 and just had most of his teeth pulled. So he and Snorkels can gum their food together. Probably means he has heart disease, though.
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    Page 23 of the "What To Do When Your Dog Attempts Suicide book":
    "When your small dog swallows a deer carcass whole, first try prying the mouth open widely and insert tongs down their throat to grab Bambi. If that fails, insert the vacuum hose and turn on, being careful not to suck the stomach out also. This should remove the offending meal quickly and with no lasting side effects."


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    That is great news! Fosters are so hard to find, glad you decided to take it on!
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    Good for you!!!!!
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    Yay!! We love foster homes!!!
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    Oh that is wonderful!
    What is his name?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Janet At Nutro View Post
    Oh that is wonderful!
    What is his name?
    Oh you know I'm so senile I forgot. Maybe Jerry or Boscoe. Or maybe those names are something i actually read here and they stuck in my mind. He was supposed to send me photos, but I'm still waiting :( Maybe he is as senile as me
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    Quote Originally Posted by Donna Little View Post
    Page 23 of the "What To Do When Your Dog Attempts Suicide book":
    "When your small dog swallows a deer carcass whole, first try prying the mouth open widely and insert tongs down their throat to grab Bambi. If that fails, insert the vacuum hose and turn on, being careful not to suck the stomach out also. This should remove the offending meal quickly and with no lasting side effects."


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    Quote Originally Posted by xellil View Post
    Oh you know I'm so senile I forgot. Maybe Jerry or Boscoe. Or maybe those names are something i actually read here and they stuck in my mind. He was supposed to send me photos, but I'm still waiting :( Maybe he is as senile as me
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    Okay... well, it may be fated that Miss Snorkles gets a little boy toy to amuse herself in her later years...

    Anyway, I admire your strong desire to help those dogs that need an advocate... and a good home!
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    Yay that's great of you!

    Will you put him on raw, too? Seniors are the best!


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    LET THE HOARDING BEGIN!!!! Ding ding ding!!

    Congratulations! Hope you like posting photos! Don't make me get the pitch fork out!

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