Sally the Stray
Sunday, September 20, 2009 12:46:47 PM
OK peoples...seriously,my kids never fail to amaze me!
The girls have been keeping a close eye on this adorable little dog whom we have named "Sally". She is very good natured and sweet...but I am trying to find her a home. My husband and I are 'thinking about' keeping her. I just don't know with the cats we have already, it just feels crowded with another animal. Anyone have any advice on what we should do with her? Click on the picture to be led to the starter album.













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Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Sunday, September 20, 2009 3:56:50 PM
A wee little thing like that won't take up much room. You'd hardly notice her.
Are you sure she doesn't belong to someone who lives in the same complex as you?
Stardancer # Sunday, September 20, 2009 6:33:35 PM
If you really feel you can't keep her, let the local shelter know that she's available, but "foster" her until they find her a suitable home. That will give her the chance to become socialized to children and other pets, and make her a better pet for whoever adopts her. In the meantime, you could put up some flyers at the shelter and at local vets' offices (especially the vets' offices). That would give her a better chance of going to someone who would take very good care of her.
Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Sunday, September 20, 2009 8:01:29 PM
I don't think I could get away with a third dog though.
KarenNerak # Sunday, September 20, 2009 11:32:32 PM
I agree that it'd be a tad crowded with the 6 humans & 2 felines.
No matter what you end up doing, the fact remains - your kids have big, huge hearts just like their Momma does!
Sarah Dreamsangel292005 # Monday, September 21, 2009 2:43:29 PM
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Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Monday, September 21, 2009 10:00:14 PM
TabTabmartel # Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:10:20 PM
Notify local shelters and vets.
If you do take her to a no kill shelter vaccinate her first. Diseases like parvo are constantly taking the lives of shelter dogs, and you'd be helping the shelter save a few bucks.
On the other hand if you are going to foster her,then pehaps keeping her isn't out of the question. Fostering is an emotional experience as family and dog bond, making letting her go to a new home difficult.
Honestly...you seem to have fallen in love with Sally already, and she seems quote content with you.
My suggestion is do your best to reunite her with her owner and if that fails, keep her.
Sarah Dreamsangel292005 # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:13:54 PM
Originally posted by Hermitess:
Exactly!
Sarah Dreamsangel292005 # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:14:16 PM
Originally posted by ninabritney:
I loooooooooves me some candles as well. Oh yeah!
Sarah Dreamsangel292005 # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:15:40 PM
Thanks for your lengthy advice.
Sarah Dreamsangel292005 # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 3:18:12 PM
KarenNerak # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 6:49:52 PM
Sarah Dreamsangel292005 # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 7:25:06 PM
KarenNerak # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 7:49:58 PM
KarenNerak # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 7:56:02 PM
Sarah Dreamsangel292005 # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 9:05:47 PM
KarenNerak # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 9:06:15 PM
Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 9:09:23 PM
KarenNerak # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 9:44:36 PM
KEEP UP, YOU SLACKER!
TabTabmartel # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 9:56:43 PM
Really glad Sally got a loving home. You did a very good thing by offering to take her back. Many wouldn't have even considered opening their home to a little stray in need. It's nice to know there are good people such as yourself, with big hearts
KarenNerak # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 9:57:35 PM
Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:42:22 PM
WELL
I never...
I'm speechless
KarenNerak # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:43:57 PM
Keep hanging around us & you'll do/say things you never thought you'd do/say!
I blame Sarah, though. It's her Cupcakey goodness that sucks us all in.
Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:46:24 PM
Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:47:05 PM
heeeyyy
It is no secret of my love of baked goods especially cake.
This was a trap wasn't it?!
KarenNerak # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:48:15 PM
Sarah isn't a good cupcake. She's a Devil's Food Cupcake.
Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:50:18 PM
Kewl, I'll hang.
I'll be by the bar, puttin' out the vibe
KarenNerak # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:53:47 PM
Coffee bar? :drool:
Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:57:15 PM
Well ya, she's a coffee farmer. Keep up, gooosh.
KarenNerak # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 11:15:29 PM
Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 11:19:55 PM
Ok I'm going outside to look at my new red metal roof. Play nice!
KarenNerak # Wednesday, September 23, 2009 11:31:22 PM
That's the only kind of playing I do.
TabTabmartel # Thursday, September 24, 2009 12:02:33 AM
KarenNerak # Thursday, September 24, 2009 12:50:00 AM
Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Thursday, September 24, 2009 4:34:30 AM
TabTabmartel # Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:52:12 PM
Sarah Dreamsangel292005 # Thursday, September 24, 2009 3:55:12 PM
Speaking of cupcakes, I plan on making some pretty spooky awesome ones for Halloween. I can't wait!
Sorry that they are not done Lindsay
Sarah Dreamsangel292005 # Thursday, September 24, 2009 3:55:33 PM
Originally posted by Nerak:
Sarah Dreamsangel292005 # Thursday, September 24, 2009 3:56:14 PM
Originally posted by Tabmartel:
When you are craving soft and fluffy cupcakes...those are the noises that come out!
TabTabmartel # Thursday, September 24, 2009 5:51:54 PM
KarenNerak # Thursday, September 24, 2009 7:05:49 PM
Yes!
Sarah Dreamsangel292005 # Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:55:33 AM
Mmmmm edible glitter...wouldn't that be fun?
KarenNerak # Saturday, September 26, 2009 7:20:37 PM