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by GSDtravels on 07 May 2010 - 12:05
I've gotten a few emails from Carol about Heidi's new home. I posted last week that she was being place with a retired police officer. I was mistaken - as I was winding through marathon traffic while getting the update my ears were not hearing correctly, LOL. She has been placed with a Fire Chief and is settling in to her new home. Here are some excerpts from the volumnous email I recieved early this week:
"I hope you will forward this to others from around the country who heard of Heidi’s plight...I want to thank you and your network of German Shepherd lovers who gave us so much help and encouragement and advice in rescuing Heidi from an abusive and dangerous household. Today, her new owner is picking her up from the church where she is staying. He is a Fire Chief who has had three Shepherds in the past, one of whom he took to Penn Vet Hospital for hip replacement and where she recovered for 45 days (just imagine the cost). It is an ideal home for Heidi because he is an older guy who lives alone, no other pets or little kids. He is never parted from his dogs, he said, and will be taking her to work with him every day. The guys at the fire hall are looking forward to playing ball with her all day, something she never tires of doing!...Then the veterinarian advised Carole D. not to put Heidi into a home with small animals in order to avoid any trouble. I had talked to (name replaced with screen name -moonlite) and he knew a retired couple who sounded perfect—except they had a cat. I wasn’t able to talk to them and find out any more information, like if the cat was used to dogs, because (moonlite) did not share their contact information with me. In the meantime, other people were coming forward. (moonlite) wanted to help and I appreciate his offer to send his friends up to the shelter to just pick up Heidi sight unseen! That is remarkable and they must be great people. On the other hand, it is always necessary, before sending a pet off with total strangers, to check the home, check the references. In my experience, some of the nicest looking people can fool you. And the dog can’t pick up the phone and call for help...bless all those dog lovers in German Shepherd Rescue who do their thing!"
I will also post on the other side.
"I hope you will forward this to others from around the country who heard of Heidi’s plight...I want to thank you and your network of German Shepherd lovers who gave us so much help and encouragement and advice in rescuing Heidi from an abusive and dangerous household. Today, her new owner is picking her up from the church where she is staying. He is a Fire Chief who has had three Shepherds in the past, one of whom he took to Penn Vet Hospital for hip replacement and where she recovered for 45 days (just imagine the cost). It is an ideal home for Heidi because he is an older guy who lives alone, no other pets or little kids. He is never parted from his dogs, he said, and will be taking her to work with him every day. The guys at the fire hall are looking forward to playing ball with her all day, something she never tires of doing!...Then the veterinarian advised Carole D. not to put Heidi into a home with small animals in order to avoid any trouble. I had talked to (name replaced with screen name -moonlite) and he knew a retired couple who sounded perfect—except they had a cat. I wasn’t able to talk to them and find out any more information, like if the cat was used to dogs, because (moonlite) did not share their contact information with me. In the meantime, other people were coming forward. (moonlite) wanted to help and I appreciate his offer to send his friends up to the shelter to just pick up Heidi sight unseen! That is remarkable and they must be great people. On the other hand, it is always necessary, before sending a pet off with total strangers, to check the home, check the references. In my experience, some of the nicest looking people can fool you. And the dog can’t pick up the phone and call for help...bless all those dog lovers in German Shepherd Rescue who do their thing!"
I will also post on the other side.
by DebiSue on 07 May 2010 - 12:05
Great news! Thanks for sharing and caring!
by hodie on 07 May 2010 - 15:05
Travels,
That is great news! Good work woman!! And kudos to the man who took the dog.
That is great news! Good work woman!! And kudos to the man who took the dog.
by moonlite on 07 May 2010 - 17:05
once again gsd travels post lies made by her "friends", go to german shepherd forum to read the truth. THE DOG IS SUPPOSEDLY IN A GOOD HOME NOW AND THAT'S WHAT REALLY MATTERS, as for her lying friends, they can go to hell
by GSDtravels on 07 May 2010 - 17:05
I have no idea where your misplaced anger is coming from, or why it's directed at me. YOU are the one looking like a nutcase! Carol said only good things about you and your friends in the email she sent me. Again, you are shooting the messenger! I really don't care at this point, you can go kick homeless people if that makes you feel better. You exploded on me before when I gave you the only information I had and instead of blasting you for it, I was polite enough to send you a PM insead of trashing you publicly. Seeing now the pent up anger you have, hearing that the dog is in a good home, I'm glad there were no dealings with you and this poor dog and she's found a home where she can be safe and happy. Go get yourself some therapy!
by GSDtravels on 07 May 2010 - 18:05
In one thing, you are correct, I did not tell the WHOLE story but really didn't think it was necessary. The full email I got was 2 pages long and I stated clearly that I was posting excerpts. The dog was taken to and housed in a church (by the Pastor) until transferred to the owner. I really didn't think that was so important to the end result but, there's the big secret!
by hodie on 07 May 2010 - 18:05
moonlite,
I think you are confused and out of line. Bottom line is that the dog has a good home apparently. If you went the extra miles but for whatever reason did not get the dog, I suggest that there are PLENTY more needing a home. As I stated before, sometimes with many people involved, the situation becomes confused and very complex. I have seen it personally happen being involved in GSD rescue for more than 15 years. That is why I always worked alone. GSDtravels was trying to help the dog, period. She has no beef with you and for you to write as you do here is uncalled for. As I said, there are a lot of unwanted GSDs in every shelter in the country. If you are sincere in wanting a dog, I bet you can find one in one hour.
I think you are confused and out of line. Bottom line is that the dog has a good home apparently. If you went the extra miles but for whatever reason did not get the dog, I suggest that there are PLENTY more needing a home. As I stated before, sometimes with many people involved, the situation becomes confused and very complex. I have seen it personally happen being involved in GSD rescue for more than 15 years. That is why I always worked alone. GSDtravels was trying to help the dog, period. She has no beef with you and for you to write as you do here is uncalled for. As I said, there are a lot of unwanted GSDs in every shelter in the country. If you are sincere in wanting a dog, I bet you can find one in one hour.
by starrchar on 07 May 2010 - 20:05
GSDtravels,
I'm so happy to hear Heidi is in her wonderful new home. Thank you for trying to help her. A big thank you to everyone out there who helps these poor homeless dogs find forever homes, both the rescue groups and individuals who do rescues, as well as the people who try to spread the word.
The best, Char
by malshep on 07 May 2010 - 20:05
Very good, this is the reason I love this place. Everyone helps when the chips are down, Heidi has a happy ending.
Always,
Cee
Always,
Cee
by malshep on 07 May 2010 - 20:05
Very good, this is the reason I love this place. Everyone helps when the chips are down, Heidi has a happy ending.
Always,
Cee
Always,
Cee
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