Taking a Big Leap

kjm · 01-14-2005, 07:54 AM

So I was in the doggie bakery near my house the other day and the lady that owns it told me about her friend that does Schnauzer rescue in Tulsa took in 10 dogs from a out of town puppy mill. She asked if I'd be interested in adopting and gave me the rescue lady's number. I talked to rescue lady last night. She said she didn't know for sure if any of them would work for me and Boone, since he's so young and playful. I then told her that I'd foster for her if adoption wasn't right for us right now. Soooooo . . . tomorrow morning I'm meeting her at the vet's office she works part time at to meet some of the dogs. Four of them are still at the vets for various infections and spuetering. She's bringing two from home that may be a good temporary companion for Boone, if not playmate.

This woman is a one man show. I knew there was a Schnauzer rescue in Tulsa but I never imagined it would be only one person running it. She said she used to have a friend of hers foster for her but now her friend has a new puppy and can't help. So she does it all alone. I have an immense amount of respect for her selflessness and want to help anyway I can. I think it'll be a wonderful experience to give back to the breed that's changed my life so much.

I'm very excited about this, if you can't tell! LOL It'll be a great adventure for both Boone and I. I realize that there's some drawbacks to it: getting attached to the dogs, having to deal with emotional or physical handicaps, stuff like that. But I can imagine that the reward of helping these dogs will be so worth it.

***Carrie*** · 01-14-2005, 10:00 AM

Oh, that is so wonderful what you're doing. Talk about selflessness. It must be so hard if you get attached and have to give the dog up. But it is such a good, charitable thing to do. I hope it all works out how you want it to. Let us know what happens. Kudos!

gaddylovesdogs · 01-14-2005, 10:35 AM

That's great, kjm! This world is so lucky to have people like you and that woman.

kjm · 01-14-2005, 12:01 PM

Thanks for the encouragment, gals. I'm probably going to need a lot of it. Like you said Carrie, it will be really hard to give those sweat bearded doggies up after taking care of them for a while. I'll be sure to check back in Tuesday morning (Monday's a holiday for me) to tell everyone how it's going.

ChiChi · 01-14-2005, 12:05 PM

maybe after your done with your fostering you can adopt one?

Lil'Paws · 01-14-2005, 02:30 PM

Thats great kjm. It will be hard to let it go when it is time. Can't wait to hear how things go.

Kelly · 01-14-2005, 04:43 PM

What's the difference on adopting and fostering? Either way one of the dogs will be in your house, or is it that they are not right for you on a long term basis? Anyway, you're doing a great thing! Good Luck!

PS - I love the name Boone!

Crossfire Bulldogs · 01-14-2005, 04:53 PM

How awesome! Rescue would be at a stand still without foster parents as well as people like her who are willing to go the extra mile.

Kudos to you for offering to help out! Hope all works out well.

flyndog · 01-14-2005, 05:31 PM

You go, Girl!!

IceyBlueSibes · 01-14-2005, 08:31 PM

Awsome! What a wonderul thing to do. That lady has an awfully big heart to do such a big job. Glad you are there to help! Let us know how it goes...

kjm · 01-19-2005, 08:58 AM

Update: His name is Smokey. He's an 8 year old black schnauzer. I'm not sure if he's a mini or standard. He was diagosed a few months back with a thyroid problem, so he's a BIG boy. Probably about 45-50 lbs. So he takes a pill twice a day. Smokey is so wonderful. He's my "gentle giant". He couldn't be sweeter or more loving. Smokey the Bear is what I've started calling him.

Boone, however, is a BRAT! Ugh. He's been awful the last few days. He usually loves other dogs and loves to play but for whatever reason has not taken to Smokey very well. He's so jealous and guards me from Smokey constantly. Smokey can't make a move without Boone knowing about it. He's gotten a little better yesterday but he's still a little bully. I'm really hoping he'll come around and love Smokey as much as I do.

Despite all that, it's really great having two dogs in the house. I feel "doubly" protected and I definitely know when anything is going on outside the boys think shouldn't be. LOL

I took Boone and Smokey to my parents house this weekend. My dad fell in love with Smokey immediately. My mom has secretly talked to me about getting a dog for dad, so maybe we'll get to keep Smokey in the family. He's such an amazing dog, he'd be great for an older couple to snuggle up with.

Kelly · 01-19-2005, 10:49 AM

Awww...that would be awesome!

gaddylovesdogs · 01-19-2005, 10:51 AM

Aw, how sweet. He sounds like a cutie pie.

flyndog · 01-19-2005, 10:55 AM

kjm, you are like the Johnny Appleseed of dogs, spreading a little Schnauzer cheer to all!

Kit

kjm · 01-19-2005, 12:01 PM

I just got back from lunch. Those two crazy guys were so wound up when I walked in the door, they about knocked me over! LOL

Today is the first day that the boys have to entertain themselves since I'm back at work. They tussled for about 10 minutes and then passed out in my bedroom. Nuts! So I enjoyed the silence, ate lunch, patted their little heads and left. Maybe this is a good thing!! LOL

01-14-2005, 07:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
kjm Schnauzer Slave Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 533 Rep Power: 93	Taking a Big Leap So I was in the doggie bakery near my house the other day and the lady that owns it told me about her friend that does Schnauzer rescue in Tulsa took in 10 dogs from a out of town puppy mill. She asked if I'd be interested in adopting and gave me the rescue lady's number. I talked to rescue lady last night. She said she didn't know for sure if any of them would work for me and Boone, since he's so young and playful. I then told her that I'd foster for her if adoption wasn't right for us right now. Soooooo . . . tomorrow morning I'm meeting her at the vet's office she works part time at to meet some of the dogs. Four of them are still at the vets for various infections and spuetering. She's bringing two from home that may be a good temporary companion for Boone, if not playmate. This woman is a one man show. I knew there was a Schnauzer rescue in Tulsa but I never imagined it would be only one person running it. She said she used to have a friend of hers foster for her but now her friend has a new puppy and can't help. So she does it all alone. I have an immense amount of respect for her selflessness and want to help anyway I can. I think it'll be a wonderful experience to give back to the breed that's changed my life so much. I'm very excited about this, if you can't tell! LOL It'll be a great adventure for both Boone and I. I realize that there's some drawbacks to it: getting attached to the dogs, having to deal with emotional or physical handicaps, stuff like that. But I can imagine that the reward of helping these dogs will be so worth it.
	__________________ The Schnauzer Squad (just the two of us!): Karli and Boone "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."

01-14-2005, 10:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
gaddylovesdogs don't have a cow! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 155	That's great, kjm! This world is so lucky to have people like you and that woman.
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01-14-2005, 12:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
kjm Schnauzer Slave Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 533 Rep Power: 93	Thanks for the encouragment, gals. I'm probably going to need a lot of it. Like you said Carrie, it will be really hard to give those sweat bearded doggies up after taking care of them for a while. I'll be sure to check back in Tuesday morning (Monday's a holiday for me) to tell everyone how it's going.
	__________________ The Schnauzer Squad (just the two of us!): Karli and Boone "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."

01-14-2005, 12:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChiChi Sheltie Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina YEEHAW! Posts: 1,439 Rep Power: 109	maybe after your done with your fostering you can adopt one?
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01-14-2005, 02:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lil'Paws ~w/Dachshund~ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ~Western~NC~ Posts: 1,662 Rep Power: 120	Thats great kjm. It will be hard to let it go when it is time. Can't wait to hear how things go.
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01-14-2005, 10:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,551 Rep Power: 292	Oh, that is so wonderful what you're doing. Talk about selflessness. It must be so hard if you get attached and have to give the dog up. But it is such a good, charitable thing to do. I hope it all works out how you want it to. Let us know what happens. Kudos!

01-14-2005, 04:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kelly MUTT Lover! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH Posts: 667 Rep Power: 99	What's the difference on adopting and fostering? Either way one of the dogs will be in your house, or is it that they are not right for you on a long term basis? Anyway, you're doing a great thing! Good Luck! PS - I love the name Boone!
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01-14-2005, 04:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Crossfire Bulldogs Sourmug Mom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snuggled Between The Snorts & Snores. Posts: 7,844 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 287	How awesome! Rescue would be at a stand still without foster parents as well as people like her who are willing to go the extra mile. Kudos to you for offering to help out! Hope all works out well.
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01-14-2005, 05:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
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01-14-2005, 08:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
IceyBlueSibes Eyes = Mirror to the soul Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jupiter, Fla. Posts: 7,831 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 276	Awsome! What a wonderul thing to do. That lady has an awfully big heart to do such a big job. Glad you are there to help! Let us know how it goes...
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01-19-2005, 08:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
kjm Schnauzer Slave Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 533 Rep Power: 93	Update: His name is Smokey. He's an 8 year old black schnauzer. I'm not sure if he's a mini or standard. He was diagosed a few months back with a thyroid problem, so he's a BIG boy. Probably about 45-50 lbs. So he takes a pill twice a day. Smokey is so wonderful. He's my "gentle giant". He couldn't be sweeter or more loving. Smokey the Bear is what I've started calling him. Boone, however, is a BRAT! Ugh. He's been awful the last few days. He usually loves other dogs and loves to play but for whatever reason has not taken to Smokey very well. He's so jealous and guards me from Smokey constantly. Smokey can't make a move without Boone knowing about it. He's gotten a little better yesterday but he's still a little bully. I'm really hoping he'll come around and love Smokey as much as I do. Despite all that, it's really great having two dogs in the house. I feel "doubly" protected and I definitely know when anything is going on outside the boys think shouldn't be. LOL I took Boone and Smokey to my parents house this weekend. My dad fell in love with Smokey immediately. My mom has secretly talked to me about getting a dog for dad, so maybe we'll get to keep Smokey in the family. He's such an amazing dog, he'd be great for an older couple to snuggle up with.
	__________________ The Schnauzer Squad (just the two of us!): Karli and Boone "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."

01-19-2005, 10:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kelly MUTT Lover! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH Posts: 667 Rep Power: 99	Awww...that would be awesome!
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01-19-2005, 10:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
gaddylovesdogs don't have a cow! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 155	Aw, how sweet. He sounds like a cutie pie.
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01-19-2005, 10:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
flyndog Unleash The Possibilities Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marfa, TX Posts: 3,969 Rep Power: 185	kjm, you are like the Johnny Appleseed of dogs, spreading a little Schnauzer cheer to all! Kit
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01-19-2005, 12:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
kjm Schnauzer Slave Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 533 Rep Power: 93	I just got back from lunch. Those two crazy guys were so wound up when I walked in the door, they about knocked me over! LOL Today is the first day that the boys have to entertain themselves since I'm back at work. They tussled for about 10 minutes and then passed out in my bedroom. Nuts! So I enjoyed the silence, ate lunch, patted their little heads and left. Maybe this is a good thing!! LOL
	__________________ The Schnauzer Squad (just the two of us!): Karli and Boone "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."

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