Comments | purdypiedad: The Story of Lily

purdypiedad

The Story of Lily

Mar 07, 2010 16:23

After harassing the animal shelter all week and talking to several different employees, it became apparent that they are no longer temperament testing very many dogs at the shelter. They simply euthanize them. Their euthanasia rate was 60%. Now it's about 90%. They absolutely would not commit to sparing the sweet girl I brought in, nor would ( Read more... )

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teacupdiaries March 8 2010, 00:42:14 UTC

Let me just say THANK YOU for all that you do! You're making a real difference in the world, as far as I am concerned. Once you have your Paypal account all set up, I would like to send you something to help off-set the ridiculous cost they made you shell out. Hopefully, enough of us can chip in to help you out. :)

purdypiedad March 8 2010, 00:58:35 UTC

Thank you!!! Both your comment and your financial assistance mean the world to me.

teacupdiaries March 9 2010, 00:11:38 UTC

You're welcome. :) I have some money in my Paypal account, right now, so I consider this fortuitous.

Can I link to this post on other sites? I'd like to get the word out; see if I can drum up some interest for Lily.

purdypiedad March 9 2010, 00:20:58 UTC

Absolutely, and THANK YOU! I'll make sure I've unlocked it.

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careswen March 8 2010, 01:19:07 UTC

Oh honey, I love your big heart. When you get that account set up, leave me a comment back or send an email, and we'll be sure to send you something. I know you understand that we can't do much, but I want to help out at least a bit. I love the name Lily.

purdypiedad March 8 2010, 01:20:38 UTC

Thank you so, so much! I'll be sure to let you know.

purdypiedad March 9 2010, 21:25:48 UTC

My PayPal account is all set up, and I've posted the address in the journal entry. Again, thank you so much for caring for this sweet girl!

dragonmyst March 8 2010, 01:22:23 UTC

we have so much on our plate right now, and of course being in OK... but If I could I would. I'm so glad you were able to rescue her.

purdypiedad March 8 2010, 01:25:16 UTC

No worries at all. I completely understand. Holy cow! You are having TWINS!!! :-D I truly appreciate the moral support. *hugs*

dodging_fate March 8 2010, 01:32:13 UTC

What a beautiful girl... you did a VERY good thing :)

purdypiedad March 8 2010, 02:01:32 UTC

Thank you so much!! As scared as I should be right now (on account of doing a very dumb thing financially), I feel very good about my decision.

dodging_fate March 8 2010, 02:07:11 UTC

acts of love are always rewarded :)

stealthbunny March 8 2010, 02:10:51 UTC

What a giant goofball of a dog she is - and what a beautifully happy grin! I hope her previous owners never see her with you and demand her back! I wish I could help you out hun, but there's a bankruptcy with my name on it in the near future, and probably a relocation out of my mountains.

I can't help grinning every time I look at Lily's face, though. That top picture says it all! MY home! MY corner! MY softy bed! MY kid! Here's my tummy! Love it! The back paw is poised for the twitching!

purdypiedad March 8 2010, 02:37:53 UTC

She *is* the happiest goofball of a dog I've ever seen! lol...

Fortunately, since her owners never looked for her at the shelter, and she was there for the full 5-day, legal holding period, she is now officially mine by law... licensed, microchipped, and everything. Of course, all that will get transferred over to her permanent owner, but at least this miserable process has put me in the clear legally.

Ugh. I am so sorry your own finances are looking so grim right now. I know how much you love your location (I love reading about your adventures with the local wildlife!), and it pains me to know you may not be able to stay. I wish I had something more substantial than hugs to give, but all the same... *HUGS*