tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post180178404812669124..comments2023-11-03T04:01:35.940-07:00Comments on Desert Canyon Living: Be the Change for AnimalsIngerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-50289705464000511952012-07-26T10:11:57.949-07:002012-07-26T10:11:57.949-07:00Inger, this was such a loving post for animal welf...Inger, this was such a loving post for animal welfare. Yes, Soldier is a very fortunate dog indeed.<br />Your photos of him are make me feel like I know him and met him . Thanks.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-31192206779912304762012-07-26T09:31:18.386-07:002012-07-26T09:31:18.386-07:00I'm so sorry, Inger, but I couldn't manage...I'm so sorry, Inger, but I couldn't manage to read this. Soldier is identical to our darling Josh who died about two years ago. It hurts to look at those pictures but I just wanted to say that we always have rescue animals. They're always neutered. And we always love them - possibly too much. Take care and hope the fires have stopped.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-82894669068470073422012-07-25T07:40:11.151-07:002012-07-25T07:40:11.151-07:00Great post about keeping dogs, cats, and other ani...Great post about keeping dogs, cats, and other animal companions for their lifetime. How wonderful that your husband approached Soldier that day, even though the "owner" said not to. I'd say fate had a little hand in Soldier's future with your family. :-)Donna and the Dogshttp://www.donnandthedogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-16103112078317345722012-07-24T23:34:29.792-07:002012-07-24T23:34:29.792-07:00Yes, I think like the other comments that this is ...Yes, I think like the other comments that this is a wonderful story. I see that many off them have dogs and I know that my family would love to have one, but there are no time to take care of it as we're away for job and school so many hours every day. Last year, and I think we will do it this year too, we borrowed my brothers dog for some weeks when we have holiday.<br /><br />I don't know if you already heard this, but here in Sweden someone got the idea that they call "yellow dog" (gula hund). If you have a dog that of some reason not should be in contact with others (human or animals) you put a yellow thing on the dog-lead.<br />the web page is: http://www.gulahund.se/<br />They have translated it to many languages.Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10845007221691253753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-15339304341071137962012-07-24T17:55:55.397-07:002012-07-24T17:55:55.397-07:00So very nice to see all the pictures of Soldier. H...So very nice to see all the pictures of Soldier. He is a beautiful dog!<br /><br />Yes, any pet should be for life any changes a person has should be with them considered.<br /><br />Blogger sometimes isn't my friend either. :-)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-55051333150513918452012-07-24T17:43:59.858-07:002012-07-24T17:43:59.858-07:00What a beautiful story. You really were met to be...What a beautiful story. You really were met to be together.<br /><br />I believe strongly that pets are a life time commitement, but Bailey and Katy have taught me there are worse things then surrending a dog to a responsible rescue for rehoming before they develop habits and issues that make them more challenging to rehome. Bailey came to us from rescue as a puppy. His only real issue from his abondonment seemed to be a fear of being left, which with time he outgrew. The only time we saw it emerge is when we went back to rescue to pick up Katy. For some reason he remembered that place and until he got back in that car he was terrified as if he couldn't quite believe he wouldn't be left again. While it would have been wonderful if his orginal pet parents had done more research before bringing him home, they were wise in finding a breed rescue to surrender him to so he had the best chance of getting a good fit in a new home.<br /><br />Katy's owner's waited two years to surrender her and I well our lives would have been less without her, I wish she could have missed those years of neglect. I wish like Bailey the owner's had realized after getting her that they wouldn't care for her and been responsible and found her a place in the breed rescue before she got to be so scared of the world.<br /><br />Responsible pet owners are always best, but I truly believe if you can't handle the challenge then acknowledge it and do your best to give the dog the best possible shot at new home before you do damage.Sheltie Timeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-89869039437634578582012-07-24T17:05:19.464-07:002012-07-24T17:05:19.464-07:00Hi there, I found you through blog hopping and am...Hi there, I found you through blog hopping and am so glad you posted this. I wish I had known about the Change link party and I could have joined.<br /><br />I've been involved with dog rescue for a long time now and have seen my share of horrible situations for dogs and other animals. <br /><br />Soldier definitely looks like he has shepherd in him. A great breed and I'm so glad you saved him and the others. Keep doing it. We DO make a difference!Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02161905717646343288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-25170827328887468572012-07-24T07:37:13.401-07:002012-07-24T07:37:13.401-07:00A sweet story that I didnt want to end, and Im ver...A sweet story that I didnt want to end, and Im very glad hes found all that love in your home. I wish him many more years with you. Richardtrumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379869475899318079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-43028547582559926692012-07-24T07:32:53.197-07:002012-07-24T07:32:53.197-07:00Lovely Inger....Soldier knows how lucky he is..tru...Lovely Inger....Soldier knows how lucky he is..truly...with your peaceful world any dog would know how lucky they are...Sophie whines but not for food... usually to go out and eat grass...she loves her salad!<br />Ronfromsophiesviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532257840856313054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-38045970852979874802012-07-24T03:53:09.183-07:002012-07-24T03:53:09.183-07:00What a wonderful story with a happy ending, the ve...What a wonderful story with a happy ending, the very best kind. I am so pleased that you are dedicated to making the long term commitment that a lot of people today just don't understand. Our pounds are full animals victim of our societies belief that animals are a disposable item.<br />I was in animal rescue for 15 years and learned that there is the perfect home for every animal. Soldier found his. Bless you.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-26216010769879474932012-07-24T03:45:13.995-07:002012-07-24T03:45:13.995-07:00Oh Inger, what a great post on Soldier! He is a b...Oh Inger, what a great post on Soldier! He is a beauty. I must admit, I had tears in my eyes when I read of his not having teeth because of chewing on his chain. How sad! Your husband is a good man for rescuing him and what a wonderful home he came to have!Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13188253296229794880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-23020464215129129812012-07-24T01:26:29.842-07:002012-07-24T01:26:29.842-07:00Hi Inger .. what a wonderful post - and your words...Hi Inger .. what a wonderful post - and your words owners need to be trained, dogs rehabilitated - could and should so easily be adapted .. to people need to be trained, humans and wildlife need to be nurtured (for life) ..<br /><br />So pleased -this is a wonderful project .. and your photos are glorious .. <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-46732575329252011292012-07-23T21:48:08.181-07:002012-07-23T21:48:08.181-07:00Hi Inger and thanks for visiting my blog on the Bl...Hi Inger and thanks for visiting my blog on the Blog Hop, and reading about my dogs. I love the story and pictures of Solider. He looks so happy and how wonderful that you took him in, gave him love and a cozy forever home! Excellent post and good info. Yes, when you adopt a pet, it is a lifetime commitment!JerseyLilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18381518701383106141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-36256562107115556772012-07-23T19:11:32.001-07:002012-07-23T19:11:32.001-07:00What a beautiful post Inger! I had read Soldier...What a beautiful post Inger! I had read Soldier's story times ago and reading again it bring tears on my eyes. Soldier looks a wonderful friend and very happy too.sonia a. mascarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415359150944729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-38139712489005907342012-07-23T19:02:49.180-07:002012-07-23T19:02:49.180-07:00Inger, what a wonderful post! I so agree with you...Inger, what a wonderful post! I so agree with you. When you adopt a pet, it is your for life. Not just when it is convenient.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-19220134645050699262012-07-23T18:28:58.471-07:002012-07-23T18:28:58.471-07:00We love Soldier! So glad your wonderful husband r...We love Soldier! So glad your wonderful husband rescued him. Our Mickey came from the Humane Society. We marvel how someone could "get rid of" such a wonderful dog at age 7. We are so glad he is our boy. For us, dogs, cats and horses are family members.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944121836337072178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-81880139187073437062012-07-23T18:17:00.825-07:002012-07-23T18:17:00.825-07:00God bless you and Soldier. I always adopt and with...God bless you and Soldier. I always adopt and wither I goest, my doggies goest, too. I wouldn't "get rid of them" (a phrase I detest) anymore than I would get rid of my children.<br />Of course, now that the kids are grown up, the dogs are my darling children.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-452662986198426382012-07-23T16:01:48.713-07:002012-07-23T16:01:48.713-07:00You have given Soldier a wonderful life and especi...You have given Soldier a wonderful life and especially given his aggressions -- difficult for anybody and impossible for most to deal with. Our Sedona is a rescue as well. I'm thinking about writing her story and joining the hop. ..if I get up the energy (sorely lacking these days)Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-89598979030430512992012-07-23T14:54:21.845-07:002012-07-23T14:54:21.845-07:00Thank you all so much for you comments and the sto...Thank you all so much for you comments and the stories about your dogs. I'm also glad you liked this post because I put it together in such a haste, the photos last night and the text this morning, before my we had to go to town to fax all the stuff I had prepared. I'll go and link up to some of the other participant's blogs now and I will catch up to you guys tomorrow.Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-47640926126121182342012-07-23T13:51:55.219-07:002012-07-23T13:51:55.219-07:00Such a sweet post!Such a sweet post!Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-49936714531242311962012-07-23T13:11:15.492-07:002012-07-23T13:11:15.492-07:00Yes, pets are a lifetime commitment. We've had...Yes, pets are a lifetime commitment. We've had a number of dogs, but not cats (my wife is allergic). Huge sadness when we had to have some of them euthanized because of health problems. Just as bad when I had to give up Sadie when we move to the apartment (but then she got to go to an acreage, with a vet; much better than an apartment). <br /><br />Wonderful post, Inger.Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-45547127712703305942012-07-23T11:38:18.114-07:002012-07-23T11:38:18.114-07:00Dear Inger, Thank you for sharing that photographs...Dear Inger, Thank you for sharing that photographs of a truly faithful and loving dog--and a wonderfully photogenic one also!<br /><br />Like you, I believe in commitment between the cats and myself. That's why, with the exception of Dulcy who was born in a friend's closet, I've always gone to the animal shelter to find companions.<br /><br />Because apartments and condos usually have a "pet" policy of allowing only two pets, the fact that I have four may make a difference with regard to my move back to Minnesota. Several friends--and the realtor--have suggested that I give away one of the cats so that I'll have more options back in Minnesota.<br /><br />But of course, that's like asking me to leave behind here in Missouri my right arm.<br /><br />Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-86278277898041391442012-07-23T11:36:14.024-07:002012-07-23T11:36:14.024-07:00Yes, dogs are most certainly a lifetime commitment...Yes, dogs are most certainly a lifetime commitment. My little Tater was rescued by me off the streets at only 3 months of age. He has been such a blessing in my life and I wouldn't trade him for a papered, pure bred dog EVER!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09175077917096988524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-34306824692408477252012-07-23T11:12:36.933-07:002012-07-23T11:12:36.933-07:00Rörande historia om Soldier. Jag skulle nog kunna ...Rörande historia om Soldier. Jag skulle nog kunna ta alla hundar som har behov av hem...Jag har tagit hand om Konjak. Han var på bild senast i tur i skogen inlägget. Han var hos en bekant men det var en stökigt för honom med ungar som slet i honom, gräl och skrik. Han blev säkert slagen och illa behandlad. Sedan ville han inte ha kvar honom då han jagade dåligt. Men han var ju så rädd att springa ifrån sin husse i skogen. Trodde väl att han skulle göra fel.<br />Han ville till slut skjuta KOnjak men då tog jag honom. Jag hade haft Konjak o sin kompis King över helgerna o på sommaren bara för att de skulle få lite ro.<br />Konjak var så nervös, kissade inne säkert 10 ggr varje natt, skällde jämt. Nu har vi haft honom i 7 år redan, han är 9 år i nov.Han är världens goaste. Lekpappa till de andra, lydigast av dem, kan gå lös och är så tillgiven, leker som en valp. Skulle aldrig vilja mista Konjak. Han är gillad av alla som träffar honom MEN han har agg mot vissa män. Troligtvis de som påminner om hans tidigare husse., Han har bitit några i benet men inte så illa. <br />KOnjak är en blandras tax o troligtvis jack russellLindsjö taxarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446940737034179478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-1025276923564944962012-07-23T11:07:20.918-07:002012-07-23T11:07:20.918-07:00He is so beautiful and look so happy. I loved your...He is so beautiful and look so happy. I loved your post today. The picture where he is hiding his head under the bed was so funny, it made me laugh.<br />Have a lovely day!<br /><br />EvaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00202599027913436513noreply@blogger.com