Sunday, February 5, 2012
What a difference a week can make! (actually...2)
Andie arrived to our house skinny and shy.
Andie the on his first night with us. Looking lonely and tired. At least he is resting on the $50 dog bed that I bought for Kai. Who evidently does not think it is suitable for her as she will not us it.
Fred, Carrie Beth and I all trying to snap a picture of Andie.
Look how skinny Andie is. Most of that is hair...his hair hides his spine, ribs. and hip bones.
Cream puff has had enough photographing.
Look at him now! He is gaining weight and very sweet and happy!
Friday, January 27, 2012
Andie gets a bath and Kai (almost) always smells great!
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A Day with Sandy! Was it really just a Day?
First of all I want to say that Sandy dog's family are dear friends. When I asked Karen how she thought I treated Sandy while in my care...her answer was: I have no doubt that you took better care of Sandy than you did Kai. And just so you know I treated her dog like the high maintenance princess that she is like part of our family. And it wore me out and I never thought they would return. Sandy was loved, fed, walked, spoiled, and truly forgot all of her doggie good manners! For real. That is not a joke.
Kai and Sandy chilling out on the deck. Oh, and the weather was rainy almost the whole time Sandy was with us. Maybe that is why it seemed like we kept her a week.
Kai and Sandy teaching Andie how to play. That is my bed and I am not sharing. Hopefully, I will be able to load a video.
Kai and Sandy teaching Andie how to play chase! Please do not knock over my laundry!
Sandy is such a sweet girl she loved teaching Andie some of her bad habits like how to bark. They pretty much barked at everything that moved until Sandy was picked up by her family at 5:07 on Monday afternoon.
Sandy telling Andie: Go bark at that leaf blowing in the wind. Nicole loves it, the louder the better. Every time we all 3 get to barking she comes out for a visit.
Sandy and Kai looking in. The kittens are probably teasing them at the door.
Sunday night when I went to bed,I felt like I had been with 2 year old children all day long. I put the dogs in there beds and I fell into bed like a zombie. When we woke up the next morning I realized that I had not turned off any lights. Exhausted.
Karen, Sandy Dog is welcome to come for a visit or extended stay anytime! Love you!!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Andie arrives at the Noon's
It was a rainy foggy night when Annette arrived with Andie. She brought him in the house, gave us a pep talk, and was on her way. Annette is such a funny lady...she had tons of stories and I know we could become fast friends! I could tell that she loves working with the CARE network.
After Annette walked out the door Andie looked out the window as if to say, woahhh wait just a minute, you forgot me!! I felt sorry for the poor little guy. My daughter went crazy over him, he did not chase our cats, and our dog seemed OK with the visitor. So far so good.
Carrie Beth and I went to a school activity about 10 minutes after Andie arrived. On the way she starts to cry and ask, "can we keep him?" Uh, no you promised you would not cry when he goes to his real home. She told me she was not crying but her eyes just were full of water. OK, Carrie Beth but remember this is supposed to be fun. When we returned home both dogs were in the bedroom with Fred watching TV. Andie was laying on Kai's $50 orthopeidic doggie bed and Kai was in our bed. Kai refuses to sleep on his doggie bed so I was happy that Andie was enjoying it.
Our whole family slept in the master bedroom on Friday night. The kids were super excited about Andie's arrival. Andie slept on the dog bed. We got up about 100 times to take pups outside for potty breaks. Nothing exciting to report which is a good thing.
I was very busy on Saturday but Fred and the kids were home most of the day with the exceptation of a couple of hours. Kai is crate trained and we found out that Andie is not particulary fond of her "house" aka crate. But with a treat anda lot of coxing he will go in. Kai on the other hand loves her house and will rest in there by choice. No accidents or issues while in their house! We use the house to protect our house while we are gone :)
On Saturday, I got an email from Rhonda laying out simple care directions to meet the needs of Andie.
Nicole,
How was the first night with Andie? Thank you so much for fostering him...Poor
baby is thin and I am sure a little scared.
The name of our vet is Roxboro Animal Hospital-vet records are under Chances
Angel Rescue- Andie. He has been vaccinated for rabies, bordetella, and
distemper/parvo, he weighs 38 lbs.
When feeding him, he should get about 1.5 cups 3 times a day for 2-3 days and
then increase his amount to 2.5 cups 3 times a day. We have to gradually build
him up b/c he is so thin and if he overeats right now, it could cause him to
throw the food up.
I may call you today just to talk for a bit..let me know when a good time is. If
you need to reach me for any reason, my home # is 555-555-555 and my cell is
555-555-555. Please let me know if you need anything for Andie. We do our best
to great care of our foster pets.
Rhonda
Rhonda,
So far so good with Andie! He is doing well. As he is getting comfortable in our house he is becoming slightly possessive of the food. Normal I am sure. Tomorrow I am going to change the feeding schedule and follow the guidelines that you suggest. Then, every dog will eat at the same time & the food will be removed. Nothing to be possessive of if there is plenty to go around:) I am going to do his bath tomorrow or Monday depending on the weather.
Last night, the whole family slept in the master bedroom. Kids and Andie on the
floor, parents & family dog in the bed. Cats were removed for their safety and
ours :) I did not want to wake up to a disaster...cats were not impressed with
their removal as they complained outside the bedroom door on and off through the
night. When I woke up the Alpha Cat Cream Puff was sleeping in our room too.
Surely, he slipped in as we were taking out the dogs during the night.
Andie is going to be a great family dog. He does not chase the cats which has
been a huge blessing for my nerves! Cream Puff acts like he is the boss of all
the animals and I really think he is. That just cracks me up!
Pictures to follow soon.
Call anytime.
Nicole and family
After Annette walked out the door Andie looked out the window as if to say, woahhh wait just a minute, you forgot me!! I felt sorry for the poor little guy. My daughter went crazy over him, he did not chase our cats, and our dog seemed OK with the visitor. So far so good.
Carrie Beth and I went to a school activity about 10 minutes after Andie arrived. On the way she starts to cry and ask, "can we keep him?" Uh, no you promised you would not cry when he goes to his real home. She told me she was not crying but her eyes just were full of water. OK, Carrie Beth but remember this is supposed to be fun. When we returned home both dogs were in the bedroom with Fred watching TV. Andie was laying on Kai's $50 orthopeidic doggie bed and Kai was in our bed. Kai refuses to sleep on his doggie bed so I was happy that Andie was enjoying it.
Our whole family slept in the master bedroom on Friday night. The kids were super excited about Andie's arrival. Andie slept on the dog bed. We got up about 100 times to take pups outside for potty breaks. Nothing exciting to report which is a good thing.
I was very busy on Saturday but Fred and the kids were home most of the day with the exceptation of a couple of hours. Kai is crate trained and we found out that Andie is not particulary fond of her "house" aka crate. But with a treat and
On Saturday, I got an email from Rhonda laying out simple care directions to meet the needs of Andie.
Nicole,
How was the first night with Andie? Thank you so much for fostering him...Poor
baby is thin and I am sure a little scared.
The name of our vet is Roxboro Animal Hospital-vet records are under Chances
Angel Rescue- Andie. He has been vaccinated for rabies, bordetella, and
distemper/parvo, he weighs 38 lbs.
When feeding him, he should get about 1.5 cups 3 times a day for 2-3 days and
then increase his amount to 2.5 cups 3 times a day. We have to gradually build
him up b/c he is so thin and if he overeats right now, it could cause him to
throw the food up.
I may call you today just to talk for a bit..let me know when a good time is. If
you need to reach me for any reason, my home # is 555-555-555 and my cell is
555-555-555. Please let me know if you need anything for Andie. We do our best
to great care of our foster pets.
Rhonda
Rhonda,
So far so good with Andie! He is doing well. As he is getting comfortable in our house he is becoming slightly possessive of the food. Normal I am sure. Tomorrow I am going to change the feeding schedule and follow the guidelines that you suggest. Then, every dog will eat at the same time & the food will be removed. Nothing to be possessive of if there is plenty to go around:) I am going to do his bath tomorrow or Monday depending on the weather.
Last night, the whole family slept in the master bedroom. Kids and Andie on the
floor, parents & family dog in the bed. Cats were removed for their safety and
ours :) I did not want to wake up to a disaster...cats were not impressed with
their removal as they complained outside the bedroom door on and off through the
night. When I woke up the Alpha Cat Cream Puff was sleeping in our room too.
Surely, he slipped in as we were taking out the dogs during the night.
Andie is going to be a great family dog. He does not chase the cats which has
been a huge blessing for my nerves! Cream Puff acts like he is the boss of all
the animals and I really think he is. That just cracks me up!
Pictures to follow soon.
Call anytime.
Nicole and family
Continued...
Hey Nicole, when Annette went to pick up the BC today, someone was there adopting her.
When I read this note from Rhonda I was disappointed for a half of second. Then I thought what in the world? This is the end goal right? That was just silly...as I continued reading...
The red Aussie mix is needing a foster. Would it be OK to bring him to you today? I am attaching his picture. He is very very thin, will need to be fed at least 3 times a day about 2.5 cups each feeding. We need to get him healthy before he is neutered. The good news is he is going out to the Aussie Rescue in 1/31/12 so he just needs a temp foster to love and care for him until then. Whatcha' think? : )
My first thought was to count the days until 1/31. Just over 2 weeks we can keep him for two weeks. Another silly thought...that is not long enough. What? Not the point! (again).
I replied to Rhonda...Perfect...and the BC was replaced with the Aussie mix.
Find out more about fostering:
Chances Angel Rescue & Education, C.A.R.E.
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC727.html
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC727.html
Sunday, January 22, 2012
1-20-12 Over the course of a day
When I check my email first thing in the morning I find and we go back and fourth for a couple of hours:
1/20/12 1:14am
1/20/12 1:14am
Hi Nicole,
We are happy to have you join our foster team! We do have an urgent foster home needed for a very sweet Border Collie mix , female, around 2 yrs old, good with other dogs, weighs around 45 lbs. I am attaching her pic. Would be interested in fostering her? If so, how soon can you get her?
Annette Rogers will be picking up dogs today from the shelter so I am copying her on this email. She could likely get the BC and get her vaccinations, and hw test. You would need to get her to her spay appt. next week. Let me know what you think? My number is 555-555-5555 home and 555-555-5555 cell. Annette's number is 555-555-5555 home and 555-555-5555 . Please let us know. Rhonda
1/20/12 6:38am
Hey Nicole
My name is Annette and I live in Durham. Let me know if you can foster the Border Collie, she will need to go to the vet to get her ready to go to your home. Let me know if you can take her today and if so what time.
Thanks so much,
Annette
Please call me at home or on my cell anytime. I will be out most of the day so you may want to try my cell first. Thanks again.
7:35am
Hi Ladies, Sure, we will take her. Annette, what time do you think BC will be ready to come over?
Nicole
9:04am
9:28am
I will let the kids name her tonight.
Yay!! This sweet lady just adopted me! I will have an awesome family to take care of me!
Nicole
8:25am
Hey Nicole
What time is good for you?
Thanks,
Annette
8:38am
Nicole
What do you want to name her?
Thanks,
Annette
8:39am
Nicole
Once I know what time you can take her I can get her an appointment to get her vetted… Let me know as soon as possible.
Thanks,
Annette
8:48am
Between 4:15 and 6:00. Does that work? Nicole
8:49am
Yes.. I will call you once I leave the vet..
Thanks
Annette
8:49am
Yes.. I will call you once I leave the vet..
Thanks
Annette
8:55am
Hi Rhonda, I will need a crate for the BC. What is the best way to get one from you?
9:04am
Sure, Annette, can you provide Nicole with a crate for the Border Collie? I can replace it for you and bring it to Sunday's flight.
Nicole, what did you want to name her?
9:04 AM
Sure, Annette, can you provide Nicole with a crate for the Border Collie? I can replace it for you and bring it to Sunday's flight.
Nicole, what did you want to name her?
9:28am
I will let the kids name her tonight.
9:32am
Nicole, we have to name her before her vet appt today.They have to have a name to put her vet records under. I can name her if you want me to?
Rhonda
9:34am
Sure... vet appointment at 5:15 pm. Call Nicole after done.
Annette
Annette
9:56am
Oh!! Addie. Thanks!!
9:58am
No pressure here just planning my afternoon. Annette, what time do you think we will meet if the appt is at 5:15? Thanks
No pressure here just planning my afternoon. Annette, what time do you think we will meet if the appt is at 5:15? Thanks
9:59am
Changed appointment to 4:30... call Nicole when on the way... probably around 5:30.
10:00
Time changed... see you around 5:30
Time changed... see you around 5:30
10:05am
Nicole, sounds good. Please copy Annette on your emails. She is handing all the dogs today and will be bringing her to you.
Annette- Nicole wants to name the BC Addie! :)
10:58am
Hey Nicole, when Annette went to pick up the BC today, someone was there adopting her.
Yay!! This sweet lady just adopted me! I will have an awesome family to take care of me!
I never got to meet my first foster dog. But I think that is ok! Right?
the story continues...
Rhonda C. Beach works with:
Chances Angel Rescue & Education, C.A.R.E.
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC727.html
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC727.html
It started with a silly comment!
My friend Alice from school is an animal lover. She also has a very tender heart towards dogs. She post pictures on Facebook all of the time of dogs in high kill shelters that need fostering before they can find their forever home. She fostered a puppy mama over Christmas that had 9 puppies while in her care. After about a week or two the Puppy Mama and her puppies were flown north to find forever homes. An even more exciting part of this story is that the Puppy Mama will be adopted by a long time friend of Alice's after she weans her puppies. Although it broke Alice's heart to send the Puppy Mama off she did it to save the dogs lives. I enjoyed following Alice's adventures on Facebook. Alice continues to post many pictures of puppies and dogs that need to be placed in homes. As I was walking by Alice on Thursday 1/19/12 I told her that she needed to stop posting the pictures or I was going to end up with a new dog. She replied, why don't you try fostering. I looked back and said, have you girl send me an application and I will look at it. When I got home from school I found this in my email box.
Carrie Beth looking at Fred with big tears and tons of drama: I have wanted to be a foster mom all my life.
Fred: You don't even know what a foster mom is.
Carrie Beth loudly: Yes I do! It is when you take care of a dog for a short time and then you give it to the real family.
Fred suprisingly: Well I guess you do know what it is! Ok.
Charlie and Carrie Beth yelling: We are getting a new dog.
The kids and I filled out the application and emaild it off to Rhonda with this note.
Hi Rhonda! Let me know how we can help! Nicole
Hope you are doing well! Alice Bowser referred me to you..she said she may be interested in fostering for the rescue. We would love to have you help us save some wonderful dogs. We provide all the vet care, dog food, crates, and anything the dogs needs. We just ask that you love, care, and socialize the dog, getting them acclimated to family life while we find their forever home. :) Part of the foster responsibility is to take the foster dog to and from the vet appt. Our rescue vet is at Roxboro Animal Hospital. They are very good to the rescue and take great care of our dogs.
For the spay/neuter appts, the dog can be dropped off the day before surgery anytime between 4:00-5:45pm and pick up the next day after surgery between 4:00-5:45pm. The foster commitment for the dogs are usually between 2-5 weeks. I am attaching a foster application for your completion. Please return to me via email. Thanks so much!!
For the spay/neuter appts, the dog can be dropped off the day before surgery anytime between 4:00-5:45pm and pick up the next day after surgery between 4:00-5:45pm. The foster commitment for the dogs are usually between 2-5 weeks. I am attaching a foster application for your completion. Please return to me via email. Thanks so much!!
After dinner on Thursday I mentioned the fostering idea to the family. The response was overwelming! Fred and Charlie were not very interested at first. Carrie Beth really wanted to be a foster mom!
Carrie Beth looking at Fred with big tears and tons of drama: I have wanted to be a foster mom all my life.
Fred: You don't even know what a foster mom is.
Carrie Beth loudly: Yes I do! It is when you take care of a dog for a short time and then you give it to the real family.
Fred suprisingly: Well I guess you do know what it is! Ok.
Charlie and Carrie Beth yelling: We are getting a new dog.
The kids and I filled out the application and emaild it off to Rhonda with this note.
Hi Rhonda! Let me know how we can help! Nicole
St. Baldricks 2012
Good Afternoon!
he date for our 2012 St Baldrick's fundraiser for West 94th St Pub in Durham (Event ID 5619) is set for Saturday, March 24,2012. We need your help to reach our goal of $20,000.00 and 100 shavees We ask that you begin spreading the word to your family, friends and coworkers. We also in need of sponsors, so if you know a business that would be interested, please have them contact Kerry Bryant at kbpaw_21@msn.com.
Don't forget to take the time and register today as a Team Captain, Shavee or Volunteer at http://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/5619/2012.
There will be a team at Spring Valley Elementary School and Bethesda Christian Academy.
he date for our 2012 St Baldrick's fundraiser for West 94th St Pub in Durham (Event ID 5619) is set for Saturday, March 24,2012. We need your help to reach our goal of $20,000.00 and 100 shavees We ask that you begin spreading the word to your family, friends and coworkers. We also in need of sponsors, so if you know a business that would be interested, please have them contact Kerry Bryant at kbpaw_21@msn.com.
Don't forget to take the time and register today as a Team Captain, Shavee or Volunteer at http://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/5619/2012.
There will be a team at Spring Valley Elementary School and Bethesda Christian Academy.
And a GREAT time was had by all!
Itinerary for the Snowtubing Buds!
January 13-15, 2012
Fri, Jan. 13th
Everyone is on their own for dinner.. Safe travels, see you in Maggie Valley!
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LODGING
Alamo Motel & Cottages
1485 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
POC – Dawn / 828.926.8750 / 800.467.7485
Check-in @ 2:00p / Check-out @ lunchtime
Cottage 14 / Bryant (5) George, Kerry, Beau, Kade & Heagan
Room 3 – Downey (4) Ray, Jen, Blake & Gracie
Cottage 15 / Lassiter-Bramigk (6) Scott, Linda, Braden, Travis, Samantha & Cole
Room 1 / Niehaus (3) Deborah, Laura-Kate & Louise
Room 2 / Cottage 19 – Noon (6) Fred, Nicole, Charlie, Carrie-Beth, Virginia & Chad
Cottage 18 / Whitt (4) – Ron, Christie, Kayla & Kedan
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Sat, Jan. 14th
Everyone on their own for breakfast.. BE READY TO CARAVAN @ 9:20a
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Tube World ( Our 2-hour Session; 10a – 12p)
4721 Soco Road Hwy 19 - Maggie Valley, NC 28751
828.926.0285 / 800.768.0285
WE MUST BE THERE BY 9:30a
$ 25.00 per person unless your under 42 inches / Cost $ 5
Note - They take pictures, so bring money. if you would like to purchase photos
Lunch – Italian Theme
Spaghetti Meat Sauce (1 crock-pot full- Reheat there) - Nicole
Spaghetti Meat Sauce ( 1 crock-pot full – Reheat there) - Jen
Thin Spaghetti Noodles (7 boxes, we will cook there) & Bread (50 rolls)- Kerry
Salad (4 large bags) & Croutons (3 bags) – Deborah
Tomatoes (8), Cucumbers (4), Cheese (4 bags), Ranch Dressing (2) – Christie
Large Baked Ziti – Linda
Plasticware & Plates (Kerry)
Bowls & Napkins (Nicole) Everyone share drinks!
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Dinner – BBQ Chicken on GRILL!!!
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast & BBQ Sauce – Linda
Pasta Salad - Christie
Slaw, Chips (3) & Dip – Jen
Green Beans (crock-pot), Small Corn on the cob (we will cook there) - Nicole
Mac & Cheese & Bake Beans– Kerry
Garlic Bread (5 large loaves) – Deborah
Plasticware, Plates (Linda)
Bowls & Napkins( Jen) Everyone share drinks!
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Sun, Jan. 15th
Breakfast – “PANCAKES & FIXINS”
Pancake Mix & Syrup (2) – Jen
Butter (1 pd) & Eggs (3 dozen), Milk (1 gallon) – Nicole
Bacon ( 5 pds) – Kerry
Sausage ( 5 pds) – Christie
Grits & Orange Juice (1 gallon) – Linda
Muffins, Donuts, sweets - Deborah
Plasticware, Plates (Christie)
Bowls & Napkins (Deborah) Everyone share drinks!
SMORE’S STUFF …
5 bags of Marshmallows (Christie)
3 bags of small Hershey Bars (Nicole)
2 boxes of Graham Crackers ( Jen)
3 packages of hotdogs (Kerry)
Popcorn PieTins for Campfires (Linda)
3 bags of Candy to share (Deborah)
List of Things to Bring …
Cooler of Drinks for your family and to share
Snacks for your family and to share
Lawn Chairs to sit @ campfire pit
Flashlights for the kids
Board Games, toys and other stuff for kids
Several Garbage Bags
A cooler of ice
A bundle of wood for the campfire!
And .. a knife to whittle on your stick at the campfire!
It’s going to be a BLAST!!!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
2011 in Review
Well, I think my goals for last year were: Flylady and not to buy anything new. Flylady did not go so well. I never truly got on board with the daily routines and habits. Although I did not fulfil my goal not to buy anything new in 2011 I did really think about what I was buying and how it was going to be used. I did well until June when I went on a shopping spree at my friend's Etc. Boutique in Asheboro. I learned a lot about myself while trying not to buy anything new.
Target: is an addiction that can be overcome:
Goals for 2012 are TBD but I am thinking: blog, flylady, and shop local. The definition of local is also TBD.
Happy New Year!!!
Target: is an addiction that can be overcome:
Goals for 2012 are TBD but I am thinking: blog, flylady, and shop local. The definition of local is also TBD.
Happy New Year!!!
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