The Petfinder Addicts Anonymous Thread - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

erinlee · 08-14-2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Pipers

Well truth be told...the 4th cat was supposed to be a foster cat. My son came home (he is a few miles away and lives on campus at school) and said his friends were taking care of a cat with kittens and their landlord said when the kittens are old enough they need to be given away to good homes, and the momma cat needs to leave. Sooo he said Please, take her temporarily, I said NO, he said Please, please,please, and I said ohhhh o.k. Got her spayed and my daughter fell in love with her she is a black long hair is mellow as can be. So she is very content in my daughters room and she is very happy. My husband wasn't, but got used to her and thinks she is a very sweet cat as long as she stays in her room!! I also got the riot act read to me about working at the shelter, but there were so many people that wanted to adopt, and the shelter really looks at the well being of the animals and screens potential owners, that i wasn't so tempted to adopt any.

Anyway can never turn my back on an animal that is thrown away like trash.
I think all of the people on this forum are in the samd mindset...

Foster kitty, haha, we all know how that goes. I fostered a pregnant Doberman once and she had her puppies here. Then ended up getting strangles and I asked that they be placed in another foster home because I was too over-whelmed. The dog was older and aggressive towards my other pets so I could barely take her in and out without a scene. She delivered 9 but I watched one slowly die and be rejected, and 2 other's were still born.

It was heartbreaking, but if they would have been healthy I would have ended up with one, no doubt!

Pipers · 08-14-2010, 09:35 AM

Oh, sorry to hear that, at least you tried, I don't know if I could've done that, lots of kudos for you. These furry creatures speak to us somehow, don't they?!
All the humans who look out for our furry creatures are their angels in disguise.
someone has to speak for them....
I think if I bring in another four legged creature into the house I'll be up for adoption!! I'm sure there are many of us on this forum in this situation!!

misslissa · 08-14-2010, 11:12 AM

every one of my 5 cats started out as a "just til we find a good home".
I started fostering with a local rescue because i found out that they had cats living in cages in garages, they had no room.
thankfully my newest foster who arrived pregnant and in labor(and sadly lost all 5 of her kittens) is on her way to her new home in about 3 weeks (we wanted to wait until a school schedule had been established before we added kitty)
my rescue has o age limits on kids but all children have to take a verbal test to see if they understand what having a pet means.
last year my 9 year old brother fostered 10 gerbils all by himself paid for there food and bedding out of his allowance (this was not a official foster situation).

Mitzis Mom · 08-14-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Lizzie07

I'm so addicted, I got the i-phone app!

Right now, I am totally obsessed with two little Biewer boys in Atlanta. I have six dogs, if I'm not careful, I'm gonna end up on one of the hoarder reality shows!

Along with me...

Pipers · 08-14-2010, 12:24 PM

These fostering stories are amazing. The Yorkie rescue website is irresistable!!

Britster · 08-14-2010, 07:20 PM

Ahhhh another one!

Adoptable Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie: Tomac: Petfinder

Soooo close (1 hour away from me).

Why can't I just make up my mind, lol.

I sent an e-mail and got this back:
Tomac just came into Rescue today - Saturday 8-14. He came to us from the Washington Humane Society and is a year old. Since we have only had a very short time with him, it is hard to give a lot of information about his personality. The owners that gave him up said that he did well with children, liked other dogs and was an all-around "good dog". The only negative was that he "really was bad" in a crate. We found this to be true - when in a crate he acted like he was going to eat someone, as soon as he was out he was fine. Tomac is small - about 10 lbs and very handsome. He has been heartworm checked and vaccinated. He will still need to be neutered. If you are interested, please submit an application and follow-up with an e-mail.

Maximo · 08-14-2010, 07:24 PM

Tomac is very handsome and looks like a happy boy. Oh the agony! Don't you wish that you could bring them all home?

Mitzis Mom · 08-15-2010, 03:57 AM

Tomac is really handsome and I just love the bigger boys... Good luck with making the decision but on the other hand since Yorkies choose their moms and dads you will get the right 'vibe' as soon as you are chosen...

Britster · 08-17-2010, 07:41 AM

^^ Tomac got like 5 applications within the first 2 days of him being listed! I am so happy for him. He's going to go to a good home I'm sure.

Now, this other boy has been completely tugging at my heart strings... I seriously just love him. He's actually bigger than I wanted to go... it says he's 23lbs. But he looks like he has the same frame as Jackson and doesn't look much bigger than him.

Adoptable Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie: Wizzer: Petfinder

Wizzer is looking for a new home!

Wizzer was born on 1-24-09. He currently weighs 23 pounds. He is heartworm negative, on heartworm preventative, and is up to date on vaccinations.

Wizzer is great with children of all ages, cats, and other dogs.

Wizzer is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed/neutered

Sooooo.... I couldn't resist and I sent the rescue an e-mail. I usually get back a "oh, he's got an adoption pending" or "we don't do out of state adoptions" or something goes wrong, or doesn't seem right.

He's all the way in Mississippi. BUT, she e-mailed me back today and said they would gladly arrange a ground transport to get him to me, that he's still available, and I gave her my vet references and my phone number for the foster mom to call. Ahhh, am I completely crazy? Probably.

cheryl19 · 08-17-2010, 08:02 AM

Not only petfinder but I'm alway looking at "Yorkie Rescues & New Homes Needed" Now I have 3 because of it. I must stay away

cheryl19 · 08-17-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

^^ Tomac got like 5 applications within the first 2 days of him being listed! I am so happy for him. He's going to go to a good home I'm sure.

Now, this other boy has been completely tugging at my heart strings... I seriously just love him. He's actually bigger than I wanted to go... it says he's 23lbs. But he looks like he has the same frame as Jackson and doesn't look much bigger than him.

Adoptable Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie: Wizzer: Petfinder

Wizzer is looking for a new home!

Wizzer was born on 1-24-09. He currently weighs 23 pounds. He is heartworm negative, on heartworm preventative, and is up to date on vaccinations.

Wizzer is great with children of all ages, cats, and other dogs.

Wizzer is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed/neutered

Sooooo.... I couldn't resist and I sent the rescue an e-mail. I usually get back a "oh, he's got an adoption pending" or "we don't do out of state adoptions" or something goes wrong, or doesn't seem right.

He's all the way in Mississippi. BUT, she e-mailed me back today and said they would gladly arrange a ground transport to get him to me, that he's still available, and I gave her my vet references and my phone number for the foster mom to call. Ahhh, am I completely crazy? Probably.

Wizzer and Jackson looks like they could be brothers!! I hope you get him

DvlshAngel985 · 08-17-2010, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britster

^^ Tomac got like 5 applications within the first 2 days of him being listed! I am so happy for him. He's going to go to a good home I'm sure.

Now, this other boy has been completely tugging at my heart strings... I seriously just love him. He's actually bigger than I wanted to go... it says he's 23lbs. But he looks like he has the same frame as Jackson and doesn't look much bigger than him.

Adoptable Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie: Wizzer: Petfinder

Wizzer is looking for a new home!

Wizzer was born on 1-24-09. He currently weighs 23 pounds. He is heartworm negative, on heartworm preventative, and is up to date on vaccinations.

Wizzer is great with children of all ages, cats, and other dogs.

Wizzer is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed/neutered

Sooooo.... I couldn't resist and I sent the rescue an e-mail. I usually get back a "oh, he's got an adoption pending" or "we don't do out of state adoptions" or something goes wrong, or doesn't seem right.

He's all the way in Mississippi. BUT, she e-mailed me back today and said they would gladly arrange a ground transport to get him to me, that he's still available, and I gave her my vet references and my phone number for the foster mom to call. Ahhh, am I completely crazy? Probably.

Brit, his ears are so cute!!! I like the little hair on the tips of his ear.

RachelandSadie · 08-17-2010, 05:35 PM

Hello everyone, my name is Rachel and i'm hopelessly addicted to petfinder. I'd say i view at least 2-5 times a week and am always interested in at least one dog on there. I admit i can't afford three dogs and we just got our second. also dh would kill me if i really brought home anymore, but it's hard to not look at them and wish that i could save them all. maybe i'm a gluton for sorrow but i can't help hoping that they can all come home to me and i can save and love them.

so anyways. i'm Rachel and i'm hopelessly addicted to pet finder. nice to meet you.

lillymae · 08-17-2010, 05:47 PM

This is just too much. I JUST got off Petfinder and there is a little guy at the Seaaca shelter they are calling a terrier/mix. I think he's a Yorkie/Poo and he's a Doll Face however I have 5 and my DH would kill me .

cheryl19 · 08-17-2010, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britster

^^ Tomac got like 5 applications within the first 2 days of him being listed! I am so happy for him. He's going to go to a good home I'm sure.

Now, this other boy has been completely tugging at my heart strings... I seriously just love him. He's actually bigger than I wanted to go... it says he's 23lbs. But he looks like he has the same frame as Jackson and doesn't look much bigger than him.

Adoptable Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie: Wizzer: Petfinder

Wizzer is looking for a new home!

Wizzer was born on 1-24-09. He currently weighs 23 pounds. He is heartworm negative, on heartworm preventative, and is up to date on vaccinations.

Wizzer is great with children of all ages, cats, and other dogs.

Wizzer is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed/neutered

Sooooo.... I couldn't resist and I sent the rescue an e-mail. I usually get back a "oh, he's got an adoption pending" or "we don't do out of state adoptions" or something goes wrong, or doesn't seem right.

He's all the way in Mississippi. BUT, she e-mailed me back today and said they would gladly arrange a ground transport to get him to me, that he's still available, and I gave her my vet references and my phone number for the foster mom to call. Ahhh, am I completely crazy? Probably.

Had to come back and see if you are getting Wizzer. Did they let you know yet?? Please let us know.

08-14-2010, 11:12 AM	#33
misslissa YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: canton ohio us Posts: 1,574	every one of my 5 cats started out as a "just til we find a good home". I started fostering with a local rescue because i found out that they had cats living in cages in garages, they had no room. thankfully my newest foster who arrived pregnant and in labor(and sadly lost all 5 of her kittens) is on her way to her new home in about 3 weeks (we wanted to wait until a school schedule had been established before we added kitty) my rescue has o age limits on kids but all children have to take a verbal test to see if they understand what having a pet means. last year my 9 year old brother fostered 10 gerbils all by himself paid for there food and bedding out of his allowance (this was not a official foster situation). __________________ Don't say I love you unless you mean it, but if you do say it a lot. People forget.

08-14-2010, 07:20 PM	#36
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Ahhhh another one! Adoptable Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie: Tomac: Petfinder Soooo close (1 hour away from me). Why can't I just make up my mind, lol. I sent an e-mail and got this back: Tomac just came into Rescue today - Saturday 8-14. He came to us from the Washington Humane Society and is a year old. Since we have only had a very short time with him, it is hard to give a lot of information about his personality. The owners that gave him up said that he did well with children, liked other dogs and was an all-around "good dog". The only negative was that he "really was bad" in a crate. We found this to be true - when in a crate he acted like he was going to eat someone, as soon as he was out he was fine. Tomac is small - about 10 lbs and very handsome. He has been heartworm checked and vaccinated. He will still need to be neutered. If you are interested, please submit an application and follow-up with an e-mail. Attached Thumbnails __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

08-17-2010, 07:41 AM	#39
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	^^ Tomac got like 5 applications within the first 2 days of him being listed! I am so happy for him. He's going to go to a good home I'm sure. Now, this other boy has been completely tugging at my heart strings... I seriously just love him. He's actually bigger than I wanted to go... it says he's 23lbs. But he looks like he has the same frame as Jackson and doesn't look much bigger than him. Adoptable Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie: Wizzer: Petfinder Wizzer is looking for a new home! Wizzer was born on 1-24-09. He currently weighs 23 pounds. He is heartworm negative, on heartworm preventative, and is up to date on vaccinations. Wizzer is great with children of all ages, cats, and other dogs. Wizzer is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed/neutered Sooooo.... I couldn't resist and I sent the rescue an e-mail. I usually get back a "oh, he's got an adoption pending" or "we don't do out of state adoptions" or something goes wrong, or doesn't seem right. He's all the way in Mississippi. BUT, she e-mailed me back today and said they would gladly arrange a ground transport to get him to me, that he's still available, and I gave her my vet references and my phone number for the foster mom to call. Ahhh, am I completely crazy? Probably. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

08-17-2010, 08:02 AM	#40
cheryl19 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY USA Posts: 1,749	Not only petfinder but I'm alway looking at "Yorkie Rescues & New Homes Needed" Now I have 3 because of it. I must stay away __________________ Ivy, Max, Reggie & Cheryl

08-14-2010, 09:35 AM	#32
Pipers Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: America Posts: 144	Oh, sorry to hear that, at least you tried, I don't know if I could've done that, lots of kudos for you. These furry creatures speak to us somehow, don't they?! All the humans who look out for our furry creatures are their angels in disguise. someone has to speak for them.... I think if I bring in another four legged creature into the house I'll be up for adoption!! I'm sure there are many of us on this forum in this situation!!

08-14-2010, 12:24 PM	#35
Pipers Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: America Posts: 144	These fostering stories are amazing. The Yorkie rescue website is irresistable!!

08-14-2010, 07:24 PM	#37
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Tomac is very handsome and looks like a happy boy. Oh the agony! Don't you wish that you could bring them all home?

08-15-2010, 03:57 AM	#38
Mitzis Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,837	Tomac is really handsome and I just love the bigger boys... Good luck with making the decision but on the other hand since Yorkies choose their moms and dads you will get the right 'vibe' as soon as you are chosen...

08-17-2010, 05:35 PM	#43
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	Hello everyone, my name is Rachel and i'm hopelessly addicted to petfinder. I'd say i view at least 2-5 times a week and am always interested in at least one dog on there. I admit i can't afford three dogs and we just got our second. also dh would kill me if i really brought home anymore, but it's hard to not look at them and wish that i could save them all. maybe i'm a gluton for sorrow but i can't help hoping that they can all come home to me and i can save and love them. so anyways. i'm Rachel and i'm hopelessly addicted to pet finder. nice to meet you.

08-17-2010, 05:47 PM	#44
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	This is just too much. I JUST got off Petfinder and there is a little guy at the Seaaca shelter they are calling a terrier/mix. I think he's a Yorkie/Poo and he's a Doll Face however I have 5 and my DH would kill me .