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: Amelia
: bigdogs@5501 July 10, 2007, 07:02:57 AM
So to all of you Saint owners, are they all this sweet? Geez she is a good girl. I can not believe that she was out by herself for any length of time, but you can tell by how skinny that she is- she was out for a while. I am going to have to shave her tummy- it is really matted. She had no problems with wanting to go for a ride and she barreled up the front steps like she knew that the A/C was just waiting for her arrival. My crew is not so sure about this newest visitor- but we are introducing everyone slowly. This are a few pics- I will take more- I have a little bit of a mess that my crew made today while I was at work, that I have to clean up.
Ok who has questions about her- Who is lining up to claim her. Do you want to leave her name as Amelia? If not, let me know- we will start getting her use to a new name. She is on an antibiotic spray, oral antibiotics and she is on prednisone that Heather and I discussed tapering down.
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: Jessdryden July 10, 2007, 07:11:00 AM
Thanks for posting the photos!  She looks so happy now! :)  She really is such a sweet girl! :)
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: lorim2 July 10, 2007, 07:24:31 AM
Well I still say she looks like a Brodie!  But of course I cant keep her....Thats a great idea though is someone is wanting her to go ahead and start calling her by the name!  She really is one of the sweetest dogs ever and I will remember our little trip for a long time!  Thanks Paige for taking her!!
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: kathryn July 10, 2007, 08:26:21 AM
She is beautiful.  You guys are so great to get her out.  If you need anything let me know I'm just down here in Houston.  Paige, if she needs a longer foster home then she can come down here as long as she's okay with cats.  Let me know if I can help out at all.
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: zchic July 10, 2007, 09:05:09 AM
She has the sweetest face. What a good girl.
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: Scootergirl July 10, 2007, 09:10:28 AM
Amelia is a beautiful name and she is a beautiful girl! I'm already calling her Amelia Bedelia and sending kisses for her nose!
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: marypyrs July 10, 2007, 01:01:49 PM
You Guys are Fantastic! And Rescue Angels in the truest sence of the word. WOW! Unbelievable! Talk about Power of The People = = = =

Amelia is a Doll! There's a voice in the back of my head that keeps saying "There is a book in the writing here." How about a title of Amazing Amelia. The Rescue of a Big Paw.

She's going to be sleeping well tonight.
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: happiday July 10, 2007, 02:31:09 PM
I think Amelia suits her.  She's so pretty!  I can only speak for Annie, but Yes, sweetness is a Saint!  Paige, I'm so glad you've taken her in to foster.  Thanks EVERYONE who had a part in her rescue!!  You are all so wonderful, it makes me cry (happy tears!)
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: EllieAndBlu July 10, 2007, 09:33:29 PM
what sweethearts - Amelia AND you ladies!  :)

Thanks again for rescuing the big, beautiful girl - I just cant say it enough - y'all are so AWESOME!
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: Nina July 10, 2007, 09:58:38 PM
OMG she is beautiful, I am so jealous of the person that gets her! Any word on Ranger's mom taking her?


Nina
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: Nicole July 10, 2007, 10:12:54 PM
OMG! She is adorable!!!!

I'm in love. Not sure about Heather taking her. We'll just have to wait and see. If we can get her to Indiana, she's welcome to be fostered here, too.

Oh, and I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE the name Amelia!
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: PennyK July 10, 2007, 11:01:13 PM
She is adorable!  I bet she has so much love to give a new two-leg!

And YES...Saints are sweethearts!!!
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: dohertyswissy July 10, 2007, 11:18:51 PM
She's absolutely gorgeous...I think the love bug just bit me.

I know there is crazy curiosity as to whether or not I'm going to take this sweet girl home.  I am giving it the utmost consideration and there are several things I'd need to do to make it happen...start ing with getting a bigger vehicle and that I am getting ready to take yet another new job, so I need to see what the final offer is going to be financially.  I want to make sure that if she comes to be with me, that it is forever.

I appreciate all the love, support (shout out to the foster moms), and advice as I consider taking Amelia into our home.
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: Duramax July 10, 2007, 11:28:27 PM
wow she's skinnier than i realised! that wont last long! amelia's going to be spoiled by the end of the month! ;D ;D
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: Nicole July 10, 2007, 11:29:59 PM
She's absolutely gorgeous...I think the love bug just bit me.

I know there is crazy curiosity as to whether or not I'm going to take this sweet girl home.  I am giving it the utmost consideration and there are several things I'd need to do to make it happen...start ing with getting a bigger vehicle and that I am getting ready to take yet another new job, so I need to see what the final offer is going to be financially.  I want to make sure that if she comes to be with me, that it is forever.

I appreciate all the love, support (shout out to the foster moms), and advice as I consider taking Amelia into our home.


OOOH HEATHER! You're so good! I'm excited to hear about the new job! Tell us about it!

I think you are DEFINITELY doing the right thing by taking your time to think about this.

And, I know I've said it a zillion times, but she is always welcome to stay with us while you do. (I don't know how long Paige is planning on keeping her, so just making the offer to ease the stress on everyone)
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: Sillygoose July 11, 2007, 02:23:29 AM
Oh what would we do without Angels like you guys! I've always had a love for Saints. I think my kids would kill me if I brought in another big lovable dog.
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: Nicole July 11, 2007, 03:46:26 AM
Aw, dang. My friend just called me back. She's already in NC and drove through OK and would have totally taken Amelia along! DANG!

Well, plan B?
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: bigdogs@5501 July 11, 2007, 08:17:23 AM
Amelia update: I am not as crazy or as cynical as the guy who found the dog on Craigs list- so here goes.
She stayed in my bathroom all day today, she did not destroy anything or have an accident. She is a bit scared of thunderstorms, it made her tremble this afternoon as the last one rolled thru. She is not so sure that she likes her feet wet, but will walk in the water if that is what is required. She likes to lay frog dog ( with her back feet behind her) on the kitchen floor, preferably in front of the stove or sink. She is not a stranger to being in the house. She understands that when you are cooking, she might get a treat. She has no clue what sit or down means, but will give you a slobbery kiss for your efforts in trying to explain. She does not choke down her food, in fact she is quiet dainty about eating and really doesnt like anyone to know that she is eating and really wont eat if you are watching her, unless of course it is said treat from the stove. She drools, a lot. She will shake her head to get rid of the drool and today I found a clump in my hair. Two thoughts came to mind, the scene in that movie with Cameron Diaz ( the Mary movie) and EEEEWWWWWW. I just thought that my crew drooled, nope, she has cornered the market on drool.Also she is use to having her face wiped with a towel. She is not at all dominant with the other dogs- in fact she is very nonchalant. Bella forgot she was here- came into the kitchen and started to go and challenge her- Amelia just laid there and sighed- Bella got reprimanded. No harm done other than hurt feelings.
Tuggles LOVES her and gives her kisses, she enjoys his attention. She is a very good dog- extremely sweet and not hyper. I am wondering if someone is really missing this dog??
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: Jessdryden July 11, 2007, 09:12:46 AM
Thanks for the update!  It sounds like Amelia is really enjoying her time at your place.  I'm so glad!  She was such a sweetie with us--I can't stop thinking of her.  Please give her a kiss and some ear scratches from us! :-*
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: lorim2 July 11, 2007, 09:30:35 AM
Awww...Me tooo I have been missing her today :(  My daughter is still mad at me for not keeping her......She is really a sweetheart and I agree with you about her belonging to someone.  With all the flooding in the past month and half I w0nder  if she is lost...of course if I had lost a beautiful baby like her, I would have a flyer in every shelter and vet and pet store throughout OK...Oh well, let me know if you need to me to do anything!
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: PennyK July 11, 2007, 08:12:08 PM
You might want to check her ears and make sure they are clean.  The only time Teddy really shakes his head alot is when his ears are bothering him.  Just a thought.

She sounds like an absolute sweetheart - good thing she isn't in Canada.  LOL!
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: Jessdryden July 11, 2007, 11:21:15 PM
I'm not sure if the shelter checked her for a microchip.  Perhaps the vet could check if Amelia goes in soon?  However, if she was simply lost, she's been lost for a while.  That would be so sad.  She is very skinny and had developed hot spots on her neck.  Her fur is very matted.  If someone is missing her, I hope we can find them.

However, it is pretty common here to turn unwanted animals loose.  It seems like this is probably what happened to Amelia.  She had been living in the woods with two boxers for at least a couple months.

Either way, at least she is safe and loved now.  Hopefully she will find a permanant home soon! :)
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: happiday July 12, 2007, 06:06:50 AM
However, it is pretty common here to turn unwanted animals loose.  It seems like this is probably what happened to Amelia. She had been living in the woods with two boxers for at least a couple months.
Vent Warning!!
What is wrong with some people?!?  How can they just dump a dog that has been part of their family?  Annie was dumped, too.  She was found near the freeway in Southern California.  She had to have surgery to remove damaged vocal chords from a collar that was way too tight.  Plus, she had never been spayed.  (She's 6-8 years old)  I think she was used as a puppy machine, then dumped when she could no longer produce.   
Did the boxers get rescued, also?
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: Jessdryden July 12, 2007, 06:29:37 AM
They did!  One had already been adopted and the other was going to a foster home in Kansas.  Yay!
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: bigdogs@5501 July 12, 2007, 06:50:01 PM
Just wanted to throw something out to everyone- We are wondering if Amelia could be a flood dog. I have one lady that lost a Saint in the floods- I also have 4 pages of Vets that  are in the Bartlesville area who may have treated this dog over the past 3 years. That is a phone project that I have not started yet. This dog, other than fending for herself- shows no signs of abuse. I have dogs who were abused- she is not any thing like Anne in that regard.I am waiting for the one lady to get me some pics- there are a lot of details that I will share later on that. I can promise everyone that Amelia is now a BPO baby. She is safe and really quiet the Love Bug. She is happy and she is not going to be put in any situation other than one that will make her realize the princess that she really is, the big goal right now is to get her to put on weight and to be so skinny- she is a picky eater- I will be cooking for her today since she prefers human food over dog food.
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: lorim2 July 12, 2007, 08:09:06 PM
Paige...I am home all day today...If you need me to make phone calls let me know. I spent most of yesterday searching TX and OK for ppl with lost Saints...So I am yours to do whatever you need me to....Just let me know...
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: Jessdryden July 12, 2007, 08:20:00 PM
I am working from home and can also help with this.  Just let me know what needs to be done.
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: lorim2 July 12, 2007, 08:22:32 PM
Oh ya....Has she been checked for a chip yet?  Let me know..I could take her by Docs again and have them check
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: Nicole July 12, 2007, 09:16:36 PM
I think that's great that you guys are looking for her owners.

But, I just want to throw out that just because she doesn't appear to have been abused, doesn't mean anyone is looking for her. Mabel is the most LOVING WONDERFUL MELLOW SMART RESPONSIVE..ha hha, the list goes on...dog that I've met. But, yet she sat in the shelter for a month.

Maybe I'm just jaded, but I think that its so rare that a dog is out there with its owner looking desperately for it. You know what I mean? If one of my dogs were gone, I'd walk the streets until I found them.
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: lorim2 July 12, 2007, 10:04:00 PM
I think that's great that you guys are looking for her owners.

But, I just want to throw out that just because she doesn't appear to have been abused, doesn't mean anyone is looking for her. Mabel is the most LOVING WONDERFUL MELLOW SMART RESPONSIVE..ha hha, the list goes on...dog that I've met. But, yet she sat in the shelter for a month.

Maybe I'm just jaded, but I think that its so rare that a dog is out there with its owner looking desperately for it. You know what I mean? If one of my dogs were gone, I'd walk the streets until I found them.

I do agree with that also...Paige and I have been talking about the very same thing..We were just thinking that maybe since all the flooding has been going on in Tx and OK, that maybe she was lost...I am calling right now to some vets and just checking to see if anyone is missing this baby...Honestl y though, I would just love to keep her myself!!
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: Nicole July 12, 2007, 10:29:38 PM
awwwwwwwwwwwww wwwwwwww! Lori! Why aren't you keeping her?!
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: bigdogs@5501 July 13, 2007, 08:15:10 AM
Ok, lady who I thought she may belong to- has not responded anymore- so if she did belong to this lady- this lady is not interested in getting her back. I am going to take her in tomorrow and we will get her rabies and scan for a micro chip. We shaved down the tummy today because of mats and well it is obvious that she has had puppies at some point. All of the mats were concealing the tell tell signs. I am trying to talk Lori into make her a forever dog- I even was thinking about meeting in town tomorrow somewhere on a patio for coffee and Lori can bring Marley and lets see how he likes the lovely Saint.
Another issue with the flooding victims- a lot of them are displaced and are not in thier homes- which if they are not in thier homes- they may not be able to look for thier dogs or wouldnt be able to keep them any more- We have a lot of abandoned dogs in Texas and Oklahoma because thier families no longer have a place to live.