Home  Blog Chatham Chatlist #2758
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Written by Gene Galin
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Friday, 23 February 2007 |
This digest contains the following messages:
1. southern flying squirrels
2. Story of the Year!
3. No takers on low cost spay and neuter!
4. Land Transfer Tax
5. Town Manager
6. Re: Flying squirrel attack
7. 4 wheelers & lights???
8. Thrift Shop Announcement
9. weapons being brought to school
10. resisting arrest
11. So whats going to become of the Town Manager?
12. Weapon/365 day suspension questions
13. Host Families Sought
14. Break-Ins on and Around Mt. Gilead
15. Dogs and Puppies, free or for sale
16. Kizmet and Kodak
17. Re: Kizmet and Kodak
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:28:31 -0500
From: Allison Weakley <aeweakley-at-earthlink.net>
Subject: southern flying squirrels
Flying squirrels usually den together in the winter, which explains why folks are reporting finding more than one at a time this time of year.
January and February are also one of two breeding times (the other is June/July).
Flying squirrels typically den in mature or mixed pine-hardwood forests in tree cavaties (such as abandoned woodpecker holes). If suitable natural den sites are lacking, flying squirrels will often take up residence in attics or abandoned buildings, especially during the winter. They are easily attracted to nesting boxes too - we've had them living in a bluebird nesting box in our yard - and are often attracted to bird feeders at night.
~Allison
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:44:35 -0800 (PST)
From: deborah bair <choco227330-at-yahoo.com>
Subject: Story of the Year!
I would like to second the post to Monica for Story of the Year! Well phrased, and a good laugh, I am hoping you guys finally get some rest!
Deborah Bair
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:27:26 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
From: laura <lauragrab-at-earthlink.net>
Subject: No takers on low cost spay and neuter!
I noticed that not one Vet offered to help a low cost spay or neuter day or week for Pittsboro!
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 11:03:21 EST
From: Edwms8-at-aol.com
Subject: Land Transfer Tax
Regarding the discussion about the proposed Land Transfer TAX, I see that John Bonitz wants to call it a "fee". That's a term used by the tax-and-spend Left to make their ever-increasing taxation more acceptable to the naive people. Gene had it right, in his heading to the story.- Land Transfer Tax - since a fee is "a payment asked or given for professional services", according to my 10 lb. dictionary.
I recall some days ago, somebody said that this proposed tax would replace another tax (I forget which). No way!! It would be in addition to all the others. Again, the "replace another tax" ploy is one commonly used by the tax-and-spend Left to fool people.
Ed Williams
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 11:30:41 EST
From: Edwms8-at-aol.com
Subject: Town Manager
Re Eric Shook's question about what's going to happen to the Pittsboro town manager - a good question indeed. There was a fairly detailed story in the Feb. 21 Raleigh Nuisance and Disturber (p. 3B). Mr. Misenheimer was reportedly charged with driving on a revoked license and resisting arrest, and is on "paid administrative leave". It was reported that he filed for bankruptcy a year ago, for the 2nd time in 2 years. But what really astonishes me is that he was hired in the first place, since in 1999, he was fired as Thomasville's town manager, and in 2003, lost his job as executive director of operations in Concord. I wonder what, in his resume, was good enough to offset these blots.
And this comes on top of the apparent stealing from the ABC store, which the ABC Board was not even aware of.
Something is obviously wrong in the town administration.
Ed Williams
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:01:59 -0500
From: <lbvanburen-at-bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Flying squirrel attack
Eric,
About 1 year after we had been in our new house (on 10 acres of forrested land) we found we had a colony of 20 flying squirrels in our attic! Our bedroom is on the first floor so we did not hear them at night very often if I was watching TV at night. I first thought it was mice in the attic and called a pest control company and as soon as the worker saw it was a flying squirrel, he said they were federally protected and we would have to call Critter Control to come and trap them and move them to antother place. We had no idea we had so many until they were caught.
Flying Squirrels live in colonies so that's why you will hear of so many in one place. They had easily chewed through the screens in our soffits to get in and make their nest. We replaced all of our soffit screen with hardwire cloth which they are not able to chew through.
A few years later, I again heard noise at night (while I was up feeding my baby) coming from in between floors. Turns out we had a flying squirrel mother and babies nesting on our exhaust fan in the bathroom. We had them removed and then proceeded to cover the rest of our exposed openning to our house. Since then, we have not had any problems with flying squirrels. We have seen them outside in the forrest now but not inside thankfully.
I did just read on the internet that the US Fish and Wildlife Service this, "Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced today a proposal to remove the West Virginia northern flying squirrel, formerly known as the Virginia northern flying squirrel, from Endangered Species Act protection. A combination of cooperative conservation efforts and the natural regeneration of the endangered flying squirrel's spruce forest habitat has secured the population." Now I don't know if our flying squirrels are the same as the WV ones but looks like they are making a comeback. - Lisa
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:38:48 -0800 (PST)
From: "Eric F. Shook" <ericshook1-at-yahoo.com>
Subject: FLYING SQUIRRELS ATTACK!
In Response to Monica, Chat-list #2755
I too have seen what I thought to be a flying squirrel nesting on the roof of my house last week. But with further review I was amazed to find this fuzzy-flyer gliding from tree top to tree top with other flying squirrels. So far I've seen four flying squirrels at once on my picnic table eating pine nuts.
I wonder if Pittsboro has always had a large population of flying squirrels, or is this going to become an epidemic?
Because they don't seem to be afraid of me, or attempting to enter my house at any opportunity that presents itself.
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:36:45 -0800
From: jaime*chandra <domspe-at-gmail.com>
Subject: 4 wheelers & lights???
Umm, Barbara... not *all* 4 wheelers have lights, but some do. You can buy them that way OR mount your own...
Also, I do not see your point here.
4 wheelers can be fun - but also very annoying. It seems like these neighbors are doing this just despite you because you called the police on them. I'd keep calling & find something to "compete" with their annoying behavior.
good luck.
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Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:23:50 -0500
From: "Barbara McCoy" <bmccoy-at-wave-net.net>
Subject: night lights
4 wheelers do have night lights. Have you not ever seen them ride at night?
Barbara
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:46:24 -0500
From: Catherine Macallister <catherine_mac-at-mac.com>
Subject: Thrift Shop Announcement
The Perry Harrison third grades will host a Thrift Shop worknight at Cole Park Plaza on Monday, February 26, from 6:30 until 8:30. Volunteers from ALL grades are invited to attend. Hope to see you there!
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:39:52 EST
From: SUSANDIFRANCO-at-aol.com
Subject: weapons being brought to school
I would like to reply to the weapons being brought to school, If there is no harsh punishment to the person who brought the weapon to school then that person will not learn from it. The reason why a weapon would be brought is the intent to harm or threaten. I do not think being kept out of school to enjoy the days off is punishment, that person should do some kind of community service or something to learn what they did wrong. Another thing is that a note of some kind should be sent home to the middle school parents reassuring us that everything was handled in a safe manner and that everything is being done to have the school be a safe environment. My daughter was at the school dance that evening and the police officer and others came into the gym, stopped the dance and asked for said children, the said children were then questioned and put in the police car. Some children were in the bathroom scared. Stories were going around and kids were confused and had questions. When things happen at the school and it's all hush hush and the parents get no answers that makes me want to question the school on how thing are really handled.
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:20:58 GMT
From: "greg6jones-at-netzero.net" <greg6jones-at-netzero.net>
Subject: resisting arrest
call it my lower nature...call it a sense of justice/humor. thanks for the story re-print, Gene. I have to admit it brightened my day with a chuckle. Around about a year and a half ago I was flying down 501 in the town limits about 50 mph on a clear dry evening with not a soul in sight minding my own business, heading home. Pittsboro's finest apprehended me and the sum total was several hours shot about 150.00 dollars gone and welcome to speed trap circle city. This is after having been in residence maybe 15/20 years....thanks fellas....So, call me a cynic...I couldn't help but laugh at the managers' predicament and then the quote from our mayor........priceless...again, thanks Gene
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Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:49:43 +0000
From: "Susan" <susan-at-beachdreammagazine.com>
Subject: So whats going to become of the Town Manager?
I agree: I'd like that kind of job where I can be in charge of the law, but not obey the laws, or pay the fines, ignore traffic violations, speak ignorantly in public, allege abuse by anyone trying to collar me, get paid by public taxes, have a job for life, have my good ole' boys stand up for me, pretend my public behavior has nothing to do with my job performance, reject personal responsibility, say the reason my car registration is overdue was because I didn't get the notice, get to work late, or be escorted to work by the police, blame all actions on an anonymous stalker, sign unsafe water quality notices that don't answer WHEN the water in Pittsboro will be safe to drink, have a juvenile looking cursive script, have my secretaries do my work for me, earn a large salary and STILL WALK AROUND TOWN LIKE I'VE DONE NO WRONG!
Subject: So whats going to become of the Town Manager?
I read about it on the Chatlist first, then saw the mid-day news on WRAL. It seems to me this is not the first time I've heard/read the name of the town manager without scandal or disapproval attached.
I once recall a chatlist post about how high his contract salary was, also something about a failing marriage and alcoholism. I'm not to sure on the details as I do not archive the previous chatlist posts.
(Although it sounds like a hot idea)
I'd do the job for Half price.
Eric F. Shook
137 Launis St.
Pittsboro NC 27312
919.356.5189
www.myspace.com/ericshook
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Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 04:54:19 -0800
From: "jimalewis-at-earthlink.net" <jimalewis-at-earthlink.net>
Subject: Weapon/365 day suspension questions
Sounds like a good set of questions for Dr. Hart. We had a similar incident at Northwood a few weeks ago. My son was close to the incident and was questioned. He "thinks" the student got the 365 day suspension....but we do not know for sure.......never heard or read anything about the incident in public..... I am just glad no one was injured. Jim
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Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:25:00 -0500
From: "Susan Graham" <susan_s_graham-at-ncsu.edu>
Subject: Host Families Sought
Host Families Sought for One-Month 4-H Japanese Exchange Program
Local families are needed to host Japanese exchange students, ages 12 to 18, for four weeks this summer as part of a two-way exchange program sponsored by 4-H. The Japanese teenagers will stay with their American host families from July 23 to August 19.
The program is open to families with children close in age to the Japanese participants. Families without children in this age range will be considered as hosts for the adult chaperones from Japan.
You don't have to be involved with 4-H to host; you just need a willingness to share your home and your world. There is no need to know Japanese. The students have all studied English and are anxious to use it.
The program gives host families a chance to share their culture, friendship, and family life with an exchange student and at the same time learn about Japanese life. The home-stays only last a month during the summer vacation, but the effects last a lifetime.
This 4-H Japanese exchange program is one of the largest exchange programs involving North American and Japanese youth in the world. Since it was begun in 1972, some 43,000 students have stayed with families in over 39 states, including North Carolina, and more than 7,000 American students have made reciprocal visits to Japan.
Information about the 2007 Japanese Exchange Students may be found at the website: www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fourh/labo/. Host applications and brochures about the program are available through 4-H, NC Cooperative Extension Chatham County Center at 45 South Street in Pittsboro. Questions may be directed to Sarah Kotzian, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Chatham County at (919) 542-8202.
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Sarah H. Kotzian
Extension Agent
4-H Youth Development
Chatham County Center
NC Cooperative Extension Service
45 South Street
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Telephone: 919.542.8202 FAX: 919.542.8246
e-mail: sarah_kotzian <mailto:susan_s_graham-at-ncsu.edu> -at-ncsu.edu
webpage: <http://chatham.ces.ncsu.edu> http://chatham.ces.ncsu.edu
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Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:05:05 -0500
From: "Beth Davis \(bedavis\)" <bedavis-at-cisco.com>
Subject: Break-Ins on and Around Mt. Gilead
Be careful of a rash of break-ins on and around Mt. Gilead Rd. There
is a house down the street the police are monitoring as there are unsupervised teens living there. If you see a green mitsubishi 3000 or a pink mustang driving around your places, be on alert.
Beth
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Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:31:20 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
From: laura <lauragrab-at-earthlink.net>
Subject: Dogs and Puppies, free or for sale
Advertising free dogs and puppies, especially guard dogs, can be disastrous!
Often these animals end up as training bait for dog fighters or as fighting dogs, which is out of sight but on the rise in Chatham County. Some animals end up in lab's as reseach animals.
Here is some help from the Humane Society of the United States (www.hsus.org):
• Don't be fooled. If anyone refuses to allow you to visit their home, do not place your pet with them. Individuals known as "bunchers" routinely answer "free-to-good-home" ads, posing as people who want family pets when, in actuality, they sell pets to animal dealers. Dogfighters have also been known to obtain domestic animals for baiting through "free to good home" ads. These people are "professionals" who may even bring children or their mothers with them when picking up pets.
• Advertise through friends, neighbors, and local veterinarians first; then try the newspaper, if all else fails. Your chances of finding a good home are increased when you check references with someone you know.
• Visit the prospective new home in order to get a feel for the environment in which your pet will be living. Explain that the pet is part of your family and that you want to make sure she will be cared for properly and that you want to see how the animal responds to the new home. Screen potential homes carefully.
• Always be mindful of your own safety when you go to interview potential adopters or if you allow a prospective adopter to enter your home.
• Carefully consider all the elements of the new home: Will your pet get along with small children? Is the family planning to keep the dog chained outside as a watch dog? Will the cat be kept only as a mouser? Does the family have a veterinary reference? Do not be shy about asking questions. Your pet's life and happiness may depend on it.
• Ask for a valid form of identification (preferably a driver's license). Record the number for your records and require the new owner to sign a contract stating the requirements of adoption upon which both parties agree. As part of the contract, require the new owner to contact you if he or she decides at some point that they must give up the pet.
• Have your pet neutered or spayed before he or she goes to the new home. This will make the animal more adoptable and help stop irresponsible breeding.
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Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:01:03 -0800 (PST)
From: Linda <hugsincorporated-at-yahoo.com>
Subject: Kizmet and Kodak
Hi Vana and Chatlist Members:
I am saddened to hear of your situation with your dogs. It is apparant from your post that you have been a good and caring owner to your dogs and I know you would want to exhaust all avenues possible before having them put down. So, I took some time out this afternoon, made some phone calls and hopefully found some workable alternatives for you in hopes to persuade you against having to put them down.
- There is a classified section on www.petfinder.com where you can post a free ad for your dog(s). They run the ad for 14 days (no pictures). They do not take 'free dog' ads, so you would charge a nominal fee.
- There is also the site http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ or www.craigslist.org where you can post a free ad for your dog(s). I know this site has a large following worldwide.
- The following is a long list of no-kill shelters I copied for you from the website www.srdogs.com (Senior Dogs)-
NORTH CAROLINA
Friends Forever, Greensboro, NC, is "... a small, private, all-breed animal orphanage . . . dedicated to finding permanent companion pet homes for animals in need. We are available daily by appointment. Our rescue pets live in an in-home environment until they are adopted. Our adoption process includes an application, a trial visit, an adoption contract with fee and follow-up after placement. All of our rescues are healthy, completely vetted, socialized, crate trained companion pets waiting to be adopted. We are thankful for each and every forever home we adopt to and appreciate all inquiries into adopting one of our rescue pets." Telephone: (336) 855-1899 or E-mail: friendsforeveradoptions-at-hotmail.com
The Haven -- Friends for Life, Raeford, NC Founder Linden Spear sometimes won't give up for adoption the seniors she rescues, but instead keeps them herself. The reason? She says, "Some of those dogs are just too old to be told they've been dropped off at a shelter." If you can give an older dog a really good home, though, she might consider letting one go.
Happy Hills Animal Foundation, Inc., Staley, NC Happy Hills is a non-profit rescue group in North Carolina dedicated to providing nutritious meals, shelter, and veterinary care to needy animals and finding loving, responsible homes for as many abandoned and abused animals as possible. They accept any and all breeds. This organization often has senior dogs, and has been very successful in placing them. They never put a dog down due to age, unless there is a serious, untreatable, fatal illness and it is a kindness to end their suffering. Happy Hills Animal Foundation, Inc. Happy Hills Animal Foundation, Inc., 3143 Happy Hills Dr.,Staley, NC 27355. Telephone: 336-622-3620. E-mail: info-at-hhaf.org
LIFE (Love Is For Everyone) Animal Haven, Oxford, NC, regularly saves senior dogs. E-mail: lahinfo-at-gloryroad.net or phone (919) 939-4261
Operation Peace, Rural Hall, NC-- for the rescue and rehabiliation of abused animals. Contact them to learn about a senior to adopt. Telephone: (336) 767-4237 or toll free 1-877-223-0689. E-mail: OpPeace-at-aol.com
Winnabow, NC -- Paws' Place
The Paw's Place mission: "(1) We save pets - the abandoned, the abused and the neglected, whose previous backgrounds were ALL filled with neglect due to overpopulation and uninformed owners, who lacked the foresight to spay or neuter, or to provide heartworm preventative for their domestic pets. (2) We nurse them back to health. (3) We provide a sanctuary for those that are unable to be adopted. (4) And, most important of all, we find them loving homes - no matter how long it takes. Paw's Place receives unwanted, abused and neglected animals from the community, and in return, provides healthy companion animals. Paw's Place has several programs with the community schools to provide animal care, education, and volunteer work programs. From August 1999 to December 2003, we have adopted over 565 dogs and puppies and house another 100." Paw's Place, Inc., 3701 Boiling Spring Road, Winnabow, NC 28479. Phone: 910-845-PAWS. E-mail: info-at-pawsplace.org
Yancey County Humane Society, Burnsville, NC, is fortunate enough to have a volunteer, Denise Brault, who takes on the senior cases at the YCHS animal shelter. The shelter is a 'space available' limited facility and seniors don't always have much time there. If you think that you might like to offer a home to a senior dog, please call or E-mail immmediately. Phone: (828) 682-9510. E-mail: YCHumaneSociety-at-aol.com
Australian Shepherd:
The Aussie Rescue and Placement Helpline, Inc. (ARPH) is a not-for-profit organization that is composed of volunteers who are dedicated to the Australian Shepherd breed. While senior dogs are not an exclusive "focus," there are often senior Aussies in foster care searching for forever homes. Please visit the ARPH website to see available dogs.
- There are also local alternatives such as C.A.R.E. www.chathamanimalrescue.org and Best Buddies Companion Rescue and Adoption - www.bbcra.org
You mentioned in your email that putting them down would break your hearts. Last October we had to put our beautiful 3yr old. shepherd mix down due to kidney failure. The pain is still all too real for me and my family. I just dreamed of him and his fluffy tail and soft fur the night before last. How I would've loved to have had the chance to see him at 10...11..12. Sometimes, life takes that choice from us - sometimes, we are fortunate enough to still have that choice. I hope you are able to exhaust some of these avenues and I pray your Kizmet and Kodak will find new loving homes soon!
All the best,
Linda
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Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 18:03:36 -0500
From: vana <vprewitt-at-mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Kizmet and Kodak
How very kind, considerate and typically Chathamite of you Linda. Thank you so much for looking these up and posting them for us all.
In separate posts, I was warned about advertising a dog as a guard dog because people will come get them, pretend to be family people, and then use them as bait for their pit bulls. That was all I needed to convince me that it probably makes more senese to put them down. I realize that they are not really adoptable but I thought I would ask just the same.
There are so many sweet uncared for dogs out there, why would anyone take them on?
Someone from a pet rescue group essentially chastized me for not moving to a place that would take the dogs. New Orleans is prohibitively expensive and I can only afford a small apartment until things settle down. While it would be easier on me to coop them up in a small yard, these guys have always had 5 acres to run and play. They would be crazy, besides not having been around people much. The kindest thing to do is own the responsibility of putting them down and be happy for the years we had with them.
Thanks for all of the kind words and suggestions. We'll give them a try but don't hold out much hope.
Vana
Linda wrote:
> Hi Vana and Chatlist Members:
>
> I am saddened to hear of your situation with your dogs. It is
> apparant from your post that you have been a good and caring owner to
> your dogs and I know you would want to exhaust all avenues possible
> before having them put down. So, I took some time out this afternoon,
> made some phone calls and hopefully found some workable alternatives
> for you in hopes to persuade you against having to put them down.
>
> - There is a classified section on www.petfinder.com
> <http://www.petfinder.com> where you can post a free ad for your
> dog(s). They run the ad for 14 days (no pictures). They do not take
> 'free dog' ads, so you would charge a nominal fee.
>
> - There is also the site http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ or
> www.craigslist.org <http://www.craigslist.org> where you can post a
> free ad for your dog(s). I know this site has a large following
> worldwide.
>
> - The following is a long list of no-kill shelters I copied for you
> from the website www.srdogs.com <http://www.srdogs.com> (Senior
> Dogs)-
>
> NORTH CAROLINA
> Friends Forever, Greensboro, NC,
> <http://www.friendsforeveradoptions.org/about_us.html>is "... a small,
> private, all-breed animal orphanage . . . dedicated to finding
> permanent companion pet homes for animals in need. We are available
> daily by appointment. Our rescue pets live in an in-home environment
> until they are adopted. Our adoption process includes an application,
> a trial visit, an adoption contract with fee and follow-up after
> placement. All of our rescues are healthy, completely vetted,
> socialized, crate trained companion pets waiting to be adopted. We are
> thankful for each and every forever home we adopt to and appreciate
> all inquiries into adopting one of our rescue pets." Telephone: (336)
> 855-1899 or E-mail: friendsforeveradoptions-at-hotmail.com
> <mailto:friendsforeveradoptions-at-hotmail.com>
>
> The Haven -- Friends for Life, Raeford, NC <http://www.haven-nc.com/>
> Founder Linden Spear sometimes won't give up for adoption the seniors
> she rescues, but instead keeps them herself. The reason? She says,
> "Some of those dogs are just too old to be told they've been dropped
> off at a shelter." If you can give an older dog a really good home,
> though, she might consider letting one go.
>
> Happy Hills Animal Foundation, Inc., Staley, NC
> <http://%20www.hhaf.org/> Happy Hills is a non-profit rescue group in
> North Carolina dedicated to providing nutritious meals, shelter, and
> veterinary care to needy animals and finding loving, responsible homes
> for as many abandoned and abused animals as possible. They accept any
> and all breeds. This organization often has senior dogs, and has been
> very successful in placing them. They never put a dog down due to age,
> unless there is a serious, untreatable, fatal illness and it is a
> kindness to end their suffering. Happy Hills Animal Foundation, Inc.
> Happy Hills Animal Foundation, Inc., 3143 Happy Hills Dr.,Staley, NC 27355. Telephone:
> 336-622-3620. E-mail: info-at-hhaf.org <mailto:info-at-hhaf.org>
>
> LIFE (Love Is For Everyone) Animal Haven, Oxford, NC
> <http://lifeanimalhaven.gloryroad.net/>, regularly saves senior dogs.
> E-mail: lahinfo-at-gloryroad.net or phone (919) 939-4261 Operation Peace,
> Rural Hall, NC-- for the rescue and rehabiliation of abused animals.
> Contact them to learn about a senior to adopt.
> Telephone: (336) 767-4237 or toll free 1-877-223-0689. E-mail:
> OpPeace-at-aol.com <mailto:OpPeace-at-aol.com>
>
> Winnabow, NC -- Paws' Place <http://www.pawsplace.org/> The Paw's
> Place mission: "(1) We save pets - the abandoned, the abused and the
> neglected, whose previous backgrounds were ALL filled with neglect due
> to overpopulation and uninformed owners, who lacked the foresight to
> spay or neuter, or to provide heartworm preventative for their
> domestic pets. (2) We nurse them back to health. (3) We provide a
> sanctuary for those that are unable to be adopted. (4) And, most
> important of all, we find them loving homes - no matter how long it
> takes. Paw's Place receives unwanted, abused and neglected animals
> from the community, and in return, provides healthy companion animals.
> Paw's Place has several programs with the community schools to provide
> animal care, education, and volunteer work programs. From August 1999
> to December 2003, we have adopted over 565 dogs and puppies and house
> another 100." Paw's Place, Inc., 3701 Boiling Spring Road, Winnabow,
> NC 28479. Phone: 910-845-PAWS. E-mail: info-at-pawsplace.org
> <mailto:info-at-pawsplace.org>
>
> Yancey County Humane Society, Burnsville, NC,
> <http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NC08.html> is fortunate enough to
> have a volunteer, Denise Brault, who takes on the senior cases at the
> YCHS animal shelter. The shelter is a 'space available' limited
> facility and seniors don't always have much time there. If you think
> that you might like to offer a home to a senior dog, please call or
> E-mail immmediately. Phone: (828) 682-9510. E-mail:
> YCHumaneSociety-at-aol.com <mailto:YCHumaneSociety-at-aol.com>
>
> Australian Shepherd:
> The Aussie Rescue and Placement Helpline, Inc. (ARPH)
> <http://www.aussierescue.org/> is a not-for-profit organization that
> is composed of volunteers who are dedicated to the Australian Shepherd
> breed. While senior dogs are not an exclusive "focus," there are often
> senior Aussies in foster care searching for forever homes. Please
> visit the ARPH website <http://www.aussierescue.org/> to see available
> dogs.
>
> - There are also local alternatives such as C.A.R.E.
> www.chathamanimalrescue.org <http://www.chathamanimalrescue.org> and
> Best Buddies Companion Rescue and Adoption - www.bbcra.org
> <http://www.bbcra.org>
>
>
> You mentioned in your email that putting them down would break your
> hearts. Last October we had to put our beautiful 3yr old. shepherd
> mix down due to kidney failure. The pain is still all too real for me
> and my family. I just dreamed of him and his fluffy tail and soft fur
> the night before last. How I would've loved to have had the chance to
> see him at 10...11..12. Sometimes, life takes that choice from us -
> sometimes, we are fortunate enough to still have that choice. I hope
> you are able to exhaust some of these avenues and I pray your Kizmet
> and Kodak will find new loving homes soon!
>
> All the best,
>
> Linda
>
>
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