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No human being, man or woman, can act up to a sublime standard without giving offense. - W.E. Channing
Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx
Don't take life too seriously, you can't get out of it alive. - Mark Twain
Please spay & neuter your pets! :-) | | | | | | |
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In the dog house
| Experience:
I do animal rescue work.
I foster and retrain dogs for adoption.
If you have an emergency situation, PLEASE call your vet for guidance. I am only on this site when I have some free time to spare.
Regarding breeding questions: Please do not expect a response from me if you have purposefully bred your dog, "accidentally" allowed your dog to breed, and are now in a panic, don't know what to do during a delivery, or experiencing any follow up problems with the mama or her litter. Call your vet for help or direction. I believe there are no accidents when it comes to breeding, only people who are not taking the proper precautions when their female is in heat. If you intend to breed, please carefully do your research beforehand so you are well prepared. This link is a good start:
http://www.akc.org/breeders/resp_breeding/index.cfm
(copy and paste this web address to access it).
| Occupation:
eating, sleeping, pooping, chasing cars
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Used to have a Program Director - second in command - who would always tell us regional directors what to do, then said, "you can't quote me on that." | | Pouting co-worker | Workplace Relationships | Dec 3, 2007 12:18 PM | THANK YOU!! | | Training 2 year old dogs | Dogs | Dec 3, 2007 09:47 AM | It is really great having somebody that knows dogs adding details I didn't. | | movie that had jimmy... | Movies | Dec 3, 2007 04:45 AM | Yes it's James Dean and tyhe number of his 550 spyder was #153. This movie has well known actors and actresses in it. 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I was just suggesting maybe a topic for discussion with a vet, or something to look at. | | Sick dog | Dogs | Nov 11, 2007 08:58 AM | I hate admit it, but that was one of the things that went through my mind when I read the description as well. | | My dog won't walk at all. | Dogs | Nov 10, 2007 04:08 PM | Nobody else here has as good of a backgound with dog that didn't get a good start. Do exactly as she says. | | Grown man still letting... | Relationships | Nov 8, 2007 06:13 AM | Totally agree!!!! | | how can i tell if my... | Dogs | Nov 7, 2007 03:38 AM | did you say cons???? | | To young to marry? | Marriage | Nov 4, 2007 11:06 PM | Ruby, you are spot on, as usual! | | Dog and Shadows. | Dogs | Nov 4, 2007 04:09 PM | Thank goodness yo ponted out the dangers in using thses lights, I have seen poor cats jump at shadows for days after they have been played with, using the lights. | | What is love? | Marriage | Nov 3, 2007 11:06 PM | Ruby, absolutely excellent advice, as usual. No wonder you had such a good marriage. :) You are a treasure. | | Wearing out your welcome | Marriage | Nov 1, 2007 02:17 PM | after that ost, I'm gonna fix my hubsand a steak dinner, with pie tonight. Boy marriage looks wonderful! | | Wearing out your welcome | Marriage | Nov 1, 2007 02:07 PM | Handing the bat right back to you!! ;-) | | Wearing out your welcome | Marriage | Nov 1, 2007 01:35 PM | Ruby, I realy like the way that you think. | | Wearing out your welcome | Marriage | Nov 1, 2007 01:24 PM | Good point about the condoms! | | What I learned about... | Politics | Nov 1, 2007 04:35 AM | good point . His fan base probably watch The View ;Oprah et al . They are also one of the few demographics that still buy CDs and don't steal their music off the net. | | fibermialja cause and... | Medical Conditions & Diseases | Oct 31, 2007 05:33 PM | great site referral | | What I learned about... | Politics | Oct 31, 2007 03:43 PM | :) | | For all you Republicans... | Politics | Oct 30, 2007 06:44 AM | I ain't no stinkin liberal | | Christmas on 25th? | Christianity | Oct 30, 2007 06:39 AM | Balancer since what you said is true. | | Christmas on 25th? | Christianity | Oct 30, 2007 05:46 AM | | | For all you Republicans... | Politics | Oct 30, 2007 05:31 AM | Politically astute posting. Thanks, Ruby. | | For all you Republicans... | Politics | Oct 30, 2007 05:12 AM | Balancer | | For all you Republicans... | Politics | Oct 29, 2007 04:30 PM | | | Why does my dog... | Dogs | Oct 27, 2007 04:02 PM | I liked her carefully making the point that it is only one of several things it could be. Whatever, call the vet Monday. | | gnat invasion. inside... | Pest Control | Oct 27, 2007 10:50 AM | THANKS ruby sounds great. i will try it. and for the coyotes, lethal force is still the best for now, gonna go this afternoon again i think. i've been sick, some better today though. | | I'm in an extra marital... | Marriage | Oct 26, 2007 01:44 PM | rubypit, you always know the logical path |
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