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Need Home For two Black Labs Or They Go To Pound
7/26/14 | OneVike

Posted on 07/26/2014 9:52:59 PM PDT by OneVike

OK, I do not normally go out of my way for something like this, but I cannot sit back and do nothing when a young girl asks me to help. So, I am stepping up to see if anyone is willing to help, because this is an emergency. I have a friend, has done all she can to find a home for her two black Labrador dogs, Who have been together since they have been puppies. My friend Megan is just 15, and I am a friend of her grandfather, but she friended me on facebook and has become a good friend. Well, Megan's family is moving from Chico to Rancho Cordova and pets are not allowed at the new residence.

One is a male of almost 5 named Liberty, and the other is a female name Freedom of the same age. Liberty is not fixed, but Freedom is, and a home is needed by tomorrow or they go to the pound.

I know this is an extremely shorty notice, but I found out about the situation less than an hour ago, when Megan sent me a personal message pleading for my help. I promised I will do all I can, but even then I could not promise success.

We live in Chico California, so if anyone lives in this vicinity and has an ability to help, I am pleading on behalf of Megan for some help.

This is her plea,My two black labs "Freedom" (Male) & "Liberty" (Female), cannot go with us. I need to know by tomorrow (at the absolute LATEST) if anyone can take them. They're about 5 years old and they're good dogs. Liberty is fixed but Freedom is not. If you can only take one that's fine too. Although they've been together pretty much since birth so it may be hard on them. Contact me as soon as possible. If YOU cant take them ask someone in your family. It would be much appreciated. My grandma said the only other option is to take them to the pound and I don't wanna do that.


Liberty (Male) approx 5 years old


Freedom (Female) approx 5 years old


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: doggieping; dogs; female; labs; male
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To: TheOldLady

Yea, I got it corrected in the comment I am doing and sending to all to correct it, and to update the situation that they now have till Friday. Her grandfather informed me that she panicked and they still have five days.


81 posted on 07/27/2014 7:44:52 AM PDT by OneVike (I'm just a Christian waiting for a ride home)
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To: Joe 6-pack; Innovative; Technical Editor; tumblindice; leapfrog0202; SatinDoll; Swordmaker; ...
Thanks for pinging your doggie list Joe, If you could pass the message below on to your followers it would be much appreciated.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

UPDATE ON DOGS NEEDING HOME


I just talked to the grandfather and he is less in a hurry than his granddaughter, Megan. made everyone believe.

He said they have till Friday, so another 5 days is given, but they still need to find a home.

As many of you know, we lost Hershee after 18 years just this past Christmas and are looking for a dog or two, but because my wife is in a wheelchair we need dogs we can train to be around and almost serve her, even if they won't be professionally trained they need to be a bit younger to train into a certain mode.

Otherwise I would love to take them. I still may talk my wife into it, but then we would still have to get another dog that will be trained for her.

Three dogs is not really in our budget though.
By the way the male, Freedom, is not fixed, but the female, Liberty, is.
I had made an error and mixed it up in the original post.

Freedom (female) loves laying laps and will jump up on people if not corrected when he first tries that. Liberty (male) listens really well, but Freedom is a bit harder to handle. They both require a control harness for walking. They weren't trained for voice commands, and will take off if off leash.


82 posted on 07/27/2014 8:02:36 AM PDT by OneVike (I'm just a Christian waiting for a ride home)
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To: OneVike; null and void; Vendome

Do you know anyone who could take one, or both??? I wish I could have one, but I’m too far away


83 posted on 07/27/2014 8:12:06 AM PDT by Shimmer1 (Ok, the joke's over. Bring back the Constitution.)
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To: OneVike

So, FR is accessible via my tablet, but not by my phone.


84 posted on 07/27/2014 8:46:56 AM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud dad of an Army Soldier who has survived 24 months of Combat deployment.)
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To: SoldierDad

Wow, Interesting


85 posted on 07/27/2014 8:48:00 AM PDT by OneVike (I'm just a Christian waiting for a ride home)
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To: Innovative
Whatever they do, please do not allow them to be put on craigslist for free or low rehoming fee.

Almost a kiss of death for them as they will be used as bait dogs or in research labs.

86 posted on 07/27/2014 9:07:27 AM PDT by chrisinoc
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To: Shimmer1; OneVike; null and void

Can’t help.


87 posted on 07/27/2014 9:11:33 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway-Enjoy Yourself ala Louis Prima)
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To: OneVike

Luckily having until Friday will give them time to call one of the lab rescues or no-kill shelters. Personally I’d try a lab rescue first, but that’s just me.

It’s wonderful that you tried so hard to help find a home for these 2 dogs. I wish the family all the luck in the world not only rehoming these dogs, but in their new community. Since you mentioned they were struggling and moving for better opportunities, I hope this move helps them.


88 posted on 07/27/2014 9:48:16 AM PDT by leapfrog0202 ("the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery" Sarah Palin)
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To: leapfrog0202

Thanks. I’ll keep trying, and suggest they take your advice and contact one of the shelter ahead of time so they will be prepared for the worse case scenario.


89 posted on 07/27/2014 10:22:38 AM PDT by OneVike (I'm just a Christian waiting for a ride home)
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To: Innovative

I wish I could help, I am only a hundred miles from Chico but I already have 7 dogs to care for and just can’t afford two more.
We have a no kill shelter here in Trinity county, they must have at least one in or near Chico.


90 posted on 07/27/2014 11:49:19 AM PDT by 5th MEB (Progressives in the open; --- FIRE FOR EFFECT!!)
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To: OneVike

Please ping everyone again to let them know the Labs belong to Soldierdad!


91 posted on 07/27/2014 1:42:35 PM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud dad of an Army Soldier who has survived 24 months of Combat deployment.)
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To: OneVike

“even if they won’t be professionally trained they need to be a bit younger to train into a certain mode.”

Yes, I’ve been trying to find a 3 to 4 month old German Shepherd for a long time.


92 posted on 07/27/2014 1:44:00 PM PDT by dsc (Any attempt to move a government to the left is a crime against humanity.)
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To: Joe 6-pack; Innovative; Technical Editor; tumblindice; leapfrog0202; SatinDoll; Swordmaker; ...

Anyone with information to help with the labs, please contact Freeper, soldierdad, he is the grandfather and ultimately the owner of the dogs.


93 posted on 07/27/2014 3:03:52 PM PDT by OneVike (I'm just a Christian waiting for a ride home)
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To: OneVike

bttt -— for fresh eyes.


94 posted on 07/27/2014 3:12:29 PM PDT by krunkygirl (force multiplier in effect...)
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To: SoldierDad

If you’re OK with it, I’ll put a notice out to my NorCal friends on Facebook, with your contact info.


95 posted on 07/27/2014 3:51:35 PM PDT by ScottinVA (If it doesn't include border security, it isn't "reform." It's called "amnesty.")
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To: ScottinVA

I’m good with that. Thank you.


96 posted on 07/27/2014 5:34:13 PM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud dad of an Army Soldier who has survived 24 months of Combat deployment.)
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To: SoldierDad; OneVike

Soldier Dad:

I recommend re-reading this thread — several people, including I, posted info about no-kill shelters and specific organizations that help labs, and checking those out in parallel with trying to find a home directly, so you won’t end up with last minute situation, in case you can’t find adoptive dog-parents soon.

Good luck!


97 posted on 07/27/2014 6:12:56 PM PDT by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: OneVike

we just lost our 14 year old black lab mix one week ago tonight. Call me anything you want to, but I just can’t do it right now.


98 posted on 07/27/2014 8:25:49 PM PDT by Shadowstrike (Be polite, Be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.)
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To: Shadowstrike

You are a loving owner who just lost a family member and cannot fathom replacing them yet.

My wife and I lost our precious family member of 18 years two days after Christmas, and we have yet to replace her. So do not feel bad, I understand.

We are looking, but my wife is in a wheelchair and we need one we can train from a puppy to be a service dog for her.

So we cannot either. Do not ever feel bad if you are unable for any reason. God knows your heart, and i would never attempt to read into something I have no understanding of.

God bless you and yours, and i am sorry for your loss. pets, are family members, they just never leave home like children do, the eventually go over the rainbow bridge instead.


99 posted on 07/27/2014 9:56:09 PM PDT by OneVike (I'm just a Christian waiting for a ride home)
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To: OneVike
If nobody local can step up to help these dogs, one of my good friends runs a wonderful rescue here in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

http://www.lifeislabs.com/

They have transportation services that can move a dog across the country if need be.

100 posted on 07/28/2014 8:54:46 AM PDT by AnAmericanMother (Ecce Crucem Domini, fugite partes adversae. Vicit Leo de Tribu Iuda, Radix David, Alleluia!)
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