Just so everyone knows, Charlie has been adopted by a friend and classmate of mine. He has given him a home full of love, children, another dog and cat, and his soon to be wife. For this gift to Charlie I am forever in his debt. Marc is a great guy.
Now to a more pressing need. I need to address some comments on my previous post. I WAS WRONG in the way I characterized Urgent Ohio Dogs. I have had some time to go through the process of adopting a dog. Also I have taken to heart some of the comments. I think some context will help. I fully support them and know how hard the work is they are trying to accomplish.
First, I saw some dogs on the UOD Can be PTS anytime album with the notation DIES MONDAY. It is very possible I conflated the two to mean all dogs there were going to die Monday.
Second, I adopted Charlie on Friday the conversation between Jack and my Wife took place Saturday, after Charlie was home here. To Carrie Graham My intent was not to slam anyone who is trying to help an animal get a home. It was a human who acted in an irresponsible way, which got them to the kennel in the first place.
Finally, when I was there I was dealing with a blond woman who was helpful and 2 deputies. I did not meet the warden. I proceeded with the adoption since I asked the woman are you going to put the boxer in 12 down Monday? I told her I read this on a web site and she said it is possible. Also when I was outside with him at first there was no fence around us, he had a black rubber leash on backwards around his neck he backed up and it loosened. I was afraid I was going to lose him. A deputy grabbed him on the side of his neck and picked him up. Charlie was not happy and tried to get this deputy off him. He said this dog bites. I said no he needs a proper collar leash. They left us alone and he reverted to his loving playful self. He laid in the mulch and then inside getting up for a drink of water. He gave me a huge hug. He was no biter and I feared he was being mislabeled. The time for action was then. That is why I proceeded.
The hardest part has been letting go of Charlie. In a different time or circumstance perhaps I could have kept him. He has left an impression on me which will last for a lifetime. He is in great hands now. I'm not sure if NoNo Joe's bacon from West Side Market is in his future. I will bring some when I visit. I made a wood burning from the photo in the first post:
As a new comer to the helping dogs in shelters I hope the UOD folks can accept my apology. My intent was good, as is yours.
Please have your pet spayed or neutered. The overflowing shelters will thank you.
Now to a more pressing need. I need to address some comments on my previous post. I WAS WRONG in the way I characterized Urgent Ohio Dogs. I have had some time to go through the process of adopting a dog. Also I have taken to heart some of the comments. I think some context will help. I fully support them and know how hard the work is they are trying to accomplish.
First, I saw some dogs on the UOD Can be PTS anytime album with the notation DIES MONDAY. It is very possible I conflated the two to mean all dogs there were going to die Monday.
Second, I adopted Charlie on Friday the conversation between Jack and my Wife took place Saturday, after Charlie was home here. To Carrie Graham My intent was not to slam anyone who is trying to help an animal get a home. It was a human who acted in an irresponsible way, which got them to the kennel in the first place.
Finally, when I was there I was dealing with a blond woman who was helpful and 2 deputies. I did not meet the warden. I proceeded with the adoption since I asked the woman are you going to put the boxer in 12 down Monday? I told her I read this on a web site and she said it is possible. Also when I was outside with him at first there was no fence around us, he had a black rubber leash on backwards around his neck he backed up and it loosened. I was afraid I was going to lose him. A deputy grabbed him on the side of his neck and picked him up. Charlie was not happy and tried to get this deputy off him. He said this dog bites. I said no he needs a proper collar leash. They left us alone and he reverted to his loving playful self. He laid in the mulch and then inside getting up for a drink of water. He gave me a huge hug. He was no biter and I feared he was being mislabeled. The time for action was then. That is why I proceeded.
The hardest part has been letting go of Charlie. In a different time or circumstance perhaps I could have kept him. He has left an impression on me which will last for a lifetime. He is in great hands now. I'm not sure if NoNo Joe's bacon from West Side Market is in his future. I will bring some when I visit. I made a wood burning from the photo in the first post:
Please have your pet spayed or neutered. The overflowing shelters will thank you.
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