tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post7399255581328005160..comments2024-03-29T01:19:03.667-04:00Comments on for the love of a house: for the love of Nannyfor the love of a househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-77026359684309799972016-06-13T14:50:17.503-04:002016-06-13T14:50:17.503-04:00What a happy ending for Nanny! Thanks for spreadi...What a happy ending for Nanny! Thanks for spreading the word about rescues...and the shout-out to Greg and Rescue Road Trips. tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-42642556144350812352016-06-07T07:03:44.180-04:002016-06-07T07:03:44.180-04:00I am weeping! These photos say it all. How incredi...I am weeping! These photos say it all. How incredible that this connection came about from your beautiful blog. Stephen Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657698116552267561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-61361882943450355932016-06-01T22:29:32.522-04:002016-06-01T22:29:32.522-04:00Same here! Bailey knows they're coming. From t...Same here! Bailey knows they're coming. From the little we know of her history, we know they were inside dogs at first and then put outside. I'm sure she had to endure terrible thunderstorms in Memphis. Poor sweetie. Now she squeezes all 80+ lbs. of herself into a 3' x 1" corner behind a nightstand when there's a thunderstorm. So sad.<br />But our dogs have good homes now!Kate at Wonderful Life Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393342818341678583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-89347753453918923642016-06-01T10:43:22.812-04:002016-06-01T10:43:22.812-04:00Sending you much love! It's funny how the res...Sending you much love! It's funny how the rescue world just sucks you in, isn't it. :) So many dogs need homes...temporary and forever. You are a great advocate! <3Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217081495339138075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-37007609257529594972016-05-31T20:23:17.290-04:002016-05-31T20:23:17.290-04:00Such a great story! As a current Texan (San Antoni...Such a great story! As a current Texan (San Antonio) it saddens me to see the amount of stray dogs and local culture towards dogs. We've strived to become a no kill city but I know that so many dogs are still put down because resources are tight and owners are ignorant. I've had a dog for nearly 14 years and had convinced myself that I was taking a break once he goes. God had other plans. My fiancé rescued a black 13 lb terrier mix from nearly getting on the highway 2 months ago. We got her ready to find her a new home (vaccines, eliminated stomach parasites, groomed, etc) but after talking to a few potential owners, we became too protective. So Molly is here to stay! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12081573623616482100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-81701710864525991862016-05-30T12:10:18.181-04:002016-05-30T12:10:18.181-04:00OH Teresa!!!!! Elton is such a love and a gem! F...OH Teresa!!!!! Elton is such a love and a gem! Fingers (and toes;) are crossed!!! Please let me know! for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-28266212110257635512016-05-30T12:01:29.269-04:002016-05-30T12:01:29.269-04:00Debi!!! That is SO wonderful! Thank you, thank y...Debi!!! That is SO wonderful! Thank you, thank you for writing a check to help them. That means the world, thank you!<br />So happy that Henry survived with your loving care. You're a good mama. Kisses to Henry, Lily and Angus (love all their names!) xxofor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-85395663975321440872016-05-30T11:59:29.784-04:002016-05-30T11:59:29.784-04:00So great to hear how Nanny is doing Amy, thank you...So great to hear how Nanny is doing Amy, thank you for letting us know. Love that she is so good with your sweet boys!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-36511313223011250482016-05-30T11:58:31.281-04:002016-05-30T11:58:31.281-04:00Alice, Thank you for your comment. I am honored t...Alice, Thank you for your comment. I am honored to be a part of the Lytle Village, thank you. And thank you for everything you do. It is wonderful that Lytle has an amazing director, A.C.O.s, volunteers and fosters, and I know for a fact that "you" were the person who changed the numbers from 290 to only 28, with none for space, by bringing your experience and knowledge to the small town of Lytle to start adopting dogs to the east coast. To think of all the precious souls you have saved and the families that you have brought joy.... well, there is a very special place in heaven for you and your husband. With much respect and gratitude, joanfor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-65596937369110590912016-05-30T10:36:40.642-04:002016-05-30T10:36:40.642-04:00I'm a friendly lurker. Your adoptees melted my...I'm a friendly lurker. Your adoptees melted my heart and over time I've felt lead to expand our family. Particularly looking for a black dog to give a forever home. Elton has stolen my heart. I've contacted Alice. Cross your fingers for us!Teresa Trucksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-35271642655140598762016-05-30T10:35:35.040-04:002016-05-30T10:35:35.040-04:00Joan, YOU are an angel. I've been a regular r...Joan, YOU are an angel. I've been a regular reader for years and though I first fell in love with your house and you became such an inspiration to me as we've brought our 1894 farmhouse back to life, these wonderful dog stories have made me love the kind person that you are and that transcends your wonderful sense of style. <br /><br />We adopted Henry, our border collie mix, from our local shelter 4 years ago and he came to us with distemper. I fed him a tablespoonful of chicken and rice around the clock, gave him droppers full of water and slept by his bed for two weeks while he recovered after the vet said he would likely die. He is now happy, healthy and a wonderful brother to 13 year old Lily and 18 month old Angus.<br /><br />Although I cannot take on another dog, I can write a check to help. Thank you for shining a light on this wonderful program, it fills my heart to see your dedication to such a worthy cause.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662664209442992087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-74483075186744937082016-05-29T22:09:42.250-04:002016-05-29T22:09:42.250-04:00Hi All! Nanny is adjusting well. She is such a lov...Hi All! Nanny is adjusting well. She is such a love. She is now coming pretty readily when called. She learned to sit on command just yesterday, but she's still a little reluctant. She seemed very afraid of having her hindquarters touched to show her how to sit -- again, flinching and shying -- so I've leaned to crouch down and gently touch her rear hock from below, never from above. Now she's getting it without being afraid. Until yesterday, I really hadn't done to much training besides asking her to "come" and praising and giving her a treat. She just seemed too overwhelmed to ask more than that until the last day or so. She hasn't had any accidents in two days. And she LOVES to go for a walk/run. One day we did 1.5 miles, and yesterday we did 2 miles (these were slow jogs), and she was a champ! Caught on very quickly that sniffing around was not a part of a run, and seemed to like her "job." She seems to be much more relaxed and at home now. She follows us (well, me mostly) around and wags her tail lots -- especially when Rob and the boys come home! She's taken to laying under our table at meal time, probably both because it feels cocoon-like, and my boys drop LOTS of crumbs.<br /><br />Lee (3) and I had a big pettingfest with her this afternoon after he got up from his nap. He just adores her and her cold, wet-nosed kisses and sniffing all over his ears. She laid down for the first time and stretched out her belly to be scratched, and we obliged mightily! <br /><br />I sometimes feel like Dora is looking at me through Nanny's eyes ;) She is so sweet and gentle, yet we've seen a couple of playful, romping moments from her now -- they came out of the blue and were a huge surprise!Amy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18225250865213105577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-86749102629706972572016-05-29T08:45:17.137-04:002016-05-29T08:45:17.137-04:00I always used pet sitters, Pup was totally in love...I always used pet sitters, Pup was totally in love with the girl that we had. When we lived in Argentina, we had no sitter but it didn't seem to matter there ..<br />Notes From ABroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202279303962539035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-77403357248541575222016-05-28T21:11:36.119-04:002016-05-28T21:11:36.119-04:00Thank you Joan from the bottom of our hearts. Lyt...Thank you Joan from the bottom of our hearts. Lytle Animal Care and Control is a City shelter for the strays. They had euthanasia rates over 290 just a few years ago. Last year only 28 were euthanized and none for space. Our shelter is run on donations, fund raisers and adoption fees. This is where we get the money for the medical fund. We have done more FHO surgeries, heartworm treatments in the history of our shelter. Thank you goes to Rescue Road Trips and WONDERFUL East Coast Adopters. We also thank all volunteers and fosters. We couldn't do it without you. Joan and Fortheloveofahouse have been super instrumental in getting the word out. We have had lots more interest with her blogs. We had two dogs get adopted since she started helping that had been with us for 1 entire year. Thank you Joan and welcome to the Lytle VILLAGE!@Alicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-43650527731015041402016-05-28T20:04:18.074-04:002016-05-28T20:04:18.074-04:00I said I didn't want another dog ..... I just ...I said I didn't want another dog ..... I just wanted Spottie but.... Birdie flew into our hearts! Keep on the adoption bandwagon! LisaMy Life of Domestic Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07151181118032143999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-45075257308270749622016-05-28T19:30:40.609-04:002016-05-28T19:30:40.609-04:00LISA!!!!!
I am doing the happy dance!!!! For once...LISA!!!!!<br />I am doing the happy dance!!!! For once I am SO happy to have it all be my fault!!! ;):) I love the name Birdie!!!! And that she is a mini me of your beloved Spottie makes me know that she played a part in you finding Birdie. Just like Amelia sent us the two perfect girls for Ella and us. So many crazy, uncanny coincidences that happen all the time, and we'll say "Thank you Amelia!!" Congratulations to you, your family and sweet Birdie! So happy for all of you. Thank you for letting me know! I just received an email from Tery who because of the post on Amelia promised herself that the next time she got a dog she would adopt and not shop. Just two weeks ago she adopted the cutest little dog named Sullivan! Y'all have both made me so happy!!! xxojoan for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-48160419733902318002016-05-28T19:21:50.148-04:002016-05-28T19:21:50.148-04:00I ADORE little Calista and can't believe she h...I ADORE little Calista and can't believe she hasn't been snatched up!!!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-15544272710901136892016-05-28T19:21:06.489-04:002016-05-28T19:21:06.489-04:00I agree Mary. Most states have mandatory statutes...I agree Mary. Most states have mandatory statutes that require the sterilization of pound or shelter animals prior to being released for adoption. Shelters and rescue groups are always in need of monetary assistance. I find it is a wonderful cause.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-19355852223548229412016-05-28T18:33:56.682-04:002016-05-28T18:33:56.682-04:00Joan, It's all your fault! After losing our pr...Joan, It's all your fault! After losing our precious Spottie last August, I swore I would never get another dog. The pain was too much. After reading your post about adoption I started to rethink my decision. Well 2 weeks ago today my family and I drove 2 hours north to Macon, GA to adopt Birdie! What a joy ...... we are working on not "running" the cats and doing very well! Birdie is a "mini me" of our beloved Spottie and almost the same temperament. We are whole now! Thanks! LisaMy Life of Domestic Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07151181118032143999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-1141888567836095542016-05-28T16:38:28.094-04:002016-05-28T16:38:28.094-04:00Joan, love love this story, bitter sweet,
Nanny is...Joan, love love this story, bitter sweet,<br />Nanny is soooo Precious!!!! I wish I could<br />take each everyone, Bless there hearts!!!<br />I am soooooo in Love with Callista, she<br />is Beautifullll!!!<br />Thank you, for this awesome post, ya Blog<br />is Simply The Best!!!<br />Those sisters, ste Precious, Pawdorable<br />Tank n Tanner send kissaroos n bear hugs!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-59172021601370845422016-05-28T16:09:12.204-04:002016-05-28T16:09:12.204-04:00What a wonderful story, Nanny looks so happy to be...What a wonderful story, Nanny looks so happy to be home. Oh those sad brown eyes! We must stop puppy mills, and if possible donate to shelters to spay/neuter dogs up for adoption.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941775685315145338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-35266222809302462062016-05-28T14:13:37.055-04:002016-05-28T14:13:37.055-04:00I am totally liking Florida :) so are the cats. Th...I am totally liking Florida :) so are the cats. That thing called a 'Lanai' has brought peace and harmony to my little threesome.Notes From ABroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202279303962539035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-57480180771627451032016-05-28T13:08:17.792-04:002016-05-28T13:08:17.792-04:00hi Bev! There are many people who will come pet s...hi Bev! There are many people who will come pet sit in your house or come to your house to tend to the dog(s). There is a pet daycare place here which also boards and a person literally sleeps on a bed with some of the dogs (the dogs are free to chose where they want to sleep.) I find a good way to find someone is to ask at the vets office or ask neighbors who have dogs! You know I hope you will adopt a dog:) The dog would be so lucky to have you for his/her mama!!! xxofor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-73236426864383901392016-05-28T13:04:54.157-04:002016-05-28T13:04:54.157-04:00I agree Candice. There is such a huge force of do...I agree Candice. There is such a huge force of dog/animal rescue people in the south I wish everyone could band together and stop the problem at the beginning through legislation. <br />Hope you are liking Florida! xxofor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-70128933173351817242016-05-28T12:59:25.040-04:002016-05-28T12:59:25.040-04:00thank you Lillian!thank you Lillian!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.com