animal rescuers - resources - support

Pennysparkles · 11-22-2009, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

I would love to have the money to buy land to have a non-kill shelter for animals. *Deep sigh. Now that would be such a blessing for both animals and me. I hate to see or hear about any animal abused, tortured, or starved. If animals could only talk.

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Mr too Andrew, me too. My dogs are both rescues and even after 4 years my beautiful little terrier cross still reacts as if I am going to beat her when I go to put her lead on, it breaks my heart.

I so wish they could talk so I could understand better what they are telling me. But I give them all the love and light I can every day and thank spirit for bringing them to me.

Namaste

NotAnAverageGuy · 11-23-2009, 11:39 PM

There is a sugar glider rescue in Irving, Tx that does ALOT of rescuing, Angie(the head rescuer) barely even has time to update the website she has.

I am posting a link for anyone who wants to know more about them and the lengths she has gone to take care of her rescues and there are some stories about some of the sanctuary gliders she has and why they are there. Warning: some stories are heartbreaking and will anger the best of us.

www.hopeforgliders.org/

Andrew, Jr. · 11-24-2009, 09:30 AM

Are gliders a part of the farret family?

I can't look or watch at animal abuse stories, even on Animal Planet. I have horrible nightmares about it later on. I am just wayyyy too sensitive.

Inuus · 11-24-2009, 09:40 AM

Sugar gliders are not in the same family as ferrets.
Sugar Gliders are marsupials native to Australia Tazmania New Guinea area
Ferrets are in the weasal family same as wolverines minks fishers martens polecats stoats etc

NotAnAverageGuy · 11-24-2009, 09:54 AM

Thats correct not a member of the ferret family, gliders are way cuter and less stinkier anyways

Inuus · 11-24-2009, 10:09 AM

Yes not as stinky!

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Originally Posted by NotAnAverageGuy

Thats correct not a member of the ferret family, gliders are way cuter and less stinkier anyways

NotAnAverageGuy · 11-24-2009, 10:13 AM

Yup when a male glider is fixed their smell goes away... thank god

WolfyOne · 11-26-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pennysparkles

Mr too Andrew, me too. My dogs are both rescues and even after 4 years my beautiful little terrier cross still reacts as if I am going to beat her when I go to put her lead on, it breaks my heart.

I so wish they could talk so I could understand better what they are telling me. But I give them all the love and light I can every day and thank spirit for bringing them to me.

Namaste

One of our rescued cats cowers when you go to pet her head. It wasn't until we noticed her bottom teeth were knocked out that we figured out why. Her tongue always hung out of her mouth and R opened her mouth one day to find a row of teeth gone. I think whoever dumped her in our area must have beat her badly. She's much better than she was in the beginning, now that we brought her inside. She used to get very defensive and swat or hiss at anyone that would get near her. Sometimes that old trigger comes to the forefront and she only does it a little now.......if I could only find the person that did that to her.

NotAnAverageGuy · 11-26-2009, 02:35 PM

Poor baby suffering that abuse, ugh I wish humans would leave animals alone and not abuse them, they are pets not punching bags.

Happy Thanksgiving from The Suggie Shack and Harley the dog!!!

Blaze · 11-26-2009, 06:52 PM

~Chuckles~ Stinky huh? I think my Ferrets smell earthly. I happen to love my stinky/earthly rascals. I also have 2 mixed Pitts that are as loving as can be, so I agree that they get a bad rap.
I raised about 14 different species of tortoise, all that were given to me because their owners no longer had time for them. As are my Ferrets. I got my 2nd pit from a kennel that someone had left after Katrina, so she is my daughter now.
Will I take in more animals through my life? Yes, definitely!
Will I fight for the animals that cannot speak for themselves? Yes, most definitely.
I have a lot of issues with abandonment of amimals, more than I have time to explain, as well as the many other issues of kill/no kill. I do understand the laws, may not agree, but do understand, but I truly believe, as with any system, there are loop holes and strings that can be pulled to save just one more life.

FeminineAllure · 11-26-2009, 09:40 PM

Great sharing. Thanks to all of you for your love

for animals and being the change!

I have some things to share when I am feeling better.

NotAnAverageGuy · 11-27-2009, 01:12 AM

Yes male gliders urine and marking scent is horrid, worse than a ferret. I can only equate the smell to an used tampon, that's why he was fixed.

What do ya'll think about the Vick dogs and their rehab?

Anyone else watch Pitbulls and Parolees?

Rook · 11-27-2009, 02:43 AM

My Ferrets don't stink..hmph....They have a subtle Musky Aroma...
My boy, I got from a pet store, he was a few days from being sent to Humaine Society, nobody wanted him because he was a "Biter", and evidently the previous Owner that brought him back didn't have the patience to Teach....
He's never bitten me...

My girl, I got from petfinder.com, a shelter had her displayed, after a few Screenings, they actually haggled her price..
She is a young darling, feisty, and has her "Dainty" moments....I noticed immediately why they weren't set on a price, she was 'special needs' and they were understaffed..

Ferrets have a bad reputation, unjustly set on them, which quickly lands them in Shelters, and in Most cases, face unfair Euthanazia because someone didn't a} do their Research b} Didnt care enough c}Realized the Ferret was more than they bargained for...

A ferret is a huge commitment, their Temperament is close to that of a Cat, they can be Aloof, Inquisitive, shy, friendly...
They can live 10-12 years.
The more time you spend, the better you know them and they will Bond with you...
That some Bite? Yes, Why? It's instinct, Ferrets are carnivorous Predators in the wild [ Think Rikki Tikki Tavi, rather than kodo & podo ]
The Biting starts when they're babies, and they play hard...they don't realize Human skin is a lot more delicate than ferret skin...
Oftentimes their Bite is out of Fear/Aggression/Curiosity, you WILL know which is which....Play (they're hopping all over the fucking place "clucking" and throwing tender quick sharp nips, puffed up tail)..Fear ( The ferret is trying to stay away from you, and you insist on grabbing them no puffed up tail, and sometimes "toilet" issues).. Aggression ( The ferret stands ground, cornered, Puffed tail, they will spit/hiss a warning, the rest is your "stupidity").. Curiosity ( If you just ate a peanut butter & jelly sandwich, or a grilled cheese, or put on a Fruity perfume, Flower hand lotion, Their notorious Curiosity will get the better, and they will Instinctively say "YUM", you will not be amused at that moment)...
All but 2 are Fixable, with Patience...
and yes, you CAN teach an old Ferret new Manners...

Many Ferrets sadly wind up in a very Abusive home, and honestly? I think the Person is worthy of a few baseball bat strikes...
If you won't strike a child, or harm a dog..What does the person gain from terrorizing a tiny ferret, hitting them, torturing..?

Many ferrets in this circumstance wind up euthanized, Unless they are taken or dropped off at a No-Kill Ferret Shelter (there's a few out there, Badly in need of Donations, but they work it out), the shelter will keep them rather than Adopt them out, it's a lifelong Trauma for the lil guys....
Some get adopted to very Experienced Hoomans..

Oh, and as for the "smell"...
A Ferret will have a very Ripe cage, if you dont tend it often..
Think about the following..
A ferret has a high metabolism..Constantly active, they will eat almost every 4 hours until they're Full each time....
They require Vitamins sometimes if you give them Sub-Par Ferret food...
Premium Ferret food = not much waste...They absorb nutrients, and have fun...
The digested food has to go somewhere
Every 3-4 hours....
Whether it's pee [Boys will invariably smell stronger, a little less if they're Neutered, and if they're not, KEEP THEM BY THEMSELF, not-neutered male Rivalry can be dangerous, and Deadly, a non-receptive Female spayed or not, will suffer ferret "domestic violence", a weaker male can easily be killed.
Spaying + Neuter, is not an option, it's a Requirement..
Females in Heat will stay in heat until they're pregnant, if they dont get pregnant soon, they can develop aplastic anemia and die]
Or Poop.
It adds up.
The good side?
Ferrets are litter box trainable...
Once again...Patience....
And in some cases [ I dont do this ] They can learn cute tricks...
They also love toys if you surround them with it at an early age[ I pamper mine]..

11-24-2009, 09:40 AM	#4
Inuus Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She/Her Relationship Status: Single Not Looking Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 265 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 242 Thanked 378 Times in 143 Posts Rep Power: 3733067	Sugar gliders are not in the same family as ferrets. Sugar Gliders are marsupials native to Australia Tazmania New Guinea area Ferrets are in the weasal family same as wolverines minks fishers martens polecats stoats etc __________________ “Kindness and compassion toward all living things is the mark of a civilized society.”- Cesar Chavez

11-26-2009, 09:40 PM	#11
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11-27-2009, 02:43 AM	#13
Rook Senior Member How Do You Identify?: A.G - Stone Butch - GenderFuck Preferred Pronoun?: Hym, Hyz...or, just b respectable, it's not that hard.. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Columbus Posts: 2,280 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,227 Thanked 3,183 Times in 1,287 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	My Ferrets don't stink..hmph....They have a subtle Musky Aroma... My boy, I got from a pet store, he was a few days from being sent to Humaine Society, nobody wanted him because he was a "Biter", and evidently the previous Owner that brought him back didn't have the patience to Teach.... He's never bitten me... My girl, I got from petfinder.com, a shelter had her displayed, after a few Screenings, they actually haggled her price.. She is a young darling, feisty, and has her "Dainty" moments....I noticed immediately why they weren't set on a price, she was 'special needs' and they were understaffed.. Ferrets have a bad reputation, unjustly set on them, which quickly lands them in Shelters, and in Most cases, face unfair Euthanazia because someone didn't a} do their Research b} Didnt care enough c}Realized the Ferret was more than they bargained for... A ferret is a huge commitment, their Temperament is close to that of a Cat, they can be Aloof, Inquisitive, shy, friendly... They can live 10-12 years. The more time you spend, the better you know them and they will Bond with you... That some Bite? Yes, Why? It's instinct, Ferrets are carnivorous Predators in the wild [ Think Rikki Tikki Tavi, rather than kodo & podo ] The Biting starts when they're babies, and they play hard...they don't realize Human skin is a lot more delicate than ferret skin... Oftentimes their Bite is out of Fear/Aggression/Curiosity, you WILL know which is which....Play (they're hopping all over the fucking place "clucking" and throwing tender quick sharp nips, puffed up tail)..Fear ( The ferret is trying to stay away from you, and you insist on grabbing them no puffed up tail, and sometimes "toilet" issues).. Aggression ( The ferret stands ground, cornered, Puffed tail, they will spit/hiss a warning, the rest is your "stupidity").. Curiosity ( If you just ate a peanut butter & jelly sandwich, or a grilled cheese, or put on a Fruity perfume, Flower hand lotion, Their notorious Curiosity will get the better, and they will Instinctively say "YUM", you will not be amused at that moment)... All but 2 are Fixable, with Patience... and yes, you CAN teach an old Ferret new Manners... Many Ferrets sadly wind up in a very Abusive home, and honestly? I think the Person is worthy of a few baseball bat strikes... If you won't strike a child, or harm a dog..What does the person gain from terrorizing a tiny ferret, hitting them, torturing..? Many ferrets in this circumstance wind up euthanized, Unless they are taken or dropped off at a No-Kill Ferret Shelter (there's a few out there, Badly in need of Donations, but they work it out), the shelter will keep them rather than Adopt them out, it's a lifelong Trauma for the lil guys.... Some get adopted to very Experienced Hoomans.. Oh, and as for the "smell"... A Ferret will have a very Ripe cage, if you dont tend it often.. Think about the following.. A ferret has a high metabolism..Constantly active, they will eat almost every 4 hours until they're Full each time.... They require Vitamins sometimes if you give them Sub-Par Ferret food... Premium Ferret food = not much waste...They absorb nutrients, and have fun... The digested food has to go somewhere Every 3-4 hours.... Whether it's pee [Boys will invariably smell stronger, a little less if they're Neutered, and if they're not, KEEP THEM BY THEMSELF, not-neutered male Rivalry can be dangerous, and Deadly, a non-receptive Female spayed or not, will suffer ferret "domestic violence", a weaker male can easily be killed. Spaying + Neuter, is not an option, it's a Requirement.. Females in Heat will stay in heat until they're pregnant, if they dont get pregnant soon, they can develop aplastic anemia and die] Or Poop. It adds up. The good side? Ferrets are litter box trainable... Once again...Patience.... And in some cases [ I dont do this ] They can learn cute tricks... They also love toys if you surround them with it at an early age[ I pamper mine].. __________________

11-23-2009, 11:39 PM	#2
NotAnAverageGuy Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Trans Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,723 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 109 Thanked 282 Times in 178 Posts Rep Power: 0	There is a sugar glider rescue in Irving, Tx that does ALOT of rescuing, Angie(the head rescuer) barely even has time to update the website she has. I am posting a link for anyone who wants to know more about them and the lengths she has gone to take care of her rescues and there are some stories about some of the sanctuary gliders she has and why they are there. Warning: some stories are heartbreaking and will anger the best of us. www.hopeforgliders.org/

11-24-2009, 09:30 AM	#3
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Are gliders a part of the farret family? I can't look or watch at animal abuse stories, even on Animal Planet. I have horrible nightmares about it later on. I am just wayyyy too sensitive.

11-24-2009, 09:54 AM	#5
NotAnAverageGuy Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Trans Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,723 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 109 Thanked 282 Times in 178 Posts Rep Power: 0	Thats correct not a member of the ferret family, gliders are way cuter and less stinkier anyways

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NotAnAverageGuy Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Trans Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,723 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 109 Thanked 282 Times in 178 Posts Rep Power: 0	Yup when a male glider is fixed their smell goes away... thank god

11-26-2009, 02:35 PM	#9
NotAnAverageGuy Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Trans Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,723 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 109 Thanked 282 Times in 178 Posts Rep Power: 0	Poor baby suffering that abuse, ugh I wish humans would leave animals alone and not abuse them, they are pets not punching bags. Happy Thanksgiving from The Suggie Shack and Harley the dog!!!

11-26-2009, 06:52 PM	#10
Blaze Senior Member How Do You Identify?: With my drivers Lic. Preferred Pronoun?: Gentleman.. Depends on the Situation. Relationship Status: Last Rodeo, what a ride, many sunrises & sunsets to be had... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: where a realtor had me sign the dotted line Posts: 1,901 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,466 Thanked 5,469 Times in 1,450 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	~Chuckles~ Stinky huh? I think my Ferrets smell earthly. I happen to love my stinky/earthly rascals. I also have 2 mixed Pitts that are as loving as can be, so I agree that they get a bad rap. I raised about 14 different species of tortoise, all that were given to me because their owners no longer had time for them. As are my Ferrets. I got my 2nd pit from a kennel that someone had left after Katrina, so she is my daughter now. Will I take in more animals through my life? Yes, definitely! Will I fight for the animals that cannot speak for themselves? Yes, most definitely. I have a lot of issues with abandonment of amimals, more than I have time to explain, as well as the many other issues of kill/no kill. I do understand the laws, may not agree, but do understand, but I truly believe, as with any system, there are loop holes and strings that can be pulled to save just one more life.

11-27-2009, 01:12 AM	#12
NotAnAverageGuy Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Trans Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,723 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 109 Thanked 282 Times in 178 Posts Rep Power: 0	Yes male gliders urine and marking scent is horrid, worse than a ferret. I can only equate the smell to an used tampon, that's why he was fixed. What do ya'll think about the Vick dogs and their rehab? Anyone else watch Pitbulls and Parolees?