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174. OK, thanks for the confirmation

Wed May 6, 2015, 12:28 PM

May 2015

I've been burned by Go Fund Me in the past, so sorry for my skepticism. It's not a pleasant experience when you're honestly trying to help someone.

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I'm going to be homeless [View all] TorchTheWitch May 2015 OP

This will be hard, but don't give up. You are worth more than that. Agschmid May 2015 #1

Is there a Red Cross near you? shenmue May 2015 #2

I have no idea actually TorchTheWitch May 2015 #6

Try calling the phone operator shenmue May 2015 #8

I have a possible rental for you...with dog...in Philly. msanthrope May 2015 #3

TorchtheWitch, Sissyk May 2015 #12

Bless you for your kindness.... Hekate May 2015 #18

A misanthropic person I am. An asshole I try not to be. nt msanthrope May 2015 #20

Aw, I won't tell anybody else Hekate May 2015 #21

I don't know why but I didn't get a PM from you TorchTheWitch May 2015 #26

maybe your box is full ? JI7 May 2015 #35

does that happen? TorchTheWitch May 2015 #50

just ask msanthrope to resend , send her a pm yourself JI7 May 2015 #51

ok sending her a pm would be better TorchTheWitch May 2015 #53

Is Moshi a Shiba? There's a rescue group near by.... bettyellen May 2015 #98

Resent. nt msanthrope May 2015 #84

You can also check CraigsList for rooms for rent- some allow pets, just have to go through them snooper2 May 2015 #117

That is what I like about you. Aerows May 2015 #65

Crabby is a polite term for what I am. Thank you, though. ... nt. msanthrope May 2015 #85

Curious cwydro May 2015 #108

It's not me she needs to contact, although I did include my number. msanthrope May 2015 #109

don't give up! BlancheSplanchnik May 2015 #4

Bingo! missingthebigdog May 2015 #16

Yup. Agschmid May 2015 #27

So sorry, this must be scary for you. You probably have these contacts through your case worker Jefferson23 May 2015 #5

I don't live in Philly TorchTheWitch May 2015 #9

I misunderstood. If your county is full, and you're homeless, try and go where there are Jefferson23 May 2015 #11

my case worker is from this county also TorchTheWitch May 2015 #37

The up side of that is you apparently get personal attention from your social services case worker daredtowork May 2015 #63

*crosses fingers about msanthrope's PM* nt steve2470 May 2015 #7

I don't get it *nt TorchTheWitch May 2015 #23

Post #3 above...nt SidDithers May 2015 #24

In your original thread I linked to TWO Akita rescue groups in PA KittyWampus May 2015 #10

Very good info! They will help you keep Yoshi!!! Pls contact them right away!!! bettyellen May 2015 #15

this is great since you don't have to give up your pet JI7 May 2015 #48

TWW- Texasgal May 2015 #13

OH NO, Torch!!! I am heartsick about this!! Moosepoop May 2015 #14

I'm so sorry A Little Weird May 2015 #17

Post removed Post removed May 2015 #19

The results are in for #19 post. I was the really diplomatic one. Katashi_itto May 2015 #22

How in the world does your family hammering at you SheilaT May 2015 #25

time TorchTheWitch May 2015 #28

So dealing with social services takes up all day every day SheilaT May 2015 #30

Yeah, she probably doesn't need your condescension right now. Offer help or keep your thoughts to Ed Suspicious May 2015 #31

I'm just trying to figure out what's going on with her. SheilaT May 2015 #34

I guess I don't know the specifics of this particular case. I was shocked at how pointed your post Ed Suspicious May 2015 #36

don't worry about TorchTheWitch May 2015 #41

You must mean something other than having pintobean May 2015 #101

T.T.W has a "history" of asking DUers for money Quantess May 2015 #146

Actually... pipi_k May 2015 #149

You should be ashamed of yourself mylye2222 May 2015 #39

She has started two threads already about her impending homelessness. SheilaT May 2015 #43

Very sad, and sadly true. Yet I remain genuinely touched by the offers of help from others. Hekate May 2015 #59

+1 nt Quackers May 2015 #95

+2 snooper2 May 2015 #96

The poster said nothing untrue. phil89 May 2015 #129

Jury results zappaman May 2015 #40

Lulz. Jesus Malverde May 2015 #44

Jinx! zappaman May 2015 #45

Obvious is obvious. Jesus Malverde May 2015 #46

Could I propose something before you jump to that conclusion? daredtowork May 2015 #68

Good comment +1 Jesus Malverde May 2015 #69

Thanks for considering that possibility :) daredtowork May 2015 #70

Living in SF you get a thick skin. Jesus Malverde May 2015 #71

This makes pipi_k May 2015 #91

If you would do that, I'd have to admire your incredible resilience. crim son May 2015 #115

Good post. cwydro May 2015 #122

Very insightful post. Unfortunately, SheilaT May 2015 #97

Consider this daredtowork May 2015 #142

One of the best posts yet. nt Hekate May 2015 #132

Thank you for the viewpoint of one who understands. Moosepoop May 2015 #140

Juror 5 ... sunnystarr May 2015 #135

Jury Results. Jesus Malverde May 2015 #42

What is wrong with you? Where is your empathy? akbacchus_BC May 2015 #62

You're skeptical because you've never gone through this kind of crap. Yes, it DOES take all day to underahedgerow May 2015 #76

You just rang so far a bell in me. mylye2222 May 2015 #77

I can understand this side of the equation. My daughter has been out of work for CTyankee May 2015 #94

Not Yoshi! OnyxCollie May 2015 #29

I haven't had any luck at all finding a temporary place for him TorchTheWitch May 2015 #49

Providing support for Akita owners: http://www.bigeastakitarescue.net/about.html bettyellen May 2015 #52

post 10 in this thread provides help for this JI7 May 2015 #55

I'm really sorry I son't know how to help you, but google the breed of yur dog and napi21 May 2015 #32

I have already posted direct links in two of TTW's threads for akita rescue in her area. KittyWampus May 2015 #80

Yup. cwydro May 2015 #82

How do you you know she didnt try? mylye2222 May 2015 #83

Good point, but seriously, are you on her ignore list? closeupready May 2015 #99

That's what I wondered too... pipi_k May 2015 #102

SheilaT can't be on her ignore list. pintobean May 2015 #106

So sorry. Look for a rescue place. roody May 2015 #33

Check on that PM... mylye2222 May 2015 #38

I'm sorry to read this post. Trillo May 2015 #47

I need to go to bed TorchTheWitch May 2015 #54

Get a rzst and then please keeps us updated. mylye2222 May 2015 #56

get some rest gwheezie May 2015 #57

I've been there and back (it was hell) but you can recover and start over. I had to give up my dog underahedgerow May 2015 #58

Very uplifting post. You have what it takes. I'm presuming life is No Vested Interest May 2015 #64

You're very kind. underahedgerow May 2015 #67

God bless you! sunnystarr May 2015 #137

I'm so sorry to hear this. TDale313 May 2015 #60

I am so sorry, I thought that the donations akbacchus_BC May 2015 #61

I don't know you that well as a newb. romanic May 2015 #66

To the good people of DU ThingsGottaChange May 2015 #72

Think A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #73

Keep it to yourself. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. The people on this underahedgerow May 2015 #74

Post removed Post removed May 2015 #78

Thing is, this is General Discussion. KittyWampus May 2015 #81

We all make bad decisions sometimes... zappaman May 2015 #121

I got pilloried for cwydro May 2015 #123

you seem to be saying that everyone is intelligent and can make their own decisions CreekDog May 2015 #86

I know, right? cwydro May 2015 #92

Another pointing and judging response. mylye2222 May 2015 #75

Wow. Just when you think you've seen everything, this one comes along. Sheldon Cooper May 2015 #87

Judging is so easy ..... polly7 May 2015 #88

Staying in that home was a waste of money, to say the least. Quantess May 2015 #148

Same thing pipi_k May 2015 #153

Probably the most helpful post to the op. NCTraveler May 2015 #90

Seriously? Did I wander into a Republican board? CharlotteVale May 2015 #93

Helping vs enabling Bonx May 2015 #118

JURY: A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #119

YOU think about it daredtowork May 2015 #143

Are you a veteran? man4allcats May 2015 #79

nope, not a veteran TorchTheWitch May 2015 #116

Google campgrounds. cwydro May 2015 #120

You said you have ten days. NCTraveler May 2015 #89

Yes, and? TorchTheWitch May 2015 #110

Lots of links cwydro May 2015 #111

TTW.. Dont spare your energy with this. mylye2222 May 2015 #112

So that means phil89 May 2015 #130

Don't spare your energy with...... NCTraveler May 2015 #151

I've always enjoyed your contributions here on DU and closeupready May 2015 #100

I don't think I'm on your ignore list, so here are two resources for you closeupready May 2015 #103

It might be good advice to have her clear her ignore list so she can see all the advice snooper2 May 2015 #104

Except some who are being ignored are simply black holes, closeupready May 2015 #105

There have been times in my life where help sounded a lot like disapproval. lumberjack_jeff May 2015 #107

they're temporary? TorchTheWitch May 2015 #113

You are very welcome, and again, I really hope you find a way closeupready May 2015 #114

You are running out of time! Contact all of them today please! bettyellen May 2015 #124

Just dont give up calling places for help Marrah_G May 2015 #188

Do you have to stay in Phili? Corgigal May 2015 #125

The generosity of people is astounding. A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #126

That is so kind of you. Boudica the Lyoness May 2015 #127

It's not the jump, it's the offer. A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #128

God, I've always wanted to live there in my old age! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #133

You do know Charleston has bars and needs bartenders right? riderinthestorm May 2015 #154

I know, right? cwydro May 2015 #158

rent free??? TorchTheWitch May 2015 #185

What a terrific thing to do. Marrah_G May 2015 #189

Glory Hallelujah! My friend in San Diego came through for me! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #131

Wohoo!!! Good news! mylye2222 May 2015 #134

A good Deus Ex Machina is always good to find seveneyes May 2015 #136

WOW! (nt) sunnystarr May 2015 #138

AWESOME!!! AWESOME!!! AWESOME!!! :-) Moosepoop May 2015 #139

I had forgotten about him, too! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #141

You got a job? B2G May 2015 #152

not yet TorchTheWitch May 2015 #171

Well good luck on the job. nt B2G May 2015 #173

So happy to hear this! Texasgal May 2015 #161

Glad to read this mariuma May 2015 #144

I agree ... sunnystarr May 2015 #145

This is like a continuing soap opera. cwydro May 2015 #155

Yep, they've been working on this conspiracy for a decade. JTFrog May 2015 #157

It's typical around here anymore. Texasgal May 2015 #167

She is the real deal. Texasgal May 2015 #162

What's odd is B2G May 2015 #163

There is, actually... pipi_k May 2015 #165

Some people don't like to Texasgal May 2015 #166

I guess it's possible she's not using her real name. nt B2G May 2015 #168

she is using her real name. Texasgal May 2015 #172

OK, thanks for the confirmation B2G May 2015 #174

I know someone who was scammed in this way too. cwydro May 2015 #176

Well then, you have to choice to Texasgal May 2015 #178

I'm not the only one in these threads with comments. cwydro May 2015 #179

Never said you couldn't Texasgal May 2015 #180

I was whining? cwydro May 2015 #182

I never use my real name online PasadenaTrudy May 2015 #177

You won't find my mother anywhere online, nor two of my brothers either. Sheldon Cooper May 2015 #170

So then she can't possibly exist? Sheldon Cooper May 2015 #169

From Where I Sit RobinA May 2015 #175

These court records... pipi_k May 2015 #150

Yes, cwydro May 2015 #156

Facebook page is now setup! B2G May 2015 #160

wait, so what happened? foo_bar May 2015 #147

Jeez, forgot about that as well. TTW hasn't mentioned that at all in her latest update riderinthestorm May 2015 #159

it's a little complicated how the court counts the days TorchTheWitch May 2015 #181

Have you found a lawyer to help answer it? tammywammy May 2015 #184

not so far TorchTheWitch May 2015 #186

OK so we have money for uniform B2G May 2015 #190

Very relieved for you! closeupready May 2015 #164

thank you so much! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #193

Oh, such a beautiful area of PA, along the river. closeupready May 2015 #194

this is awesome good news! steve2470 May 2015 #195

I don't post here much Stillwater May 2015 #183

thank you so much! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #187

kick Liberal_in_LA May 2015 #191

K & R !!! WillyT May 2015 #192