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gwheezie

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82. I live in virginia

Sun Aug 2, 2015, 11:40 AM

Aug 2015

I don't think I'll have a problem with the chickens. Although like any animal you no longer have they may wind up being eaten someday. The cats are all neutered semi feral barn cats. Very sweet and they do allow me to pet them but they have their territory. I have an emergency plan for Joe. A friend would temporarily take him. I think if I only have one pet I may be able to find an apartment that would allow a pet. I have looked at about 10 apartments that allow pets. The barn cats are a crap shoot. I do have friends with farms but knowing barn cats they could be rehomed and disappear. I think any cat can be a house cat but they would need someone who could help them transition. I'm not going to abandon them. They will get a home. I have a contact with an agency that rehomed barn cats. I had to get over my own ego that no one would take care of them like I would.
The worst thing for them is not s new home but to suffer because I'm in a crisis.

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Update on TorchTheWitch [View all] Moosepoop Aug 2015 OP

So many DUers gave her resources for yoshi, cwydro Aug 2015 #1

What resource(s) in particular are you wondering about? Moosepoop Aug 2015 #3

And yet, I found TWO Akita rescue groups in her state. KittyWampus Aug 2015 #2

That was very nice of you. Moosepoop Aug 2015 #4

I could no more give up a beloved pet than I could give up any other family member. tblue37 Aug 2015 #28

Thank you, tblue37! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #39

I sent some money, but I feel like Yoshi needs to get out of there now catrose Aug 2015 #64

Thank you, catrose!! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #66

You're a great friend n/t catrose Aug 2015 #68

I'd live in a tent Aerows Aug 2015 #128

I actually did that for several months back in the 90's. cwydro Aug 2015 #134

I absolutely understand. Aerows Aug 2015 #136

Awww, she's lucky to have you. cwydro Aug 2015 #137

I think it is the other way around Aerows Aug 2015 #138

My Skeeter was known for unexpected "playful" bites. cwydro Aug 2015 #139

Thank You Moose. Texasgal Aug 2015 #5

Thank YOU, Texasgal! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #40

K&R TDale313 Aug 2015 #6

Thanks, TDale313! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #41

shouldn't animal services be called JI7 Aug 2015 #7

This^^^^ 1,000,000 times! Quackers Aug 2015 #10

Then what will happen to yoshi??????? glinda Aug 2015 #18

Sounds like he's not being taken 840high Aug 2015 #21

what do animal services do with abused animals ? it's not just yoshi but any other animals that are JI7 Aug 2015 #23

The saga shall continue. alphafemale Aug 2015 #38

Unfortunately, the saga does continue. Moosepoop Aug 2015 #42

I have read through all the previous threads. I do not understand why this poster Tipperary Aug 2015 #65

None of it is real. alphafemale Aug 2015 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author Le Taz Hot Aug 2015 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author alphafemale Aug 2015 #75

Because the poster suggested reporting neglect? cwydro Aug 2015 #76

I gather that you are (rather clumsily) attempting to insult me. I wonder why? Tipperary Aug 2015 #86

OK, this is embarassing Le Taz Hot Aug 2015 #93

TTW needs to take Yoshi out of that place and report it to whatever animal care authorities are in Tipperary Aug 2015 #99

It should be shut down, but the animals would likely end up euthanized at the pound. ladyVet Aug 2015 #78

And being euthanized is worse SheilaT Aug 2015 #113

But it's a "doggie day care" as I understand. DawgHouse Aug 2015 #114

That would be my thought too. I am beginning to feel a bit weird about this whole thing. Tipperary Aug 2015 #118

What region of the country does TTW reside in? alittlelark Aug 2015 #8

PA area. N/T Texasgal Aug 2015 #9

I am in New Mexico.... :-( alittlelark Aug 2015 #11

Where in PA. I'm in Florida, but I have family in PA who might know 1monster Aug 2015 #20

Shared shenmue Aug 2015 #12

Thanks, shenmue! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #43

I sent you a PM Lucinda Aug 2015 #13

Got it! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #44

You have a good heart, Moose. KnR for exposure, and I do hope their lives turn a corner. Hekate Aug 2015 #14

Thank you, Hekate. Moosepoop Aug 2015 #45

KICK!!!! Texasgal Aug 2015 #15

I hope someone from this group near that area can foster him and help him. glinda Aug 2015 #16

I hope so too, glinda! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #46

Have a bad feeling. Dog must be rescued asap....... glinda Aug 2015 #17

Kicking so I can find this when I have some extra dollars... 1monster Aug 2015 #19

Thanks, 1monster! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #47

Kicking. TexasTowelie Aug 2015 #22

Thanks, Texastowelie! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #48

which part of PA does she live in, where is Yoshi? shireen Aug 2015 #24

She lives near Philadelphia. Moosepoop Aug 2015 #51

Where EXACTLY is Yoshi? Name the city, please. WorseBeforeBetter Aug 2015 #122

kick for exposure - post 20 is inquiring about info to help tomm2thumbs Aug 2015 #25

Thanks, tomm2thumbs! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #49

KnR for visibility. Hey, DUers--we have been so torn up about Cecil. tblue37 Aug 2015 #26

Thanks, tblue37! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #50

I pitched in a little... Bryce Butler Aug 2015 #27

Thank you, BryceButler! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #52

K&R... nt AnotherDreamWeaver Aug 2015 #29

Thanks for the K&R, AnotherDreamWeaver! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #53

Okay, I pitched in. onecaliberal Aug 2015 #30

Thank you, onecaliberal! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #54

K&R! Katashi_itto Aug 2015 #31

Thanks, Katashi_itto! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #55

i wish i had more .....i am sending $10.00 to her and her lovely dog. trueblue2007 Aug 2015 #32

Thank you, trueblue2007! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #56

For those who are new to the Torch the Witch saga. SheilaT Aug 2015 #33

Thank you for the 3 a.m. compilation, Sheila T! You saved me the trouble! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #57

To be fair...she did not turn down all help....me and my ex are attorneys. I cannot give details, msanthrope Aug 2015 #89

Oh, really? SheilaT Aug 2015 #103

I think compassion is called for, here. And look at my username. It's not like I think that, often. msanthrope Aug 2015 #104

I see downthread that SheilaT Aug 2015 #106

I hope it works out. In the meantime, I don't take it personally when offers of help msanthrope Aug 2015 #108

"I will await with baited breath a report that she's placed the dog with one of the above" JTFrog Aug 2015 #120

I'm waiting to find out what she baited her breath with. ;-) Moosepoop Aug 2015 #125

It was indeed excellent and joyous news! n/t JTFrog Aug 2015 #126

Oh my gosh, have some COMPASSION ALREADY. trueblue2007 Aug 2015 #133

And there you were with your shitty remarks and insinuations in all of those threads. JTFrog Aug 2015 #132

Just put something in peabody Aug 2015 #34

Thank you, peabody! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #58

I wish that she lived in California becuase we have a big place and plenty of room for Yoshi emsimon33 Aug 2015 #35

I wish that she lived there too, emsimon33! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #59

Thanks for the update. mylye2222 Aug 2015 #36

You're very welcome, mylye2222. Moosepoop Aug 2015 #60

Best wishes Flying Squirrel Aug 2015 #37

Thanks, Flying Squirrel Moosepoop Aug 2015 #61

What a situation gwheezie Aug 2015 #62

Holy Moses, gwheezie!! Moosepoop Aug 2015 #63

oh, ghweezie, I'm so sorry. Can you give an idea where you are located? magical thyme Aug 2015 #70

I live in virginia gwheezie Aug 2015 #82

I'm in NC and have many free range chickens. cwydro Aug 2015 #111

Thank you so much gwheezie Aug 2015 #117

Love the description of the rainbow farting princess unicorn REP Aug 2015 #121

Kick before leaving for work! n/t Moosepoop Aug 2015 #67

Yoshi must go to some rescuers! roody Aug 2015 #69

agreed! instead of "doggie day care" she should try to find a breed rescue magical thyme Aug 2015 #71

Akita rescues in your area magical thyme Aug 2015 #74

Many rescues have foster families available - TBF Aug 2015 #80

So would I. nt tblue37 Aug 2015 #92

I would as well magical thyme Aug 2015 #107

have you checked with magical thyme Aug 2015 #77

Cwydro here. cwydro Aug 2015 #96

oops, sorry...have you mixed up with someone else I guess! magical thyme Aug 2015 #102

No worries at all! cwydro Aug 2015 #105

in the last week or so we've turned into housefly city magical thyme Aug 2015 #109

We have awful flies out here in the country too! cwydro Aug 2015 #112

I was going to donate to gofundme, janlyn Aug 2015 #79

WE WILL TAKE YOSHI......TODAY..... msanthrope Aug 2015 #81

Kick---call us or PM me..... msanthrope Aug 2015 #83

Great news! This sounds like at least that problem is now solved. Tipperary Aug 2015 #84

Best. Post. Ever. underahedgerow Aug 2015 #85

This is great!! Sissyk Aug 2015 #87

We are on stand-by.....we hope this can work out. nt msanthrope Aug 2015 #88

This is such great news. Hope this works out! Lucinda Aug 2015 #91

Wonderful! catrose Aug 2015 #115

This is a wonderful gesture! DawgHouse Aug 2015 #90

msanthrope. you are my new hero!! nt tblue37 Aug 2015 #94

Joyous kick! NT IdaBriggs Aug 2015 #95

Yeah! PearliePoo2 Aug 2015 #98

Thank goddess... onecaliberal Aug 2015 #101

That tugs my heart strings libodem Aug 2015 #110

How kind of you and your ex... WorseBeforeBetter Aug 2015 #124

Does TTW have a cell phone that is currently working? PearliePoo2 Aug 2015 #97

TTW can go to any library for internet access or to use a computer. Tipperary Aug 2015 #100

kick Liberal_in_LA Aug 2015 #116

Kick. nt tblue37 Aug 2015 #119

So many wonderful, compassionate people here on DU, especially moosepoop , msanthrope and her ex. nt No Vested Interest Aug 2015 #123

This message was self-deleted by its author shireen Aug 2015 #127

just donated Stillwater Aug 2015 #129

Update? SheilaT Aug 2015 #130

Just so everyone sees it -- **UPDATE** -- Yoshi is safe! herding cats Aug 2015 #131

I'd like to know the name of that dog care place. cwydro Aug 2015 #135

Yeah, it sounds like a horrendous place. DawgHouse Aug 2015 #140

I agree, and I'm hoping that one of the posters involved in the rescue cwydro Aug 2015 #141