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PasadenaTrudy

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139. Akitas are a tough breed.

Thu Aug 6, 2015, 02:32 PM

Aug 2015

They are a one person dog, I think, very protective. I dated a guy once with an Akita and the dog didn't like me getting near his guy. I don't trust them, personally.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] msanthrope Aug 2015 OP

You and your ex did the best that anyone could do under the circumstances. Sheldon Cooper Aug 2015 #1

Thank you....I am hoping everyone behaves. nt msanthrope Aug 2015 #4

ORIGINAL OP.....for posterity. msanthrope Aug 2015 #394

If I recall correctly, the breed standard for Akitas Jane Austin Aug 2015 #131

One of TTW objections to the New Jersey rescue was the use of individual kennels msanthrope Aug 2015 #150

Its better to think of it less like a domesticated pet, and more like a working dog. AtheistCrusader Aug 2015 #153

Exactly Aerows Aug 2015 #197

I did not know that Yoshi was an Akita... hlthe2b Aug 2015 #2

Ex and I did not know what an Akita was, frankly, and we are dog lovers who have been around dogs msanthrope Aug 2015 #5

One sad thought is this is why homeless people often avoid shelters daredtowork Aug 2015 #124

You haven't done anything wrong, and only tried to help. cwydro Aug 2015 #3

I think that TTW cannot face giving up Yoshi, and I get that. Luckily, this shelter has personnel msanthrope Aug 2015 #6

You've done what you could. cwydro Aug 2015 #8

Could you clarify TTW is doing temp work while looking for a job in your OP daredtowork Aug 2015 #121

my understanding is that she is signed with an agency. msanthrope Aug 2015 #135

given the situation, I'm going to hazard a guess magical thyme Aug 2015 #37

lol daredtowork Aug 2015 #234

Akitas are tough breeds. a la izquierda Aug 2015 #7

This is sad all the way around. mnhtnbb Aug 2015 #9

Thanks - to you and your ex Habibi Aug 2015 #10

You did your best for him. I wish him and TTW the best of luck! Adrahil Aug 2015 #11

You handled this well gwheezie Aug 2015 #12

I will donate today to Women's Humane Society in Besalem magical thyme Aug 2015 #13

they are good people I thank you for your generosity.....nt msanthrope Aug 2015 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Aug 2015 #14

Uncalled for. Habibi Aug 2015 #17

What a terribly cruel comment to make. nt Mnemosyne Aug 2015 #28

+1 CountAllVotes Aug 2015 #104

mean & snide comment pal, irisblue Aug 2015 #54

That is just beyond beyond. What is wrong with you? Yo_Mama Aug 2015 #59

That's just mean. eom. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #98

Your comment is not needed. 840high Aug 2015 #122

What a horrible thing to say! ColesCountyDem Aug 2015 #211

I think you and yr ex did do the best thing for Yoshi... Violet_Crumble Aug 2015 #15

there's no human involved in this that doesn't feel terrible this morning..... msanthrope Aug 2015 #21

Maybe you feel terrible, but you and the ex are the classic standup guys. Yo_Mama Aug 2015 #62

thank you and I will pass this along to my ex I can't tell you msanthrope Aug 2015 #69

I agree on all counts. JTFrog Aug 2015 #149

I agree, and thank you for this post. What decent, decent people the msanthropes are. nt Hekate Aug 2015 #247

Thank you Omaha Steve Aug 2015 #18

thanks to you and Marta too Steve for everything...nt msanthrope Aug 2015 #22

Jesus, what a difficult situation. I totally appreciate all of your efforts to try bullwinkle428 Aug 2015 #19

With Some Experience RobinA Aug 2015 #20

We're all wishing for that forever home for poor Yoshi. cwydro Aug 2015 #26

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I guess the library is open. N T msanthrope Aug 2015 #25

Hi Frank Omaha Steve Aug 2015 #27

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This message was self-deleted by its author SheilaT Aug 2015 #82

Support for Omaha Steve catrose Aug 2015 #140

Support for Omaha Steve + 100000 irisblue Aug 2015 #141

Truly! I'd like love to see the alert & results catrose Aug 2015 #146

Its easy to do NOTHING but judge. RiverLover Aug 2015 #29

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You sure are into this for only having 4 posts. Rex Aug 2015 #39

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Why are you lying? The OP states Rex Aug 2015 #42

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So YES you made that up, thanks have a nice day then. Rex Aug 2015 #46

Do.not.feed. cyberswede Aug 2015 #48

I doubt the person I am talking to is even close to that cute. Rex Aug 2015 #50

I think it's ok gwheezie Aug 2015 #47

The rescue is in the northeast not Texas irisblue Aug 2015 #60

Referring to the other home gwheezie Aug 2015 #64

it is very sad irisblue Aug 2015 #66

the D you member in Texas is no longer willing...... msanthrope Aug 2015 #79

Yes I agree gwheezie Aug 2015 #83

Take someones dog in, feed it take care of it, then pay the actual owner to come walk it? snooper2 Aug 2015 #44

You and your ex are good people. beemer27 Aug 2015 #24

I can only commend you for what you and your ex has already done. Xyzse Aug 2015 #33

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Do you have more information that we don't know? gwheezie Aug 2015 #40

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Oh just stop...... justamama83 Aug 2015 #49

I once took in an unwanted dog. Unfortunately Tipperary Aug 2015 #35

Same dog that was reported to growl and go after people coming to work on TTW rental snooper2 Aug 2015 #36

snooper2, why are you laughing @ TTWs' loss of Yoshi? irisblue Aug 2015 #53

Sucks she doesn't have her dog, but she was offered a place to live WITH her dog for a year snooper2 Aug 2015 #75

Yeah, it was SC. cwydro Aug 2015 #96

Soap opera??? darkangel218 Aug 2015 #127

it would not have worked out as we now know JI7 Aug 2015 #177

But Yoshi and TTW would have made one move- together- into a less stressful situation. And if it bettyellen Aug 2015 #350

YOU ARE SO MEAN!!!! How could you laff at TTW's poor dog in a miserable situation. trueblue2007 Aug 2015 #218

You did your best, far more than 99% of the people here would do imo. Rex Aug 2015 #51

you did your best. sometimes that is all there is. mopinko Aug 2015 #52

Thank you and your ex for all this. All of it. I'm sure some will be harsh, Yo_Mama Aug 2015 #55

Truely sad. blackspade Aug 2015 #56

I am certainly sorry to hear this. SheilaT Aug 2015 #57

Sorry to hear that Yoshi exists? That the doggie daycare exists? That MsAnthrop did her very underahedgerow Aug 2015 #73

No, I'm sorry to hear that the situation with Yoshi is so bad. SheilaT Aug 2015 #87

actually, the situation is not bad at all. Texasgal Aug 2015 #94

Doncha know? She's protecting us from scammers! It's because she cares deeply for the well being of underahedgerow Aug 2015 #102

I never claimed the dog didn't exist. SheilaT Aug 2015 #105

when your life falls apart for WHATEVER reason, you will learn about Kali Aug 2015 #107

Let's hope she receives all the compassion and kindness she has shown to others. underahedgerow Aug 2015 #109

So what? Texasgal Aug 2015 #111

So what? SheilaT Aug 2015 #115

You are not pointing out various Texasgal Aug 2015 #132

Does the homeless shelter know that you found the plight of someone on the verge of homelessness JTFrog Aug 2015 #227

She is with a temp agency--working as much as she can get. She is also signing tblue37 Aug 2015 #152

msanthrope already clarified it was a temp agency. =.= daredtowork Aug 2015 #240

TTW was not required to put her life on public display Facility Inspector Aug 2015 #357

Well, the dog MAY be placed Mariana Aug 2015 #172

The shelter is run Texasgal Aug 2015 #176

The dog is no longer at the shelter Mariana Aug 2015 #198

I just saw that. Texasgal Aug 2015 #202

I know. Mariana Aug 2015 #208

I know! now just oops sorry after all the accusing Person 2713 Aug 2015 #100

I'm really torn here magical thyme Aug 2015 #80

+ infinity n/t JTFrog Aug 2015 #86

When in the world have I pretended to be a medical professional? SheilaT Aug 2015 #88

many times. magical thyme Aug 2015 #126

Never worked in health care administration. Never claimed to. SheilaT Aug 2015 #129

registration at a hospital is health care administration magical thyme Aug 2015 #133

Trust me, I was not in health care administration. SheilaT Aug 2015 #136

Why in the world are you attacking me like this? BECAUSE YOU'VE BEEN SO MEAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! trueblue2007 Aug 2015 #221

I'm still looking for your heartless posts........ 7962 Aug 2015 #235

Tough situation. I'm sorry you had to deal with it. MineralMan Aug 2015 #58

Thank You Msanthrope and your EX Texasgal Aug 2015 #61

Thank you for thjs.....you and moosepoop have worked behind the scenes msanthrope Aug 2015 #91

Thank you for trying. That's all that can be expected of anyone. n/t lumberjack_jeff Aug 2015 #63

Yoshi needs to be with people who know Akita's. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2015 #65

We had a Pyr snpsmom Aug 2015 #71

It might depend on whether the dog was bred as an AKC show dog leftyladyfrommo Aug 2015 #72

I hope so, too. n/t snpsmom Aug 2015 #81

I have known only wonderful Aussie shepherds Tipperary Aug 2015 #144

Anatolian Shepherd, not an Aussie, which is not a huge or dangerous breed. nt tblue37 Aug 2015 #154

Oh dear. This is what I get for reading on my phone Tipperary Aug 2015 #161

BIG doggies! nt tblue37 Aug 2015 #199

Anatolia we're used as war dogs. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2015 #187

I'll do you one better. Stop breeding dogs, roody Aug 2015 #185

You deserve a medal, and some hugs if you can stand them, seriously. bettyellen Aug 2015 #67

You did the right thing. The hardest, but Right(TM) thing. AtheistCrusader Aug 2015 #68

the scenario you described was exactly what we feared for Yoshi. msanthrope Aug 2015 #99

It's an unfortunately common scenario. AtheistCrusader Aug 2015 #134

Just a clarification, please. hamsterjill Aug 2015 #70

Me and ex share your concern..... we didn't want to surrender Yoshi just anywhere.... msanthrope Aug 2015 #90

Please stay in touch with the shelter and rescue, and follow what happens to him. hamsterjill Aug 2015 #92

Absolutely.....my ex and I will not let this dog msanthrope Aug 2015 #97

much respect for you and your Ex irisblue Aug 2015 #110

I am not religious at all, yet I find myself wanting to say, "Bless you!" to you and your ex. nt tblue37 Aug 2015 #156

It looks like you have gotten Yoshi's situation stabilized. I just wish there were a place for TTW CTyankee Aug 2015 #74

If it helps persuade TTW to sign over Yoshi- if he bites someone he would be put down. KittyWampus Aug 2015 #76

My admiration for your efforts to help TTW and Yoshi... virgdem Aug 2015 #77

You and your ex did the right thing. TDale313 Aug 2015 #78

I am so sorry to read this dsc Aug 2015 #84

I think you and your ex did absolutely the best you could. stage left Aug 2015 #85

Thank you for the time and effort to help Yoshi and TTW. onecaliberal Aug 2015 #89

YOu are a very kind and compassionate person. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #93

Above and beyond the call Generic Other Aug 2015 #95

Thank you for getting Yoshi on his way to the rescue that knows his breed well Person 2713 Aug 2015 #101

Bravo!! wildheart Aug 2015 #103

wildheart, welcome to DU irisblue Aug 2015 #114

thank you! wildheart Aug 2015 #116

I think you did the right thing. Kali Aug 2015 #106

I love the breed, considered one but it's true they usually aren't good with other dogs. Sunlei Aug 2015 #108

Kudos to you and your ex for your efforts in this difficult situation. n/t PoliticAverse Aug 2015 #112

msanthrope, you and your ex are incredible! Spazito Aug 2015 #113

I deeply respect you and your ex for all you've done to help Yoshi. herding cats Aug 2015 #117

"a dude with a goofy black lab trying to care for a wolf in the middle of a city.� pnwmom Aug 2015 #118

I believe underahedgerow Aug 2015 #125

.... easttexaslefty Aug 2015 #217

Completely Understandable daredtowork Aug 2015 #119

+1. nt tblue37 Aug 2015 #157

I've been of the opinion that TTW is not a "scam" - TBF Aug 2015 #120

I will get in touch with the shelter where Yoshi is now. cwydro Aug 2015 #123

Awesome. Will you let us know about that so we can do the same. onecaliberal Aug 2015 #128

Sounds good - TBF Aug 2015 #130

I will; it may take me a couple of days to do. cwydro Aug 2015 #147

And if it is mental illness, that increases her need rather than reduces it. The system should be pnwmom Aug 2015 #145

Yup - more victims of Reagan's "Revolution" nt TBF Aug 2015 #170

You've been put in an impossible situation and have made the kindest decisions REP Aug 2015 #137

Many of us are just a few paychecks away from TTW's situation .... shireen Aug 2015 #138

There are places that you can contact... virgdem Aug 2015 #166

Akitas are a tough breed. PasadenaTrudy Aug 2015 #139

My husband is a dog-walker a la izquierda Aug 2015 #284

There's one down the street from me PasadenaTrudy Aug 2015 #314

TTW made several posts in previous threads that the dog cwydro Aug 2015 #316

No, PasadenaTrudy Aug 2015 #339

Thanks for doing all you did. roody Aug 2015 #142

poor TTW.I wish her well...a home that allows her to be with Yoshi Liberal_in_LA Aug 2015 #143

Do you know how awesome you are? missingthebigdog Aug 2015 #148

You did everything you could--and your ex especially went above and beyond. tblue37 Aug 2015 #151

You did great! Quackers Aug 2015 #155

In case you miss this edit on my original reply to your OP: tblue37 Aug 2015 #158

I simply don't know. The last time I had it a civil conversation with TTW msanthrope Aug 2015 #159

Here in cheap rent Kansas I had to pay $1400 up front to rent a place with my cats, and tblue37 Aug 2015 #160

I think TTW not only needs financial help but helping setting financial goals. msanthrope Aug 2015 #162

That is so touching. A hired dog walker who does not even know TTW is tblue37 Aug 2015 #164

I hope TTW listens to her. nt msanthrope Aug 2015 #167

It might be a combination of not having enough funds and making mistakes with what she does have. pnwmom Aug 2015 #173

She should not be angry at you. That really seems to indicate that she Tipperary Aug 2015 #163

Rightly or wrongly, TTW is extremely upset at me and ex. I'm hoping she can calm down msanthrope Aug 2015 #165

You're doing all the right things for Yoshi. MoonRiver Aug 2015 #168

you did all the right things. irisblue Aug 2015 #169

When my grandmother suffered a stroke in 1985, she adamantly insisted that we never, ever tblue37 Aug 2015 #171

You know you did everything you could for your Grandma, even though she couldn't appreciate it. pnwmom Aug 2015 #178

I have that as one of my goals when I get older .To remember gratitude when help is needed Person 2713 Aug 2015 #375

I hope on some level your grandmother sensed that you all cared. Demit Aug 2015 #184

Yeah, I have to hold on to that. nt tblue37 Aug 2015 #188

We had to put my grandmother in a nursing home Aerows Aug 2015 #212

It is not always a bad thing- if they have some wits about them enough to socialize and can take bettyellen Aug 2015 #224

Just for the record, nursing home regulations prohibit restraining residents without pnwmom Aug 2015 #241

I know, because we discussed it. They did not feel they could handle her without restraints, so it bettyellen Aug 2015 #244

I have to say this. I donated to her before. But... Adrahil Aug 2015 #277

It's sad that they aren't able to be together. DawgHouse Aug 2015 #174

you're an inspiration to DU steve2470 Aug 2015 #175

There are millions in similar situations. So the real solution isn't a nice billionaire pnwmom Aug 2015 #179

true steve2470 Aug 2015 #181

Second Update in Op..... msanthrope Aug 2015 #180

Thanks for the update steve2470 Aug 2015 #182

Yes...I think everyone involved has done the limit of what can be done. nt msanthrope Aug 2015 #183

That is a very sad development. Demit Aug 2015 #189

And you tried to do still more. You are awesome. randome Aug 2015 #191

What the... MoonRiver Aug 2015 #186

Maybe in her car? nt No Vested Interest Aug 2015 #192

Does she have a car? n/t MoonRiver Aug 2015 #213

I thought I had read on the earlier posts from TT, but I could have it confused No Vested Interest Aug 2015 #216

No problem one way or the other. Please don't delete. MoonRiver Aug 2015 #220

she did, yes. and she made two trips to visit Yoshi, so I think still does. bettyellen Aug 2015 #226

Sometimes we have to step back, and this may be one of those times. No Vested Interest Aug 2015 #190

Unfortunately, she isn't just making a decision for herself -- she's making it for Yoshi. pnwmom Aug 2015 #205

Yoshi attacking is a real possibility and yes, the poor dog Ineeda Aug 2015 #237

This is unfortunate gwheezie Aug 2015 #194

To be fair to TTW, she did make it clear that she was not looking to relinquish Yoshi. StevieM Aug 2015 #225

Yes, in fact that was one thing she was especially worried about. DawgHouse Aug 2015 #229

Part of the reason TTW will not succeed. AtheistCrusader Aug 2015 #238

I cannot tell you how accurate this post is---TTW screamed at me that Yoshi is "her property" and msanthrope Aug 2015 #252

I know how you both feel. AtheistCrusader Aug 2015 #256

Your last paragraph is everything I fear most. But it is out of my hands right now.... msanthrope Aug 2015 #257

If I may suggest one thing after reading this post. Sunlei Aug 2015 #261

They called ex to tell him. Apparently, it was quite the scene. nt msanthrope Aug 2015 #263

Thank you, your family did the best you could to help her with the dog. Sunlei Aug 2015 #278

Oh dear . Peace now to ex and you for caring and then enduring this Person 2713 Aug 2015 #378

Thank you for that last paragraph because although I had withheld Tipperary Aug 2015 #267

Sadly, I think this post speaks volumes about TTW's entire situation suffragette Aug 2015 #309

sadly shanti Aug 2015 #393

You did everything you could do. herding cats Aug 2015 #228

TTW seems incapable of putting Yoshi's need beforee her own. Adrahil Aug 2015 #193

Akita's are large, guardian dogs Aerows Aug 2015 #195

TTW is currently in a home where there has been violence....in fact, a housemate assaulted her. I msanthrope Aug 2015 #201

Me too Aerows Aug 2015 #209

And I wouldn't be surprised if that large dog was part of the problem the landlord had with her. pnwmom Aug 2015 #203

She told me that her current landlord would not have the dog. HHer current situation, her housemate msanthrope Aug 2015 #207

You did your best, and we all appreciate your efforts. NaturalHigh Aug 2015 #196

This is all so very sad. demmiblue Aug 2015 #200

I'm so sad and scared for them both. onecaliberal Aug 2015 #204

You and your ex went above and beyond, ladyVet Aug 2015 #206

That's a sad second update. tammywammy Aug 2015 #210

You and your ex did an amazing job for Yoshi nadine_mn Aug 2015 #214

It's very hard to face that sometimes people can't help you help them. nolabear Aug 2015 #215

I fear the endgame of this story...TTW is so beaten down it seems hard to see how she CTyankee Aug 2015 #219

Me, too - but I understand her mentality daredtowork Aug 2015 #233

It's not 'punishment'. That is ridiculously unfair. AtheistCrusader Aug 2015 #239

Thank you for an excellent post and rebuttal. Nt Tipperary Aug 2015 #271

Excellent post (again). Demit Aug 2015 #280

I agree. cwydro Aug 2015 #286

There was something like a mob mentality going on there. Demit Aug 2015 #289

A rebuttal to your nonsense "excellent rebuttal" daredtowork Aug 2015 #296

No. AtheistCrusader Aug 2015 #302

I have seen this before as well daredtowork Aug 2015 #304

No, it can't be given back. It may already be too late for this dog. AtheistCrusader Aug 2015 #307

I'm familiar with the landscape of services and you aren't daredtowork Aug 2015 #317

You don't know anything about me. AtheistCrusader Aug 2015 #319

I'm going by the attitude you have shown in your posts, which have been cold and mean-spirited. nt daredtowork Aug 2015 #321

I have posted NOTHING mean-spirited. Not in this thread. AtheistCrusader Aug 2015 #323

Nope, you haven't been mean spirited, and you have been analytical. cwydro Aug 2015 #331

Yes....you've nailed it. This post is exactly what is going on. I've tried...but I also msanthrope Aug 2015 #231

Clearly your legal training and experience have served you well in this instance. No Vested Interest Aug 2015 #259

Msanthrope, your EX - Moosepoop & everyone who have been helping TTW & her dog trueblue2007 Aug 2015 #222

Kudos to you and your ex kiva Aug 2015 #223

wow Locrian Aug 2015 #230

I just hope she can get him the veterinary care he needs magical thyme Aug 2015 #232

You did ALL you could. Sadly, she refused what was best for the dog. 7962 Aug 2015 #236

Thank you for doing everything you could to save Yoshi. geek tragedy Aug 2015 #242

She reclaimed him because there was no assurance he wouldn't be killed. hamsterjill Aug 2015 #243

Thank you for mentioning tbat. Does this include "Akita Rescue" daredtowork Aug 2015 #246

They did the best for the dog they could. Shelter would have held the dog for the legal 3-5 days, Sunlei Aug 2015 #249

Agreed. They did the best they could. hamsterjill Aug 2015 #291

Nonsense. She reclaimed him because she didn't want him going to the rescue in NJ. msanthrope Aug 2015 #251

Well, among other things, these threads are clear evidence that you were trying to save Yoshi tblue37 Aug 2015 #265

i'm so sorry shireen Aug 2015 #290

Absolutely she reclaimed him because she didn't want him going to the rescue. hamsterjill Aug 2015 #292

I am sympathetic to your frustration, especially after you tried to help her. But look at this from StevieM Aug 2015 #295

ITA - the exact opposite of what she expected happened. DawgHouse Aug 2015 #300

agreed. and if everybody was telling her she has to give up Yoshi, that would explain magical thyme Aug 2015 #266

I'm glad you understood what I was trying to say. hamsterjill Aug 2015 #293

I am in awe of your kindness and thoughtfulness. phylny Aug 2015 #245

You really have gone over and above. SoapBox Aug 2015 #248

You and your ex are good people. TY so much for filling us in. It's so sad how the saga continues... Hekate Aug 2015 #250

Thank you for this post. I don't take TTW's rejection personally, but I am glad that finally, msanthrope Aug 2015 #255

Financial guidance, really? LiberalAndProud Aug 2015 #262

I know you are right. Thank you for that bit of cold water to the face. nt msanthrope Aug 2015 #264

The family, yes� Demit Aug 2015 #282

Her family did steer her toward mental health services because they were concerned... bettyellen Aug 2015 #303

Sending you a PM. mnhtnbb Aug 2015 #268

This is very bad news, and it doesn't speak well for the shelter. cwydro Aug 2015 #253

Under PA law, they had to release him, regardless of her circumstances. PA is a horrible state for msanthrope Aug 2015 #254

Sorry to know that TTW has threatened you and ex with theft charges, etc. No Vested Interest Aug 2015 #258

Well, it's an empty threat, born of anger, and I'm not taking it too seriously. I think she still msanthrope Aug 2015 #260

Where is Moosepoop in all of this? cwydro Aug 2015 #269

I've been in communication with Moosepoop. I don't think she has any more info than us right now... msanthrope Aug 2015 #270

Oh, ok. cwydro Aug 2015 #272

No good deed goes unpunished, I guess, The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2015 #329

I haven't heard from TTW since the phone call last weekend. Moosepoop Aug 2015 #273

A couple of years ago I encountered a situation where I was worried for a dog's welfare. Vinca Aug 2015 #276

Did anyone think of the COUPLE who was PICKING UP BOTTLES TO GET BY? nt daredtowork Aug 2015 #299

Everyone is well aware of them and they are well aware of the services available to them. Vinca Aug 2015 #315

If you have been reading TTW's posts daredtowork Aug 2015 #318

The only conspiracy was to save the dog seveneyes Aug 2015 #334

Nevertheless, I'm pointing out TTW can read. nt daredtowork Aug 2015 #343

Would you rather the dog suffer from lack of food, medical care, etc? Vinca Aug 2015 #335

I'm not making a judgment call on this, but TTW did daredtowork Aug 2015 #346

Well there is a conspiracy on this board to steal Yoshi daredtowork Aug 2015 #301

Le sigh. AtheistCrusader Aug 2015 #305

Your posts are well thought out and reasonable. But I fear that talking Tipperary Aug 2015 #312

This is simply not true. Texasgal Aug 2015 #306

People here have offered homes to TTW and her dog but been refused... bettyellen Aug 2015 #308

Agreed. Sheldon Cooper Aug 2015 #310

i do believe it was right to step in and help the dog- I know she can't see it could bettyellen Aug 2015 #313

It's not ridiculous at all daredtowork Aug 2015 #326

Your paranoid fantasies are maligning too many members of DU now. Demit Aug 2015 #336

lol. Many members suggested "Akita Rescue". That's called "a fact". nt daredtowork Aug 2015 #356

No, she chose NOT to allow Yoshi to be fostered to a home that would tend to his medical issues. bettyellen Aug 2015 #338

TTW's own emotional needs don't count? nt daredtowork Aug 2015 #355

not more than Moosepoops life, or Yoshi's - both of which she knowingly put in danger this week. bettyellen Aug 2015 #368

She was looking for a place to put Yoshi where she could get him back some day. nt daredtowork Aug 2015 #390

I love animals Aerows Aug 2015 #332

Yes, the situation degraded quickly and there were no better options. I do believe Misanthrope would bettyellen Aug 2015 #340

TTW's Terms daredtowork Aug 2015 #320

But she can't meet her own terms gwheezie Aug 2015 #337

These are decisions poverty made daredtowork Aug 2015 #349

I've been homeless gwheezie Aug 2015 #367

I hope things are better for you now. daredtowork Aug 2015 #391

her terms? they put people's lives in danger- period. the alternative was to leave him "dying" in bettyellen Aug 2015 #342

That sounds so much like "personal responsibility" daredtowork Aug 2015 #351

Actually alot of people Texasgal Aug 2015 #358

Yes I've noticed that. Including me. Why are you pointing this out? nt daredtowork Aug 2015 #360

when you beg for help- you do not get to set unreasonable terms. real life does not work that way. bettyellen Aug 2015 #364

Neither of us know exactly what TTW told msanthrope's Ex or the Dogwalker daredtowork Aug 2015 #386

I truly think you are wrong. Yo_Mama Aug 2015 #373

I agree with that daredtowork Aug 2015 #383

It's a rough situation and I believe that many people did not understand TTW's state. Yo_Mama Aug 2015 #388

The dog frightened her EX. Texasgal Aug 2015 #345

Uh, why are you explaining that to me? daredtowork Aug 2015 #347

You've eluded that's there is Texasgal Aug 2015 #353

I've confirmed that TTW read the forum correctly daredtowork Aug 2015 #387

Far from it gwheezie Aug 2015 #311

I agree daredtowork Aug 2015 #322

I'm all for putting people above dogs Aerows Aug 2015 #324

I agree: I think there can only be a bad outcome to this situation now daredtowork Aug 2015 #328

what really frightens me is her OTT anger and paranoia.- cannot imagine how Yoshi can cope with that bettyellen Aug 2015 #348

Because she was betrayed daredtowork Aug 2015 #359

TTW was not forthcoming about Yoshi being an attack dog. That is a bigger betrayal- to put those bettyellen Aug 2015 #366

hmm perhaps you are confused about the notion of charity daredtowork Aug 2015 #382

But everybody betrays TTW, and maybe that is for a reason? Yo_Mama Aug 2015 #374

No, there isn't and wasn't any conspiracy to steal Yoshi. Yo_Mama Aug 2015 #371

I didn't say there was a conspiracy to steal Yoshi daredtowork Aug 2015 #389

You did what you could - TBF Aug 2015 #274

That's the long and the short of it......to be fair to TTW, it's incredibly difficult msanthrope Aug 2015 #275

Dumb question. What's transitional housing? Violet_Crumble Aug 2015 #281

It can be many different things.....in this case, someplace for TTW to msanthrope Aug 2015 #285

I totally agree, and you are wonderful patient and perceptive daredtowork Aug 2015 #298

You raise interesting questions. I'm not sure there are right answers. LiberalAndProud Aug 2015 #341

I'm humbled by your generosity and kindness. Thank you!!! Oneironaut Aug 2015 #279

Per your latest update: I fear this will not end well. MineralMan Aug 2015 #283

Sigh. My heart sank a little when I saw she had reclaimed Yoshi. TDale313 Aug 2015 #287

Yep. Yoshi will suffer because of this decision. Poor thing. Quackers Aug 2015 #294

I have no way of knowing ttw gwheezie Aug 2015 #288

Sigh... you are a mensch. PeaceNikki Aug 2015 #297

hugs to everyone involved elehhhhna Aug 2015 #327

Wow, this thing went off the charts on the Nutsotometer Facility Inspector Aug 2015 #325

As someone with two brothers who are mentally ill and have to take meds KittyWampus Aug 2015 #330

very overly sensitive Facility Inspector Aug 2015 #352

Yeah, me too, been there multiple times. bravenak Aug 2015 #380

Bravenak is right irisblue Aug 2015 #384

Looks like all the people piling on SheilaT woolldog Aug 2015 #333

SheilaT was unkind in her responses curlyred Aug 2015 #344

According to what standard? Facility Inspector Aug 2015 #354

Wow, ok. you should try reading them again then. darkangel218 Aug 2015 #361

You only have 88 posts daredtowork Aug 2015 #362

You notice that too? SMH Person 2713 Aug 2015 #372

What does that have to do with anything? Facility Inspector Aug 2015 #385

She was spot on in her analysis woolldog Aug 2015 #363

No she was not. darkangel218 Aug 2015 #365

She correctly argued woolldog Aug 2015 #370

Look. We all KNEW that TTW had some mental health issues going on,which were complicating the Sheldon Cooper Aug 2015 #376

That was her reaction to finding her dog had been taken away daredtowork Aug 2015 #392

NO ONE OWES HER AN APOLOGY. She was horrible in her statements. MEAN!!! trueblue2007 Aug 2015 #377

She certainly will not get one from me! Texasgal Aug 2015 #379

She didn't believe the dog even existed without a picture when this post started! Person 2713 Aug 2015 #381

You went above and beyond and should be thanked and blessed emsimon33 Aug 2015 #369