Mama Muttblood^..^ - Muttblood
Home: Indianapolis, IN
Gender: Female
Hello from Doggerel
Wed, September 12 2007
I don't really look like a Chinese Crested, although I have that same sort of hair with a mind of its own. But I have been known. . .
Can I come live with you?
Sat, September 15 2007
Well, I don't look my regular self right now. I have morphed into a rescue dog who needed a spot to post a few cute pictures of . . .
back to normal
Sun, September 16 2007
Well, I am happy to report that things back to normal, or for what passes for normal, at our house. As you can see, I have retur. . .
Greyhound picnic
Sun, September 23 2007
Wow, I don't check IndyPaws for a day and a half and I've missed several pages of posts! What great bloggers we have on here. I . . .
Singers and songs
Tue, September 25 2007
Since we are getting all these great songs for our IndyPaws CD, I would like to ask the songwriters to tag each one that you hav. . .
new song
Sun, September 30 2007
I'm in beautiful Williamsburg, VA and was inspired to write the following with apologies to the great Lennon and McCartney:
A. . .
Vick jersey removed
Fri, October 12 2007
The high school Michael Vick attended in Newport News, Va. has removed his jersey from their trophy case "because it was the rig. . .
Costumes
Fri, October 19 2007
Don't forget, y'all, that I will have a few costumes for sale at the Fur Fest tomorrow. They are new, and have only been worn fo. . .
Hilarious pictures
Mon, October 22 2007
I could not help but laugh at these poor dogs, especially the 2nd one. Some of these costumes are pretty creative.
http://mai. . .
Watching the World Serious
Wed, October 24 2007
I know we have a lot of football/Colts fans. Does anybody else love to watch the World Series? My dad, who has crossed the human. . .
The other 7 Dwarves
Fri, November 02 2007
I just got this and thought it was funny in light of Taijah's post yesterday. Actually I was going to come up with some of my ow. . .
contest winners
Tue, November 06 2007
Congratulations to Pippy, Zoey, and Jude for winning the Halloween costume contest! I did think Zoey was a very scary Zoeysaurus. . .
Terre Haute dogs
Mon, November 19 2007
I have found the website for the shelter in Terre Haute that has the dogs. It is www.thhs.org. . .
IP Gathering Update
Mon, November 19 2007
My, we are busy IP bloggers today! I called the Broad Ripple Park Family Center, which is the big building on the left as you dr. . .
Dog Show tomorrow
Wed, November 21 2007
It might seem strange that Mama Muttblood is endorsing a conformation dog show, but I just LOVE watching dogs. The annual Thanks. . .
Puppy Mill expose?
Fri, November 23 2007
While watching the dog show yesterday I saw a commercial for what looked to be an expose of the puppy mill business! It had a co. . .
WTHR
Mon, November 26 2007
It was as maddening as I thought it would be. Levi Graber looks as inbred as most of those poor, poor puppies. I don't know if I. . .
Favorite Animal Movie
Thu, November 29 2007
Just to continue to raise spirits around here, I will throw this one out. What is your favorite animal related movie of all time. . .
ARPO success
Mon, December 03 2007
Just wanted to thank any of you who participated in the Santa pictures at Three Dog Bakery on Saturday. We went very early, and . . .
Meet and Greet update
Thu, December 06 2007
Just a reminder about the IP meet and greet. Info is posted on my blog 12/5, and is also on the calendar. I forgot one of the mo. . .
dog abuse
Wed, December 19 2007
My husband read an article to me this AM from the current issue of Newsweek. It involves the son of presidential candidate Mike . . .
Partay!!
Fri, December 21 2007
Since Stevie so graciously mentioned the Petlane party her mom is having I thought I would let you know that we also have some s. . .
I'm BAAAACCCKKK!
Fri, December 21 2007
Hey, did you miss me? I've been off IP for about a grand total of 5 hours. You probably thought you would have a little more of . . .
successful adoption day
Sat, December 22 2007
ARPO had a successful adoption day today at the Castleton PetSmart. They had 4 dogs and cats adopted. They also have a beautiful. . .
Stray kitty
Wed, December 26 2007
Man, I lay down for a little nap, and when I got up there were 4 new pages of posts! Must not be a whole lot of folks doing afte. . .
FIDO
Thu, December 27 2007
In today's paper, the Metro section, page B2, there was an article about Darcie Kurtz. She was nominated as a Star Neighbor, one. . .
Wiener Wonderland
Fri, December 28 2007
I'd love to take credit for the idea, but that must go to Waylon Alan, who suggested Wiener Wonderland.
Going to ground are . . .
Wha' Happened???
Wed, January 09 2008
Wow, it looks like we are missing several pages of posts from yesterday. Is it the new upgrades to the site? . . .
found keys
Wed, January 09 2008
I will re-post this from yesterday. After the snow thawed the other day I found a key chain with a couple of keys and many store. . .
Benefit 1/11
Thu, January 10 2008
There is a DoggiePalooza tomorrow night at Birdy's at 71st and Keystone. It is a benefit for the Indy Pit Crew and the Humane So. . .
adorable Basset mix
Sat, January 12 2008
I just came from the weekly ARPO adoption fair at PetSmart in Castleton. There is a lovely little girl named Lucy who is a mostl. . .
PBS show on dogs
Sun, January 13 2008
Tonight on PBS there is a show on dogs. It is listed under Nature in the TV listings. I don't know if it is a new one or not, as. . .
Retrieving messages
Wed, January 16 2008
Is anyone else too stupid to be able to retrieve their messages with the new system? When I click on the message link, the only . . .
classified ads
Mon, January 21 2008
When I looked at the IndyPaws page in the paper today, I was distressed to find the Pet Classified Ads at the bottom of the page. . .
pet talk change
Thu, January 24 2008
Okay, here's the real reason I want the original poster's avatar on the Pet Talk page...because I look like a big ol' overrespon. . .
Fur...GRRRRRRRR
Sat, January 26 2008
I have been searching for a long length down filled coat in anticipation of some possibly cold weather for the Puppy Mill protes. . .
How to search for humans????
Thu, January 31 2008
Is it possible to search for humans on the site? I just tried, using my own first name, under which I post, as Pet Name and noth. . .
Buddies Posts
Sat, February 02 2008
Can anyone enlighten me about the new Buddies Posts feature and how to use it? Mine is empty, which makes me sad, because I thou. . .
Rescued pups
Tue, February 05 2008
As you can see, I'm having another identity crisis and have morphed into 4 puppies. These guys were found in a rural area by my . . .
Puppy Update
Sat, February 09 2008
Here is a better picture of my handsome self. My name is Wyatt, short for Wyatt Earp, the baddest lawman in the west. NotMyRealM. . .
email to Star Editor
Sun, March 02 2008
Here is the context of the email I just shot off to Dennis Ryerson, the Editor of the Indianapolis Star. If all of us could writ. . .
Response from Braden
Tue, March 04 2008
I just got a lovely email from Braden, the GM for IP. He reiterated what he told Ana over the phone, and said that having us voi. . .
Update on CVS puppies
Fri, March 07 2008
The puppies that were thrown from the truck at the CVS (see Connie's previous posts) have been checked by the vet and given a fi. . .
Hi to Skippy from Rosie
Sat, March 08 2008
I just talked to Rosie, Boomer, and Nadji's mom. She hasn't been able to be on much due to work commitments, etc, but she wants . . .
Petland
Sun, March 09 2008
I guess I'm just a glutton for punishment. I went into Petland in Carmel last night because I was in the neighborhood, I had hea. . .
small dog for adoption?
Tue, March 11 2008
Because my brain is a sieve, I can't remember if anyone has posted recently about dogs for adoption. A friend of a friend is loo. . .
Are your pets donkeys or elephants?
Thu, March 13 2008
Here is a fun new quiz to determine whether your animals are Democrats or Republicans. I'm pretty sure that all cats are INDEPEN. . .
Any Petland anecdotes?
Sun, March 16 2008
According to the organizer of the puppy mill protests, we can't protest at the Carmel/Westfield one unless we have definite proo. . .
ASPCA video
Tue, December 02 2008
I don't know if anyone has posted this yet or not, but it gave me a good cry. I always feel like no matter how much I do, it's n. . .
Benefit Bazaar tomorrow
Sat, December 13 2008
There is a fundraising benefit tomorrow at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds from 12-4. It is for
Tommy Summerlin, a little boy. . .
No printed IP
Mon, January 05 2009
Did anyone notice that IndyPaws is no longer on the back page of the entertainment or whatever section of the Star? I figured we. . .
Disturbed about Fur
Sun, January 18 2009
I saw a lot of women wearing fur coats and jackets in Italy, but figured they were just trying to be fashionable or something, s. . .
Fur Donations
Mon, January 19 2009
This is for Daisy and Louise, as well as any others who might have fur coats, stoles, hats, etc. that you don't know what to do . . .
Adoption/Foster/Rescue help needed
Mon, January 19 2009
I just got an email from a friend who has a friend involved with a rescue group that is located in Indiana and Ohio. She has Lou. . .
PETA and Michael Vick
Fri, January 23 2009
Don't know if anyone saw this article about PETA and their recommendation that Vick the Pr!ck have a psychological evaluation an. . .
Cell Dogs
Mon, February 09 2009
For some reason Animal Planet has decided to air an episode of Cell Dogs tonight at 7PM. This is one of my all time favorite sho. . .
Muttblood Shenanigans
Mon, February 16 2009
Happy Muttblood Monday, everyone. I just had to share part of my morning with y'all because most "normal" people won't think thi. . .
IACC update
Mon, February 23 2009
Dare I type anything good about IACC?? I hope this does not encourage any blue blob people, but so be it.
Saturday Stacy and I . . .
Urgent! Home needed for 2 LABS
Tue, February 24 2009
I got this from Pam, the Basenji mom, earlier today, and was hoping that someone had already posted it. It sounds completely leg. . .
Great Microchipping Story!
Fri, February 27 2009
A dog that had been missing for 9 years was reunited with his family because someone bothered to scan him for a chip! If that do. . .
Border Collie pups
Wed, March 04 2009
There are 3 or 4 Border Collie mix pups at IACC that were picked up as strays. Their wait period was over at 7PM tonight, so the. . .
Samoyeds need home/owner in hospice
Sun, March 15 2009
I got this from a friend.
The dogs are in the Atlanta area, but can be placed out of state. Obviously no one expects them to be. . .
Petland Lawsuit Filed!
Tue, March 17 2009
Maybe there will finally be some charges that stick.
http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20090317/Sick.Puppies/. . .
Parakeets
Sat, March 21 2009
If you have ever been wanting to adopt a small bird, now is your chance. There are 13 parakeets at IACC. They arrived early this. . .
Job at IACC
Sun, March 29 2009
They finally posted a couple of jobs at IACC. One is for an adoption counselor, and the other for the Manager of Customer Servic. . .
Desperate for help
Tue, March 31 2009
I have a new look. The new look is of a dog whose time is very limited. One of the dogs in our clicker program, CiCi, has recent. . .
CiCi's Big Day
Wed, April 01 2009
I snatched CiCi from the jaws of death today. The best news is that she will be transferred up to HSI after staying at Chez Conn. . .
Update on Nova (CiCi)
Fri, April 03 2009
Just got a message from Connie at Camp Batman saying that Nova the "dog aggressive dog" and Batman played in the backyard togeth. . .
Puppy Mills make Headline
Sun, April 05 2009
There is a comprhensive article about the puppy mill legislation and the horrors of puppy mills on the front page of today's Ind. . .
Mutt Strut shirts
Mon, April 06 2009
Kris had a couple of good suggestions for matching shirts to wear at the Mutt Strut. I got to thinking that maybe we could buy t. . .
Cattle Dog Survivor
Wed, April 08 2009
This amazing Australian Cattle Dog was swept off her owners boat and survived on an island before being found. Gotta love a Catt. . .
High Court Animal Video Case
Tue, April 21 2009
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a case challenging 1st Amendment rights to sell videos depicting animal fighting. I wonde. . .
Nova is Adopted!
Fri, April 24 2009
A nice couple came to play with Nova this afternoon when I was up there visiting her. The woman had been up a couple of times an. . .
Final Roll Call for Mutt Strut
Sat, April 25 2009
Just checking to see who all will be meeting at Gate 2 at or before 10:45 tomorrow AM. I will have both Maddie and Sydney, and h. . .
Purebreds at IACC
Sun, May 03 2009
There is an adorable female Blond Cocker Spaniel named Bobo and a female Rat Terrier on the adoption floor at IACC, as well as a. . .
I fell in love again...
Sun, May 10 2009
Please don't tell the girls, but I fell in love at IACC again today. This time it's a male mini-GSD whom I have taken to calling. . .
Mini GSD
Thu, May 14 2009
Here is the little boy I fell in love with from IACC. He weighs #30 and stands about 16 or 17 inches at the withers, just slight. . .
Failed Foster
Wed, May 20 2009
It's official. I have failed foster parenting. Nelson is a Muttblood. He is just so perfect I couldn't bear the thought of him n. . .
Save a Life or 2
Sun, June 14 2009
There are many purebred dogs at IACC right now. They are crunched for space, so if you are up for fostering a dog, you will no. . .
Fantastic Adoption Day!
Sat, July 04 2009
Today at IACC was AMAZING! There were at least 450 potential adopters there today. The line had already started when I arrived a. . .
Mama and new pups need foster
Tue, July 07 2009
This is Hula, a Catahoula mix who was picked up on July 4th as a stray. She had 7 healthy pups sometime Sunday late afternoon an. . .
Foster home for Hula and pups!
Thu, July 09 2009
A wonderful volunteer with ARPO, Jen Boblitt, has found a foster home for Hula and the pups. She will pick them up tomorrow and . . .
New foster needed urgently!
Thu, July 16 2009
Just found out that the foster family ARPO had lined up for Hula and her babies has bailed on them. Luckily they were pulled fro. . .
Yogi update
Sun, August 16 2009
Here is a pic of Megan and Yogi from last month when we visited. She said he was a little better last night, and able to keep do. . .
Yogi Update2
Tue, August 18 2009
Here is what Megan sent yesterday. It's pretty good news all things considered! Again, thank you all for your many prayers and v. . .
Cairn Terrier/Pom for adoption!
Wed, November 25 2009
Well, it figures that I'm trying to find a home for someone after having been off the site for a couple of months. If her pic do. . .
Cairneranian new pix!
Tue, December 01 2009
Here are some better pictures of the adorable dog we pulled from IACC on 11/14. She is now at Chez Muttblood so she doesn't have. . .
Fosters/adopters for Mia and Ben
Wed, December 09 2009
These 2 adorable dogs are living in big crates at Stacy's vacant house, but she is getting ready to put it up for sale, and they. . .
Bye-bye Ben
Mon, February 22 2010
Ben went to his forever home today with Robbie, his new person. He is a much calmer and better focused dog than he was almost 2 . . .
Desperate Situation
Sun, August 08 2010
This is Daisy. She is a 9 year old Dalmatian/Pointer mix, spayed, UTD, microchipped, housebroken. A VERY good girl whose dad has. . .
Need a Persian cat?
Sun, August 22 2010
Someone has a neutered male full-blooded Persian, UTD on shots in need of a new home. Has full claws, always been indoors. Okay . . .
Come See Us!
Hey, y'all! reTails is having an adoption event at Clay Terrace in Carmel today from 11-3. We'll have lots of great dogs and cat. . .
$4 adoptions at IACC!
Just a re-post for folks who haven't seen the first one.
You will not believe this! On Saturday July 4th Animal Control is ch. . .
$4 adoptions at IACC!
You will not believe this! On Saturday July 4th Animal Control is charging a $4 adoption fee for EVERY ANIMAL available. That's . . .
SNSI Annual Meeting
Anybody going to the Spay Neuter Services of Indiana annual meeting tomorrow night?
Here is the link for those who might be in. . .
IACC Fundraiser Reminder
Just a reminder of the online party to benefit IACC. Be sure to put PARTY #2016 in the appropriate place in the checkout so I ca. . .
Wanna Help?
Yep, I'm asking for help again!
The following is an email that came from Adam regarding some off-site adoption events that IA. . .
Erica and Nancy rule!!!!!
Our very own IP peeps, Erica Cooper and Nancy Webster have been honored by ARPO for their volunteering efforts this past year! E. . .
Goodwill Sale Saturday
The quarterly Goodwill 1/2 price sale is this Saturday from 9-9. This is the absolute best time to pick up towels, sheets, and b. . .
Northside Pet Sitter
My friend who adopted Farrah, now Molly, the GSD I found last year, is looking for a pet sitter in her home the last week in Mar. . .
Let's Put it On
Some of you may know that Maddie hates to be confined in a harness, and I have walked her in a pinch collar for years. She prefe. . .
Cocker and Aussie/BOGO at IACC
In the stray wait kennel there were 2 beautiful and friendly purebred dogs that caught my eye, perhaps because they would fit in. . .
Found Corgi!
I didn't find her, but got this email earlier today.
A female gold Corgi, with no collar, was found today, Febuary 21, at 62n. . .
FUNDRAISER FOR IACC!
Some of you will probably get this as an email, but I thought I would post here for those of you who might not.
SPECIAL EDITI. . .
No Dog Show
Disclaimer: I am not suggesting that my IP peeps should not attend the dog show!
I have decided not to go to the dog show on ei. . .
ACD for adoption
There is an awesome Australian Cattle Dog (red heeler) for adoption at IACC named Jasper. I think Connie posted about him earlie. . .
Cleaning cages at IACC
Stacy and I volunteered at IACC this AM. We saw Teri like a ship passing in the night. I'm not sure what room she was working in. . .
Volunteer tomorrow?
Is anyone going to volunteer at IACC tomorrow? In case y'all didn't see Wally's response to Connie's post about Walking the Dogs. . .
Need a Beagle????
Here is another found pet from a friend of mine. I have pix if anyone wants them. Just email me at afrazer6@comcast.net
. . .
ARPO bazaar tonight!
Don't forget the fundraising bazaar tonight from 6-9PM at the Fall Creek Township Community Room in Fishers. It's at 116th and B. . .
Fundraiser for ARPO dog
Here's another opportunity to do a little holiday shopping for a good cause. Ozzie is an ARPO rescue who has mega-esophagus and . . .
Ale Emporium meet up???
The remaining members of my old band are playing tonight in their new band, Nuff Said, at the Ale Emporium beginning at 8PM. It'. . .
Holiday Bazaar/Fundraiser
I'm going to go freeze my toukas off tomorrow at the puppy mill protests, but on Sunday I have a booth at the Congregation Shaar. . .
Help/Suggestions Needed ASAP
I just got a call from Diane, the Poodle Princess. Her son came upon a young adult intact male black Lab that had been hit by a . . .
Muttblood Monday Treats
Just found this link on Petfinder. Sounds like some yummy treats for Thanksgiving!
http://www.petfinder.com/journal/index.cgi. . .
Squirrels
I assume all of you have seen squirrels appear to dither about when being chased by dogs, going up and down a tree or from tree . . .
Open House 11/29
I'm having a Petlane/IP Open House again this year, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I sent it to the calendar for posting, but . . .
Info about dogs and chocolate
A vet friend of mine sent this link about dogs and ingesting chocolate.
Take the cursor and move it to the little orange tab . . .
Popular Fruit Can Poison Your Pet
Just received this from the ASPCA.
Vitamin-rich avocados, highly prized for their health benefits for
humans, contain a toxi. . .
Pet Expo
Is anyone going to the Pet Expo tomorrow? The Queen of the Universe and I will probably be there right about 10 when they open. . . .
Congrats to Rocko!
Our very own Rocko has won the ARPO costume contest! I think a lot of IP peeps contributed to his win. Let's hope we can turn th. . .
Women's Networking Event
WINK (Women Increasing Networking Knowledge) is having a vendor fair/seminar/fundraiser tomorrow from 11-3 at the Junior Achieve. . .
Online Party
Our very own Medley is currently having an online Petlane party and I told her I would post about it in case any IP folks would . . .
So Many Cats!
I had a booth at the Cat Show this weekend at the fairgrounds. I had no idea there were so many different breeds of cats!!!! Big. . .
Dog in Need of Home (again)
I had to take my car in this AM to get the crease removed from where I backed into Papa M's car (real bright, I know.) One of th. . .
Great jewelry and good causes
You can buy some beautiful jewelry AND support good animal causes! Our own IP-er, Medley (Westley and Lily's mom) makes some gor. . .
Followup to post #21224
This is the complete info about treatment for glass ingestion, specifically glass ornaments.
BEFORE the holiday go to a pharm. . .
Pet photo fundraiser today!
Looking for something fun to do with your pets on this beautiful fall day? Come out between 1:30 and 5 today and have your pet's. . .
Pet Photo Event 10/18
I am reposting this, as it did not ever show up on the calendar. I am not the organizer of the event, but will have a booth ther. . .
Daily Deal Dogs
I made the mistake of looking at the Daily Deal ads in the Star this AM. If anybody is looking for a purebred, they have lots of. . .
Marine Bank in Carmel
I saw an ad for Marine Bank in Carmel the other day. They will donate $50 in your name to a local Humane Society or Animal Shelt. . .
Pauline the Peke
Thanks to Beau I was sent off in a Beatles direction. Sgt. Pepper's to be specific. This is in honor of our new IP friend, Pauli. . .
Update on FiFi
Mama Diane just asked me to post this update. FiFi has an abscessed tooth, has a fever of 103, and is on antibiotics. She will h. . .
Over 100 cats spayed & neutered!
I spent the day working with the Feral Bureau of Indiana spaying and neutering feral and shelter cats. Apparently we set a new r. . .
Adoptable Golden Retriever
I may have posted about this several months ago, but the man who has this dog has now actually contacted me himself. This is a c. . .
OT---prayers for Connie's mom
Connie's mom is having a rough time right now with facing radiation and chemo treatments for a recurrence of cancer. I'm sure sh. . .
HS Legislative Fund pick
The Humane Society Legislative Fund board, comprised of both Republicans and Democrats, has unanimously endorsed Barack Obama fo. . .
GPA picnic
The Greyhound Pets of America rescue group's annual fundraising event is Sunday 9/21 from 11AM-4PM at the Boone County fairgroun. . .
Heartworm + dog needs help
I just got this from my friend crazy Carolyn. I have a pic that I can email you, but it won't attach to this post. PM me if you . . .
Maddie's a sick puppy!
I got home early today to take Sydney to the Low Cost clinic in Noblesville for her shots. Good thing I did, because the house s. . .
Human kid off to Tanzania!
Today is the big day that our human daughter heads off to a fabulous adventure in Tanzania. She is doing a collaborative EarthWa. . .
IndyPaws Party!
It's not too late to PM me or the Poodle Princess, Diane, mother of FiFi, CeeCee, Cherie and Mick Dundee. For those of you who m. . .
Stacy was robbed!
Stacy, Bev and Minnie's mom, was robbed some time today. When she came home she noticed a few things amiss...turns out that the . . .
new message emails
Is the site no longer sending emails telling us we have a private message? Seems like I have had several PM's waiting for me whe. . .
Nasty auto accident
Charlie and Sheila's mom, Marci came to visit at my yard sale today. We live on a very busy street, that few people mind the spe. . .
OT---yard sale
I'm having a yard sale tomorrow if anyone wants to stop by and say Hey. I'm near Glendale at 3030 E. 62nd Street. . . .
VP nominee and wolf slaughter
I don't know if the rest of you are aware of Alaska's policy to "control" the native wolf population by slaughtering them from a. . .
Back for a minute or two
I got back from Sam Can Fish Go yesterday AM, but you'd never know it. We took the red-eye leaving SF at 3AM our time, and got i. . .
IACC board meeting
I will let the always eloquent and detailed Connie post all the stuff that went on tonight at the meeting. It was a long one, an. . .
20% off!
From now until 9/5 EVERYTHING in the Petlane online catalogue is 20% off. You will see the discount at checkout. AND you automat. . .
Favorite Sounds?
Happy Muttblood Monday to all! I was listening Maddie make her funny little "roo roo" sound she makes when she is really happy o. . .
Greatest American Dog
I know you should not waste prayers on frivolous requests, but I am happy to report that mine were answered when Brandi was fin. . .
Foster needed
I am manning the ARPO phone line this week. A very nice woman called about an intact male Pit Bull or Pit Bull mix she found sev. . .
Muttblood update
I am back to my normal self, as the little foundling kitten went home with a friend of Papa M's yesterday. He had been waiting f. . .
Kokomo Pet Expo
The Kokomo Pet Expo is Saturday from 11-4 in, of all places, KOKOMO! I will be there not only with a booth, but doing agility de. . .
I'm a Boy!
I took the foundling to get its shots today at the Indy Pit Crew clinic. I told them I thought the kitten was a girl, but was un. . .
BARK magazine smiling dogs
I'm always surprised that a lot of IP folks are not familiar with BARK magazine, my favorite mag on the planet which bills itsel. . .
OT-Running of the Brides
Our human daughter is getting married in June of 2009 in VA since that's where she lives, her fiance is stationed, his parents l. . .
Look at me now!
Here I am masquerading as a found kitten! This is what the little girl looks like. We put up found posters around the neighborho. . .
Found Tuxedo Kitten
While we were out Cesaring this morning we discovered a loudly meowing kitten up a tree. I told her she could get down safely an. . .
Good news for wolves!
I read this in the paper this AM and received this email today fro the Center for Biological Diversity. If this judge had not ru. . .
CPR and first aid training
I just got this from the promotion person with IVEC.
Animal first aid & CPR training
scheduled for Aug 9 at IVEC
INDIANA. . .
Pet Food redux (disgusting)
This is a follow-up to the earlier pet food discussion. I have mentioned this to a couple of you before, and finally found the i. . .
Echo White Shepherd transport
I guess the attempt last week fell through. I just got this request for cross posting for this Saturday.
We are trying once . . .
"pup" tent for sale
I have a new in the box Instent Dog Haus for sale for any of you who camp with your dogs or need a portable shelter.
"The Inst. . .
IACC meeting 7/9
Wow. It was a very busy meeting and I took a lot of garbled notes, so I will try to hit the highlights here. Several other IP re. . .
transport leg needed
I just got this from a friend who volunteers with Echo White German Shepherd rescue if any of you are available to help transpor. . .
Walking shoes?
Since I have been Cesaring the girls at least twice a day for 30-40 minutes at a time, I find that my preferred shoes for all ac. . .
Lost/found dogs
I had been home less than a half hour when the girls alerted me to a couple of big dogs streaking through my front yard. Of cour. . .
Lost dog near Glendale
A friend of mine's small border collie mix got loose when some fireworks scared him Saturday night. I saw him about 9:30 PM that. . .
ARPO/FIDO dog wash tomorrow
You can get your dog washed and support a great cause tomorrow! Wonderful volunteers from both ARPO and FIDO will be donating th. . .
Plant Party????
Just double-checking about the plant exchange/IP gathering tomorrow afternoon at Garfield Park. In addition to the fun and festi. . .
No Kill interview Redux
Please watch/tape Fox 59 Wednesday AM! Tell all your friends as this will be a wonderful opportunity for people to learn more ab. . .
No Kill interview!!
Please watch/tape Fox 59 Wednesday AM! Tell all your friends as this will be a wonderful opportunity for people to learn more ab. . .
found Schnauzer
A female miniature Schnauzer wandered into the yard of a friend of mine on Saturday. She took her to the vet, as the dog was pre. . .
OT Stimulus Checks
Are we the only people on the planet who have not received stimulus checks yet? My husband's SSN ends in a pretty low number, an. . .
Pet Blessing
I just got this in an email and thought folks might be interested.
"I was asked by CYF to remind everyone of our 1st ever pet
. . .
Marci the Dog Whisperer
With all the site problems I have not had a chance to extol Marci's virtues as a Dog Whisperer. She happened to be in PetSmart o. . .
Rescuers...Get out the kleenex
I have gotten this from several different sources, but didn't see it posted here. It's long but worth it, and totally explains w. . .
Meeting IP friends!
At ARPO adoptions today I got to meet Rocko and Carolina with their respective moms, Erica and Woo! Erica was there auditioning . . .
Cloned dogs
I just watched this video from yesterday's GMA broadcast. A man got DNA from his dog before she died, then later cloned her. He . . .
Mulch alert
I know we have had several mulch posts recently.
My sister just sent this to me, along with info that her dog, Lucy, ate some a. . .
Happy Ending!!!!
I am so happy to report that Farrah the foster not only went for a sleepover at her new family's house, she is now living there . . .
Tribute to Freckles
The late, great Freckles' mom and dad asked me to post the poem that I wrote and read at her memorial service last Saturday.
. . .
Farrah update
Just wanted to give you an update on Farrah the foster dog. Since Papa Muttblood was gone last night and will be gone most of th. . .
new pop-ups
Uh, what's up with the annoying pop-ups that have started flashing across the bottom of this website? One of the things I really. . .
Freckles' memorial
Sorry for the short notice, but I'm not well known for my organizational skills. Tomorrow at 9:30 AM some of us are gathering fo. . .
Rescue update
Our new girl is doing well. I named her Farrah, kind of a play on the word pheremone, which is what got her in this mess to begi. . .
Update on my boyfriends
I have very good news to report. A doctor who was here at the hospital yesterday called a rescue organization who came and picke. . .
OOOPS I did it again
As you can see, I'm not myself again. I am a German Shepherd. I found this beautiful girl this afternoon in front of the hospita. . .
No Kill seminar
Just curious to know what IP peeps will be attending the Move to Act seminar featuring Nathan Winograd on Saturday and Sunday. I. . .
Petlane orders
Today's the last day of the month, and I am closing Kathi Moore's party this evening. If you would like to add anything to the o. . .
Mycotoxin poisoning? MULCH ALERT
I spent yesterday AM at the emergency vet with my friend, Tonya. Her dog, Annabelle, was extremely weak (no lethargy) and unable. . .
Happy Ending for Sophie
My friend, crazy Carolyn, and her wonderful ex-husband (yes, sometimes they can be wonderful) went to meet Sophie, the GSD that . . .
Next IACC Board Meeting
Several people have expressed an interest in attending the next IACC board meeting. It will be held at the facility on S. Hardin. . .
puppy and kitty cams
I forgot to report that one of the things IACC is going to try to do to promote themselves is to have puppy and kitty cams like . . .
IACC Board Meeting
Stacy and I went to the IACC Board meeting last night. I found it very interesting. It was both videotaped and audiotaped, and i. . .
Pampered Pet Reminder
Don't forget about the combined Pampered Chef and Petlane party going on at our beloved site manager's house on Sunday at 4:45. . . .
IACC Board Meeting today
Just wondered if anyone else was planning to go to the Board meeting today between 5:30 and 6:30 at the IACC facility on S. Hard. . .
Petlane in today's Star!
I'm not telling Maddie that I got in the paper this time and she didn't ☺
I was reading the front page of the My Life section. . .
Random thoughts
I saw 2 things in the Indy Star today that I thought were interesting. The first was the "Chuckle" on the inside of page 1. It s. . .
Tuxedo talking?
Happy TnT Tuesday, everybody. Sorry in advance that this is such a long post, but I am fascinated by this behavior. Although I h. . .
No more message alerts?
For the past several days I have gotten messages here, but no alert to my email. I don't always see the messages when I come onl. . .
Pampered Pet Party
Okay...here is the final update on our former site manager's PPP. It is at Kathi's house on 4/20 at 4:45PM. The time has changed. . .
site coordinator?
I am glad to see that the back page of the whatever section they are calling it these days is now devoted to IP, adoptable and n. . .
Kentuckiana Pug Event
I just wanted to remind folks that the Kentuckiana Pug Rescue event is less than a month away! It's in Lebanon, not a bad drive . . .
We're Making a Difference!
There is a letter regarding the UB's protests in this AM's Indy Star from a woman who said she had not been familiar with the at. . .
OT---Gig at the Pig
My rock and roll band, Double Secret Probation, is playing at the Blind Pig in Greenwood Friday night 3/21 from 9P-1A. Would lov. . .
Safe return of 2 escapees
I've had a Grand Adventure today. I went out to join the girls in the yard about 2PM today. They were making a heck of a racket.. . .
Petland expose in Iowa
I have been on an anti-Petland crusade recently after hearing about a possible cover-up of parvo at the Carmel/Westfield Petland. . .
Petlane opportunity
Just a few words about the great business opportunity Petlane has going for a limited time. You can become a Pet Advisor (and wo. . .
Rat Terrier and GSP for adoption
I have gotten emails from 2 friends, one of whom is fostering a purebred, male, German Shorthaired Pointer. Great with other dog. . .
Vet Quandry
I am struggling with the issue of routine vet care for my animals. We have gone to the same vet for 20 years. I like having an e. . .
New toy
I just bought a fun new toy at Walgreen's of all places! It's a big squishy rubber tube with a large tennis ball inside. The dog. . .
email to Star Editor
Here is the context of the email I just shot off to Dennis Ryerson, the Editor of the Indianapolis Star. If all of us could writ. . .
Move to Act No Kill Alternative
The Move to Act efforts to make Indianapolis a No Kill community need your support. There have been so many pieces of bad news r. . .
Microchip Clinic
I don't know if anyone else posted about the MicroChip clinic that Speck's is having (ad to the right of this column). Seems lik. . .
Beverly escaped!
Things have gone SO well all week with Bev and Minnie until this afternoon. I had let them out after they ate and was cleaning u. . .
An extra day bargain!
Since this is Leap Year we all have one extra day to enjoy our pets. That's something to celebrate! Because I feel so strongly a. . .
Channel 6 investigation
I just finished watching Rafael Sanchez' piece on Kritter Heaven. The good news is that the dreadful woman is closing her kennel. . .
crash test video
Since Duchess the IG is having problems riding in the car unrestrained, and Connie mentioned my crash test info, I thought I wou. . .
Bev and Minnie
Just a quick note to assure everyone that Beverly and Minnie are doing fine while their mom is in Florida enjoying the beautiful. . .
Thing a Ma Jig part 2
Several of you mentioned wanting to order the toy that Lady Penelope mentioned a day or 2 ago. I can order several and have them. . .
I got adopted!
Wyatt here, for the last time. NotMyRealMom took me to the ARPO adoptions on Saturday and a nice couple came in and took me to l. . .
Wyatt here!
I'm Wyatt the rescue/foster pup. I've been keeping NotMyRealMom company at home the last 3 days. She's "sick" whatever that mean. . .
HSUS Lobby Day 2/13
This is info from Anne Sterling, Director of the Humane Society of the US for Indiana. This is a VERY important way for us as pe. . .
IndyPaws shirts
Hey, Site Manager...Seeing you in your vibrant blue IP shirt reminded me to check back to see if y'all can get sizes larger than. . .
FIDO build at ACC--risky?
This sounds selfish, but I was going to go build doghouses for FIDO at ACC on Sunday AM, but I have this foster puppy at home, a. . .
Rescue Puppy update
Okay. My picture today is of Wyatt, the foster puppy who is to come home with me tonight after neutering, chipping, and shots. I. . .
Lost in Beech Grove
I just received this from ARPO:
Could you spread the word that I have lost a Pomeranian. I am not sure what time
she ran
. . .
Westminster
I was just reading Kelly's post about how her husband usually goes to bed during Westminster, which is exactly what my husband d. . .
ASPCA Vick report
Here is the last "person" to be sentenced in the Vick case. This link also provides info about the people who helped work on the. . .
Izzy Found!
Izzy, the lost Boxer in the Glendale area, has been found! She wandered home last night, not too much the worse for wear. Thanks. . .
Woo Hoo!
I did it! I filled an entire page of posts with my picture. Those of you who get tired of my ramblings won't have any idea who o. . .
Protest Reminder
This is the latest info from the Puppy Mill protest organizer.
*Date--Saturday February 2nd
Location--Uncle Bill'. . .
Lost Boxer Glendale area
I am posting this for a friend whose roommate's female Boxer, Izzy, got out of the fenced backyard around 6PM last night, Saturd. . .
Wolf training daughter's video!
Some of you may know that my daughter, Megan, is a wolf trainer at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. She just let us know that last su. . .
dog for elderly woman
I haven't gotten on the Petfinder site yet, but wanted to throw this out to the IP peeps who are usually up on appropriate dogs . . .
Farm Bill--very important!
This is where the IP community has a chance to make ourselves heard! Please take a minute to check out the link to the HSUS and . . .
Urgent request
This is from Eddie the Beagle's mom, Amber, who was unable to post on the site this AM.
I can't get this to post, and I thin. . .
restaurants open on Christmas?
Kinda late, I know, but does anyone know of a restaurant on the north or northeast side of Indy that is open on Christmas day? M. . .
Chihuahua resolved!!!!
Hold off on rattling the bushes for a temporary foster home. I sent out a blanket email to a bunch of rescue people I know, as w. . .
Found Chihuahua
|I am going to repost this, as it may have gotten buried with all the pages of posts yesterday, and I am really trying to wrap t. . .
Uncle Bill's pics
Happy Muttblood Monday, everyone! In honor of all the muttblood "designer dog" puppies that came from puppy mills I am sending a. . .
Protest Saturday
The weather is supposed to be getting bad, but please don't let that keep you from joining the peaceful protest at Uncle Bill's . . .
Pet Store protests ^. .^
We all make a lot of written noise on this site about the horrors of puppy mills. Now is the time to demonstrate our true commit. . .
IndyPaws meet and greet
The upcoming event is finally on the calendar under "Events-weekend" and "Grand Openings/Open Houses" It is an opportunity for a. . .
IP Meet and Greet open house
I'm going to bite the bullet and have an informal IndyPaws meet and greet at my house December 8th from 11AM-3PM. Some of us hav. . .
Terre Haute Please save one!l
I got this from a friend. They will have to euthanize some of them by tomorrow due to space issues. If any of you live out that . . .
animal ophthamology
I just got this post from a vet friend of mine and thought it was interesting.
(http://www.veterinaryvision.com/See.htm) . . .
HSUS presentation
Chase and Blitzen's mom and I attended a seminar last night presented by the Humane Society of the United States. It was about h. . .
Am I being silly?
This is sort of off topic. I met my new PCP yesterday. I switched to her because a friend had had a very unusual condition diagn. . .
Found Dog!
A friend just called to say that she has a young (1-2 years) neutered male dog that just showed up at her home in the vicinity o. . .
Fall Fur Fest
A big thank you to Old National Bank in Greenwood for hosting the Fall Fur Fest! It was so much fun, and appeared to be very wel. . .
Basset Hall!
Did you Bassets know that you have your very own place in Colonial Williamsburg? It's called Basset Hall, and it is where the Ro. . .
adorable adoptable Beagle
I worked at ARPO on Saturday. They have a new purebred Beagle, looks to be a 15", named Shiloh. He showed up on the doorstep of . . .
About Me: Born and raised by wolves, I have learned to adapt to humankind except for anything involving domestic activity for which I lack any ability or interest whatsoever
Nicknames: Dog Yenta, Nellie Olsen, Doggerel
My Motto: Have a good time all the time
Likes: dogs in general, people who care about their animals, singing, Johnny Depp, The Closer.
Pet-peeves: stupid people, rude people, entitled people, bad grammar, poor spelling, people who are mean to animals, talking on the phone
Best Tricks: I can't tell you that
Favorite Activities: training dogs, helping place dogs in forever homes, playing dress up, shopping
Favorite Food: ice cream, cookies
Favorite Toy: MINI Cooper
Favorite Walk: To the freezer to get some Edy's French Silk ice cream
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