Connie
Home: Carmel, IN
Gender: Female
Indy Humane Poster Pooch contest
Batman and Condor have a friendly rivalry going to see which one of them can get the most votes in IndyHumane's Poster Pooch con. . .
IndyPaws stuff at Indy Humane today
The Humane Society of Indianapolis is having a special event today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the IndyHumane parking lot. Tully B. . .
Going in a new direction in 2010
I've decided to go in a new direction in my training in 2010. For three years I've been participating in Schutzhund with Batman . . .
Sam & Gretal find a home
Sam and Gretal are two older dogs who came to the Humane Society after their owner had to go to assisted living. The dogs were v. . .
Lost dog 126 & Keystone: Carmel
Below is an email I got from an animal rescue in Illinois. They placed a dog with a family in Carmel and the dog slipped its col. . .
agility clubs
Besides Pawsitive Partners does anyone know of other agility clubs with indoor training facilities? I am looking for something c. . .
FIDO & HSI: Digital cameras needed
If you get a new digital camera for Christmas, but your old one is still working fine, please consider donating it to FIDO or HS. . .
Found dog: black terrier looking
My friends found a male black terrier looking dog on Dec. 12 near 75th and Hague Road. It is a male.
Here is a link to the p. . .
The downside of bumper stickers
The back of my van is covered in bumper stickers and magnets all touting my thoughts on animal welfare.
I was in a grocery s. . .
Steve HSI cat is still OK
I know some people on here are fans of Steve, who was featured on the Kitty Cam.
Steve is still fine and all the FIV positiv. . .
Help Prince Charming find a home
OK, I spent the day editing video of Prince Charming and my friend Nina wrote a dazzling PetFinder description for him.
But,. . .
so far so good
Batman and Prince have now met. Right now both are curled up on the couch with me, which isn't leaving me much room.
Poor Pr. . .
Press release re: HSI Cats
Humane Society of Indianapolis provides intensive care to 101 cats affected by virus.
Humane Society of Indianapolis she. . .
Update on HSI cats
HSI veterinarians spent yesterday talking to vets at universities about the calici virus currently affecting cats at HSI.
It. . .
Remembering Valor
I don't know how many of you saw the news reports about Valor, the poor pitbull found on Guion road on Friday. The dog was broug. . .
Sam & Gretal need a friend
Sam and Gretal are two middle aged shepherdy looking dogs at the Humane Society of Indianapolis. They have spent all of their li. . .
Pet Fest Saturday in Lebanon
There is a Pet Fest on Oct. 31 in Lebanon at the Kern Kirtley & Herr Elevator. Our dog club, White River Working Dog Club, will . . .
Cat training demonstration at HSI
My good friend Melissa is making her cat training debut at the Humane Society of Indianapolis on Nov. 21. Melissa is show people. . .
Dogs & Cats not "Green"
OK, here is an article sure to raise your blood pressure. Basically, it says dogs and cats have huge carbon footprints (more tha. . .
Mini horse and Donkey found
I just heard from my friend Nancy. She went into her barn earlier this evening and found her mini donkey and pony back in their . . .
OT: Passing of my mom
As some of you know from reading Batman's posts, I've been spending a lot of time at my mom's house. She had breast cancer 10 ye. . .
attention beagle lovers
There is a super sweet Beagle at the Humane Society of Indianapolis named Gracie who needs $175 in sponsorship money to have a t. . .
Nuvo article on Doug Rae
Nuvo ran what I thought was a very balanced article on what's going on with Doug Rae and Indianapolis Animal Care and Control.
. . .
update on Scampers
Well, little Scampers had quite the belly full of worms, plus she has coccidia.
But, she is feeling SO much better already. . . .
Elvis finds a home
Elvis was adopted today. Sadly, I wasn't there so I don't know anything about the people who got him. I know the people I met on. . .
Working with Puppy Mill dogs
For the first time I've gotten first hand exposure to some dogs that came from what most people would call a puppy mill.
The . . .
Chinese Cresteds
One of the two Chinese Crested dogs we got in at the Humane Society of Indianapolis has made it onto the floor.
I first met . . .
Chippers finds a family
Chippers found his family tonight. He became besotted with a 10-year-old girl who wants to grow up someday and work with dogs. S. . .
Lots of doggie snot
I took Condor swimming on Sunday. Monday when I got home from work I found him covered with snot and sounding congested. I was t. . .
Agility training opportunity
A friend of mine and I are going to host an informal agility training session this Sunday, Aug. 9 at 5 p.m. The location is near. . .
A doggie rant
So, dealing with Chippers has opened my eyes to how people really do "profile" dogs.
If people treated other people the way I. . .
Are you missing your Schnauzer?
There is a lovely miniature schnauzer at HSI. She has a nice cut and appears to have been recently groomed. No chip, no tags, bu. . .
Help Chip find an Agility Home
Chip is so super confident and has such great play drive, that I want to try and find him a sport dog home. I had him out on our. . .
Canary Fighting: truly sad
I just read this story about people arrested for canary fighting. I had no idea canaries would fight to the death. It is so sad.. . .
Dock diving is FUN
I took Condor to a practice session of the Indiana Dock Dog Club and we had a blast. Woo and her husband came too with their dog. . .
Designer Breeds
I've been trying to figure out what Chippers is mixed with and came across the American Canine Hybrid Club. Sheesh! They have a . . .
Scott Newman leaving post
The Indianapolis Star has a story that Scott Newman is leaving as director of Public Safety. Among his duties was overseeing Ind. . .
Dock diving club
I just found out someone has formed a Dock Diving Club in the area and they are having an open practice for any dog of any skill. . .
Condor: a real headache
Last night when we got home from dog training, Condor darn near killed me. I got him out first, as always, then I go and let Bat. . .
Update on Kahn
HSI has received $200 in donations toward helping the Mastiff, Kahn. I posted about him last week. He needs $300 so we can help . . .
Took Condor swimming
I took Condor swimming in the White River today. He absolutely loved it. He got out a few feet from the shore where it got deep . . .
Kahn needs $300 scholarship
Kahn is a bullmastiff at the Humane Society of Indianapolis. Because of his size and his food bowl issues, he needs some serious. . .
HSI needs fosters: lots of kitties
The Humane Society of Indianaplis has a lot off cats and kittens that could use some foster care right now. Most of them have up. . .
Batman has taken years off my life
Batman ran out in front of a truck last night. He didn't get hit, but it was less than inches. The truck, which was going too fa. . .
Thanks
Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has written about Lexie. I'm not sure when I'll get her remains back. They will be . . .
Big influx of dogs at IACC
Indianapolis Animal Care and Control took in 49 dogs yesterday, most are small, but there are also four litters of puppies.
. . .
Saying goodbye to Lexie
Lexie died this week. She was adopted and the day the adopter took her to the vet's office something happened. Speculation at th. . .
Teen charged with mutilating cats
This kid mutilated at least 19 cats! I hope they really do throw the book at him.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/06/15/flori. . .
teaching the art of relaxation
I know Marci has posted about her efforts to teach Charlie to relax. I'm now working on something similar with Batman. Marci ins. . .
Molly McShane was adopted
Molly McShane was adopted from HSI. I had her for two weeks. She was a little fearful. But, she really blossomed. I am glad she . . .
Lexie was returned: again
Poor Lexie. She was adopted on Friday evening and returned Saturday morning. This time it was because she looked like a pit bull. . .
Lexie has her own video
Lexie, my former foster dog, is on an adoption video produced by the Humane Society of Indianapolis! Awww.
http://www.youtube. . .
something is going around
After reading about Francie and some of the other dogs, I thought I would post info from a friend of mine.
Her Doberman had s. . .
My miserable Saturday
Our club's dog trial was this past Saturday. Miserable best describes it. First it rained. The only really hard rain seemed to s. . .
My favorite Dogs at HSI
I created a Facebook page of my favorite dogs currently on the adoption floor at the Humane Society of Indianapolis.
If you . . .
World's oldest dog
The Guiness book of World Records has named the "world's oldest dog.:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/05062009/news/regionalnews/ol. . .
Nuvo article on pit bulls online
Shawndra Miller's story in Nuvo on the proposed pit bull ban is online now.
http://nuvo.net/news/article/banning-bully-breeds. . .
trouble with IP
Is anyone having problems viewing posts on IP? When I come to the site, I see the same messages that were there two days ago, ev. . .
Another councilman for BSL
Mr. Dent, hit "reply to all" on an email to John Aleshire, which included me and about 40 other people, so I assume he will not . . .
The flying Chihuahua
Have any of you been following the story of Tinkerbell, the 6 pound Chihuahua from Michigan who blew away during a windstorm las. . .
I visited Lexie
I visited Lexie last night. She looked great. She remembered all of her tricks and she seemed happy to see me.
I don't know . . .
Woofstock team
While we didn't exactly all find each other at Mutt Strut, we did put together a heck of a team to raise money.
Are any of y. . .
Sad news: Lexie was returned
I just found out Lexie was returned to the Humane Society of Indianapolis. She was the dog I fostered for six months. I am so st. . .
Mutt Strut photos
I didn't take nearly as many photos as I should have at Mutt Strut. I was just too hard to walk, hold leashes, watch where I was. . .
Speaking out on BSL
John Aleshire sent a letter to members of the local media today. I posted it on my website along with a couple of attachments th. . .
Record adoptions for IACC
Here is a link to an Indy Star article about record adoptions over the weekend at IACC.
http://www.indystar.com/article/20090. . .
I created a new blog
I decided that my blog, Save Indiana Animals, no longer fit my needs. I wanted something with more functionality. So, I have cre. . .
Mutt strut Fast approaching
Hello Indy Paw Peeps Mutt Strut Team Members,,
The Indy Paw Peeps team is rockin. We have a lot of members and have raised qu. . .
Nova update
I took Nova to HSI on Thursday. Today I went to visit her. She was doing really well. As a matter of fact, they used her to do d. . .
Speedy's reply to HSI letter
Councilman Michael Speedy sent the following reply to John Aleshire's letter about breed legislation. If anyone would like to re. . .
HSI's letter to the City council
I thought I would share John Aleshire's open letter to the Marion County City County Council. He has given permission for the le. . .
HSI asks "why" to HSUS
John Aleshire, director of HSI, has written a letter to Wayne Parcell, director of HSUS. I found it very interesting. It is aski. . .
Importance of Socialization
The last two months I've been working a lot with dogs at HSI and some with dogs at IACC.
What I'm finding is there are a lot. . .
Kudos to Stephanie & Marcie
Both Stephanie and Marcie received Kudos last night at the Indianapolis Animal Care and Control Board meeting. Marcie for her sh. . .
birthdays
Today Condor is six months old! He is growing like a weed. He got his big boy bark about 3 weeks ago and he delights in trying i. . .
Kitty Cam HSI
Did you notice they put up a sign on the Kitty Cam at HSI saying which cat they are showing? I'm hoping they can get the dog cam. . .
See all sides of 'puppy mill' bill
There is no doubt the legislation dubbed the Puppy Mill bill in the Indiana legislature has cause a lot of controversy. I hear i. . .
Paw Peeps Mutt Strut update
The Indy Paw Peeps Mutt Strut team has now raised $665 for the Humane Society of Indianapolis! GOOOO TEAAMMMM.
HSI is still . . .
Nova and Batman played
I let Nova and Batman interact tonight and it was great. Nova was fine with Batman. Because I heard she had issues playing with . . .
the Puppy Mill bill
The Puppy Mill bill (HB 1468) has undergone a lot of changes. It just came out of the senate last week. As of March 31, here is . . .
Finally home
We just got home from a three-day dog training trip to Nashville, Tenn. I am exhausted. The dogs are truly exhausted. I bought t. . .
tired dogs
I have the dogs at a training seminar in Tennessee and I don't have to worry about any of them barking and waking up other peopl. . .
Lexie gets her family
Lexie went home tonight. She now has a boy of the teenaged variety and a mom. They both seemed to adore her and Lexie really bon. . .
Everyone: Paws crossed for Lexie
Someone has placed an adoption hold on Lexie! That means they have 24 hours to come back and get her. I know not all of the hold. . .
3 roosters, 2 hens: IACC
I took a look at the roosters and hens at Indianapolis Animal Care and Control tonight. They are of the Rhode Island Red variety. . .
Huge Thank You: Angie's List
I just delivered about 500-600 pounds of dog and cat food to Indianapolis Animal Care and Control thanks to the wonderful people. . .
I only look at the dog
I took Condor to see Dr. Haverkos, the chiropractor I use for the dogs, tonight, just for a check up (Condor is fine). As I was . . .
Oprah puppy dies of parvo
Did you see that one of the two cocker spaniels Oprah adopted died of Parvo? The one on her show is still alive, at least from w. . .
Did Batman see a ghost?
On Sunday, I was visiting my mom and went into the house that used to be home to her antique mall. She and her business partner . . .
Never been so happy I feed raw
After volunteering the last few months at both IACC and HSI, I am SO glad we feed our dogs a raw diet.
Cleaning up all the s. . .
Parakeet, hamster or chicken?
For those of you who are into small creatures Indianapolis Animal Care and Control has two parakeets, eight hamsters and four ro. . .
Sweet Amy facing surgery
My former foster dog, Amy, AKA Lump of Love, is facing surgery. You may remember that last year she was attacked while she and h. . .
Pig and Pony love new home
Jody and I took the pig and the miniature horse from IACC this afternoon to their new home. The pig really did NOT want to go. S. . .
Finn, the dobie, gets a home
Finn, the high drive doberman at HSI got a really good home. He found a family who has doberman experience. They are absolutely . . .
Pig & Pony have a ride!
The pig and pony now have a ride! Thanks to Jody on IndyPaws. We are going to go on Saturday afternoon and pick them up. They sh. . .
I need a truck
OK, so the pig and the pony from IACC have a home in Knightstown. But the couple only has a car. Does anyone have a truck or liv. . .
Letter to the editor: HB 1468
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090304/OPINION01/903040322&s=TimeStampDescending&page=1. . .
Pig and Pony may have a home
Keep your paws crossed, but I may have found a home for the pig and pony at IACC. One of my co-workers has a small farm and rais. . .
Why did you choose your pet?
I've been working with some of the animals at both HSI and IACC and I've decided I need to get a better feel for how people deci. . .
awesome doberman at HSI
I worked with Finn last night at the Humane Society of Indianapolis. He is a doberman, about 1 year old.
He is truly a great . . .
check out Chico and Woofie
Go to www.indyhumane.org, click on adoptable dogs and scroll down to the bottom. Check out the white pit mixes (and Shar pei Sta. . .
IP Team Mutt Strut update
The Indy Paw Peeps Mutt Strut team has raised $230 so far! I upped our team goal to $500, as I feel confident we can now achieve. . .
Anyone going to IACC today?
I need to find out the gender of both the Shetland pony and the pot bellied pig. I have someone who might be interested in the p. . .
The power of volunteers
So many volunteers showed up today at IACC that some serious work got done. Well over half the dogs got outside today and were w. . .
Photo of pony and pig
I posted photos of the Shetland pony and the pot bellied pig available for adoption at IACC on my blog. They are SO cute.
htt. . .
Need a pig or pony?
There is a nice shetland pony and a potbellied pig at IACC. The pony is young, probably under 1 year. It may be a shetland/mini . . .
Got hay? Horses at IACC
Wow, I had NO idea there was a barn on the IACC property. I just had the most DELIGHTFUL time. I spent more than two hours in th. . .
Indy Paw Peeps Mutt Strut team
OK, I have now officially formed the Indy Paw Peeps Mutt Strut Team! I gave us a goal of $300, which we should be able to reach . . .
Mutt Strutt Team
Would anyone be interested in forming an IndyPaws team for the Mutt Strutt? I would be happy to form it if others want to join. . . .
HSI helping Rushville shelter
Even though HSI stopped its policy of taking out of county dogs last year, they are helping in the emergency at the Rushville An. . .
Rushville shelter needs Help ASAP
This is from my friend Jamie in Rushville:
The Rushville Animal Shelter is in dire need of help. Our Kennel drains have froze. . .
Pet updates
OK, so it has been a hell of a week (make that month).
So, let's review:
Condor stretches a ligament in a hind leg and for . . .
have you lost your maltipoo?
There is a wonderful male maltese/poodle mix at IACC. He is housebroken. Seems well trained. Very friendly, found as a stray, bu. . .
more holding leashes
I went to the Westfield Petsmart today to help with the IACC adoptions. We had Humprhey, a 6 year old shepherd mix and two puppi. . .
A box of puppies
One of my co-workers called me and said the guy who rents their apartment was walking his dog this afternoon and found a box of . . .
HB 1468 passes out of the House
House Bill 1468 passed out of the Indiana House by a vote of 80 to 14. I watched it online. It was really interesting. I took a . . .
HSI gives 2500 lbs of food to IACC
The Humane Society of Indianapolis has been able to donate 2,500 pounds of dog food to IACC, it will be delivered tomorrow. I al. . .
HB 1468: friends on opposite sides
Indiana bill 1468 is the first time I've had good friends on opposite sides of an issue.
I am against any animal living in c. . .
Can I foster under HB 1468
I have some serious concerns about HB 1468 and I realize that is not going to make me a very popular person.
But, In Article . . .
Updates on HB 1468
For those of you following the saga of HB 1468, the mandatory microchipping, the calculator for proper square footage of kennels. . .
Vet says not to worry too much
I took Batman to the vet just for my own peace of mind. He said it could be months, even years and the plastic could stay in his. . .
Batman update
Thanks for everyone who has inquired about how the Bat is doing. He seems fine, but the fate of the plastic casing off the 2 pou. . .
Batman did a bad thing
OK, Batman is shortening my life with stress, not lowering my blood pressure. While I was gone today he got a 2-pound tube of Br. . .
leash holding is hard!
I know some of you go to pet adoptions on a weekly basis. Yesterday was the first day I went to one. Heavens, that is so much ha. . .
An awesome Valentine's
Curt gave me the best Valentine's Day present ever! He came to the Petsmart in Westfield and spent 4 hours holding dog leashes w. . .
Need drivers to Westfield
Adam does not have anyone lined up yet who can transport dogs from IACC to Westfield tomorrow (Saturday). He said there are now . . .
OT: Don't you hate it when. ...
I'm at the gas station and Condor has decided to try out his newly discovered "Big Boy" bark and its driving me nuts. So, I open. . .
Playing favorites
OK, I admit it, I am playing favorites at IACC. I am in love with Jasper, the Australian Cattle Dog, and I have become obsessed . . .
Help hold dogs: IACC
I got an email from Adam Garrett. Indianapolis Animal Care and Control needs helpers for adoption events at PetSmart this weeken. . .
Using Facebook for adoptions
OK, this just astounded me. A friend of mine who lives in Indianapolis has FOUR people vying for her latest foster dog. I asked . . .
Sometimes Batman amazes me
I swear Batman really does know what I'm thinking or saying.
I often let him and Condor out in the back yard together. Condo. . .
Updates on HB 1468
OK, I finally got to see the language in question for the puppy mill additions and some of the cruelty language to HB 1468. Unfo. . .
A day of legislating
Well, my first experience at lobbying was less than stellar. I went to what was billed as the Humane Lobby Day. It was something. . .
ignoring inflamatory posts
I'm just throwing out some comments. But, I find the best way to deal with people who constantly post unsubstantiated informatio. . .
Westminster update
I just checked the Westminster site and sadly, it does not look as if Brad Phifer made it to the next round. Although I am sure . . .
My interview with Doug Rae
I spent two hours with Doug Rae yesterday. I really enjoyed our time and I think he is going to be an excellent leader at IACC. . . .
5 bassets and a labrador
I was talking to Doug Rae yesterday, the new administrator at IACC, and he and his wife have five basset hounds and a lab! All r. . .
training for needles
I spoke with Laura who owns Canines in Action and she gave me some advice on how to train a dog to not freak out so much at the . . .
Thank you Mama T
Mama T and Ernest have been trying to find a home for Lexie. Robin had someone, but they got turned off by the adoption criteria. . .
Lexie did not like the vet
I took Lexie to the vet to update her shots before she goes to the Humane Society of Indianapolis next week. She did great meeti. . .
summary of Puppy Mill language
OK, Defend the Dogs actually put out information about what the proposed language for the Puppy Mill bill will say.
Here is . . .
IACC kennel manager posted
The position of Kennel Manager has now been posted online if you know anyone who would want to apply.
Here is the link.
ht. . .
Inflection and tone
This past week our dog club started rotating the dogs through all the members during obedience work so that each dog could work . . .
adopting Lexie
I am officially adopting my foster dog Lexie, although I am not keeping her.
It turns out that due to insurance issues I cou. . .
IACC volunteer orientation was fun
21 people turned out for the volunteer orientation meeting tonight at Indianapolis Animal Care and Control. Several of those peo. . .
Is Cropping/docking torture?
Here is another law I picked up on one of the many yahoo groups I'm on. I have a harder time on this as I'm not sure how I feel . . .
Sport dog view: HSUS bills
While I'm not saying I agree with everything in the following post, I thought I would throw this out to IndyPaws people. There a. . .
Reminder: IACC orientation Feb. 4
Anyone interested in volunteering or learning more about volunteer opportunities at Indianapolis Animal Care and Control is invi. . .
DDB needs transport help
The Indiana chapter of Dogs Deserve Better (anti chanining society) needs help transporting two dogs on Saturday.
Two pit mi. . .
IACC Volunteer orientation Feb. 4
I spoke with Adam Garrett at IACC and he has set aside Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. for volunteer orientation for anyone who wan. . .
Can you foster until Feb. 5?
IACC has several dogs going out on the next Canine Express. They need fostered so they can free up kennel space and to help ensu. . .
Record adoption weekend HSI
The Humane Society of Indianapolis adopted out 39 animals on Saturday, which is a one day record for the shelter! Way to go HSI.. . .
Learn more about Doug Rae
I am astounded by the comments on some of the IACC posts here on IndyPaws. Several of them seem to have turned into personal att. . .
IACC needs foster families
I decided to send Doug Rae an email and see what’s going on at IACC. He sent me a long, detailed and very courteous response. . . .
Condor seems better
Condor seems to be improving. I may not have to max out my credit card with an orthopedic surgeon after all. He is starting to p. . .
Walking the dogs at IACC
So, I finally made it to IACC to do some volunteer work last week. I walked dogs for about 3 hours. I loved it. I also know that. . .
Possible ripped Achilles tendon
It turns out Condor may have ripped his achilles tendon. I took him tonight to the veterinary/chiropractor I use for Batman. He . . .
Is your dog on the BSL list?
This is a listing of 75 dogs tracked by the Responsible Dog Owners Of The Western States (RDOWS) that have been banned or restri. . .
taking the dogs for a walk
Darn! I just took Batman and Lexie for a walk and they were SO excited they almost dragged me. If I had a sled I would have a go. . .
No home for Lexie
Well, it appears Lexie's chance at a home has fallen through. I haven't heard from the couple since Friday. My guess is they fou. . .
Did anyone go to last IACC meeting
I was in Pennsylvania last week at a convention so I had to miss the IACC meeting. It was Doug Rae's first appearance.
Did a. . .
IACC needs foster parents
Another email I got from Darcie Kurtz. I am posting it here in case anyone can help.
Dear Animal Advocates,
If you ar. . .
HSI needs towels, washing machine
This is from my email.
Dear friends,
I am settling into my new role at the Humane Society of Indianapolis and am loving it h. . .
Friend looking for a kitten
This is from a friend of mine. She would make an excellent cat parent.
I'm looking for a short-medium haired kitten (male or . . .
Close, but no cigar
Well our second attempt at the Open qualifying score didn't work either. We missed qualifying by 5 points. But, we did at least . . .
The best of times/worst of times
So, we NQed our first attempt at the CDSP Open we went to today. But, Little Bat he did SO good at the Send Away, which is what . . .
Getting ready for a road trip
Good grief, I had no idea getting two dogs ready to go away for only two nights would be such a chore! Good thing I don't go to . . .
Those training blues
I signed Batman up for the St. Huberts trial in Lafayette Saturday and Sunday. Right now I have an 80/20 retrieve (80 percent of. . .
Remebering Deoge
A fund has been set up to help offset court costs for the family of Deoge. He is the 11-year-old German Shepherd/Lab mix shot an. . .
Yeah for Pet Supplies Plus
This is from Pet Shop Puppies
We are very excited to tell you about something new in the fight against puppy mills in Indiana. . .
anyone trialing Lafayette Jan. 3-4
I am entering the CDSP/APDT trial in Lafayette Jan. 3-4. Is anyone else going? I'm going to try for Batman's first leg in Open. . . .
sleep deprivation
I now remember why I had a No Puppies rule. Condor goes out about every three hours during the night. I am exhausted. Condor how. . .
Agility training recommendation?
I am looking for someone to train agility with for me and Batman. I want a group that is just out for fun, not a seriously compe. . .
IACC meeting tonight
According to an article in the Indianapolis Star, three people will be interviewed tonight during the public portion of the IACC. . .
David Bash out on IACC board
I just found out over the weekend that David Bash is to be replaced on the advisory board of Indianapolis Animal Care and Contro. . .
Star story on the dog that was shot
The Star finally wrote a story about the dog that was shot in November by police officers.
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.. . .
Police officers kill Indy dog
Did anyone see the stories about the dog that was shot nine times by police who were serving a warrant? I never saw it show up i. . .
what I want for Christmas
This year I'm asking everyone who has me on their gift list to either donate to an animal welfare cause or to buy me something f. . .
ARGGGG: training frustrations
OK, it is 2.5 weeks before our club dog trial and today Batman decided it was no longer fun to retrieve the wooden dumbbell. I w. . .
The cat who meowed too much
John Aleshire was telling me about a young cat that was recently returned to HSI after it had been adopted. The reason for its r. . .
rumors
I just got an email from John Aleshire from the Humane Society of Indianapolis. He says someone is spreading a rumor that no sta. . .
Face Book page for fosters
I created a Face Book page called Adopt Don't Shop for a Pet. If you have a foster animal (and if you have a Face Book account) . . .
Sue Sternberg lecture
I attended a two-day lecture conducted by Sue Sternberg Friday and Saturday. The first day of the seminar depressed me so much I. . .
Lunch with John Aleshire
I had lunch with John Aleshire, the Executive Director at HSI, last Monday.
I really, really like what he has done and what . . .
become a veterinarian
I just saw a story on CareerBuilder.com about the top 10 jobs to get making $80,000 or more. One of them was veterinarian. Here . . .
IACC meeting moved to City/county
I have just learned that tomorrow’s ACC board meeting (Wednesday, Nov 12th) will be in the public assembly room at the City Co. . .
Editorial in Indy Star
Did you all see the Editorial in the Indianapolis Star about tightening regulations on "dangerous" breeds?
http://www.indyst. . .
Pit bulls in the news
Not sure if you saw the recent articles on pit bull attacks in the area. A Muncie (or Anderson, now I can't remember) man was ki. . .
I'm back
I'm finally back on IndyPaws! I'm sorry to have been away for so long. Thank you to everyone who has posted or asked about my mo. . .
Oct. 8 IACC meeting
Well between running my mom's antique mall during the Parke County covered Bridge Festival and running mom to her various doctor. . .
More positive changes at HSI
While the news in the Indianapolis Star about the new allegations at IACC is depressing; John Aleshire sent me an email this aft. . .
Speaking for those who are silent
One of the most powerful speeches I've seen came on Sept. 10 at the IACC meeting from a man who was silent. Wayne Arnold is deaf. . .
Jackies hunting snakes
On K 9-5 they are showing jack russels keeping snakes from leaving Guam. The snakes are not native and they killed all the birds. . .
More on IACC
I posted my notes on the grievance portion of the IACC meeting on my blog. I also posted links to the reports filed by the inve. . .
city to seek professional
Wow, I think someone is reading our posts. This was just posted on the Star website:
City seeks professional to run animal sh. . .
Steve Talley resigns
Check out the IndyStar.com. Steve Talley, Administrator at Indianapolis Animal Care and Control resigned this morning!
The mo. . .
Someone called the police
Well, evidently, our bark collars aren't doing such a great job. Today when I got home there was a notice in the door from the p. . .
Anybody have room for a foster?
I got a plea from Our Little Bit 'o Heaven in Martinsville asking if anyone has room to foster Hershey.If you can help, contact . . .
IACC grievance hearing update
The grievance hearing for Indianapolis Animal Care and Control is this Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 4:30 p.m.
There has been a cha. . .
Paw Prints day in Lebanon
The weather looks great for Saturday for the dog event in Lebanon at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Kelly will be here with Jerse. . .
Stacy featured on No Kill Nation
Stacy was doing such an awesome job with her foster kittens, that I went to her house and interviewed her for the website The No. . .
site for child/dog saftey
Since I'm now doing the dog/child safety talk at my Paw Prints at the Farm World Expo event on Saturday I've been researching in. . .
What were they thinking?
I've decided there could be a novel in Craig's List. It is at least good for one truly "what were they thinking" post a day.
. . .
OT: antiquing on Thursday
If any of you are at loose ends tomorrow and have an antique/collectible you want appraised, Tim Luke of the TV show Cash in You. . .
dogs die in ACC truck in Houston
HOUSTON Eight dogs died last week after a city animal control officer who had picked up the animals left them in a truck without. . .
The people of Craig's List
I swear, I had no idea there were so many totally irresponsible people who had pets in this world. The Pet's section of Craig's . . .
check out the haircut
Check out the dog on the HSI doggie cam! What a haircut.. . .
IACC grievance: investigators hired
Joan Isaacs and Karen Jensen were hired on Aug. 28 by the Indianapolis Animal Care and Control Advisory Board to look into a gri. . .
Website for mutts
USA Today had an article about a new website for mutts. Here is a link to the article.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/20. . .
Calling all Foster dog people
For anyone who has a foster dog ready for adoption: Please feel free to bring your dog to the Boone County Fairgrounds on Sept. . . .
See your IP friends Sept . 6
I am making my debut as a dog event coordinator on Saturday, Sept. 6 in Lebanon at the Boone County Fairgrounds. It's a long sto. . .
OT: Face Book
I just made a Face Book profile last week and now I need friends! So, if you have a face book account, look me up (Connie Swaim). . .
Fosters, send me your stories
Thinking about Foster Fridays made me think I should promo all the Foster animals on Indy Paws on my blog.
So, if you have a. . .
Craig's List Scam
I don't look at Craig's list. It seems too depressing. But, one of my co-workers surfs the Pets section daily. She found a bullm. . .
1,000 dogs rescued in West Virginia
I'm pasting a link to a press release about 1,000 dogs that were found at a puppy mill in West Virginia. Most of them were dachs. . .
Esmerleda, the aussie
We've been keeping Esmerelda for the past two weeks. Technically, she is Curt's son's dog, but he is at college so his mom kept . . .
Lexie's new Pet Finder Profile
Lexie's Pet Finder profile has been updated. So, if anyone wants to pass around her info, here it is.
http://www.petfinder.co. . .
AB 1634 is DEAD in California
For the last year, the California state legislature has been looking at legislation that would require mandatory spay and neuter. . .
Astrolgy and the right pet
OK, for people who just like strange, but fun things. Here is a link to a site that tells you what the right dog breed is for yo. . .
Lexie finished school
Lexie finished her dog obedience classes tonight. I was so happy. She changed remarkably over the six weeks. The first day she s. . .
Language of dogs seminar
I just found out about a seminar in Indianapolis on Sept. 20. It is about a topic near and dear to my heart: understanding dog b. . .
IACC meeting information now posted
I finally got all the information I could about the Aug. 13 board meeting at Indianapolis Care and Control posted on my blog. Du. . .
IACC: All we need is love
I woke up this morning singing, "All we need is love, da da da da, All we need is love, Love is all we need."
That was the t. . .
Fox 59 has broadcast online
For anyone who wants to see the piece Fox 59 did on the Grievance filed against Indianapolis Animal Care and Control, you can se. . .
News coverage of IACC grievance
The Indianapolis Star has a story in today's issue about the grievance filed against Indianapolis Animal Care and Control. It sh. . .
Adam G. at IACC needs our help
Adam, the volunteer coordinator at Indianapolis Animal Care and Control, needs help finding a foster home for a dog between Aug. . .
Grievance filed against IACC
A letter of grievance has been filed against Indianapolis Animal Care and Control. I am pasting a press release about it below. . . .
Hundreds of dogs
FIDO (Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outdoors) did an outreach program today at 30th St. and Dearborn. We did vaccinations, flea t. . .
Amazing first aid tips
I went to IVEC today and took a five hour course on pet first aid and pet CPR. It was amazing. Absolutely the best money I've ev. . .
catching a duck
I am animal sitting for a friend who has dogs, cats, horses, ducks and geese. Luckily, everyone but the dogs are fairly self suf. . .
Meet Luke
I got an email from my friends at the Rushville Animal Shelter. They are desperately trying to find either a rescue, foster fami. . .
New profile for Amy, former foster
Beth has put up a profile of Amy, my former foster dog. You can see how badly she was attacked! Poor old girl. Beth reports she . . .
Reward: $1,500 for cat killers
Thanks to a generous donation to the Hamilton County Humane Society, the reward for information leading to convictions in the ca. . .
Advice: Dog won't potty in yard
I just got a call from the people who adopted Amy, my former foster lump of love. Amy was attached by a dog last week. She is fi. . .
Cats killed in Cicero
Four cats were brutally killed in Cicero on Monday. Here is a link to the story:
http://www.county29.net/cms2/index.php?option=. . .
My interview with John Aleshire
I interviewed John Aleshire, the new executive director of the Humane Society of Indianapolis today. I posted that interview on . . .
new director for HSI?
The Indianapolis Business Journal is reporting that John Aleshire, current director of Little Red Door, has been named the new d. . .
IACC response: dog & kitten
Indianapolis Animal Care and Control has now concluded its investigation into whether or not animal neglect or cruelty occurred . . .
Best Friends Verizon protest
Best Friends has organized a petition for Verizon as well as provided numerous contacts for you to email if you want to comment . . .
Indianapolis No Kill petition
Dear Friends,
Over 11,000 cats and dogs were killed in Indianapolis shelters using taxpayer dollars last year. Most of t. . .
Coyote penning
Sometimes I find out about things I absolutely never knew existed. I just got an email saying the Natural Resources Commission i. . .
What must the neighbors think?
I have to wonder what the people in the neighborhood think about me walking around training the dogs.
Last night I started u. . .
IACC desperate for foster home
I got an email from Adam at IACC and they are in desperate need of an immediate foster home for a black lab mix that is having p. . .
School and my day with FM
Today I had Foster Mom all to myself. That silly Bat dog is still on a camping trip somewhere. He complained so much about not h. . .
Best Friends urging Obama to adopt
This is from the Best Friends email alerts.
Dear Members and Friends,
You probably heard in the news that Senator Obama h. . .
IACC stats for June
According to the website Indy No Kill Initiative(www.indynokill.org): “Out of the 1,799 animals that came into IACC in June, 1. . .
Defend the Dogs rally: photos
I posted two different blog posts on the Defend the Dogs rally. The one entitled Defend the Dogs rally also has photos. www.save. . .
Comments on Indy Star
The Indianapolis Star has a short article up on the Defend the Dog protest. They say a longer article will be up tomorrow. I mad. . .
food after defend the dog protest
I don't know about the rest of you, but protesting makes me hungry. I plan on eating lunch somewhere downtown after the protest . . .
Kudos HSI
The Humane Society of Indianapolis has actually put some interesting things that help animals on their website. www.indyhumane.o. . .
helping feral cats
Last Sunday I helped spay/neuter 59 feral cats. I was helping the Feral Cat Bureau of Indiana. It was so rewarding. Besides fost. . .
Therapy dog evaluations
Batman and I are going to try for a Therapy Dog certificate. Here is the info if you think you and your dog wan to give it a sho. . .
Costa Rica dog: Fact or fiction
Since the story about the dog starved in the name of art in Costa Rica comes up here from time to time, I wanted to post this li. . .
Ruth Holladay's blog
Don't know if any of you have read any of Ruth Holladay's blog, but it is a great website. She recently interviewed Warran Patit. . .
Shirts for Defend Dog Rally
Just a thought, but I decided to get an anti-puppy mill t-shirt to wear on July 9 for the Defend the Dogs rally in Indianapolis.. . .
Lexie's first Monon walk
I took Lexie on her first walk along the Monon today. She did so great. I've walked her around the neighborhood a few times and . . .
Blue Skies thiking for HSI
I posted the what would happen in "Connie's World" for HSI on my blog at www.saveindianaanimals.blogspot.com
I hope people ta. . .
Salmonella and dogs
OK, there was another post (which was definitely not stupid!!! :) about whether dogs get salmonella and if it is like what peopl. . .
official HSI press release
Here is a copy of the Humane Society of Indianapolis press release. Also, major story on Indystar.com
Contact: David Horth, B. . .
Martha Boden has resigned!
It was announced late this afternoon that Martha Boden, CEO of the Humane Society of Indianapolis has resigned!
Here is a lin. . .
story on Pit Bull Attack
Did anyone see the story about the pit bull that turned on its owner in Greensburg? I hate it when I see these stories. Everyone. . .
THANKS for always being there
Just wanted to thank everyone here who is also so supportive. I was so worried (and still am) about little Batman. It made me fe. . .
Frustrations in adopting a dog
I now know why people buy animals. It may be easier than adopting. As you may guess, I'm a strong advocate for adopting a shelte. . .
Puppy Mill Protest On the Circle
I got this from the Puppy Mill protest email. Note, this is on a Wednesday. I am on vacation starting that Thursday, so I'm goin. . .
Trip the veterinary ER
Batman took 10 years off my life last night. He had some kind of episode. I don't know what because by the time we got to the ER. . .
Comments that make me mad
I don't know why I let the comments of uninformed people upset me, but I do.
Last night I took Lexie on her first big walk. . . .
A Triple Play - ARPO, etc.
Batman and I had quite the day on Saturday. We started at 8 a.m. in Broad Ripple Park at the ARPO Olympics, then headed to Beach. . .
IACC board meeting
I attended the June 11 Indianapolis Animal Care and Control meeting. I wrote up my notes and put them on my blog if anyone wants. . .
Visit with Amy Foster Dog
I went to visit Amy, my LUMP OF LOVE former foster dog. She is loving her new home and her new dog parents absolutely adore her.. . .
ARPO Olympics Saturday
Is anyone going to the ARPO Olympics on Saturday? It sounds like a lot of fun.
http://www.adoptarpo.org/images/2008_Dog_Olymp. . .
Uncle Bills Protests Saturday
Demonstration Information: June 14th
* Location--Uncle Bill's Pet Center
14061 Mundy Drive Fishers, IN.
Time-- 12:00 to . . .
ARPO/FIDO dog wash
ARPO and FIDO are teaming up for a dog wash!
Join Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside (F.I.D.O.) on Sunday June 29th at two . . .
photos: Martinsville dog rescue
I posted photos of the Martinsville dog rescue on my blog. The lady in white comforting the dogs is Kris, Deuce and Francie's mo. . .
My dog from Martinsville
Here is the link to Lexie's profile on Petfinder. I love this dog. She is super energetic. Unfortunately, we still have Tyler's . . .
Back from Martinsville
Curt and I just got back around 9 p.m. from Martinsville. Wow. I will never again look at people pulling a boat load of belongin. . .
Urgent help needed in Martinsville
This is a post from Indiana Rescue. Curt and I are heading down soon. I just called, they need people who can take large dogs. A. . .
Can early spay/neuter hurt?
I've been reading some recently about how spaying and neutering is being done at younger and younger ages. When I got my first d. . .
Scales and Tails in photos
I posted some photos I took at the Scales and Tails at the Indiana State Museum on my blog. www.saveindianaanimals.blogspot.com.. . .
Sad news: re Sophia
I had to have Sophia put down today. It turned out she had thyroid cancer, which is why she was having so much trouble with the . . .
Meeting at Scales and Tails
Some of us are going to try and meet up at Scales and Tails on Saturday. Anyone who wants to meet should be at the Indianapolis . . .
Prayers for Sophia
I took Sophia to the vet today for a chest X-ray to see what her heart and lungs looked like so we would have a better idea what. . .
Prayers for Sophia
I took Sophia to the vet today for a chest X-ray to see what her heart and lungs looked like so we would have a better idea what. . .
Worries, always worries
I'm the first to admit that I am a constant worrier. Sophia has hypothyroid (not hyper, like I previously posted). She has been . . .
Saving dogs with issues
I posted on my blog (www.saveindiananaanimals.blogspot.com) about Sophia and why she is an example of the No Kill Equation that . . .
Suggestions for Sophia's food
I picked up Sophia last night. Oh my, she is one sad looking dog. She is a very picky eater according to the couple who were fos. . .
Sophia definitely needs someone
OK, check out this link. This is going to be in the "I will so probably regret this" vein.
http://search.petfinder.com/petno. . .
Ohio: state wide pit bull ban
Ohio is actually considering a state wide ban on pit bulls and pit bull like dogs. I just sent an emal to Rep. Yates and told h. . .
Willie the Rottie needs a home
One of the calls I got about fostering is regarding this dog: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/IN379.html
He is an 8 year ol. . .
Fostering and Disease -- worries?
I know some of you foster a lot and more of you know people who foster even more. Are there very many cases of fosters bringing . . .
And then, depression set in
I signed up through Indiana-Paw to be on their Foster Roster. They send out a list of possible foster parents to various shelter. . .
CIRDC at Hamilton Co. Shelter
I've been hearing about CIRDC for the last two weeks but couldn't find anything about it other than rumors so I didn't post anyt. . .
Amy finds a forever home
I just got off the phone with Beth, the woman who has been keeping Amy over the weekend. She and her husband love her and want t. . .
email lists and yahoo groups
Does anyone belong to any good email lists or things like Yahoo Groups? There are hundreds and hundreds of yahoo groups and emai. . .
Foster Amy update
Curt and I took Amy on Friday to the home of a couple who is considering adopting her. They wanted to see how she does with thei. . .
The kennels now look full at HSI
I counted more than 50 dogs on the HSI website today. That's the most I've seen there in months and months! So, their kennels sh. . .
Fund-raising dog wash
I got this notice today and decided someone here might be interested. I feel certain this could be very entertaining. Curt has b. . .
What's for dinner?
If you are like me, you hate that question. So, if you don't know what is for dinner tonight, consider eating at Max and Erma's . . .
pictures from Walking for Dreams
My friend Shawndra took some photos of some of the dogs at the Walking for Dreams event Amy and I did this past Sunday. There is. . .
The Falcon Cam is fixed
Yeah, the Falcon nest box camera is fixed and all four babies are still there and growing like weeds. They all got banded and na. . .
Rottie needs a home
I got the following message from both FIDO and ARPO. A 10 month old rottie needs to find a home ASAP.
Here is the informatio. . .
My Mom, a cat and a mouse
Mom called today to share that her feline Fray D. Cat (called Fray by the few people who have actually ever seen him crawl out f. . .
The not so bright bunnies
OK, so some bunny that must be a few carrots shy of a bunch, decided to have baby bunnies under our storage shed! This is a yard. . .
Response from David Horth
David Horth, board chair of the Humane Society of Indianapolis, responded to the email that I sent to the Humane Society of Indi. . .
Keep your paws crossed
I think Amy is going to meet a family this weekend and go for a weekend long visit with them. The couple sounds perfect for her,. . .
Response from an HSI Board member
People are always asking me if anyone ever writes back to all the emails I send out.
Well, David Horth, board chair at HSI a. . .
Economic Stimulus check
I doubt this is what George Bush had in mind, but animals took all of my Economic Stimulus check. My horse Cisco got most of it . . .
Come see us on Sunday
Walking for Dreams is tomorrow. Amy and I and a bunch of other people will be walking to raise money for FIDO. I'm not actually . . .
HSI vs. IACC
A person who has been emailing me suggested that perhaps we should forget HSI and just say, "they made their bed, lie in it." an. . .
Good news from IACC
I got an email back from Steve Talley, administrator of IACC.
First, the Apartment Complex that I wrote about in the IACC me. . .
Good news for Amos
OK, I asked David Horth, board chair of HSI the fate of Amos, the little terrier guy who was on the HSI dog cam for the past few. . .
Fee's for latest HSI dogs
Some new dogs are up on the HSI website. Now, the most expensive ones listed are $250. At that price you can get a 3 year old St. . .
IACC board meeting
I wrote an article on the Indianapolis Animal Care and Control Board meeting held May 14 and posted it on my blog: www.saveindi. . .
a big thank you
As I posted last week, Amy, the foster lump of love, and I are participating in the Walk of Dreams for FIDO as a fundraiser.
. . .
best tricks?
OK, after seeing what Ojo and Maddie can do, I've decided Batman is a slacker. What tricks do your dogs know and what are the ea. . .
we ARE making a difference
Dear Indy Paw friends,
David Horth, the board chair at HSI called me this morning! He has been reading my emails to him and m. . .
Experiences at Anderson Shelters
One of my co-workers went on Sunday to both the Anderson Humane Society and Anderson Animal Care and Control. Her experience bri. . .
Open letter to HSI
Several people asked for help writing to a member of the board of the Humane Society of Indianapolis. I am pasting below a sampl. . .
Hear Nathan Winograd for yourself
One of the IP members, Tristan, got to interview Nathan Winograd when he was here. Tristan has now posted the first of his podca. . .
Uncle Bills fights back
I got this from the Puppy Mill protest people.
Hello Everyone--We are pleased to report our Indiana campaign is well under w. . .
Puppy Mill Protest
Hello Everyone--
We are asking you to please join us in speaking out for puppy mill dogs in Indiana.
We are planning peaceful . . .
Contact info HSI Board
Below are the current members of the Humane Society of Indianapolis Board of Directors as well as known email addresses.
Rem. . .
Animal Cams
So, the Falcon Cam is broken on the nest box, the cat cam at HSI hasn't been up for days and I'm so attached to Amos the Terrier. . .
My blog
I decided to start a blog so I could write more about bringing Indiana into the 21st century and a no-kill society in regards to. . .
spin doctors
I was reading Martha Boden's "Note from the CEO" in the most recent issue of the HSI newsletter. I have to give the woman credit. . .
Help exasperated Shih Tzu owner
One of my employees called in tears on her way to work today because her Shih Tzu is just out of control. So, I told her I would. . .
Prices for dogs at HSI
Following are some the adoption fees for some of the dogs currently up for adoption at the Humane Society of Indianaipolis.
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$960 for poop
Thought you would get a kick out of this story which will appear in our May 12 issue of AntiqueWeek.
NEW YORK – The catalog. . .
Make a pledge for Amy/FIDO
Amy, my foster dog, and I will be walking in the Walking for Dreams event May 18 at the the Downtown Canal. This is a fund-raisi. . .
Nathan Winograd/No Kill equation
Amy, Monica, Stacy and I spent the weekend at the Move to Act sponsored seminar with Nathan Winograd who wrote the book Redempti. . .
Amy, Batman's big Adventure
They say pets are supposed to lower your blood pressure. All mine ever do is raise it.
On Wednesday night I took Amy and Bat. . .
cat transport needs drivers
I did a run for this group last month and had a great time. The six cats I took never made a sound. I was amazed. I'll be in Bal. . .
electric training collars
OK, I may be opening up a can of worms, but I know there is a LOT of misinformation in the public about the use of ecollars. Som. . .
Grab a copy of Apirl 16 Nuvo
Wow, have you seen the cover story for the April 16 Nuvo? Saving the Strays: What new shelter policies mean to the city's unwant. . .
OT: One of those days
I am blaming it all on the meteorite that is said to have exploded over Kokomo last night.
First, Amy decided this morning sh. . .
watching the falcons
So, is anyone else clicking on the Falcon Cam? So far, I get really excited if I see the adult sitting in a different position. . . .
Amy's profile updated
We've updated Amy's profile on PetFinder. Please feel free to pass this link along to anyone who may be interested. I think olde. . .
Why cats should not run loose
OK, because some person here in Knightstown did not keep their cat indoors, I just had to go remove its poor dead body from the . . .
New shirts
I admit it: I'm an addict. I cannot pass up Tshirts and sweathsirts. I get them when I travel as souvenirs and I have drawers fu. . .
A very animal day!
I worked for about 3 hours today helping the FIDO people clean donated dog houses and move stuff around. I felt bad because thre. . .
site glitches?
Has anyone else had problems posting? The last two days I've posted 5 messages that when I went to hit "submit" I got error mess. . .
Hey site coordinator
I've sent two emails now to the Contact Us email and gotten no response. I want to know if it is possible to change my email add. . .
No thyroid issues for Amy
I just talked with the vet and Amy's thyroid test came back normal, so she is just a big girl.
But, in just a few days she is. . .
Amy's trip to the vet
I took Amy to my vet today (It was payday and why should I save money when I could spend it on a dog?)
Amy weighs 80 poun. . .
Pit stats
Anyone who loves bully breeds should get a copy of the March/April issue of Best Friends Magazine. The cover story is on the 22 . . .
Pit predjudice
While I've had a pit mix in the past, it was long before I lived in an area where I took dogs out in public. Today, I took Amy t. . .
Foster advice
I am the first to admit that I am overly paranoid when it comes to my animals and I over analyze their behavior looking for illn. . .
changing email address
Anyone have any idea if you can change the contact email IndyPaws uses to send buddy and new message requests? I tried edit my a. . .
Best diet food?
Anyone have experience taking weight off a dog? Red, the foster, is carrying too much weight on her hindquarters. Should I buy d. . .
Snoring
Oh my gosh, the foster dog, Red, SNORES big time. This is my first experience with a snoring dog. Even Joe Boxer with his short . . .
Story on Anderson shelter
The Anderson newspaper just posted this story:
6:26 p.m.: UPDATE: Russell out at shelter
By Jessica Kerman
— Almost 3. . .
Terrible news coming from Anderson
Yesterday there were several posts about helping a Doberman mix that was at the Anderson Animal shelter. Now it appears that the. . .
Clicker and Nutrition seminar
Here is info on another seminar. Laura is an EXCELLENT clicker guru.
Saturday, April 19 2008, 1:00pm - 4:00pm by Canines. . .
Obedience seminar in April
Our dog club is hosting a seminar with Andre Vandergeten on April 12-13. He is a trainer from Belgium. Anyone interested in lear. . .
Pet death options
I chose Pet Angels for Joe's remains. This was the first time I worked with a company that had options. In the past my vet just . . .
OT: Who is going?
Anyone going to Mama Muttblood's Gig at the Pig? Unless something happens in the next few hours, Curt and I are going. I'll eith. . .
no indypaws on new Star?
I was just looking at the new online version of the Indianapolis Star and did not see an IndyPaws logo. There was Indy.com, Indy. . .
A huge thank you
I'm on deadline today at the paper or I would sit and type a message of thanks to each and every one of you who have posted such. . .
A hard day and decision
Dear IndyPaw friends,
I had Joe Boxer euthanized today. It was the hardest decision I have ever made and I'm sure I'll secon. . .
Best Friends Roadtrip
We have got to get a bus and make an IndyPaws trip to Best Friends in Utah.
I did a home visit today to meet a young woman wh. . .
We were on TV
I just saw a little clip from Channel 13 who came out to the Puppy Mill protest on Washington Street today.. I was on TV (they s. . .
Trip to the dog chiropractor
Amazing! That's about all I can say to describe taking Batman to Dr. Mark Haverkos, DVM and animal chiropractor.
Batman had . . .
Busted
The post office called our publisher to complain that our employees threw food to opossums trapped in their window well. Guess . . .
Story on A Move to Act
Here is a link to a story that ran last year in Nuvo on A Move to Act. The next seminar Nathan is doing locally is in Carmel May. . .
High tech dog tag
I just saw this posting in the Best Friends enewsletter. I am such a computer Geek, I love this.
Complete-Care Pet Id Tag
. . .
Successful opossum mission
One of my staff members checked the opossum pit when he came in to work this morning and both of them were gone! YEAH. And, the . . .
search that helps FIDO
I volunteer for FIDO, Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outdoors.
One of the fundraisers they have is through a search engine. It. . .
The next generation
I was so delighted today when I came home and discovered the young girl who lives across the street knows all about puppy mills . . .
possum rescue
Ok Jersey Joe, where are you when I need you? I'm at work and I just heard all kinds of shouting. Somehow two adult possums have. . .
More bad cat news
Iowa Town Offers Bounty on Stray Cats
By MELANIE S. WELTE – 10 hours ago
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Attention, cat haters. . .
Could your pet be infecting you
Just saw this on CNN.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/03/12/cat.staph.ap/index.html. . .
Paws up for Kera at Club Canine
Kera who runs Club Canine in Carmel let me bring Joe over tonight to meet one of her dogs. We learned that Joe is not going to g. . .
truly horrific story in Muncie Star
This is a truly depressing story, so don't read it if you are already having a bad day. I think you will have to copy and paste . . .
An open letter to my creditors
Dear Creditors,
I am sorry I can’t pay my bills this month. However, the money I should be sending to you is going to some . . .
Trip to the Chiropractor
I have set up an appointment with a doggie chiropractor for Batman. It's this Friday. This will be my first experience with an a. . .
Book on Aggression
I just started reading "Fight A Practical Guide to the Treatment of Dog-Dog Aggression," by Jean Donaldson. She is well known fo. . .
Story on HSI and IACC
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080310/LOCAL18/803100357. . .
whew I got in
For the last two hours I couldn't log on. I kept getting a "gateway error" message. I sent an email to tech support. I thought I. . .
Tips for affecting change
There is a lot of great information on this site, but just about everyone here is a believer in the causes. The trick is getting. . .
FXYRPET license plate
I saw an awesome license plate on a van today while I was in the drive-through line at McDonalds.
FXYRPet
For awhile I wa. . .
Animals at Indy Art & Antiques
I went to the Indianapolis Arts & Antique show today at the state fairgrounds. For anyone who wants to get into collecting somet. . .
No Easter bunnies
This was in the most recent ASPCA email reminding people that real bunnies do not make good Easter gifts. (colored baby chickens. . .
Down on the Farm
I had to go to Cisco's stable tonight. He threw one of his shoes and we have been trying to get his front hooves to grow out mor. . .
Have you used a behavioralist
Have any of you used a certified animal behavioralist? I checked the resource from Best Friends and two are listed in Indiana. O. . .
Advice from Best Friends
I thought I would post some of the information I got from Best Friends as I know I'm not the only person here who has a dog with. . .
No room for Joe at Best Friends
Well, I knew it was a longshot, but I at least did get a very nice letter from Best Friends. They said they are at capacity for . . .
Three cheers for mama muttblood
Thanks to hard work on the part of Mama Muttblood and another lady, the two puppies I posted about which were dumped at a CVS ar. . .
Jane Goodall coming to Purdue
This was posted on the Indiana Community at www.bestfriends.org
Internationally reknowned primatologist Jane Goodall will be . . .
more on Move to Act
This was posted on BestFriends.org. It is more about the Move to Act seminar set for May 3-4 in Carmel.
Nathan Wingograd, . . .
wishes needed
I don't know if it will do any good, but I sent an email to Best Friends yesterday and told them about Joe. I also posted his st. . .
Puppies found at CVS
My friend Melissa found these two puppies inside a CVS store in Greenfield late last week. They walked through the doors while s. . .
Cat relay
I participated in my first ever animal transportation today. I took six cats from Indianapolis to Corydon. They started at 6 a.m. . .
Not a good day for Joe
Joe brought a lot of tears yesterday. Since Batman couldn't go to Schutzhund training, I took Joe just so he could do his "say h. . .
Why I love this site
I have been activie in online forums for several years, and moderated quite a few. But, IndyPaws is by far the best social netwo. . .
Stressing over the pets
So, I posted about taking Batman to the vet. Well, when I got home from the vet and went out to the kennels to get Joe I saw he . . .
Batman: possible TMJ
I just got back from the vet's office. I've been worried about Batman for a few weeks now. He suddenly slowed down in his Schutz. . .
Finding a Guinea pig
One of my friends was telling me he wants to get a guinea pig for his daughter. He has done extensive research and even built th. . .
A new collar for Batman
I am a sucker for collars and leashes. I just bought this collar for Batman. When you see it, you will know why. It is perfect f. . .
Heartworm/fleas, ticks, etc.
Seeing Lynn's post about the different flea and tick medications made me want to ask everyone's opinion on the medications that . . .
Clicker Expo
Has anyone ever gone to Clicker Expo (or is anyone going to the one in Lexington at the end of March?).
I am thinking about . . .
Puppy Mills: from Best Friends
I saw this in the Best Friends newsletter. It seems somewhat promising at the end (at least I think it does, it was a little dif. . .
Thoughts: Mandatory spay/neuter
The State of California, the city of Los Angeles and the city of Dallas are all considering Mandatory Spay/neuter laws.
Whil. . .
Finding Batman's courage
Batman participates in a sport called Schutzhund. It is a protection dog sport. He has to run at "bad" guys and bite on a sleeve. . .
Bohams annual dogs in art auction
During Westminster each year, several of the big New York auction houses feature dog art auctions. Some of the most amazing dog . . .
Fortified water for dogs
OK, I get some strange stuff via email. I am not sure how I got on this company's email list, but I do subscribe to a lot of onl. . .
So many older dogs at HSI
I don't know why I torture myself, but a few times each month, I look at the dogs available at the Humane Society of Indianapoli. . .
Wild bunnies dancing in the yard
I'm not sure what's up with the rabbits, but the last two mornings when I've gone to get in my van, it looks like about 100 rabb. . .
laws pending in state assembly
Amy, AKA Mamm Muttblood posted about the HSUS lobby day at on 2/13 for the Indiana State Assmbly. I'm pasting below the laws the. . .
Westminster get together tonight?
So, is anyone still planning on making it to the Butler Inn tonight for the Westminster get together? I think the weather isn't . . .
Where do Pit Bulls board?
I love to click through sites related to pets so I was reading all about Camp Bow Wow, which is the new ad posted on IndyPaws. I. . .
Building dog houses
I went to the dog house building day at the Indianapolis Animal Control site today. It was a joint effort between FIDO (Friends . . .
Star story on Puppy Bowl
Here is a story the Indianapolis Star story did on the sick puppies at IACC. As Kelly said in another post parvo is unfortunatel. . .
FIDO work day & Parvo worries
I just got an email from someone who is coordinating the doghouse building project for FIDO and IACC. She said the place where e. . .
Parvo information
I found this information on Noah's Animal Hospital's website. It jives with what lots of people told me. Basically, Parvo is eve. . .
Attn: White Shepherd people
At the Puppy Mill protest in Avon, I met a woman who has White German Shepherds and she was telling me about a disease the dogs . . .
Back from the Puppy Mill Protests
I went to both the Fishers and Avon protests. Not as big of a turn out as the other one I went to, but not bad. I counted about . . .
FIDO needs a Spanish translator
Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside (FIDO) needs someone who can translate its brochures into Spanish.
FIDO volunteers go do. . .
You childhood pet
In the February Indianapolis Monthly with all the pet stuff, there was such a great article from a writer reminiscing about his . . .
Clicker training/nutrition seminar
Laura, a trainer I know, is doing a clicker training and nutrition seminar April 19.
I was not a clicker fan when I first sta. . .
Indiana Senate Bill 23
I got the following from the ASPCA
Dear Indiana Advocates,
Animal fighting is a violent blood sport with untold numbers of p. . .
More news from Joe Boxer
I took Joe out on the Monon Trail again today. This was the busiest it has been on the trail since I started introducing him to . . .
Do you have a plan?
The issue with Sweet Tart, being discussed elsewhere, made me wonder if anyone has given a thought to what would happen if ....
. . .
Sleeping in
I have come to the conclusion that if I truly ever want to sleep in again, I will need to go to a hotel and spend the night with. . .
Training is stressful
While Batman loves Schutzhund training and working toward his St. Hubert's titles, I can be a mess.
We started a new trainin. . .
OT: Blizzard of 1978
Today is the 30th anniversary of the start of the big blizzard of 1978. I was in high school and lived in an extremely rural par. . .
site manager -- message glitch
Hello site manager. Twice now I've gotten a notice that I have a private message, but when I got to the messages, there is nothi. . .
To love, honor and cherish (pets)
Reading some of the posts about the excuses people give for abandoning a pet made me want to ask this question.
When you foun. . .
feeding cats Bravo
Does anyone here feed their cats Bravo? I switched mine from dry food to Bravo last week, but I'm not sure really how much to fe. . .
horse slaughter ban
Someone was asking about the horse slaughter ban a few weeks ago. Here is an article that just came up.
http://www.indystar.com. . .
animals found abandoned
this is a sad story. Things like this make me want to find the person and put them in a cage with no food and water!
http://lai. . .
Straw alert
I just got an email from one of the guys I train with. He has American bulldogs. His male was acting funny yesterday and today h. . .
volunteering at a shelter
I've been thinking about volunteering at an animal shelter or rescue group. I really like what I'm doing with Joe.
I think f. . .
St. Huberts dog trial in February
I don't how many of you have heard of St. Hubert's dog trials, but they are awesome events. Any dog can compete, whether it is p. . .
More dogs poisoned in Rocky Ripple
More dogs are being reported as poisoned in Rocky Ripple, which is in Indianapolis. The vet found rat poison pellets in the stom. . .
posting on petfinder
Has anyone posted a pet in the classifieds on PetFinder? Yikes, I posted something about Joe and woke up this morning to people . . .
movies when the animal dies
OK, I admit it, I love action movies and 'shoot 'em up' movies. But, if an animal dies, I don't want to watch. Old Yeller, The Y. . .
The most expensive thing?
What is the most expensive thing your pet has destroyed?
Joe chewed through the laptop cord before Christmas, that was $104 . . .
good breeders
While there are tons of bad breeders and way too many puppies from puppy mills, I do want to post something about the good breed. . .
To whom do you donate?
Houndgirl (kelly) was posting about PETA. I used to think they were great, now they scare me. I used to donate to the Humane Soc. . .
Do you collect your breed?
In my other life, the one that pays the bills for all these creatures, I am the managing editor of a newspaper that covers the a. . .
Rescue blues
I'm sitting here all depressed because Joe, the rescued boxer, growled at someone in Petsmart tonight. It was my fault, I didn't. . .
treating heartworms
I saw the post about Barney having heartworms. Has anyone ever had a vet say that giving the preventive may kill the worms?
. . .
Thanks to those who care
The holidays are always a good time to say thanks.
With all the recent news about Gabby and the Rushville Animal Shelter, I . . .
About Me: Always an animal lover, I got interested in dog sports 2 years ago and now work my little mutt in Schutzhund and do some agility with him.
My Motto: I wish I could save them all
Likes: just about any animal
Pet-peeves: people who are not responsible pet owners
Best Tricks: juggling feeding 3 dogs who all want to eat at the same time
Favorite Activities: horse-back riding, working with the dogs, playing with the cats, antiquing
Favorite Walk: just about anywhere
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