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<title>New life finally</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog Daisy  R.I.P.</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Daisy  R.I.P. &amp; Dogster</copyright>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:00:52 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>My First Rainbow Bridge  Birthday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/705114</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:43:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well Diary, today was my first Bridge Bithday. I had fun here but I really miss my mom like she is m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Diary, today was my first Bridge Bithday. I had fun here but I really miss my mom like she is missing me. Jan 6th will be one whole year without her. Sure I love all my old friends here and the newbies that arrive everyday. I love helping the newbies. But my heart and soul belongs to my mom.

A Bud in the Winter

I got a flower bud in the winter
Right after Christmas.
The petals were still closed
Trying to protect itself.

Days went by and one by one.
The petals opened.
Feeling more secure with the warmth of love
Knowing the feeling of safety.
Til one day all the petals opened

Feeling the love unending
This buds true colors was as bright as the sun.
It didn't matter any more how cold or warm.
This flower blossomed endlessly in vibrant colors.

This little bud that was so scared that she wouldn't open.
Finally let her petals down and embraced true love.
This bud turned into a beautiful DAISY.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Battle fought, Battle lost</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/648091</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:30:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Daisy's Diary

 This is for my sweet precious angel.

  Dec 22 / 03 I saw you in 2 photos and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Daisy's Diary

 This is for my sweet precious angel.

  Dec 22 / 03 I saw you in 2 photos and my heart cried out for you. You were at the SPCA in Yarmouth NS. I contacted them right away and did the adoption process. Sadly I could not get you until the 27th of Dec. It killed me to wait so long.

 Finally the morning came and at 4 am we set out for the 3 hour drive to get you. I was excited, scared and so many other feelings but I knew you would be coming home with me no matter what.

 When I finally met you, I just knew you were my heart. Yes you acted like a mean dog but I saw the scared dog inside. I told you that you will be forever safe and loved from that moment on.

 Over the last years we have done so many things together. I have cherished every one of them. You made me see things in a whole different light. Like the first time you saw a chinchilla or the first time you saw a horse, kittens. You loved all the small creatures and tried to be momma to them all.

 Sadly the end of August  you were diagnosed  with OSTEOSARCOMA in her back left leg. We did consider ampuatation but there was to many things against it. So we did everything else we could to keep you as long as possible with quaility of life. We were told that you MAY have 4 months. The cancer grew everyday and then got infected.  I asked if you can hang on until after Christmas and your birthday. I told you I understood if you couldn't. Bless your heart, you stayed.

 Jan 6th / 10 you got really bad. The infection got worse and split the skin. Then at suppertime, your leg exploded. Sadly, we knew that it was time. Your dad rushed home to go with us to the vet. I told you from the first day of this that you would not go alone even if you decided to go in your sleep.

 We brought you in and you had to get weighed. In 2 weeks you lost 10 more lbs. In the quiet room we took you and they had a beautiful soft bed for you. Just like sitting on a cloud. We asked you to lay down and you did. I laid beside you with you in my arms. I had to hold you for as long as I could the last time. I hope you felt how much I love you.

 With tears and crying in everyone there while surrounded by love from us all, the vet preped you for your final exit.  You were such a good girl even then. 

 You laid your head against mine and I held you even closer. I could not nor did I want to, let go. My heart broke, no it shattered into a million pieces that will never be whole again because I am missing a big piece of it.

 There was not a dry eye in the whole place. You have affected so many people. You are so loved by so many from everywhere you have been. You have changed the nay sayers about Rottys and turned them into Rotty lovers. From your terrible start in life with little to no trust to being a great ambassador for your breed. Everyday you made me more proud then the day before.

 So my beautiful angel, with a shattered heart I say, I loved you at the start, loved you more everyday and will love you more til my days are over. Then I can have you in my arms again.

 Remember my words to you that I said every morning of every day you were in my life..... Good Morning Beautiful, How was your night?


To all the friends who have helped us all through this. THANK YOU. Your kindness and continued support is priceless and we love you all.
My friends in HUD and Rotty Rules.... DOG BLESS you all.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's my WOOFDAY!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/644964</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:28:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yayyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!

I made it!!! Back in August  I was diagnosed with OSTEOSARCOMA 
( cancer ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yayyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!

I made it!!! Back in August  I was diagnosed with OSTEOSARCOMA 
( cancer) and there were options but none were great. Mom and Dad decided at the last minute ( well when I was suppose to be in surgery ) to not have my leg amputated . There were to many cons to have it done. Needless to say their hearts were broken as they new for sure my time was very limited.

So they took me home and wanted to love me more ( as if that was possible and yanno what? It was :)

My family's wish was for me to make it to Christmas and my woofday. Guess what? Their wish came true!!!!! 

I got to open presents for Christmas ( even ones that were not mine :) )and TODAY is my woofday. Mom said she has all kinds of things planned but it depends on how I feel. She said we will " go with the flow". Now I hope that do not mean we are going swimming because I hate swimming and I hate being in water. She wouldn't do that to me, would she???

She has a big box and whatever is inside SMELLS SOME GOOD. I am not allowed to see it until later today. I see all kinds of thingies still wrapped and I think they are for me. :)

I want to thank all my pals for their support especially over these last few months. They have been so wonderful to me and my family.

I look at my mom and she has tears of sadness because she knows it is very soon my time to go. She also has tears of joy because she has so many friends that support her in this time of heartbreak that I never wanted to cause her.

I feel so bad about that. I never want tears in my mommy's eyes. Like looking at her right now, sitting there looking at me, she has tears of sadness and joy. The joy is I MADE IT THIS FAR. Sadness because I do not have much time left.

Now puppers, I want to ask a favor if you can see your way to do it ok?

My final Christmas and woofday wish is to help a doggie pal of mine. Her name is ZOWIE. She needs surgery real bad and the rescue that has her really do not have the funds to do it. They have helped so many puppers that now their money is next to nothing. So, if you can spare a dollar or two, would you send it to  them please? I understand this time of year is tough for everyone and please don't feel you have to do it. But if you can, that would be so woofable.

Here is the site that is hosting ZOWIE and you can donate if you wish to.

http://arcforspecialneeds.piczo.com/?cr=1

Ok, mom is doing something now and it looks interesting, GOTTA GO!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Love my friends</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/623262</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:25:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well since I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, I have gotten so many get well wishes, prezzies and lo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well since I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, I have gotten so many get well wishes, prezzies and love from so many of my pals and even doggies I don't know. I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

As some doggies know, my mom and dad ( and vet after another 2 1/2 hour conversation) decided at the last minute not to amputate my leg. It was a really hard choice for them because they knew it then would be a timed waiting game. They felt, if I had it done, by the time I healed enough to start walking, winter would be here ( we have lots of snow and ice) and it would be unsafe for me. Also, with my age, even though my heart and bloodwork is perfect, the risk of not making it through this surgery is really high. So they wanted whatever time I have left, they want me to enjoy it as much as possible. I take pain meds that don't make me sleepy and I am able to walk around most times. Mom and dad got me leg braces to help me and I am doing good with them.

I do have good and bad days but right now the good ones are far more then the bad ones. Until the bad ones out weigh the good and the pain meds etc. help along with the other things mom is doing, mom will be by my side until the end.

Again. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT. We really do appreicate you all.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Go with the flow</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/619695</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Sep 2009 12:33:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well times haven't been good here. Just getting over one thing when another pops up. On Aug 27th, we ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well times haven't been good here. Just getting over one thing when another pops up. On Aug 27th, we discovered a tumor on my brother. He will have it removed soon. The next day wasn't so good.

Mom was helping my skin sis with her bandages and came out into the living room. Nopw when she went in I was laying in my Queen spot on the couch. When she came out I was on the floor with very teary eyes and my leg held up. Now I am a brave girl. I never made a sound so mom didn't know what happened. She checked my leg and toes and didn't find anything. So she figured I just twisted my toe and would be ok in about 1/2 hr or so... That was not to be the case.

2 1/2 hrs later mom took me to the vet. Honestly the best thing that could have happened was a broken leg or ACL etc. Instead I was diagnosed with OSTEOSARCOMA. So we were going to amputate my leg but there is to many cons vs pros. To put me through so much for very little hope mom and dad didn't want to do it. So sadly and with broken hearts mom and dad will love me for as long as I am here.. even more if possible. Since I was diagnosed I have been hardly getting around without pain. Mom and dad are doing everything they can. I will get my leg brace tomorrow to make my " better" leg more stable to help me get around. I don't know how long I have but I will look forward to everyday. That's the best I can do for my mom and dad who love me so much.

Since then we have a new foster ... I should say HAD a new foster. She is now my sis. Her name was Daisy also but mom changed it to Miss D ( we call her D). I love having a new sis and so does my brother. I hope you all welcome my new sis to my family. She will help mom and dad and Bullet when the time comes I am not here.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My last trip</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/494629</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:23:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I am home now and to tell you the truth, I am glad. I was so tired this trip.

Well it starte ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I am home now and to tell you the truth, I am glad. I was so tired this trip.

Well it started off with rain ( actually rained most of the time) but that's ok. We didn't get to Toronto this trip, just Ottawa area and Quebec. 

We arrived in Ottawa on Monday night and dad had to work the next day. It was a long day so mom decided to walk to see if Rambo and his mom was home. It was a long walk for me but hey, I went for it. Rambo was home so we got to meet. Dummy mom, she forgot the camera. 

Rambo is neat. He was being a silly goofball though. I think because I was there, he thought he was allowed to be " a dog" that day just like he was allowed when Bullet was there.

Well he slipped his collar and the game was on. It was a run, chase me(Rambo),tease game. After over an hour, Rambo's mom asked a man in the parking lot if she could open his car door so Rambo could get in. That is the only way his mom could catch the lil goof BOL. He agreed and poof, in goes Rambo. The silly dog made them miss their vet appointment.

Mom didn't intend to be gone so long and it was on the way back to the truck I got really sore and lame. Mom thought " that's ok, I got your pain meds and you will be fine soon". GUESS WHAT? SHE FORGOT MY PAIN MEDS!!! Needless to say, mom was very upset at herself. She couldn't believe she did that. 

So that night ( back at the truck stop) we got our new passenger. Her name is Rumor. She is a BSL dog from Onscario ( Ontario). This lil staffie mix is a sweetheart. Mom told me we are taking her to New Brunswick to be safe. I wasn't really happy about sharing my truck with another girl dog. It took a day or so for us to totally get along.

It was tough because she couldn't be outside like me or go for walks incase someone spotted her and complained. She was really good about it though. We became great friends.

The day came when we were to hand her over to her new foster mom. I didn't like that at all. My new friend was suppose to stay with me always. I am beginning to hate cars... they keep taking my friends away and even the puppies I adopted when mom fostered them.

So I was really sad for about 3 days ( human days). Mom said we will see her again. We will just call the next time we go through New Brunswick and have a play date if possible. Mom and dad would have loved to keep her. I begged them to. But mom and dad said we couldn't because then we couldn't help more doggies. :(

Anyway, mom and dad says this may have been my last trip. They feel it was way to hard on me. I hope they give me another chance. I try to tell them it was because of the heat and long walk we were on that made me like that. I hope they understood. 

I also met other doggies and people. It was great. Of course I was on my best behavior EXCEPT for one time.

GET THIS!!

After Rumor left with Kat ( her foster mom) mom and dad was helping a couple with car problems. So by this time it was dark and I was in the truck watching them. Dad parked the truck way back so that the cab of the truck next to us did even come close to be side by side with ours. 
So, this car drives up and stops right in front of MY truck and just stayed there. Then a male got out and just kept standing on the corner of his truck next to us. So that made me be on the alert. I barked a warning bark " to get away from my truck". I didn't know this person and he seemed " weird" to me.

This male got upset... mad actually, that I barked. He wanted us to move our truck so he could get in his and drive away. NOT!! There was no way he would be anywhere close to me to be in danger ( not that he was anyway) unless he got on our truck to my window.

He was gonna call the police / AC/ Irving( owns of the truck stop) to have ME removed. Stating that I was " dangerous" because I barked at him... well let me tell you. This male ended up leaving with his tail between his legs after mom was finished with him.

After mom got calmed down with all the stupidity that came from his mouth, she was laughing. He was soooo stupid and past being ignorant that it was funny. What made mom angry was he was threatening me. He was saying I was trying to attack him ( I am inside a truck, that even if I was to jump out my window( which I wouldn't) it is almost a 7ft drop to the ground.  Mom told him if he didn't act so suspiciously around my truck ( like he was lurking) I wouldn't have even bothered with him at all. If he just drove up, got in his truck... that would have been it. BUT NOOOOO!!!! He had to make a federal case out of ONE BARK. 

Oh well, there is a " MR. STUPID" everywhere I guess.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YAHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/489288</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 2 Aug 2008 07:28:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!! My brother Bullet got to go the last time :(. He knows that is MY TRUCK.  He g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!! My brother Bullet got to go the last time :(. He knows that is MY TRUCK.  He got to meet Rambo ( Dogster) and Jesse ( another trucker dog) and quite a few more.

Mom says I get to go this time. Mom also says she will be bringing back some doggies that are not safe where they are. I know what that is like. These babies are under the BSL so they can't stay there to get a new home. Maybe I can meet Rambo too. I hope he don't wash my face and mouth like Bullet told me her did to him. I hope I get to meet alot more doggies this trip like Bullet did. But I don't want to see doggies being abused like Bullet did. I would get VERY ANGRY and take a bit outta crime. Mom was a trouper. She saved that doggie. No dog should be abused. I know what that is like and believe me, it isn't fun.

I wanna go to Richie Feed too. They love me there and I love going there. Mom makes sure we go because I love it so much. Any dogster that gets to Ottawa, go to Windmill Lane. That is where Richie's is. You will love it there.

I hope I get to see alot more of Ottawa. It is a VERY nice place and most people love doggies no matter what the breed is. Course there is good and bad in all. I just wanna meet all the nice ones who will like me for just being me.

Anyway, gotta go pick out my hankies and toys I wanna take, put in my menus for the trip and wash my lambskin mat that I absolutely love. Oh... dad says no bully or moo sticks for me but mom whispered to me that I WILL HAVE ONE ( OR 2) bol. Dad is so silly if he thinks mom isn't the boss. 

Well gotta go, take care all my pals who sneak peeks in my diary. Please have fun and be very safe while I am gone.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Update</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/473050</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:34:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I have been not getting worse. With the meds I am on, I have been free of pain and my movements ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I have been not getting worse. With the meds I am on, I have been free of pain and my movements are much better. I even got the ok to go with mom and dad again this summer. We just have to be alittle more careful so I don't get to excited and jump out of the truck.

I can't wait to go. Daddy just got back so hopefully mom will be off before he has to go again.

Life is great!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good new? Bad news? WHICH?</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 28 May 2008 12:53:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Off and on Daisy has been limping. She does have arthritis so we were thinking that was the problem. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Off and on Daisy has been limping. She does have arthritis so we were thinking that was the problem. So I did all the things I usually did but now it isn't helping. So off to the vet.

The news isn't good but so far it could have been worse.

Daisy has ..

Degenerative Joint Diease (DJD)

Hip Dysplasia

damaged Cruciate Ligaments in BOTH knees.

The ligaments are damaged along with the Menisci.

Daisy is right now on high doses of pain meds and treatments to hopefully stop it from getting worse. To avoid surgery if possible.

With how much this dog has been through in her 8 yrs ( mostly from before we got her) it breaks my heart to see her in this much pain now.

The treatment was started last night and today she is much better. The stress and pain is gone from her face and she isn't limping as much. She has to be careful not to strain her back legs or she could rupture her knees.

That can prove to be hard seeing as she loves to jump around playing.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>To bad but glad</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/445234</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Apr 2008 05:32:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>There was alot of talk about Oprah doing a puppymill show. Unfortunitly mom never got to see it ( sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There was alot of talk about Oprah doing a puppymill show. Unfortunitly mom never got to see it ( she had to work ). Not that it is something mom wants to see ( she fights PM's / BYB's / animal abuse etc everyday. But she would have liked to see it as to how well it was done and what would be shown and said. From the response she has heard and read it was done very well. Mom along with others here on dogster have been accused of being mean, nasty etc. when they talk about shelter / rescue / BYB's / PM's. That is the funny part really. It is because they are NOT nasty or mean. They are very caring people who do a job that unless you have done it ( not once or twice ) it is really hard to understand. They get burnt out, their hearts ache, their dreams are invaded, sleep don't come easy, stress is so high and most times when they need to vent, nobody will listen. They try every way possible to explain why getting from a responsible breeder / shelter / rescue is the way to get their new addition to their family. Buying one pup from a miller / pet store / BYB( most times ) will only " save that dog" but will condem the mother and father to more breeding for a litter to replace that pup. So in reality because someone ( innocently for the most part ) at least 3 dogs will suffer more and longer. The mom / dad and at least one pup born or how ever many that is. The crime that is committed against these poor babies is heart breaking. The law lets them get away with it. Pet stores support them. People support them every time you buy ANYTHING in a store that sells pets. There is a difference in a store with animals that work with shelters. They adopt animals out to help the shelters. NO MONEY is taken by these store for the pets. They do not benefit like pet store and millers. No matter what a pet store says the pups are or have as in pedigree / papers etc. THEY ARE FALSE. They make them up to show you. DEMAND to have the " breeders name / address and phone number". Get the vet who was to have checked over the health of the pup's name. Check him / her out. Most times it isn't a vet or a vet that don't care. They usually only use one vet.  BYB's are not much better. Most do not check for health concerns, they don't care where the pups go as long as they got rid of them to produce more and money in had. ANYONE who breeds to make money off the lives of their dogs ARE NOT good people. There is no need to breed more when you have no business breeding in the first place.
I am glad to see this program has made some nay sayers see what is really going on. Yes those babies in the " window" are soo cute / sad etc. that you want to save them BUT really what happens is the chain keeps getting bigger.
Take a stand. DEMAND that it stops. TELL the pet store that they will no longer have your business until they stop. TELL your friends to do the same. WRITE your legislator to make PM's illegal and selling pets in stores also. BE the squeaky wheel. Help those who don't have a say. LOOK at your own baby and wonder what his/ her life would be like. Does he / she deserve to live that way? EVERY DOG / CAT deserves to be born in a place / home that they are wanted for THEM and LOVED. Their parents deserve the same.

STAND UP AND BE COUNTED. Take a pledge  to do everything you can to show they deserve more. ONE person can make a difference. BE that one person.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy is exhausted</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/428196</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:30:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>On the weekend of Feb 3rd. the rescue / shelters here in Nova Scotia was dealt a terrible blow. An i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On the weekend of Feb 3rd. the rescue / shelters here in Nova Scotia was dealt a terrible blow. An independant shelter had been under investigation for animal cruelty. We were saddened at what we found. Here is the story:

http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/Front/1036280.html 

PORT HAWKESBURY — Celtic Pets Rescue is facing multiple charges involving criminal neglect and animal cruelty after more than 100 sick or dead animals were seized Saturday and Monday under two court-issued warrants. 

Three of 78 cats found alive tested positive Tuesday for a life-threatening contagious feline leukemia and had to be euthanized, while other cats and dogs remain ill with a variety of respiratory ailments. Veterinarians expect some to die, according to the provincial SPCA. 

It’s not known at this time if other cats were infected while sharing close quarters in a feces-filled basement in one of two buildings Celtic Pets Rescue used at a remote site about 20 kilometres from Port Hastings. 

"It will take some time to finish our reports for the Crown’s office . . . but I can tell you we won’t be waiting six months to lay a charge, that’s for sure," SPCA president Pamela Keddy said Tuesday. 

The SPCA, with help from the RCMP, raided the shelter on Cenotaph Road in West Bay Road after a five-month investigation. 

The raid began Saturday but the time-limited warrant expired before all the animals could be rescued because the SPCA was unprepared for the massive number of animals it encountered at what was licensed to be a 12-cage dog shelter. 

A further 16 cats, encrusted with feces, were rescued Monday after the court issued a second warrant. 

Two animals found dead were left at the shelter, which remained closed Tuesday. Most of the others are recovering at a Cole Harbour emergency shelter the SPCA rented to handle the number of animals. 

Celtic Pets Rescue owner Zonda MacIsaac was not answering her phone Tuesday but her mother, Alice MacIsaac, who up until mid-December was in charge of all SPCA investigations in the area, did answer the shelter’s rescue line. She refused to answer any questions, abruptly hanging up twice. 

Alice MacIsaac’s licence as an SPCA special constable was revoked in mid-December after she allegedly interfered in the investigation of Celtic Pets Rescue and prevented a fellow officer from inspecting the shelter. Alice MacIsaac is also a director of Celtic Pets Rescue. 

The probe began in October after The Chronicle Herald alerted the SPCA to evidence of possible neglect. 

Surveillance camera footage the SPCA recorded over eight days in January seemed to show that no people were at the shelter for days at a time. 

Both Alice and Zonda MacIsaac are well-known animal rescuers who were paid thousands of dollars over the years through contracts and public and private donations. Some of Celtic Pets Rescue’s animals came from SPCAs in this province and Newfoundland. 

It took the SPCA several tries to gain entry to the larger structure on the shelter site because the rules governing warrants don’t allow for kennel inspections anymore, only seizures. And seizures can’t take place until enough evidence of suspected abuse is collected. 

Those laws must be changed, said Premier Rodney MacDonald, who represents Inverness County, where Celtic Pets Rescue has operated for years. 

"This is a situation which is unacceptable because animals need to be protected," the premier said Tuesday. "I felt disappointed because the animals we have on farms or in shelters or in our households deserve to be protected." 

Celtic Pets Rescue has also held the animal control contract with the town of Port Hawkesbury for some time, earning $500 a month and $20 per call. An emergency council meeting to discuss the contract was held Tuesday night. The contract has been suspended until the SPCA investigation is over. 

Mayor Billy Joe MacLean said Tuesday that a call for proposals to hire another firm for animal control would likely be approved. 

"We’re very embarrassed by it all," the mayor said. 

Pets retrieved from Port Hawkesbury streets were not housed at Celtic Pets Rescue, about 30 kilometres away, but at a small pound inside the town’s transportation depot, Mr. MacLean said. 

"We have our own kennels we maintain ourselves and we never impounded to Celtic Pets," he said. 

Mr. MacLean also wants to see changes to the law so that animals are better protected. 

"We have a responsibility to work with other municipal units to ensure the protection and safety measures, how do we get proper inspections weekly or monthly," he said. 

( tcamus@herald.ca) 

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTV News/20080204/spca_ns_080204/20080204?hub=TopStories 

90 cats, dogs found living in 'horrible neglect' 
Updated Mon. Feb. 4 2008 9:18 PM ET 

CTV.ca News Staff 

The SPCA rescued almost 90 cats and dogs from a Cape Breton animal shelter, where the animals were discovered suffering from "horrible neglect." 


On Saturday, RCMP officers and investigators with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals arrived at the shelter in Port Hastings, N.S. with a warrant to remove the animals. 


They raided two buildings at the Celtic Pets facility, and seized 61 cats and 27 dogs. 


"This is by far the worst case I've ever seen," Nova Scotia SCPA investigator Sean Kelly told CTV Atlantic. 


"I've been doing this for four years and I haven't ever heard of a case that is this horrific." 


Videotape of the seizure showed dogs in one building living among their own feces, scattered in small piles covering the floor, while one dog was shown barking wildly in its cage. In another building in the basement, which had a sewer backup, dozens of cats were running free. An investigator said the acrid smell burned his eyes and throat. 


"There was a kitten in the front of the kennel and a kitten in the rear of the kennel. We later discovered that the kitten at the front of the kennel was dead -- and the kitten in the rear of the kennel was staying as far to the rear as he could," Kelly said. 


No one at Celtic Pets would speak with CTV News. But neighbour Guido Scharfenberg, who reported the neglect to authorities, said the facility was "extremely loud" all the time. 


"Especially during the time that (the owner) was not showing up for, let's say two or three days, the crying, the yapping, the whimpering," he described to CTV Atlantic. 


Investigators said they suspect the animals were neglected for close to three days at a time. 


Nova Scotia SPCA President Pamela Keddy said she is shocked by the incident, and that the owner of the facility, which opened about two years ago, had been fostering pets for many years with no problem. 


Keddy said the SPCA does not know when the abuse started. 


Police could not say if any charges were being laid, adding that would be up to the SPCA. 


With a report from CTV Atlantic's Leah Cross 

Videos 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qhHaVEGh6Hw 

http:// youtube.com/watch?v=3nbl6P2W6k4 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=yK4Jan dSH-A 

If you would like to help you can go to 

www.spcans.ca/   or  http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/metrospca.html]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Well Finally</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/410830</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Jan 2008 08:58:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>After talking to dad's boss, he finally saw my point of view. I NEEDED a new truck to haul my precio ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ After talking to dad's boss, he finally saw my point of view. I NEEDED a new truck to haul my precious body all over. So low and behold, my daddy got a new truck. She is a purdy white ( shows off my markings great ) and she just glows in the sunlight ( look at pic on my page ). So now I  can hold my head up. Just goes to show ya. You never send a man ( daddy ) to do a dogs job. Took daddy 3 yrs to get the truck and only took me 3 days. Go figure. I hope I get  to go as much or more this summer.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Birthday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/405986</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:07:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well today is special for my sister ( human ) She turned 21 today. I lubs my sis. She is the greates ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well today is special for my sister ( human ) She turned 21 today. I lubs my sis. She is the greatest.
Tomorrow is my birthday. I will be a whole 7 yrs old. If mommy didn't get me when she did, I would be dead at 3 yrs old. I was suppose to be euthenized that day but mommy saved me in time. I really think she loves me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Shelter Needs</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/395100</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:31:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Nova Scotia SPCA

Some are desperately needed on a regular basis while others are needed to replac ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Nova Scotia SPCA

Some are desperately needed on a regular basis while others are needed to replace the broken and worn. Anything you will provide will help. With your help we ARE making a difference! (Charitable receipts are available with proof of the fair market value of gifts in kind.)

Kennel Supplies:

Kitty litter (non-clumping), cat toys, nylon leashes, pooper-scoopers, pet carriers, stainless steel food bowls, non-plush dog toys suitable for sanitizing, x-pens, Kuranda* dog beds

Medical Needs:

Microscope and slides, lactated ringers solution, sterile syringes, pediatric scale, rubber mats, ear cleaner, alcohol

Sustenance:

Canned dog food, canned cat food, puppy/kitten formula for orphans, rabbit/small mammal food, peanut butter, squeeze cheese in a can, heavy duty can openers (hand held), rubbermaid storage containers

Cleaning Supplies:

Scotch scrub pads, Formula 409, Windex, bleach, Wooden brooms, laundry detergent, powder dish washer detergent

Office equipment:

Desktop / Laptop computer (Pentium 4 or up, digital camera (at least 3.2mpx), digital photo printer, tv/vcr for education programs & training, laser printer, copy/fax machine, heavy duty paper shredder, batteries (size D, AAA, 9 volt)

Office Supplies:

Plain white photocopy paper, colored photocopy paper, digital photo paper, postage stamps, card stock(bright/neon colors), Avery laster shipping labels (2" x 4" & 1" x 4"), pens, dry-erase board markers, lockable file cabinets, office safe (combination)

Miscellaneous Needs:

Air compressor (for dolly/cart tires), gas-powered generator, WD40, dollies (1000lb capacity), portable 6" length collapsible tables, black metal shelving

*You can donate a Kuranda Dog Bed directly to a NS SPCA Shelter in need by going to the Kuranda website and locating your local shelter from their list. These patented dog beds make an ENORMOUS difference to the animals in our care!

#1 Wish 

Six Million Dollars to build a new Metro Shelter

If you have any of these items that you are no longer in need of, or you would just like to help us out, drop them by the Metro Shelter or just let us know. Gift certificates to areas stores such as WalMart, Canadian Tire, Costco, Home Depot, Kent, Sobey, SuperStore, and other food and hardware stores as well as gas stations are ideal. We (and the animals) appreciate anything you can do.

Heavenly Creatures ( Newfoundland )

PET NEEDS: 

Monetary donations to cover spaying, neutering and kennel costs 
Kennels and Carriers (all sizes for dogs and cats) 
Unscented Scoopable Cat Litter **this is one of our biggest needs 
Dog & Puppy Food, wet and dry (quality brands like Pedigree, Purina, Nutrience, President's Choice, Precise. No Ol' Roy or No Name, please) 
Cat & Kitten food, wet and dry (quality brands like Whiskas, Friskies, Purina. No Special Kitty or No Name, please) 
Deworming & Flea Control Products (quality brands like 
Interceptor, Advantage, Program, Revolution, Capstar) 
Pet Beds and Baskets 
Rescue Remedy cream, drops and spray 
Leashes, Collars and Harnesses 
Scratching posts (preferably cardboard or rope) 
Brushes and Grooming Products 
Chew Toys and Cat Toys 
Rabbit Bedding and Food 
EQUIPMENT & OTHER:

1 Laptop computer (new) 
2 Cell phones 
1 PDA (personal digital assistant) for HC President 
Free or low cost photocopying 
Musicians willing to perform at benefits 
Use of sound equipment and/or a karaoke machine for upcoming fundraisers 
DO YOU RECYCLE? We have accounts with both Scotia Recycling and Evergreen Recycling. When you turn in your recyclables, tell them that you'd like to donate your refund to Heavenly Creatures to help the animals. 

Scotia Recycling: 25 Rhodora, St. John’s (579-7466) 47 Sagona Ave., Mt. Pearl (368-7466) 

Evergreen Recycling: 807 Water St., St. John’s (777-3400) 

SAVING CANADIAN TIRE MONEY? If you would like to support Heavenly Creatures, please donate your Canadian Tire money to us - we can use it to purchase pet food and supplies. 

Thank you for your support - we appreciate every gesture of kindness.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SHOCKED</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/388597</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:25:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I came online tonight and was totally surprised. Shocked to be exact. Seems a doggie pal has do ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I came online tonight and was totally surprised. Shocked to be exact. Seems a doggie pal has done and went and made me a plus. Now yanno there isn't alot in this world that shocks me ( or my mom ) but this certainly did. For maybe only the second time in my new life with mommy, she was speechless ( now that is something ) BOL. So my dear pal, thank you sooo much. It is very very sweet of you. You know who you are. ( don't know if this pal wants others to know so I am gonna muzzle myself WITHOUT the law telling me too )BOL.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sable Sable Sable</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/330079</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:50:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I am beside myself and so is everyone in the family. We lost a beautiful soul tonight. My great cous ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am beside myself and so is everyone in the family. We lost a beautiful soul tonight. My great cousin Sable. ( her pic is on my page and Bullet's page.) She was a very dignified lady rott. Gentle as a feather. She showed nothing but love for everything and everyone. Kids and adults alike fell in love with her the second they met her. Sable... may you be free of pain and be waiting for us all who love you at the bridge. R.I.P. my beautiful friend.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sick and Tired</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/326986</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:44:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I am so sick and tired of people blaming breeds for what individual dogs do. I am sick and tired of  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am so sick and tired of people blaming breeds for what individual dogs do. I am sick and tired of humans not putting the blame where it belongs. All BSL dogs are at risk everywhere. Why?  because of irresponsible owners and stupid people who believe the media hype instead of learning the truth. Well guess what?  I want to start a BSP = Ban Stupid People law. This includes owners / law makers / media/ people who believe any part of BSL is right. Oh also, I want every woman PTS because one killed her children / I want every man killed because they have also killed / I want every child killed because yanno what? they have killed also. They get to live ( most cases ) in jails etc. They get help in most cases. They have a  thought process and skill to use it  and knew what they were doing. A dog DON'T  Does it sound stupid and irrational? sure does. Does anyone care why these humans killed? Sure they do. The study / do tests / have a trial / experts/ background etc. all comes into place. Humans are suppose to be the smart and thinking species on this planet. Here we make all kinds of excuses as to why humans kill. Then we put an animal who isn't suppose to be smart and we hold them up to a higher thought process. Nobody wonders why a dog bites a child... didn't matter that the dog was being hurt or whatever. When are people going to learn to take responsiblity for human actions. Blame the puppy mills /BYB'S / even some " responsible" breeders / the irresponsible owners / bad training or lack of any/ parents who don't teach their kids how to behave with any animal / no supervision / lack of compassion for animal abuse of any type. So those of you who believe ANY type of BSL is right... I say.. here comes a new law BSP. So with BSP in the law... wonder who is left? YOU?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom and her pups( UPDATE)</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/324966</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Jun 2007 06:31:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>On June 6, 2007 animal control officers in Sarnia, Ontario seized a mother dog and her three 7-week  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On June 6, 2007 animal control officers in Sarnia, Ontario seized a mother dog and her three 7-week old puppies from the home of Brian Edwards Jr. and Cassie Bates. 

The dogs’ offence? Solely that an animal control officer identified them as "pit bulls" under the Ontario Dog Owners’ Liability Act (“DOLA”). This breed identification has subsequently and conveniently been changed by the authorities; the puppies and mother are now claimed to be Staffordshire bull terriers or have the appearance and physical characteristics that are substantially similar. 

According to the owners, the dogs in question are neither. 

On March 23, 2007 Madam Justice Thea Herman, a judge of the Ontario Superior Court, issued a decision that we understand renders the DOLA classifications "pit bull" and "pit bull terrier" unconstitutionally vague. If our understanding is correct, the seizure of the mother and her pups on the basis that they are “pit bulls” would have been unconstitutional. 

As for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier identification, there is no proof of that breed identification. It is merely the word of an animal control officer, not a breed expert. The mother dog is not a registered Staffordshire Bull Terrier; she does not have registration papers, a microchip or an identifying tattoo. 

At the time of the dogs’ removal from their home, the owners stated they were given two options: hand the mom and her puppies over, or be charged because the dogs were not licensed and the female is not spayed. 

This is a scare tactic frequently used by animal control officers to intimidate those who do not know the law into giving up their property – their dogs - without the municipality having to deal with the inconvenience and expense of a court case. This scare tactic unfortunately often works. Of course, threats of pepper spray and arrest work just as well. That's what happened when Brian approached the animal control van to calm the mother dog. 

On June 13th, the media reported that these dogs were given a stay of execution. 

On that same day, however, the City of Sarnia issued a letter stating that "the pound operator will exercise certain options set out in Section 20(7.4) of the Animals for Research Act,R.S.O. 1990 ( the “ARA")." Four options were cited. Only one allows the dogs to live. 

The ARA specifically states that the puppies and their mom can be safely transferred to a person who is resident outside Ontario. 

Knowing of this option, Advocates for the Underdog, a well known and respected rescue, has offered at their own cost to take this task upon themselves. 

The Advocates offer was declined by Sarnia pound officials. 

The City Solicitor for Sarnia has filed documents claiming that the seven-week old puppies and their mother pose “a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals”. 

Therefore, under the provisions cited, the City of Sarnia has decided that the mother dog and her puppies will be killed. 

Not only does Sarnia animal control apparently not understand the law that they are supposed to be enforcing, but the Sarnia legal department also apparently does not have a clear understanding of the law. 

Or perhaps they understand it too well. Could it be that the Ontario Attorney General’s office is once again wielding the same bloody pen used to write Ontario’s breed-specific legislation? One has to wonder why the Ontario government’s highly paid constitutional lawyers, who presented during the recent Superior Court case, sat in on less well-known municipal cases pertaining to "pit bulls". One also has to wonder why the City of Sarnia has recently announced that it will be performing door-to-door checks on all homes for the presence of dogs. 

The constitutional challenge to DOLA is back in court for the remedy hearing at the end of this month. Until that time, it is our understanding that this law is in limbo and subject to misinterpretation and mistakes. 

Without judicial clarification, it is hard to see how the City of Sarnia can justify the killing of innocent puppies. One would think that prudence would cause the City to put a moratorium on further actions until the courts clarify whether the law is enforceable. 

One would also believe that any municipality or agent of the municipality that destroys the property of a citizen under DOLA before the final ruling is made, may well find themselves legally liable for those actions. 

The back-door legal tactic used by the City of Sarnia to kill unoffending puppies and their mother should be seen by all dog owners as a purely vindictive measure. The classification of "substantially similar physical characteristics" could easily be applied to tens of thousands of Ontario dogs. 

The City of Sarnia, of which animal control is an agency, is not (as claimed by one city councillor) just "acting on provincial law". The City of Sarnia, of which animal control is an agency, has made its own decision to kill these dogs. 

There is a huge gray area of options, some of which are within DOLA and others that do not require the use of that particular law. Killing these dogs is not required or mandated. 

The DLCC asks that you take five minutes from your day and write, call or fax the members of Sarnia City Council. You don’t have to live in Sarnia, or even in Canada, to write the mayor and councillors. 

Ask that they allow these dogs to live and be placed in the competent, caring hands of the Advocates for the Underdog. If you wish to see the correspondence from the City of Sarnia to the lawyers for Brian Edwards Jr., please visit the DLCC website: 

www.doglegislationcouncilcanada.org 

The next meeting of Sarnia City Council is scheduled for Monday, June 25th, 2007 

Mayor: MIKE BRADLEY 
City Hall 
255 N. Christina Street 
Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2 
Phone: 519 332-0330 ext.312 

TTY#: 519 332-2664 
Fax: 519 332-3995 (fax) 
Home: 
155 N. Front Street, Apt. #705 
Sarnia ON N7V 7V5 
519 336-8092 
e-mail: mayor@city.sarnia.on.ca 


City and County Councillor: DAVE BOUSHY 
Home: 
1413 Lakeshore Road 
Sarnia, ON N7S 2M3 
Home: 519 542-3109 
Fax: 519 542-0868 
Email: d.boushy@cogeco.ca 


City and County Councillor: JIM FOUBISTER 
Home: 
1937 Buena Ventura 
Brights Grove, ON N0N 1C0 
Home: 519 869-4701 
Fax: 519 869-8625 
Email: jimfoubister@city.sarnia.on.ca 


City and County Councillor: BEV MACDOUGALL 
Home: 
228 Maria Street 
Sarnia, ON N7T 4T1 
Home: 519 344-0768 
Business: 519 344-5543 
Fax: 519 332-0916 

Email: bevmacdougall@city.sarnia.on.ca 


City and County Councillor: ANNE MARIE GILLIS 
Home: 
65 Ashby Crescent 
Sarnia, ON N7S 4L5 
Home: 519 542-9728 
Business: 519 542-0554 
Fax: 519 542-0554 

Email: annemariegillis@city.sarnia.on.ca 


City Councillor: ANDY BRUZIEWICZ 
Home: 
665 Stonecrest Avenue 
Sarnia, ON N7V 2K3 
Business: 
P.O. Box 2373 
Sarnia, ON N7T 7S6 
Business: 519 332-2639 
Fax: 519 337-7855 
Email: andybruziewicz@hotmail.com 

City Councillor: JON MCEACHRAN 
Home: 
978 London Road 
Sarnia, ON N7S 1N7 
Home: 519 337-7200 
Business: 519 383-7200 
Fax: 519 383-7800 
Email: jonmceachran@hotmail.com 


City Councillor: MIKE KELCH 
Home: 
324 Tawny Road 
Sarnia, ON N7S 5J6 
Home: 519 542-5682 
Business: 519 339-4003 
Fax: 519 542-8827 
Email: mike@mikekelch.com 


City Councillor: TERRY BURRELL 
Home: 
954 Champlain Road 
Brights Grove, ON N7V 2G2 
Home: 519 542-8826 
Business: 519 336-5545 
Fax: 519 336-2130 
Email: terry@terryburrell.ca 


Please copy your correspondence to the Sarnia City Solicitor: 



City Solicitor/Clerk - Brian W. Knott 

City Hall 
255 N. Christina Street 
Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2 
Phone: 519-332-0330, ext. 262 
Email: bknott@city.sarnia.on.ca 


General Inquiries 
Phone: 519-332-0330, ext. 263 

Fax: 519-332-3995 

TTY#: 519 332-2664

I hope all doggies will write to help them... I did.. every person


Momma and babies are safe and sound. They were allowed to leave the province to their new homes:) Thanks to EVERYONE who wrote to help them.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tag... you're it</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/312606</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 May 2007 13:19:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>TAG!!
facts
Here are the rules:

Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Do ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ TAG!!
facts
Here are the rules:

Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged, need to post in their Diary the rules & their 7 pawsome facts. Then choose 7 dogs to tag and list their names. Don’t forget to bark them a pmail that they have been tagged and to read your Diary!!!

1. I love to sleep between mom and dad
2. I love my squeeky toys
3. I hate getting into water
4. I love to go in our rig
5. I hate thunder
6. I love mommy's cooking
7. I love my human sis, Bullet, Squeak and everyone I meet who will give me a chance.

I tagged   Jackson , Belle, Sydney , Roxi , Brandy, Sadie Mae , Vance]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Spring</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/280227</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Mar 2007 08:53:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Jumping for joy here.... spring is almost here and you know what that means... SUMMER!!!! ROAD TRIPS ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Jumping for joy here.... spring is almost here and you know what that means... SUMMER!!!! ROAD TRIPS!!!!! YAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! My hoomans take me all summer in the big truck. I am hopeing I can meet more doggies on my travels. I go from Nova Scotia to Ontario every couple of weeks. ( it takes that long to go and come back  each trip ). I hope doggies in New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario reads this and maybe we can get close enough and have time to meet. Daddy is busy ( he is working ) but while he is working, mommy takes me for walks all over to see the sights that I don't see in the truck. So if any doggie in these areas read this and wanna by chance meet.... p-mail mommy. We can exchange details and then when we are ready to head out, mommy can contact everyone in that area. It would be so cool. Mommy will also have her video camera and maybe she will post the meeting on dogster. That would be sooo cool. Dog!! I can hardly contain myself.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>So proud and yet so sad</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/272374</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:52:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy was sent this today:

For all the dogs that offer their lives in the service of man.

FDNY ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy was sent this today:

For all the dogs that offer their lives in the service of man.

FDNY pipes, drums play as 9/11 dog led to final rest
6-year-old Rottweiler that developed bone cancer after helping 
firefighters search for victims at Ground Zero got a hero's farewell 
yesterday, hours before he was euthanized.

In a touching ceremony in Williamsburg, firefighters and community 
activists honored Nature, who helped his master, now-retired FDNY Lt. 
Gerard Owens of Ladder 5, for six days at the World Trade Center 
after the 9/11 attacks.

Owens led Nature on his final walk for 10 blocks to the Paws and 
Claws Animal Hospital, accompanied by the FDNY's Emerald Pipe and Drum Corps.

Nature, who had a large protrusion on his snout due to his incurable 
and painful bone cancer, was led by a vet into the clinic, where he 
was put to sleep.

"He served his country and is communit,y and paid the ultimate 
price," said Phil DePaolo, head of the New York Community Council. 
DePaolo organized the moving event, reminiscent of the emotional 
funerals for fallen firefighters in the wake of 9/11.

"You are going to a better place now," DePaolo told the dog before he 
was led away.

It is not clear whether Nature developed cancer from inhaling toxins 
at Ground Zero, but the disease is not common in his breed, DePaolo noted.

Though Nature wasn't trained as a search-and-rescue K-9, Owens took 
him to The Pile because there was a shortage of dogs, and he knew the 
pup could help.

"The vet warned me when I brought him down there that his life span 
may be cut in half," Owens said. "I took my chances, and that is 
exactly what happened."]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yanno Diary???</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/270062</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:29:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I get so mad when humans try to tell mommy what to say or how to feel. Mommy is one of the most care ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I get so mad when humans try to tell mommy what to say or how to feel. Mommy is one of the most careing humans I know. She goes above and beyond to help those who can't speak for themselves. Sure she gets burned out but heck who wouldn't. She wears her heart on her sleeve. She has helped so many and never looks for anything except their happiness. She says thats all the thanks she needs. My mommy is an adopter/fosterer/shelter worker. She sees the good bad and ugly day in day out. She believes and lives each day to help us animals. Some humans think she is rude / crude / wrong for stating facts because others think  what she sees should be sugar-coated. Guess what.... I think mommy is totally right. Why make humans believe that shelters are so perfect. Tell the truth. Maybe some humans would try harder to love, care for and not dump us pets off when it suits them. Maybe they can see the error of their thinking and decide to keep their unconditional loving pet. So from me to those who think mommy is wrong in stating the facts... to bad so sad. Grow up and get with reality. Maybe you can do better and understand it more. PHEW.... had to get that off my chest. I will probably get into trouble for it but oh well... sucks to wear rose- colored glasses.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Scarey</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/255119</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Jan 2007 08:31:20 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/255119</guid>
		<description>this is from my mom

I had a real scarey experience New Years Eve night. I was rushed into the hos ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ this is from my mom

I had a real scarey experience New Years Eve night. I was rushed into the hospital just before midnite.

I had a migraine ( not a bad one ) all day. We had tickets to go out to celebrate and I didn't want to miss it. Anyway, About 11:30 pm we went outside for a smoke and then came in. I had just sat down when the DJ turned on the strobe light and it flashed in my eyes. Then a sharp pain in my head made me feel ill. All I remember from then is standing up and saying I needed some air. (I was told the rest of this) I made it outside and my husband was worried and followed me. I told him I was ok but just needed some air, when all of a sudden my legs buckled from the hips behind me and I went down hitting my head against the brick wall. So not only did I pass out, I was knocked unconscious too. My husband thought I was dead, until he could find my pulse. Then even the EMT's thought I had a stroke ( I couldn't move , talk or anything ) My eyes were open but I couldn't do anything and I don't remember it ) Anyway I woke up 3 hrs later while going for a CT scan.
Turns out good and bad..... I never suffered a stroke or heart attack, I suffered what is called a MIGRAINE EVOLUTION. This is where something triggers the blood vessels NOT to open ( in my case the strobe light )which makes you pass out until they open again. You can be unconscious for 2 - 72 hrs. You look like you had a stroke and even feel like it. If they don't open... in rare cases you can die.
I am still recovering from the headache, the knock on the head and from my legs buckling up behind my back. My speech is getting better along with my walking. I still have memory lapses but that is getting better too.
Just thought I should warn anyone who suffers migraines to watch out for sudden triggers... strobe lights are dangerous to migraines. This can happen even without having a migraine at the time.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Birthday To Me</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/250164</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Dec 2006 05:55:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/250164</guid>
		<description>Yesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!! It's my birthday today.... well actually it's my adoption date, nobody knows ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!! It's my birthday today.... well actually it's my adoption date, nobody knows that my really birthday date is.... that's how much I was loved before mommy got me.... they didn't even know when I was born.
But life is so much better now. Mommy made me a cake and got me presents too. I can't wait. I wonder why I have to wait? I know daddy is working today. I hope I don't have to wait for him to come home. That would be toooo long. Maybe I will get my presents and cake this afternoon.  This is too exciting. I have only had 3 birthdays.... those are since my mommy got me. I am older though.
Well diary... I will let ya know later what my presents are and what my cake was like. I just know I am gonna Be one happy girl.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's her birthday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/249715</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Dec 2006 02:33:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/249715</guid>
		<description>My sissy is 20 yrs old today. She is an awesome sis and I love her alot. I am going to help make sur ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My sissy is 20 yrs old today. She is an awesome sis and I love her alot. I am going to help make sure she has the bestest birthday ever. After all, she is helping make my life the best it can be. Here is our first picture together.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p304/bulldaisymom/daisyTara.jpg
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TARA.... I love you alot]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Poem</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/248446</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Dec 2006 18:53:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy is still laughing at this poem

Christmas Dog
by Shel Silverstein 

Tonight's my first ni ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy is still laughing at this poem

Christmas Dog
by Shel Silverstein 

Tonight's my first night as a watchdog, 
And here it is Christmas Eve. 
The children are sleeping all cozy upstairs, 
While I'm guardin' the stockin's and tree.

What's that now---footsteps on the rooftop? 
Could it be a cat or a mouse? 
Who's this down the chimney? 
A thief with a beard--- And a big sack for robbin' the house?

I'm barkin', I'm growlin', I'm bitin' his butt. 
He howls and jumps back in his sleigh. 
I scare his strange horses, they leap in the air. 
I've frightened the whole bunch away.

Now the house is all peaceful and quiet again. 
The stockin's are safe as can be. 
Won't the kiddies be glad when they wake up tomorrow 
And see how I've guarded the tree.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>If Only</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/239975</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Dec 2006 09:05:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>A WISH 

I wish I was a Rottweiler and I could carry a gun 
I'd go after all  those folks, who th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A WISH 

I wish I was a Rottweiler and I could carry a gun 
I'd go after all  those folks, who think that torture's fun. 
I gather up a gang of us,  a Spitz, a Chi, a Hound 
We'd travel in a motorhome, and hunt these people down. 
We'd start with all the puppy mills, we'd open all their doors 
And tell them all  "run like the wind, and head for golden shores". 
There's someone there that's waiting, with open arms for you 
I promise you can trust them, they're animal res-cue. 
If I could talk, I'd call the millers out into the night 
I'd bear my teeth, and hold my gun and watch them shake in fright. 
And then I'd laugh and laugh and laugh and then I'd laugh some more 
As I threw them in the wire cage and slammed the metal door. 
So its on to the next, Oh this is fun as we joke around with each other 
We start drawing maps and making plans. 
Got alot of ground to cover. 
There's a Pit on the road someone has dumped 
We offer him a ride, 
It's not hard to see the life he has led by the pain that's in his eyes. 
We give him lots of food and drink, and he shows no aggression 
He hears our plan and wants  to join, and teach mankind a lesson. 
We're off again, to search this land for the murderers who went free 
To teach the ones who stomped and burned and hung dogs from a tree. 
One by one we paid them back for everything they've done 
And repeated their words back to them, "isn't torture fun"? 

After days and days of traveling, gathering troops along the way 
Thinking of our forever homes and the people who threw us away. 
We long for a loving  family, Oh wouldn't that be neat!!! 
Instead, they dump or beat us or have us put to sleep. 
Maybe we are not thru yet, there's many more folks to see 
The judges and lawyers,  the USDA or maybe the AKC. 
We give all politicians giardia and mange, heartworms too 
And take away their voices, and their water and their food. 
We'll take the rest and dump them on the highway by the side of the road 
And strip them of their dignity, give them fleas and ticks abode. 
I smile to myself as this vision dances in my head 
My eyes grow very heavy, as I snuggle in this soft bed. 
I can hear in a far distance, dogs whining and then a scream 
When I wake up, I realize that this was all a dream. 
The wire digs into my side, my feet and body sore 
As I look down to the ones below that cold, hard, wire floor. 
I start to beg like all the rest, please set me free today 
I pray to God, I'd rather be dead then live this horrible way. 

And guess what, I'm not a Rottie, nor do I have a gun 
I'm just a little Dachshund, put on earth to play and run. 
To be loved by ALL humans, like every dog should be. 
But if I did have a gun right now, I'd use that gun on me. 
Written by Barbara Lewis]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Went to vet today</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/233157</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Nov 2006 09:12:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well mommy took me to the vet today... I have been really sore all week, limping and crying. The vet ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well mommy took me to the vet today... I have been really sore all week, limping and crying. The vet says it looks like artaritus... what the heck is that??? The doc checked me all over, twisted my legs, pressed on me all over. I was sooo good. I never snarled or anything. Mommy gave me frosty paws when I came home. But of course... I have to be quiet again for at least a week. Just to heal up a bit. Just when I was allowed out again grrrrrrr. I am mad too... daddy is going in MY TRUCK without me. Now yanno that's not fair. It's my truck. Well gotta go lay down .... talk later]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bandage Change</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/218339</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:59:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>OUCH!!!!!!!!! Mommy changed my bandage this morning..... I HURT NOW!!
The bandage was stuck real ba ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OUCH!!!!!!!!! Mommy changed my bandage this morning..... I HURT NOW!!
The bandage was stuck real bad. Mommy was trying really hard not to hurt me or tear out my stitches. She had to soak it for 1/2 hour. It was still stuck. Mommy had to pull alittle and ( sniff ) a stitche was taken out. It started bleeding again. Mommy had to take me to emerg to stitch it. It isn't to bad now... they just froze my foot. BOL mommy had fun trying to get me back in the car and into the house. Me and my wobbley foot.There is also a small infection so I have to take medicine.  So I have to stay off my foot all day AGAIN. Oh well.... I am brave and a good girl so I guess I can do it.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>slowly getting better</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/216994</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Oct 2006 07:04:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well diary.... I can put alittle weight on my leg today. I am not as sore either. But dang it, I am  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well diary.... I can put alittle weight on my leg today. I am not as sore either. But dang it, I am still not allowed to go outside for walks etc.  Still waiting for the tests to come back. I hope it isn't cancer. I hear that is a terrible illness. My older sis died of it. 
Mommy tries not to baby me cuz she knows " I will just run with it" so to bark.
Mommy gave me a fresh new bone to chew on so I don't get to bored.
Bullet gets to go for his walks and meet other doggies but I am stuck in the house.  That is sooo unfair. Mommy tried to explain why but I still don't understand. 2 weeks is a long time.  Bullet told me of a new doggies in our area that he met yesterday. He said I am going to have alot of fun with him when I get better. Oh well.... maybe I will learn how to do crossword puzzles or something to spend my long boring days. You got any suggestions there diary of mine? Anything will be helpful.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>pain diary... pain!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/216246</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 6 Oct 2006 08:54:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I had surgery yeaterday... mommy found a lump on my leg between my paw and heel. It started out ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I had surgery yeaterday... mommy found a lump on my leg between my paw and heel. It started out looking like a wart. Then within a few weeks it changed and got bigger. Mommy was worried and took me to the vet. He looked concerned and scheduled surgery. We are waiting right now for the tests to come back. I hope I got an A on it. Even though I wasn't awake nor did I study. Mommy says I am smart so I should be ok. I am bleeding today and in alot of pain. The lump they took out was big and there isn't alot of skin to close it so they has to stretch it.  I can't do anything for 2 whole weeks except eat and potty. That really sucks. I have to go back to the doc tomorrow to get my bandage changed.  I don't even wanna chew on my bones or anything. Maybe later I will feel better. I hope so. Mommy says that I have alot of great friends. There are some who want to take my pain so I won't be in any... that is sooo sweet. Makes me cry to think the doggies like me so much that they will take my pain and suffer for me. Mommy gets alittle worried because I won't let her out of my sight or even move away from me. I just trust mommy so much that I don't want her to go anywhere from me. I feel safe. Mommy don't baby me but she helps me do everything right now. My leg hurts so much and my balance isn't great. I can't get my leg in a comfy spot but I keep trying. So far I don't have to use that dreaded cone ( what a fashion statement ) I have tried to lick my leg but mommy tells me to stop and right now I do. So far so good. Well diary... sleepy again now so I will go.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S DONE.... IT'S DONE</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/213626</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 30 Sep 2006 13:02:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/213626</guid>
		<description>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFGKt9KOUbE

MOMMY FINISHED ANOTHER VIDEO...  thank dog she has sto ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFGKt9KOUbE

MOMMY FINISHED ANOTHER VIDEO...  thank dog she has stopped crying. I was thinking we would have to call a plumber. It must be ankle deep. But I sure did have fun tearing the squares apart until my goodie 2 shoes ( err 4 shoes ) brother took them. PARTY POOPER.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>no good can come of this</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/213042</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Sep 2006 03:04:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/213042</guid>
		<description>well mommy has gone and lost her mind..... mommy got this big oval thing and you put the dreaded and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ well mommy has gone and lost her mind..... mommy got this big oval thing and you put the dreaded and for me phobia fear stuff wet stuff in it. My brother loves it.... but I guess it's  a required taste that I am NOT WILLING to try. I hate water ( unless I drink it ) mommy says I will like it if I gave it a chance. But in say NO WAY JOSE!!! Not these feet. Oh yea it LOOKS good all glisling in the sun....cool on a hot day.... yadda yadda yadda...... not this girl. Ain't no way no how I AM EVER GETTING IN. I will follow mommy anywhere but I draw the line there. Oh Dog diary....what's a girl to do. Mommy says that in the summer it would be good and fun.... this summer past we were at a doggie friends place and I watched him.... he was having soooo much fun and wanted me to get in.... but I am totally scared. Now I have the nic...scarey rott. I am suppose to be big mean vicious dangerous eat cats and babies etc. etc. etc. Ane here I am afraid of water. Oh the shame and embarassment. My brother dives in head first... splashes, rolls in it and having soooo much fun.... I just have to get as far away as possible. I like walking in the rain ( cuz I know mommy will towel dry me and I love that ) but gettin IN water... no way. what am I gonna do?????? help me diary help]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OH Boy!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/212285</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:26:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/212285</guid>
		<description>Mommy is probably gonna be in trouble today. She read the posts on Tammy in the BSL forum. Boy she g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy is probably gonna be in trouble today. She read the posts on Tammy in the BSL forum. Boy she got mad. She posted most of what she was feeling and tried to be as nice as possible. But.... She knows some doggies will not like what she said. But yanno... frankly I don't think she cares right now. People are soo fast to condemn someone for doing something outside the law ( when the law won't help ) to help an innocent animal. They think it's for the glory and money. Well sorry... that's PETA's MO not Tammy's.  I like Tammy wishes the law would follow the law when it comes to animals. I can bet that if it was reported that a dog ( like a rott or "pitbull" bit or attacked... they would come in a heartbeat. But hey.....that's because a human suffered... but the call came in because a human made an animal suffer.  Mommy for one would stand beside Tammy not beat her down for doing something alot of others would say " let the law handle it, it's their job" . That would be fine IF THEY DID THEIR JOB.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I wonder</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/211512</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:43:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/211512</guid>
		<description>Now diary... if mommy and daddy gets a new doggie... does that mean they don't love me anymore? I wo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Now diary... if mommy and daddy gets a new doggie... does that mean they don't love me anymore? I would be broken hearted if that was true. Bullet is excited but I'm not sure. I always try to be good.. but sometimes I do things because I get carried away. Like today.... I was having sooo much fun with my ball.... I tore it apart. I tried to purrtend I didn't do it. I never tried to blame Bull... I just didn't look at mommy. But she knew. Mommy knows everything. How is that? Does she have ESPN? sometimes she scares me because she knows what I am gonna do before I do it. Mommy says that no matter what doggie we may get... I will always be special and loved just as much. What do you think diary.... mommy has never lied to me ( cept about Santa  and the Easter Bunny ) so should I trust her now? I am sooo worried]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>mommy's videos are done</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/210890</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 24 Sep 2006 05:54:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>well HERE THEY ARE..... THIS I SWEAR pt 1, 2 &amp; 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8bkP6A2Zoo

ht ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ well HERE THEY ARE..... THIS I SWEAR pt 1, 2 & 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8bkP6A2Zoo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da6QJrCnTQE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3BBDG--zxU

please watch all 3... BOL I can't tell you who is on which video]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I want one</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/210073</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 02:56:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy fooled us last night. She brought home a stuffed puppy that was so real like I wanted it. Momm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy fooled us last night. She brought home a stuffed puppy that was so real like I wanted it. Mommy knew I liked puppies, she had watched me before. But here was a rotty like me. I wanted him sooo bad. Mommy told me she was thinking on getting another, maybe becoming a foster mommy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Video of love</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/207011</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Sep 2006 02:37:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy is soooooooo happy and proud. She got the video done of adopted/rescued rotty/pitty doggies do ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy is soooooooo happy and proud. She got the video done of adopted/rescued rotty/pitty doggies done. She has been working soooo hard to get the pics just right and the right song. She hope everyone likes it and votes alot. The more votes the higher the rating...the higher the rating the more people will watch it.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Summer is over</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/202071</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Sep 2006 06:59:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well this trip was pretty good. For the most part the 4 wheelers were ok. Of course there is always  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well this trip was pretty good. For the most part the 4 wheelers were ok. Of course there is always some stupid ones. We only went as far as Ottawa this time and it wasn't really hot. Not like the weather had been before. Thank dog!!
I got to meet some new friends. One doggie we had moved from Ottawa to New Brunswick. His name is London. What a sweety. He is really old and can hardly walk and is going deaf. I was very gentle meeting him so he didn't feel threatened and feel he had to move fast. The next door neighbours of the people mommy and daddy were moving...REALLY liked me. They wanted to do everything and give me anything I wanted. They were really cool.
We FINALLY got to meet the lady who told mommy about me. It was because of her that I have my new home instead of being killed. Her name is Cheryl...she loved me too and so did her husband. She has 2 rotty's too. They are suppose to be up for adoption ( she rescues doggies ) but I know they ARE in their new homes already. One is named ABBY GAL... she is soooo pretty. We only really smelled each other because both mommy's were scared Abby would get to excited and try to run around alot.... she has bad knees and needs surgery. Next time we meet we will have some fun. Then there is BALDER. He is just like my brother Bullet except he played with me. He is a big teddy bear. He was showing me his pool and wanted me to come in. But I don't like water ( except to drink, which I tried to drink all of the water in the pool ). His mommy told me that he don't play with squeeky toys. I showed him how. Dog!!! he had alot of great toys to play with. I wanted to play with all of them. It was soo good to get out and play in a big fenced in yard with other doggies. OHHH to be free!!! I was in heaven. Then we went to his other home away from home. His mommy owns 2 houses and both have a big fenced in yard for the doggies. There was some toys there like in the other place but there was also different ones too. I had sooo much fun. Mommy feed me before we went to visit but they insisted on giving me more food. When we came back to the motel... I just crawled in bed and slept like a doggie. OHHH and Cheryl had a new bandana for me... on it says... MY HUMAN VOTES..... sooo cool. Then sadly it was time to come back home. This was the last trip of the year...unless mommy goes to Newfoundland with daddy. CROSSING MY PAWS.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>True Understanding</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/198260</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Aug 2006 04:26:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well..... I have calmed down and mommy is too ( mostly ) from the other day. I can say there is one  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well..... I have calmed down and mommy is too ( mostly ) from the other day. I can say there is one friend who pawmailed me and tried to make me feel better.  I know mommy sometimes comes off real strong but that has to do with the passion and what she has dealt with over the years of seeing our breeds go through so much.  There are many humans around me that was totally afraid of me and my brother. Because they believed all the stories they have heard. Mommy understood and talked with them, educated them and even slowly introduced us to them. They now are great friends to us and would protect us too. If they don't see at least one of us everyday, they call or come over to make sure we are ok.   Most of these humans don't have dogs and have sorta adopted us dogs as the community dogs. I have met people outside and when they find out where I live... they say " oh, you are the dogs that " such and such" talks about all the time, now I see why". That makes mommy and me sooo happy. Yanno.... all we as the BSL chopping block  breeds want is the same laws and rights as any other doggie. I haven't done what the " bad" doggies did, so why should I be punished for it?

So my handsome gorgous friend OTIS.... thank you very very much. You may not have thought you did alot for mommy and me... but you did. DAWG... just with mommy helping me typr this...she is crying. Corndogs plenty for you]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>UPSET</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/197619</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:36:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/197619</guid>
		<description>This day has been upsetting to me and mommy.  My mommy was in a thread today and started to really g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This day has been upsetting to me and mommy.  My mommy was in a thread today and started to really get upset. Seems for a dog site that is suppose to at least respect ALL dogs... that isn't the case.  I guess only " ceratin" breeds deserve general laws and others deserve to have triple laws if not killed out right. 
My mommy works so hard and long to protect all dog breed/mixes from the BSL , animal abuse, animal rescue and shelter/adoptions that she  is on her last nerve now. So humans that don't have bully/ rotty breeds ,do see the bigger picture about the BSL. Then there are those who think that what certain breeds were here for in the beginning...that's all they are now. Nothing about what they really do now. They think that because they don't have the breed on the chopping block it can't or won't happen to them. One breed is no different then another. One breed is no more dangerous then another. Sometimes I wish ( just for a month without them knowing ) that their doggies are on the block. Lets see how fast they would be fighting the fight and hopeing others would help them. Defending their breed from all the stereo type bias that is comming from uneducated fear mongering. To have the animal control come to seize their beloved animal who haven't done anything wrong except be born the breed/mix or look like one of the BSL breeds. Wonder what they would say and do then. Would they be so fast to defend the BSL stupidity? I bet they wouldn't. The comments they have said like " you should have known " or "why did you get that breed" etc. wouldn't be so fast to come out of their mouths. IF ONLY!!!! JUST FOR A TASTE!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We are back!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/197416</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 Aug 2006 05:51:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/197416</guid>
		<description>Well this was a trip like no other. BOL maybe we just should have stayed home. I did get to stay in  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well this was a trip like no other. BOL maybe we just should have stayed home. I did get to stay in a motel because our rental truck broke down. Because that happened... some other truckers we know....they were having a BBQ and actually bought a steak for me too. They treated me like the Queen I am. I met some other doggies in the motel lobby. We started to play and one of them got so excited, they banged into a table and knocked over a lamp...CRASHHHHHHH.... the lamp broke. We all stopped playing and hid behind our mommy's. I didn't know that toy poodles can cause damage like that. He was sooo sad that we had to stop. But we did go outside later to play. 
What is it with these big boxes that the doors close when you step inside and then moves up or down. The you hear a little ding and the doors open again and you are somewhere else? Mommy said it was called an ellavatorrr. Not sure I like it much.  OHHH and I hate these see threw doors. I keep banging into them.  Good thing I train fast.... mommy got me to understand when she says DOOR that even though I can't see it...I know it's there somewhere and I just stop and wait for mommy to open it. Mommy is sooo smart. But I am smarter I think. I trained her to say DOOR!!! BOL
Well daddy is going again... (sad) but I don't know if I am going. Daddy can't really take care of me himself on the road... when he is working he can't walk me etc. That's why I only go when mommy can. Mommy has to go back to work soon and we may not make it back in time. She says she hasn't decided yet. I would love to go one more time before the summer ends though. I wish my brother Bullet would go. I do miss him when I am gone. I miss my human sister too.
Ohhhh we have 2 more new additions to our family. While we were gone...my sister got 2 new spiney mice. I love rodents. They are soo cute and tiny. I just loved the rat, chinchilla and the other mouse we had. I just wanted to cuddle with them. Right now we have a mouse and the 2 spiney mice. They are sooo entertaining to watch. They keep running in the thingie and don't go anywhere. SILLY.  So for now I guess all I can do is watch them in the cages. Mommy says that even though I wouldn't hurt them on purpose.... my big feet could very easy.
A friend of my human sister got a baby puppy. I met her last night. She is tooo cute. When she comes back...I will do my best to be calm around her so I don't accidently hurt her. She is sooo tiny. Not much bigger then I was first when I was born. I wonder if she would let me be like a " mommy " to her. HMMMM I think I would like that.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yippieeeeeee</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/192531</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 Aug 2006 04:20:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I got some sorta bad news yesterday when I was at the vet. I gotta have  something called an op ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I got some sorta bad news yesterday when I was at the vet. I gotta have  something called an opperration. Mommy found a lump on my foot. So I have to get it out because it is getting bigger. The vet said it don't look serious right now because it's still small ( doubled since mommy found it ) but before it gets so big that once it is taken out that there won't be enough skin to close it good. So when I come back...I will have surgery. The doc said because it has been caught early... I won't be long in surgery and recovery time will be small. PHEW!! They will then send it off to see if it was cancer or whatever. Right now the doc said it looks like maybe a callus under the skin but because cancer is so high in rotts... he don't want to take a chance. I can deal with that. This was the first time I met this doc. He is new at my vets office. He really really liked me. He told me I was beautiful and came a long way from my beginning. My usual vet was telling him what I had gone through before. I really love her ( Dr. Bail ) the other doc is Dr. Morrison.  Anyway... mom was thinking I have an allergy to something because there was alot of discharge from my eyes and I couldn't stop scratching ( drove mommy nuts ). So he looked me over and agreed with mommy that I didn't have fleas etc., I don't have dry skin either. So because we are going away on Sunday... he recommened a steroid shot. That will be temp until we get back and do all the test to see what the allergy may be. Yanno....today I feel soooo much better. Hardly scratching at all. Scratching is normal, everyone gets an itch. But I was almost digging my eyes out and chewing my skin off. But I slept last night and only scratched once for a second. That was soooo good. I could lick Dr. Morrison for helping me.  Dr. Morrison also recommended to put 2 tbl  of pure olive oil in my food. It's high in omega 3 and alot of other things. So mommy will give it to me and Bullet.  The main thing is...I AM GOIN IN THE BIG TRUCK, I AM GOIN IN THE BIG TRUCK. HEEEHAWWW!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>In a day or two</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/190641</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Aug 2006 13:00:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well getting ready to go again and hopefully we can make it back before someone is dumb enough to al ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well getting ready to go again and hopefully we can make it back before someone is dumb enough to almost get killed or kill us.  I love to go trucking with my mommy and daddy but sometimes I wonder if it's worth it. I meet so many wonderful people who don't judge my breed just like or dislike me for my personality.  That is soo pawsome because I don't judge all humans like the ones my mommy rescued me from. Why can't humans be as smart? Maybe one day humans can be as smart...BOL well I can dream can't I?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I AM SOOOO EXCITED</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/190367</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 Aug 2006 15:24:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/190367</guid>
		<description>Well my mommy is more... I went into water today with alittle help from mommy. With her beside me I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well my mommy is more... I went into water today with alittle help from mommy. With her beside me I was alittle braver then with daddy. They have been trying to get me into water with my brother Bullet since they got me. I was always to scared. Last year dad got me in for a minute and only my feet. Today mommy got me in up to my chest and we stayed for about 5 mins. The water was sooo cool and refreshing. We were on our long walk in the woods were we usually go.  It was really warm and mommy knew Bullet would head for the stream he always jumps in. I wanted to follow but mommy knew I was scared. Daddy tried but I just took my hinnie outta there. Mommy went down and I followed her ( of course ). Mommy went in the water and asked me to come. Slowly I did. We took baby syeps but I DID IT!!!! Maybe next time I will go in faster and stay longer. MAYBE]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dunno if it's gonna be good or not</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/188944</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 Aug 2006 04:58:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy has to take me to the vet.... she found a lump on my foot between my paw and heel. Over the la ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy has to take me to the vet.... she found a lump on my foot between my paw and heel. Over the last 2 weeks it has gotten bigger. First it seemed like it may be a wart starting. But not it has changed.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>heeeeehawwww</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/182596</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Jul 2006 04:43:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Goin in the rig again, goin in the rig again!!! Gosh I just lubs the big rig!!! We are going back to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Goin in the rig again, goin in the rig again!!! Gosh I just lubs the big rig!!! We are going back to Ontario again. Stopping in places along the way.  I hope the humans driving their little cars pay more attention to the rigs on the road this time. I know that is alot to expect. Humans think we are the stupid or dumb animals on the planet but we don't drive cars and do stupid things around big rigs and expect them to stop on a dime. Or staying in their blind spot. Passing on the inside lane when we are trying to make a right hand turn. Tail gateing so daddy can't see them. Keeping or turning on their highbeam lights when aproaching a rig on a dark highway. Passing them on a downhill, cut close infront of us, then slow down while starting up hill. My daddy is usually carrying about 50,000 lbs. You try stopping or slow down fast with a little car infront of you going 100-110 kph. Then people wonder why rigs go off the road or there is an accident involving cars.  People don't want these rigs on the road and don't care that we have a time limit to get to where we have to go. That is UNLESS we are carrying things they want. If everyone would stop and think...where every item you have in your house came from and how it got to where they recieved it from. It all at one time or another was on the back of a rig. Even to the cars these road idiots drive. There are some drivers out there that do have common sense. Those are far and few inbetween. I hope anyone who reads this...stops for a moment and thinks about how they drove around the last rig they encountered. Did you drive with common sense and give the rigs the space they need to keep everyone safe? Did you allow them to pass so they can make the next hill comming up? Or did you speed up only to slow down so the rig had to brake and loose speed, then slow down other traffic and maybe have a really hard time to make it up the next hill? Do you start to pass just because you don't want to be behind us? Then stay in the blind spot so the driver can't see you and run the risk of being run over? REMEMBER...IF YOU CAN'T SEE THE DRIVER IN HIS MIRROR...HE CAN'T SEE YOU.  Please please please.....be smarter on the roads. You could be helping to save me, my mommy, my daddy or someone elses.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Well this was fun</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/181641</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Jul 2006 05:31:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I am back home again...phew....this was nerve racking. I got to meet a friend of mine that my mommy  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am back home again...phew....this was nerve racking. I got to meet a friend of mine that my mommy has been working to help save and keep with her owners. Her name is Shire. She is a rotty like me and isn't in the best of health. She also lives where a rotty ban is in place. She didn't like me to near her so we just did the sniff thing and my mommy gave us treats to calm us down. After that we just laid down and chilled. Shire is a beautiful lil lady.

When in Ottawa, my mommy and daddy went for breakfast. They leave the truck running for the air conditioner so I will be nice and cool. They were gone awhile and felt very safe leaving me in the truck. There was business to tend to and they were doing it without concern. Well, when they came back to the truck....unknown to them.....the AC blew in the truck. The temp outside at 8 AM was 80 degrees. The temp gauge inside the truck was 115. Mommy started to cry because of how close I came to getting really sick or even dying. Mommy demanded the company where we went to get the AC fixed to allow me inside where it was cool. They refused first til mommy said she would call their head office and tell them that we are in a rig and no place to go for shelter while our truck was in THEIR facilities getting fixed. It was going to take at least 2 hours. By this time it was 100 degrees. They finnally said ok and let me lay on the nice cool floor in the office. I have to say...I did feel sickly all day. I didn't even want to eat ( and I lubs my foood).

We did alot of travelling and I met alot of new humans. Some I knew from other trips and some I just met. There is 2 men that I just adore. One is Billy ( Ottawa) and one is Brent ( Toronto ) hehehe they adore me. There is one I can't stand because he teases me alot. Even though mommy and daddy keeps telling him to leave me alone. I use to like him first when I met him 3 years ago but I don't anymore. I keep warning him that if he don't stop , I may bite him. Mommy and daddy tells him the same. BUT he won't listen. So daddy got mad and fired him. Daddy didn't want to take a chance that he wouldn't stop teasing me and for me to bite him. So out the door he went.

We met up with other truckers who work for the same parent company my daddy works for. They were having a BBQ. One man named Moe cooked a big juicey steak for me. YUMMMMMYYYYY!!!! The next 2 nights, this man bought and cooked me steak. My mommy kept telling him that she has my food there but Moe says, I wanna treat my beautiful lil lady to steak while I can. ( men can be wrapped around my toes very easily ). The next morning that we were going our seperate ways...he gave me kisses ( shucks ).

I got to go to my favorite plant/pet store in Ottawa. It's called RITCHIES. They love doggies there and have gooood doggie treats behind the counter. I remembered where they were and just helped myself BOL. Mommy took me in there 3 times in one day. Just because I love it in there. This place is wonderful. Most people in there have pets, adopt, rescue etc. They even allow SD in training to be trained in there for the crowds. Police dogs are also trained there for sniffing etc.  I can bark all day about this place.

I met SHASTA!!! woohoooooo!!! We did the doggie meet and greet and that went good. Unfortunitly Shasta don't know about rotty grumbles and thought I was growling. We did get into a lil tiff but our mommy's made us go to our " corners". We just agreed more or less to have a difference of opinions. Shasta is a beautiful bully and funny too. I just wish she liked me more and knew I never meant anything bad with my grumble. My mommy bought us both matching hankies and gave us lots of treats. I hope someday we can meet again and it will be better. Shasta was just doing what she thought was right and thats ok by me.

I met a Bull Mastiff on one of my walks with mommy. What a gorgous boy he was. We did the meet thing and he understood my grumble. He wanted to play but I was to warm so we just went for a nice walk together. We didn't talk much, just enjoyed each others company and the walk. that was a great time. I would love to see him again.

I did see some little girls that I wanted to meet but mommy said I couldn't because their mommy or daddy wasn't there. One of the girls started screamming. We were in the middle of the road and she was up on a dirt pile playing. ( no chance of a bite or attack ). Her parents came running out from behind their house. They started yelling at us to get away from their child. Get that vicious dog outta here. My mommy said that I was no where close to their child and did nothing wrong. ( I was being very good ). Then the people said that their child was bitten by a GSD. My mommy said that I am not one of them and loves kids. Then they said" that's what they said". Mommy said...I am sorry for what happened but my dog didn't do it and we shouldn't be yelled at or called names". Mommy told me to come and we just left them ranting in the street. The other neighbours came out to see what all the fuss was about. When they saw me....they asked mommy if they could meet me. Mommy said yes and told me to sit/stay. I stayed very quiet and calm. These people said that I was a nice quiet girl and what they heard from the other people moments before was uncalled for. They then went to the people and told them so. They said..." there are 15 dogs on this street and if your child can't accept dogs or are so afraid....then keep the children in their OWN yard". Everyone has the right to walk a well behaved leashed dog here. WOW I was shocked and so was mommy. I wish humans would judge doggies by each instead of all.

Well I hate thunderstorms!!!! Guess what....there was 3 while on the road. Mommy being the bestest mommy in the world....got down on the floor of the truck with me to sleep so I wouldn't be so afraid. She turned up some music to drown out the thunder and made sure the lightening didn't show up inside. My head was on the pillow next to mommy and she kept whispering things to me until I fell asleep.

Well I can say I an glad to be home for a few days. I did miss my fur brothers and sister and my human sister. I missed my bed too. I missed my walks with my brother Bullet.  But I will be rarin to go in a few days again BOL.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Back and going again</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/176613</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Jul 2006 16:43:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well this was short. We came back early and only for 1 day. This was a busy and fast trip but I love ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well this was short. We came back early and only for 1 day. This was a busy and fast trip but I loved every second of it. I met some new friends and even changed some peoples minds on my breed and bully breeds. WOOOOOOOOOFFF!!! I was sooooooo good. My mommy was so proud of me. I was happy to see my human sister and my other fur brothers and sister.  I go again on Sunday. I got my doggy bag ready to go. I hope we get to go shopping this time to get some new toys. We never had time the last trip. I was dissappointed but mommy and daddy got me some tim bits, so all was good again.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YIPPPIEEEEEEEE</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/173690</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Jul 2006 05:04:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm goin in the big truck, I'm goin in the big truck.... I get to go today in the big truck.... I am ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm goin in the big truck, I'm goin in the big truck.... I get to go today in the big truck.... I am soooooooooooo excited. I can hardly stay still. I'm not mad at daddy anymore cuz he and mommy are taking me this time. My brother Bullet is staying home with my human sister. She wants him to and he gets home sick so he don't like to go for very long. NOT ME no way....go go go go  is me. I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it!!!!! YIPPPPPEEEEEEEE and away I goooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Can't wait</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/172709</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:49:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>OHHHH When is Sunday gonna be here. Mommy says 3 more sleeps.... but I did those today. Mommy always ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OHHHH When is Sunday gonna be here. Mommy says 3 more sleeps.... but I did those today. Mommy always spoils me when we go. I always get a new toy for the truck. I hope it's not a scary one this time. I was afraid of the octopus until Bullet showed me it wasn't gonna eat me.  I hope mommy remembers to pack my bag with my rope,  ball, bone etc. I know she got food and lots of treats for me. A nice soft bed for the floor for me ( the bunk is tooo small for all of us ) so I sleep on the floor where it's nice and cool.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Doin a dance</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/172428</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Jun 2006 08:48:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>WOWWWWWWWWWW I'm so excited, I'm goin in the big rig!!! Finally, I get to be QUEEN Daisy of the truc ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWWWWWWWWWW I'm so excited, I'm goin in the big rig!!! Finally, I get to be QUEEN Daisy of the trucks. I wish I could dance a jig but hehehehe I got 4 FEET .... BOL. I will get to bark in mommy's ear and everything.... I hope I get to meet my new cousin SHASTA.... Her mommy and mine have become good friends since this BSL came in. Maybe that's the only good thing about BSL. Made people friends while fighting a good cause. If I get to meet her, I hope I can be on my bestest behavior. Sometimes I get really excited and can get rough. I don't wanna give the impression I'm not a good girl. OHHHDOG!!! I can't wait to go!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sometimes my brother gets what I want.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/171197</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:00:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Now I'm REALLY mad at daddy. He took my spoiled brother in the truck and wouldn't take me. He said s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Now I'm REALLY mad at daddy. He took my spoiled brother in the truck and wouldn't take me. He said something about " I went the last time and it was Bullets turn"  What's up with that? I can't help it if my brother gets homesick and I am Queen of the truck. He came home soooo smug. Like he was saying NANANANANA I got to go and you didn't.  But when I thought about it, Bullet don't get to go like I do so I guess one  small trip wouldn't kill me to miss. But daddy won't get away from me the next time. I will hold on to him by his leg if he tries.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Tail of Devotion for Daisy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/170291</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Jun 2006 10:39:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My Daisy.....  You came to us in your time of great need. You tried to show everyone that you were a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My Daisy.....  You came to us in your time of great need. You tried to show everyone that you were a mean dog but that was just a defense to protect yourself. When we walked out of the shelter, the walls started comming down. You were scared and unsure of what was going to happen. You were willing to try. We watched you go from a scared, starved, abused and neglected dog to a loving, playful, free of demons ( mostly ) young lady. You have learned to make friends without meaness. You act silly and make us laugh with your antics. You pretend you are big and mean but deep down you are a baby and more and more that comes out. You love to experience new things and do so now with great excitement. You feel safe and loved now the way you should have for the first years of your life. You want to look tough but loud noises scare you and you are back to being a little puppy again. Now that you know you have a forever home with lots of love and never ever to be alone again, you are loving us back the same. So my darling Daz,  my butterfly, we are happy to have you here with us forever.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's a car belt</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/170136</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:59:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>GRRRRRRRRRRRR my mommy played a trick on me. She said we were going for a ride. She put on my harnes ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ GRRRRRRRRRRRR my mommy played a trick on me. She said we were going for a ride. She put on my harness and the next thing I knew when I got in the car...I COULDN'T MOVE. My mom clipped me to the seat belt. She did the same thing to my brother Bullet. I don't think I like this thingy. It's cramping my style. I can't go from side to side and run over Bullet now.  Life is soooo unfair with seat belts. Mommy said it was to keep us safe in the car. She said if she could she would have us in those box things, called crates.  Mommy says she wants to have us as long as possible. But it's sooo embarassing to be in a seat belt when friends see me. It's like I'm a big baby. I'm a grown up by golly. I gotta have a heart to heart with mommy about my reputation and these belt things.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I let dad have it</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/169813</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Jun 2006 07:23:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I finally got a chance to tell my daddy off. He called late last night ( he thought I would be  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I finally got a chance to tell my daddy off. He called late last night ( he thought I would be sleeping) to talk to mommy.  I kept nudging my mom and she told daddy what I was doing. So he told her to let me talk. Well let me tell ya.  He was told off in doggie style. He said he was sorry that he didn't take me and that hopefully when he comes home next week he will take me for a bit. I told him NO WAY. I want to go on the long trip. Short trips are for my homesick brother. Mom must of thought what I said funny cuz all she could do was laugh. Boy humans sound funny when they laugh. I think daddy feels bad though. He said he has a new tou for me. I hope it's not another octopus. They got me one last year and I was terrified until I saw it wasn't really after me. I wondered how they got around with all those legs. I trip over the 4 I have.  Anyway, when I started to like the octopus I began to think of it as my baby. One day my brother had it and I tried to take it. The stupid thing ripped in two. Oh well, yanno the stuffing had to fly then. So the long and short of it is DAD IS NOT GOING AGAIN WITHOUT ME EVER. I am putting my paw down on this. dems the rules.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Buddy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/169325</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:59:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was soooo happy today, I got a pawmail from Bane. He is an up and comming trucker dog himself. It' ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was soooo happy today, I got a pawmail from Bane. He is an up and comming trucker dog himself. It's sooo neat to meet other doggies lucky like me.
Today is my mommy's birthday. I got her good this morning. She never had the chance to hear the alarm clock. I woke her with morning breath doggie kisses. Of course I had to throw in some drool too. Yanno, she didn't even get upset. She said something about having to get a shower and wash her face. I don't know why, I saved her some time by washing her face for her. Then I took her for a morning hike and shopping.  She bought something called a car belt. I don't know who she thinks it's for. Can't be for me.  Must be for my brother Bullet. He always wants to sit still in the back seat. I just love running from side to side sayin hi to everyone.  I will let ya know who it's for. Mommy did try the big box thing but neither of us wanted any part of it. She was sayin it was to keep us safe in the car but it looked to closed in for me. I have never been in one and don't intend to ever.  I hope mom cleans my car window today, she did it yesterday and it's all slimey again now. She says it was me but I blamed Bullet. I don't think mom believed me. She gave me that " oh sure" look. 
Well I am waiting for the phone to ring, I plan on giving dad a piece of my mind.  Or chew the phone up again. Which ever I decide at the time. Girls gotta be implusive yanno.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Still mad</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/168496</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 20 Jun 2006 17:07:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well the phone rang and I KNOW IT WAS DADDY!! because my mommy said &quot; hi honey&quot; ( she says that to d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well the phone rang and I KNOW IT WAS DADDY!! because my mommy said " hi honey" ( she says that to daddy ). I wanted to talk to him but mommy wouldn't let me have the phone. Somethin about slobber and about the last phone I ate. I think she knew I was gonna tell him off for not taking me with him. She won't tell me how long before he comes back but I KNOW SHE TOLD MY BROTHER!! He gets all the news.  My mom said she wrote a poem just for me..... here it is.....

 Trucker Dog Daisy

Before my new home, I was only tied.

Never was taught or loved, I could only hide.

One day I had enough of the abuse.

I got away and I was on the loose.

A group called the SPCA found me.

They thought loose I shouldn’t be.

I was hungry, scared and sore

I needed food and so much more.

They did their best to make me better.

My grumbles and groans didn’t matter.

The word was out that I was there.

They told the number and where.

Pictures was sent and people saw.

That I was looking for a new Pa and Ma.

My new mom saw me and cried.

She said her heart grew far and wide.

My dad is a trucker and goes away.

They decided I can go with him and play.

I took to the road like a duck to water.

My mom and dad and their new daughter.

I met so many new people and friends.

My hardline lack of trust is now on the mend.

I love my truck and always want to go.

Sometimes my dad seems to be so slow.

I say hi to all the other trucks, so they won’t miss seeing me.

Because a truck without a Rottweiler, just can’t be.

So here’s to dad and my mom, for making my life so much fun.

                                                  

                                                                   For Daisy,

                                                                   Queen Trucker

                                                                                                             By Gail Gallant

                                                                                                              June 20, 2006

I have the coolest mommy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm mad at dad</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/167850</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 19 Jun 2006 06:46:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well yesterday was fathers day and mine made me mad. He had the NERVE to go in the rig for a trip WI ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well yesterday was fathers day and mine made me mad. He had the NERVE to go in the rig for a trip WITHOUT ME!! He knows I live just to go in the truck and visit all the places ( I get so much attention). People have to take a second look when they see a rotty in a big rig. My mom and dad took me 2 yrs ago for the first time and I took to it like I have always done it.  The only thing that bothers my mom and dad with me in the truck is...... I JUST HAVE TO SAY HELLO TO EVERY TRUCK I SEE. Course that is usually done in mommy's ear. They also have to watch me when I am out of the truck and some other truck has its door open. I'm sorry, I just can't resist getting in.  I have met so many other trucker dogs on the road and it has been good for my socialization. My former jailer didn't do that so to some people I seem nasty. But I am not. I just wasn't taught how to behave before. My bestest mom is doing great for this. I have met so many new friends that now I want to meet all doggies. So for now until dad gets back, I will be as good as possible. When dad gets back, I will give him a piece of my mind about him leaving without me.  Don't he realize that I am QUEEN DAISY OF THE BIG RIG!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New life finally</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330881/diary/New_life_finally/167527</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Jun 2006 09:33:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Daisy  R.I.P. ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I never had a good start in life. I was starved for food and attention for the first 3 years of my l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I never had a good start in life. I was starved for food and attention for the first 3 years of my life. I was beaten alot also. At first my owners did some things with me but it never lasted. My province had a bad hurricane almost 3 yrs ago and my owners never even saw fit to take me inside to keep me safe. I was ties to a tree by a 3ft rope . That's where I was most of my life. I got away one day and the AC picked me up. The owner was well known and was told if he didn't  allow the AC to keep me, he would be up on charges. He did. Then the AC  gave me to the SPCA in Yarmouth N.S. They had a big job to get me healthy again.  I had no manners,wasn't housebroken, angry, starved and didn't trust anyone. They did their best to feed me and get my health up. I was only 45 lbs when my new mom found me. The SPCA had me for almost 2 months. I was only skin and bones with a heart beat.  December 27/03 my new mom came and rescued me. She didn't know I was to be PTS the next day.She came and took me even tho I was dirty, angry and maybe alittle ugly. She saw something in me and told me I had a forever home. She also said I will have rules to follow. I did my best to learn as fast as I could. She tells me everyday what a beautiful dog I am and how lucky she is to have me.  So I went from being abused/ starved and neglected to having a family who loves me and I have other fur brothers and sisters. WOW how lucky I am.]]></content:encoded>
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