tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post356594147834580228..comments2023-10-10T09:18:31.563-07:00Comments on Pony Girl Rides Again: These Christmas Misfits are Forever HomePony Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464088874054923635noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-68356582514570575492009-01-04T17:58:00.000-08:002009-01-04T17:58:00.000-08:00{CDN Cowgirl} & {Lisa}~ You've inspired a ...{CDN Cowgirl} & {Lisa}~ You've inspired a new post! Stay tuned to Thursday for more details and answers to your question.<BR/><BR/>{Desert Rose}~ I will definitely have to share Lily Bug's story one day, as well!<BR/><BR/>I love reading all of your stories about animals that you have adopted into your families. I happened to catch an episode of Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures tonight about a retirement home for unwanted and rescued horses to live out their lives: http://millcreekfarm.org/Pony Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464088874054923635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-85277549392944929172009-01-04T17:09:00.000-08:002009-01-04T17:09:00.000-08:00I loved this entry and was so touched to read the ...I loved this entry and was so touched to read the story and happy ending for Rosie & Bogey (he IS huge!) and Rosie is lovely. <BR/><BR/>15 of my "cat house" residents came from a shelter - they were a step away from being put down (quite a few were badly abused and confiscated from the owners & have issues)...misfits as you say but they are the loves of my life along with all the other vagabond misfits on our farm. Thank you & your family for giving loving homes to these wonderful souls. People like you are very special and the world is a better place for it.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177123397341454032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-30213190141853907192009-01-04T12:37:00.000-08:002009-01-04T12:37:00.000-08:00Your Dad must be very special. Most men don't care...Your Dad must be very special. Most men don't care for cats. I believe it takes a confidant, compassionate, strong, and appreciation of beauty for someone to love cats. <BR/>Kudos to your Dad. Bogey is quite handsome and huge.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I enjoyed reading your 'misfit tribute', too.<BR/><BR/>PG, maybe it's time for YOU to bring something soft, loving and furry into your home?<BR/><BR/>~Lisa<BR/>New MexicoLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-37791037657973854582009-01-04T11:18:00.000-08:002009-01-04T11:18:00.000-08:00Oh that is a sweet story! We have 3 blue eyed cats...Oh that is a sweet story! We have 3 blue eyed cats. (I am a sucker for those blue eyes!) Our maleis huge too. He weighs about 25lbs! Nope no fat either, he is a muscley dude. I love Rosie tooo! She is so sweet lookin! I can't go to shelter, I would come home with the whole lot. Thanks for sharing your story I am all warm inside!!Train Wreckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935319684656879210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-21608490779704139192009-01-04T09:59:00.000-08:002009-01-04T09:59:00.000-08:00What a great story and they are so cute too. We ha...What a great story and they are so cute too. We have one rescue Aussie since she was 9 months old, she's 15 now and one of the best dogs we've ever had. <BR/>You guys are a couple of softies. I think most of us are when it comes to animals of any kind.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-54475666899731061522009-01-04T05:58:00.000-08:002009-01-04T05:58:00.000-08:00Awww-your dad is a big old softy! I always wonder ...Awww-your dad is a big old softy! I always wonder why guys try to be so reasonable when it comes to pets? <BR/>My Honey was allergic to cats when we first started going out. For a long time he sort of just tolerated them, but when a particular little fuzz ball named George perched on his chest and claimed him, he caved and has been a cat lover every since. <BR/><BR/>Now if I could just find him the perfect horse...BrownEyed Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610547057139295854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-32270803661546240772009-01-04T05:04:00.000-08:002009-01-04T05:04:00.000-08:00I worked to help establish our local no kill shelt...I worked to help establish our local no kill shelter. Those folks work harder than anyone I know.<BR/><BR/>If you have it to spare, they always appreciate your donations to keep the doors open. It's a hard time for every shelter these days.<BR/><BR/>Bella, Dyno and Lucy little star are our adoptees. We adore them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-55415784655995015912009-01-04T00:32:00.000-08:002009-01-04T00:32:00.000-08:00Sweet story! I've always said, if I ever have spac...Sweet story! I've always said, if I ever have space to take in a dog, I would have to have someone else go to the shelter and just bring me one. I don't know how I would be able to leave without taking all of them. As for cats, mine have always just appeared in my world. No choices involved. They show up, I let them in the door.NoBShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784322554842227516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-6474887542606428042009-01-03T20:53:00.000-08:002009-01-03T20:53:00.000-08:00They're both absolutely beautiful. Truly spectacu...They're both absolutely beautiful. Truly spectacular. Bringing a rescue animal home is truly a blessing for all involved. My cat Bear is a rescue, although I'm not really sure who rescued whom, if I'm honest. Bunny is a foster, but it's unlikely he'll ever leave our home.Carolynn Anctilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566204713508877389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-62230660462457999162009-01-03T20:36:00.000-08:002009-01-03T20:36:00.000-08:00I am a sucker for shelter animals. I would take t...I am a sucker for shelter animals. I would take them all home if I could. My old Dog Brodi was from the animal shelter. <BR/><BR/>Your dad's cat is so big and beautiful!! I love him!! And I love the sweet soft gold eyes of your mom's dog. So beautiful.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13155749395336824191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-65192986986714119762009-01-03T19:28:00.000-08:002009-01-03T19:28:00.000-08:00We have only have the pleasure of adopting one ani...We have only have the pleasure of adopting one animal from the shelter. Her name was Amber. She was a Golden Retreiver we adopted from a shelter when I was just a baby and we were living in Toronto. She was the same age as me. And we went through life hand in paw if you will. I was devasted when she lost her battle with cancer when we were both 14. But I am very happy to say we gave her a very happy life. She was schedualed to be euthanized the following day if nobody showed interest. She had been abused and was too quiet and withdrawn for most that had seen her. I am glad we took her home. :)Krystinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734053993038788982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-65205370723336163602009-01-03T19:02:00.000-08:002009-01-03T19:02:00.000-08:00I kept waiting for you tell Lily's story and about...I kept waiting for you tell Lily's story and about the painting...maybe in a new post?<BR/>Your Desert Rose AuntieDesert Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17579222955141552476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-73026102916071377032009-01-03T17:57:00.000-08:002009-01-03T17:57:00.000-08:00A lurker here - what a sweet, sweet entry.My old d...A lurker here - what a sweet, sweet entry.<BR/>My old daddy loved animals from the start, growing up in Iowa. Would have been a vet - but the War (II) changed that. We even have old war pictures of him with dogs along the way!<BR/><BR/>I have 4 cats - my pup went to live with my great-nephew - she needed some children. I was too staid!<BR/><BR/>Thanks, enjoyed.<BR/>Peace,<BR/>~Mad(elyn) in Alabama<BR/>www.xanga.com/madewyn~Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324326532848644809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-77151334127973856342009-01-03T17:50:00.000-08:002009-01-03T17:50:00.000-08:00Wonderful story PG...always love the stories with ...Wonderful story PG...always love the stories with happy endings!<BR/><BR/>My lil' Cindy Sue was an owner turn in and we found her on PetFinder...shelter dogs are the best!<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your 2nd White Christmas~~gtyyuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02402170522183324256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-48020578571413689312009-01-03T15:00:00.000-08:002009-01-03T15:00:00.000-08:00What a sweet story. My dad was just like yours. ...What a sweet story. My dad was just like yours. I don't want that dog! Then in no time, the dog was his. That is how it was with all the dogs except the last schnauzer, he wanted her from the get go. I brought home a Catahoula Leopard/Australian Shepard mix and he would not let me have her when I moved from home! Men are so cute like that! Dads are the greatest! I miss my dad so much, he has been gone for 22 years now.The Wildwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07148715870884411427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-46440302230952518702009-01-03T14:30:00.000-08:002009-01-03T14:30:00.000-08:00What a great story.Have a lovely second ChristmasWhat a great story.<BR/>Have a lovely second ChristmasCactus Jack Splashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12241651708232327588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-38410451614595151952009-01-03T13:11:00.000-08:002009-01-03T13:11:00.000-08:00What a sweet post. Those pets were gosh darn luck...What a sweet post. Those pets were gosh darn lucky that Christmas! They are both beautiful. I can see why y'all couldn't resist em!The Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938837778452220569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-32293197912338631182009-01-03T11:51:00.000-08:002009-01-03T11:51:00.000-08:00Wow Bogart really is huge! He makes the other cat ...Wow Bogart really is huge! He makes the other cat look like a kitten.<BR/><BR/>We haven't adopted any animals from a shetler but Ellie, one of our 3 cats, was a stray that I found in our back yard with a broken leg. I cried until my parents let me keep her lol!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747884891043451384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-6754026891925431902009-01-03T11:45:00.000-08:002009-01-03T11:45:00.000-08:00What a wonderful, heartwarming story :) And Bogey...What a wonderful, heartwarming story :) And Bogey is gorgeous!!<BR/><BR/>Our lab X was left at the local shelter with his whole litter just before Christmas, all the puppies were named after Santa's reindeer (our's is Comet).<BR/>Our golden X was on the way to the shelter but we decided to take her instead. (her's is a bit of a long story).<BR/>BTW our local shelter is sadly not a no-kill shelter. :(<BR/><BR/>So PG do you have any pets at your house?cdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-53712412046704471802009-01-03T11:36:00.000-08:002009-01-03T11:36:00.000-08:00Great story. Glad to hear of 2 more animals place...Great story. Glad to hear of 2 more animals placed in forever homes. It feels good don't it?Trailbosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560979016510119034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-60601261740891172932009-01-03T11:14:00.000-08:002009-01-03T11:14:00.000-08:00What a sweet Christmas story! I love both of the ...What a sweet Christmas story! I love both of the Christmas misfits. <BR/>Particularly Bogey because I am just a cat lover at heart.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00765191219253926034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-51773192122940219142009-01-03T10:59:00.000-08:002009-01-03T10:59:00.000-08:00Men are suckers and that's just all there is to it...Men are suckers and that's just all there is to it. Our first All American Reject came straight from the pound (a kill shelter) and when my hubby went to look it was a mess. He had to go to every single dog run and schmoozle every single dog. If it were up to him I swear we'd have 50 dogs packed in our home.<BR/>I LOVE Bogart, the hubby is asthmatic and highly allergic to cats or we'd have one just like that big guy. I like my cats BIG. Polydactyl too, makes their feet bigger...MichelleSGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452831993197394668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-24807736513318950832009-01-03T10:35:00.000-08:002009-01-03T10:35:00.000-08:00All 3 of my dogs are from shelters. My golden retr...All 3 of my dogs are from shelters. My golden retriever was going to be PTS the day we got her. 1 1/2 years old, spayed, housebroke, and a few tricks. Pekenese #1 Owner had to go into nursing home and she ended up at shelter, Peke#2 actually was a cast out stray living under an abandoned mobile home, 1 1/2 years old. All shelter dogs yet purebred. Now all living the good snuggly life with us. It relly does not matter at all to me that they are purebred, they are just the ones that landed in our hearts.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09906263735837142327noreply@blogger.com