Dogs and kids... Gotta love them!

I know you all have missed me desperately, so I figured I would grace you with my presence tonight. Ha! I think you all know I am more grateful for you reading my gibberish than anything.

First of all, some really pisses me off sad news. Our animal shelter just lost the contract for food we had. It's a long story but the sorry fucking people who are employed there are county employees, and they were going to get food constantly and selling it. Yes, you heard me right. They were SELLING IT!! Can I go kill them now? No? Are you sure?

"So you want to starve puppies, do you? I have friends who can fix that affliction."

They said our shelter was getting more food than shelters MUCH bigger than ours. Now granted, this happened before I got involved but still. We had someone who talked them out of cutting us off if she would go get the food herself. Unfortunately, this man no longer works there so we were officially cut off last week. Now we have to either bully the county into paying for the food, or we have to raise the money for it.

On that note, yes it is the season for giving, so if you would like to help, please go to this website: http://www.williamsburganimalshelter.com/donate.htm. There is a PayPal account link on the bottom, and I was just given the password to it, so I will be the one to collect the funds. No, I am not above begging. Do you want to see it?

Or imagine my Bailey having to work the streets, because that's where she would have been had they not had the food contract when she was there. (Just as a side note, we are a non-profit so you can deduct any donations you make!)

By the way, I know the website looks very out of date, and I was also just given the passwords to that so I can change things, including the Board which doesn't even show the current Board members (including me as the VP). Anyone who has HTML knowledge, feel free to let me know if you'd like to help. I'll give you credit on the site.

On a funny note, the other night one of the local schools did a Fashion Show fundraiser for the shelter called "Paws for a Cause", and one girl was so upset that no one was adopting the puppies. She even asked me several times to save the puppies when I was the one who brought them there.

Anyway, apparently her mother called her father to ask if they could adopt a puppy. She told me that the father was adamantly against it, and she didn't want to get divorced over the situation. As her and her daughter were leaving (with the child screaming how awful it was that they weren't going to save these puppies), she tried to tell the child that Daddy said no. The little girl immediately looked at her and said, "But we don't ever listen to HIM! You're the boss, Mommy!!!"

I almost fell OUT! Bless her heart, she just wanted to save some animals. But I think there are other issues in that home.

By the way, here is the new logo for the shelter. We had a contest and one of the groups from our local high school in the computer graphics department came up with the one that got the most votes.

I promise all of my posts are NOT about animals. I still have many other things to post about, but I don't want to bore you too much at one time.

Our family is cut off!

Last night, I went to a friend's house because she knew of a white Persian that was deaf and seriously needed to find a good home. She had the most beautiful blue eyes and looked kinda like this.

So big sucker that I am, I said I'd take her. Now I knew this was going to be a challenge since I still have the bird at my house, but I figured a kitten wouldn't notice for a couple of days especially a deaf kitten. I'd just lock her in the bedroom while I'm gone, right?

I stop at the store on the way home and spend $50 on this kitten. What the...?? Yeah, that's what I said when they rang the crap up. On a kitten that probably doesn't even weigh 2-3 pounds?

So I get home and let Bailey out to see the kitten. Now, I didn't expect the scene to look like this.

Or even like this...

I thought maybe there would be a little of this....

But never in a million years did I expect the scene to end up more like this!

Upon seeing the kitten, Bailey was transformed into the biggest bully I have ever seen! She repeatedly tried to take the kitten into her mouth and sling her. What the hell happened to my dog? I guess all of this time being mad at the cat that runs across the street and won't come play finally came to a head for her. I just couldn't believe my eyes. And the woman who had given her to me asked about a hundred times if I would make sure to give her a good home. The friend kept assuring her that Bailey was very spoiled and she would receive nothing but the best care. HA! My dog tried to eat the poor thing after only being in the house for 5 seconds!

Needless to say, I had to sadly return the kitty and tell them to find another home for her. It's a shame, but I guess I'll just have to put a fence up in the near future and get Bailey a puppy instead. She's great with other dogs. At least, I've never seen her turn into Cujo into front of another dog, even small ones.

New kitty??

See my former post about my decision, but a friend of mine wants me to take this kitty. What do you think of her?

She's a Russian Blue with green eyes. She's pretty much a rescue since the woman who has her keeps rescuing many of the cats from our shelter that they have to put down. When you look up the characteristics of a Russian Blue online, that might be what Bailey and I need. They are something that is affectionate yet playful and easy to train to stay off the counters and stuff. Is that possible?

Should I reproduce? .. Animal lovers chime in!

Okay, now that I look at it, that title is a bit creepy. No, I am NOT reproducing with animals because that would just be gross. However, the only way my household will grow at this point is by having more pets (unless Mister Right falls out of the sky.. Ha!.. Holding my breath for that one!). I am one of those whose pets are a part of the family though.

Since I have been volunteering on the board for our pitiful animal shelter, everyone keeps trying to get me to take more animals home with me. I currently have a bird (not from the shelter) and my Bailey (who came from the shelter 2 years ago). While I would love to have another dog, I really don't think my landlord would appreciate that, and I don't think that would be fair when I don't have a fenced yard for them to play in. However, I have been considering getting a cat.

"Rescue me, Krissy. Please!"

Now I used to be a dog and cat person. Over the years, I have pretty much just been a dog person. The thought of having a cat climbing on my kitchen counters does not appeal to me. I thought a cat might be a good addition to the house to help entertain Bailey, though she goes ape-shit over cats she sees outside. I didn't consider it any further because of the bird.

On Black Friday when we were having breakfast, Mom was reminding Dad that she misses her bird and wants one for Christmas. I looked at her and suggested she take my Petey. She said she couldn't believe I'd give him up. Now they have kept Petey for me on occasion, and he LOVES my parents, especially Dad. This Cockatiel will give me a headache when he comes home from staying with them because Dad whistles and talks to him all the time! And believe me, he loves my mother just as much because his cage and water bowl have never been so clean as when he stays with them.

So it's been decided she will get Petey for Christmas... or whenever I make the drive again. Merry Christmas to Mom and Petey!

Mom suggested that if I get a cat it should be a kitten even though I wanted to rescue this one cat that has been at the shelter for quite a while. She said she thought it would be an easier transition for Bailey to accept. Do you all agree?

Also, she mentioned that now they have self-cleaning litter boxes. Is this true? I didn't consider the litter box much because the last cat I had rarely used it and went outside to go potty in the mulch. Since this cat would probably not be outside at all (if I can help it), I want something that would be easy, as odor free as possible, and something that Bailey HOPEFULLY won't get into. Although I found some ideas online today about how to keep Bailey out of a little box, no matter what shape or size if I have to resort to it.

What type of cat do you prefer? I have always found that calicoes are the sweetest, but what do you think? Should I get one that similar in color to Bailey so I only have the same type of hair color to worry about? It's been so long since I had a cat, that I need you all to refresh my memory. We have so many up there that need rescued.

I love this Calico, but should I get one of these with her because they are more the color of Bailey?

Please give me your opinions on the whole dog/cat thing, litter boxes, etc. I will try to make the funny posts resume tomorrow. :)