Kaylee ,'The Message'
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Well done, Omnis. Good for you for remembering to listen rather than trying to troubleshoot. It's such a hard lesson to learn (for me, at least).
Yay free wine, Suzi!
Also, the pup was adopted this afternoon by a wonderful family, so we are officially foster follow-throughs (instead of foster failures, which is what we were for Newton!). She was a cute little bug, but a ton of work. Very happy she's found a loving home.
Pix, you and ND are doing the work of angels. Bless your hearts and congrats on finding the little one her family!
Today, an old doggy lama client called to ask if I would come spend 'significant time' with his 9 year old Basset and 'fix him.'
He made it clear that they were ready to kick the poor old pooch to the curb. They've got a new house and a toddler, and I quote, "I just don't have the time or interest in working with him."
Never mind that they did not implement one. single. thing. I suggested when I met with them 4 years ago. NOT one damn thing...but it's the dog's fault that he has problems, right?
He won't even agree to take the dog to the vet to see if his peeing is a UTI...which is shockingly prevalent these days.
So. I swing into action and, beyond miraculously, find someone who is willing to foster the dog and find him a good home.
But NO, when I call him back,"Oh no. We aren't getting rid of him. We just want someone to fix him."
When I say that both I and the 'sleep away' trainer I spoke to are worried, respecting how busy their lives are, about follow up and setting the dog up to fail, he says, "Oh. I'd follow up, as long as he is fixed."
Good lord, people.
Also, congrats to Maria on her new job and warm thoughts for everyone who is struggling.
I've been absent but have read every one of the last 400+ posts.
Bless everyone's heart!
Yeah, it doesn't sound like the dog is the one who needs to be fixed.
Wow. So, they e-mailed our severance agreements tonight, although a hard copy is being mailed as well.
It's...much more than I even hoped. I'm kind of dumbfounded.
That's awesome, Steph! FINALLY something good -- I'm so pleased for you.
How many months worth?
Several. I'm astonished.
That's great, Steph!!!
It's...much more than I even hoped.
More is better. Yay!