tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954899999461832288.post3858733541002330966..comments2024-02-17T05:49:09.737-06:00Comments on The Long and Short of it All: A Dachshund Dog News Magazine: Dachshund Drama: Obie The Obese Dog At Center Of Custody LawsuitRowdy and Bettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084557400493597650noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954899999461832288.post-47243948397365077402012-10-30T02:49:28.474-05:002012-10-30T02:49:28.474-05:00John, I applaud you for speaking out for rescues i...John, I applaud you for speaking out for rescues in general, & for ODR in particular. I was happy to read today that Obie will stay put for now, but disturbed to learn the reason behind the lawsuit: that Nora transported him to NY in cargo. We all know the dangers there, we've all signed those petitions to get the airlines to reveal their cargo casualties in order to hold them accountable & make cargo safe, but that may be an oxymoron. <br />Thank God there was no tragedy. But I can certainly understand why ODR would have a fit upon learning what she did, & would very rightly question his safety.<br />Doing business without a contract, however, can also be described as reckless and endangering the life of the dog if he should indeed need more medical attention than he's getting. <br />Seems like there's enough blame to go round. Also seems like both sides want what's best for Obie, in their own imperfect ways. The only thing that is FOR SURE is that Carson's blog practices balanced journalism & we are grateful to reporters Joey & Rowdy for their professionalism when covering a deeply felt story like this one. <br />MicheleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954899999461832288.post-61638929294866025532012-10-26T11:54:36.386-05:002012-10-26T11:54:36.386-05:00Ditto what Jacquie said!Ditto what Jacquie said!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954899999461832288.post-89448257687595146152012-10-26T11:23:51.262-05:002012-10-26T11:23:51.262-05:00I would suggest that there is no such thing as a a...I would suggest that there is no such thing as a a"Facebook community"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954899999461832288.post-91573699679061914382012-10-26T10:17:02.377-05:002012-10-26T10:17:02.377-05:00I also hope that the 30+ other doxies at ODR can f...I also hope that the 30+ other doxies at ODR can find their forever homes and would never advocate for people to stop their adoptions/donations to the rescue - I would like to think that the Facebook community & celebrities, etc are rallying together to ensure Obie stays where he belongs, with Nora, as opposed to back at the ODR (where Ms Rangan has stated via lawyer). It's not about rallying against the ODR, it's about looking out for the best interest of the dogs. Period. I just hope that it all works out for Obie, Nora, Hunter & Nogan on Monday!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890019866999216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954899999461832288.post-61207041074585447092012-10-26T08:51:22.557-05:002012-10-26T08:51:22.557-05:00Great Scott! I just found out about this yesterday...Great Scott! I just found out about this yesterday and it's a mess, isn't it? I am about to offer a message of support.curatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489649350600851213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954899999461832288.post-17923580289090022402012-10-26T01:38:23.727-05:002012-10-26T01:38:23.727-05:00I have helped out a couple of rescues by fostering...I have helped out a couple of rescues by fostering. After a while you become friends and don't bother with signing official forms, the dog in need is delivered to your home or you go pick it up.There is no doubt who is responsible for the dog, especially if it becomes ill whilst in your care.The person running the rescue foots the bills, usually out of their own pocket.The mudslinging involved in this story is appalling. If at any time Odie became ill and was NOT a celebrity, the woman who runs the rescue would be the one who pays the medical bills. I have read people running down rescues-all rescues- saying the people who run them are con artists.Sure people are free to donate to whomever they want but there's some dodgy ground here. I have fostered some dogs,both fat and thin, for months, they move on to happy lives. I've never made any money from fostering and I know the women who rescue are out of pocket most of the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954899999461832288.post-29331787157688523432012-10-26T00:41:59.151-05:002012-10-26T00:41:59.151-05:00So many people have invested emotionally in one ce...So many people have invested emotionally in one celebrity dog and are claiming openly that it's pretty much Obie or nothing.When ever money is involved it's always a good idea to be very transparent indeed. I do hope this rescue doesn't suffer as a consequence when people decide to move onto the next big cause.Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954899999461832288.post-51484521207533050902012-10-25T18:42:19.697-05:002012-10-25T18:42:19.697-05:00I have commented my distaste with the language use...I have commented my distaste with the language used against rescue on as many FB Obie postings I have received as well and lack of almost anyone to speak up for rescue or even ask posters to temper their response. Joey nad Rowdy are more temperate than Facebook and I thank them much for that.dachseeguynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954899999461832288.post-84551097814897456632012-10-25T18:23:50.911-05:002012-10-25T18:23:50.911-05:00Really sorry to see there are not two sides to thi...Really sorry to see there are not two sides to this story and that in addition to the facebook army arrayed against an all volunteer rescue rescue group, celebrities have joined in too. Wouldnt it be something if this facebook firestorm could rescue vet and rehome ordinary dachshunds in need as Oregon Dcahshund rescue does each and every day. Have you all seen the vindictive language being used against them on facebook it sickens me. Stop donations, dont adopt from them Janelle is evil, I do not think that is what Obie would want. If it were you or me, how would you direct funds from Obie's celebrity? I am of modest means but i would direct them to rescuing vetting and rehoming other dachshunds in serious need as ODR does. Would you have transported Obie 6 hours each way in cargo? I have always thought much more highly of the dachshund community than people in general. Seeing the firestorm directed against ODR over this ONE high mnedia profile case makes me question that. I for one will not attack rescue and I would love to see both sides of this on my friends Joey and Rowdy's blogdachseeguynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954899999461832288.post-56772366331394214562012-10-25T12:37:51.115-05:002012-10-25T12:37:51.115-05:00I have signed the petition and hope that Obie gets...I have signed the petition and hope that Obie gets to stay with Nora. He is losing weight and doing well with Nora, so I see no need for him to leave her care!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954899999461832288.post-87041263563535731352012-10-25T10:02:17.308-05:002012-10-25T10:02:17.308-05:00I too signed the petition. Seems greed has reared ...I too signed the petition. Seems greed has reared it's ugle head with Ms. Rangan which is truly unfortunate. We wish obie the very best! Robin, Macy & BaileyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954899999461832288.post-82452447082142542172012-10-25T09:36:52.857-05:002012-10-25T09:36:52.857-05:00We have already signed Obie's petition and ema...We have already signed Obie's petition and emailed Ms Rangan directly with our 'thoughts' about removing Obie from his home (where he has bonded with Nora and her other dogs). It's a true shame Ms Rangan is after the publicity and not after what is best for Obie! You can email Ms Rangan at: Jrangan@teleport.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890019866999216377noreply@blogger.com