Recent Posts by TuckersMom
Recent Posts by TuckersMom
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about one day ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: General / LOSS OF PET http://www.mydogspace.com/me/Marciatin
Another dear pup, Mugsy has gone to Rainbow Bridge..Please send a comforting bark to the family. Thank you..Fran |
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19 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: General / LOSS OF PET http://www.mydogspace.com/me/Hersheyspace
Another sweet pup called Hershey went to Rainbow Bridge this week, Please send a comforting bark to her parents. Thank you Fran |
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28 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: General / LOSS OF PET http://www.mydogspace.com/me/BARBARATBEAR1
Another Dear Pup,has goneto Rainbow Bridge. Please send a comforting bark to the family. Thank you. Fran |
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34 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: General / LOSS OF PET A new member of MDS..WOODY went to Rainbow Bridge..Please send a comforting bark to his parents ..Thank you..Fran
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35 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: Support And Suggestions / Rainbow Bridge Parkers mom and I started one a long time ago..it's in Forum's..General..Loss of Pet..
Fran |
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36 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: General / LOSS OF PET http://www.mydogspace.com/me/Kramer
Another Dear Pup..Kramer has gone to Rainbow Bridge..please send a comforting bark..Thank you...Fran |
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38 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: General / LOSS OF PET http://www.mydogspace.com/me/lucky13
Another dear pup has gone to Rainbow Bridge..please send a comforting bark to Sophie's family..thankyou...Fran |
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39 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: General / LOSS OF PET http://www.mydogspace.com/me/TAK3M3T0Y0URPACKL3AD3R
Please send a comforting bark..another precious pup went to Rainbow Bridge..Thank you..Fran |
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41 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: Rescues, Shelters And Adoptions / Non-Monetary Contributions Watch VIDEO...Pedigree will donate $1 for each viewing Go here: http://www.petsmartcharities.org/rescue-waggin/ ...and WATCH the video in the top right corner of the page, "Spunky taking the 'Ride of Her Life'" PEDIGREE donates $1 for each viewing of the video! (note: one per person) PLEASE PASS ON
I do not use this dogfood...so I am not promoting it...but they did a partnership with PetSmart..anyone who watches the video..a dollar gets donated to this great cause for dogs in shelters..thankyou, costs you nothing to watch.. Fran |
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52 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: Advice, Training And Tips / Dangers of Paper Shredders Dangers of Paper ShreddersI get emails on AKC updated health items.I just read this..and thought it would be a good idea to post. There are a lot of little pups on here..but also older ones to it is a danger for. Mine is always unplugged when not in use…and after I finish with it..I always empty and unplug it. But this might be a helpful reminder to all. Fran…
Beware of the Potential Dangers of Paper Shredders I’m not sure that our story is heart-warming or wonderful but I think it is one that needs to be told. “I never would have thought. . .” I can’t tell you how many times I have heard or read those words since we lost our dog Striker. I want people to hear his story so that no one has to ever utter those words that no pet has to suffer the way he did. Striker was born in Mattituck, Long Island, New York on May 12, 2006. He was a Rhumbline Retriever of good stock, great lines and a great breeder. He was our first puppy in 15 years (having lost our older Lab, Smudge, in 2005 and our rescued Rottie, Zeus, in 2006—just 10 days before Striker’s birth). We were thrilled to bring him home. We did all the things we could to puppy-proof the house, especially since Striker grew to be a highly inquisitive boy. In December, 2006 I was in our home office going through some mail. In the next instant our lives turned upside down as Striker suddenly licked the paper shredder, causing the mechanism to start and his tongue to be caught in it. I immediately pulled the plug and tried desperately to release him from the machine but I couldn’t hold him and the heavy machine at the same time. His screaming suddenly stopped as he pulled himself free by pulling his tongue out himself.
We went home to grieve our loss and that would have been the end of our story if not for a call the next day from the staff at the emergency veterinary clinic. They were devastated by Striker’s accident and asked if we were going to tell his story. And so a special awareness campaign on paper shredder safety was born. I started with informational posters which I distributed to local veterinarians, shelters and pet stores. Then Striker’s story appeared in a column of the Long Island Newsday and suddenly I was being contacted by people from all over this country and on several other continents as well. The response has been overwhelming and I am grateful for being able to reach so many people. And yet, I find that there are still so many who still don’t know. I continue to spread the word about the potential danger of shredders every chance I get. In this way I know that Striker’s short time with us was not in vain and his memory will live on. For more information on Ellen Lutz’ paper shredder safety campaign, contact her at: strikerluv@yahoo.com
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53 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: General / LOSS OF PET http://www.mydogspace.com/me/Flynn
Another precious pup went to Rainbow Bridge..Chase..please stop by and leave a comforting bark..Thank you...Fran |
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67 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: General / LOSS OF PET http://www.mydogspace.com/me/Blackb1111
Another pup to Rainbow Bridge.. Burkley. Sending a comfort bark would be nice. |
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68 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: General / LOSS OF PET http://www.mydogspace.com/me/jondjeff
We hope everyone can get a chance and send a comforting bark to Alfie's mom and Dad..Thank you |
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70 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: General / LOSS OF PET http://www.mydogspace.com/me/dingo899
Also too Sapphire.... lets all give our pups an extra special hug today. It would be nice to send a comforting bark to her parents also. |
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70 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: General / LOSS OF PET http://www.mydogspace.com/me/geewiz
Hannah went to Rainbow Bridge, it would be real comforting if we could send a bark over to her family. |
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104 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: General / Let's Luau Oh you know us three will be there for sure...hey...Tucker needs to dance with OLIE.. |
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113 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: Breeds Club / German Shepherds Tucker and Sasha both purebred Sheps too... |
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134 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: General / LOSS OF PET Sadly Harley went to Rainbow Bridge yesterday, April 16, 2008 http://www.mydogspace.com/me/wonderdog97
It would be nice to send a comforting bark to his family. |
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143 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: Breeds Club / American Eskimo (Eskies) YIKES there ya are....we have Sugar...she will be two years old May 12th |
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146 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: Support And Suggestions / loss of dog Parker that is a great idea. I feel the same way, some of us email each other..but this way, it will also be posted here. We know it sure helps to get a bark that shows you care. Even if the person was not a pal. |
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170 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: General / Could you help me? WHO is going to do the St. Patty's day Dance? Any plans yet? WE have to get our dancing shoes ready! Yikes, and Olie is away...hope he gets back for the next dance! And Chyna is away too! Oh oh and Astrid has company. |
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210 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: Pals / Friends in Need http://www.mydogspace.com/me/nyvettechdoglover Bella can really use your vote...she's donating her prize to a great cause..Shelters, that can use the PRIZE money! Thank you all. http://www.petanim.com/pretty-pearls That is where you go vote..takes a second to click on it. |
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273 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: Media / Doggy DNA Test Yeah I have had that in my BLog on my page since October 8, I copied it from an article...with the prices and all..but they said the blood tests are more, depending on the vet... Fran |
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275 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: Rescues, Shelters And Adoptions / Free ads for rescue groups Oh nooo there is one for "FRESH AND FRISKY"...so you two better be good! Remember soon it will be your First Christmas Sophie and Bandit!!! Hugs Auntie Fran |
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283 days ago
TuckersMom
58 posts
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Topic: Health, Diet And Vets / Bad Tooth Yup, heartworm test around our parts, is given every year, even if you have her on heartworm meds once a month..and Lyme, mine get their booster shot for the Lyme every year. But it's all part of the tests..my vet wont renew our heartworm stuff unless we get the blood work up..which is fine with me. I know I don't forget a month, but still they do the blood test. It's all part of a yearly physical. |
I tried in vain to reach our veterinarian, my husband and finally my daughter. We carefully loaded Striker into her truck and raced to the emergency veterinary clinic, only seven miles away. It was the longest seven miles I have ever experienced. When we arrived, we were told that if he survived, he would live a compromised life—unable to pant efficiently, eating only soft foods and learning to drink and swallow in a different way. We couldn’t imagine this energetic boy, who lived to run and retrieve, being deprived of the quality of life he deserved. And we were pretty certain that he would not have survived the hour drive to another emergency center where surgery would be attempted. Although we loved him with all our beings, we made the difficult decision to euthanize him.