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cheshire New Member  Posts: 8 |
posted 01-25-2004 06:03 PM
 
HELLO my name is april i live in council bluffs iowa. i will take in any pitbulls or amstaffs that need new homes. ******MODERATOR EDIT******* Failure to provide sufficient background information - results in unacceptable posting.
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Desert_APBT New Member Posts: 4 |
posted 01-25-2004 06:16 PM
What are you wanting these dogs for? IP: Logged |
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cheshire New Member Posts: 8 |
posted 01-25-2004 06:51 PM
i just really like the breed and i want to help them out. i know there are ALOT of pits and amstaffs out there that need new homes quick. i rescued a pitbull mix from my next door neighbors because they abused her. shes doing good now though and ive become her best friend hehe i just want to help out other pits that need homes too. IP: Logged |
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MyPetTherapyDog Member  Posts: 157 |
posted 01-25-2004 08:16 PM
That sounds like a noble idea that you have. However, I am involved in animal rescue and I must tell all dog owners if you are going to surrender your dogs especially pit bulls MAKE SURE BY ALL MEANS THAT YOU DO A VERY INFORMATIVE SCREENING BACKGROUND CHECK ON THE PERSON YOU ARE ADOPTING/GIVING YOUR DOG TO. Always get a reference check from their vets office. DO A HOME CHECK!!! AS WELL AS A FOLLOW UP CHECK (notice not given) Get a license number and work number, find out where they intend to keep their dogs during the day when they are at work. If they have other dogs with aggression??? If they have a fenced in yard? Other animals? If they have had other dogs in the past? If yes and the dog has died, how did it die? This is ever so important. There are too many people that want Pits for ALL THE WRONG REASONS its our job as parents to make sure the dogs go to appropriate good homes. IP: Logged |
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tyed_dyed00 Member Posts: 43 |
posted 01-26-2004 08:54 AM
people befor any one should consider giving this girl any pit you should read what i wrote,,,,the internet is a good thing, she is getting a pit in a few weeks its going to be a blue, i dont know this girl but what i found out i would not give a cat to her,she is into- anti christ she is proud to be mean, her hands are scared up for some reason, and any one that will come on here saying that they will just take any pit, and not be a reacue, im sorry its fishy, and i dont trust any one i think alice as her motives,,, IP: Logged |
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tyed_dyed00 Member Posts: 43 |
posted 01-26-2004 09:16 AM
and she says her name is april but the info i found says her name is alice,,,,,,im only telling everyone this because i love pits more than i do people, i trust them more than any other dog and im a vet, i have been bit by many other dogs besides pits ,in my careeri have only been bit by one and he had a broken leg and i touched it and he snipped.so if this girl is mad for what i said she needs to realize that by saying all that she has,she needs to know there are people like me that wont trust,just because i work to hard to prove that pits are good dogs IP: Logged |
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MyPetTherapyDog Member Posts: 157 |
posted 01-26-2004 11:04 AM
I would be very skeptical to give any dog or other type of animal to someone I never had met or screened before. As I said before SCREENING IS EVER SO IMPORTANT!!!!!!!! YOU NEED TO DO A BACKGROUND CHECK as well as an intense screening of anyone who you are adopting or giving a dog do ESPECIALLY PIT BULLS!!! IP: Logged |
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benny boy Member Posts: 392 |
posted 01-26-2004 11:18 AM
hey tye dyed----how'de you figure that stuff out? just curious....thats kinda creepy if what you said is true.... IP: Logged |
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cheshire New Member Posts: 8 |
posted 01-26-2004 11:55 AM
hey i dont know how you know all this about me, my name IS april but some people do call me alice. its a nickname. i rescued a pitbull mix from my next door neighbors because they abused her. if you dont leave me alone i WILL get police involved in this. my boyfriend is an officer and i've already told him about this. all im trying to do is help out pitbulls. i can give ANYONE any information that they need about me. you're right i do have scars on my hands....that is none of your business and I DO NOT worship the devil. i am a wiccan and my religion is NONE of your business! IP: Logged |
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tyed_dyed00 Member Posts: 43 |
posted 01-26-2004 01:37 PM
april or alice i didnt mean to hit a nerve, but if you want to help pits start a rescue that can be checked by the humane soc. and i only wrote those things because you would flip from the things i have seen, things that are done to pitbulls that people find and bring them into my office, and benny boy you can find things out if you try and know how to do it.april/alice i dont want to know you, i just searched about you to see if dogs would be safe, thats all IP: Logged |
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cheshire New Member Posts: 8 |
posted 01-26-2004 02:18 PM
i know what the poor dogs go through im making a website and there are some horrible pictures out there. its too bad that you dont want to know me because im not a bad person..just because of the things you read. i would never hurt a defensless animal or person for that matter. i may not be the perfect person but i know right from wrong. i really wish people would get to know me before blurting out things like that.....now everyone will think "she is such a horrible person" and im not. here's my website...go check it out. this is my family website my other one isnt up yet. im not done. http://www.geocities.com/matchbox20gurl_1998 [IMG]file:///C:/My%20Documents/aprils%20stuff/mommy%20and%20eevon/me%20and%20rein.jpg[/IMG] IP: Logged |
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goob Member Posts: 552 |
posted 01-26-2004 03:52 PM
Cheshire, what experience do you have with APBTs, AmStaffs, and other "pit bulls", aside from the mix you rescued from your neighbor? If that is the only experience you have had with the breed, it would likely do more harm than good for you to take in a bunch of pit bulls and try to place them. Without knowledge of the breeds' normal temperament and other characteristics, you will have a hard time selecting GOOD cantidates for placement, and placing dogs unsuitable for adoption could end up with the dog being killed, owner (and yourself) getting sued for all their worth, and the breed having more bad press heaped onto it. Are you equipped for and prepared to live with a bunch of dogs that have to be kept seperated at all times? That's a strong possibility in bull breed rescue, something that a rescuer NEEDS to be able to handle. Do you have the monetary funds to be able to get all these dogs you're offering to help fixed, up to date on shots, and any other health issues taken care of? You may have found the above offensive, but it's not meant to offend, only to point out some of the hardships you WILL face if you decide to rescue pit bulls. A better option might be to contact an existing rescue or shelter and offer to help through fostering, training/exercising, or evaluating dogs for them. IP: Logged |
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MyPetTherapyDog Member Posts: 157 |
posted 01-27-2004 07:24 AM
Goob: What a great post. Taking multiple dogs into your home without any solid dog training / experience is not a good idea. Especially when you are dealing with pitbulls. However, there are many people like April out there that wish to help out animals in need. IP: Logged |
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True_Pits Member Posts: 373 |
posted 01-27-2004 01:29 PM
Sometimes people are just looking to get free dogs too, promising that they will take care of and it will have a good home. When in reality they will take any dog that is free. It is the owners responsibility to screen homes, so please do so before sending your Pit Bull with ANYONE. IP: Logged |
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MyPetTherapyDog Member Posts: 157 |
posted 01-27-2004 03:45 PM
Here is a sample screening guidline to follow: Always make sure to call vet checks, do home checks and non - announced follow up home checks!!! Please make sure your pets will be safe!!!!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Contact and personal information: First Name: Last Name: Street Address: City: How far could you drive to pick up a dog? How will you exercise the dog IP: Logged |
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Samsintentions Member Posts: 944 |
posted 01-28-2004 05:35 AM
Did anyone see the webpage, when I clicked on it, it said Yahoo: unable to find requested website. IP: Logged |
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MyPetTherapyDog Member Posts: 157 |
posted 01-28-2004 07:38 AM
I also clicked on the website. There was nothing there??? IP: Logged |
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shanean Member Posts: 43 |
posted 01-28-2004 09:28 AM
Alice,opps April,I hope you see that anyone on this site with knowledge and love for this breed are going to want to ask you your motives behind getting these dogs.We all feel the need to protect this breed.Not all pitts are going to mesh and make a happy home,are you going to know for sure what these dogs past consist of?I also have 3 family memebers in law enforcement,and believe me they wouldn't blame anyone for checking you out.(and I would never try to use any of them as a bully tactic)I would never let any dog that cared for go to a hme with someone I didn't feel I could fully trust.I feel you have thrown out some red flags.BIG RED FLAGS... IP: Logged |
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cheshire New Member Posts: 8 |
posted 01-28-2004 02:27 PM
im just trying to help....i understand that people may not trust me. im a really nice person though and i really love dogs. i am always trying to rescue them off the streets around my house and i try to avoid them going to the shelter. i dont want to know what big red flags ive given because that would probably just upset me. im talking to a kennel in another state and she and i are working together. im just trying to start up a PB adoption here. i know alot of people who want to adopt pitbulls in and around Council Bluffs. i'm sorry for posting this. IP: Logged |
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tyed_dyed00 Member Posts: 43 |
posted 01-28-2004 04:28 PM
april your trying to help the breed is noble of you, but befor you start helping other pits, help the one you rescued, because it sounds like it needs love, shanean, pet therapy dog have good points also about going to a rescue shelter and helping, you might get more out of it than you think, and dont be sorry for posting what you did, we all work so hard to prove to people that hate pits that there good dogs, and also you should keep up on your home, i say this because,if you have alot of dogs and something were to go wrong like you not being able to afford to feed them all what then?you would be hurt because they would end up in the shelter anyway, but if you feel so strong about helping them STUDY about them, my two pits are a handfull, i know that i would love to have 50 of them but i cant so i spoil the ones that i do hav IP: Logged |
Jas Moderator Posts: 536 |
posted 01-28-2004 05:13 PM
Yes, I too am curious to know how you plan to keep all these dogs? Just how many dogs are you able to take in? Where will they stay? Do you work for an official rescue group? If so what is the name? What do you plan to do with intact dogs? Do you have the finances to feed and provide vet. care for many dogs? Will these dogs remain with you for their lives or are you planning to sell them? What type of training and experience do you have to train, raise and evaluate dogs of unknown background? I'm sure you are a nice person but it takes a little more than being nice to adequately care for dogs. Do you know what it takes to start a rescue org.? IP: Logged |
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GinaH Member Posts: 70 |
posted 01-28-2004 06:42 PM
I believe your intentions are good however sending out mass e-mails requesting unwanted dogs from people is not the way to go I recieved two from you and to be honest it bothered me. I do Wish you Luck I just hope you are equipped with enough knowledge, compassion and funds to care for any dogs you may receive [This message has been edited by GinaH (edited 01-28-2004).] IP: Logged |
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MyPetTherapyDog Member Posts: 157 |
posted 01-29-2004 07:38 AM
Im just curious. How old are you April and what do you do for an occupation? What will you do with any dogs you obtain during the hours you are not home? ~~~ Another idea for you~~ Vet Techs are in high demand. It is another way for you to show love for ALL animals and help them as well. I am currently trying to talk my 19 year old daughter into going back to school to become a vet technician. IP: Logged |
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daddyfs Member Posts: 86 |
posted 01-29-2004 08:23 AM
you know, yall are right for tellin chesire all the things she would need to know when takin in all multipule pitbulls.. but some of you didnt need to come at her like that.. everthin doesnt have to be so harsh.. maybe she is jus tryin to help the breed out.. dang.. when some of you jump on someone.. yall really do.. IP: Logged |
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tyed_dyed00 Member Posts: 43 |
posted 01-29-2004 06:06 PM
im a vet and we really need techs in our offices, go to school it is hard but the rewards are out standing. we are not jumping on her we are just trying to tell her that taking on a big respon. is hard and should be we thought out when this girl came on here she said that she would take any pit bull, which is not a good idea, i dont think we all jumped on herwe just gave our imput. all the people that come here, to this web site seem very smart and have great ideas,to resolve problyms IP: Logged |
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cheshire New Member Posts: 8 |
posted 01-30-2004 09:17 PM
hi...well i tried to take in a nice male pitbull because tomorrow he will go to a shelter and be put down. i feel really bad tonight. i'm just trying to help them out. IP: Logged |
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MyPetTherapyDog Member Posts: 157 |
posted 01-31-2004 06:41 AM
Hi: Too bad you could not obtain the pitbull. What were the reasons? If the adoption form was filled out and your reference check was all right, as well as the home check being satisfactory, then you would have checked out properly therefore you should have gotten the dog. So somewhere something did not go right. You need to reevaluate what went wrong and rectify it. cheshire What happened to the other woman you are currently working with in another shelter? IP: Logged |
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MyPetTherapyDog Member Posts: 157 |
posted 01-31-2004 12:00 PM
Here is a helpful link to use when doing pitbull rescue. Just add the price of the search on the the adoption fee. It is better to be safe rather than sorry. You need to know who you are adopting to!!!!! http://www.1stpublicrecords.com/criminal_warrant.htm IP: Logged |
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chickee Member Posts: 150 |
posted 01-31-2004 07:02 PM
I don't know. Everytime I lay my eyes on this topic it just irks me the wrong way. I'm always wanting to post, but never do, til now. Who in their right mind would even post something so weird? Taking any/all pit bulls who need homes? Is this a joke or is this person really that naive to think it's all fun and games having to take the extra precautions just to house more than one at a time? I would like to know her personal experience with this breed. How many years does she have invested in research and owning? How much money ya got to spend? IP: Logged |
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Samsintentions Member Posts: 944 |
posted 02-02-2004 05:02 AM
I'm not posting this message to be harsh, but you once meantioned that your religion and "extracoricular" (sp?) activities aren't anyones buisness, nor what your occupation or finacial statuses are. I hate to break it to you, but trying to start your own rescue, and its public information. How are we to know if your not wanting these dogs for religious sacrifices, or for figting them to make $$$ on the streets? How do we know that you have a substaial amount of income that will be needed to suport these dogs. And when you stated that you would take ANY and ALL pitbulls, that is the biggest red flag of all. That makes me think right away, that your looking to take in a dog that has serious mental problems, and uncontrollable, unstable capabilities, then adopting them out?? I know about starting a rescue. I already have, ITs hard work to get all your facilites inspected, liablity insurances, and 501(c)3 and all your other tax forms. Don't be appaled by the useful advice that most of us are trying to give. You probably are trying to just help the breed, but, there are alot of factors that need to be reserched on. Perhaps you should have opened this thread with a little more subtile topic: I'm looking to help the Bully breed population. COuld anyone give me advice? I love the breed, ect.... and stated your refrences and stuff.... GOod luck. I'm not being mean nor trying to put you down, but this is obviously a sore subject and you need to be a bit more careful when opening a thread on which there are many breeders and experts here who all love the breed and what they stand for. IP: Logged |
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tyed_dyed00 Member Posts: 43 |
posted 02-02-2004 07:41 AM
pet_therapy dog was right, WHY didnt you get the dog? you come here saying that you will take pits but when one really needed your help, it got put down?and you also said that you know of alot of people that want pits,why didnt one of those people save it? you see april/alice it is hard to take care of dogs that have a bad rep. IP: Logged |
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akooker Member Posts: 18 |
posted 02-02-2004 03:17 PM
Hello-I just read what you said about taking in any pitbull,and i also saw how everyone replied.I believe some people were way too harsh,however you do have to understand their point.I am sure you were just trying to help,one thing you have to know is it is very hard fighting for the good name of this breed,i have two myself!And if you want to help it would definately be better for you to volunteer somewhere.It would not be good for you to just take a bunch of pitbulls you do not know into your home,this would create a HUGE PROBLEM!I think it is wonderful you want to help,but you really need to find a different and more responsible way to help,do not ever just jump into something like that,it is one of the reasons so many pitbulls are on the street or in shelters now,from people just jumping into and owning a breed they are not prepared to own.Good luck in finding another way to help,if you find any pitbull rescue centers around Iowa,please let me know,i would love to help too,i also live in iowa. IP: Logged |
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chickee Member Posts: 150 |
posted 02-02-2004 08:17 PM
Just for the record, she isn't just looking for any ol' pit bull. She is looking *Preferably* for purebred pit bulls. Ok, ok. So now you know. It's a scam. She is posting EVERYWHERE looking for purebred pit bulls. The only thing I can think of is a quick way to acquire breeding stock for her own little program, or for selling as breeding stock to make $$. Everyone knows that you don't get $$ from a fixed dog. And why would you want "preferably purebred" when the mixes probably need the most rescue help? I knew something was up. I knew it, I knew it. I knew it..... lol IP: Logged |
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akooker Member Posts: 18 |
posted 02-02-2004 10:26 PM
To chickee,that is horrible,i did not know she was posting everywhere for purebred pitbulls,what is she up to?I just like to try to see the best in people and i thought maybe she did just want to help,but we true pitbull lovers have to be very cautious of people like this,and make sure to question their motive,this makes me realize how important it is not to trust just anyone!!! Even if this girl was just trying to help,she went about it the wrong way and sounds very irresponsible she should not own a pitbull! IP: Logged |
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MyPetTherapyDog Member Posts: 157 |
posted 02-03-2004 06:32 AM
She is posting EVERYWHERE looking for purebred pit bulls. Posting where? What are the responses from other people saying they received e-mails?? This is not funny any longer. These e-mails should get forwarded across the board to shelters, humane society's and the ASPCA. Along with all the other names the person goes by. When we actually find problems with people looking to adopt dogs/cats from us, we put their names on a DO NOT ADOPT LIST and keep forwarding their names all across the United States. IP: Logged |
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tyed_dyed00 Member Posts: 43 |
posted 02-03-2004 11:42 AM
hey chikee hmmm where is she posting i knew it she was evil i told every one to look out for her im glad we are all looking out for our dogs has everyone read my last post about the dog that was brought into my office thats why i checked on her hey pet_therapy_dog how can we post across usa about her?? you have my e-mail tell me how i feel that i have to stop the wrong doing to these dogs everywhere not just in my city IP: Logged |
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MyPetTherapyDog Member Posts: 157 |
posted 02-03-2004 02:06 PM
tyed_dyed00 I shall e-mail you tonight when I get home from work! Sue IP: Logged |
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chickee Member Posts: 150 |
posted 02-03-2004 02:20 PM
She has posted on numerous message boards and this has come up on a list I am a member of called, realpitbull-l@yahoogroups.com. Specific warnings coming from Spindletop Rescue and Pit Bull Safe Haven Rescue, Inc. (This is what confirmed my suspicions.) I remember her around a while ago, but I don't 'do' names too well and don't pay attention to certain things when I probably should. Oh well. It didn't sound right from the very, very beginning. No one is going to go around 'asking' for dogs! They come to you!~ (and faster than you might think.) IP: Logged |
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shanean Member Posts: 43 |
posted 02-03-2004 02:45 PM
Hey chickee,I'm going to check out the site.This girl really set off some red flags with me also.I wonder why she couldn't rescue that pitt?I know that the humane society here will not adopt out a dog if you don't own your home,if you rent you have to have a paper filled out by the landlord.It really makes you wonder about this person.And I'm glad the way people have reacted to her,I believe it shows how passionate we are for this breed.If you get a chance email me whatever you find on this situation and I will get copies to my local pet adoption agencies.My email is fatclownponydwn@yahoo.com Thanks. IP: Logged |
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RottyMommy Moderator Posts: 480 |
posted 02-03-2004 07:59 PM
Hey guys dont worry due to some information I received I am spreading the word to add this person to the do not adopt to list and also spreading the word to many rescues, shelters, and pitbull boards that I belong to. IP: Logged |
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MyPetTherapyDog Member Posts: 157 |
posted 02-03-2004 09:30 PM
Tonight I went to join the yahoo group and I saw for myself her posts on the other boards! THIS IS NO LAUGHING MATTER!!! Gosh this person needs to be stopped FOR THE LOVE OF THE BREED!!!THIS IS DANGEROUS!!! IP: Logged |
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Samsintentions Member Posts: 944 |
posted 02-04-2004 05:35 AM
What web sites has she posted to??? I would like to check them out and warn everyone as well. You know, its sad. Apparently if she's acting in this manner, and allowing them to be "put down" and she's not "adoption approved", theres something seriously wrong there. Honestly, if I ever get an email, I'll go off on her. How dare anyone want to do this to make a profit? Pretending to be a rescue..and wanting to help when all she wants to do is add to the problem...shame.. IP: Logged |
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