tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post3590166998262163762..comments2024-02-10T00:21:20.628-08:00Comments on Dandelion Vegan Blog: Shelter DutyRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-21679771600717555652010-03-21T22:07:33.862-07:002010-03-21T22:07:33.862-07:00Thanks, Rose. It's one of the few choices I&#...Thanks, Rose. It's one of the few choices I've made as a parent that I know for sure is the right one. :)blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-37415264383391668942010-03-21T20:12:30.806-07:002010-03-21T20:12:30.806-07:00Hi BlessedMama,
I love those busy little feet...
...Hi BlessedMama,<br /><br />I love those busy little feet...<br /><br />It's wonderful that you're kids participate w/ the local SPCA...children just seem to get animal compassion so much more readily than adults...<br /><br />I commend you raising a vegan family...we need more parents like you!!!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-75039496095067760332010-03-21T20:09:18.922-07:002010-03-21T20:09:18.922-07:00Funny little rat feet. Both my daughters go to ou...Funny little rat feet. Both my daughters go to our local animal shelter, SPCA, on Easter week for their kids program called Camp Kindness. It has taught them so much, and they both love it. My oldest daughter's favorite animal is the pig, and it's been her latest merciless mission to beg me for a pet pig. I'll have to show her these photos, but then I may have to endure more relentless begging!blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-59003363860050994682010-03-20T13:05:53.620-07:002010-03-20T13:05:53.620-07:00Hi Mangocheeks,
I wish I could adopt each and eve...Hi Mangocheeks,<br /><br />I wish I could adopt each and every one of the little guys...of course that would be crazy...do keep us posted on your search for a dog companion.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-41738843593007020542010-03-20T05:32:39.113-07:002010-03-20T05:32:39.113-07:00I enjoyed the tour and Thank you for sharing this ...I enjoyed the tour and Thank you for sharing this with us all. Other than the cute factor, it really is heart warming. <br /><br />We are hoping to adopt a dog from a sheltered home this year. Let see what happens.Shaheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602971207085826708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-25904709612812203122010-03-19T20:01:14.027-07:002010-03-19T20:01:14.027-07:00Hi Allison,
I'm glad you enjoyed the pics.Hi Allison,<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed the pics.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-87741331739558725242010-03-19T19:39:23.248-07:002010-03-19T19:39:23.248-07:00Thanks for posting the adorable pictures. It's...Thanks for posting the adorable pictures. It's so great that you volunteer your time to give the critters a little bit of love.Allison, The Busy (Happy!) Veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12541876359426780447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-36245776753634227242010-03-19T19:01:21.662-07:002010-03-19T19:01:21.662-07:00Hi Andrea,
Thanks for stopping by. All the critte...Hi Andrea,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. All the critters have their own unique charm don't they? I love them all too.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-21654070655802095592010-03-19T15:30:50.648-07:002010-03-19T15:30:50.648-07:00I believe you about Harriet though I don't hav...I believe you about Harriet though I don't have personal experience with rats ... as pets. I've had gerbils, hamsters, cats, dogs and birds, though, and I loved them all. It's great that you spend time with the critters at the shelter. I used to play with the cats at our shelter.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-82092962911472312010-03-19T15:00:41.090-07:002010-03-19T15:00:41.090-07:00Hi Catofstripes,
I just adore rats...before I vol...Hi Catofstripes,<br /><br />I just adore rats...before I volunteered at the shelter, I had no idea how charming and intelligent they are. <br /><br />I know, the tumor thing is a bummer!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-53566110479426165732010-03-19T14:40:13.356-07:002010-03-19T14:40:13.356-07:00I love pet rats, we had several when my kids were ...I love pet rats, we had several when my kids were young and they were charming little animals. They often seem to get tumours, I've been told this is because they have come from breeding lines used in animal research, which is a pity.<br /><br />Well done for helping out and telling us about it.Catofstripeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08626451503696948747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-91689661789908439302010-03-19T11:59:01.452-07:002010-03-19T11:59:01.452-07:00That is a lovely sentiment SV.That is a lovely sentiment SV.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-47096376374998814382010-03-19T11:23:38.573-07:002010-03-19T11:23:38.573-07:00Methinks if you give up Harriet, she will die of a...Methinks if you give up Harriet, she will die of a broken heart. Who could love her as much?Vegan In The VIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05987192418948736625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-16336899954519312032010-03-19T10:49:43.887-07:002010-03-19T10:49:43.887-07:00HayMarket8
The pig is pretty awesome; he caused q...HayMarket8<br /><br />The pig is pretty awesome; he caused quite a stir at the shelter because so many people, including myself, had never met a pig up close and personal. He loves to have his belly scratched.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-44826889273611080932010-03-19T10:47:24.185-07:002010-03-19T10:47:24.185-07:00Laloofah,
I think you're right about ferrets ...Laloofah,<br /><br />I think you're right about ferrets being one of the all-time most playful creatures...they really are so charming.<br /><br />As for Harriet, I'm so tempted...I haven't decided for sure though...I've fostered about 12 rats in the last 4 years, so I'm kind of ready for a little break from the vet bills...but will keep posted on Harriet.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-51569395408546765892010-03-19T09:53:47.671-07:002010-03-19T09:53:47.671-07:00Wholly crap! That pig is awesome!Wholly crap! That pig is awesome!Vic Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11302375491853619090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-91124751461682064872010-03-19T08:31:00.737-07:002010-03-19T08:31:00.737-07:00What a sweet, heartwarming post, Rose! What lovely...What a sweet, heartwarming post, Rose! What lovely, soulful work you and the rest of the Critter team are doing, and what a wonderful shelter, taking in such a variety of animals in need of homes, and trying to place the chickens in farm sanctuaries instead of back into exploitative situations.<br /><br />I think ferrets, along with otters and some monkeys, may win the prize for "Most Playful!" They look like they'd be a lot of fun. I'm so glad Lena found a forever home already, and think Dex is just adorable! <br /><br />They're all precious, every one of them, but Harriet takes the cake! (And I love her name!!) She is too cute for words! (I especially love the close-up of her busy little feet!) I used to have a rat named Ratatouille years ago. She was such a fun little friend! I'm voting with Ali, Harriet deserves a home with you! :-) (I also agree with Ali that Harriet is eating better than most people!)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your shelter duty pictures and sweet little critter friends with us! May they all find loving homes soon.Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-5210559425480460762010-03-18T21:12:20.214-07:002010-03-18T21:12:20.214-07:00Rose,
Not that I get a vote, since I don't li...Rose,<br /><br />Not that I get a vote, since I don't live at your house. But if you have fallen in love with Harriet you should keep her. She won't find a better home!<br /><br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-5471712060089419042010-03-18T21:09:12.835-07:002010-03-18T21:09:12.835-07:00Hi Ali,
The little GP is pretty darn adorable... ...Hi Ali,<br /><br />The little GP is pretty darn adorable... and it's true, Harriet eats pretty healthy... a sort of sub-set of what we eat w/o any fancy sauces or spices and the like. I'm thinking of adopting her...but not sure yet.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-17584005976588570822010-03-18T20:59:05.487-07:002010-03-18T20:59:05.487-07:00Great pictures! Thank you for sharing them. I do...Great pictures! Thank you for sharing them. I don't know which one is more adorable. The guinea pig is pretty sweet. Harriet eats better than most people I know.<br /><br />AliciaVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-69687493801687125552010-03-18T20:56:44.460-07:002010-03-18T20:56:44.460-07:00Hi Dirty Duck..
...you made me laugh..."a bo...Hi Dirty Duck..<br /><br />...you made me laugh..."a boy is a boy is a boy"...I had never met any pigs before Miles. You should post post about your girl piggie friend sometime, I'd love to learn more.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-10540671284288020312010-03-18T20:44:36.730-07:002010-03-18T20:44:36.730-07:00"he prefers worms to carrots"
a boy is a..."he prefers worms to carrots"<br />a boy is a boy is a boy, my little girl piggy would never think of doing such a thing *sniff of disapproval* miles seems like a good piggy walking on the leash and all <br /><br />these are some great shots, wonderful animals, and a whole team dedicated to handling them?excellent!dirtyduckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383110271569591721noreply@blogger.com