tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post3541372996008524344..comments2024-03-16T12:45:12.251-04:00Comments on Raised By Wolves: Consent and CompulsionHeather Houlahanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13891198124130533198noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-84050281620271751012013-12-31T13:08:19.899-05:002013-12-31T13:08:19.899-05:00Thank you Heather -- I had no idea of how bad it r...Thank you Heather -- I had no idea of how bad it really was. I am so happy and honored to have become part of the ES community.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03411720311880578919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-66714270291003280632013-09-16T16:50:00.892-04:002013-09-16T16:50:00.892-04:00I just wanted to thank you for all you do Heather....I just wanted to thank you for all you do Heather.<br /> <br />The final photo in your Columbiana ES album is what helped me connect the dots and realize my heart dog is an English Shepherd. Without that rescue effort and photos I would not have gained valuable information about my dog's background and enjoyed the last four years getting to know other ES owners and their dogs. <br />My boy is 10 1/2 years old now and I am confident that another English Shepherd will follow in his footsteps one day (hopefully many years from now!). <br /><br />I am an English Shepherd owner for life thanks to your hard work and commitment to our amazing breed. English Shepherd Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-68611040240169996082011-09-13T18:58:01.171-04:002011-09-13T18:58:01.171-04:00Aw damn. That poor boy. I'm amazed he surviv...Aw damn. That poor boy. I'm amazed he survived. Were they all like that? Shit. <br /><br />He's so handsome now. Good job, all who've worked for him to be him.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597630887713954960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-62828454252102422962009-11-05T10:25:22.142-05:002009-11-05T10:25:22.142-05:00Just read your post, Heather. Thank you. I've ...Just read your post, Heather. Thank you. I've been taking a lot of your work and applying it to working with Paige. It's hard to imagine a dog coming from a worse place than Paige, until I read about Barry White. I couldn't open the "before" picture. I know it'll be too upsetting. But he looks GREAT today. A really good looking dog!<br />Laura in FL<br />w/Paige (ONB)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-62634802846470534162009-10-26T19:22:44.328-04:002009-10-26T19:22:44.328-04:00Wow. If he was a favorite, I wouldn't want to ...Wow. If he was a favorite, I wouldn't want to see pictures of her non-favorites. And I consider myself to have a relatively strong stomach for such things.<br /><br />This was an astonishingly moving post. What amazing creatures dogs are. What an amazing creature this dog is.Katiehttp://underdogged.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-211243966852707652009-10-25T22:59:43.705-04:002009-10-25T22:59:43.705-04:00Abnstranger-
I was Freddy's handler and I am s...Abnstranger-<br />I was Freddy's handler and I am so sorry to hear about his pain. It explains some things. He didn't like to spend a lot of time outside or on his feet. He seemed like he didn't have a lot of energy. He would often be leery of me until he heard my voice or was close. I had an old lab that was arthritic and rimadyl worked well for him, but I'm sure the knowledgeable folks on this blog and the yahoo list (if you post there) will give you many good suggestions. He is a special old boy and I remember that spark in his eyes well. Take care.<br /><br />As for this blog and picture - it is a wonderful happy ending for BW and I thank Heather for writing it. Everyone should look at the before picture just in case there is ANY doubt about the hell these dogs went through. There are many "before" pictures in this abuse case and it helps remind us why we are so happy, joyful, and tearful to see the beautiful "after" pictures. It reminds me about the resilience, intelligence, and forgiveness these dogs possess. <br /><br />Rachael<br />Billings, MTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-2945401170722258732009-10-25T22:32:45.714-04:002009-10-25T22:32:45.714-04:00Bless all of you for giving these dogs the time an...Bless all of you for giving these dogs the time and training they need to have a good life. This is a fantastic reminder of why it is worthwhile to keep working even with the highly challenging animals.CarolG.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-55573521193811992352009-10-25T15:05:58.608-04:002009-10-25T15:05:58.608-04:00That "before" photo...just wow. I could...That "before" photo...just wow. I couldn't believe he was still alive at that point, and for him to be one of her "favorites"? She needs help, and I don't know if what she gets will be enough until someone gets the idea to stick her in solitary with light bread and water for months on end. And even then, who knows.<br /><br />On a lighter(?) note, I got to where you mentioned that he was motivated by no toy, treat, praise, 'love & cuddles,' etc...and wondered exactly how many "trainers" out there would give up on him solely for that reason.Viateciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08523551407472141202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-56413443330600898952009-10-25T07:53:32.152-04:002009-10-25T07:53:32.152-04:00Abnstranger: Some years back Heather's Lily (...Abnstranger: Some years back Heather's Lily (Lilith actually) began manifesting arthritic symptems and the vet recommended a New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel extract that really worked. I was also having that problem and Heather told me she didn't know if it was available for homo erectus. I looked for it and it is from Food Science of Vermont. It worked for Lily. it worked for me and it will work of your dog. You can find it by checking google for "New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel Extract for Dogs".<br /><br />Maurice (Heather's dad)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-81504596916425409382009-10-24T23:53:30.471-04:002009-10-24T23:53:30.471-04:00Just in case there was any doubt, and there should...Just in case there was any doubt, and there shouldn't be, every one of the 225 dogs turned over to NESR was placed in a home. Not one dog, not one. was "culled". A fair number are in foster homes but the overwhelming majority are in forever homes. While NESR played a part in this success, the real heroes are the volunteers at ONB and the people in and around Billings who opened their hearts and their homes to these dogs. NESR normally places around 20 dogs a year. Without the tremendous support of the folks in Montana we could never have placed so many dogs.<br /><br />DouglasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-44859857245999335972009-10-24T23:46:32.919-04:002009-10-24T23:46:32.919-04:00Freddy, the ONB dog, is lounging on his sheepskin....Freddy, the ONB dog, is lounging on his sheepskin..<br /><br />He hadn't wanted to go through doors and can flip and slip his collar, sever his leash and hides whenever things get goofy here on the farm, in his estimation.<br /><br />Last week, acting on concern and guesswork, I took him for a very thorough vet' exam. Suspicions confirmed. Severe dysplasia, and very painful arthritis. Limited vision. What about the pups sired by this boy? They'll carry HD, no?<br /><br />Three days of glucosamine mix, and Rimadyl, he's far more animated and no longer hesitates at the steps. Seems a lot happier.<br /><br />OK, I need some advice about HD in the scenario of this way cool dog being as comfortable as possible, limits of tasks, etc. (He's about 5 years -going on 50.) <br /><br />The wet cold nose and sparkling eyes greet me every morning. The path has taken a new jog for us, but I need some good advice.Abnstrangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17374928683217004693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-81661768370829729272009-10-24T21:56:59.108-04:002009-10-24T21:56:59.108-04:00All I can do is weep, and thank you for your sweet...All I can do is weep, and thank you for your sweet words, and dedication.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18015219452269186971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-32919845593403732272009-10-24T12:28:44.193-04:002009-10-24T12:28:44.193-04:00As emotionally crushing and mind numbing as it was...As emotionally crushing and mind numbing as it was to see his 'before' picture, all I had to do was go look at the 'after'.<br /><br />Incredible.Linda Kaimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588283376515834955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-84818118707476490772009-10-24T11:41:58.040-04:002009-10-24T11:41:58.040-04:00I second what Kris just said.
Hopefully Chan and ...I second what Kris just said.<br /><br />Hopefully Chan and I will be able to check in on Norway soon.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218762951464444054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-1318352523446836172009-10-24T10:34:03.555-04:002009-10-24T10:34:03.555-04:00I hope that someday you will be able to tell the w...I hope that someday you will be able to tell the whole story about the ones she was trying to hang onto. I sense there is a lot more to the tale -- and maybe, when all is said and done it is not worth rehashing. It makes me SO ANGRY that people would deflect attention on her behavior; interesting how it was done by alleging equally heinous behavior by others. Suppose that's one for the human behaviorists.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479177289466582728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-81922318455112711012009-10-24T08:58:47.051-04:002009-10-24T08:58:47.051-04:00Wow Heather, he looks so handsome!
It is amazin...Wow Heather, he looks so handsome! <br /><br />It is amazing to me how willing people are to believe rumors that have no basis in fact and which wouldn't even make sense if one stopped to actually consider what is being alleged. Also, how easily some horrid behavior is waved off as not being as bad as it really is. My border collie cross and I just spent a couple of days with one of the ES foster families that decided to adopt their foster dog a whole three days after she arrived (what a happy puppy!), and the stories of the Linda appologists I heard were appalling. How do some people get so much benefit of the doubt? Even in the face of clear evidence? <br /><br />My BC mix and her ES mix puppy had such a great time playing together, my friend was trying to talk me into adopting one of the remaining foster dogs. If I were a little further away from getting my own rescue dog over her pretty strong fear aggression (towards women!), I'd be totally up for it as I've become quite the fan of English Shepherds.<br /><br />Anyway, good on you for such dedication and determination to do right by these dogs.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404312674626308999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-10571861449516491362009-10-23T23:40:31.124-04:002009-10-23T23:40:31.124-04:00I'm speechless. Humbled. That I should worry a...I'm speechless. Humbled. That I should worry about my ONB foster's reluctance to accept us seems trivial. Barry White's face emotes that trust you've created. Thank you for your caring.<br /><br />Barb<br />Calgary, ABAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-33872211849989045612009-10-23T18:15:54.239-04:002009-10-23T18:15:54.239-04:00He is a beautiful dog, with hope now.He is a beautiful dog, with hope now.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545617827996043666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-32344220817894089482009-10-23T15:43:41.273-04:002009-10-23T15:43:41.273-04:00Shirley! What do you think I warned people for! ...Shirley! What do you think I warned people for! When I say "You don't want to see it," believe me <i>You don't want to see it.</i><br /><br />However, in the face of some current attempts at revisionism about the condition of these dogs when they were confiscated, I think it's important that the revisionists be confronted with the evidence of the truth.Heather Houlahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891198124130533198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-29413051118691329762009-10-23T15:39:37.895-04:002009-10-23T15:39:37.895-04:00Sad to say, Kris, Barry White was indeed on the li...Sad to say, Kris, Barry White was indeed on the list of Linda Kapsa's "favorites" that she wanted back.Heather Houlahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891198124130533198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-22816305073348250982009-10-23T15:37:58.494-04:002009-10-23T15:37:58.494-04:00Seeing how wonderful he looks today, I felt I coul...Seeing how wonderful he looks today, I felt I could click on the old photo w/some sense of security. I was wrong. I wish I hadn't clicked. My thought upon seeing him was "How is that dog ALIVE?" To think that his owner could see him (and others) in that condition and not realize there's anything wrong - well, I hope she gets appropriate treatment for her mental illness.YesBiscuit!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-37910899082181948952009-10-23T15:30:10.948-04:002009-10-23T15:30:10.948-04:00Please, please, please tell me this was not one of...Please, please, please tell me this was not one of the ones that she was trying to keep. The look on his poor face in that photo says it all -- as does his behavior since he left that place. Thank goodness he was able to leave, and thank goodness you can give him the help he is so clearly requesting.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479177289466582728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-86812772611956326892009-10-23T14:58:40.487-04:002009-10-23T14:58:40.487-04:00I'm speechless. And a little weepy. What a d...I'm speechless. And a little weepy. What a difference you've made in that dog's life, and what a smart dog he is. <br /><br />My foster came to me healthy, trained, and trusting because his owner chose to give him up before anything rotten could happen. <br /><br />Your post has made me profoundly grateful for people (like you) who think, and act on those thoughts in the best interests of the dogs.<br /><br />Thank you.Shannon Larkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15551622255822820849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-13045226279403518572009-10-23T14:43:47.062-04:002009-10-23T14:43:47.062-04:00Dude. Be glad I'm not nearby, or I'd throw...Dude. Be glad I'm not nearby, or I'd throw my arms around you and hug you, in thankfulness that there are people like you in the world.<br /><br />Well done, both of you.Janice in GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642298460152468319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810033429461791744.post-69774972730601846512009-10-23T14:17:20.840-04:002009-10-23T14:17:20.840-04:00I'm crying tears of joy after reading your pos...I'm crying tears of joy after reading your post of Barry White. I did click on the photo because I needed to be reminded once again why I spent so many months, day after day, feeding, cleaning and caring for a breed of dogs that I had never heard of and thus became a part of a very heated debate of Billings people that we either for or against what we were doing. Each day as I hug the ONB dog I adopted I praise the Lord thanking him for the people who made saving dogs like Barry White possible. Thank you again Heather for your dedication, experiense and wealth of sharing with everyone.<br /><br />Trish <br />Billings, MTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com