Stray black lab mix story.

[Jbailey]

Great story so far. This is a very cool thing you've been doing.

Michael,

This is friggin AWESOME!

I wish you could keep her and I bet she does as well.

[King James]

have enjoyed keeping track of this thread.... hope everything works out!

[karmaz00]

thanks for your kindness..good luck

[foomanto]

i hope every thing works out for her weather she stays with you or not

Best of luck with your efforts to befriend Oprah and find her a good home.

[heavyd]

Any updates? My wife is curious too

Well, the lady that is interested in adopting Oprah called me back yesterday. I need to call her and ask her if she wants me to attempt to capture her or if she is going to get the other lady who's been feeding her to try.

We really don't have room, we have a small house 1368 SQFT and we already have two large dogs. I don't want to capture her then have to keep her for long since Rockie is dog agressive. It would be difficult to cycle them outdoors and indoors. Plus, Oprah is in very bad need of a bath. My hands get black when I pet her back or scratch her belly.

I went out and sat with and petted Oprah again last just after 8 PM. Had to work today so I put her fresh water and biscuit out before I left. Another friend was going to feed her this morning. I've not seen her yet tonight.

I'll keep posting any changes.

Thanks ya'll!

[Neuromancer]

Wishing you the best of luck in your quest to do a wonderful thing.

[King James]

good luck tonight! Hope all goes through without any problems

Originally Posted by King James

good luck tonight! Hope all goes through without any problems

Jan, that's the lady's name called me today and said she would be attending a birthday party for her son until about 8:00 or 8:30. When I got home, I drove by the front of the house and Oprah was in the lot across the street. I rolled down my window and hollered "hello sweetie" and she cocked her head and looked as though to say "where have you been". I drove around back and pulled in the garage and went in the house said hey to my dogs and let them out, then grabbed a biscuit to go see her. Something must have been up, as she would get close and sniff my hand, but would not let me touch her, she just kept backing away. I went out and tried about three times, because she just hung around the front yard. But after she backs up, I stop. I don't "push it", it's going to be on her tems. The last time I was trying, Jan drove up and stopped and got out of her SUV and Oprah increased her distance going back across the street. I don't know that tonight will work. We have about 2 inches of water on the side of our house leading to the front gate to the back yard, this could be hard to get through even if I could get close enough to snag her. It's supposed to warm to 55 tomorrow and no rain is currently in the forcast, but this is Texas and that can change quickly.

If nothing happens tonight, Jan said she'd get out tomorrow and visit the lot and try to get Oprah's trust. I play 8 ball on Saturdays in a league and won't get home until after 5 PM or so. But I figure there's not need to rush this. It took me months to gain Oprah's trust, I'd hate to screw up now. If it takes a while, it takes a while. But it would be nice if Oprah had a home for my 54th B-day Sunday. That would be the best gift I can imagine. But, this is about Oprah, not me.

Even if this does not work out. I will continue to feed and water her for as long as she has the need. When I look into her beautiful brown eyes, I know I could do nothing else and I like to think that she knows I care.

Thanks again for the comments, I appreciate knowing that you all care too.

[Don Fernando]

I hope there is a way that you can keep Oprah yourself, seems like you two are a match made in heaven.

I called Jan last night to check on Sadie. She said she was doing well, but Jan worried because Sadie would just find a corner, lay down and stay there. I told her that I felt that was because she had been on her own for so long, she didn't know what else to do and I bet within a few days, once she's more sure of her new home and companion, she'll be just fine. She was also worried that she would not eat and had not urinated yet. I told her that I didn't see her take in any water yesterday at all, and that she probably had used our backyard "facility" before she was picked up. She was taking her out every two hours, just in case.

Jan it taking her to the vet today, the same vet we use for Rockie, to get a good checking out. I'm hoping she tests negative for heart worms and that her blood work comes back good. Dianne and I checked her teeth yesterday before Jan picked her up. Based on her teeth, Jan said she didin't think she was as old as we thought. I found one tick on her right ear, but it was small and I didn't want to hurt her by pulling if off, I felt that she was probably under enough stress already. To go from being almost completely independant to being confined in a strange backyard was enough.

I had brushed her while she was here and think her being in and out of the rain last week had helped. Her coat looked better and she lost most of her odor. The first time I got to pet her, she had a pretty bad stink and my hands were nearly black afterward. She still needs a good bath, but she looked pretty good considering.

I put up a sign in the lot across the street to thank everybody who had fed and cared for Sadie and to let them know she had found a new home.

Jan called from the vet today and asked to come get the kennel. They can't keep her because she's not yet protected against any exposure so she's going to have to put her in the kennel while she is at work. I got to see Sadie when she came to get it. She was looking good and wagging her tail. She got all her shots and check-up, now we just have to wait for he test results. Vet said she was in good shape!

[68TriShield]

Originally Posted by nozero

Jan called from the vet today and asked to come get the kennel. They can't keep her because she's not yet protected against any exposure so she's going to have to put her in the kennel while she is at work. I got to see Sadie when she came to get it. She was looking good and wagging her tail. She got all her shots and check-up, now we just have to wait for he test results. Vet said she was in good shape!

So far so good Micheal...

[Jbailey]

Originally Posted by nozero

Vet said she was in good shape!

Great news!

Unfortunately, Sadie tested positive for heartworms. The vet quoted Jan for her $700 for treatment. Dianne had said $400 - $500 and I thought that was high... I had no idea. Dianne said she'd kick in $50 and Deb and I offered $100.

Please keep Sadie in your prayers. Thanks!

Thanks for the Oprah/Sadie bumps! I think I thanked you all via PM, I didn't miss anybody on purpose!

Respectfully,
Michael

[68TriShield]

She's a sweetie Michael