May 4, 2008
Olivia, Great Dane, digs a den
She had started to dig this den when she was into the full blown false pregnancy. But this blew over fast, however, the den is still very fascinating to her.
May 3, 2008
Olivia's stitches are out!
She likes to say hi to the other dogs, but since she is so big, other dog owners, especially the ones with small dogs, act a bit concerned at first, which I understand.
She even likes the ducks at the park, at a distance. She shows no predatory behavior at all:
Apr 30, 2008
Stephenville, TX: Adopt Brittney, Jack Russel Terrier, female, 2 years old
 | Brittney is 2 years old. She hunts rodents and snakes, and unfortunately cats too. As a Jack Russel Terrier she is a high energy level dog and needs a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. If you like to hunt or need a good rodent hunter, this dog is for you. She minds well and is very submissive in spite of her high energy level. She is also a great alert dog! For more information CLICK HERE! |
Stephenville, Texas: Adopt Serenity!
 | Serenity gave birth to 5 healthy kittens at the shelter and was transferred into foster care. She is a very loving cat, but throws a hissy fit when she encounters a dog. In addition to her own 5 kittens she adopted 4 strays that needed her help without hesitation. |
Please help to get Serenity either adopted or spayed and her kittens vaccinated! A fundraiser in her name has been started. Every Dollar helps! Just click the button below to donate or the link beneath it to find out more about her or a kitten's adoption procedure: MORE INFO ABOUT SERENITY ON PETFINDER.COM HERE! Erath County Humane Society Adoption Fees Apply! | |
Stephenville, Texas: Adopt Serenity's Kittens! | |
 | Serenity gave birth at the animal shelter on March 23rd to 5 healthy kittens. On April 25th she adopted an additional 4 kittens. Now we have 5 males and 4 females that desperately need a home. All kittens are together in one foster home, because the shelter is full. The kittens are weaned and ready to go into a new home immediately. MORE INFO ABOUT SERENITY'S KITTENS HERE! Erath County Humane Society Adoption Fees Apply! |
Apr 29, 2008
Fate of 40 animals seized still uncertain
By AMANDA KIMBLE
Staff Writer
amanda.kimble@empiretribune.com
Published: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:06 AM CDT
AMANDA KIMBLE photo For the next ten days, 18 dogs, 11 cats and 11 puppies seized from the home of Iris Jean Edwards will continue to live at the Erath County Humane Society. During the waiting period, Edwards has the right to appeal the Judge Shawnee Bass’ decision.
The 40 animals were removed from the Paddock Street home of Iris Jean Edwards, 59, following an animal control call reporting a dead dog in the street near Edwards’ home. When Animal Control Officer Frank Morecock responded to the call, eight more dogs which he was told by neighbors belonged to Edwards, were roaming free in the residential neighborhood.
Morecock approached the home and asked that Edwards turn over five of the eight dogs since three is the allowable limit according to a city ordinance. Edwards refused. Morecock then noticed that there were a large number of animals in the home, living in filth and suffering from varying stages of neglect. Morecock obtained a seizure order from Judge Shawnee Bass and was attacked by Edwards when he returned with the order and attempted to take control of the animals.
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Following her refusal to cooperate with authorities and her attack on the animal control officer, Edwards was arrested and booked into the Erath County Jail for assault of a public servant, a third degree felony, and interfering with public duties, a class B misdemeanor. She was released the following day after posting bond.
Although Edwards still faces charges stemming from her arrest, the purpose of Monday’s hearing was to determine if Edwards could have any of the 40 animals back. City ordinance would have allowed her to have up to three dogs and three cats at her residence if she was found capable of caring for the animals.
Edwards did not appear in court to plead her case. Now, the animals’ fate is in the hands of the Erath County Humane Society.
“Edwards did not come to court to dispute the seizure,” Bass said. “So, I turned the animals over to the shelter to do with as they see fit.”
Shelter manager Judy Hallmark explained that it will be more than a week before any of the animals gets a chance to be adopted.
“She (Edwards) still has 10 days to appeal the judge’s ruling,” Hallmark explained. “We won’t do anything with the animals before that 10 days has passed. Once the animals are truly ours, we will have them evaluated by a veterinarian and go from there and will adopt out those that are adoptable.”
Olivia and her Baby
Apr 28, 2008
Rushed Olivia to the Vet this morning...
Since she was spayed 5 days ago, she has been displaying strange behavior such as running around in circles and whining, hoarding toys (she was never interested in toys before), looking for something, but I couldn't figure out what. She wouldn't eat, only with lots of enticement and real meat mixed into the dry food to encourage her through the smell.
I was told to look for behavioral changes, because of the rabid skunk incident, to which she was not exposed, but I am a little bit paranoid about that situation and decided it's better safe than sorry, so I rushed Olivia to the vet this morning.
Turned out our good ole gal here is having a false pregnancy! She's got milk and shows all the signs of becoming a mother, but I didn't put 2 and 2 together, since she had just been spayed!
Bless her heart, she sure is going through a lot. I will try to introduce the new kittens I got in yesterday to her, see if she adopts them.
At least now I'm not worried anymore that something is physically wrong with her, it's "just" the hormones going bonkers on her. Welcome to the club is all I can say lol. I know how it feels!!!
Well, we'll get through this too. I'll plan to go to the shelter in a little bit and finalize the adoption.
