Marci -
Home: Indianapolis, IN
Gender: Female
70's Clothes - NOOO!!!! Off Topic
Sun, March 16 2008
OMG - my SO is cleaning out his "stuff". He just found a powder blue denim jacket with red stitching and leather insets, and he'. . .
Marion Shelter - Official email
Thu, May 01 2008
Here is the email received from a friend of mine yesterday. The old message was fairly burried.
I have gotten multiple copies. . .
For the Rescues (Read at Home?)
Mon, June 02 2008
I don't write poetry very often, but have been inspired by Charlie and Quincy (still don't know how to spell that little girl's . . .
Going, Going......GONE!!!!
Sat, September 13 2008
That's it, all three of the dumped babies are gone. The kittens went to somebody who ADORES them, has several animals, and is a . . .
White and Tan Beagle Mix
Sat, September 13 2008
The kittens had just left when John saw a dog in the yard. I went out, and it was a beagle mix (mostly white and tan - definate . . .
Dial-up Limitations (Dinosaur)
Wed, September 24 2008
I will be visiting IP much less often. Being the dinosaur I am, I still have a dial-up internet connection at home. Given the ne. . .
Do You Speak Dog?
Columbia University is conducting a research study regarding people's interpretations of dog behavior. All it takes is filling o. . .
We Lost Wen Sing Tonight
I know I haven't been on IP much lately. However, I know that several of you would want to know that Wen Sing passed away this e. . .
Jean Donaldson Coming to Indy!!!
I thought some of you might be interested in this. Jean Donaldson (one of the country's premier canine behaviorists and author) . . .
BSL - One Terrific Article
For those for and against BSL, please take a look at the following link.
http://expositionhat.blogspot.com/
A friend has d. . .
Beautiful Sheltie at IACC
Animal Care and Control picked up a beautiful, recently groomed, quiet, polite, well crate trained Sheltie today. I was unable t. . .
IACC Training - THANK YOU
I wanted to publically thank those who came to volunteer at IACC today to help with the training program. After you left, I rece. . .
A Book Review
I recently finished reading "On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals" by Turid Rugaas (available at www.dogwise.com). This b. . .
Training Opportunity at IACC
Based on a conversation today with IACC, I am now 99% certain that I'm going to be allowed to start training the overly shy and . . .
Book Review "Oh Behave!
Dogs from Pavlov to Premack to Pinker" by Jean Donaldson. Jean is a PhD in animal behavior, and is a professional animal behavio. . .
Canine Christmas Surprise
You guys have got to see this! Its really amazing and very amusing!
http://www.clickertraining.com/node/2095. . .
My Letter to Doug Rae
I've written a letter to Doug Rae to let me volunteer to start a pilot training program at IACC. I've included it below. Let me . . .
New IACC Director Named
According to a story on Channel 13 tonight, the new Director has been named. It is Doug Rae. I don't know what this may do to my. . .
Crazy Dogs!
I have no idea if the full moon is in play here or not. The news said the moon was as close to earth as its been in a very long . . .
A Real Adult Dog?
I'm pretty excited. I may actually have a real dog again. As a lot of you know Charlie has been pretty reactive due to barrier f. . .
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunity
I wanted to let you know that I'm working on instituting a pilot program at IACC through their volunteer program to help start s. . .
I Just Have to Brag on My Babies
I'm very proud of Charlie and Sheila. First - Charlie. He's learning his left from his right paw on command. He's getting REALLY. . .
Grants Available to Help
those families who can't keep their pet due to financial considerations through the Humane Society of the United States. I just . . .
ARGHHHHHHHH!
What an awful night! Charlie has problems with big black barky dogs. Anyone want to guess what showed up in our class tonight? T. . .
I Got to Meet Marco Polo and
Annie Sullivan. What a couple of sweeties! They are such loving, cuddly kitties!. . .
Neighborhood Hero - Charlie!!!
Some of you know that I have one of those really extreme cat ladies next door who feeds all of the strays, but does not provide . . .
Vet Trip for Sheila
Sheila gets to go to the vet tomorrow. Her leg is starting to hurt a lot more these days, and I think its time to discuss pain m. . .
I'm sick of the car, too!
On top of the drive today, I have to get back in the car for 5 hours tomorrow to attend my dad's 70th birthday party. Wouldn't m. . .
IACC - Soon to be Adoptable Kitten
Warning - don't read while eating. While I was dropping off the stray beagle mix, I noticed a beautiful soft white and fawn kitt. . .
HELP ME!!!! DUMPED FURBABIES!!!!
I really need some help. I just found 1 YOUNG female pitt puppy and 2 YOUNG tortie shell kittens in the alley. We're 99% sure th. . .
Anxiety Reduction - LONG
As requested, here's what I’ve learned, done, do, and recommend(ed) with great success to reduce anxiety related to just about. . .
Clicker Training the Human Male
I just had to share this. Yes, men can be trained!!!! Its no longer a myth. They just take a LOT longer than a dog. (No offense . . .
I'm a WUSS!
I feel like such a wuss this evening. I'm sore from all of the chew tug stuff (I'm NOT in very good shape right now), I'm tired . . .
Training Blog
I have started a full blown blog to outline Sheila and Charlie's training progres (failures). This site is basically just for me. . .
Pretty Collar Experiment
Follow-up to previous big/scary dog discussion. I'm here to tell you that Charlie's new "pretty" collar has made a change in how. . .
9" Woolrich LEATHER retrieving
bolsters. I happened across several of these while perusing BigLots - CHEAP. I bought all they had at the Keystone store. I have. . .
FREE Crate 24x26x24 - GONE
I have a USED (read - rather beat up) crate that someone can have for FREE. Its a three piece metal crate with the two posts tha. . .
Reminder to Check Dog Tags
I know we've had several discussions about dogs having tags, but this is just a reminder to actually look at YOUR dog's tags tod. . .
HUGE Breakthrough with Charlie
I've been reading Click to Calm by Emma Parsons in preparation of our reactive dog class. One of the issues addressed is the own. . .
Canidae Headquarters Report
I just got off the phone with the Canidae head office. The very nice person I spoke with verified that Diamond is going to manuf. . .
Ouch! Canoe Trip
I'm SORE. Not only did I paddle a canoe around (with a LOT of help) for 3 hours, but I had the opportunity to haul in two soakin. . .
Scary News
So I was out talking to a neighbor last night who lives about a block up the street. Seems in the past few weeks, her dog (outsi. . .
All Dog Owners Read This - Response
I would love to eliminate the need for baths. However, if you would like to continue visits from and to others, I’m afraid bat. . .
Event Protest
I now can't even remember who posted the comment about Uncle Bills sponsoring an event for shelters. However, I called the Chamb. . .
New Animal Fighting Initiative
Thought you might be interested in this. I just received it from my IPD contact. Please note this is with the Humane Society of . . .
Pool
I was thinking about getting a small kiddy pool to see if the dogs would like it this summer. They are mostly inside, but love t. . .
Free Spay/Neuter, etc Clinic
I found this information in a neighborhood newsletter. Does require pre-registration (information below).
YOU can help preven. . .
Doggie Accupressure follow-up
I spoke with Mona Kornfeld at the Whole Dog Journal. She indicated that they almost never allow for copies of the journal to be . . .
Adoption Question
I was in the process of replying to the an earlier message when it was removed. Many of you know that I have inserted Charlie (G. . .
So...Aliens took my dogs and
brought back two much nicer dogs while I was on vacation. Many of you know that I took the dogs to a kennel during vacation. Sin. . .
Black Dogs in Summer
I need a bit of help. I've never owned a shiny black dog before. What are the best ways to enjoy the outdoors with him once it g. . .
Charlie's Barking - Blessing?
Well, it turns out that Charlie's barking at everyone he doesn't know may be a bit of a blessing in disguise. We've been working. . .
New Book for Shelter Dogs
Good morning everyone. I had the opportunity to see the Bernadette Peters Concert last night. She's a big animal lover, and has . . .
Lure CoursingInformation
I posted in an earlier post that I would look into lure coursing information. I was able to find a web site for a club dedicated. . .
Saving the Strays - Nuvo Article
I thought I'd start a new post to get this back on the top of the lisitngs. For those without access to the Nuvo paper, here is . . .
IIACC Board Meeting - Agenda
As Stacey posted earlier, there is an Animal Care & Control Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 16. I requested the age. . .
Easter Joke
I've seen this before, but thought it appropriate for IP. Many apologies to our bunny friends!
A man is driving down the high. . .
Changing Avatar Fix
As some of you know, the changing avatars reflecting the most recent poster has driven some of us crazy. There's a way to put it. . .
PET RULES (& People)
To be posted VERY LOW on the refrigerator door - nose height.
Dear Dogs and Cats,
The dishes with the paw print are yours an. . .
Puppies need foster home(s)
A friend has asked me to post this, as Animal control if having difficulty finding enough volunteers. I do not know anything abo. . .
Dog Treat Recipes
Good morning, Several of Charlie's pals responded to Charlie's blog requesting the recipe for our new treats. Here you go!
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About Me: Ex teacher, ex medical secretary acting as a nurse, currently a sr admin at an accounting firm
Nicknames: Morgan and Marc
My Motto: I’m not an optimist, I’m not a pessimist, I’m a realist!
Likes: Furbabies, books, my guy, animal lovers
Pet-peeves: People who mistreat their kids (skin & fur)
Best Tricks: Singing
Favorite Activities: Playing with the furbabies, hiking, reading, doing puzzles, watching Jeopardy and Discovery Chanel, anything outside
Favorite Food: For sweets, maple; for anything else, crab
Favorite Toy: Puzzles!
Favorite Walk: Appalachian train, Grand Canyon, Spades State Park, Ft. Harrison State Park (hope to soon add Glacier National Park)
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