RE: To the coward who is A Kessel

2003-09-03 Thread Ivana Leonard
Cathi I am horrified at the treatment you are getting form that anonymous writer. It never crossed my mind that you were anything other than genuine I cried when I read about your distressing situation, imagining that this misfortune could happen to any one of us. I am also greatly touched that

Re:Kids clothes with Berners

2003-09-03 Thread CarinaE
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Another Ari update

2003-09-03 Thread bernerlover
I called the vet this am to check on Ari and they told me to come in. This worried me as they haven't wanted me to visit in case that stressed her more. They are now extremely worried about her. Her red blood count is very low [around 27.normal is 40-60 I think they said]. So she will need

Unbelievable 48 hours

2003-09-03 Thread Pippa Antonio
Cathi, Bacchus and Ari, All my thoughts and prayers are with you all. And instead of wishing there was more that I could do I want to offer the same Bernerly aid as Michaela. Send me your snail mail addy and my Berner boys and I will send Bacchus and Ari a love package in the mail. Hugs and

RE: Another Ari update

2003-09-03 Thread Caldwell, Liz
Cathi, Too many of us understand the anguish you are going through right now. It sounds as though the vet understands how precious Ari is -- it's amazing how these dogs can make people hover around them... My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ari and Bacchus. Whatever strength and determination

training the 'give

2003-09-03 Thread Wendi Giordano
Eileen, Excellent post about training the give with the swap. I also add a step to your training. Once Cutter gives me his bone, toy or whatever I ask for (as long as it was something he should have had in the first place) I give it back. I take it from him, praise him excessively for giving

Re: Helping Cathi

2003-09-03 Thread Patricia Tackett
Andrea, Yes your right as a group we pulled together and helped Donna with Hugo -- I hope and pray we can do the same with Cathi. I know this group helped me out when I was needing help with Ace's diagnosis -- it is hard to ask for help especially financial -- if folks want to know Cathi's

RE: Old dogs and over heating

2003-09-03 Thread Rose Tierney
Hi, Assuming you have done a full blood panel and urinalysis? Did your vet xray the old guy's lungs. You could ultrasound his abdomen, any large growths there would be pressing on his diaphragm. Asides from Diabetes Mellitus there is Diabetes Insipidus (sp) and you have to do water deprivation

BMDCA Code Of Conduct comments

2003-09-03 Thread Patricia Tackett
Don't forget folks the deadline for submitting comments on the new proposed BMDCA Code of Conduct is drawing near -- deadline is Sept. 10,2003. You have to be a member in good standing to submit your comments, I hope each and every member takes the time to read the proposed code and send in their

A Bittersweet Day

2003-09-03 Thread HoneybearB
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Puppy in Annapolis Pet Store

2003-09-03 Thread Bernersrit
A friend was able to check out the Annapolis mall pet store. Look at that price! If anyone wants the name of the breeder, e-mail me privately. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD Your sources were correct, they had a poor leggy Berner puppy in the pet store. He looked very sad not in the best of

Re: Puppy in Annapolis Pet Store

2003-09-03 Thread gwebara
Probably Fred and Linda Bunch of Fairview, MO. They are USDA commercial breeders Susan Ablon Gweebarra BMD Balch Springs, Tx http://www.pageweb.com/gwebara On Wed, 3 Sep 2003 18:06:46 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A friend was able to check out the Annapolis mall pet store. Look at that

Re: Pup's first meaty bone...not a great experience

2003-09-03 Thread Michaela Simmons
I think you handled that sticky situation really well, Alison! Well done! Isn't it confusing, scary and awful when your beloved fur-bundle suddenly decides to challenge you? The good side to this undoubtedly upsetting episode is that she is still so young and you are now prepared. Her growly days

Ari update #3

2003-09-03 Thread bernerlover
I just returned from seeing Ari again. She still has them troubled about her heart, but they still want to do all they can. I mentioned this am that Ari would need a blood transfusion. I offered Bacchus, but he is not a good candidate. One of the vet techs is bring in her GSD for the blood this

Re:Kids clothes with Berners

2003-09-03 Thread Dr. William B. Neff
The Prime Outlets at Grove City, PA has a Hartstrings store and about one month ago, I bought 3 full outfits for my granddaughters. When I took some berner friends to the store last week, they both bought berner clothes for presents. Hartstrings also had an oxford shirt with a berner on the

You can still enter the Name the Berner Contest (Berner-GardeFundraiser)

2003-09-03 Thread Dr. William B. Neff
There is still time to enter the Berner-Garde Fundraiser - The drawing will be on Sunday evening, so you can still join in on the fun and try to win some or our excellent berner items. Check out the web site: http://www.overthefence.com/helpberners/bg/ There are 99 items for this fundraiser

RE: Kids clothes with Berners

2003-09-03 Thread Andrea Brin
there is one in tannersville pa, as well. andrea -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dr. William B. Neff Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 7:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Eve Lapolla Subject: Re:Kids clothes with Berners

RE: Puppy in Annapolis Pet Store

2003-09-03 Thread Caldwell, Liz
If it is the Bunches, they have bought at auctions, although I have not seen them listed as sellers at any of the auctions I have catalogs for.They could, however, have consigned dogs to SW Kennel Auctions for the 'house' to sell, that's harder to track. Did the paperwork indicate who brokered

Sierra West BMD Draft Test -- Saturday, October 11

2003-09-03 Thread Ann Ghiorso
Sierra West is holding its 9th annual draft test, The Sky's the Limit on Saturday, October 11 at Leydecker Park in Alameda, CA. If you wish to obtain a premium list via mail, please contact me. Or, you can visit our web site, www.sierrawest.org, for one in PDF format. Entries close September