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CreatureTeacher
05-04-2005, 08:31 AM
Talus (to rhyme with "Dallas") is in a dire situation and I'm in the process of pleading for his life. For Talus to live, he needs a new home which I am not capable of providing, and he needs it now. I desperately need the help of someone in the Colorado area (I'm willing to go a state over in any direction; Wyoming's the closest to where I am) to give him a home and a chance to live.

Talus was a shelter dog, so his exact age is unknown. He's probably around five or six years old. He's a medium-sized dog, I'd guess between 45 and 50 pounds, with short white fur covered in blurred black spots. His ancestry's debatable, but he's likely a dalmation / blue heeler cross. His tail was docked short, but his ears are long. He's in great physical shape, and would be happiest in the company of someone who jogs or runs daily. He gives doggy smiles more than any dog I've ever met. He has spent the last several years in a house with two young boys, under ten years old, and has never shown anything but love for them and his adult owners. He gets along well with cats and other dogs.

Here are the criteria that have to be met in Talus's new home:
1. The home must be outside the city limits of Fort Collins, CO and the Larimer county limits.
2. Talus cannot, under any circumstances, be allowed outside without direct supervision and with the restraint of a leash or tie-out.
3. He cannot be allowed in or near areas in which livestock are kept.

If you think you can meet those conditions in order to save the life of this beautiful, intelligent dog, please PM me as soon as possible so we can discuss it further. Talus has had charges brought against him for which his owners have to go to court and will likely pay through the nose. These charges and the circumstances surrounding them will be disclosed to interested parties.

PLEASE, PLEASE help me save Talus. This is not a dog that should die. Someone please open your heart to this wonderful animal.

CreatureTeacher
05-04-2005, 08:11 PM
...anyone? No one's brother's wife's gardener's girlfriend's son willing to help out?

Saje
05-04-2005, 08:14 PM
You know I wish I could. I can't even think of anyone I know in the area. I'll ask my mom though.

necterine0
05-04-2005, 08:33 PM
Sorry CreatureTeacher wish i were closer so i could help. I can post this to other sites. What is your time limit?

mrose_s
05-06-2005, 08:51 AM
i wish i could take him but i live in AUS so...

howcum he cant be around livestock or in town or be not under direct supervision???

Saje
05-06-2005, 11:37 AM
I had my mom contact some friends she has in Colorado Springs. They are going to ask around. I don't know if anything will come of it but I think that's my only contact in the area.

gapeach
05-06-2005, 01:25 PM
I'm so sorry I wish I could do Something I don't know anyone near the whole state. I'll be praying, crossing my fingers and thinking about you, that you find someone. Have the owners thought about moving, or I guess maybe that's impossible with the money situation?

Renee750il
05-06-2005, 04:18 PM
I'm so far away . . . Given Talus' experience with livestock he'd probably be safest as an urban dog.

All I can do is send you positive thoughts . . . . so I'm thinking, I'm thinking . . . .

gaddylovesdogs
05-06-2005, 04:26 PM
If I weren't so far and could have another dog, I would, but I can't. I will pray that Talus finds the best home possible for him and lives a wonderful life.

CreatureTeacher
05-13-2005, 06:43 PM
Update: we've found a potential home for Talus in upstate New York. If Talus is released (and not euthanized), the good ol' network is all set up for him. Cross your fingers; his court date is next Thursday.

gaddylovesdogs
05-13-2005, 06:52 PM
I'll be praying for Talus!

necterine0
05-14-2005, 12:28 AM
I will be praying to, good luck

Babyblue5290
05-14-2005, 01:40 PM
I hope it goes good!! I'll be keeping him in my thoughts.

Renee750il
05-14-2005, 03:01 PM
Just a question to throw out . . . does your state recognize the death penalty?

CreatureTeacher
05-15-2005, 10:28 AM
Yep. We're equal opportunity here in Colorado. People and animals.

Renee750il
05-15-2005, 01:06 PM
What's the standard for the death penalty? Premeditation? Murder in the course of committing a robbery? Not that these kind of people actually recognize the validity of the argument, but it's a good way to draw attention - very visible attention - to the issue.

Us subversives gotta stick together, Emma . . . ;)

CreatureTeacher
05-23-2005, 10:42 AM
More snags. The home in NY isn't going to work out, so Talus is again up for adoption. His parents are willing to ship him to an appropriate home, so please let me know if you can take him no matter what state you're in. He has 10 days to find a new home.

Rose's Gal
05-23-2005, 05:49 PM
Oh man, I wish I could but we can't really have another dog at the moment and besides...we live by cows, horses, and pigs. :( Wish I new somebody who could take him....:(

Renee750il
05-23-2005, 06:29 PM
Obviously this isn't the place for the poor guy. And straight up, I don't know anyone nearby who I'd trust to do right by him. Sad, hmmm? I'll keep thinking . . .

CreatureTeacher
05-23-2005, 06:46 PM
Nope. Absolutely no stock animals allowed. It would be a shame, but it looks like we might lose him.

Doberluv
05-23-2005, 09:32 PM
That is a shame. I live in north Idaho and have three dogs and there is livestock all over the place. It's really sad. I do hope he can find a good home with someone with a fence or something. I'm keeping him in my thoughts.

Rose's Gal
05-24-2005, 12:19 PM
Just out of couriosity, why can't he go to a home with Livestock? I'm assuming he chases them...but then, he is a Blue Heeler mix (If I'm remembering right anyway...lol). Has he injured livestock before? We used to have a Blue Heeler/GSD mix who'd go and herd our neighbor's cows. She wouldn't chase them, she'd herd them. Then when she was done she'd come home. The neighbor's never complained and it gave her something to do, so we let her do it.

Semaru
03-07-2006, 10:30 AM
It's so sad but I can't help coz I don't even live in the States...but wishing poor Talus all the best of luck though.

JennSLK
03-07-2006, 11:54 AM
Wish I could help, but I live in Canada.

Have you tried contacting any breed rescues? They take crosses.

Why would he be killed. What did he do?

Brattina88
03-08-2006, 07:39 PM
Does he get along with other dogs? Its so far away, but I'd be willing to travel to save a life :( I could foster, as I doubt I could commit to a perminent solution. If I think of anyone I'll post. Can I crosspost elsewhere?

Edit: I just realized how old this is :o Does anyone know the outcome??? :confused:

jess2416
03-08-2006, 07:45 PM
Edit: I just realized how old this is :o Does anyone know the outcome??? :confused:

I was wondering about that the other day ?

LizzieCollie
10-27-2006, 08:31 AM
I wonder who the dog attacked to be in this situation?

Zoom
10-27-2006, 11:08 AM
I don't think so...Creature Teacher got to be so busy with her training that she forgot all about us... ;) I do wish she'd come back though!