[Ag-eq] anyone out there

Sun May 2 21:13:26 UTC 2010

Michelle:

Several years ago while living in Arkansas I volunteered for a small no- 
kill animal shelter.  I volunteered at the facility, but also fostered dogs 
in my home.  Over the years I've fostered 53 different dogs.  I had some of 
them for just a few days and others for over a year.  A few of them never 
left and just became mine.  I currently have 4 dogs 2 of which started out 
as fosters and the other 2 were adopted from shelters.

I also have 4 cats 2 of which are fosters, but looks as if they may be here 
to stay!  Even my goats came from a farm animal rescue!

After I had volunteered at the shelter for a while the director saw that I 
could do most everything,so felt comfortable letting me foster the dogs.  I 
am especially good with the shy dogs.  I make an effort to socialize them by 
going to obedience classes and taking them to as many places as possible.

I'll be happy to answer any questions you have.  Good luck.

Nella
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michelle Medina" <michellem86 at gmail.com>
To: "Agricultural and Equestrean Division List" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 1:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] anyone out there

> Nella,
> I'm from Michigan. I was considering grooming, but what I really truly
> want to do is foster them.
> My parents got a CockerSpaniel named Grace in 2002 from an animal
> shelter. You could see her ribs & her fur was loaded with mats. A
> couple weeks later, even though the vet had given her a clean bill of
> health, she got very sick with Parvo & we thought she might die. She
> didn't thankfully, & after my mother left & later divorced my father,
> Gracie became "my dog" & I started taking care of her. She was a good
> dog but did have a biting problem. I've heard tell that Cockers are
> actually known for that. Anyway, she died on January 23 2009. By
> Febuary 15th I had a new CockerSpaniel named Sadie. She came from a
> rescue mission who had rescued her from a puppy mill. When my Dad & I
> went to see her, her foster owner Sharon didn't really want to
> relinquish her to a blind person. She said Sadie ran & hid under the
> table, wouldn't except being on a leash & that I'd never be able to
> catch her when she did run. I kept insisting on it. I sat with Sadie &
> just pet her for over an hour. She never picked up her head or gave me
> her paw or anything like that. My mom said later if she'd been looking
> for a dog she wouldn't have picked Sadie, but that I had made a good
> choice. Anyway, I kept pressing Sharon & petting Sadie. She eventually
> let us take her & on the way home Sadie licked my hand. We've never
> looked back! So those experiences got me thinking about fostering &
> taking care of animals, trying to socialize them.
> Honestly, that's kind of how I am myself, not a big part of society.
> I was born with a Bilateral Tessier Cleft. I've had 65 surgeries to
> build up bone structure, close my lip (a partial palate closure), skin
> grafts, bone grafts as I said. The kids in school hated me & showed it
> by spitting, punching & kicking me.
> It was brutal, but I suppose it's made me a better/stronger person. I
> want to help animals in my spare time & want to make being a
> humanitarian my full time job. But that's a whole other story! Lol.
> So that's a lot more about me.
> Michelle
>
> On 5/2/10, Laurie Porter <freespirit1 at tds.net> wrote:
>> It's funny you should mention that. I've been looking for a cheap source 
>> for
>> them because they don't grow here.  I do not  have that much experience
>> making jam from them, but I came acrossw this nice website called
>> www.recipecottage.com there is a fig reecipe under the preserving 
>> section.
>> Good luck.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Nella Foster" <nfoster at extremezone.com>
>> To: "Agricultural and Equestrean Division List" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 11:59 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] anyone out there
>>
>>
>>> Lori:
>>>
>>> Have you ever made jams or jellies with figs?
>>>
>>> I have a fig tree and really don't know what to do with the figs, so 
>>> would
>>>
>>> greatly appreciate any suggestions.
>>>
>>> I've never made jams, jellies or preserves; can you recommend an easy
>>> recipe to start with?
>>>
>>> Nella
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Laurie Porter" <freespirit1 at tds.net>
>>> To: "Agricultural and Equestrean Division List" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 5:48 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] anyone out there
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi there:
>>>>
>>>> WELL< I am here, but very busy. Today   was the first farmers market of
>>>> the year for  me here in Wisconsin, and wildlife preserves is now open
>>>> for business again.
>>>>
>>>> This year's maple syrup crop was very good, and we are adding some new
>>>> jams and jellies to our product list. this week  we'll plant like crazy
>>>> because I think we will  have no frost  until fall.
>>>>
>>>> We lost a couple apple trees from the yucky wet snow and ice storms 
>>>> this
>>>> winter, but the others are full of blossoms , so we'll have a good year
>>>> for apples.
>>>>
>>>> I wish I could attend  national conventions but I can't and I sure do
>>>> miss being there.
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Nella Foster" <nfoster at extremezone.com>
>>>> To: "Agricultural and Equestrean Division List" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 8:17 AM
>>>> Subject: [Ag-eq] anyone out there
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hello:
>>>>>
>>>>> This list has been so quiet; I was just wondering if anyone is still
>>>>> around.
>>>>>
>>>>> I know this is an NFB group, but will anyone be going to the ACB
>>>>> convention?
>>>>>
>>>>> It's in Phoenix this year,so I thought I would go check out the 
>>>>> exhibit
>>>>> hall.  I've also been ask to speak on a panel about employment.
>>>>>
>>>>> If any of you are going to be there I would love to meet you in 
>>>>> person!
>>>>> We could do lunch, dinner, or I could even show you around Phoenix. 
>>>>> It
>>>>> will be extremely hot in Phoenix in July!
>>>>>
>>>>> Nella
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