[Ag-eq] anyone out there

Mon May 3 20:32:15 UTC 2010

Nella,
That's great!! I probably have questions that I haven't even thought
of yet, but at this point, the main one is how did you get the job at
the shelter. Truth is, for me, I'm not in a position to foster at the
moment, with the 2 cats & 2 dogs we already have my Dad would never
agree to it. But I at least want to do something I love outside the
house. Transportation is a big issue for me though, so we'll see if
that can get resolved. That's the main issue at the moment.
Michelle

On 5/2/10, Nella Foster <nfoster at extremezone.com> wrote:
> 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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