You might consider posting the dog's description and location found on Petfinders.com and also on Mpls. craigslist, also look there to see if there is a lost dog answering that description - you might be able to get word to the owners of where the dog was taken, or at least post about the dog and where it was taken so if the owners see the posts, they will know where to look.
There are probably other lists around the twin cities too, for posting lost and found pets, but seems that petfinders and craigslist are heavily used.
I know you said NE Mpls, but here's a lost dog post from SE Mpls - any chance it is the same dog?
What size, breed, sex, color was the dog Carolyn found? I can try to keep my eyes open for postings too - I check the listings several times a day for Hawkeye postings that might come in.
Here is the ad:
SE mpls Fri night about 10 or 11, DOG (22nd / como)
Black lab mix about 6 months old, no collar, slipped out . Lots of drunk university kids walk around here so Im thinking someone thought he was cute and took him home. He is loved greatly by my two children so if anyone knows of his whereabouts please please please respond to this. Thanks!
* Location: 22nd / como
    * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
BTW, here's a link to petfinders: www.petfinders.com, mouse over local/classifieds, then look in lost pets, put Minnesota in the state. If you don't see the dog Carolyn found posted on lost pets, go to found pets and make a posting about it.
I'm always torn when I see a dog without a collar or tags. ALOT of people don't bother getting them and with the amount of strays that get put to sleep at shelters/ city pounds I tend to hope the dog isn't lost but just wandering.
I was also told once by a worker at the humane society that you wouldn't believe the number people who won't bother claiming their lost dog because they charge a $40 to reclaim them. They would risk their dog get euthanized rather than pay 40 bucks!!!! Sometimes you're better off to hold onto the dog for a few days and contact all the area shelters with a description so if someone calls the shelter can have them contact you.
All these problems wouldn't happen if people would just spend 10 bucks on a collar and tags. Better yet microchip for $30.
weird that they can do that...I was just reading that even squirrels can find their way back miles to the house/attic they were trapped from and driven miles away to a park. yike!
I have squirrels in my attic too. :angry: They knock stuff down my stairs to the attic and really do make a racket up there. I'm waiting until Spring to do something about them. I had them before and thought the problem was fixed when I got a new roof, but they got back in. This time I'm putting chicken wire around the perimeter of the attic.
Our first house had squirrel issues. They lived in the eaves. The running up and sliding down that steep roof eave deal was irritating and noisy.
We got rid of the squirrels when we sold the house. The new owners could deal with 'em. We had tried just about everything we could think of and never got rid of them.
I've stood on the bed and hit the ceiling with a broom handle. It hardly fazes them. I'm afraid to go up there. It sounds like they're moving things around. :ooh:
Can you get a live trap? Get one the right size for squirrels and chipmunks, set it with some bait (peanut butter and black oil sunflower seeds seems to work well - roll the seeds into a ball of peanut butter - I freeze a bunch of them so they are ready). Once the weather gets warmer, set the trap outside where you think they are accessing your roof, drainpipes, however they are getting in. That way the trap is accessible, and if they are caught during the night, you won't have to listen to the rattling cage. Once they are caught, and until you can relocate them, I move the trap into the garage and cover it with a thin cloth - this keeps them calmer. Then I put a trash bag down on the back of the car, set the covered trap on the trash bag for the ride to relocate.
Once caught, take them far away to release. My DNR guy says at least four miles and if possible across two bodies of water. I take mine out about 15 miles.
Yeah, the 5AM wakeup sucks! I yell at them, "get out of my attic!"
I never thought about trapping them outside! I think I could handle that. I'd probably get one of my kids to do the transporting though. They freak me out a little. Two bodies of water would take me to Hudson. But I have a son who's working in Rogers right now. That ought to be far enough. Thanks for the tip!
This time of year, you'd want to only have the trap out in the daytime when you can be monitoring it and get it relocated before the little critter gets too cold.
You also want to be watching in case other critters get in there that just need to be let out, like birds.
I was a little freaked out at first too, but now that I've done it a few times, it is no big deal anymore.
The first time, I went along and watched the critter get let out of the trap.
The second time, I picked up the person accompanying me, so I had to ride a little way alone with the critter, and was all worried it would somehow get loose, but I had the cage covered and the little guy was calm and seemed to like the ride.
Third time, I went out there alone and opened the trap. It is fun to see them go scurrying off to freedom, and we take them to the same place, so I imagine them finding their old friends from the neighborhood when I let them out.
Rule of thumb - critter releases should have at least 3 miles and one large river or lake away from their original capture site. If I caught something in Woodbury I'd probably take it to Hudson - even Pig's Eye Lake would probably be too close.
A friend of mine told me she trapped 30 chipmunks last summer and relocated them. She was getting so frustrated. No sooner would she get one trapped and relocated and she would have another one! Guess what? She was relocating them to the park which was 1/2 mile away.
Another friend used to spray paint their tails before relocating so she could tell if there were any return customers.
I've heard four miles and two bodies of water for red squirrels - from my DNR guy - who said he tried less and they came back, but we take ours out about 15 miles and at least two bodies of water (probably others we don't even know about).
I've got some fluorescent pink spray paint in the garage. That would probably be a death sentence for a squirrel because an Owl could spot them from a mile away.
OT we had squirrell problems too when we lived on 4th. We also had a raccoon problem once too. The neighbor told us there is a lady a couple of houses down from you who puts tons of food out for the wildlife. Like pb&j sandwiches and stuff. (when will people learn :eyeroll: )
When we called a pest guy about the squirrels, he just threw a live trap on top of the roof and would come and check everyday and relocated all the little bastards. Then he found the hole and repaired it.
my neighbor to my left did that with the trap on the roof -she said it cost about $300. for a company or guy to trap and take them away and then repair the hole.
my neighbor to my right had a hole that I could see from my livingroom. I would lay on the couch, watch tv and be entertained by watching their cute little heads peek out and chase eachother.
After a good year he had a man come and take the whole edge off around his house and reboard it. I guess the guy said it was the worst squirrel mess he has ever seen - they trashed his attic crawl space.
scares me cause guess where the little critters went .... :frown:
2 gone now from the attic (I think the noisiest one is gone) but I think there are at least 2 left. and maybe 1 dead in the trap. Big hole in the roof at an angle that can be seen from the bedroom window. My house feels tall so getting it repaired feels difficult. hopefully soon.
I had new facia and sofits installed when the roof was replaced a couple of years ago. But the sneaky squirrels chewed through the mesh where the air vents are and came in that way. Fixed that but they must have found another way in after that. Frustrating.
For the birders here: I saw a pileated woodpecker today. They are really shy so you don't see them very often- maybe 2-3 times a year. They are really big... big as a crow.
Those oversized birds can really clear a hole fast. If you have a dead tree, shed or barn with softened wood and/or termites, they'll turn it into swiss cheese overnight.
Yeah I heard it calling first so I went to the window to look but didn't see it. Ten minutes later I let the dogs out and then I saw it fly to some higher trees. They like my suet feeders. One time I saw two at the same time taking turns at a suet feeder.
The pattern is called bear paw. The quilt design is from a quilt called Summer at Bear Lake - the quilt shop owner (where I bought the fabric) designed it. She has since moved away, but has a quilt shop downstate and has been so helpful by e-mail as I'm getting started on this project.
The claws are a bit tricky - getting them oriented correctly.
And I made a bazillion mistakes on this first block, but learned from them, and I think I will be doing less seam ripping and re-sewing from now on!
Found out Friday that Drummer's recital is postponed until early next semester. So I won't be going to Grand Forks late this month, nor probably going to MN (was going to come through and pick up my sister to drive up with me).
I have a bunch of blocks sitting around that I did years ago and havn't had time to piece together, moreso that I got stuck wanting to make a king size but made enough for a queen. Thats really hard work making ANYTHING larger than a throw. well thats hard work too. but harder to put through a sewing machine and harder if by hand. I'm not as good with triangles and I like the look of squares anyhow... now I'm blabbing too much.
I'd like to have the time to get back in to it.
It's really nice to see AND you did great! can't wait to see the next one.
My quilt pattern was originally for a queen bed (96" x 117", 12 blocks), but the woman who designed the quilt re-figured it so I could make it into a king (117" x 117", 16 blocks).
I wonder if you use wider sashing to put your blocks together, and perhaps wider inside and outside borders, if you could get a kingsize quilt out of it?
I decided to document the progress of this quilt, from fabric to pieces, to blocks, etc. and then scrapbook it. Then, I forgot to take photos of the fabric before cutting it! Duh.
but yes, extra wide strips are good - makes it hang further off the sides. I wish one of the queens I made had more off the sides - the top was fine the sides didn't go long enough to hide stuff under the bed. I dont think I have stuff under the bed but for some reason the kids seem to think they have extra storage room. :angry:
Another episode of creative hearing, reported by Suds of Marquette, Michigan: "This past Saturday night, I met two friends at the harbor to attend the local astronomy club's event celebrating Galileo's 400th birthday.
"The club members brought huge telescopes, and we were treated to sights of the moon and Saturn.
"One friend wondered out loud if we could see Alpha Centauri.
"The other friend replied: 'Who are Elvis and Tory?'"
I've made friends with someone with whom I am feeling more and more uncomfortable, but I can't quite put my finger on the reason(s). Or maybe I know most of the reasons, but I'm feeling uneasy that there is something I'm missing, being sucked into, as it feels like it is sapping my energy...
I met her through a larger group of friends, and I don't want to be rude to her, but she has kind of glommed onto the idea of phoning here several times a day, and wants to get together and do things several times a week.
I let caller ID screen out most of the calls, but when we do end up talking, she always wants to make plans.
We seem to have a lot in common, BUT, she is of the sort who voluntarily lets everyone be all up in her business, and while she does have some boundaries around that, she sees that as the hallmark of a good friendship - that you can be honest with and trust your friends with that kind of information. I, on the other hand, choose to keep the deeper aspects of my inner life private, and have worked hard in my adult life to erect and protect certain boundaries.
So...if I am distant, distracted, unfocused or (she thinks) evasive, she feels she is being a good friend by "calling" me on it.
Which makes me feel even more like not showing anything real about myself because THE MINUTE that I start to do so, she will ask me what's wrong, are you OK, you seem down, blah, blah, blah.
It is like I am not allowed to EVER have a "negative" emotion without dealing with it WITH someone else, and she is right there to volunteer.
I prefer to deal with my emotions more privately - by journaling or meditation or walking meditation or through yoga or energy healing, or a few well-chosen places/people with whom I feel very safe to talk. She is more of a joiner and has done a couple of twelve-step programs. Which, more power to her, but...
Without being rude, have any of you ever successfully backed off of a friendship, but yet left the door open for an occasional get-together with mutual friends?
If so, I'd love to hear some suggestions for how it can be done.
I, on the other hand, choose to keep the deeper aspects of my inner life private, and have worked hard in my adult life to erect and protect certain boundaries.
I know EXACTLY what you mean.
my mom is a good example: I would tell her 3 to 6 times a phone call that I had to go but she would keep talking. finally I stopped calling her and only took calls from her if I had more than a 1/2 hour to spare when that phone rang and her name popped up. She cut back on calling me too because of it. Now she lets me go after saying it twice and we still don't talk often. (however she does resent me not keeping in more contact, but I have also told her I cut back from talking with just about everyone and I don't want to talk about my troubles - she has backed down a little for it).
I do have to say that unfortunately I have backed way back from many friends (especially over the past 2 years) which I know a couple have turned to plain just not liking me anymore, thinking I've changed, which somewhat is correct, however for the wrong reasons they think. Because I don't talk to them as much or only in a group setting they seem to make up their own assumptions. I'm tired of drama and most of the time I don't want to talk about what bothers me. If someone actually hears me talk long or vent about something, and they soooo want to know whats REALLY wrong, than listen up cause its far and few between.
Eags, most people will hold some resentment, and your'friend' sounds like she may.
you could call her 10 times a day and see what happens :wink: reverse phsycology. heh
I had drama with a couple girlfriends 10 years ago. They both called me all the time to talk about the other. I got so warn out. I just backed off slowly. Stop taking the calls.
For me, my shoulder and neck would hurt so bad from leaning my ear on the phone soooo long AND my ear would burn!!! I would tell my friends and mom I had to go because it would hurt and I'd catch up with them later. (this was true though). You could try getting her to text you instead. Tell her you've gotten so caught up in life lately that you're sorry you just don't have the time. Do you know how many times Jake has called me to go out for drinks or Taco House? 99% of the time I have to tell him I'm doing other stuff. In theory on that one though, I'm grateful he hasn't written me off and still continues to give me an occasional call. I know you think something is wrong that you can't put your finger on yet but you can nicely tell her, next time she mentions getting together, "wow, you sure ask me out alot, I'm sorry, I just can't go out all the time anymore. I'm not making as much money as I was and I need to start saving for my move to Eagsgan. however, if you have a day next week that works for you I can drop by for lunch."
hehe nice way to invite yourself over and if she knows she will be picking up the tab everytime she may reconsider.
Personally, it's rare when someone calls just to say "how are you" and really care and want to know and won't turn it in to gossip.
usually they want something or need a fix of attention themselves.
I get calls once in a while from people saying 'can I do anything to help' but when I say I need help cleaning the house and I will not borrow $, (the 2 things I need help with most), what they really meant was 'I'll listen if you want to talk about it'. I don't want to talk about it, but thanks. (this includes my own mom).
I made days where I just plain text or call just to say 'hi, hope things are going good' with no intentions but to let the other know I was thinking of them and hope life is going in a good direction. but I am also at fault at times for calling to gossip.
Sounds like you are doing the best you can by letting the answer machine get the call. I'll know youre really home when the machine picks up :wink:
There are probably other lists around the twin cities too, for posting lost and found pets, but seems that petfinders and craigslist are heavily used.
What size, breed, sex, color was the dog Carolyn found? I can try to keep my eyes open for postings too - I check the listings several times a day for Hawkeye postings that might come in.
Here is the ad:
SE mpls Fri night about 10 or 11, DOG (22nd / como)
Reply to: comm-1024414697@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2009-02-07, 12:49AM CST
Black lab mix about 6 months old, no collar, slipped out . Lots of drunk university kids walk around here so Im thinking someone thought he was cute and took him home. He is loved greatly by my two children so if anyone knows of his whereabouts please please please respond to this. Thanks!
* Location: 22nd / como
    * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 1024414697
Then, http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/laf/ is the place most people post about lost and found dogs.
thought he may have been some kinda sheep dog mix or something...
It was between 1-2 in the afternoon...
I was also told once by a worker at the humane society that you wouldn't believe the number people who won't bother claiming their lost dog because they charge a $40 to reclaim them. They would risk their dog get euthanized rather than pay 40 bucks!!!! Sometimes you're better off to hold onto the dog for a few days and contact all the area shelters with a description so if someone calls the shelter can have them contact you.
All these problems wouldn't happen if people would just spend 10 bucks on a collar and tags. Better yet microchip for $30.
We got rid of the squirrels when we sold the house. The new owners could deal with 'em. We had tried just about everything we could think of and never got rid of them.
I roll over in bed and hide my head under the pillow and yell at them! grrrrrrrr
Once caught, take them far away to release. My DNR guy says at least four miles and if possible across two bodies of water. I take mine out about 15 miles.
Yeah, the 5AM wakeup sucks! I yell at them, "get out of my attic!"
This time of year, you'd want to only have the trap out in the daytime when you can be monitoring it and get it relocated before the little critter gets too cold.
You also want to be watching in case other critters get in there that just need to be let out, like birds.
I was a little freaked out at first too, but now that I've done it a few times, it is no big deal anymore.
The first time, I went along and watched the critter get let out of the trap.
The second time, I picked up the person accompanying me, so I had to ride a little way alone with the critter, and was all worried it would somehow get loose, but I had the cage covered and the little guy was calm and seemed to like the ride.
Third time, I went out there alone and opened the trap. It is fun to see them go scurrying off to freedom, and we take them to the same place, so I imagine them finding their old friends from the neighborhood when I let them out.
Good luck - keep us posted!
Another friend used to spray paint their tails before relocating so she could tell if there were any return customers.
I've heard four miles and two bodies of water for red squirrels - from my DNR guy - who said he tried less and they came back, but we take ours out about 15 miles and at least two bodies of water (probably others we don't even know about).
I'm thinking they're watching the news and know not to eat the tainted stuff. :eyeroll:
When we called a pest guy about the squirrels, he just threw a live trap on top of the roof and would come and check everyday and relocated all the little bastards. Then he found the hole and repaired it.
we'll try that and let you know
the trap hasnt been checked in 3 or 4 days - may have a dead one and then Im sure they wont go near that cage after that. :frown:
Im gonna check for spraypaint here too. good idea.
my neighbor to my right had a hole that I could see from my livingroom. I would lay on the couch, watch tv and be entertained by watching their cute little heads peek out and chase eachother.
After a good year he had a man come and take the whole edge off around his house and reboard it. I guess the guy said it was the worst squirrel mess he has ever seen - they trashed his attic crawl space.
scares me cause guess where the little critters went .... :frown:
2 gone now from the attic (I think the noisiest one is gone) but I think there are at least 2 left. and maybe 1 dead in the trap. Big hole in the roof at an angle that can be seen from the bedroom window. My house feels tall so getting it repaired feels difficult. hopefully soon.
The pattern is called bear paw. The quilt design is from a quilt called Summer at Bear Lake - the quilt shop owner (where I bought the fabric) designed it. She has since moved away, but has a quilt shop downstate and has been so helpful by e-mail as I'm getting started on this project.
The claws are a bit tricky - getting them oriented correctly.
And I made a bazillion mistakes on this first block, but learned from them, and I think I will be doing less seam ripping and re-sewing from now on!
I have a bunch of blocks sitting around that I did years ago and havn't had time to piece together, moreso that I got stuck wanting to make a king size but made enough for a queen. Thats really hard work making ANYTHING larger than a throw. well thats hard work too. but harder to put through a sewing machine and harder if by hand. I'm not as good with triangles and I like the look of squares anyhow... now I'm blabbing too much.
I'd like to have the time to get back in to it.
It's really nice to see AND you did great! can't wait to see the next one.
My quilt pattern was originally for a queen bed (96" x 117", 12 blocks), but the woman who designed the quilt re-figured it so I could make it into a king (117" x 117", 16 blocks).
I wonder if you use wider sashing to put your blocks together, and perhaps wider inside and outside borders, if you could get a kingsize quilt out of it?
I decided to document the progress of this quilt, from fabric to pieces, to blocks, etc. and then scrapbook it. Then, I forgot to take photos of the fabric before cutting it! Duh.
but yes, extra wide strips are good - makes it hang further off the sides. I wish one of the queens I made had more off the sides - the top was fine the sides didn't go long enough to hide stuff under the bed. I dont think I have stuff under the bed but for some reason the kids seem to think they have extra storage room. :angry:
I'd love to see your work, or photos, sometime!
http://www.wvec.com/cams/eagle.html
Bookmark this one - and check back in the daytime - great fun to follow these eagles through hatching and fledging!
http://www.twincities.com/bulletinboard/ci_12084543
Another episode of creative hearing, reported by Suds of Marquette, Michigan: "This past Saturday night, I met two friends at the harbor to attend the local astronomy club's event celebrating Galileo's 400th birthday.
"The club members brought huge telescopes, and we were treated to sights of the moon and Saturn.
"One friend wondered out loud if we could see Alpha Centauri.
"The other friend replied: 'Who are Elvis and Tory?'"
_____________________________________________________
Band Name of the Day: Elvis & Tory
Happy Eagster!!!
I've made friends with someone with whom I am feeling more and more uncomfortable, but I can't quite put my finger on the reason(s). Or maybe I know most of the reasons, but I'm feeling uneasy that there is something I'm missing, being sucked into, as it feels like it is sapping my energy...
I met her through a larger group of friends, and I don't want to be rude to her, but she has kind of glommed onto the idea of phoning here several times a day, and wants to get together and do things several times a week.
I let caller ID screen out most of the calls, but when we do end up talking, she always wants to make plans.
We seem to have a lot in common, BUT, she is of the sort who voluntarily lets everyone be all up in her business, and while she does have some boundaries around that, she sees that as the hallmark of a good friendship - that you can be honest with and trust your friends with that kind of information. I, on the other hand, choose to keep the deeper aspects of my inner life private, and have worked hard in my adult life to erect and protect certain boundaries.
So...if I am distant, distracted, unfocused or (she thinks) evasive, she feels she is being a good friend by "calling" me on it.
Which makes me feel even more like not showing anything real about myself because THE MINUTE that I start to do so, she will ask me what's wrong, are you OK, you seem down, blah, blah, blah.
It is like I am not allowed to EVER have a "negative" emotion without dealing with it WITH someone else, and she is right there to volunteer.
I prefer to deal with my emotions more privately - by journaling or meditation or walking meditation or through yoga or energy healing, or a few well-chosen places/people with whom I feel very safe to talk. She is more of a joiner and has done a couple of twelve-step programs. Which, more power to her, but...
Without being rude, have any of you ever successfully backed off of a friendship, but yet left the door open for an occasional get-together with mutual friends?
If so, I'd love to hear some suggestions for how it can be done.
Thanks!
P.S. Yeah, I know....I'm "too nice". LOL.
I know EXACTLY what you mean.
my mom is a good example: I would tell her 3 to 6 times a phone call that I had to go but she would keep talking. finally I stopped calling her and only took calls from her if I had more than a 1/2 hour to spare when that phone rang and her name popped up. She cut back on calling me too because of it. Now she lets me go after saying it twice and we still don't talk often. (however she does resent me not keeping in more contact, but I have also told her I cut back from talking with just about everyone and I don't want to talk about my troubles - she has backed down a little for it).
I do have to say that unfortunately I have backed way back from many friends (especially over the past 2 years) which I know a couple have turned to plain just not liking me anymore, thinking I've changed, which somewhat is correct, however for the wrong reasons they think. Because I don't talk to them as much or only in a group setting they seem to make up their own assumptions. I'm tired of drama and most of the time I don't want to talk about what bothers me. If someone actually hears me talk long or vent about something, and they soooo want to know whats REALLY wrong, than listen up cause its far and few between.
Eags, most people will hold some resentment, and your'friend' sounds like she may.
you could call her 10 times a day and see what happens :wink: reverse phsycology. heh
I had drama with a couple girlfriends 10 years ago. They both called me all the time to talk about the other. I got so warn out. I just backed off slowly. Stop taking the calls.
For me, my shoulder and neck would hurt so bad from leaning my ear on the phone soooo long AND my ear would burn!!! I would tell my friends and mom I had to go because it would hurt and I'd catch up with them later. (this was true though). You could try getting her to text you instead. Tell her you've gotten so caught up in life lately that you're sorry you just don't have the time. Do you know how many times Jake has called me to go out for drinks or Taco House? 99% of the time I have to tell him I'm doing other stuff. In theory on that one though, I'm grateful he hasn't written me off and still continues to give me an occasional call. I know you think something is wrong that you can't put your finger on yet but you can nicely tell her, next time she mentions getting together, "wow, you sure ask me out alot, I'm sorry, I just can't go out all the time anymore. I'm not making as much money as I was and I need to start saving for my move to Eagsgan. however, if you have a day next week that works for you I can drop by for lunch."
hehe nice way to invite yourself over and if she knows she will be picking up the tab everytime she may reconsider.
Personally, it's rare when someone calls just to say "how are you" and really care and want to know and won't turn it in to gossip.
usually they want something or need a fix of attention themselves.
I get calls once in a while from people saying 'can I do anything to help' but when I say I need help cleaning the house and I will not borrow $, (the 2 things I need help with most), what they really meant was 'I'll listen if you want to talk about it'. I don't want to talk about it, but thanks. (this includes my own mom).
I made days where I just plain text or call just to say 'hi, hope things are going good' with no intentions but to let the other know I was thinking of them and hope life is going in a good direction. but I am also at fault at times for calling to gossip.
Sounds like you are doing the best you can by letting the answer machine get the call. I'll know youre really home when the machine picks up :wink:
sorry to ramble.