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Pastel Tortie

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Well there was a fire at a house and while we went in there we rescued all of the people that was inside, while I was in the burning house I did not hear a dog or if there was a dog or should I say dogs because there were two dogs left in the house, story short the dogs burned up and instead of the owner being happy because we saved her children's lives and hers she wants to get up in my face and curse me out because I didn't see the dogs that was in the house left in a cage.
I'm really thinking about switching careers probably go into law enforcement.
Oh, man. I'm so sorry. My background includes emergency management, including animal related, but a few steps removed from being a boots-on-the-ground first responder. I don't compartmentalize well enough to be a first responder day-in and day-out. I have both great admiration and great concern for those who do.

I have heard stories, though. Heart-wrenching. I feel for you. If you need anyone to vent at or talk to, send me a PM... I haven't been there, exactly, but I'm a good listener. Make sure you're taking care of the responder. :)

If you decide to go into law enforcement, make sure you choose that course (if you choose that course) with eyes wide open. LEOs have their hands tied chronically, dealing with domestic disturbance calls to the same locations because the victims are often reluctant to press charges, and the situations are hard to get out of. Dealing with scum-of-the-earth types that get off because of a technicality or paperwork error. In my own humble opinion, I think putting the wet stuff on the red stuff is far more straightforward. As is the paperwork, most likely.
 

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You're not to blame. If I had dogs caged in a burning house I would be screaming my head off about it. And my children and every critter in there. I've always admired firefighters for their dedication in helping us. You don't deserve being cussed out.
I agree completely. Hopefully the woman will realize it. We know she was upset, the house is a total loss, and she has a lot of grieving and coming to terms that she needs to do. She may not even remember what she said that day/night. I wouldn't expect her to reach out or apologize to the firefighters that saved her and her children. But if she ever does, I hope it comes with that good karmic timing of happening in one of those low moments, just when it's needed most.
 

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Yeah it is sad I kind of have to take the blame for it though because even though my partners and I got her family out I should have asked her did she have any dogs or pets in that matter and if so where is the animals, I did go back in the house searched and I ain't seen nothing and by then the house was fully engulfed and I was out of there.
Maybe one of the kids you saved will grow up to be a firefighter one day. They have a few years of therapy between here and there, but one day they'll be able to make sure their mother understands. :)
 

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Oh, man. I'm so sorry. My background includes emergency management, including animal related, but a few steps removed from being a boots-on-the-ground first responder. I don't compartmentalize well enough to be a first responder day-in and day-out. I have both great admiration and great concern for those who do.

I have heard stories, though. Heart-wrenching. I feel for you. If you need anyone to vent at or talk to, send me a PM... I haven't been there, exactly, but I'm a good listener. Make sure you're taking care of the responder. :)

If you decide to go into law enforcement, make sure you choose that course (if you choose that course) with eyes wide open. LEOs have their hands tied chronically, dealing with domestic disturbance calls to the same locations because the victims are often reluctant to press charges, and the situations are hard to get out of. Dealing with scum-of-the-earth types that get off because of a technicality or paperwork error. In my own humble opinion, I think putting the wet stuff on the red stuff is far more straightforward. As is the paperwork, most likely.
Ok thank you so much I'll do so.[emoji16]
 

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Happy Monday alles. October starts this week.....going to STILL be in the 90’s for at least three of these upcoming days. It just doesn't feel right outside. That said, cold temperatures HAVE to arrive soon which means indoor cell time for our Sully. The enclosure we built last year for Sullys use worked very well, inside and outside all Summer. But, it’s too heavy/bulky to get back inside.

Sooooo, time for a new indoor Sully build. Bought some wood to start the exterior frame. I plan to re-use Sullys current Kane mat, but get a new RHP for the ceiling. This box will be a permanent “indoor” nightbox, and larger than the outside one.

Excited to see this:))
 

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Happy 40th Birthday @charlygal123 ! I hope you have a wonderful day! [emoji512][emoji322][emoji320]

thankyou ! Had a wonderful time me and the fella went to a Turkish and Greek restaurant over in the isle of sheppey it was lovely ... especially the baklava (see pic) my new favourite and had a few bottles of Prosecco as you do IMG_1569870475.014353.jpg
 

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The info on your profile page tells the forum software that your birthday is in January. I look at "today's birthdays" to get my information for putting up a "Happy Birthday" thread for the birthday celebrants. Anyway - Happy Birthday. I hope you have a great day!!

I have trouble changing me details on here as I have only gone through the app and I’m on a rubbish old iPhone [emoji23] I haven’t gotten around to unpacking the computer yet to go on and change my profile properly! I should do as I can’t change my profile pic either
 

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I have trouble changing me details on here as I have only gone through the app and I’m on a rubbish old iPhone [emoji23] I haven’t gotten around to unpacking the computer yet to go on and change my profile properly! I should do as I can’t change my profile pic either

The app dies tomorrow!

You will have to use the web version through your phone’s browser.

There is a chance the forum will work through Tapatalk from tomorrow... I’ll find out as I have installed it.

This is a link for the Apple version (sorry Androiders you will have to find it yourself)
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tapatalk-200-000-forums/id307880732
 

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Hello everyone, sorry for part timing it here. But it's hard to keep up with you all.
Started my OT last week and tomorrow and thurs have OT and PT. So soon I will be on my prosthetic leg again :)!
Hope everyone is doing good. Haven't seen Bee62 lately.
 

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The app dies tomorrow!

You will have to use the web version through your phone’s browser.

There is a chance the forum will work through Tapatalk from tomorrow... I’ll find out as I have installed it.

This is a link for the Apple version (sorry Androiders you will have to find it yourself)
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tapatalk-200-000-forums/id307880732
I'll find out tomorrow if my shortcut still works. I did that through my e-mail...and I have no clue what I'm talking about...it takes me straight to the CDR through a few months older message from Marco2 bear. Before that shortcut it was Bee62's message trying to get me to try a math problem...hehehe.
 

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Hoggy pics :)

The first guy was an adventurer. A baby supposed to be tucked up under his heater with towels to snuggle under. Someone made the mistake of putting a flannel wash mit in and he managed to get inside it, but couldn’t reverse out because his prickles stuck. I managed to free him, cleaned him out and then turned my back to get his food only to find he had climbed on top of his heater! Boys!!!
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This very little guy was hungry and impatiently sniffing for food through his incubator door :D
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And this pigeon was helping a fellow volunteer fill in his notes :D
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Cathie G

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Hello everyone, sorry for part timing it here. But it's hard to keep up with you all.
Started my OT last week and tomorrow and thurs have OT and PT. So soon I will be on my prosthetic leg again :)!
Hope everyone is doing good. Haven't seen Bee62 lately.
That's wonderful news that you are so well you can do rehab. I think everyone is part timing and I'm guilty too. I've had lots of visitors etc etc etc the weather isn't helping... I haven't seen Lyn W lately also.
 

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Hoggy pics :)

The first guy was an adventurer. A baby supposed to be tucked up under his heater with towels to snuggle under. Someone made the mistake of putting a flannel wash mit in and he managed to get inside it, but couldn’t reverse out because his prickles stuck. I managed to free him, cleaned him out and then turned my back to get his food only to find he had climbed on top of his heater! Boys!!!
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This very little guy was hungry and impatiently sniffing for food through his incubator door :D
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And this pigeon was helping a fellow volunteer fill in his notes :D
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Children...you gotta love em...even though they work overtime making you TRY to out think them.
 
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