Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful and safe Halloween tonight.

I've been watching a 1974 version of Frankenstein with Jane Seymour in it.  It's long, 3 hours. I have an hour left to go. 

On the writing front, I had a poem accepted for publication.  I'll reveal more of when and were it is coming out once the contract is signed.  I'm even receiving a bit of coin for it. That's always a wonderful plus as a writer.

Also, Rex is still doing well.  Again, I like to thank everyone for helping to support this wonderful dog through his recovery and search for a forever home.

More later. Enjoy your night.

Rex, Dog shot by Hoopa Police, made the paper again!

Rex was in the Time-Standard again with a lovely picture taken just this week.  I just wish the Time-Standard would do their research more accurately and actually double check what they write. I found three errors, and in addition, they've still failed to interview the long list of names they have associated with Rex. This time the only names mentioned were Jean Durbin (and I'm not even sure who she is), and Karin Glinden.

There are many more people in Hoopa who care about Rex. Though, I'm going to point out here, those who have been standing up for Rex, and had their names printed in the paper over what happened in Hoopa, are receiving either "reprimands" or "memos" from the Superintendent of KTJUSD.  Apparently he feels he now has to mend the district relationship with Tribal Police and is fearful that the insurance company may drop the district.  With as bad as our insurance coverage is, I personally, don't think would be a bad thing.

I, personally, received a memo because I didn't personally tell my principal the dog was on campus, though my principal and vice-principal already knew and had seen the dog themselves (as well as about 50 other adults, who didn't receive memos). I was singled out because my name was in the paper. As you can see, that isn't going to stop me from spreading the word and doing what is right.

I know many people want to know what they can do to help, so here you go.

1) If you feel that Hoopa needs to have its contracts renewed with the county so it receives support services from the county sheriff and animal control, contact the following board of supervisors:
rsundberg@co.humboldt.ca.us

vbass@co.humboldt.ca.us

mlovelace@co.humboldt.ca.us

cclendenen@co.humboldt.ca.us

rbohn@co.humboldt.ca.us

kthompson@co.humboldt.ca.us

If you are a tribal member, you may want to also contact your Tribal Leadership.

2) If you are concerned about Tribal Police issues, the people to contact are at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, feedback@bia.gov. Again, if you are a tribal member, contact Tribal Leadership as well.

3) If you want to help pay Rex's medical bill, contact the Sunny Brae Animal Clinic at 707-822-5124. The bill is under Karin Glinden's name, but if you remember Rex's name, they will find it.

4) If you are interested in being Rex's forever home, contact me through here, via my e-mail link.

5) If you want to help another dog on the reservation find a forever home, contact the Greater Rural Rescue (number listed in an earlier blog)

I thank you all for your support. 

Rex needs a good home now

Now that Rex has healed up enough, we are looking for a forever home for this wonderful dog.

His injuries are not proving to be a hindrance, though his remaining teeth will need to be brushed and such to make sure he keeps them.  His tongue works, though it is now a little shorter than it was before. He can eat normally.

Karin has discovered that he likes to chase cats, so he wouldn't be good in a home with cats.  He is house broken. He would need some basic obedience training, since he has never had any.  He also would need a yard with a good fence, since he was an abandoned dog and is used to wandering.

So if you are interested, send me an e-mail through my blog. I'll put you in touch with Karin and you can arrange a visit and meet Rex yourself.

If Rex isn't the dog for you, but you still want to save a dog from the horrors of the reservation, please contact Greater Rural Rescue, GRRS. Their phone number is listed two or three posts before this one.

Rex photo update

Rex recuperating at Karin's home

Karin took a couple of photos of Rex over the weekend. As you can see, he is improving.

His medical bills are still coming in though and he still needs more medical procedures. We haven't had a response from the Hoopa Tribal Council about stepping up to the plate and doing the right thing. So far Karin has paid $1300 out of her own budget. I've thrown in what I could, and so have a few others.

If you wish to help pay Rex's bill, you can contact the Sunny Brae Animal Hospital.

If you want to read more about Rex in the papers, please contact the Time-Standard and The Two Rivers Tribune and let them now you want a follow-up story.

Karin wants to get Rex on Channel 3 news in Eureka.  Anyone know how do proceed with this wish?

The more people who know and act for the benefit of Rex, the less likely Rex's story will be repeated on the Hoopa Valley Reservation.

Rex at the Beach