Comments on: I’ll Never Stop Trying

By: Jodi

Jodi — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:13:09 +0000

I’ve “rescued” many dogs and keep food and a leash too–just in case. It’s even the kind of leash that just slips over in case there is no collar. Many have been right in my neighborhood. Years ago, I had a chocolate lab twice that spend some time on my porch. Another time, I found an elderly dog that spent and evening in my back yard. Having 3 of my own dogs, including one that doesn’t get on too well w/others, adds to the challenge. I sat in my car one night w/a dog b/c it was freezing outside, we were in the middle of a re-roofing (so, yeah, no roof) and E was sick in bed w/a fever of 103. The owner finally got back to me around 11:30 pm.

Recently, I’ve had a couple of failed attempts too and it’s very upsetting. One was near a very busy intersection too. I can only hope for the best.

By: Just Call Me "Dances With Rabbits" | Los Angeles Metblogs

Just Call Me "Dances With Rabbits" | Los Angeles Metblogs — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:27:37 +0000

[...] In fact, for the third day in a row on my treks to/from work I’ve encountered a stray animal. Day 1 was the saddest case and the biggest fail in me trying to assist a lost and half-starved pitbull in Jefferson Park whose fear left him too [...]

By: These are the times that try a cyclist’s soul « BikingInLA

These are the times that try a cyclist’s soul « BikingInLA — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:37:24 +0000

[...] the requirement for an educated police force that understands and respects our rights. After a number of near-misses, Will succeeds in his one-man canine rescue. Timur starts a conversation about why S.F. got it [...]

By: Will

Will — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:30:40 +0000

Timothy! Where the heck have you been? Good to hear from you and congrats on the cat!

By: timothy hughes

timothy hughes — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:21:42 +0000

Will, Merry Christmas, from me and my new 5-year-old kitty we just adopted from the rescue place, O’malley. Keep trying. By the way, your timelapsed ride from newport to la rocked.

By: Will

Will — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:14:58 +0000

Thanks you guys.

By: Sometimes There Are Victories » [sic]

Sometimes There Are Victories » [sic] — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:14:12 +0000

[...] a day after yesterday’s failed attempt to help out a lost dog in Jefferson Park, comes this morning’s success story, and one much closer to home. Two blocks away even, at [...]

By: bikinginla

bikinginla — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:43:58 +0000

Will, I am constantly amazed by the sheer size of your heart. I have to agree with the comment above — you make this world a better place.

One small tip: I’ve found that many dogs will respond a command when all else fails. So if kindness and encouragement don’t work, you might try a firm command like “come,” “heel,” or “sit.” But try the soft approach first, since it might scare off a dog that’s been abused.

And hey, have a very merry Christmas!

By: the slackmistress

the slackmistress — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:27:42 +0000

Shit. This always gets to me, and it’s why I keep a leash and a baggie of dog food in the car, too. Unfortunately, sometimes chasing its dangerous. You can only do what you can do and hope for the best. But I know how hard it is.

The universe is better because people like you are in it.