Tgrspurr Swirling Over The Drain....

Hi all, going out on the thin ice here, but on behalf of my friend Tgrspurr.

I suppose I'm breaking some confidence to do this, although I was never sworn to it, I feel awkward, but screw it.

She's alone in Florida, broke, fired, looking at her "three day" eviction notice, and for all I can tell, is sitting in a heap waiting for the sky to fall. I can't tell her it isn't falling.

I don't even know what I'm asking for here, except at the very least to have more eyes, and more capable minds than my own alone applied to her need right now.

I don't know that emergency rent money will even help. She isn't going to be able to afford next month either.

There is this great dane of hers too. Yeah, a great dane. Jacob. Means the world to her, but also means living in a car soon.

Anyone in Florida here, who can take care of a great dane for a while? Anyone got a spare room?

I'm sadder than I can be. You all know Tgr. What can we do? This is serious. Very big time. I feel so impotent.

Anyway, I hope the offense this will be to Tgr can be subsumed by some result which mitigates my transgression against confidence.

very sad,

sqrl.

so very sorry to hear about this......i can help with money if it will help.....just let me know

Sqrl, we have a great group here they helped me, and I'm sure once Doc reads my PM he'll try to set something up
(((((Tgrspurr)))))
Ang

http://www.cfgdr.org/

Perhaps she can contact these great dane resuce folks for assistance with dog food, etc?

They also list Meetup groups for diff regions of Florida. Perhaps she could meet someone helpful via email. I think there is a fee for joining Meetup now, but she can look at the messages, and probably find email addresses.

I'd hate to see anyone ever separated from their woofy, even temporarily!! If that were me, it would surely make my mental health suffer.

I wonder if the big dog food companies donate? Hmmm....

em

My dogs also meant the world to me. For 30 years, my days revolved around their eating, walks, and play.

When I became unable to take care of myself, I placed my dogs in loving homes where they would receive the care and love they deserve.

Was it hard? You bet! Two years later, I'm living in an apartment where I cannot have dogs (in SE Florida). Sometimes we have to sacrifice our own needs for others. I received a lot of input saying, "Don't give up your dogs, you need them." That may be true -- but my dogs needed something more than I could provide. Believe me, they adapted very, very quickly to their new loving homes -- far more quickly than I adapted to life without them.

So I would beg all of you while Tiger is in this situation not to make what might be a difficult decision she is making even harder.

In both instances, the people who took my pets wanted permanent adoption. In both instances,these were terrific homes with people I already knew, which made my decision easier.

Yes, I would have preferred temporary adoption. Again, I put the need of my animal first.

I am in S. Florida; I am barely getting by $$$ myself with help from my mother. If Tiger wants to PM, I will arrange to meet with her and offer support, but that's about all I can promise, as I work on my own somewhat desperate recovery. Unfortunately, I live a reclusive life and cannot help much with contacts into the community.

Gack, I just heard from Tgr, and it seems that a rescue has presented itself and she will be able to stay put for the time being.

What a difference a day can make.

You all are wonderful to be here for her, and thanks so much.

I hope I wasn't being simply alarmist about the whole thing, but thought I should let you know it's already looking like it will be ok.

sqrl.

Hey there acorn boy no worries. We all love tgr very dearly. I'm glad you let us know. Things like this require fast action and if we were to help we'd have needed to act now. No worries at all bro. Thanks for caring.

Ry

Sqrl, there was nothing wrong with bringing Tgrs situation to our attention. I'm glad that something has happened to relieve her of some of her problems right now. Due to my own very bad financial situation, I am unable to help in that regard, otherwise I would be more than willing to do so. But I will always keep her in my thoughts and prayers. She is a very loving and caring friend and certainly doesn't deserve this kind of hardship and worry on top of what she is already faced with. I just find this all so very sad and it just breaks my heart. It also angers me that mental illnesses can rob us of the lives we once knew and depended on. Tgrs sweetie, luv you very much and I'm here for you in a loving, supportive and spiritual way for support. I wish my own situation could afford me more.

((((((((((((((( Tgrs ))))))))))))))

Sqrl, don't second guess your loving desire to bring Tgrs situation to our attention. There was nothing wrong in showing your love and concern for another person and reaching out in the hopes of finding some sort of help for someone that you care very much about.

(((((((((((((((( sqrl )))))))))))))))

First of all, sqrl, thank you for trying to do something on behalf to better my very bad situation I was in. I appreciate that you were willing to reach out to others when I was unwilling to do so for myself. My fierce independence is something I trip over every once in a while.

So, in that light, allow me to explain a little of what's happened so that the ppl who showed their concern can share in my miraculous 180 degree twist of fate.

I was fired from my job for my illness. I was being evicted from my apt because of how far I got behind in my rent. I couldn't find work. Unemployment takes forever to kick in and I had exhausted every avenue I knew of to get help. I was about to be living out of my car in just a few short days.

Out of nowhere I had some relatives appear that I had not seen or spoken to since I was a very small child. They tracked me down after all these years to get to know me, their sisters daughter. Well, when I told them my situation they all pitched in to pay everything I owed for rent incl. late fees, legal fees and all. Plus they are sending me an addtl. $1000 to help me through this difficult time. I rec'd a job offer yesterday that is potentially very good. I'm going to a job fair today to explore all my options and then I'll make an informed and educated decision on what I want to do. Not just a "job" but a "career". I'm tired of living hand to mouth week after week and month after month when I'm capable of so much more.

Dr. Phil made a very good point when he said "you can't fix money problems with money", it means making changes in the way you use money, feel about money, think about money and make the appropriate adjustments. So, I'm using this opportunity to turn my financial situation around on many levels. I refuse to go through the rest of my life worrying about money and how the next bill is going to get paid. I deserve more and I deserve better.

I hope some of you can be as happy for me as I am for myself. This is a huge issue for me that has found resolution, the phoenix rising from the ashes. This is a small miracle from God, a huge miracle for me. TgrsPurr. xo

Hey Em, I couldn't help but give a giggle when I saw your post regarding the rescue for my great dane....THAT'S EXACTLY WHERE I GOT HIM FROM!!!!!! LOL. I rescued him from a very bad situation and refused to ever allow him to experience that again, thus my devotion to him and refusal to give him up. He's become this woman's best friend and sometimes...reason for living. Thanks Em for your research into this, I was just struck by the irony of it. LOL. TgrsPurr, xo

Butterfly, Ang and Wants2, Ry and AG (you're still AG to me!!!!!)....How do you say thank you for that kind of love and support. I'm humbled. I can only pray that one day I might be able to return that love, compassion and kindness. I'm eternally grateful. TgrsPurr. xo

i was so happy to read that things turned around for you.......but just want you to know that if you ever need help..i'm here for you....don't hesitate to ask.......i've followed your posts in the different forums and have found you to be a very caring and supportive person....one who i would be glad to help out anytime.peace..julia

way to go!! tgrs, that is so cool that it was family that showed up and helped you out.......i'm really happy for you....kiss Jacob for me....pat

Wow and double wow! Maybe the fact that you rescued your dog has generated enough good karma to send a team of mysterious family members to save you! Perhaps my post was Karma, Inc.'s way of explaining.

I'm so glad things have turned around for you!

em