I don't think you own anyone an apology. You are doing something good for the Tehachapi area. I think most would say Thank You for making the post.

Agreed!

I agree with the other two comments Susie.  You have been instrumental in getting many dogs and owners reunited.  I believe the network for Lost and Found animals that we have going is doing some good.  I know I feel real good when we have a success story.

Just a reminder to all who have companion animals.  Please have some form of I.D. on your pets.  Even if they are more indoor than outdoor pets, there's always the chance of them getting out and then becoming confused and not being able to get back home.  I would be so much easier for those finding these animals to reunite them.

If you have lost or found an animal, please call Susie at Canine Creek at 822-0307 or the Tehachapi Humane Society at 823-0699 menu #7. 

Just remember how we'd feel if it was our dog you were blogging. It wasn't so long ago Zeus was occupying space, your awesome, I hope the animals find their way home.  FYI, after we got word where Zeus was, Kathleen went out to the pound & got herself her own dog. Good stuff.

You're doing great work.  Keep it up!

We love you Susie!  And you fit right in here as we sometimes fight like cats and dogs!  Thank you for helping our lost pets in Tehachapi!

A "me too" post since its all already been said.  No need to apologize.  You are doing an important service and only the basest of people would ever complain, and for those people you certainly do not need to explain or excuse yourself.  Keep up the incredibly great work!

Ditto... 

I think you're providing a public service.  Good job.  I read the descriptions in case I recognise a dog from our classes.  If one of mine was missing I'd want to see it posted everywhere.

Awwwww, group hug!  :-) 

Seriously, thanks everyone.  I really appreciate that.  Some days I feel like I'm interruping the flow of conversation with my posts, but I just butt in anyway.  The great thing is, the blogs have made a big difference in the number of animals the rescue community is getting back to their homes... BEFORE they hit the shelter, where they may not make it out alive.  I have talked to the Tehachapi News about setting up a separate area for the lost/found pet blogs so they are easier to find, rather than being buried among the conversation threads.  I believe they are working on it.

Anywho... thanks again for supporting this effort.  Pet rescue is a community-driven grass roots effort in Tehachapi.  Unfortunately, a lack of county-run facilities has made it a necessity.

Susie,

Think about this idea in the mean time while you wait on help from TN. You could just have one single blog and post and delete segments as necessary within the blog. Just be sure to start your description with “FOUND DOG,” etc. so it will be noticed in the new blog comments column.

As for having a separate section for these important announcements, I’d be concerned somewhat. The bloggers here have developed a pattern and expectation to see it here. Does that make sense? What do others think?

Keep up the good work.

Job, I concur.  Taking the lost pets to a different section takes them out of the mainstream view, out of sight out of mind.  A single blog is a great idea.  Plus it will give a running list of lost and found all in one place.

You are doing a great service for pets who can't speak for themselves.  The fourth of July is very difficult for animals with their sensitive ears, many pets get panicked and run away, can't find their way back home.  The world need more kind people like you.  God Bless you and the work that you are doing for our little friends.

I thought too, TN could keep Susie's blog listed under the "Featured Blogs" section permanently.

I'm not sure what the TN has in mind, but I'm hoping they will put the lost/found pets on the home page.  I have offered to pay a sponsorship fee to do that, but I'm waiting to hear if their webmaster can make it happen.  Before they moved the blogs to a separate index page, each post would get an average of 15 to 25 hits.  Now I'm lucky to get 5 to 10 on them.  Nonetheless, it's still been a very effective tool in reuniting pets with their families.

By the way, I keep a running log of all lost/found pets within the last year (with photos, when provided) on our website, and I remove the listings when pets are returned to their homes.  It has its own page, so you might want to bookmark it for easy reference.  As far as I know, it is the most complete and up-to-date online list for our area because we receive reports from the Mojave animal shelter, the Tehachapi Vet Hospital, STOP, the Tehachapi Humane Society, the Bear Valley Police Dept, and other local rescues and foster families.  http://www.caninecreek.com/....  If anyone needs a pet posted, all they have to do is email me at info@caninecreek.com.  You can call the store too, but emailing me directly is usually more efficient since I'm online most of my waking hours.

One last note... found pets should be scanned for a microchip before being taken down to the Mojave animal shelter.  We have one at our store, and the Tehachapi Vet Hospital does too.  About a month ago a stolen dog was reunited with his Palmdale owners thanks to a microchip -- over a YEAR after he disappeared from their yard!