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<blockquote data-quote="Mattsmom277" data-source="post: 376673" data-attributes="member: 4264"><p>I don[t know about the mushrooms, I don't "think" it would harm them, but I'd perhaps do a google search , something like "are cooked mushrooms safe for dogs".</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry you can't find a rescue to help you with your fur kids! That makes sense in many ways, but leaves little help out there for people who love their pets and are simply in a jam, such as yourself. I would perhaps put up some homemade ads at the local vets offices (with permission of course) as well as on your local free classifieds online (kijiji or something similar for your area). Something simple like : Devoted owner of 2 well loved dogs affected by economy requires help from fellow dog lover while relocating. Desperate to find a person caring enough to board (and love and care for!) my fuzzbuts in return for food provided (and any other costs incured). And of course, tons of immense gratitude from a relieved owner who is heart broken at possibility of having to perhaps permenantly rehouse my pets. Please contact me at : xxx-xxxx (or email address) if you have a temporary place in your home and a lot of love in your heart for pets the way I do. </p><p></p><p>I really think you might luck out. And by posting at vets offices you are targetting fellow responsible pet owners, which is a plus. The vets or their staff may end up finding a solution for you this way too after staring at the signs a few days <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />. It sure can't hurt!</p><p></p><p>Very sorry to hear the lady didn't purchase your item. Is there a way to contact that gentleman and let him know that your buyer fell through and see if he's interested?</p><p></p><p>Re: products and less product for more cash .... it frustrates me to no end!! On the flip side, I'm noticing a trend here in my province that many companies are lowering prices on certain goods to improve sales. The economy really changed the way people are shopping and forced people to shop more carefully and frugally. To continue profiting many companies are realizing they must do permanent price reductions. We also had a new tax added right at the height of a economic nightmare for most working families. So they are having to combat the loss of sales this way as well. It means that if we smart shop here (pay attention to sales and stock up at good prices etc), we are able to find some amazing bargains on things that are everyday needs for a family.</p><p></p><p>I have become a major flyer watcher. I print and have sent to me many coupons for things I use, then wait to use them when items are already on sale. I am not only saving money compared to what I normally spend, we are all eating healthier and tastier foods. I have lost about 7 lbs without even trying, and since I need to lose 20 (yuck! Thought my yo you days were done), that first 7 going without feeling the effort has boosted the confidence I lacked that I could get the pounds off. </p><p></p><p>I do loathe getting products that price stays the same (or worse, goes UP) while the contents shrink!!! I flat out refuse to pay $2.99 for a bag of potato chips that are twice what they used to cost and have half what they had before in them. I started buying popcorn kernels instead, air popping them, and instead of butter we splurge on nearly calorie free Kernels brand flavor sprinkles. We get the feeling of a snack and our favorite flavors (cheddar cheese, white cheese, nacho, dill pickle, sour cream and onion etc). It saves so much money (I pay about $2.50 for a good size shaker of sprinkles, and about $3.00 for a huge bag of kernels that last ages). I even send them in easy child's lunches to schools zipped into a sandwich bag.</p><p></p><p>My crusty vent about products is meat. I can't believe how I used to be able to buy chicken and turkey (lean, versatile, high in protein and low in fat, and our favorite tasting meats) for next to nothing, and beef and pork were pricier. But now chicken and turkey are crazy expensive if there isn't a really good sale, while I can buy roast and pork for a fraction of the price even without a sale.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mattsmom277, post: 376673, member: 4264"] I don[t know about the mushrooms, I don't "think" it would harm them, but I'd perhaps do a google search , something like "are cooked mushrooms safe for dogs". I'm sorry you can't find a rescue to help you with your fur kids! That makes sense in many ways, but leaves little help out there for people who love their pets and are simply in a jam, such as yourself. I would perhaps put up some homemade ads at the local vets offices (with permission of course) as well as on your local free classifieds online (kijiji or something similar for your area). Something simple like : Devoted owner of 2 well loved dogs affected by economy requires help from fellow dog lover while relocating. Desperate to find a person caring enough to board (and love and care for!) my fuzzbuts in return for food provided (and any other costs incured). And of course, tons of immense gratitude from a relieved owner who is heart broken at possibility of having to perhaps permenantly rehouse my pets. Please contact me at : xxx-xxxx (or email address) if you have a temporary place in your home and a lot of love in your heart for pets the way I do. I really think you might luck out. And by posting at vets offices you are targetting fellow responsible pet owners, which is a plus. The vets or their staff may end up finding a solution for you this way too after staring at the signs a few days ;). It sure can't hurt! Very sorry to hear the lady didn't purchase your item. Is there a way to contact that gentleman and let him know that your buyer fell through and see if he's interested? Re: products and less product for more cash .... it frustrates me to no end!! On the flip side, I'm noticing a trend here in my province that many companies are lowering prices on certain goods to improve sales. The economy really changed the way people are shopping and forced people to shop more carefully and frugally. To continue profiting many companies are realizing they must do permanent price reductions. We also had a new tax added right at the height of a economic nightmare for most working families. So they are having to combat the loss of sales this way as well. It means that if we smart shop here (pay attention to sales and stock up at good prices etc), we are able to find some amazing bargains on things that are everyday needs for a family. I have become a major flyer watcher. I print and have sent to me many coupons for things I use, then wait to use them when items are already on sale. I am not only saving money compared to what I normally spend, we are all eating healthier and tastier foods. I have lost about 7 lbs without even trying, and since I need to lose 20 (yuck! Thought my yo you days were done), that first 7 going without feeling the effort has boosted the confidence I lacked that I could get the pounds off. I do loathe getting products that price stays the same (or worse, goes UP) while the contents shrink!!! I flat out refuse to pay $2.99 for a bag of potato chips that are twice what they used to cost and have half what they had before in them. I started buying popcorn kernels instead, air popping them, and instead of butter we splurge on nearly calorie free Kernels brand flavor sprinkles. We get the feeling of a snack and our favorite flavors (cheddar cheese, white cheese, nacho, dill pickle, sour cream and onion etc). It saves so much money (I pay about $2.50 for a good size shaker of sprinkles, and about $3.00 for a huge bag of kernels that last ages). I even send them in easy child's lunches to schools zipped into a sandwich bag. My crusty vent about products is meat. I can't believe how I used to be able to buy chicken and turkey (lean, versatile, high in protein and low in fat, and our favorite tasting meats) for next to nothing, and beef and pork were pricier. But now chicken and turkey are crazy expensive if there isn't a really good sale, while I can buy roast and pork for a fraction of the price even without a sale. [/QUOTE]
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