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| Name: | Matt McDaniel |
| E-mail address: | mathew.mcdaniel@cox.net |
| Comments: | It has been a few years since we have talked. Hope all is well with you and your family. Thanks for the invite 6 or so years ago to visit your house and RR's. Haven't forgotten that to this day, still think about it. Hoping to own a Ridgeback one day soon. Take care and god bless!
Matt McDaniel |
| Name: | Jalaina Kraeff |
| E-mail address: | jalainakraeff@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Enjoyed your article on Splenic Hematoma via the RRCUS site. Thanks, Jalaina |
| Name: | Jalaina Kraeff |
| E-mail address: | jalainakraeff@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Enjoyed your article on Splenic Hematoma via the RRCUS site. Thanks, Jalaina |
| Name: | bradley dillon |
| E-mail address: | nybased1@aol.com |
| Comments: | Tosh Dillon passed away today, he was my first dog i had the honor owning as an adult. he will be forever missed and never forgotten, he is with his brother digger and siser maxi. and we miss them so......... |
| Name: | bradley dillon |
| E-mail address: | nybased1@aol.com |
| Comments: | Tosh Dillon passed away today, he was my first dog i had the honor owning as an adult. he will be forever missed and never forgotten, he is with his brother digger and siser maxi. and we miss them so......... |
| Name: | Karlina |
| Comments: | HI
-Love your site. We Have now add Java to our family after RHODY has left. We all hope to get in contact again. |
| Name: | Kris L. Christine |
| E-mail address: | ledgespring@lincoln.midcoast.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.zbirdbrain.com/PetAdvocatesTownHallCisSupportStudy.htm |
| Comments: | Greetings!
Important news for companion animal owners about a concurrent 5 and 7 year canine rabies vaccine challenge study fund and a national pet vaccine class action lawsuit (see below and read Aaron Miller's Lincoln County Weekly story Rabies Challenge Kicks Off Fundraiser http://www.courierpub.com/articles/2005/10/12/lincolncountyweekly/local_news/4news.txt Kay Liss's story Nationwide Campaign Launched to Fund Rabies Vaccine Study in the Lincoln County News at http://www.mainelincolncountynews.com/index.cfm?ID=14204; Denise Flaim's 9/19/05 story Challenging the Rabies Vaccine in Newsday http://www.newsday.com/mynews/ny-lspets4432971sep19,0,1274963.column and Nancy Freedman Smith's Story in Maine Today, News, The Rabies Challenge Fund http://blogs.mainetoday.com/dogslife/002976.html) The Rabies Challenge Fund & Master Dog Training at the Womens Podcasting Expo - Show #42 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT (52.2 Mb) http://www.replay-video.com/guide/index.php?start_page=http://applian.com/guide/view_podcast_details.php?show_id=2156 -- permission is granted to post and cross-post this message. Please help to spread the word so we can get these studies underway as soon as possible. Fort Dodge issued a recall of its RabVac 3 TF serial number 873113A rabies vaccine on May 25, 2006 after a vaccinated dog contracted rabies (see The Charlotte Observer article at http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/business/14786163.htm also see Dogs Adverse Reactions webpage: http://www.dogsadversereactions.com/RabvacRecall.html). According to Fort Dodge's recall letter, this batch of vaccine "was released into the veterinary market in November 2004 and expires June 29, 2006." Concerned pet owners or veterinarians can call Fort Dodge about the recalled vaccine is 800-533-8536. This link http://wyovet.uwyo.edu/Diseases_2006.asp will take you to the Wyoming State Vet Lab website which has posted the recall letter. Just click on the appropriate icon. Anyone wishing to have a copy of either the 1992 French challenge study data from a research team led by Michel Aubert in which dogs were demonstrated to be immune to a rabies challenge 5 years after vaccination, or Vascellari's study which documented cancerous tumors in dogs at presumed injection sites of rabies vaccine, please e-mail me. Regards, Kris L. Christine Co-Founder, Co-Trustee The Rabies Challenge Fund http://www.zbirdbrain.com/PetAdvocatesTownHallCisSupportStudy.htm The Rabies Challenge Fund World-renowned vaccine research scientist and practicing veterinary clinician, Dr. W. Jean Dodds of California (http://www.hemopet.com), and pet vaccine disclosure advocate, Kris L. Christine of Maine, have established The Rabies Challenge Fund, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization (EIN # 84-6390682 501(c )(3) exempt registration) to raise money to fund concurrent 5 and 7 year rabies vaccine challenge studies in the United States. Dr. Ronald Schultz of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/people/ronald%20d%20schultz) will be conducting the challenge studies. He is one of the world's leading authoritieson veterinary vaccines and has been performing challenge studies since the mid-1970's. Dr. Schultz's data formed the scientific base for the American Animal Hospital Association's 2003 Canine Vaccine Guidelines. In addition to the challenge studies, the fund will finance a study of the adjuvants used in veterinary rabies vaccines and establish a rabies vaccine adverse reaction reporting system. Rabies vaccination is the one immunization required by law across the country for domestic dogs and cats, and researchers believe this vaccine causes the most and worst adverse reactions in animals. According to the August 2003 Journal of Veterinary Medicine, a research study by M. Vascellari and colleagues documents cancerous tumors in dogs at the presumed injection sites of rabies vaccinations. Although pets used to be vaccinated yearly for rabies, the majority of state protocols now require re-vaccination every three years. There are scientific data indicating that vaccinating dogs against rabies every three years is unnecessary. Results of Michel Aubert’s French challenge study published in 1992 demonstrated that dogs were immune to a rabies challenge 5 years after vaccination and the serological studies of Dr. Ronald Schultz (Professor and Chair of the Department of Patho-biological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine) have shown that dogs have antibody titer counts at levels known to confer immunity 7 years after vaccination for rabies. The Rabies Challenge Fund has been founded to improve the safety of rabies vaccines and to determine, by challenge, if they confer immunity for 5 or 7 years. The Rabies Challenge Fund’s first official sponsors are Deb Odom (Florida) and Dawn Turner (Arizona), who have committed to donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of their pet vaccine informed consent posters and informational flyers. Tax-exempt donations (EIN # 84-6390682 501(c )(3) exempt registration) can be sent to THE RABIES CHALLENGE FUND, c/o Hemopet, 11330 Markon Drive, Garden Grove, CA 92841. Credit Card Donations can be made by calling Hemopet at (714) 891-2022 The Rabies Challenge Fund poster and more information can be accessed at the Pet Advocate's Town Hall Website http://www.zbirdbrain.com/PetAdvocatesTownHallCisSupportStudy.htm. Kerry Blue Foundation Donates $5,000 to Rabies Challenge Fund The Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation (http://www.kerryblues.info) has generously donated $5,000 to The Rabies Challenge Fund, which was established to raise money to finance concurrent 5 and 7 year rabies vaccine challenge studies in the United States. It is spearheaded by world-renowned vaccine research scientist and practicing veterinary clinician, Dr. W. Jean Dodds of California, and pet vaccine disclosure advocate, Kris L. Christine of Maine. The Kerry Blue donation was announced by the Foundation’s President, John Van den Bergh. “As an educational organization, we are happy to be able to fund a study that will finally shed some light on vaccination research,” says Van den Bergh. He believes that by supporting The Rabies Challenge study, “We will have the ammunition to talk to legislators to bring the law in line with science.” Rabies vaccination is the one immunization required by law for domestic dogs and cats. Researchers believe this vaccine causes the most and worst adverse reactions in animals. . The August 2003 Journal of Veterinary Medicine reports a study by M. Vascellari and colleagues documenting cancerous tumors in dogs at presumed rabies vaccination injection sites. Scientific data indicate that vaccinating dogs against rabies triennially, as most states require, is unnecessary. In 1992 French researchers demonstrated dogs immune to a rabies challenge 5 years after vaccination (a challenge study involves control groups and “challenging” the animal’s immunity with live virus). The serological studies of Dr. Ronald Schultz of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine have shown dogs’ antibody titer counts at levels known to confer rabies immunity 7 years post-vaccination. The Rabies Challenge Fund has been founded to improve the safety of rabies vaccines and to determine, by challenge, if they confer immunity for 5 or 7 years. World-renowned vaccine research scientist and practicing veterinarian, Dr. W. Jean Dodds of California, and pet vaccine disclosure advocate Kris L. Christine of Maine have established The Rabies Challenge Fund to raise $1.5 million to fund the 5 and 7 year challenge studies, as well as a study of the adjuvants used in canine rabies vaccines and establish a rabies vaccine adverse reaction reporting system. Rabies is among the antigenically strongest vaccines, containing potent adjuvants to bolster the immune response. Rabies vaccines are documented to elicit severe and even fatal adverse reactions. According to Dr. Dodds, “giving them more often than truly needed is unwise, unnecessary, and can be unsafe.” She further states, “To date, most states require rabies vaccination every three years, but some states still require annual rabies revaccination, even though the USDA licenses these vaccines for three years” Dr. Dodds received the D.V.M. degree with honors in 1964 from the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Toronto. In 1965 she joined the New York State Health Department in Albany and began comparative studies of animals with inherited and acquired bleeding diseases. Her position there began as a Research Scientist and culminated as the chief of Laboratory of Hematology at the Wadsworth Center. In 1980 she also became Executive Director of the New York State Council on Human Blood and Transfusion Services. This work continued full-time until 1986 when she moved to Southern California to establish Hemopet, the first non-profit national blood bank program for animals. “Certainly, veterinarians are aware of the adverse reactions that can occur after rabies and other vaccinations in dogs and cats,” Dodds said. “The public is the body most motivated to address the issues here, because it is some of their beloved companions that have suffered by the existing regulations.” Other beneficial research to be financed by The Rabies Challenge Fund will be a safety study of adjuvants used to enhance the immune response in veterinary rabies vaccines. Some pet owners, like Kris Christine, believe the adjuvants may cause more adverse reactions than the actual vaccine -- her own dog developed a malignant mast cell tumor at the site of a rabies shot. “Unlike human vaccines where all adjuvants are required to be the same, there is no such standardization in veterinary medicine,” Christine said. “Hopefully, this study can be completed before the five and seven years of the parallel challenge studies, to make vaccines safer for our precious canine companions.” Pet Vaccine Lawsuit It's official -- the lawfirm of the Chicago lawfirm of Childress Duffy Goldblatt, Ltd. (petvaccine@childresslaw.net) 312-494-0200 -- attorneys Roy R. Brandys and John Sawin-- has posted an announcement on their website about the NATIONAL pet vaccine class action lawsuit that their firm is undertaking at http://www.childresslaw.net/CM/Custom/Custom52.asp "arising from the misrepresentation of the need for vaccinations for your pets." |
| Name: | Sue Juelch |
| E-mail address: | tkdsue@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Bill & Doreen -
I can't believe that it has been 8 years since we added Saffi to our family and 12 years since we got Rhody. They have been the best dogs ithat we have ever owned and have loved them deeply. Rhody left our family last week with many tears and heartaches. As you might remeber we adopted Rhody 2 weeks prior to me giving birth to our daughter Karlina. She has never known a time without him and was hit hard by the loss. Saffi too has never known life in our house without him. She has impoved in the last week and become more her curious and nosey self again! We hope to in the future add another Ridgeback to our life, but at the present time we still feel the loss of a wonderful, loving and caring family member our RHODY (Royal Hunter Of Doggy Yummies). God Bless you until we can be together again!! Wishing you all the best - Sue |
| Name: | Patrice Johansen |
| E-mail address: | jomeja@bigpond.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jomeja.com |
| Comments: | Hi Doreen, lovely website, and ridgies with the most beautiful eyes!!!
Had a great time being your 'clipboard bunny' at the top twenty in Perry, hope to come back over 2007. Patrice |
| Name: | Kathy Wildermuth |
| E-mail address: | Kathyw616@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi Doreen,
Hearing today that Lenny has passed made me sad thinking that we to will lose Penny one day. We have to thank you again for letting us have such a sweet, beautiful, loving Ridgeback. I can't believe Penny is over 9 years old already. Her big beautiful eyes follow me everywhere and make me just hug and kiss her all day..she has been an amazing big sister to her new brother Cougar. She is so patient and tolerant and just a total love. She is the BEST first Ridgeback a person could own and I hope she stays with us for at least as long as you had Lenny. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for our girl Penny Lane! Kathy |
| Name: | Kathy |
| E-mail address: | Kathyw616@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi Doreen...Hearing today that Lenny died made me give an extra big hug to Penny. We love Penny so much. She has been the most wonderful, sweet, beautiful first Ridgeback anyone could own. I can't believe she is 9 already. Those beautiful expressive eyes following me around all day and I get so sad to think that there will come a day when she will have to leave me. Hearing about Lenny made me think, but I will always be so happy that Penny has made me love this breed so much. She is now enjoying her brother Cougar, but she is my #1., a tolerant and loving big sister. Thanks again for letting us have her in our life! She sends you hugs! Kathy & Penny |
| Name: | Karen Carwile |
| E-mail address: | DocHawkLF@AOL.com |
| Comments: | Hi,
I found your Dreambook through a link to Google's search for Bonita Snodgrass. My niece has a Ridgeback in Pensacola I'm waiting to meet in person. All I've seen is pictures. Yours have the facial wrinkles and the expressive head tilt too. Does anyone in Lynchburg raise RR's? Glad Chesapeake is represented so nicely by your Dreambook page! Keep adding pictures! |
| Name: | Tracy |
| E-mail address: | thudson@coastalbusiness.com |
| Comments: | Love the website... Great looking dogs.
We have two Ridgebacks. Bailey is our 5 year old male and Brandi is our 4 year old female. We are adding a new pup soon. Can't wait. |
| Name: | Margaret Branny |
| E-mail address: | hodowla@folwarkzwierzecy.pl |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.folwarkzwierzecy.com |
| Comments: | Very interresting site and beautyfull photos. It was pleasure to see that people loves my favoutite animals too. I’am also RR breeder from Poland, please visit my website. Greetings from Krakow, Margaret |
| Name: | Jill Watkowski |
| E-mail address: | Trickiegirl@aol.com |
| Comments: | Great family pictures!
I cant wait to come visit my Aunt, Uncle & all my cousins! I love you! xoxo Jill |
| Name: | Andrew |
| E-mail address: | dodgerclan@aol.com |
| Comments: | An amazing male RR came to live with us five years ago. His line is too good for him not to father a litter. Anybody in Milwaukee area with a female RR who wants to try their hand with some pups, please drop me a line. |
| Name: | Susan |
| E-mail address: | horsesandboxers@bigplanet.com |
| Comments: | Hi Doreen,
As you can see, our mutual interest in rescuing horses (from all abuse, including slaughter) and dogs (you Ridgebacks, me Boxers) has brought me to this beautiful Relion Rhodesian Ridgebacks site and its guestbook, which I am happy to sign. May all dogs and horses find the loving homes they deserve, and live happily ever after. Thanks to you and your husband for seeking only the best homes for your RR puppies and for being involved in placing homeless RRs. One of my boxers is a rescue girl, and she's a wonderful addition to our family. Your friend, Susan |
| Name: | bradley dillon |
| E-mail address: | nybased1@aol.com |
| Comments: | Digger Dillon 7/18/91 - 4/5/04 he was my best friend. and with digger gone i feel like a part of my soul is gone with him...i miss him so much.....i love you digger ..till we meet up again.... |
| Name: | bradley dillon |
| E-mail address: | nybased1@aol.com |
| Comments: | digger dillon 7/18/91- 4/5/04 i miss him so much words cant explain it. i feel like a part of my soul is gone. digger was my best friend. i am hurting so badly with out him. i love you digger...till the day we meet up............ |
| Name: | Bob Albright |
| E-mail address: | ralbrigh@columbus.rr.com |
| Comments: | I have one RR a year and a half old..Would not trade her for the world |
| Name: | Brittney |
| Comments: | Hanna was my best friend but we had to get rid of her because she had a problem. I really miss her. For school I alwas wright about her and how she was the perfect dog. She could sit,stay all the tricks Even rool over and play dead!!!! |
| Name: | carl |
| E-mail address: | carl.holt60@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | ive wanted a rhodesian ridgeback for years but cant find any breeders in portsmouth so I would appreciate any information anyone has on RR breeders, new litters, or rescue dogs. Any advise or information you could provide would be appreciated.please feel free to email me any time.
thank you |
| Name: | Trent McFadden |
| E-mail address: | trent.mcfadden@capitalone.com |
| Comments: | My wife and I are interested in a Rhodesian as a family pet and a companion for our dog Molly. Molly is a stray dog that we rescued about 3 years ago. We're pretty sure she's at least part Rhodesian. We live in the Richmond area and I would appreciate any information anyone has on RR breeders, new litters, or rescue dogs. Any advise or information you could provide would be appreciated. |
| Name: | Jodi |
| E-mail address: | Jodiwoulf@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi,
My name is Jodi and my fiance John and I live in Northern Wisconsin. We are looking to buy a Rhodesian ridgeback puppy and are not sure were to look in our area. If anyone has any information they can give us, please feel free to email us any time. We move into our new home in mid Nov and would really like to have our new puppy with us then. |
| Name: | Trudy A. Kline |
| E-mail address: | sebsjeans@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi Bill and Doreen,
Hope all is well. Had fun looking at the web site. Trudy & Barry |
| Name: | Martha |
| E-mail address: | mwenzi@comcast.com |
| Comments: | Hi there my friends....Great website. I have an email done for you but didn't go through, so will try again later...
Its sooo good to see your lovely doggie friends again and Billy looks super. |
| Name: | Susan Beach |
| E-mail address: | susan.b.beach@att.net |
| Comments: | What a wonderful home page! We look forward to meeting a Ridgeback in person! |
| Name: | Hank & Sharon Scully |
| E-mail address: | jamboree14@optonline.net |
| Comments: | I figured I'd sign us in with our new email address.
All's well up here in the NJ Snow Belt. Regards, Hank & Sharon |
| Name: | rick martinez |
| E-mail address: | ricamart1@hotmail.com, |
| Comments: | very good. |
| Name: | Tammy Tobin |
| E-mail address: | tobint10@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Doreen, I am not sure if you will remember me but we had one of you dogs many years ago, Her name was relion Gaurdian Pandora. My dads name was Jim Tobin and we Lived in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Many years have passed and much has changed. My father has passed. I live in New Jersey and was hoping you still did. I do get to Virgina occasionally, maybe I could stop by and see those cute puppies. My brother is the one that put the bug in my ear about e-mailing you. I think he might be getting the itch to get a dog. His kids are all growen and gowing away to college I think he is feeling lonley and thinking about a dog!!!! He lives in Colorado a perfect place for a ridgeback. I hope to hear from you soon. I hope you remember me. Tammy Tobin |
| Name: | Chris Castro |
| E-mail address: | ccastro@sys-int.com |
| Comments: | The "Susie" and "Banner" black and white photo is remarkable! Watch out William Wegman.
I have read many of the comments placed into your Dreambook and I would have to say you have a tremendous following, and with that, I can only assume an equal reputaion as a breeder and a RR supporter. As many others, I too am interested in the RR, not only for my family but my two Weimaraners as well. The Internet sites built by the differnet RR organisations and the information within have been outstanding. Most sites inform potential RR owners of the "chaos" that will arise from the new memeber of the family, but they also state that it is expected and if you are worried about the precious sofa, then maybe the ridgeback is not for you. It is this information that is necessary and without it, I am sorry to say the the RR Rescue groups will no doubtedly be a necessary counter evil. Keep up the good work, and I llook forward to getting a pup for my family sooner than later. |
| Name: | coleen pickering |
| E-mail address: | coleenarmymp@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I just moved to the Virginia area and me and my fiance look forward to one day owning a RR once we are married, until then I will continue to look for more and more information on this marvolous breed. Wonderful job on your web site, and of course your beautiful family.
Coleen Pickering Newport News, Va |
| Name: | Richard Jimenez |
| E-mail address: | docshouse@comcast.net |
| Name: | Regina G. May |
| E-mail address: | bullbreedbit@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://coronadobt.com |
| Comments: | I cannot begin to commend the actions of your club enough over this Denny Kodner issue. If more clubs saw fit to respond with such actions towards the judges and inveriably the AKC, It would truly take the heart(and Income) out of this once prestegious sport. Maybe such a mass action by EVERY KENNEL CLUB is the wakeup call the AKC needs to stop their support of this organization, and other rather questionable areas they seem determined to gain an income from. Again Thank You all for this action.--------------Regina |
| Name: | Robert Messier |
| E-mail address: | robertannmessier@cox.net |
| Comments: | I love the website, and of course the photo's of your "family." I'm looking for a family-quality Ridgeback. I grew up with them and think they are the best dogs in the world. I want my 2 kids to enjoy them as well. I did find one breeder and unfortunately the were WAY our of my price range for a family dog....$750-$1000. If anyone can help me find one for a reasonable price, please let me know...and yes, I have registered with Ridgeback Rescue, but all the ones on there don't like cats.
Please keep up the great work you've done w/your Ridgebacks and your website. Robert |
| Name: | Jeffrey Head |
| E-mail address: | jhead@us.ibm.com |
| Comments: | Great work on the Hunte Corporation / Ms. Kodner issue. Dante states that the 9th (worst) circle of hell is reserved for those that remain neutral on moral issues. You are clearly doing your part to take action and be heard. If there had been Puppy Millers in his time, Dante would have created a 10th circle. Thanks for your voice. |
| Name: | Brooke Blanks |
| E-mail address: | bblanks@nc.rr.com |
| Comments: | I grew up in Chesapeake and had no idea anyone was raising RR's there. I just adopted Dazzle from Florida rescue after losing my 12 year old liver nose in February. Keep up the good work!
Brooke |
| Name: | Petra Nijholt |
| E-mail address: | nijho433@planet.nl |
| Homepage URL: | http://members.lycos.nl/hunya |
| Comments: | I read on the Dutch RR-list that Dakota is doing well.
We are very happy to hear that. Hope she get a warm new house. It's great what you did for Dakota. With love from Holland from Petra en her RR Vizara Hunya |
| Name: | Lisa |
| E-mail address: | DBiketime@aol |
| Comments: | Your work with Dakota has been awesome. I just showed her websight to my 12 yr. old daughter, with the admonition that if she ever sees anyone abusing an animal to tell an adult, because they are sick people and animals need protecting from them. I guess you had your day in court today. Waiting to hear from the Fl RR folk to see if due punishment was given to the abuser of Dakota. I admire you for your devotion to her. I have two RR, but one is so dominant I cannot take in any. They are a blast though!!
Best Regards, Lisa Ellison |
| Name: | Brendan, Margaret (Margie) & Toto |
| E-mail address: | brendan.mccartan@jcu.edu.au |
| Homepage URL: | http://jaaboi.homestead.com/TotosWORLD.html |
| Comments: | Gidday Bill & Doreen,
Great Home-Page, the dogs all look like real "characters". The couch shot of Bill & the foursome, and the puppy shots following are terrific. Thanks again for looking after 'Dakota', that now very lucky girl couldn't have landed anywhere better:-) All the best from NQ, Aussie Brendan, Margie & Toto. |
| Name: | Eileen Armstrong |
| E-mail address: | arribo@adinet.com.uy |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.rhodesianuruguay.com |
| Comments: | Hi Doreen!
I LOVED your site, one can feel how much do you love your dogs and the breed. I admire you for your constant work in rescue. Hugs from a rr-folk friend! Eileen (Uruguay) |
| Name: | Anya |
| E-mail address: | ridgeback1000@aol.com |
| Comments: | I love your website! I have a great Ridgeback Simba and I am working with the Ridgeback Rescue here in Florida to help anyway we can. I think you guys are fantastic for doing all that you are doing for Dakota. Three cheers! |
| Name: | Abby |
| E-mail address: | advisor@alaskan-husky-dogs.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.alaskan-husky-dogs.com |
| Comments: | Phenomenal job on your site! |
| Name: | Jeffrey |
| E-mail address: | fyrfyghter24@aol.com |
| Comments: | I love your web-site and more so, your RR's. I would love to own a ridgeback, and anyone that could help me find a good breeder would be greatly appreciated. I am not looking for a show dog, but a BEST-FRIEND. I want a RR to help me out around the farm(by being my shadow with maybe a little help bringing in the horses) and also a hunting partner. He will also be my co-pilot in the truck(truck rides are lonely without a buddy, and people talk to much!).
Any help would be appreciated in helping me to find a best friend. THANKS! -Jeffrey |
| Name: | Holly |
| E-mail address: | advisor@rhodesian-ridgeback-dogs.org |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.rhodesian-ridgeback-dogs.org |
| Comments: | Please visit our www.rhodesian-ridgeback-dogs.org site! |
| Name: | ElizabethWiggin |
| E-mail address: | elizabeth759'aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://hometown.aol.com/elizabeth759/myhomepagr/dog.html |
| Comments: | Lovely dog's the puppies are to die for, a friend found your site and sent it to me .So hello from Scotland and my RR Kaos. Liz |
| Name: | Terence Lust |
| E-mail address: | t.lust@att.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://home.att.net/~lust.family |
| Comments: | December 23, 2000, we lost our beloved Jake - a ridgeback mix who was abondonded very young. He was 11 years old when he died and the best companion and family member anyone could ask for. I have grown up with large dogs and found Jakes tempermant to be extra-ordinary and his loyalty to be second to none. As strange as it may sound to non-dog lovers, he was truly a part of our family. I miss his constant affection and watching him run through the fields.
As a family we have begun talking about adding a new addition to our home - obviously our first choice is another Ridgeback. If you know of any reputable breeders I would appreciate it if you could let me know - or if you are expecting a litter. We are interested in "Family Member" and not neccessarily a dog for show. I loved your site! |
| Name: | Marc E. Scott |
| E-mail address: | marcscott@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Great web page! While I do not currently own a dog because I am not in a position to provide everything a growing dog needs, I have always been infatuated with Ridges. The more I research different breeds to determine which is best for me and my family, I continually find myself falling deeper and deeper in love with this breed. I am active duty military in your area and was very pleased to see such a devoted and long-standing breeder here in Chesapeake. I would absolutely love to come and see some of your beautiful dogs live and in action. Do you entertain such requests and, if so, on what terms? I look forward to hearing from you and finding out even more about such an intriguing breed of dog! Once again, great job on the web page with both info and pics.
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| Name: | sally and Rich |
| E-mail address: | sallyo99@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Doreen and Bill,
Every now and again I check out the website, this time with the kids. I pointed out Syd's Grammy Glory, Mama Summer, Sister Peggy, Brother Lenny and Papa Mickey, and last but not least Nephew Jude. Lets not forget Amber's Mommy Dolly. They really enjoyed the site. Thanks! For anyone reading I LOVE MY RIDGES!! Sally |
| Name: | Diana and Tom Ellement |
| E-mail address: | t.ellement@att.net |
| Comments: | We have recently adopted two ridgebacks from RTI. These
two dogs are a wonderful addition to our family. We have never experienced such intelligent and sensitive dogs. Thank you to Judy Cato who rescued them. Thank you to Tina Moodhart, Steph Henson and Kathy Baaken for their support and hard work. Our Ridgebacks, Joe and Zelda, are truly a ray of sunshine in our lives! |
| Name: | Bruce and Barbara Berger |
| E-mail address: | brubarbtravelers@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Great to reconnect with our old friends and our connection to
our dear Ben. We will keep in touch and hopefully meet you again in the future. Great website. Bruce and Barbara- Hopewell, New Jersey |
| Name: | Gerda Buse |
| E-mail address: | Dr.Buse@t-online.de |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Baganda.de |
| Comments: | Hallo,
best regards from Germany Gerda Buse |
| Name: | Maddi Goldberg |
| E-mail address: | jzazula@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.homestead.com/maddi/welcome.html |
| Comments: | Always a pleasure visiting your site. |
| Name: | Cindee |
| E-mail address: | cavz72@qwest.net |
| Comments: | I have had a "love affair" with Ridgebacks for years and in
doing research, believe that I had rescued a stray Ridgeback about 10 years ago named Roxy and she was the best dog ever!! I am trying to move to Virginia Beach from Omaha, NE and when I get settled, I would love to visit and see if you have any puppies that would like to be a new member of my family. I have a six year old that can't wait! Great website and fabulous dogs! Thanks! Cindee |
| Name: | Lynn Quinney |
| E-mail address: | quinneyzoo1@home.com |
| Comments: | We can't wait to meet Midnight. Your website is
wonderful. The dogs & puppies are so cute. |
| Name: | Yvonne Bowker |
| E-mail address: | chomananga@ukonline.co.uk |
| Comments: | What can I say? Except WOWEE!!!!!! The names I am reading,
some of them are very familiar to me through my reaserch. It is so very nice to be able to see these beautiful RR`s. Many congrats on a superb website. Yvonne and the Hounds of the Bowkerville |
| Name: | Lou Ann Isenberg |
| E-mail address: | rrhaven@paonline.com |
| Comments: | Hi Doreen,
Love your website. How is your sanity with the new litter of puppies? Can't wait to see the results. Will be coming down to support you and Bill in April. Am also trying to get Jen Lazowski to come as well. See you soon. Lou Ann |
| Name: | douglas freeman |
| E-mail address: | douglasbdc@aol.com |
| Comments: | great web site! i am researching breeds i currently have a
wiemeraner |
| Name: | Mary Martin |
| E-mail address: | Isugarbear@aol.com |
| Comments: | It is so wonderful to be back in touch with you and Billy.
I have always been in awe of Ridgebacks and your wonderful website has brought all those emotions flooding back. I remember Sue and what a magnificent specimen she was. It's not surprising that you have continued to breed the most beautiful Ridgebacks I've ever seen. We don't see many in California, maybe I'll have to do my share of PR for the breed in the near future. I am so looking forward to retiring and having the time to devote to a "friend". Love ya, Mary |
| Name: | Gaynl Smith |
| E-mail address: | Gaynl@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Doreen, I love your rr-folk posts. This is a beautiful web
site! What gorgeous dogs/puppies you have! My husband and I are owned by 2 rescue RRs, and we couldn't be happier. What great dogs! Hope to meet you sometime soon, or at least when we retire from CA to VA in a few years. :-) Blessings... |
| Name: | Lenda & Craig Hall |
| E-mail address: | Lenda4@home.com |
| Comments: | Your puppies are beautiful, how can we purchase one! We
are looking for female, red whetan around end of October, November time frame. We live in Yorktown, VA our home phone number is 747-867-9396. We would like show quality. Lenda |
| Name: | Judi Uhl |
| E-mail address: | kenju@panola.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://members.xoom.com/rhodesians |
| Comments: | How nice to see how little you all have changed! You both
look great; the dogs look great; you look happy and content in Virginia and it was so good to see old photos of Su & Banner and Glory. It was a lovely visit to a lovely website. We look forward to seeing you at the Specialty in Lexington. Hope you'll stop by and visit our website as well. Fondly, Judi |
| Name: | Judith Carlin |
| E-mail address: | jcarlin@wajones.org |
| Comments: | I've enjoyed your posts on rrfolk and had a minute to visit
your site. Your babies are beautiful. I'm the proud companion of a RR rescue. She has been part of our family for a year and we ador her. Is there any chance you will be at the RR fest in Alexandria this weekend (21 May)? Is so, we'll have to make the effort to meet. Your posts have been great for a new RR lover. Thanks. Judith Carlin and Maddie (do your dogs like to play?) PS: We live in Charlottesville. Are you involved in lure coursing? We'll be checking it out at the fest this weekend. We already to agility. |
| Name: | Shelley |
| E-mail address: | harley@tmisnet.com |
| Comments: | Hi everyone! This is Shelley, Norm's daughter. You have a
beautiful webpage. I really enjoyed it. It is great to know that there are other Rhodesian Ridgeback lovers in the family! We are hooked on the breed. Once you own one there is no turning back. We have two dogs. Our first dog is half Ridgeback and half Lab. We didn't know what a Rhodesian Ridgeback was so we bought a book and once we read up about them we had to have a purebred. Tanner is 8 1/2 months old and 115 pounds so he is not your run of the mile Ridgeback. My husband wanted a big one and that is what we got! We truly are enjoying the breed and it is great to see that you have such a love for this magnificant dog as well. We will visit your website often. It is really beautiful and now I can tell everyone that I have someone in the family with a website about the coolest dog around! Take care! |
| Name: | Norm Dawson |
| E-mail address: | norm.dawson@wwgsolutions .com |
| Comments: | Hey Guys I am really impressed I will pass it on to Shelley
GOD BLESS Norm |
| Name: | Diane Robichaud |
| E-mail address: | sunsetrr@gateway.net |
| Comments: | Hi Bill & Doreen,
I enjoyed your web site very much. I am fairly new into computers so have been browsing when and where I can. I think I have a rescue that will be coming to you. His name is Henry. Diane |
| Name: | stewart dankner |
| E-mail address: | cedarpoint.ridgebacks@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | liked the web site, have heard a lot about you from Judy
Hupperts, like to know our dogs come from sound lines, maybe we can get together at the speciality to yap a bit, See ya from toronto Stewart |
| Name: | Karen Weiss |
| E-mail address: | CluelesKW@aol.com |
| Comments: | I have one for Doreen & Bill's dog and we love him so. He
is the sweetest and best. He is my husbands best friend |
| Name: | Thomas & Allison Shattuck |
| E-mail address: | ShattuckAT@aol.com |
| Comments: | We enjoyed looking at your pictures of your "family". Thanks for inviting us to take a look! Allison and Tommy |
| Name: | Maddi Goldberg |
| E-mail address: | jzazula@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.homestead.com/maddi/welcome.html |
| Comments: | I enjoyed my visit. I will visit again soon. :-) |
| Name: | Mindy L. Beebe |
| E-mail address: | mlbb@mindspring.com |
| Comments: | Glory is Glorious! I lost my RR in May. He was 11 1/2
years old and die the perfect death, at home in his sleep. I still cry every time I think about it. I will be in the market for a puppy in the spring and would like to talk to you about you contract etc. so I know you'll be hearing from me soon, maybe even before you read this! Mindy |
| Name: | Michele Izzard |
| E-mail address: | aizzard@optusnet.com.au |
| Comments: | Really enjoyed your site, and love your dogs. Am from Qld
Australia, and share my life with 2 RR's. Would love to hear about 'Digger", I am new to RR-folk and either missed or didn't read the story. cheers Michele |
| Name: | Robbie Williams |
| E-mail address: | robbies@penn.com |
| Comments: | Super great dogs!! I've had Ridgebacks 25+ yrs. Misty,was
just a little pup when I picked her up from Relion RR about 8 yrs. ago. I can't imagine ever having to live without a Ridgeback.Thanks to Doreen&Bill&Relion Rhodesian Ridgebacks. |
| Name: | Shellie Juden |
| E-mail address: | elidaswhip@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://members.aol.com/elidaswhip/Page1.html |
| Comments: | Sorry I forgot the last part of my address. |
| Name: | Shellie Juden |
| E-mail address: | elidaswhip@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://members.aol.com/elidaswhip/Page1 |
| Comments: | Very nice page and love your dogs expressions. |
| Name: | Judy Rogers |
| E-mail address: | ajprogers@worldnet.att.net |
| Comments: | The pictures are wonderful, and truly tell the tale of a
home filled with good health, good looks and lots of love. Thanks for the invitation to visit the website, and the real homesite. Love, Judy |
| Name: | Mark Hanes |
| E-mail address: | Rigeback@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://members.aol.com/rigeback (home of the rr-message board.) |
| Comments: | I have seen your posts so often on rr-folk.
Thought I would finally take a look at your homepage. I love it! Your pic's are great, just wonderful looking rr's. |
| Name: | mariette van der veer |
| E-mail address: | vizara@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | You really have a beautiful website. It's so nice to see the
pictures of Dallas and Marquis after reading all their stories. Glad to hear they are doing so well. I thought the story of Digger was simply amazing. Give them all my love. |
| Name: | mariette van der veer |
| E-mail address: | vizara@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | You really have a beautiful website. It's so nice to see the
pictures of Dallas and Marquis after reading all their stories. Glad to hear they are doing so well. I thought the story of Digger was simply amazing. Give them all my love. |
| Name: | Cathie Anne & Ron Benoit |
| E-mail address: | sails7@msn.com |
| Comments: | Hi Doreen, Bill and "the kids"
Your WEB page is great! I plan to show my two Yorkies how very cute RR's can be (they look smaller on the WEB!. Maybe next time! I plan to send a copy of your WEB Page on to a few friends (also dog lovers). Best regards!! Cat & RJ |
| Name: | Janice Dunn |
| E-mail address: | safyre@home.com |
| Comments: | I hope I do as well as Relion has done for 30 years!! I'm
just getting started in RRs, and hope to gain the respect of my predecessors and peers. Maybe one day, ok maybe in 30 years can only hope and practice good ethics, right? I look forward to the challenge, but with great people like you to lay the path I can't get too far lost!! Loved the site and all the pics. Hope to meet you one day, maybe the Nationals? Take care of those babies!! Janice (Safyre RRs) |
| Name: | Hank & Sharon |
| E-mail address: | jamboree@nji.com |
| Comments: | Shining Star is "TOO CUTE FOR WORDS!!!" Hope she turns out
to be another Booboo fatz(sp). Love, Hank & Sharon |
| Name: | Bonita Snodgrass |
| E-mail address: | bwana@gulftel.com |
| Comments: | Well finally a face behind the emails!! Loved your site
...was exactly what I would expect of you. Yak at you on line and at the Nat'ls |
| Name: | Bonita Snodgrass |
| E-mail address: | bwana@gulftel.com |
| Comments: | Well finally a face behind the emails!! Loved your site
...was exactly what I would expect of you. Yak at you on line and at the Nat'ls |
| Name: | Doug Madej |
| E-mail address: | howlnrr@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Doreen and Bill,
Hi! Have not visited your site in a long time so I thought I would "Stop In". Glad to see pictures of D&M and the Superchicken. :-) We will be visiting with your prospective puuppy family in Fayetteville th or fri and will get back with you ASAP. GREAT SITE! |
| Name: | Deena |
| E-mail address: | dsn123@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Farm/2212 |
| Comments: | Beautiful Dogs, and great web site. Please visit Rumor's
web site when you have a chance - he isn't a Ridgeback, but has some funny and interesting things to look at that you might enjoy! |
| Name: | Clancy Smith |
| E-mail address: | Bsmi1@Juno.com |
| Comments: | Hi Doreen, the site came out GREAT! I am so thankful that I
came across "Relion" otherwise I wouldn't have my beautiful Clancy. He's doing wonderfully. I didn't realize that you were into the rescue. What a couple beautiful RR's. Keep up the good work. Hi Mom!! |
| Name: | Clancy Smith |
| E-mail address: | Bsmi1@Juno.com |
| Name: | aaron c. bone |
| E-mail address: | acbone@ucdavis.edu |
| Comments: | Hi Doreen,
I don't know if you know me but I'm Don Bone's (from NJ) son. I got an email you sent him (sarcasm 101 :) and saw your webpage attachment at the end. Those puppies you are raising are awesome. It's great to see someone so proud of their dogs. I hope that all is well. My dad and mom say hi. Aaron |
| Name: | Jo-Ann |
| E-mail address: | joann.nielsen@get2net.dk |
| Homepage URL: | http://hjem.get2net.dk |
| Comments: | Hi Doreen !
What at WONDERFUL homepage !!! I have been looking very much forward to see you homepage. Here in Denmark everything is well. Sigurd haven't had seizures for 4 month now. Even though it isn't "normal" in Denmark to say so, I simply have to say: The picture of your dogs are GORGEOUS !! I wish you the (and your husband) the best for the future. Jo-Ann (Issa and Sigurd) |
| Name: | Carol Reid |
| E-mail address: | creid@cpcus.jnj.com |
| Comments: | Hi Doreen:
Don't know if you remember me from J&J Skillman, South. I saw your sight on the internet and decided to say hello! Your dogs are beautiful. I just lost my Newfie. If I decide to get another dog I'll keep you in mind. Good luck on the show circuit. Carol |
| Name: | Carol Cooke |
| E-mail address: | cwcooke@erols.com |
| Comments: | Hi Doreen and Bill......Your website is super! I would also
like to say that your dogs are as wonderful to meet in person as they are in their photos. The head study of "Glory" is terrific! |
| Name: | Hank & Sharon Scully |
| E-mail address: | jamboree@nji.com |
| Comments: | Great web page! We upgraded to 56K modem, but it still takes
forever to load each part. Guess we need to call our provider. Love the photos. |
| Name: | crmsoda |
| E-mail address: | 2bin@zyan.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://rridgebacks.com |
| Comments: | WOW! What an amazing star on her chest! That is really
neat. Love your site |
| Name: | Jacque Rex |
| E-mail address: | StrlndRR@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.StarlandRR.com |
| Comments: | Hi Bill and Doreen,
This is the most elegant site! I feel like I know Dallas and Marquis. Thanks for taking them in and sharing so much. |
| Name: | Anita Berge |
| E-mail address: | abbe@orakel.ntnu.no |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.orakel.ntnu.no/~abbe/ted/english/ |
| Comments: | What beautiful hounds, I love every page of your site!
Keep up the good work! Future Ridgeback owner from Norway. |
| Name: | Kathy Wildermuth |
| E-mail address: | KATHYW616@aol.com |
| Comments: | Doreen & Bill,
I love your homepage,and it's great seeing Penny's relatives...your foster ridgebacks were very lucky to be with you,bless you both,I bet you'll miss them. Penny is a love, Eric still won't let me add another ridgeback,this one is way too spoiled! Look forward to more great photo's. |
| Name: | Yvette Ferguson |
| E-mail address: | Rosechow@aol.com |
| Comments: | Doreen & Bill, it really is a beautiful site. So glad you guys moved into the area. Welcome to Virginia! |
| Name: | Beth Della Bella |
| Comments: | Hi Doreen!
I really LOVE your website! What beautiful dogs you have and boy do they look HAPPY!!! Some day I hope to meet you in person! Izzy says HI! Beth Della Bella |
| Name: | Cat and "Asa" Parr |
| Comments: | It's a beautiful site!!We feel like celebrities.What a good
looking family we belong to.The people too! Thanks for letting us "Relion" you for so many years. Best of Everything. Much Love...... |
| Name: | Cindy Morgan |
| E-mail address: | cgray@netwiz.net |
| Comments: | Your new website is great! Loved the photos of the dogs;
the puppies were cute and the big dogs beautiful. Especially liked seeing an older dog like Summer. |
| Name: | Kihm Wilkinson Cibulskas |
| E-mail address: | cibulskas4@aol.com |
| Comments: | great site, dogs are adorable |
| Name: | Elizabeth Moattar |
| E-mail address: | mts@nwlink.com |
| Comments: | Bill and Doreen - Beautiful website. Thank-you for sharing pictures of your lovely pooches. Especially enjoyed seeing the now famous Dallas and Marquis. Bless you both for all your efforts. |
| Name: | Anita Heck |
| E-mail address: | dnaheck@iamerica.net |
| Comments: | Wonderful website. Gorgeous RRs. Love that amazing star on
Dolly's chest! And Dallas and Marquis's Friends section is great. D&M sure are beautiful and look so happy -- even while wearing mouse ears! Very cute :-) I know you're gonna miss them and I'm going to miss your stories about them. Maybe their new family will keep us posted from time to time (hint). |
| Name: | Dawn Sperry |
| E-mail address: | dawn_sperry@hp.com |
| Comments: | Doreen and Bill, You have a great looking website. Great
looking RRs. Especially loved the little black face puppy. She is lovely. Now I can put a face with the e-mail. Congratulations on the success of Relion RRs. |
| Name: | Karl, Sue & KT Juelch |
| E-mail address: | karljuelch@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Great Website! Another element in the class act that is
Relion. We will always be grateful to Bill and Doreen for our two Ridgebacks--they are the best! |
| Name: | ellen bach |
| E-mail address: | spoutoff@eclipse.net |
| Comments: | Well, that's a pretty classy looking group of hounds you have there, nice of them to let Bill sit on the couch. I only find one fault with them, well two really: ears are too short and legs too long....you see we are the Basset Hound people but actually tolerate all those Ridgies...they're a pretty cool crew and we just love your new digs....Elsa emailed me and said that they all enjoy it too. |
| Name: | Bill and Lois Wilkinson |
| E-mail address: | billwilk@compuserve.com |
| Comments: | Wow!! Its a really neat web site. I think we need another
Ridgeback. Hope to see you guys soon. Bill and Lois |
| Name: | Ann Garbarino |
| E-mail address: | witchs@sympatico.ca |
| Homepage URL: | http://www3.sympatico.ca/witchs/ |
| Comments: | Doreen and Bill. One of the best websited I have seen in a long time.
Congratulations. Glad the Lord and Master could actually park his butt on the couch, dogs must be very well trained. Shall send my kids down for training. Ann |
| Name: | Nalena Klaas |
| E-mail address: | nalena@crosslink.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.crosslink.net/~nalena |
| Comments: | Great site!! I love the pictures and am really impressed
by the background graphics. I'm surprised the dogs left room on the couch so that Bill could sit there. |
| Name: | Theresa M. Lyons |
| E-mail address: | Ridgereg@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://members.xoom.com/ridgereg |
| Comments: | Really enjoyed your site....the colors are wonderful and the first photo you see is stunning. You site has a VERY elegant look. |
| Name: | Francine |
| E-mail address: | www.eli@westelcom.com |
| Comments: | I wad wondering when you'd get around to a website. Very
classy. Great family you've got there. Wishing you much luck and puppies (did you say puppies?) that are as beautiful and healthy as always. CONGRATULATIONS!!! |
| Name: | Anne Ritchey |
| E-mail address: | mastadon@pacbell.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://home.pacbell.net/mastadon |
| Comments: | A beautiful site. I enjoyed seeing
the people as well as the dogs as now I feel I know you. Will look forward to the tips section. |
| Name: | Les Litchfield |
| E-mail address: | les_litchfield@wwlogistics.com |
| Comments: | Enjoyed your site.
I've been looking into RR for a couple of years now. The kids are getting older and a canine companion is in our future. Les |
| Name: | Madeline |
| E-mail address: | dove@aeneas.net |
| Comments: | Doreen and Bill,
Great site, with beautiful pictures of beautiful dogs. Bernie did a great job. I'm looking forward to the tips and clips section. Madeline |
| Name: | Eileen Eisenhower |
| E-mail address: | Eibri@aol.com |
| Comments: | Gorgeous pictures! I really enjoyed the site. Bernie does excellent work. I look forward to revisiting. |
| Name: | Annette Reid |
| E-mail address: | rhodluv@aol.com |
| Comments: | Wonderful website. Loved having the people along with the dogs. It is nice to be able to put faces with the names. The dogs are beautiful. |
| Name: | TJ, Pete, and Jewel |
| E-mail address: | Toni.Silveira@West.Boeing.com |
| Comments: | Woof, woof! A wonderful site. Loved the family crest and
photos, especially the "Lord of the Manor" shot. But where, oh where, is the "Queen of the Castle"? Best of luck and health with the Blaze & Houston breeding this summer! |
| Name: | Betty and Don Stephen |
| E-mail address: | moose@inlink.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.inlink.com/~moose/ |
| Comments: | Bernie strikes AGAIN. Could gaze into Glory's face all day long!!Thanks for the nice site, "guys". |
| Name: | Marjorie Crouch |
| E-mail address: | mkcrouch@mindspring.com |
| Comments: | Bill and Doreen, what a great website! Very nicely done.
Loved the the photos, and they didn't take forever to load. Bernie Chan did a super job. |