A true tale told in tweets, full of love, signifying everything.
Dramatis personae
OakFoSho: the unofficial videographer of Occupy Oakland.
OccuDoggy: a lost or abandoned sweetie-pie of a dog.
OaklandElle: The sister and life-saver, Occupy Oakland medic, and subject of
this dramatic diary, from yesterday.
December 21st, 2011
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
Look what I found! #PitBull
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
Found her roaming the streets of west Oakland, collarless. Jumped right into my lap when I opened the car door. doggie
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
We named her Ginger. Beautiful pit. RT @missarahnicole @OakFoSho looks like you have a new baby!!
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
Totally! RT @missarahnicole @OakFoSho if you can't keep her lemme kno if you need help with her, my good friend runs a dog rescue
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
@missarahnicole yea, gonna see of she's chipped tomorrow, if not, gotta find her a new home. If my landlord new she was here.... ALL bad!
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
No doubt. Would NEVER take her to a kill box. RT @Xultar @OakFoSho yes please contact a rescue if u can't keep her. She is lovely.
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
She really is the sweetest thing.
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
Today's mission: Gotta find my new friend I found on the streets of West Oakland a home. yfrog.com/khnqhacj #PitBull
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
Gonna go see if this dog has a chip.... B B L
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
Taking her to Oakland Animal Services for a chip scan RT @AreWeMarried @OakFoSho @wiljago You sure he's not lost? Cute dog!
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
oakland animal shelter is closed. going by the spca to see if she has a chip....
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
She has no chip. SPCA won't take strays. Help!
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
I'm sitting in the SPCA, they won't take her RT @Xultar @OakFoSho I called east bay SPCA I'm trying to get a manager to call me back.
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
They just came out. They are going to evaluate her and see if they can find room. I <3 u! RT @Xultar I'm calling now @OakFoSho
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
SPCA is evaluating her now, depending on how that goes, they may make room thanks to @Xultar. I'm praying she passes.
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
She failed the test. Great at handling and with people. Really aggressive towards other dogs. @Xultar
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
@missarahnicole I called wonder dog rescue, they only take a small dogs
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
I know, idk what to do. RT @Xultar @OakFoSho she's been on the streets!!!!!!
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
Just saw your dm. Calling now. RT @missarahnicole @OakFoSho she's expecting your call!
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
@missarahnicole she can't help, especially b/c she's dog aggressive. Says to call animal care and control in SF.
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
<--- at a loss
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
@missarahnicole I refuse. I just can't give this dog to a kill shelter. Knowing she's dog aggressive means it's a death sentence.
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
There's a reason this dog ran into me, & jumped into my lap. I cant be responsible for the death of another living being.
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
It looks like @OaklandElle's brother in Marin is going to take the OccuDoggie, at least on a trial basis. #WIN!
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
#OccupyOakland GA at 6PM, dropping the OccuDoggie in Marin, then covering #OccupyBerkeley eviction. #OccupyCal #OLA
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
Tried to bring the OccuDoggy to #OccupyOakland GA, but she's too much to handle AND stream. #OO #OWS #p21
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
Driving to Marin to put OccuDoggie in her new home. Will LIVE @USTREAM the goodness. #OO #OWS #p21
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
OccuDoggy Ginger is safe & sound in her new home w/ @OaklandElle's brother. So relieved
December 22, 2011
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
Indeed, @OaklandElle's bro took the dog. Great home, perfect place. =) RT @cantdance2it: @OakFoSho did you find a home for the dog?
OakFoSho Spencer: For Hire
Me too! RT @rgkboston: @OakFoSho That the dog found a home makes Xmas for me now...
December 24th, 2011
OaklandElle Elle of Oakland
#OccuDoggy (now named Annabelle) visiting at my folks' place. :) cc: @OakFoSho @Cemeterytourist twitpic.com/7xyam1
Photo credits:
First two pictures: OakFoSho twitpics
Second two pictures: OaklandElle twitpics
10:06 PM PT:
OaklandElle Elle of Oakland
@OakFoSho BTW, re: #OccuDoggy, apparently we're her godparents. XD