jelly Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I created the site leostory.org 3 years ago as a site dedicated to leo, which, for those of you who weren't around at the time, you can probably still read about if you do a search through the forums. I promised to continue to run the site for between 1 and 3 years. I am just letting anyone who remembers it or has linked it from their site know that I am shutting it down. It's an expense I can't afford and I havn't really had any site revisions to do in the last year or so. It had, at last glance 6100 hits since April 2007 when I put the counter up. The domain name runs out on the 21st and I have requested that the hosting account be closed, it may still be there for a bit longer, but will disappear within the next day or so. If anyone wants to buy the name or use any information off the site you're welcome to it, but as I said it should not be up there much longer. jelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanaussi Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Hey Jelly, that is really sad to hear! I'd like to offer to try and transfer it to a blogspot webpage which is free and add it as a link from my blogspot. What do you think? I remember reading Leo's story and I cried. Even now when I look at it, I cry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerzeit Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I would be more than happy to host it for free, indefinitely, if someone is able to pick up the expense of the domain name registration Just let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruffy n Flea Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 i was reading about leo yesterday here on the forum but i can find the thread now ... i really would like to read the rest of it if someone could help me find it it was linked in another thread and i'm a dufus when using the search facility... the offers of help in that thread are again being displayed here and that warms my heart ... leo's story is one that should remain the warning to everyone. i took a look at your website just now and the pix in the 3 photo galleries filled my heart with joy ... leo has found himself again good luck with keeping leo's story alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Age Outlaw Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I would be more than happy to host it for free, indefinitely, if someone is able to pick up the expense of the domain name registration Just let me know. How much would the domain registration be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolzseinrotts Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I would be more than happy to host it for free, indefinitely, if someone is able to pick up the expense of the domain name registration Just let me know. That is a lovley offer Allerzeit , I do hope the offer is taken up. Leo's story is one that should be kept for all to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Brown Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I can't stop crying this is an unbelievable story. How much for the domain? I would be interested if no-one else has already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I would also be interested in helping donate some money towards keeping it up and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranVT Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I hadn't read that before, am now sitting at my desk sobbing quietly, thank god the office is empty Poor Leo But thank goodness he now has a beautiful loving home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiff Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 H this is my first post, I came across Leostory and read it, and I am so glad you found each other. But I am puzzled at the end of the story you said you asked Leo's original owner if if you could keep him, if I got the story right he gave up all rights to him when he sold him, you are the only one in Leo's life that actually treated him as a dog and not a piece of merchandise, Leo claimed you your his best friend ,you dont have to ask, I honestly get very confused when I read some of these rescue stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss BeRidgierent Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 You will only have to renew the domain. This usually isn't much. I work for a registrar and renewing a domain is about $29.95 a year but it can vary everywhere. I can see it is at enom but I am not to sure how much it costs there. It can be transferred over to another registrar. Whoever takes over the domain I am happy to answer questions, as I work in the customer care department of my company. I would be happy to put money toward the renewal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMolly Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Depends who you register the domain with, for my website is it $19.95 a year... I too can offer to host this site for free... I do hope it does not disappear.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddog21 Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I'll put in something. This site should not be lost. It should be a permanent reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 spiff, i think you will find leo's original owner is a member here, who bred him, he was due to go back there,after she found out what had happened to him, but stayed with his new mum who fell in love with him aftr picking him up . still remember the story so well as it unfolded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravyk Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Me and my partner would be happy to host leostory free of charge too. If you can keep a copy of the html, I am happy to purchase the domain name. I am in regular contact with Leo's current owner, I will let her know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 OMG, this story must not die. Website domain, hosting, etc etc are all total mysteries to me, but can you get a website to go "viral" the way youtubes do? I would love to see a few noughts after the 6160 views !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambervale Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Jelly You have done an amazing job and Leo and I are forever grateful for your hard work and dedication to the site you created. It has saved many dogs and changed many peoples attitudes to pet shop pups. Many people are still touched by the website and his story.... I cannot afford to take it over or I would. I am very happy that other people are offering and I sincerly hope that someone is able to help. As for Leo's original owner.............she was offered Leo back again from the people who allowed Leo to get into this state. He was in such a bad state and know one, not even our vet was sure he would pull through. Thanks again Jelly Cindy and Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambervale Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 RAVYK I have just been talking to Ravyk who is going to take over the domain name and host the website at her expense.............so LEOSTORY doesnt die. Thanks RAVYK SO MUCH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 That's wonderful. Now how do we make it go around the world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDR Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I'm not a FAcebooker but is there a way to spread the word with a Facebook group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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