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So sorry. RIP Atlas

Happy Birthday Atlas!! He was a gorgeous puppy but just as cute now!!

Wow I love the dog jumping from the helicopter!! Looks like it can't wait to get into the water

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01...?section=justin Floods prompt call for pet evacuation laws By Tim Leslie The RSPCA is calling on all levels of Government to take pets into account in future flood preparations, as it launches an appeal for donations to feed animals displaced by Queensland's devastating floods. Spokesman Michael Beatty says while authorities are doing what they can to help animals in need, Australia should take its lead from the United States, where disaster laws regarding pets were introduced in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. "I think down the track the whole situation in regard to domestic animals in particular will probably need to be reviewed," he said. "We have to now look forward and perhaps view the situation in much the same way as the United States now does. "They learnt a lot of lessons after Hurricane Katrina there, and now it's enacted in law that provision for pets must be made along with provisions for humans. In other words, there has to be evacuation centres for pets as well as humans, and/or the evacuation centres that are catering for humans also have to cater for pets." Mr Beatty says while the RSPCA has been able to set up evacuation centres in Rockhampton and Bundaberg, people in smaller towns have been forced to leave their pets behind or in some cases put them down. "Luckily in Rockhampton and Bundaberg they basically had enough time, so they could make provisions for their pets, or they were able to bring their pets with them," he said. "Unfortunately in Condamine, and to a certain extent Theodore, the situation wasn't quite as encouraging. There were undoubtedly pets that did die in Condamine because they weren't able to take them out in helicopters at short notice. "Some of those pets did get left behind in Condamine and you'd have to say presumed perished, and some of the owners took the only action they thought they could and they put the animals down before they left." He says while it is important the rescue efforts focus on human lives, pets play an important role in helping overcome tragedy. 'Part of the family' "I think people need to understand how important pets are to people, particularly in a crisis situation," he said. "And particularly with older people or people who live alone, often that pet is either part of the family, or their entire family. "And to lose their pet is akin to losing a member of the family, so we just have to understand how important pets are, and also the role that pets can play in helping people get over personal tragedy." Livestock is at particular risk from the rising waters, with fences cutting off possible escape routes. Mr Beatty says volunteers have been attempting to help stranded animals. "We've been trying to get out to animals that have become trapped or stranded," he said. "Obviously with livestock if they haven't been moved to high enough ground because of the fences and what have you, they can't get to higher ground, so you have to somehow get in and cut the fences and allow those animals to get through to higher ground," he said. Mr Beatty says farmers hopefully learned the lessons from 2008 floods, but the magnitude of this disaster means losses are inevitable. "Judging from the carcasses that have been observed floating down the Fitzroy River, there's a lot of livestock that did perish," he said. "Whether or not it's on the same scale as 2008, you'd have to hope not. Certainly the message went out way before time. "I think part of the problem with these floods were that they were a lot more severe than was originally anticipated, and perhaps some livestock owners thought 'well, that area didn't go under in 2008 so hopefully the stock will be OK here in 2011'." But Mr Beatty says the RSPCA is heartened by how native animals have fared in the floods. "The only slightly encouraging situation is that so far there don't appear to be that many casualties among the wildlife," he said. "Obviously there are pockets of roos and the like stranded on different high spots throughout the floods. There's going to be a need to get some sort of food to them, especially if we can get to them once the waters start to slightly recede, and the same goes for livestock out there. "[but] the only native animals that we're seeing in abundance displaced among the city areas because of the floods is obviously snakes and rodents." People wishing to donate to the RSPCA's flood appeal can go to: www.rspcaqld.org.au.

Sounds great Put me down for 2 please

How sweet were those firies!! A real lovely video. Saved the family from dealing with losing their cat on top of dealing with the fire!!

In my house everyone can be called a 'mongrel' at times. I wouldn't worry about things or people that you can't change...

Cat Burnt Beyond Recognition - RSPCA & Police Appeal for Information An 18-month-old domestic longhair cat suffering severe burns to his whole body is currently under care at the RSPCA Sydney Veterinary Hospital. Snowy was discovered at 4am this morning, Saturday 3 July, by his Bankstown owners who took him to the RSPCA. “Normally Snowy is inside his house by 10pm but last night he didn’t return until 4am. His owners found him in a severely burnt state, with his ears cut and evidence of tape on his back legs,” said Inspector Skye Adams. “His whole body has been severely affected by burns.” This is a severe act of animal cruelty and the person/s responsible for such an act can be charged with serious animal cruelty (s.530 Crimes Act), leading to five years in prison. The RSPCA and NSW Police are appealing to anyone with information which may assist this investigation. Please contact the RSPCA on 02 9770 7555 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Bailey hates the sound plastic bags make when they rustle. He tries to be brave poor boy but always runs a mile eventually!!

My boy always spots any dogs on tv. When they leave the screen he runs to the back then front doors just to double check they're not there!!

I've always used traps, no poison, just put them inside cupboards or up on shelves, out of reach. A little OT but the other night my boy wouldn't come inside, which is virtually unheard of especially in the rain, so out I trudge. Under the fence just out of reach is a white rat just looking up at us both. Now I really know nothing about rats, but would this be a wild rat? Surely white rats wouldn't last long in the 'wilds' of suburbia? or am I wrong?

I'll take 1 as well please :D

We've tried treats and ignoring the 'scared' behaviour. As it is now we have one dog who will beat the door down to jump into the bath and the other dog is the complete opposite. So with the 'scaredy' dog we just get on with it and don't fuss at all!! He's not as bad as he was, but he certainly doesn't enjoy his bath.

Hey. That would be me. Very excited !! You guys do a wonderful job for those who need a helping hand!! Thanks Sam

I think that anyone with a bully will tell you they require lots of patience ... But they repay you so many times over. They are by far the funniest dog I have come across. Stubborn.. Yes but maybe they just need more convincing about what it is you want lol