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Thank you, T for your view. I didn't even read the original - came straight to you! I agree with you.

The footage shown is disturbing for sure. What stands out is that it looks like the owners of the dogs in question are there and trying to help get them away from the target, but the lack of leads and collars is making that difficult. At no stage do the dogs seem to be targetting any humans, and appear to be being handled by at least 2 individuals with no aggression shown. The target is solely the on-lead dog, which is clearly not impressed at being approached in an aggressive manner and is trying to retaliate. Notably, not one of the 3 off-lead dogs is of any bull breed mix visible to the eye. This sort of reporting both highlights the issues that are becoming more prevalent, but also incites negative reactions to dogs being out in public spaces - especially larger breed dogs. Dog are increasingly being restricted from more and more places other than their own homes, which in turn reduces the opportunities to socialise them to multiple scenarios and experiences. Is it any wonder that we are seeing less sociable behaviours? Legislators are all too happy to enact laws without considering the long term effects of that legislation. Also, it's far easier to legislate a ban on anything they don't like than it is to legislate anything that requires policing/enforcing. The problems we are seeing here are a result of poor legislative application - especially in the policing/enforcing of said legislation. The article highlights the lacklustre responses from police and local council officers when called to deal with an incident - time matters here, and neither enforcement agency mentioned seems willing or able to allocate resources in a timely manner when an incident occurs. What we have here is not simply a "dog problem", it's a policing resources problem. I fully agree that there is no room for antisocial dogs in public spaces, but we also need to consider the statistics here. Consider how many pet owners have larger breed dogs in relation to the number of negative interactions with larger dogs in public spaces. What is less likely to be reported (or factored into dog attack data) is the number of negative interactions with smaller breeds of dog, simply because the damage incurred is less than that of a larger dog. The data is therefore skewed to one particular premise - that is that larger breed dogs are all inherently dangerous - and can lead to knee-jerk reactionary legislation based on that skewed data. T.

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/horror-as-killer-dogs-cause-havoc-in-booming-inner-sydney-suburbs/news- story/07a9f3bf6f42a18bf361b6bae36fd502

I rented when I owned 5 Rottweilers... never lost a cent of my bond at any place I rented, and always got glowing reports from each agent as to how well I kept the places I lived in. I always left a place in better condition than when I'd moved into it. T.

When I was a renter in my previous life, I had a dog and two cats - there was no damage whatsoever ...except cat scratches on my furniture , I got a lovely reference from one landlady ....

As a long term pet owner, most of the damage is to my furniture (from dogs getting up and down) and personal possessions that get stolen and chewed on. The tiled floors are not damaged in any way, the pet mesh on the screen doors is still looking the same, do skirting boards or doors have been chewed on. Even on the patio the damage is to the outer dog beds and not the structure. Mine have not been diggers either so the garden and yard still looks the same. And in all the decades I've had dogs I've never had a flea infestation. I'm sure some property owners go straight to worst case scenario, but if your tenant has shown they are capable of looking after themselves and your property, they will look after a pet to the same standards.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-17/tribunal-sides-with-tenant-new-nsw-laws-pets-in-rentals/105604368

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-17/keeping-dogs-safe-on-south-australia-beaches-algal-bloom-sa/105646382

A puppy stolen in Penrith and discovered trying to cross a six lane highway in Liverpool was identified by her microchip and owner notified to come pick her up

why take staffy x puppies - and so young? They are not worth heaps of money ...and need a lot of looking after

https://www.9news.com.au/national/calamvale-brisbane-police-hunt-thieves-after-early-morning-puppy-heist/d31693bf-4e17-4003-bb40-e5ddb8d11be0

Very strange- dear little things .I do hope the owner is OK .

Wow! One lucky dog

In the days before widespread microchips, the Petsearch newsletter had many stories of dogs being "on the lam" for many days and travelled considerable distances. The Anatolian Shepherd I found was from a few suburbs away and had crossed a six lane road.

Just saw a new post from Squishy Faced Rescue - they've remained in contact with council and are willing to assist but council said they have it under control, if the owner doesn't come forward they will desex and rehome them with their own rescue protocols. Apparently council is surprised by all the interest in these 2 and none for their other dogs. Sounds like owner still not found though.

That's good news - wonder what her next adventure will be ?

Oh dear - an impossible task, I would think. I didn't know rabies was a problem in India ..how worrying , with so many strays/ferals .

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly665zjg2eo

Update : Good news. It has since been reported that Athena has been returned to her owners.

She looks so damned proud of herself

I find the figures laughable considering a friend working for the rspca put more bodies in the incinerator in one day than quoted for a year's fatalies in greyhounds? Where is the fury for that? Even worse he discovered after already putting the majority in that a big one still had a pulse when picked up by the leg. Upon checking those still in the trolley every one over a certain weight all had a pulse. When he reported this, was told "Don't worry the Don't feel a thing, if we gave all the big ones a full dose we would go broke" He lost it and fled...was pretty hysterical by the time he came to see me. told me and said he can't go public as he had signed a document of non disclosure so gagged. I never told anyone at the time. Was too scared. No idea who did tell the papers but although printed and on the news nothing came of it.. Forget the year

these two were found at the Macleay island Bowls club on July 26th, locals have concerns for the owner as the dogs seem well cared for Read the comments in this FB post https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14GnMCR9J6P/

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-09/tas-liberal-government-greyhound-racing-funding-end/105632818

My terriers have loved tug toys.

Bones from the meat department in the grocery store works wonders. snaptube vidmate