Loving my Oldies

. He looks so at home there.

100% right, @Deeds. But sadly, you could apply that over much of how society operates today. Call someone out on poor behaviour and you are told YOU are the problem. And you’ll be lucky not to get some physical reaction. It is horrible.

I agree with everything you have mentioned, @coneye. I remember so well at some of the seminars/training sessions I went to in the early days of my dog ownership. Anyone who knew their business stressed the importance of training the owner more than the dog. I live on a street which many walkers (solo and with dogs) frequent. It is both interesting and sad to witness the differences in people’s interactions with their dogs. The worst are those who use retractable leads. I know it could be seen as an extreme reaction, but I believe they are the worst thing ever for dogs and should be banned. Then there are those with their new puppies, don’t have a clue and carry the dog everywhere reacting inappropriately if another dog is a hundred metres away You don’t need me to tell you how those poor dogs turn out. Some of the saddest (for me) are those who see a dog simply as an addition to their fitness regime and take no notice of the dog struggling to keep up whether on a lead or not. Yes, it amazes me the number of people who think they and their dogs are above the law. Of course there are those who have been walking their dogs for years confidently and happily and the dogs just plod contentedly around the streets, totally conditioned to their circumstances. Sadly, people are heavily influenced by what they see in movies and online and have little or no conception of the amount of consistent training that goes into whatever it is the dog is doing. They don’t understand that dogs aren’t born knowing how to walk on a lead or knowing what sit, drop, stay mean (in whatever the language of the person). One of the things I used to stress to new owners is that being on a lead is not a natural thing for a dog and that is was up to us to condition the dog appropriately. Not quite on topic, but I am looking after a dog while her parents are on holiday and I have never known a dog love her lead and harness so much. She goes looking for them and takes them back to bed with her.

Nope. Don’t know this organisation, so I am only assuming that this pricing is aimed at ensuring this dog is adopted by someone committed to his wellbeing, not to mention the costs incurred by all ethical rescue groups.

Oh he is such a character. Good luck with finding the perfect home.

Agree 100% - arrogance and deliberate flouting of the laws. Makes me really angry when people think they are above the laws of the land. I don't care how well trained a dog is: a dog is not supposed to be off leash in a public place.

He looks a real character, LG. I’m so glad the dreaded SP fever was over and done with quickly.

Mini Bull Terrier LOL. Just a dream, I could no more give a decent life to one than fly.

Oh LG, he is looking very happy and at home.

Frog’s legs

Any sort of training would be a completely foreign concept to Albert. Under your and sister’s aegis, I am sure that will quickly change. Lovely to see him coneless

Just wants to lick what he loves. . . . . .

Sincere being the operative word here.

Good luck, LG. A determined licker is hard to beat LOL. As I am sure everyone has experienced at some time in their lives, wounds are strange things in that even when visually healed they can just start itching out of the blue. A few months ago, I cut my foot quite badly and needed stitches. Sometimes the itching in the area, no the wound area itself, starts itching so badly, I have to force myself to stop scratching. Hopefully once Albert’s wounds have healed, that will be it.

Some people would rather cut off their balls (or their dog’s) than apologise.

Naughty boy

He is a lovely boy and what boy doesn't love licky lickies . If you keep swivelling, you'll be able to enter doggy dancing comps.

We want Albert We want Albert We want Albert

I am sure the young man who crashed his car killing FIVE of his friends said it was an accident too. That, I know, is an extreme and tragic example, but most tragedies are from accidents. It is time you showed some maturity for your own sake as well as your dog’s and that of others who might come in contact with you. You mention that staffies are subject to stigma in your neighbourhood. Surely that should encourage and motivate you to try to prove people wrong by having a well behaved, well trained staffy (and owner)?

Well said, @Boroniaand @Kazm. Some people just don’t get the concept of responsibility.

The GoFundMe has reached its target.

Accident or not (second time ??), the dog was not under your control. I agree that the time should have been entered correctly on the form, but I doubt if you have a sound argument to put to the court. Last year, I received a refund of expenses charged by my super fund and the first thing I did was to have new fences installed.

Great post and story, @Little Gifts. Huge thanks to you and the rescue group. Albert sounds delightful and, hopefully, now that he can see and with all the gentling he will be getting from you and sister, his dog reaction will disappear into the ether.

For those who are confused: one day, two vets, 15,000 animals.

Yesterday, two vets went on board the live export ship, that was recalled to port in WA, to examine the 15,000 sheep and found none which needed to be offloaded and no signs of illness or stress. I’m still trying to get my jaw back into place.