Loving my Oldies

What Person A wants may not be what Person B wants. Neither of them is wrong, but some people want to think like that.

Sad isn't it. If these were the only sort of BYB, it might not be such a massive problem. It's like people who take "souvenirs" from ancient sites, or plants from protected park areas: oh one little piece/plant/whatever won't make much difference. The difference is made when a million people say that. Make sure these people know that Maltese and the various crosses are HIGH MAINTENANCE dogs in terms of grooming. Oh and make sure that really really know who they are selling the pups to. When I had two Maltese many years ago, I was approached by complete strangers asking me to sell them. I didn't realise at first that they weren't wanting my dogs because they were so gorgeous ..... they wanted them as money making machines. :D

Someone must know something; people like that would be bragging - but only to their mates who are probaly slapping them on their backs and making all sorts of horrible jokes. Let's hope one of those mates finds some decency and lets fall a word or two where it might help. As for the family . It doesn't bear thinking about what goes on in their heads and hearts. As we all know it is bad enough losing a much loved animal to old age after a life well lived, let alone in these sorts of circumstances.

I think it is not so much putting the dog above their friends. I think it is more the case that something can go wrong in a split second and lives can be ruined. And I certainly have thought along the lines of the part of your post I have highlighted. But that also depends on the mind set of the mother as well. So many variables.

Definitely no flaming, Andisa - LOL. I just feel if the toddler is frightened of dogs, the friend knows there is a lively, very much integrated into the family dog living there, she could make other arrangements. I guess it depends too on how long she wanted to stay.

Exactly ! :D ;)

It isn't just the sleeping arrangements, it the whole time as you say Caz. Just not something I would risk for everyone's sake and safety.

I guess being able to breathe makes a puppy pug quite happy ;)

Me too. It would be a 24 hour a day watching brief. Virtually impossible.

Have to say that I agree with this. If this person is a true friend she would realise the invidious situation she is putting you in and elect to stay in a motel. Not dog related, but just to show that I understand that it is can be difficult to tell people they can't stay with you. Years ago, I had to tell my elderly father that he could no longer stay with me (he was in another State) when he visited Sydney as he was too shaky to be left alone all day while I was at work; he had fallen a couple of times at the home he lived in in Brisbane. :D

Seriously? You think it's ok for someone to break in to an animal shelter and steal a puppy? There are any number of reasons for an 8 week old puppy to be in the shelter: surrendered by a BYB who couldn't find a home, seized by an inspector for not being looked after properly, pregnant mother surrendered and puppies born in care, etc, etc, etc. Why would the RSPCA want Sefton back? Maybe because they have no idea if he has gone to a good home. Maybe because if someone is going to steal a dog they don't in fact have the best of intentions and perhaps are involved in other criminal activities like say dog-fighting. Why make an issue of it? It's a crime! People aren't supposed to be allowed to go around stealing things, animals included. I am absolutely stunned that anyone would question the RSPCA making the theft public and trying to get the dog back. The RSPCA are nutorious for euthanasing shelter dogs that no home can be found, why add to that possibility wanting it back???. Further more, what can the RSPCA offer someone in the quality of an 8 week old GSD puppy of unknown parentage and bloodlines???. The RSPCA would be aware that oddball GSD breedings should be met with caution in regard to health, temperament and other factors that relates to the breed. You scare me, Black Bronson. :D

This is very late, BB, but I very very rarely come into Rainbow Bridge page. I couldn't believe it scrolling through the topics and seeing the beautiful dogs who have crossed The Bridge - and some of them so young. As for Charm . You have bred such gorgeous dogs, and Charm was such a wonderful ambassadress for the Shar Pei breed. My sincere condolences.

Although she is alive and kicking, I sometimes think that Tamar (Maltese with teeny bit of Shih Tzu) wants to disprove this. I suppose it has long since fallen off DOL, but I posted a series of photos a couple of years ago of Tamar looking (yes, just looking) at a bowl of food. She and Jeune (large Chihuahua something) are quite extraordinary. You'd think I was trying to poison them, the way they carry on. Hard to say what is going on with Charlie, considering what he has been through, but if vet is happy and his weight is good, try not to worry. Oh, that old thread of mine is still there - LOL: http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...=168141&hl=

She is going to be practicing as long as I am alive and have pets. She doesn't know that yet, of course :D .

OMG. You'd think that Parks and Wildlife or the department responsible would be pulling out all stops NOW! Not just wring their hands when the problem is too big. Locals need to be educated too on how to humanely dispose. How horrible !! Murderous b***dy things.

Condolences, Beatrice. The gap is immense when they leave us. Bear and Sheba were lucky to have found you; thank you for telling their story.

She has recently purchased a Border Terrier and called him Tiger. Gorgeous little chap. I will definitely tell them that and that their fame is spreading.

It happens all the times where shelters desex before rehoming. The dog or cat is adopted and before it goes to its new home it is desexed. Iffykharma and Ams are both experienced RSPCA foster carers. I think they'd both be running a mile if anything untoward was going on.

Glad to hear that Lola has come through with flying colours . Amazing photo of Olivia. Don't you just love it when vets are just so interested and excited by what they are doing? Makes you feel you and your pets are in very good hands.

I reckon the biggest problem will be stopping at just one.

Where's Ivan's new bed ? :D Hey it sure looks great. The dogs obviously love it ..... or they are very well trained

Ooh, how exciting, CW . My 2cents' worth: Plan romantic weekend, meet breeder #2, fall in love again (with dog), tell Charlie he has a brother and then drive safely home. Once home, get straight onto DOL and post all the photos you took on the way home. :cool: :D

And she adds, "I'll show you how to break into the food cupboard!"

He is very handsome, K9A. And the little family is coming along well? How are the ears?