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3 hours ago, tdierikx said:

I'd be looking for full spinal xrays to see if he's slipped a disc or similar at some point. Neck, Thoracic, and Lumbar xrays at the very least

I second this. 

4 hours ago, germanshepherdlover7 said:

He suddenly cannot settle, won't sit, won't lie down, holds his body in a strange way, takes a few steps, stops and stares a long time, takes a few steps and does it again.

Sounds very much as though he is in pain, poor boy.  

and this one  which I only just saw ...a breeder of dogs, but not registered

13 hours ago, Deeds said:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-27/tasmanian-family-reunited-with-missing-dog-found-living-wild/106181610

Wow!!! Hopefully re-introduction to home & family goes smoothly ...

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excellent work, dog patrol

...and with a job   Nice story.

2 hours ago, tdierikx said:

My question is why is an 11 year old pug outside at 3:30am? Why are both pugs outside at 3:30am for that matter?

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1 hour ago, Mairead said:

Neutering would be a good first step. 

minus anaesthetic.

That man - I have been imagining all sorts of punishments for him. No excuse .

they could have opened the door- poor Arnie.   I hope the offender is found!

Hi - no experience here, but I agree with what you said . Our local town has a few maremmas - they are often listed as missing/escaped /found wandering . I suspect they are being kept as you said, for a half dozen sheep - or as pets and are bored/unsettled. A large poultry farm has them, and they do well - they have a HUGE flock to guard, decent fencing, and seem to be very effective against foxes/roaming dogs.
Out where we are no one has them , everyone uses 1080

Lucky boy!! Bet his owners are over the moon

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Poor woman - and poor old poodle   

Each time there is a dog/person attack, I think just how frightening it must be

Thanks for that Some absolutely wonderful photos A lovely way to start a Sunday .

T - you have such a vast amount of experience and wisdom to share - thank you . 
I agree that police officers are entitled to draw a weapon  in the case of a serious/fatal mauling ...what else can they do ?

What a great cat I am glad his way of life is helping his 'Mum' with her mental health . 

38 minutes ago, Deeds said:

https://www.9news.com.au/national/perth-familys-heartbreak-after-dogs-stabbed-on-morning-walk/0c1d50ba-96c7-494c-87af-c3a3ed473dd1

Oh Dear  Seems like there was an altercation between the dogs , and he reacted with a knife That poor family .... Hope the other man's dog is ok ....

Glad the truth has been found.

Poor little darling Those two should have received harsher sentencing .

Retired- home all day listening to a yapping chi .....guns everywhere - surprised it didn't happen earlier. Poor little dog

1 hour ago, DogsAndTheMob said:

I wouldn’t expect to see toenails like that on a dog that’s been fending for itself in rocky terrain.

No!! She would have very short nails after running around on dirt/stones , I would think......

4 hours ago, tdierikx said:

Without CCTV, I doubt we'll know exactly what happened... but if the article is correct about what is thought to have happened to the poor dog, I hope the perpetrator(s) suffer a similar fate.

exactly.