mysticpaw

Let's hope it's one of those two and easily taken care of. I can't get hold of anyone at the vet until 8am. It's still there this morning, still not seeming to give him any problems and of course, still worrying the hell out of me!

ETA: I couldn't get in to see the vet till 4.30 - I'll be watching him like a hawk today...

It's going to be a long day for you Shell, hopefully it will be something minor.

Hoping to hear good news this afternoon.

Alika

Alchemy

Amber

Amelia

Amy x 2

Anais

Anastacia (Annie)

Angel X2

Anishinaabe

April

Arizona

Asante sana

Ashka

Askari

Astro

Audrey

Aura

Ayla

Baba

Baci

Becky

Bella x3

Bit

Blossom

Bonny

Bree

Bridie

Buffy

Cally

Cassie

Chelsea

Chloe x 2

Cinta

CJ

Claire

Claudia

Clover

Cleoparta

Coco x2

Cristie

Daisy x 2

Delilah

Delta

Dexta

Diva

Durham

Ebony

Echo

Elizabeth

Ella

Ellie

Ellie

Emily

Erin

Fanta

Finta

Glitter

Grace

Griffin

Gypsy x 3

Harlow

Hayley x2

Heddy

Heidi

Holly x2

Honey

Honour

Jatz

Jay Jay

Jezebel

Jodie

Kara

Katie

Kayla

Kenzie

Kirra

Krissy

Layla

Lea (lele)

Logan

Lottie

Lucy x3

Mable

Marie Claudette

Meg

Merrique

Millie x2

Mischka

Molly

Molly Coddle

Mya

Nala

Narla

Natasha

Ness

Paris

Peggie

Popcorn

Rommi

Rosey

Roxy

Ruby x2

Sabrina

Sally x 2

Sascha

Satu

Shae

Shandy

Sheba

Shine

Sinta

Skye

Sophie

Spook

Stella

Stimpy

Storm

Sue

Tala

Tara

Tayla

Teegan

Tess

Tia

Tikaani

Tilly

TIlly

Tinny (tin tin)

Tori

Vada

Voodoo

Winter

Wilhelmina

Ziva

Zoe

Added Tikaani Tala and Jatz in bold

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I have successfully bred several bitches that stayed with their owners. They owned the bitch but she was leased back to me on paper. They outlayed all expenses and kept all money from the sale of the puppies. I organised the mating, was there for the whelping, ran back and forth guiding them through the process, organised buyers and puppy notes and assessed the puppies.

What did I get out of the arrangement? The continuation of my line carrying my prefix and an option to buy my pick puppy if I wanted to, for what it actually cost them to raise it. All done without having to physically raise the puppies at my home. Only once have I actually taken a puppy from the litter, but some other litters have resulted in dogs carrying my prefix ending up as successful show dogs and sires.

What did the owners get out of the arrangement. The experience and joy of breeding a litter with full support. Some then opted to desex their girls and others have gone on to become breeders and exhibitors with their own prefixes. In some cases I have actually put my prefix in dual names to breed the litter so that their name will always be listed as co-breeder of that litter.

These situations can and do work wonderfully if everone approaches them for the right reason and not to try to make a profit at the expense of someone else.

It's always good to read things from a different perspective. Should always keep an open mind.

I find it strange that you enquired for a pet & were offered this & would be very wary.

Why would the breeder want to do this ?If the bitch was such top quality that they wanted it bred from they would either keep it themselves, or if unable to, place the bitch on lease or co ownership with another breeder. I would think.

Not put it in a pet home with no breeding experience.It would be awful & stressful all round for you & your family.

They don't have to outlay anything, vacinations, food, vet bills in general and then if they need to get puppies there is

a bitch ready.

Pet owners believe that their dog is special and the breeder wants to use it in the future, they feel included in a breeding program.

I maybe wrong, about this particular breeder, but I would walk away.

The pup that is right for you is worth the wait, hope it comes soon.

Lottie is very cute.

After the fires, someone posted a list of vet supplies that was needed. I approached my vet to see if I could get things through him at wholesale prices. Not only did he get things he matched what I purchased. They also gave me heaps of collars, leads and things that reps had dropped off.

I mean a rig with wheel, a Dog Scooter

MDL

Both these groups have members that may have a second hand scooter.

http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/owdog/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SHCNSW/

There is also another or new OWD forum will try and find that for you.

Do you mean a rig (with wheels)/ You can only use sleds in the snow.

I have never seen the movie, though my daughter says I should.

I was saddened to read the second story as I when ever I have talked about the movie I have mentioned the story of the rescued Mals.

Now it just makes me sad and angry.

Was going through some papers tonight and came across something that I printed off a couple of years ago.

Decided to google it and came up with some interesting info.

This is the story I printed off years ago.

http://www.wayeh.com/sleddogrescue/8below.htm

When I searched for the original story I got this.

http://www.wayeh.com/sleddogrescue/

Thought it made interesting reading.

We were walking last Sunday morning and a dog rushed across the street and attacked the girls.

As we walked up the footpath there was a car with doors open adults and kids, and all I could think of is I bet there is a dog running around somewhere. Sure enough there was, the thing that got me was they appeared to bend down to grab it, we slowed down and it all looked good. Dog goes to the kerb, adults turn their back on the dog, we yell "get your dog"

Dog crosses street attacks one of ours, owner comes over and starts kicking wildly in the air.

A few words were exchanged about having control over your dog and having a leash on it.

He got really angry, blamed the kids for leaving the gate open as they were packing to go on holiday. "The dog is old, cranky and doesn't like other dogs." Things happen, I understand that. What annoyed me is we had four dogs, one of which couldn't put her weight on her front leg and was wimpering. I had to get the other two home and get the car to drive back to the vets.

Mr MP had to carry Tala to the vet, not far but still she is 20kilo and hold onto the other girl.

I would have thought that they could have offered us a lift to the vets, or dropped me home with the other two.

The other thing that concerned me, if that had been a smaller dog, and not ours it could have been a disaster.

Thanks for the thread, gave me a chance to vent, have been stewing all week.

Hi

We use Avantix as well, we still nearly lost our boy a few years back.

We think the tick may have already been on him and it slowed it down. I was pretty cranky as I thought it still should have killed the tick.

The best prevention is to go over your animals, especially behind the ears, on the throat and under the armpits.

I only use mine if a dog needs to be seperated or at a Pet Expo for time out.

I am a bit like WildatHeart, anyone can visit if they are friendly.

OMG good puppies .........brave kitty!!

That's not a kitty - that's a husky-cat! :D

True, he does have that reputation. :D

Drooling in expectation

getting closer

Why do I have to wear the ears?

Lovely pics. :D

Lovely photo's.

Great to see happy, healthy, and loved dogs having a great time.

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate it. I was just making his food and he spent at least a minute doing roundabouts on the back deck, so he can't be too sick

As soon as we hear back about the xrays I'll let you know

Roundabouts on the back deck......Go Ivan.

At least Jatz has some of her body in the shade.

ETA. Classic photo Teebs.

Hey Ruth.

Thinking of you both, and hoping you find out what the problem is soon.

Siberians can be sooky at times, but never stop surprising you with their inner strength.

Big hugs.

This is what the boys looked like on Sunday.

Was so funny as so many people asked if it was their natural colouring.

Was good for a Laugh.

Ash...

Love this one.

The touch of life

A touch of life

A fathers touch

Have something in my eye.

Not sure if these suggestions are to long.

Life lies in the palm of your hand.

Holding life in the palm of her hand

Precious life in the palm of her hand

Strength and love in the palm of her hand.

Great pics.

Love the Bison one. Interesting concept having the railroad track.

Was it part of a theme?

PMSL love the blinking look

That is a look of shame Ricky shame.

If the girls get up there while I am gardening and leave it unlatched for two seconds, he gives them

a right talking too.

Because we were out it was no rules apply.

Will take a photo of the gate when I get home from work. It had two palings across it, but they squeezed through where it

wasn't latched properly.

Thank goodness the fences up the back are secure, though the girls were working on it.

Jatz's feet have cuts around her nails.

The funny thing is they are all clean now, I love the way Sibes wash themselves.