Katdogs

Wow Kirty I just saw this. So happy for you for the good news! How scary though

I went with my sisters and niece. Niece is now in love with Soft Coated Wheaten. My sisters thought there'd be more freebies but I did ok just by talking to the stall holders for a while. The U.S. Canidae gents were very charming! Awkwardly avoided Dr B BARF because we're Big Dog people now. Mentioned to both BD and Canidae that their loyalty/rewards systems suck.

Dodged a couple of rescue stalls who I've had negative dealings with but met the lovely Sir Roger at Goldie Rescue and had a chat with Wendy about our problems with Stevie. Collected lots of brochures. Many of the dogs and stall holders were a bit over it by 3pm. Could have done the whole thing in just over an hour but family were a lot slower.

Did have a cuddle with the cutest pup ever. It was hanging at the Xolo stall but was definitely a Kelpie :)

Dumb farmer was dumped. Not sure about the garden gnome.

Just got a freebie so will be there Sunday afternoon. Should I bring my Easter Show granny-trolley to carry stuff? I believe I can't sneak a dog in

Oh Teebs

Sorry T I only just saw this thread. You know I understand. Hugs. And big licks from Stevie and Sam (little one from JoJo).

Vale Zeddy, cuddle queen!

A bit bitter sweet for Boss though - he's going in for the big snip on Tuesday!

Why has it taken three years for a rescue dog (kennelled or foster) to be desexed?

If I'm recalling correctly his owner kept him in the kennels for three years before agreeing to him being rehomed, meaning no one else could make any decisions about his welfare.

That's the gist of what I recall as well. I'm glad Boss has a new home :)

Thank you.

Best wishes to Boss.

A bit bitter sweet for Boss though - he's going in for the big snip on Tuesday!

Why has it taken three years for a rescue dog (kennelled or foster) to be desexed?

A friend asked me yesterday, when the time came would we bring Chloe and our little boy. Chloe yes ,but I can't imagine bringing a 3 yr old - he's a young three in many ways and I think he would refuse to leave the vets without Bru and it would be hard for all.

Swazzie,

This is probably not something you want to talk about right now, but FYI, many vets will come to your home when the time comes. It's less stressful for the dog and the whole family can be together. They can also make all the arrangements for afterwards as well or you can do it yourself.

Thinking of your family and Bru. I'm really glad the little guy is feeling better.

Yes, this is a good suggestion.

Sorry if I've missed it but do you have a photo of Pooh? Then we can all look :)

ETA Stevie's favourite is a (gutted) flopsy dog. We have two but I think it's time to stock up on a couple more, if they're still around. She likes to carry them both but then leaves them out in mud (and hail).

How old is your son?

We've had a few threads about what to tell children at these times. There's no easy way. This is how they learn about death, grief, respect, loving enough to let go.

Don't say 'sleeping' or 'put to sleep' (from experience). The rest you just have to wing - his body is very sick and nobody wants him to be hurting so loving him means taking the pain... And usually it's old dogs but Bru is extra special and gave you a whole lifetime of love. Sometimes kids get it better than adults

So sad.

So sorry swazzie.

He doesn't know any different so just enjoy that tail-wag and make some lovely memories while you can.

losing her personal slave to the evil computer for hours on end. I think that's the worst one.

Yes. The ball on desk, huffy-puffy, snippy yaps, ball on chair performance.

Jodie acquired a hole in her neck last weekend that needed many stitches and made the vets a bit wobbly. We are cruelly ignoring her need for tennis ball. She's growled at for leaping in delight when we come home. The worst thing is that she had to sleep inside, away from the other dogs, all night and ALL DAY.

Yay! Good to have options and ideas. If Bru is doing body wags then he's ok for now :)

Hope today provided better news, or at least some definites.

And listen to your dog. He will tell you when it's all too much. Eating and tail wagging sounds like it's a good day today :)

If he's only 7 (and you can manage it, because it's a big thing) then I'd definitely be going to a specialist vet hospital and MRI. Then you know.

So sorry Swazzie. How old is Bru? I'd be getting a second opinion quick smart and if it agrees then Bru would be getting a big meal if BBQ chicken + stuffing and mint slices and lots of cuddles

Are you in NSW?

I believe CAA overrides any council 'recommendation' but maybe things have changed. Try calling dept local govt (head office in Nowra).

Great range of food but the coats I wanted had already sold out!

I hate it but it's been shared/liked by family I don't want to disagree with so I deleted my initial comment about their poor growing joints, and the loss of a great training opportunity by letting them run uncontrolled to their food. The food has been put into a slow-eating type bowl but they still barrel up to it madly, pushing each other around. That could cause a fight even with my softy dogs.

Sadly I know one work colleague is now looking to rehome her 6mo Husky (undesexed male) because she is having a baby in six weeks and didn't know her snow dog fluffy puppy could attack the baby. She might see reason but her whole family including hubby says the puppy has to go

There's a thread already in General :)

That's really brave and clever of the school. Imagine the paperwork involved!