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Someone's dog keeps pooping on my front lawn too... I'm pretty sure it's someone regular... haven't managed to catch them in the act yet either... grrr! T.

Gotta love a dog with a sense of humour - even after a long day at work... lol! T.

Just remember Neko's 2 brothers at birth... they were pretty big too... and all turned out fine in the end... T.

It's a specific sized travel crate. T.

Oh... poor wee Arkey! Sending him lots of get well woo-woos and sloppy wet kisses from my gang... and gentle hugs from me... T.

It's going to be a long 2 weeks methinks... *waiting patiently* T.

My studmuffin boy! So handsome... wonky eye or not... *grin* T.

Love the stare in the second shot... "why you keep taking photos of my belly mumma?" T.

Lookit the podgy puppy! *giggle* T.

I'll second Comfortis... make sure you give it after food... T.

Getting exciting now! T.

In a perfect world no dog would give birth in a pound... and even better, there would be no need for pounds at all... but we don't live in a perfect world... *sigh* Pounds (and the RSPCA/AWL/etc) have a limited amount of space to hold animals that come in. Some pounds will hold over dogs for far longer than their legal impound time, and try their hardest to give them time to be adopted or taken in by rescues. When they are full, they are full... and that means that the dogs that have been there the longest, or are deemed unsuitable for adoption, will not necessarily make it out of there alive. This is the reality. Many pounds don't have the world's largest kennels - and many don't have exercise areas to get the animals out of the kennels either. Rescues are stretched to the limit also - foster carers need to have a break now and then or risk burn out (been there, done that, not pleasant!) - funding can be an issue - time, and other resources are other general issues that rescues have to find on a regular basis. Some animals may be perfectly lovely with people, but not so great with other dogs - some may need extensive medical treatment before being able to be adopted out - all will need enough time in care with a rescue for said rescue people to know that animal well enough to advertise for the right home for it. Then they have the fun task of screening the applications to find that perfect home... As for this particular dog... I'm sure that rescue was aware of her plight, and for whatever reason, she was not an easy one to take on (there was mention that she wasn't overly fussed on other dogs?). I'm sure that DAS staff were highly attentive to her pregnancy needs, and did their utmost to make it easier on her given the situation she'd found herself in... not sure what more they could really have done? Anyways... that's my 2c worth on the matter... *grin* T.

I'm betting you will get the G3 X... *grin* Sounds like a good little camera actually - nice zoom range and decent quality in lower light situations... I reckon you'll be happy with it. T.

The offer of the loan of the 450D still stands powerlegs... Or, if you are still wanting brand new... look at the Canon 1200D, the 700D, or the 750/760D models... and go for one with either the 2 lenses, or the Tamron 18-270mm lens T.

Definitely some thickening going on there... lol! Chubby bubby... T.

Squeee! Mini Neko's! How exciting! T.

I'd be happy to lend you my old Canon 450D (DSLR) and 2 lenses... 18-55mm (the autofocus has carked it but manual focus works fine), and 55-200mm. See how you like it... T.

I'd be looking for fresh dug dirt... I'm thinking this too... T.

I like this one... a bit bigger than the regular point and shoot models, but that will give you better stability when taking the photos... http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod12066.htm T.

Such sweet memories... always in your heart too... smile over those memories... T.

Definitely use the Canestan... wonderful stuff for clearing up ringworm... T.

I've found that keeping my oldies on the leaner side does wonders for their achey joints... that, and a nice bed with high sides to stop any draughts getting to them overnight... and a nice soft fluffy cushion in said bed... *grin* T.

I used to have a Rottweiler who was extremely protective of me when I wasn't well... she was perfectly fine with strangers/visitors at all other times though... T.

They are always close to us... they live in our hearts forever... remember them with smiles and love... T.

Was on my Facebook feed... THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS AT RAINBOW BRIDGE 'Twas the night before Christmas, at Rainbow Bridge too. We Bridgekids were thinking as always of you. We'd seen how the holidays weren't bright this year, Heard you whisper so often, "I wish you were here!" We know how you wish you could just stay in bed And sleep through the holiday lying ahead, When all celebrate with their loved ones so near... Unless they have loved ones on this side this year. But we're no less alive here, on the other side. If you could just see us, you'd've laughed and not cried. The dogs all in harness, pulling the sleigh. The cats all in Santa hats pointing the way. The pet birds all flying back over the rainbow, Bound homeward in spite of Earth's darkness and snow. All the pets that you've lost, pets for whom you've cried, Flying home on this Christmas to be by your side. If you feel warm fur brush you when no pet's around, Hear a soft bark or purr, just a ghost of a sound, We're trying to tell you we're visiting this way, And our visits, even rainbows, can be on any day. But for Christmas we have something special to do, A sleighful of happy dream visits for you. On doggy, on kitty, on winged friend and ferret! The love that you lavished, we mean now to share it! We're fetching that love home, the way we once played, With the closeness we shared and the memories we made. Our Earth lives with you were too short for us, too, And on this Christmas Eve we have so much to do. So all through this night as you sleep in your beds, Sweet visions of furbabies dance in your heads. This one special night we can bring you Home for a while, Your true home in Heaven, where again you will smile. Over the rainbow you'll fly, for a short while this night, Hours that you'll be happy, hours that will feel right, Hours to cuddle and hug us, to run and to play, Before the return to Earth in our magic way. And when you awaken and face Christmas Day, We pray you'll remember your trip on our sleigh, But in case you forget, just remember our love. Remember us watching you, your angels above. Sending love wrapped in rainbows, shining and bright, Love that will guide you through the darkest night, Love found in each memory unwrapped through the year, Replacing dark sorrows with Christmas cheer. Leave the toys to St. Nick, we Bridgekids bring dreams, Sweet visits to remind you all is not as it seems When you look all around you with tired Earthly eyes. If you saw as we do, there'd be joy and surprise. There are furangels waiting by those Christmas trees, Always there for you and hearing your pleas. We're never more than a thought away from your home, You're never forgotten, you're never alone. Nor are we alone here, with our Rainbow Bridge friends. We know only joy here, the celebrating never ends, And after our reunions with you Christmas Eve, We Bridgekids will party like you'd never believe. But we'll slip away often to be by your side. Sitting there watching you, eyes open wide, Praying you'll be able to catch a glimpse of us, too. But whether or not you see us - Merry Christmas to you! - Cindy Morgan (2007)