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Happy Birthday Maddie... I hope you and Stan got pies today... T.

She may get used to the fact that there's a dog next door after a little while... Pickles took about a month to realise that the new noises from next door weren't new any more... *grin* T.

Won't let me read without subscribing... can you copy/paste the text please? T.

You could also take a small dog on public transport in a small travel crate... safe for everyone, and not so scary for the dog. T.

Thank you for enlightening us with regards to the screening processes involved with rehoming a dog like Rosie... there are so many rescues out there using emotive ads to pull in the unsuspecting adopter, and certainly do operate on a 'first come, first served' basis. Glad to know BSRA aren't one of those rescues... *grin* T.

Thanks for joining the discussion Liz... would you care to elaborate about Rosie's "protective" tendencies, and the chasing cats thing? I do note that you are looking for a foster to adopt situation for Rosie... are you also looking for an experienced home for her as opposed to the bleeding heart type that will most likely respond to the flowery wording of the ad? T.

Run free with the angels Gertie... you've earned it old girl... Hugs to you and the Boss perse... T.

The ad reads that she's only been in care for 2 weeks - based on the comment about the vet treatment for her neck wound. In that time, she's "finished raising her puppies" - and more concerning, has shown some behaviours that need a lot more work before I would consider her a safe adoption to anyone... T.

Pickles used to bark at the new dog next door for a while... but she eventually got used to the fact he was there... a couple of months maybe? Now those neighbours have moved out and the house will have new tenants in time... I'm sure Pickles will go off at them until she gets used to their routines... *sigh* The only thing I did with Pickles was to try to keep her inside if I wasn't home - so that if she barked, it wasn't so loud for other neighbours. We also did introductions with the neighbour's puppy so she at least knew that the smells from the other side of the fence were him... T.

Looking so good... and relaxed in the company of others too... awesome job kirty! T.

Ummm Mumsie... a muzzle will not stop her from harming chickens with her paws or body... best to lock up the chooks - or the dog - instead! T.

Reading past the cutesy fluff, I pick up a few concerning issues... but I've been in the rescue game a while - whereas the average Joe might not see the warning signs there. Big thing that popped out at me was the 2 weeks since the chain was removed and treatment for the wounds started... and that she'd been busy raising her pups at the same time? The protective of foster carer bit is a red flag, as is the chasing cats (the neighbour's cat specifically) part... and I only skimmed the too long story... I'm all for the first person advertising, but too much back story, focusing on the hardships prior to coming into rescue, or fluffing over things that will be a problem is a bit rich for me. T.

He's kinda ruggedly cute... pity I'm such an old duck... lol! T.

You have such an eye perse... lovely photo! T.

Zeddy used to be the queen of scare nips to wayward puppies - and she was so fast that it would freak them out, and they'd scream like she'd removed a limb... lol! I'm a mean mummy though, and would ignore them... they needed to learn manners, and Zeddy was excellent at teaching them those... T.

Stunning photos of a sublimely regal dog... T.

toy abbatoir... *giggle* T.

Gotta love the shock screams - no harm done, but they can get loud when it happens, yes? T.

Happy Birthday boys! Your mummy loves you very much to spoil you so... T.

Run free chasing bunnies/butterflies Napoleon... you are in excellent company... Hugs for you and yours Rozzie! T.

Such a nasty job... not jealous at all... lol! T.

Well done to all involved! Small steps forward are still in the right direction, yes? T.

Need a LOVE button for that! T.

This needs a huge LIKE button response! Ditto from me! T.

Big fat healthy looking babies... doing good there! T.