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No probs koalathebear - happy I could share some of the things I've learned the hard way so that you don't have to. My "payment" will be to keep seeing your gorgeous updates (with pics) of how these babies are getting along during their journey to have great homes found for them... *grin* T.

They are looking awesome!! Brilliant job being done by you and yours to give these little gals an awesome restart to long and happy lives. Please give them both a cuddle and kiss from me... I'm missing having tiny terrors around... T.

Tempting... T.

Actually, he may get stockier after desexing than if you left him entire. T.

Any form of aggressive looking behaviour from ANY dog is unacceptable. Unfortunately though, it's always going to be the larger dog that will cop the blame if there is an alteration - regardless whether they started it or not. As an owner of a large dog, one needs to be well aware of the obvious media/public bias, and make sure that our furkids are never put in a position to cop any flak for their behavior - provoked or not. The OP is doing the right thing by asking for help/advice... which should be applauded IMHO. Oh - and Carter is a stunningly handsome boy... please plant a kiss from me on his boofy schnozz... T.

All 5 of them look different - I fostered the other 4 for a while. All are lovely natured pups too... but are going to be BIG! Apparently the mother was a GSD mix... and dog only knows what the father was... T.

Some good advice there Haredown... I don't think he's really thought all that much about what it takes to raise a happy and healthy litter of pups and then find good homes for them. He has a friend with a male (unpapered) Beagle that he was going to use over his girl... *sigh* I wasn't being full on or "rescue rabid" with him about wanting to breed his girl - just gently explained to him the "fun" stuff our rescue has been through when taking in pregnant dogs in general - and pregnant Beagles in particular. I gave him some prices he could expect from vets for various things he might come up against and the like... *grin* He honestly thought that "all dogs just do it naturally"... and just needed to know that it wasn't always true... that it takes a lot of good planning and good management to get the very best he can for and from his girl. He really does love his girl to death, and he wouldn't want to do anything that would be bad for her... so having a few alternate things to think about before breeding her is good for him, don't you think? T.

My workmate was only looking at the possible $$$ he could make from breeding his girl... not exactly the best start for anyone looking to breed ANY dog, wouldn't you think? He now has a few more things to think about before he decides to try to make a "quick buck", yes? I did edumacate him of some of the badder things that can happen... lol! His girl is coming up to the age of her first season... and I'll be buggered if I'm going to pat him on the back and say "oooohhh - beagle puppies - cuuuute!" when he is thinking of breeding her on her first season! If he had a clue, I'd maybe have been a little less forthcoming with all the scary and expensive things that can happen... I have no problem with people breeding non-pedigreed dogs or crosses - I only have an issue with people who are wanting to do it solely for the sale price they can get... and certainly not breeding with a dog under 12 months of age! T.

Awww... ain't he just too cute for words? He's going to be a complete Adonis when he matures! T.

Oh yeah! Definitely one of the best saves for sure! T.

The ivomectin should clear it up nicely Staffyluv... your vet is obviously on top of things... *grin* She sounds like a complete darling - and combined with those gorgeous "love me" eyes, you'll be beating off applications to adopt her... lol! T.

The police officer's family should not have to fear attack because of one stupid act he committed... by all means roast him publicly for his actions, but for dogs' sake leave his wife and kids out of it! T.

We had a little dog come to us looking like a Chinese Crested... after months of intensive treatment, she is actually a gorgeous scruffy terrier... and has the loveliest soft coat. The first thing to try if the demodex isn't overly advanced is a spot on that does ALL bugs - like Revolution. If that doesn't start showing results fairly quickly, a trip to the vet for a stronger plan of attack could be necessary to stop it getting worse. T.

^^ This... Carter isn't a puppy any more. He will be asserting himself more now he's an adult. I've had a couple of male Rotties over the years, and 3 is about the age when you see some very big changes in attitude/demeanour - mine became more assertive almost overnight - but with the help of someone well versed in dog behaviour, you can have great results. Please seek the help of a good behaviourist trainer... Carter will love you for it. T.

Holy moly!! We talk about dogs having huge hearts, but we don't always mean it literally... Little man Chester definitely has lots of fighting spirit, and that will hold him in good stead to get through this with the best results... and he has the best rescue mummy to help him along IMHO. Glad to finally have a diagnosis, and that we now know that he can recover and live the rest of his life in relative comfort. Go Chester! T.

Welcome to the world little man Tyrone! Congrats Andrea and daddy! T.

I have a feeling my workmate thought he'd be able to get $900 for each pup his girl produced... without thinking first of any of the costs involved in producing them. I just appraised him of some of the things that could go wrong and cost him more than he'd get back in puppy sale price... I'm pretty sure he's rethinking his idea to breed her. T.

Go Chester... keep up the good fight little man! Aunty Tracey and her 4 furkids sending good vibes to help... T.

Such a severe infection could also probably warrant IV antibiotics and a drip to ensure a proper dose is being received. I looked up Morganella too... and the nasal swab tests indicated which drugs seemed to smack it about - the ones that had 2 S's might be effective... Poor little man... I sure hope the vet can make him feel better soon - if only to let him get some much needed uninterrupted sleep. YG - can you plant a kiss on his forehead from me please? And tell him that Aunty Tracey says he's got to be nice to the vet so he can help him get better soon. T.

Is there any way to prop Chester's head up on a pillow or something when he's lying down? Something supporting his head in a more upright position might help a bit... the video seems to show that his breathing gets worse when his head tilts downwards - as it also does when he is drinking... maybe he does have a tracheal issue? T.

Actually, in a few Sydney councils they do have dog number recommendations - I don't know if they are actually enforcable under law in NSW, but the council area next to mine has a 2 dog rule - whereas mine doesn't have a limit. T.

My parents own property, and would rather rent to people with dogs than to those with small children... not so fussed on cats though - it's harder to get cat wee out of carpet than it is to get dog wee out apparently. T.

Way to go Cheryl!!! How awesome is that? Yay for Narla... such a beautiful girl... T.

Facebook has the potential for being an awesome place to get the message out about rescue in general... however, it's populated by way too many crazy people for my liking. Seriously, if I ever need reminding that my sanity is actually intact, I jump on Facebook and start reading a few of the more scary rescue pages... and feel a whole lot better about my own mental faculties... *grin* It needs to be moderated judiciously IMHO. T.

Nothing wrong with that. Indeed I think it is an inexpensive price difference. Remember when you buy on main, you are buying bloodlines. He could have had the same dog on mains for $300 extra apparently. I know where he got his girl from, and they breed predominantly for the pet market... that said, they'd probably be horrified that he has decided he now wants to breed her. I didn't give him the whole rescue speil... I don't believe that breeders should be stopped from breeding their pedigreed dogs. I firmly believe there is room for all types of dogs as pets - pure or crossed. But I'm dead against ignorant people deciding to breed their dog just for the hell of it - without taking into account any of the things that could go wrong. T.