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The hours changed a bit and I'm not sure all the prices are the same - seems that the newer vets are keen to charge for individual items on top of the consult fee, when they used to bung in a squirt of wound guard or a peek at an ear scrape without charging. Maybe it's because I don't have rescues anymore though. The biggest innovation brought in by Green Cross is computerisation which means our huge file isn't pulled out and hoisted up on the desk anymore. While Karen (vet) was still there, all my rescues were still treated for no consult fee, and she still gave me huge discounts on any medications I may need that my own doggy medicine chest didn't have. I'm pretty sure that my fosters can still get free consults from our other fave vet there nowadays though. T.

My fave local vet changed hands to Green Cross a couple of years ago, but the staff and pricings have stayed pretty much the same. T.

Kibah's condition is a credit to your upbringing of her Kirislin - all of your dogs are simply stunning and really healthy. I just know that if Kibah needs any sort of surgery, she's going to sail through it like a true pro and all your worry will have been for nothing, OK? If she does need to lose an eye, she won't react to the situation like we would - dogs are amazingly resilient and can adapt to these things much better than we do. And you can then make her some really cool doggy eye patches to wear for photo shoots... *grin* T.

While I agree that "blue" does look nice on a Stafford, I'd be leery of the possible health issues associated with deliberately breeding for that colour. The only way I'd ever think about a blue is if the majority of it's siblings were of the more standard colouring. Blue staffies are as rare as rocks. T.

Warm/hot water with a bit of dishwashing detergent and a small amount of engine degreaser works wonders for getting blood out of carpet. Just make sure the carpet isn't a cheap polyester blend, or the degreaser can actually melt it... errr! Test in an out of the way spot before applying to the area you want to clean first. If the cat has buggered off, don't pay it another thought - they are tougher than they look. You just need to make sure your dog is OK. T.

Dogs AREN'T humans... their physiology is somewhat different to ours... so what applies to humans doesn't always equate to dogs. I say feed your dogs on whatever schedule you feel they do well on. T.

Look at the glorious condition on Kibah... she's definitely NOT an "old" dog by a long shot. If she requires any surgery, I don't think the vet is going to be worried about her physical state or fitness for surgery at all. Fingers crossed it's just a little injury that will respond well to some medicated drops... T.

On the upside, I reckon Sammy probably brought back some really lovely memories for the gentleman Katdogs... even though he cried, they may have been happy memory tears too. T.

http://shop.vebopet.com.au/store/dogs/dog-cages-crates/ Scroll down towards the bottom for the cage crates - larger ones on page 2. Vebo crates are very sturdy, and the best price by far, although shipping to Victoria may be a little pricey. I also saw that Petbarn have now got in some sturdy looking cage crates, but Vebo ones are cheaper and well known for their quality. T.

The only cat I've ever transported was to Powerlegs... and I'm highly allergic to kitties! I made sure to dose up on my antihistamines before though... *grin* T.

We can't really forget young Boston though, can we mimimax? He's certainly not as crazy as Max, but has personality plus in other ways... Check out his lifeguard skills... T.

Kibah is fit and healthy... if she should need surgery, there should be few complications, OK? Big hugs to you and Kibah... just because... T.

Get yourself a couple of the clips like leads have on them - clip the crate door with those for extra closing power. I had a foster once who worked out how to get the latches open, and the clips stopped him getting out unless I wanted him to. Roo only gets a bronze star for today's efforts, OK? *grin* T.

What an awesome offer! T.

Lets face it minimax... young Max is a complete cuddle tart... lol! T.

How about this angle? Even her belly is cute IMHO... T.

What breed is your pup sashagirl? I'd agree with going ahead and doing one eye first and see how it goes - and maybe doing the other eye later down the track. Seeing with one eye well is better than not seeing at all or badly. T.

Just for you T :D Love it!! I'd pick her up in a flash! lol! T.

Who's the dag now? *giggle* Honestly though, there are some people one comes into contact with in rescue who inspire, and there are just as many who don't. Funnily enough one person's experiences with individual rescuers may be completely different to someone else's... life is weird like that, isn't it? T.

... and that's why I aspire to be like Powerlegs... she has it all going on as far as I'm concerned... as close to a perfect example of using both heart AND mind to find great homes for each and every one of her charges as you'll get I reckon. Dealing with people is often the hardest part of rescue... and we ALL need to be mindful that our daily stresses don't filter though to the adopting public in a negative way. T.

That's not personality - that's just ugly Them's fighting words DD... you really need to meet Max - she's totally pawesome!! T.

Just remember if you bring someone home, they will need to fit in around Roo's needs and not their own... lol! I'm loving all of the Roo pics - she is an adorable looking girl... completely smooch-worthy... T.

I'm so glad that you successfully appealed the DD order Tralee... and also send you hugs for the girl you lost. T.

If you are worried about them, see your vet, OK? At least then if it is something to be worried about, then you will have gotten to it early. Better to feel a fool at the vets but know it's nothing serious, than to be too blase and miss something that needs quick attention. T.

My Zeddy loves wearing a coat or jacket, but Pickles rips them off her and chews them up... *sigh* T.