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The CTTT is the first point of call for small claims (up to $30,000)... You can lodge here... your application will most likely come under the "General" section, OK? http://www.cttt.nsw.gov.au/Applications/Lodge_an_application.html You can represent yourself, just make sure you have any and all documents and evidentiary items like photos and vet assessments, etc, with you when you appear. I used to represent my old company with CTTT issues, and can attest to the fact that the system there is actually pretty easy to work with - have your case well prepared and you should have them finding in your favour. T.

He's a stunner, isn't he? He's also a complete piggy for chicken wings - but the biggest smooch too... T.

Last weekend the vet advised that she be taken away from the rest of the litter so we could make sure she got all the food she needs/wants, rather than having to share with all of her siblings. She and the next smallest pup from her litter came home with me, and have been eating yummy things like chicken mince and necks and premium kibble. They haven't missed mum or the other pups at all... lol! She's a riot of a little bugger though... beats up on her brother, and loves nothing better than chewing on the hand that feeds... *grin* T.

Penni the blue and white runty puppy from Blossom's litter has stacked on 180 grams since Saturday... that's 30 grams more than she put on in the whole of last week! I think she's gonna be just fine now, the tough little tacker... she can eat like a horse, and loves her chicken mince the best of all... *grin* T.

Friends of the Pound... in Tweed Heads South... http://www.friendsofthepound.com/ T.

Knowing what it takes to run a reputable rescue is why I'm far happier to volunteer for one than try to run one... *grin* It would be lovely if it were as easy as many "armchair rescuers" believe it to be... but there are MANY facets to running a reputable rescue - much more than springing everything with a pulse from the pound system and lumping the general public with animals that may have been better off going to God. T.

I'd probably build a house with a really big master bedroom, so I could get a custom made HUGE bed to fit all of the dogs on with me... *grin* T.

That second photo says... "when I'm big I'm gonna get you back for that"... lol! Lucky Frida, off on her next big adventure... T.

Poor Georgia... lol! Looks like Destiny has her measure... T.

OK - no photos this week - the weather is too yukky to get the babies out... but I did get weights... Daisy Boo's babies... Black and white boy (wider stripe on head) - 3 kgs!!! Black and white boy (black spot on neck) - 2.5 kgs Black and white boy (narrower stripe on head) - 2.25 kgs Big black boy - 2.5 kgs Black girl - 2.15 kgs Small black boy - 1.85 kgs Blossom's babies... Blue and white girl - 900g - she gained weight this week and is doing much better now... yay!!! Black and white boy - 1.5 kgs Lighter brindle boy - 1.9 kgs Darker brindle boy - 2.1 kgs Brindle girl - 1.9 kgs Blue fawn brindle girl - 2.1 kgs Blue and white boy - 1.7 kgs Black boy - 1.75 kgs T.

Oooohhh... are you thinking of fostering kittens Katdogs? Sounds like fun! I'm allergic to cats as you know, but can dose up on Telfast and come cuddle if you need an extra cuddling helper... *grin* T.

Love the bed photos - someone looks very content there... lol! T.

Awwwwww!!! Welcome home Destiny! T.

You did an awesome job with little Jake while he was in your care - he knew he was loved... Run free little man... T.

Only when they have been complained about... *grin* T.

I think you'll find that most rescues are NOT members of the PIAA... T.

I love your sign... gorgeous idea! When a friend's dog broke his leg and needed pins, plates, and cage rest for an extended period of time, we made a similar sign for his crate too... so it's not crazy, OK? T.

Eucalyptus wool wash (laundry detergent) is what I've used effectively on pups under 4 weeks of age to remove fleas... only problem is it has to be done every 2 to 3 days... Capstar has an effective period of about 24 hours - best to use as an initial dose to kill off the fleas fast, then go and get something a bit more robust to keep the fleas under control on your dog. I use Comfortis with my 3 dogs. T.

No - that dog was named Prinny PR... she passed a few months ago from old age issues. We still miss her terribly. Penni was my close friend's Staffy who went to the Bridge on Thursday. She was a fighter and was very sick as a pup, and it seemed apt to dub the little blue and white girl Penni if she comes good. T.

Way to go Dweebs/Albert... love the new name... lol! T.

Now for Daisy Boo's babies... ... and here's the boobie buffet conga line... T.

OK - photo time! Please excuse if some are not completely up to par... the little buggers were going off in all directions and I only had one wrangler to help herd them into reasonable positions... First up, Blossom's babies...

OK - weights for Daisy Boo's babies this week are... Black and white boy (black spot on neck) - 2.2 kg Big black boy - 2.1 kg Black and white boy (wider stripe on head) - 2.5 kg Black girl - 1.75 kg Black and white boy (narrow stripe on head) - 1.75 kg Small black boy - 1.5 kg (a gain of 400g in a week - way to go little man!) Daisy's babies are eating solid kibble now, and were wormed today also. We had most of the bubs out in the fresh air for a good long time today, except for the little blue and white girl and her black and white brother. They stayed with Blossom to get some extra boobie time. The little blue and white girl is still perky and active, if a little less steady on her feet than the others - but she's a little fighter and LOVES her mushed puppy tinned dinners with a passion - she even prefers those to boobie! I got photos of the pups today, but have to dash off to help a friend with a computer problem. Will post the pics tomorrow morning, OK? T.

I'll admit that they do a lot of wees and poos... but the puppy breath kisses and couch cuddles are well worth it. I'm lining up to take on a few pups from 2 litters we have at our rescue soon... probably end up with most of them... there are 14 in all! They are only 6 days apart in ages, and tracking around the same weight ranges, so it should be doable. I've had 9 foster pups at the same time before, so what's a couple more? Do you have any idea how much poop is created by 9 pups who eat 5kgs of kibble between them EVERY day? Once you've gone through that for a few weeks, anything else is easy... lol! At least the weather is warming up a bit now, so I can utilise the dog pen in the back yard and the granny flat (for if it's cold or raining) instead of having them all pooping in a playpen in my lounge room... *grin* Pickles is going to love being beaten up by a pack of puppies... hahahaa! T.

Daffy Duck type noises tend to work well... hehe! T.