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Has Neko allowed the whippets to have a look at the babies yet? If so, what do they think of them? Gonna be fun times when they get to go outside for the first time... T.

Secret has almost caught up to Mystery... but it will be a while before either of them catch up to FB... lol! Remember Neko's litter... wasn't Arkey a bigger boy than his sibs? He turned out perfectly normal in the end... *grin* T.

Seriously... that the RSPCA vet didn't pick up any of those issues prior to selling the pup, speaks volumes for their 'health testing'... May I ask how much they charged you for Nora? I think you would have a very good case for getting your adoption fee back at the very least... and possibly all of your vet costs too. I'd be looking at small claims court if the RSPCA don't come to the party... those issues SHOULD have been picked up before selling the pup! T.

Love the pet friendly cafe idea! T.

What a little piggie! T.

A big Happy Birthday for tomorrow Danny... I hope your Mum has stocked up on all your favourite edible and manageable treats,and that she spoils you even more than usual! T.

I still reckon they are advanced... T.

My experience is with crossbreeds, but have lots of it... and I reckon your little ones are ahead of the game with their walking and playing with toys... T.

From my experience most puppies start to wobble around on their feet at about 3 weeks... so whatever you are doing with them is seriously working well! As for picking up and playing with toys... your babies are well ahead in that area too... They just get more stunning every time we see them... T.

Pink newborn jazz hands at that... makes your ovaries tingle, doesn't it? T.

Yes, this is the organisation I'd recommend as well, you don't need a puppy, an older dog can be trained as well, good luck with it. :) Yea Mind dog is the group I am in contact with, they said I can get an older rescue dog which I would like but I really want to get a puppy because it will be easier to train plus that lifetime bond Don't limit yourself because of preconceived ideas of the trainability of an older dog, or by the size of the dog... there are plenty of junior aged dogs in rescue of all shapes and sizes that may just be suitable for your needs. T.

Any excuse to show off Marcus' hands again, right? lol! T.

Whatever colour she ends up, she'll be as pretty as her mummy I'm sure! T.

When I go to the larger photo, I'm seeing tinges of brown in there, but that could be lighting, yes? T.

Why hello there little ones! Pretty eyes! T.

I use either stoneware or a weighted rubber bottomed bowl - harder to tip over... T.

They have the same ears... lol! Pudden is such a handsome boy... *sigh* T.

EYES!!! Woohoo! Oh... and we need more Marcus shots - all of him... lol! T.

They are simply stunning babies... it's such a priviledge for us to be able to share their growing into little dogs... thank you so much Kirislin! Should be seeing eyes soon... getting excited! T.

Thank you sarspididious... I like to think I learned a few strategies for working with pounds/councils from my years in rescue... *grin* My father also brought me up to come up with solutions to problems if I didn't like the status quo... best thing he ever taught me I reckon! T.

My Labrador hated the one I was given one Christmas... and it wasn't one of the cheap knock-offs, but a real Furminator. She prefers the cheap metal ring thing with teeth... go figure! Pickles hates any kind of brushing/stripping tool - and don't even talk to me about trying to bath her... she has ultra-sensitive spots that react badly to touch, so we have to just live with her constant shedding... *sigh* T.

So your first step is to work out at least one small positive change that can be relatively easily and cheaply made by the facility... starting small and moving forward in small steps still moves you toward your ultimate goal, yes? The petition you refer to has a valid basis, but it is not offerng up a positive solution - just calls for someone else to figure out a solution. Regardless of the 900 signatures, I don't see much action will be taken by those called to fault in that case... even though the issue is relatively major and does need fixing. Local Government departments are usually more than happy to work WITH people who offer solutions to their problems... and even moreso with those willing to go the distance to assist in implementation of said solutions. It's all too easy to point a finger and say that something is not right and needs fixing - but that rarely gets a positive response - the complainant needs to be willing to be a part of the solution process for it to actually get anywhere... T.

sarspididious - the best way to get anything done with regards to anything run by (or contracted by) a Local Government Area is to offer them some possible soultions to the problem you see is occurring. Simply telling them that something is not up to scratch doesn't tend to get anything done, as they simply choose to ignore the problem by stating that it's too hard to fix under the current rules/regulations... and you can bet your bottom dollar that if it might look like costing them more money to implement, then not a hell of a lot will be done either. By offering up possible solutions - or even partial solutions that go in the direction you want - they have less of a leg to stand on in denying your petition for something to be done about an issue. Basically, I'm saying that in order for us to see a solution, we have to be prepared to be a part of that solution in some way... even if it's only to come up with workable possibilities for them... T.

They are not selling because someone made up a designer name - they are selling because there is a demand for them. There is a demand for them for numerous reasons - some of which has to do with little alternatives being offered when they want them and what they need to do to simply buy it and take it into their homes. I beg to differ... the designer name has a hell of a lot to do with the prices people are putting on crossbred pups. People are being led to believe that these pups are of some identifiable "breed", and thusly their "value" has increased in the eyes of the gullible. Example - when people are looking for "oodles", they are assuming a non-shedding coat and the like... Years ago when my Lab and Rotti made babies, people were offering "breed" names for them... Rottador, Labweiler, etc... and were confused as to why I wasn't charging $500+ for them (I was charging $200 and vetting new homes thoroughly). Luckily, the pups were physically and mentally sound, and due to my diligence, went to great homes... the $200 asking price was solely to recoup some of my costs involved in raising them and to ensure that most people weren't buying on a whim... T.

What constantly amazes me is all those crossbred/mongrel pups selling for huge dollars because someone has made up a designer name for the mix... back in the day they were all "free to good home" pups... *sigh* T.