tdierikx

She's strong and healthy, so whatever the birthing conditions, she'll be fine... you've done this before and know what to watch for... Fingers crossed she just pops them out and makes all your worry go away... T.

Someone's dog keeps pooping on my front lawn too... I'm pretty sure it's someone regular... haven't managed to catch them in the act yet either... grrr! T.

Gotta love a dog with a sense of humour - even after a long day at work... lol! T.

Just remember Neko's 2 brothers at birth... they were pretty big too... and all turned out fine in the end... T.

It's a specific sized travel crate. T.

Oh... poor wee Arkey! Sending him lots of get well woo-woos and sloppy wet kisses from my gang... and gentle hugs from me... T.

It's going to be a long 2 weeks methinks... *waiting patiently* T.

My studmuffin boy! So handsome... wonky eye or not... *grin* T.

Love the stare in the second shot... "why you keep taking photos of my belly mumma?" T.

Lookit the podgy puppy! *giggle* T.

I'll second Comfortis... make sure you give it after food... T.

Getting exciting now! T.

In a perfect world no dog would give birth in a pound... and even better, there would be no need for pounds at all... but we don't live in a perfect world... *sigh* Pounds (and the RSPCA/AWL/etc) have a limited amount of space to hold animals that come in. Some pounds will hold over dogs for far longer than their legal impound time, and try their hardest to give them time to be adopted or taken in by rescues. When they are full, they are full... and that means that the dogs that have been there the longest, or are deemed unsuitable for adoption, will not necessarily make it out of there alive. This is the reality. Many pounds don't have the world's largest kennels - and many don't have exercise areas to get the animals out of the kennels either. Rescues are stretched to the limit also - foster carers need to have a break now and then or risk burn out (been there, done that, not pleasant!) - funding can be an issue - time, and other resources are other general issues that rescues have to find on a regular basis. Some animals may be perfectly lovely with people, but not so great with other dogs - some may need extensive medical treatment before being able to be adopted out - all will need enough time in care with a rescue for said rescue people to know that animal well enough to advertise for the right home for it. Then they have the fun task of screening the applications to find that perfect home... As for this particular dog... I'm sure that rescue was aware of her plight, and for whatever reason, she was not an easy one to take on (there was mention that she wasn't overly fussed on other dogs?). I'm sure that DAS staff were highly attentive to her pregnancy needs, and did their utmost to make it easier on her given the situation she'd found herself in... not sure what more they could really have done? Anyways... that's my 2c worth on the matter... *grin* T.

I'm betting you will get the G3 X... *grin* Sounds like a good little camera actually - nice zoom range and decent quality in lower light situations... I reckon you'll be happy with it. T.

The offer of the loan of the 450D still stands powerlegs... Or, if you are still wanting brand new... look at the Canon 1200D, the 700D, or the 750/760D models... and go for one with either the 2 lenses, or the Tamron 18-270mm lens T.

Definitely some thickening going on there... lol! Chubby bubby... T.

Squeee! Mini Neko's! How exciting! T.

I'd be happy to lend you my old Canon 450D (DSLR) and 2 lenses... 18-55mm (the autofocus has carked it but manual focus works fine), and 55-200mm. See how you like it... T.

I'd be looking for fresh dug dirt... I'm thinking this too... T.

I like this one... a bit bigger than the regular point and shoot models, but that will give you better stability when taking the photos... http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod12066.htm T.

Such sweet memories... always in your heart too... smile over those memories... T.

Definitely use the Canestan... wonderful stuff for clearing up ringworm... T.

I've found that keeping my oldies on the leaner side does wonders for their achey joints... that, and a nice bed with high sides to stop any draughts getting to them overnight... and a nice soft fluffy cushion in said bed... *grin* T.

I used to have a Rottweiler who was extremely protective of me when I wasn't well... she was perfectly fine with strangers/visitors at all other times though... T.

They are always close to us... they live in our hearts forever... remember them with smiles and love... T.