cannibalgoldfish

I get home from new years Friday morning and Loki comes happily up to greet me, tail wagging. This would be more appreiciated if it didnt occur in the middle of the road at 3 in the morning :D Some how the little bugger had gotten out. I have no idea how or for how long. It's a miracle nothing happened to him and he hung aroung the street. So this is my introduction to the new year..... Then today I am at work and the guy two houses down comes into my work to say my dog was loose and he put him back in the yard! Again!!! So I race home and its the other dog this time. My yard is nearly impossible to break out of. The only weak point is a corner with a piece of tin covering a small hole which I found had been moved. But it was still firmly in place the day before when Loki got out so I have no idea how he escaped. I am so glad my near neighbour found Wylie roaming before something bad happened to him. Now I'm paranoid they will get out again ;) I have searched the yard and cant see how Loki got out. I really hope no one has let them loose. Might be time for a padlock on my gate. I didnt want this year to start with the dogs giving me grey hairs........

A few years back I rang the Rspca about a similar thing. Kittens in the petshop so young they still had milky blue/grey eyes and could barely walk. They (rspca) told me it was legal as long as they were eating solid food. Yeah, puppies and kittens that are starving for milk will probably try and eat solids

Thats why I have two They entertain each other all day till I get home. But I guess it depends on the dogs. If they are bored, things will be destroyed! But who can resist this face!

Sometimes............ (depending on how recently a toy has been disemboweled and the remains strewn about the yard like snow.... Or whether they chuck a hissy fit because its the teensyest bit sunny and they would rather sleep than go for a walk :D ) Hetzer, they have had lots of time since the 3rd century to hone their evil ways to a fine point, and make sure they get away with it too.....

:D You poor, poor thing. My condolences on the loss of your sanity. Actually I'm just really happy someone else on here has Shiba! I have two :p

Yukan, are you are shiba owner?

So many people dont realise that and bring them in in ignorance. One of the things that has annoyed me about the whole thing has been the lack of publicity over the new laws (or even the old ones) and people will still be un aware that they cant bring them into Tas. Since now if you do its instant euth for the turtle and big fines I do feel a bit sorry for those moving here and taking their pet with them. Which is how a few get here. No sympathy for those who know its illegal and try their luck anyway. Thats just not fair on the animals if they are caught

persephone, There are none native here and over the years people have smuggled them in. Sadly, over time some have escaped and have recently been found to be breeding. They are carnivores and can carry disease, so to protect the native fish and invertebrates they are getting them all out and will try to cull any found wild as well. As much as I loved having him as a pet it is the right thing to do.

I have been fostering a turtle for the last couple of years. He was brought into Tas illegally (they are not native here) and was seized by quarentine and I have been looking after the garbage guts ever since. Sadly there have been new laws brought in and they are removing all turtles from Tas, even the ones on permits. Kirty from Dol was going to take him but there was so much mucking around and dealing with people who were no help at all and time ran out. A reptile association here is gathering them up and will be flying them free of charge to Vic where they will be placed with other herpers. So yesterday I dropped Gamera off at the house of the guy who is organising the flight. Here are a couple of photos of my little guy. He has his name written on him in the hope they can keep track of him for me so I can find out how he is doing. Little dude was a bit shy upon meeting his fellow detainees. Thats his butt sticking out of the rocks Other detainees I am very privileged to have been looking after him for the last few years. I hope things work out for him in his new life I will miss my little man.

I think Wylie has cheeky fox eyes. While Lokis are more softer and look slightly worried sometimes... Sorry, I have no close ups...

I told the petshop in town recently that their sign was wrong and there really was no such thing as a "silkalier" . They ignored me, funny that.

I dont think I have ever seen so many babies with one wolf spider! Wow. I get to feed and water the spiders at work when we have them on display. I can put "spider wrangler" on my resume

Boxhead (Wylie)as a puppy and a few years later. Loki's puppy photos need to be scanned in, so some other time.

I noticed today Loki has dry mildly flaky skin on his belly and in his ears! This is a recent thing. Any ideas what can help? He also has two bald patches on each ear that have appeared. They are in the same place on each ear down the bottom along the rim. More like a thin bald line rather than a patch. Its the same size(about 1 cm long) on each ear. Its soft, smooth skin, no signs of irritation or flakyness. Doesn't look fly bitten either. He isn't scratching it at all. I haven't taken a photo yet but I drew a line on an old photo. Thats where it is on both ears.

Mine had cats around as puppies and ignore them. If they see a cat out on the footpath they will try and chase it but get scared if the cat stands its ground. Other critters... depends. Wouldn't trust them with smaller prey animals. Mine kill birds (and chooks ) and rodents. I had a rabbit in a hutch and they ignored it but I would guess running free it would be a whole different story. Thats Wylies motto! Lokis would be "ok, have it, I cant be bothered"

Dont be fooled, twas all an act! Yeah, I love the little buggers but they can be a pain sometimes. The screaming yodel of welcome can be a bit scary as well . Training them is easy! They learn quickly. They then learn just as quickly how to get around everything you ask. Sit, stay, drop not a problem if you have a treat. No treat, no listening to owner. The high energy level cant be worse than some other breeds. Loki is very placid and quiet(I think he missed that chapter in the breed book ) Fun website that doesn't gloss over the bad points is the one below http://shibainus.ca/tms-in-a-nutshell-or-b...-from-the-past/

Depends on the dog. I was prepared for a high energy twisted manipulative monster when I got Loki and he is really laid back and placid. He is a little old man in a fur coat. Wylie on the other hand....... Never liked the black ones at first. Its harder to find a really nice one but over the years they are growing on me. In fact, the next one is going to be a little black girl!

Wylie will not stay, or stay or stay! So no skip, your friends dog is weird ;)

Did some one say shiba? ;) belgian.blue, you waaaaant one! you really want one!

Brilliant. Then been possibly put down for being a dangerous dog. Nice going Rex.... Ever stopped to think that if your big tough attack dog actually did bite someone then its good bye dog? Before you add your comments about how he is "trained" and "if its on your property, its not the dogs fault if it attacks" Take a long hard look at some of the recent dog stories in the news. If some small child wanders near your dog or sticks its hands through a fence to reach your dog and it "defends its territory" I doubt people will say "oh leave the dog be, tis defending its territory" Odds on your dog would be destroyed. thank you Mr Burns. "Smithers, release the hounds!"

This Spitzy calendar needs Shiba! If only I could get a good photo of them. Loki doesn't move and Wylie moves too much... Plus I take crap photos. Wonder if I could convince Luke W to come down here and take some cool photos? I'm sure there is a clause some where in the singles thread that says he has too, free of charge? Surely!

Swoon, swoon... I love him! and your photos...... I love him!!!!!!!

Wow. Disorder, I had no idea you look so funky! (maybe I spend too much time loking at Snot. ;) )

Wow... I dont have any of me annd the dogs either. I found 1, taken on a phone years ago. Wylie looks so young! (he is on the left) Little wrigglers

I am renting and have no yard to bury them. Most is concrete. So both were cremated. I dont know if I will ever get around to spreading ashes. Because if I ever have a solid home it wont be theirs.