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I am so sorry SM, your dear Sasha, such a lovely dog such a big hole will be left in your heart xx

it seems when there are no close-up photos of the dogs they are always Pitt Bulls, as LG says just a mix of something including Labs, probably pig dogs of some sort. Anyway they are no longer here which is to be expected The whole episode is just so awfully sad https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-09/dog-attack-queensland-maryborough-put-down-euthanased/100200864

before you send any more funds ask if the breeder's site is legitimate on this FB group: Puppy SCAM awareness AUST https://www.facebook.com/groups/666467654086008/

some ideas here https://www.dfordog.co.uk/blog/homemade-cheap-dog-toys-games.html

I knew I had red an article somewhere recently so looked up my history and here it is (I don't know if it is any help though it may be worth your while to contact and see what Kath suggests) https://www.mcdowellsherbal.com/success-stories-for-dogs/1570-zena,-the-agility-performance-champion

have you contacted the Canadian Kennel Club and asked them for a list of breeders? https://www.ckc.ca/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Herding-Dogs/Australian-Kelpie

our letterbox is a big'n we made it from a single drawer file cabinet, put a peaked roof on it (so it looks like a little house) and stood it on four legs at just the right height for the postie to deliver parcels and letters from her driver's side window. Cheap and easy to make and works a treat. Maybe make something similar for the courier drivers

Contact Danielle at All Westie rescue, https://allwestierescue.com/ they also have a facebook page

Below is an example of a good database (and pedigrees) Here's the link to the instructions on how to use http://www.dandiebase.com/instructions.php and the link to the dog index http://www.dandiebase.com/card.php How good is this database and how proud the breeders must be to be part of an important breeding program showing the lines of the dogs from way back. Beat that all the BYB's out there

A few years ago I got a T-Shirt printed by Vista print, it was reasonably priced and they did a fairly good job, perhaps give them a go. here's the link to the sticker page https://www.vistaprint.com.au/marketing-materials/labels-stickers/custom-stickers and here's their design service page https://www.vistaprint.com.au/graphic-design/

there are quite a few rascal, if you search for 'personalised decals from photos Australia' some local ones pop up

if you do want to breed become a registered breeder and join that breed's club, there is a vast amount of help and support within the club and you'll have future-breeding opportunities and make firm friends

https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/logan/2021/04/23/dog-of-a-day-beenleigh-police-assist-to-reunite-stolen-pup-with-rightful-owners/ Dog of a day! Beenleigh Police assist to reunite stolen pup with rightful owners Constable Kyra Merrett on Apr 23, 2021 @ 9:39am On April 21, police from Beenleigh Police Station were called to assist to reunite an eight-week-old Springer Spaniel puppy with his family from Stanthorpe. This little guy got to be a police puppy for a day! The puppy was allegedly stolen from his home, along with three of his sisters on April 17. The pup was located by a member of the public at The Spit on the Gold Coast, who reached out to police to assist in reuniting him with his family. All ears for snuggles While waiting for the owners to make the long trip to the police station, the puppy was given the full police experience! He was a polite house guest and made a lot of friends at the station. Paw-trolling the beat Making himself at home The pup and the family were happy to be reunited and are now eagerly awaiting the return of the three sisters from the same litter. Ready to spring home with his family Police are now appealing to the public for any further information on the whereabouts of the remaining three female puppies, believed to be somewhere between the Gold Coast and the Northside of Brisbane. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

https://www.facebook.com/BBCCountryfile/videos/446500796417117

It appears that there is another UQ Vets...at Dayboro (near Caboolture) https://dayboro-veterinary-surgery.hospital.uq.edu.au/

UQ Vet Hospital is now at Gatton Oil him with Keri oil, leave on for a couple of days then try bathing your dog with F10 shampoo (I found it's best to shampoo with another brand first to get the dog clean and oil-free then do the F10 after he is rinsed off) Some links (have an on-line search for the most economical as my link is just an example) F10 Chemist warehouse and Priceline for Keri Oil When your dog is very dry dust him with Curash powder...make up your own with Zinc Oxide powder and cornflower, have a hunt round online for the cheapest option though you can buy Zinc Oxide powder at the chemists This method seems to be working on my old Westie from Westie rescue though it's awfully slow in clearing up the fungal infection, I found that the home-made Curash was working just as well as the Apoquel so I discontinued them. Maybe you can slowly transition him onto it. Worth a go as the Curash is pretty harmless

buy one of those clam shell pools from K mart and fill it with dirt or sand. Drill some holes in the bottom for drainage. they make good hidey-hole places to bury stuff https://www.kmart.com.au/product/water-n-sand-pool-set/2688313

I'll pop this here in the hope that someone has seen these puppies Stolen from a property near Legume, NSW, just over the QLD border. FB linkie here https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/logan/2021/04/23/dog-of-a-day-beenleigh-police-assist-to-reunite-stolen-pup-with-rightful-owners/

Have a look at the SSR page, they have some lovely memorial stars, Second paragraph in this link https://www.seniorsandsilkies.org.au/custom-gifts.html The vet that I go to leaves the owner and the dog in a quiet consult room for some time...time to cuddle and say goodbye. they also arrange cremation (if cremation is requested)

What Tx said, you must be so upset. What a unnecessary and mean thing to do

Ask them politely to email you a copy of the invoice from their vet as you need it to show your vet who would like to consult with their vet on the reasons for the euthanasia. it does sound a little sus

I use F10 on Wee Maxi about every 3rd or 4th wash, I bath him a day or two after her gets his oiling with Keri oil and Calendula. After he is dry I sprinkle some home-made Curash (it's much cheaper to make your own if you use it frequently) on his black areas, the oil stops him scratching as the F10 kills the fungal infection and he gets flakes of black dandruff which irritate him. The Curash settles his itchy skin down and it helps with making his skin a healthier pink colour. Curash is Zinc oxide and cornflour so easy to make. perhaps just sprinkle the Curash on his scabby/itchy bits

love her name and a her jumps are a whole 4" high

I just saw your post @Keesha (you had posted in the aged dog care part of the forum) so thought you could join this FB group (if you haven't already) there are sure to be many who can suggest a good shampoo and conditioner, if the group is similar to the Westie group there is always people to help https://www.facebook.com/groups/473556292721436/ and... a photo of your dog would be lovely