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A little more about it here--> http://www.baysidebu...d-bella/?cs=212 POLICE are testing fingerprints found in a pool of blood near where a nine-year-old golden labrador Bella was bludgeoned to death in a Wellington Point backyard. The officer called to the scene, Senior Constable Debbie Halls, said she believed the dog was hit with a "heavy instrument" from under its bottom jaw. She said initial findings pointed to a failed attempt to break into the Cherry Street property, which also fronts Jasper Street, sometime over the weekend. "The house was not broken into so it is possible the dog might have given the offenders a surprise," Sen Con Halls said. "We believe the killer got into the property by jumping over a fence and was on foot. "We are concerned there is someone wandering the neighbourhood with a weapon. "The force of the blow was so great it was enough to shatter the dog's top jaw. "It appears the dog was hit rather than stabbed and probably died slowly as there were claw marks in the concrete." Sen Cons Halls said neighbours claimed the family pet, known as Bella, was a quiet and placid animal and only barked when there were intruders. Owners of the dog, Darren and Sonya Townsend, were away and their daughter Tiffany, who lives in Thornlands, visited on Saturday to show off Mr Townsend's car, which was for sale. Mr Townsend, who works at the Port of Brisbane, said he knew something was amiss when he arrived home on Monday and Bella did not jump up at the fence. "I went outside and there was a strong smell and then I saw her in a pool of blood," he said. "She had been beaten to death and whoever did this is violent." The couple's second daughter Sherrie, 26, who lives in Wellington Point, said neighbours had complained about baits being left on the lawn of a house in Jasper Street. Anyone with information about the incident should contact Capalaba police on 3433 3333.

pretty good article http://www.abc.net.a...dogmeat/5064978 Standardbreds once destined for dog food factory find their champion Landline By Pip Courtney Posted 1 hour 50 minutes ago Photo: It has long been thought that standardbreds, like James, do not make good riding horses. They shoot horses don't they? Yes they do. It's the ugly side of horseracing the industry calls "wastage". "Any horse that's too slow and doesn't have an alternative career will probably be slaughtered for meat," says Melton pacing trainer Danny Mullan. "They're humanely dealt with, but it's a fact of life. It's a by-product of racing - greyhounds, harness racing or gallopers." The odds of being re-homed and used as riding horses are better for gallopers (thoroughbreds) than pacers (standardbreds), because of the widely-held view standardbreds don't make good riding horses because of their gait. "They've certainly had that characteristic of a box head: they're ugly, they're bay, they can't canter and they can't do a four-beat trot, and all these things we hear," Mr Mullan said. Harness Racing Australia's Gary Kairn says he begs to differ. "The common gelding, which is the majority of our racing population, just make fantastic racing riding horses," he said. Harness Racing Australia accepts the number of slow or retired horses being put down is a welfare issue. The industry is addressing this through its "Standardbreds Unharnessed" program, which promotes ex-pacers as dependable, reliable and hardy riding horses. "We're working to ensure those 'wastage' figures are kept to an absolute minimum," Mr Kairn said. Overlooked breed 'willing to please' The industry couldn't have chosen a better ambassador to promote the breed than Mr Mullan's daughter, 26-year-old Victorian show rider Kathleen Mullan. "There are so many that can make it as great pony club horses," she said. "They can give their owners a really safe and enjoyable time and are being absolutely overlooked in favour of a lot of other horses that are more fashionable, but probably far less suitable." Ms Mullan has been winning ribbons in showing classes for the past year on James, a standardbred borrowed from her father. "He was very sharp, very clever, and very agile and athletic, and I thought, 'Oh hang on a second, might have something here'. "We went to one or two shows and he started to succeed, and I went 'I don't think you're getting him back Dad, sorry!' "These horses are the smartest horses you'll come across they are very much willing to please. They love to be told they've done a good job." Mixed response at top showing event When Ms Mullan joked the pair was winning so many ribbons that the Garryowen was next, people laughed along with her. It was an impossible dream, as she didn't have $10,000 to outfit her and her horse for the country's top showing event. But then Mr Kairns stepped in with sponsorship from the harness racing industry. He saw it as a good investment, given a good performance would show doubters standardbreds could cut it as competition horses. News that the first standardbred would compete in the Royal Melbourne Show's premier showing class drew a mixed reception. "We don't want people like them, or horses like that here at this event," one retired show rider told Landline. "No matter how well they perform no self-respecting Garryowen judge will give a standardbred a blue ribbon," another said. But show rider Sarah Tappy said: "He's gorgeous, I've never seen a standardbred that looks like that before." Show rider Kelsey Bennett said: "He's presented well, he works well, and it's a credit to her that she's got him this far." Judge Dennis Heather says there would be no prejudice from the five judges. "He's a beautiful horse. I have been lucky enough to have won the Gawler three-day event on a trotter back in the 60's, so no bias. He will be judged for what he is," he said. "Their horses today have confirmation equal to some of the best race horses in the country. The only difference is their gait, so if you can harness that to your advantage with training and delete the gait then there's no reason why you can't have a terrific companion." Workout proved what standardbred could do Ms Mullan received help from show riding legend Caroline Wagner. A four time Garryowen winner, she was not put off by James' breeding. "I think that's just a bit prejudiced," she said. "Unfortunately he didn't make it as a trotter for the person that bred him but he's gone out and proved himself around the show so why shouldn't he be allowed to be a part of it? "Who wants to ever send a horse like that to the dog man? It's not right, it's a bit like greyhounds. I think it's lovely for him to go on and have another life. Why can't they, you know?" Ms Mullan had two and a half minutes to prove her point, and her workout - while not enough to get a ribbon - showed the big crowd what a standardbred with some retraining could do. "We didn't come home with ribbons but that's not what we came for," she said. "We came to prove a point and he absolutely proved such a point. The crowd went wild, I think he got the loudest cheer out of anyone. I'm just thrilled. He did exactly what we came for." Proud dad Danny believes his daughter has started something. "At the end of the day we're hoping to give more of them a life after racing. That's where we're travelling." Watch Pip Courtney's story on the Garryowen on Landline on Sunday at 12:00pm on ABC1.

I bought this soap which is excellent and smells really nice, I had to buy something cheapish as Vet & Pet have a minimum order of $30 and the stuff I wanted came to $28, I am glad I bought it now :) http://www.vetnpetdirect.com.au/aristopet_tea_tree_dog-soap#.UnK9xtfeWBI

AWL Qld are running a Dogs and New babies program, perhaps phone AWL in Vic to see if they run a similar program. Here is the link--> http://www.awlqld.co...t-paws-program/ Pregnant Paws Program Families all too often surrender their companion animals to pounds and refuges because they are expecting, or have recently welcomed, a new baby in their home. AWLQ believes that many of these families may have reconsidered their decision to give up their animals if only they had had access to quality information about keeping both their babies and animals safe in the home. The Pregnant Paws program was therefore developed to encourage pet owners to take a 'pregnant pause' and become informed before making the decision to give up their animals due to pregnancy or a new baby in the family. The program may be accessed in a variety of ways; through our Pregnant Paws Guide, by inviting one of our Education Officers to Guest Speak at your antenatal class or by accessing our Help and Advice Line. The Pregnant Paws Guide is an information booklet that gives tips on how people can prepare their animals for the arrival of a new baby, keep their newborn babies safe around their cats and dogs, as well as pet safety for pregnant mums with their companion animals. It also highlights the benefits of animal companions for pregnant women and babies and gives advice on how to nurture and develop the relationship between a family pet and a new baby. Download a FREE copy of the guide by clicking below Pregnant Paws – Booklet If you are a pregnant mum attending an antenatal class at your hospital, or a midwife who leads an antenatal program, then why not invite an AWLQ Education Officer to come and Guest Speak at your next class? Our Education Officer is available free of charge to come and answer any questions you or your expectant mums have about safety with animals and babies and provide you with a wealth of resources to access further information about the topic. For more information contact the AWLQ Education Division. Help and advice is also available to those who are worried about managing their pets during pregnancy, or concerned about the safety of their new baby around their animals. The education team is available during business hours to discuss issues related to cat and dog behaviour and training, and to direct you to further help or resources that may be needed. Contact the Education Division.

I had to fill out a Dental form to say what medications I was on, all I could remember was 'Propalin'...that's the incontinence medication Mac is on :laugh:

Yep, Mac would amble over to do that very same thing.

I didn't not ask, it just wasn't done Nor did I, the vet just did it same here, Daisy has a tat in her ear...I am going to get her an ear and nose stud next.

I used to get mine from a pet-food supply store in Redlands but they have changed hands and I am not impressed with the new owners and the store looked dirty last time I was in there. I asked at my local Supa IGA (as they supply Inghams turkey wings and drumsticks for humans...the turkey comes in purple/mauve trays) if they could get me 14-15kg box of necks. The 'Meat-lady' gave it a go and as long as I bought the whole box she said she could source it from Inghams. It cost about $2.60kg for the bulk lot (then I lug it home and spend the rest of the morning shoving the necks down the mincer-tube) :D Sooooo, it may be worth while to ask the person in charge of the meat section at a Supa IGA if they can get a box...if they supply Inghams turkey already you may have a chance.

We had bindis in our lawn when we first bought our house in Gympie, there were brown seeds everywhere so O/H got out the vacuum cleaner and vacuumed the lawn, worked fine We then killed the plants with feed and weed.

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They show us we are loved despite everything: Daisy thought I may like the last piece of her chewed up bone this morning, she gave it to me when I was in bed...that is doggie-love.

Yes, it could be that, out of all the dogs, Penny is the worst, she has a yellow head as she will fossick underneath and between the tomato plants and eat the 1/2 ripe ones off the vine and the rotten ones that have fallen. She is a tomato-plant bulldozer. eta insert commas to make sense

Good article about Positive Ageing in the Company of Animals project, which is designed and managed by Animal Welfare League Australia (AWLA). (pity the word ageing is incorrectly spelt) http://www.abc.net.a...site=brisbane17 October, 2013 12:12PM AEST Positive aging with four-legged friends Di, Betty's daughter brings her two black Poodle-Bichon crosses to the nursing home each week as part of a pet therapy program. (Terri Begley - ABC ) By Emma Sykes and Terri Begley There's a therapeutic revolution underway in nursing and aged care homes across Queensland and treatment is being delivered by a new 'breed' of practitioners. It's well understood that pets have a unique skill of making humans feel good. But nursing homes aren't the sort of places you'd expect a dog or a budgie to be welcomed. Residents of the TriCare Nursing home at Jindalee in Brisbane's west are part of a bold program that is making provisions for pets in aged care accommodation to enrich the lives of their residents. Facilities manager at the Paul McDonald says the residents have responded very well to having the fuzzy four-legged friends become part of their home. "There's something about cute, furry animals that makes the body produce endorphins. "It doesn't matter how cognitively impaired people are everyone has had a dog, or a chook or a guinea pig in their lives and I think it brings back those fond memories " In just 12 months, Mr McDonald says the nursing home has built up quite a menagerie of pet therapists. "We have three chickens (Mrs Pink and her two daughters) and [some] residents have their own pets" who live at the home according to Mr McDonald, "We try to get the [residents] to take some responsibility in caring for the pets." The program began when Mr McDonald brought his two dogs Nora and Basil to work and noticed a positive change with the residents. "There was a gentleman in particular who had never spoken, and the first time I brought the dogs in he beamed broadly and said 'puppy puppy puppy'! "[Now] they're an integral part of the facility and I think we try to normalise things, to try and make it more like home," he says. When we visit the home, Betty, a resident sits with two black Poodle-Bichon crosses on her lap smiling. "It's nice to have something different around....I find it cheers you up. They'll sit on my lap if I want to nurse them," Betty says. Diane Stanislow, Betty's daughter, brings around Daisy and Bruno once a week to visit. "Mum seems to enjoy their company, and often other residents stop us as we're trying to get back to the car and have a cuddle. "It seems to bring some joy to their time they can spend with them. "I know a couple of the ladies here had to leave their dogs when they moved in, and that would break my heart," Diane says. More than 20 Queensland retirement villages and aged care homes are part of the Positive Ageing in the Company of Animals project, which is designed and managed by Animal Welfare League Australia (AWLA). Some managers of the successful pet-friendly facilities say pets contribute to community feeling, and encourage friendships between residents.

Fantastic news MUP, I am very happy for you You are a naughty boy Mr Huxley! I reckon your running-away punishment should be a big meaty bone and a good nap in your comfy bed.

Does anyone here know how much turmeric (daily) to give 6--8kg dogs? I have been sprinkling a little on their food, now the hair on their heads is going yellowish, I am thinking is is probably the turmeric though it may be the tomatoes (green, rotten and nearly-ripe) that they are pulling off the vines and eating, or the mandarins. I am taking them to the WHWT Club's BBQ-and-fun-day in December and really don't want them looking like dandelions :)

SSM, can you email your letter/post to Mediawatch---> http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/contactus.htm

I saw most of it but couldn't hear what was said about the Grey in the crate with all the white stuff/sores over her back (she was crying)...wtf was that all about?

Omars have it for $89.99 http://ovedshorseandpetstore.com.au/Dog-Products/Dog-Food/Royal-Canin/Royal-Canine-Breed-Health-Nutrition/3654-Royal-Canine-German-Shepherd-Junior-12kg.html

Yay for Andrea...she just quietly helps out when she can...a good person!

All I could find was this one and I think the title has been incorrectly translated :laugh: http://www.aliexpres...1287723301.html and this one for cat-people http://www.popscreen...l-Sticker-Vinyl

I know!!! I had a look at their other items and there is only that one...now I am going to do a big search!

I was looking for a dog door on ebay and this came up in the search, I have posted it here as there are some new(ish) Frenchie owners who cannot access O/T eBay item number: 390624640750 just thought it was too cute not to post :)

A little more info: http://au.news.yahoo...ed-in-qld-fire/ A Brisbane veterinarian says he was overcome with relief when he learnt firefighters had rescued three sick dogs from his clinic as it burst into flames. One of the dogs, a 40kg Rottweiler, was carried on a stretcher from the burning building in Sunnybank, in Brisbane's south-west, about 3.40am on Saturday. "Once I got there and found out the animals were ok there was a feeling of relief," Sunnybank Veterinary clinic owner Terry Martin told AAP. "When I was driving in and saw the fire I thought they wouldn't have survived. "The firefighters did a fantastic job. I'm very, very pleased they got the animals out safe and well." The three sick dogs were the only animals in the building at the time of the blaze, Dr Martin said. The fire engulfed a vacant shop, formerly a newsagency, and had spread to the veterinary clinic and a nearby hair salon by the time firefighters arrived. Eleven fire crews battled the blaze which took 45 minutes to get under control, the Department of Community Safety said.

http://www.abc.net.a...ane-vet/5000628 Sick dogs rescued from fire at Brisbane vet By Andree Withey Updated 10 minutes ago Photo: One of three dogs that was rescued from the fire (ABC News: Eddie Norbido) Map: Sunnybank 4109 Three sick dogs have been rescued from a burning veterinary clinic on Brisbane's southside, with one carried to safety on a stretcher. The fire started just before dawn in a strip of shops on Station Road at Sunnybank and destroyed a newsagency, veterinary clinic and hairdressing salon. Ian Moore from Queensland Fire and Rescue says six firefighters in breathing apparatus rescued sick animals from the vet clinic. "Happy to report we did save three dogs from the fire," he said. "They were actually withdrawn from the premises allowed to recuperate before being handed over to the vet staff where they're receiving further care." The vet has taken the sick animals to his other practice where they will be cared for. Firefighters contained the blaze and stopped it spreading to another seven businesses. Passerby Gurrie Singh says it was very dramatic with a lot of smoke. "Firefighters have been struggling a lot to control the fire. It was so bad, so bad," he said. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

Yep..I saw a woman walking two polite medium-dog mixes last week when a blue/gray coloured entire staffy ran right across the road at her dogs, she yelled "F*@K off yer mongrel"...that worked :)