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I'm so very sorry she had to leave you MTD. What a beautiful little girl. I don't know that you can ever prepare for such a loss. Death can't ever take away the love you have for her Godspeed Molly, Rest In Peace now little one

Molly's humping is a display of dominance. She thinks it's ok to dominate your friend but not the other members of the family. Your friend needs to give Molly a very stern AH AH to correct and then redirect Molly to another activity each and every time the dog tries to hump her. Molly is displaying poor dog manners and is disrespecting your friend because she thinks she's is a pushover. If your friend does this every time, even if it means ignoring Molly and leaving the room, the humping behaviour will stop.

She must have an incontinence problem. The vet will be able to prescribe meds to sort this out. Take her along to see what the vet advises. Best of luck.

No that's not regular behaviour for a Cavalier. At 16 weeks old my Cavs were taking themselves outside to toilet and we had no accidents inside. I suspect your little one may have a medical issue. UTI perhaps? Take her along to the vet. If you can collect a specimen of her urine to take with you it may assist the vet. Letting her out on her own before she's reliably toilet trained won't do much. You need to take her out every time and stay with her. Is your pup from a pet store or from a reputable breeder? Often pet store pups are slow to house train because they had no option but to pee in their enclosure.

I see a disturbing sense of entitlement coming from you that wasn't evident before and as I mentioned earlier, I know of an o/s student who readily admitted he would return the dog to the RSPCA when he was due to return home. Had this student thought there was anything untoward about dumping the dog when it was time for him to leave the country I doubt he would have been so forthcoming about his intentions. None of us are are entitled to adopt a dog unless we meet the criteria of the shelter. You didn't meet their criteria. I would not expect any shelter to allow me to adopt a dog simply because I thought I would be the best owner for the dog. What makes you think this particular dog will spend another couple of months in the shelter only to be euthanised? That's very presumptive. Do you think you're the only person who would be interested in what sounds to be a happy, intelligent, friendly and very likeable dog. I daresay many people will be just as interested in adopting him as you are. They too will probably think fate lead them to this particular dog.

I do sympathise with you but I know the RSPCA has had dogs returned by overseas students in the past. Your case is certainly different because you intended to take the dog home with you. I was there picking up a rescue dog and a young man(student)from overseas was applying to adopt a dog. We were chatting and I asked him how long he would be in Australia and what would happen to the dog when he returned home. He told me he would be going home in 2 years and would return the dog to the RSPCA when he was due to leave. I informed the RSPCA of his intentions and he repeated them to the woman who was processing the adoption papers. I was pleased they refused to allow him to adopt because I thought it was unfair to the dog. I felt responsible then for the welfare of this dog and am happy to say he found a great home with a neighbour of mine after I told her the story. This dog is getting on now and he lives the good life with my neighbor who loves him to bits. A much better outcome than being dumped back in the pound with who knows what future lay ahead for him. Many dogs who are returned are euthanised. ETA: It sounds like the RSPCA worker was rude and abrupt but I don't think there was racism involved.

So true tdierikx. I don't talk about Sophie now. I can type my words but talking about her brings tears. I'll never grieve for anyone the way I grieve for my girl I lost 4 years ago. It will be her 4 year anniversary in 12 days. I have her story in amongst the Unwell Rottie thread in palliative care but I don't go there to read it. I would live it again if I read it. It took me quite some time to learn to live without her and I miss her every day. MsDani, we really do understand. This is about your beloved boy and you have a very important decision to make. Your love for him will guide you. As long as you have his welfare at heart you will do right by him even though it will cause you much emotional pain.

I agree to a point but my decision was the most difficult decision I've ever made for the girl I loved beyond words. I love her now as I did when she was with me. Her death can't take the love I have for her away from me. Love transcends death, as a wise friend told me. She was right. I couldn't hold on to Sophie and allow her to suffer needlessly, she was too precious. I still miss her every day, almost 4 years later. I appreciate how lucky I was to share my life with her. She brought so much joy and happiness to my life. I owed it to her to let her go no matter how much emotional pain it caused me. It was about her, not about me.

Did someone ask the question why some people have an intense hatred of the Royals? I must have missed that question.

Agreed. I don't get why some folk have an intense hatred for the Royals either. It seems to directed only towards the British royals. I have admiration and respect for the Royals. Who'd want to live under a microscope as they do?

What sad news Der R. I'm so very sorry. Bison has you on his side and you will do whatever is best for him as you have done all along, there's no doubt about that. You couldn't have done more to help him than you've done. I believe being a day early when that very sad time comes is always better than being a day late. I wish you and Bison the best that life has to offer you on your heartbreaking journey. He knows he's a very much loved boy.

The vet I'd been taking the Rotties to for many years chased me away with his high and ever increasing prices. He did a dental for Faith, my rescue Rottie which involved removing two teeth. One wobbly canine and one molar plus a scale and clean. The bill came to just over $1000.00. I can't remember the exact cost but I remember it was over $1000.00. Bloods had already been done recently so that wasn't included in the cost. I asked for fluids and pain relief which were included. I knew he was exy because with my insured dogs they reimbursed me only what they considered was the average fee charged and noted that my vets fees were higher. Faith of course wasn't insured. She was too old when she came to me.

I often think of you and Ollie, Staffyluv. I'm sure you still miss him and always will

My Cavs had trouble with the anal glands as pups so I started giving them a teaspoon of psyllium husks with their dinner every night. We've never had any more anal gland issues since they started on the psyllium. It's probably worth a try.

That pic of this innocent little puppy brought tears to my eyes. What a face! Poor baby. Some people are nothing more than oxygen thieving scum. I hope karma pays the cretins who dumped this adorable puppy a visit.

Actually most of the women and some of the men in the royal family are excellent dog and horse handlers. Are they 'eejits' because they're old? I see them as being intelligent. Not an 'eejit' amongst them, IMO.

MsDani, how is your boy today?

What an unbelievably cruel and heartless thing to do. How could that man live with himself? I hope they throw the book at him and that an order is made to prevent him from ever owning another animal. Also hope he does some time so he has the opportunity to learn the error of his ways from fellow inmates who love and respect animals.

What does 'space monster creating' mean? Does your comment mean side effects for human consumption also when referring to tramadol? My dog had no problems with Tramadol but I sure do. It's the only thing I'm allergic to. I've only ever taken one tablet and that resulted in projectile vomiting and diarrhoea. Never again. I didn't show 'space monster' behaviour though. I was busy with the ^ other stuff going on.

So sorry to read this. I hope the vet can help. Please keep us posted. Thinking of you and your boy.

Good news that there was no blood. Still eating and drinking well is a good sign. With a sick oldie it is a day by day thing. I hope he continues to improve. Keeping you in my thoughts.

Ms Dani's dog is 13 years old, going blind and deaf with arthritis as well, so hardly a candidate for spinal surgery. In a younger, otherwise healthy dog it would be appropriate but not for a dog this old. I'm sorry you are going through this MsDani but sometimes we have to face the fact with oldies that their body is just wearing out. Yes dancinbcs, I'm aware that MsDani's dog is elderly. I had the idea MsDani wished to know the status of her dogs spine and suggested a myelogram would provide this information. That is all I suggested. I was hardly suggesting spinal surgery for her elderly dog That would be rather stupid wouldn't it? Perhaps you misunderstood that in my post I was giving info about my dog. I provided the information that a myelogram pin pointed what the problem was with my own dog if MsDani interested in a myelogram. I thought that would be obvious since I started a new paragraph about my own dog.

MsDani, why not have a myelogram done on your dog. That will show up any spinal irregularities. My boy ruptured a disk in his spine, was xrayed and we went straight to the canine neuro specialist who did a myelogram. This pinpointed the area of concern and he had immediate surgery. He recovered perfectly from being paralyised from the shoulders down, to running and walking normally.

aknel, phone the breed club, they will probably know a EB savvy vet.

I agree why aren't these people named. They don't deserve anonymity. Can't help but wonder if any of these dogs will be vet treated or will they be PTS.