BC Crazy

Good question Bullmastiffmum. I too would like to know what it's like as well :)

Thank you for your kind thoughts. Baifra, you are right Redman is still 'around' because sometimes I just get that feeling of his presence, he had a real presence about him, my boy. MelissaS, he was just so very special to me. He never once showed any aggression towards me, even when he must of been in such pain when I had to treat his poor tortured body cover in sores & parasites. Not even a growl. He had the sweetest soul & yet he had every reason not to. I am very proud of him. He was a stoic boy. Even at 14 when his laric's collapsed he was just so courageous right till the very end

It's 4 years ago today Redman since I had to let you go. It was the hardest thing I think I have ever had to do but the kindest my mate. You were my heart dog boy. There will never be another like you When I answered an ad in the local paper 'free to a good home' all those years ago I couldn't believe anyone could have neglected a poor boy so badly. My eyes still well up today when I think of the way you were neglected & abused You were starving, I could see every bone in your body. You had no coat, apart from on your head because you were covered in fleas & had scratched yourself to pieces. Your emotional state was something I had never witnessed before & what upset me the most. You had been beaten & kicked so much you didn't walk up to me when I approached you, you sliver along the ground. Shaking & urinating with sheer terror. They kept you locked under a house, in complete darkness, 24/7 from when they got you as a puppy. Little did you know that you were coming with me the moment I laid eye's on you. You were only 18 months old. You couldn't get into my car quick enough boy & off we went & you NEVER looked back. It took me almost a week to get you to eat anything & I was very worried because you ran under the house as soon as we got home & that's where you stayed. I put food & water out before I went to work & it was untouched when I came home until we had a 'moment' on day 5 when I laid down next to you in the crawl space under the house & actually got my first pat & our eye's meet for the first time, you always carst your eyes toward the ground previously. I returned inside & next thing much to my surprise I heard the food bowl moving on the cement, "yes"!!! From that day, for the next 14 & a half years you were my constant companion. It took me about 6 months to completely get rid of all the fleas, mites & open sores e.t.c lots of medicated baths & T.L.C. fixed that. You gained weight fast too. 10 kg's you needed to gain & you did. With in the first year we had you looking like brand new. So very handsome. A stunning boy you were Red & you had a coat to die for now, very full, long & shiny. You also had a sparkle in your eye now, that was just so very special for me to see that because I knew that you were feeling some inner warmth for probably the first time in your life. Then we started to live life to the full. I took you everywhere I could & you loved every minute of it. You had never worn a collar or walked on a lead, so you were happier just to follow me which you did, everywhere. We went to the beach, we bush walked, & played ball, we just had fun everyday. I had to keep you well away from other dogs as never did like them much but we managed. You were terrified of most men & we had a few moments where you bailed up the electricity guy, the phone guy & the guy delivering our new furniture It was all fear based & totally understandably so. You were frightened of your own shadow. But over time you did learn to relax on occassion & we just enjoyed each day together. You loved to go for car rides & chase the birds in the backyard. You also loved your birthday cause we go to the corner shop & have a chocolate paddle pop. All the fond memories I have of you & our lives together. You were just the most loyal, loving & gentle soul & I will never stop loving & missing you boy.You are etched in my heart & my thought's forever. I believe fate made me answer that ad in the paper & for us to come together as I too was trying to heal from a really rough spot in my life. I keep your ashes in a cedar urn in our bedroom & the plaque on the urn reads, "Out of the darkness, into the sunshine" Together Redman we helped each other heal to create a life full of contentment, love & happiness. Never far from my thoughts Redman, always in my heart. R.I.P. my sweet, sweet boy. Run free Till we meet again

Mine arrived this morning Really fast service. Will take before & after shots. Lets see how we go? Just one thing Swayd, you may need to tape down the lids on the containers as mine had come off & had spilt into the envelope. I managed to salvage most of it. Just letting you know :)

Zoomies usually take place every other time of the day but not after they have eaten here. I find that may be the quietest time of the day here for 15 min's or so after they have eaten dinner :laugh:

Another vote here for Eqyss Mega-Tek Coat Rebuilder & I order it from Pets on the Park as well. I use this product a lot on my 2 Border Collies. They swim heaps in salt water which can dry their coat out if it's not in tip-top shape. Also if the sea's are rough or there are a lot of boats out, I have them wear life jackets & sometimes they get rub mark's in their coats from them. So I just apply this product to the coats when necessary to boost condition & growth. I find it work's really well for us & their coats have never looked better. Diet plays a very important part in this too though. Good luck, hope I was of some help :)

Hmmm, sounds scarily similar, doesn't it ?? Oh dear, I don't understand the mentality of some. Skinning an animal ALIVE Begger's belief really. My 2 are under lock & key when they are in the backyard whether I am home or not. But if the likes of those want something bad enough, who's to say they won't break the lock. Least it acts as a deterrent I guess. What else can we do.

I have used Endep from time to time for depression & anxiety but never heard of it being given to a dog. 50 mg, twice a day sounds like a huge amount to me. I was on 25 mg a day but when going through a bad patch 100 mg a day. Interesting to see how he goes on it. I stopped taking it because of the 'zoombie' effect it had on me. It is quite an old medication, it's been around for a very long time.

Why are people just so mean MishB I too hope these poor dogs find their way back to their loving homes without suffering at the hands of these creeps.

Great company. Have used them for years, never had a problem :)

Jesus !!!! This is really scary Poor people losing their beloved pets I hope they find out whats going on ASAP & catch these B#$tard's. It is so strange that one of the dogs was found wandering the streets etc cuts on the other one, just appalling stuff. Maybe they had been fought & came off second best, what, then they just let them go. Just terrible Hope these poor people get their dogs back OK.

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Beautiful photo Persephone. Awesome dog's

Oh yes those evil windscreen wipers. I forgot about those scary things. Just wish I could grab on of those things & rip it to bits. Not through the lack of trying LOL.

From memory Sheena I got in online from Petnetwork for around $16 but when I buy it next time I wont buy the ready to use bottle as it would work out more ecconomical to but the larger concerntrate quanity. Hope I was of some help :)

I'm glad it's not a silly question cause I was about to ask the very same thing :laugh: I use PP waterless shampoo when we are away caravaning & find it really good. I will try potato flour though. I also want to try chalk but have never used anything like that either. I suppose you apply it buy just packing it on to their legs & chest? I like to keep their whites really white :)

Awww !! ktig I love the rescue Grey's. Wished I'd of seen them

I'd like to try Delete, sounds really popular so it must be good.

I have been using Exit Odour with really good results. I think it is about $90 for 5 litres, so it is pricey but you don't need use much so it lasts ages.

I would have loved to have gone to it but it's a 3.5 to 4 hour drive for me & ATM my NEW car is playing up, having battery trouble coupled with the predicted rain thought I had better not. Was going to go to Hillsborough last Saturday as well but same deal, missed that one as well. Not a happy camper :laugh:

Couldn't agree more!

Will be following this one Aussie3 as my girl who is 17 months does the same thing. She whines as well as barks as soon as she hears the garage door go up. And she won't stop until she see's oone of us. Sorry I am of no help to you though :)

Just placed my order Sway Can't wait to see how my 2 guys go on this product :D Magnificent Dane in the photos by the way.

The only thing Sonny is frightened of is his dryer. He does tolerate it under suffer sufferance, but he is always trying to bite the nozzle :laugh: He is getting better each time I use it though. Stella on the other hand is terrified of lots of things. Standard Black Poodles & the look on her face is like "what the hell is that!!" :laugh: "Oh no not the Advantix mum" , the auto garage door is another really scary thing, gotta watch out for them, think I will just hide behind mum :laugh: OMG, kids on Razor scooters. Big stuffed toys Just to name a few :)

When my rescue boy's ashes arrived home I did the exact same thing LCHCR's I light a candle each night & he came home. I know cause I feel his presence & on occasion I see him looking a picture of health & so very happy running around chasing the birds in the backyard like he always loved doing My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time