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Safe Perth do too, very old dogs and I have an oldie here right now. I think our oldest rehoming was 19 The people who adopted her visit her old owner in her aged care facility still. Loopy Lola will tell me if this is the oldest, she may see this thread Animal Protection in Talbot road take old dogs ( on my signature ) it really depends on many factors but just because they are old doesn't mean they will not be given a chance. We try to rehome older dogs with older people who have lost their mate and can give a good retirement to.

no there isn't. The trust in the UK are fantastic, they rehome dogs from people who have passed away to elderly who have lost their dogs. They also have people who walk and care for dogs in an attempt to keep the elederly in their homes. Last year at crufts there was a parade of these people, owners, dogs and carers. It was fantastic. Imagine knowing that your dog would be cared fro by another person who adores dogs ( or cats too actually ) when you pass away or can no longer cope, what a relief I wish we had a similar programme in Australia but we don't. You can donate to the trust, they also have items for sale, I bought a few when I was there and spoke to one of the organisers for ages. It isn't just old dogs, it is any dog which belongs to the elderly. ( or cat ) If there is anyone out there with the time, money, space and big heart, or can organise to start something similar here Australian Pets need you ! I think most rescues try as hard as they can to assist and those people are already stretched to the limit. I also don't think that Australia have the population geography to do this nationwide. Maybe a large city could start a group but with our nanny govt rules can you honestly imagine teens being allowed to be dog walkers and to visit, feed and bathe dogs ?

no there isn't. The trust in the UK are fantastic, they rehome dogs from people who have passed away to elderly who have lost their dogs. They also have people who walk and care for dogs in an attempt to keep the elederly in their homes. Last year at crufts there was a parade of these people, owners, dogs and carers. It was fantastic. Imagine knowing that your dog would be cared fro by another person who adores dogs ( or cats too actually ) when you pass away or can no longer cope, what a relief I wish we had a similar programme in Australia but we don't. You can donate to the trust, they also have items for sale, I bought a few when I was there and spoke to one of the organisers for ages. It isn't just old dogs, it is any dog which belongs to the elderly. ( or cat )

not sure if this one has been posted but is a favourite of mine

those photos are wonderful Tiggy :p

Merry Christmas Troy to you your family and dogs, thanks for all you do, best wishes for 2011

I disagree, it is thousands Australia wide, the stats were way off previously on this topic ...so now a couple of hundred ... not 22.

oh I think it will

You will have the best time ! I went last year and it was amazingly fantastic. 4 days is not long enough, it should go for at least a week

that is why they are broke maybe because they actually do what they are supposed to do .. hopefully some transfer of funds from wealthier branches where they don't do much for the animals at all.

Yeah, I'm not sure about her being a large dog. Definately a medium when adult I would say, here's her with my Danes at 5.5 months and you can see how small she is. obviously a teacup dane

http://bauersworkingbordercollies.com.au/ourdogs/index.html some of the pedigrees on this site. I think you will find most with a simple google of WBC there was a recent survey of working dogs done in Australia too. There are some dol people who will know, ask on the herding link on sports

good breeders have this done well before the puppy goes home. I believe it all starts as soon as they are born never too early see dogstar daily

i was hoping someone who lives down here picked that up. do you remember that new article saying that rockingham is the bogan capital of w.a (mind you after going to the shopping centre of late i can somewhat agree with it. the christmas crazeys are deffantly in full force) ;) and yes I do think they are just jealous of the lovely beaches !

5 to 10 definitely not 20 I reckon pushing 5 in the car

Happy Birthday for yesterday ptolomy :D ;)

you only have to drive up the road to the dog beach

I only have one suggestion http://www.aussiedog.com.au/ ;)

;) ;) Happy Birthday sweetheart and many happy returns

That is called a heart dog breed unimportant ...

wonderful heartwarming stories :D thank you for posting some happy stuff

yes they are on facebook http://www.facebook.com/HoundstoothStudio

absolutely stunning !

www.dogstardaily.com Ian Dunbar's website, from which you can download his classic "Before you get your Puppy" and "After you get your Puppy" books. :D ;) and another vote here :D