Labsmum

You read and replied the LDH thread Melbourne Lost Dogs Homeon the rescue forum a little while ago. No doubt you would have read some of the posts on that thread. Try reading it again. Very few dogs actually make it to the adoption pens due after the LDH's assessment. I know very well how LDH is like, and that is why I have been calling them everyday, emailing them everyday and going there in person every week to see if Ginger is there. But what shocked me is why are you DOUBTING that Ginger will pass the test?? In my opinion, dogs that did not pass the test will be PTS. Do you even know Ginger? She is the friendliest dog ever. I have not ever heard her bark at strangers at all. Throughout the 1.5 years that I have had her, I only heard her bark a loud "woof" TWICE and that is because we left her in the garden alone. She's also very healthy, very pretty, housetrained and obedient. I just dont understand you, kaywoman. Here I am just getting all calmed down and pick myself again after your previous replies and then you hit me right again. BAM!!!! Why do you have to be even so negative?? Why are you even DOUBTING? I really am trying to ignore you, but how can I when you post such comments? PLEASE, I BEG YOU. GO AWAY. I HATE YOU. I REALLY DO. PLEASE DONT MAKE THINGS WORSE FOR ME. :D :D YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE DOING TO ME NOW. I think Kaywoman is being realistic ViVien, it is the ldh you best hate if you are going to use such strong words.

Good luck with everything ViVien.

Is that Maribyrnong council Vizsla?

Hmmm. Help! I Cannot Train 2 Puppies At Once! Well then don't try to maybe? Last known we/you are still looking for Ginger..........she only went missing two weeks ago................... They will bond to each other first and training will be v. difficult and not a wise way to go about having two dogs. Being only ten weeks old I would rehome one asap and leave yourself the space to focus on one dog at a time. Just my opinion, you get cranky old 50 year olds when you write on a public forum *red face*. I'm still hoping you find Ginger.

Double post sorry...

Big hugs to you ViVien. I think it is understandable to be super-sensitive and irrational when we experience loss. I know how it feels and understand you will always love Ginger. Maybe getting a new pup might help....and let's hope you will end up with two dogs and Ginger will have a new pal . (maybe get a male pup?). Males and females tend to get along better and he will be noticably different from Ginger. Still saying prayers for you and Ginger, KayeL (I changed my name on mothers day to Labsmum )

My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

I'm sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Stewie, run free at the bridge .

On 1st June it will be one year since you stopped walking this earth, Maya............but how come you are still so close to me? I miss your smell of hay. Your pic is on the loungeroom wall but it doesn't make up for you. I've tried so hard to do what you said but nothing makes up for you, my darling boy..........I miss you, life is different without you......who growls now at the blind dog statue money box at the shopping centre, like you used to do.....who waits where you waited?

Just be silent and ignore her barking. When it no longer works she will tire of it. Welcome to dol .

When they are too big to sit on your knee. My labrador boy would still try and sit on peoples knees when he was about one year old and nearly fully grown. 30 something kgs .

RIP little Scruff. And blessings to all who loved her so much.

Happy Birthday Sam.....some dates we never forget.

Elsa, it is ok what you are going through. I can relate to a lot of what you said. I was not myself for months after I lost my lab boy Maya. I had him from puppy to old man and he shared special years of my life. I couldn't believe how hard I took it but it has gotten better now. It is important to let the tears come up when they do, for me they would come at surprising times and take me over. I made a little alter for him with his collar and some dried flowers that someone gave me when he went. I put his pic up in the lounge and would look at it when I cried. I haven't been quite the same person since loosing him, I crashed my car, missed my mothers birthday and nearly failed my tafe course. I found it hard to go back to the places we used to go together. Even the guide dog money box labrador at the supermarket would get me crying (Maya growled at one once ). It is 9 months now and it is not so bad now. What has helped me a bit too is fostering another old dog like him, but that was not till 6 months after I lost him. Go easy on yourself, it is a big thing and can be very lonely too. Only those who have had a similar experience can understand. It was brave of you and healing imo to write here. PM me anytime if you wish to talk about Timothy.

Yeh, like stop staring at that silly light box and come and play with me. If I was in that situation I'd throw a big sheet over the computer and desk when i went out. Otherwise cannot suggest sorry.

I think you just leave it to nature, make sure she has some goodies to chew on. (Chicken necks maybe?) I hope the tooth fairy brings her a nice treat .

My best kind thoughts to you at this sad time. RIP Timothy.

It is hard because you have to make this decision. It sounds like it will be the kind thing to do now. I had to do that last year for a lovely old labrador and in hindsight, I think I left it a little bit too long.

It's not a year. It was 1st June 2005. You were 15.5 years old, a beautiful yellow labrador retriever and was pts cause you were suffering too much with your arthritis and other complicated things. Stoic boy you were. I miss you so much. I feel like it has to be year or something for an excuse to write about you. I just miss ya, I loved you to bits, still do. Funny, greif has no sense.

I'll get round to taking some pics soon. He doesn't like it much (pic sessions cause of the lights). This boy is a new dog having his sense of smell back. He is testing me about who is in charge. I'm not familiar with the breed. Blinkin stubborn and head-strong! He looks for my every weekness and tries to see how he can take charge. Thanks, I'm being trained by a dog.

Sending you some hugs. RIP dear Sox.

I'm very sorry to hear about Barney . Such a dreadful way to loose a dog. RIP little Barney, there are no cars at Rainbow Bridge . Welcome to dol Booger Dog. A lot of people here understand what it is like to loose your best friend.

It is a healing and natural thing to grieve. However long it takes, might be forever. Don't block it though.

I have good news on Blocka, they changed his anti-biotics from Amoxyclav to VibraVet and the new one seems to be targetting the bug. He is eating and drinking and his poopies have gone from being runny to nice solid Rotti ones. He is about 18kg underweight so no wonder he has had trouble fighting off this bug. Anyone who knows, I got him some biodynamic liver (there is a butcher nearby that sells organic and biodynamic meat) and he loves a bit of that added to his meal. He still has a slightly runny nose but can breath through it now. Now we have to get some weight on to this boy. I'm looking forward to seeing his real personality once he is not miserable and sick.

Blocka is eating ok but now not drinking water. I tried beef broth but no success. I managed to syringe some water into his mouth but not enough. He is now going back to the Lort Smith for reasessment (as soon as I can get someone to help me get him [32kg] into the car) He might have to be admitted poor fella. Send some good wishes for him please. -------------- I just got back from the Lort Smith and the first thing he does when we get inside is have a big drink of water. Vet had another good listen to his chest and it is still ok. She said he should be responding faster to the anti-biotics so has now changed the ones he is on. If it is not better in a weeks time she said they will have to put him under anaesthitic and look up his nose for any foreign objects. I was just worried of course cause of not drinking but the vet said his hydration was ok and they get water from food too. Unless he hasn't done his business today, the good news is he has put on half a kilo in 4 days. So lets hope the new antibiotics kick in faster.