Steph M

I think you'd be mad to leave a dog outside a pub for so many reasons, not the least of which is possible theft, but the saddest bit of the article is this; That is a piddly sentence!

PS I would want to steal Ping too. Hahaha.

So so much yes to the whole post, but mainly this bit. I do wonder as someone else mentioned how many people say their dog has been stolen rather than lost? Of course it happens, but creating panic with no proof of this epidemic is more scary than what actually happens. I think the whole thing is creating this hysterical mob who want to lynch anyone who looks at their dog or says hi through the gate. I also wonder if people are crying wolf about stolen dogs being sold for thousands of dollars every day that they could be planting ideas with the seedier section of society?

I have no doubt it does happen, but I don't know how convinced I am that it happens on the frequency Facebook says it does, to be honest. Most of the properties people say have been marked or cased are pretty legit council markers, general graffiti, bird crap on mailboxes (yes I have seen this reported as a marker) or people going door to door to do their jobs, most people who come door to door near us comment on the dogs, usually the big black goon trying to push through my legs to greet them is worthy of noting... I have never taken it as someone casing my house for dogs, but have seen people report similar as "proof" and take photos to post online of the supposed dognapper. The scariest part is the threats of violence though, people post photos of some poor doorknocker WITH AN ID TAG and everyone jumps on threatening to bash/maim/kill the guy, or post number plates of a car that stopped outside their house (god forbid you pull over to make a phone call or look at a map) there is this scary mob mentality that I find more scary than someone stealing my dogs, cause lets be honest, my dogs are jerks and someone would bring them back (I kid, mostly)

I wouldn't simply because the science behind Nutriscan still hasn't been released as a scientific publication yet. The website says they are preparing the data for that to happen, well I would wait for that to happen and be peer reviewed. LOL right, so instead of using a test created by the worlds leading animal scientist....do an elimination diet incorrectly like most people do. Or you could do it correctly? I don't think wanting scientific backup provided before undertaking an expensive test is such a bad thing?

This is exactly what has happened to my 14 yr old Lab. He's not as healthy as he once was and has lost a lot of weight despite being fed top food twice a day. I'd be pretty peeved if someone reported me when he is getting the best care possible for his issues. I would talk to your neighbour or at least leave them a note before reporting them but thats just me. Thirded. If he's sick the last thing the owners need is the guilt and stress of an RSPCA visit. Our neighbours might think we aren't ever home as occasionally I work 12 hour days, however OH who doesn't own a car is home on these days and said dogs are usually sun baking in the yard by choice. Can't hurt to introduce yourself, they might not even be aware the dog has deteriorated that much.

Did you want to send me a PM and I can see if we can do any cheaper? Just let me know where you're going to and I can work it out, sometimes I can knock a bit extra off for DOLers. :)

Perhaps steam them, Hazy? Food steamer would be my bet!

Does she get much fish? Fish heads and offcuts and sardines etc are pretty cheap from good fishmongers. Pumpkin might be a good idea, esp the thread on the skins going at the moment. Interesting stuff! How about turkey? Shanks are pretty readily avail at coles, there's a place in Oakleigh that do lots of turkey incl necks and frames etc... Tasman meats are another good one, when you decide on one they do bulk, cheap meat including a lot of doggy bits. I can't think of anything else off the top of my head!

Just read it was a success, YAY YOU! :) How exciting!

I work for a pet transport company and we do a lot of collections from shelters around Aus and transport to new owners, but I haven't heard much about them transferring between branches. Some are awesome though and drop the pet to the airport for you etc.

I would imagine at that age it should be pretty drama free, I'd be thinking more about raising them to not be codependent! :)

I remember digby and his adventures in the last few weeks. Makes me smile!

We are in! Gus and Rosie will be there. We will bring salad of some.form!

And heresay by the sounds of it. Unless you can prove your allegations I suspect its time to direct some energy to offering help rather than dragging everything down. A rescue being allowed in is a win, sheesh.

Britts are pretty full on in my experience, the ones I have met are true working dogs and Pointers can be the same, lots end up in pounds for that same reason. They need a lot of stimulation, a lot of exercise and a job to do.

In all fairness.that's two.out.of many, some might say they've known dogs with disabilities from desexing. I'm.neither here nor there on the subject but two isn't a lot...

God love you, Maddy. :laugh:

Is it always in the same spot? Would gating off that spot help at all? Maybe try to break the association that way?

Haha, I don't find either smell particularly to be honest. Undesexed males can pong, but not all do. A good hose off every day should do it!

Gus is a squatter, and no smell at all! Rosie the girl is the leg cocker... Desexed dogs smell different to entire ones too.

Anyone who thinks dogs can't feel human-esque emotions is crackers! My dog feels joy, sadness, jealousy and pride just as much as the next person. And don't ask about sneakiness and spite...

I have to admit, on paper we are not a family who should own a high energy retriever, but in reality we make it work really well! It's an adjustment on both parts, he has grown up with us and our routine/lifestyle and we have made adjustments to suit him as well.

How passive aggressive of you. :laugh:

I wonder if it's similar to a fear period? When Gus was young he decided he was scared of a sign we walk past daily, took me ages to work out what it was, we just persisted and kept walking by and he moved on, I also wonder if the large floral display gave him a start too, we have had similar reactions to people shaking rugs in their driveways and things that caught our two off guard, other than anecdotes and sympathy I am of no use, but it sounds quite similar to our experience with the fear periods.