NQAnimalRescue

At least you tried! More than what anyone else did. Maybe your actions inspired others to do the same thing next time they see a loose dog.

Just tried to download it, but I have a Samsung!

I looked through lots, spoke to many companies and ending up going with MGA Insurance.

I've been looking around (Google) for some online pet management systems to keep all of our info in the one place. Just wondering does anyone have a program they use or could recommend?

It would be good to set up an Australia wide blacklist of people not to adopt too wouldn't it!

You have done an amazing job with mum and puppies, wish we were closer so we could help!

They are gorgeous dogs but are bred to work all day. They really aren't all that suitable as a pet. They problem solve things and will out think the average dog owner. They can climb, dig and swim so keeping them confined can be a challenge in itself. They get bored easily which can lead to destructive behaviours. They do not mature until they are 3yrs old and have a mind of their own. They are a very protective breed and can be a little scary with it at times in that they will defend their owner from any perceived threat (in their mind, it need not actually be real). They are very physically strong dogs and even at only 45kg they would be able to pull over most people if they tried. They are a prey dog and it doesn't matter if it is SWF, possums, birds or snakes, once they decide they want it, it is very difficult to redirect them from their target.

These comments are from experience as I had one in rescue and after 11 months of combined training, behaviourists and a lady who was paid to run her twice a week, the decision was not to rehome her as she was just too unpredictable to put her safely in the community. She had never been used as a pigging dog but that is what they are bred for here in Australia. I understand overseas they are used as cattle herding dogs as their energy is seemingly endless.

I have spoken to someone else who owns one and she has observed her other dogs will not accept the Catahoula as part of the pack and she is ostracised. i had noticed something similar in my pack. She wanted to be top but the other dogs wanted to have very little to do with her. The other lady also finds it a very difficult breed to own (and like me has a lot of experience with lots of different breeds).

This is what we have found with the first dog I put the picture up of. She's currently living in a pack, and get on really well with a shep x and they play all day. I think she was just used as a guard dog before we got her, she was very hesitant with strangers but has come along in leaps and bounds.

Well the Catahoula breeders I contacted showed no interest in helping one in the pound. They are VERY rare so I was a little taken aback.

I've found this also... Purebreds are probably very rare, but we do tend to have a lot of Catahoula x's in FNQ probably because pig hunting is quite big up here.

Thankyou both, left a message with Crisp Insurance today :)

I've noticed there's not many threads on Catahoula's, except to say they seem be mostly up the Northern part of Australia.

We have a few in foster care at the moment, one who's been with us for a while, and another who's come in recently, and had a litter of pups.

They seem like a very loyal an protective breed, sometimes a little nutty, and needing a firm leader.

Has anyone else had much experience with the breed?

I really like the photo of Jackson on the bed. I dont really go for that type of breed, and I am not instantly attracted to him, but looking through all the photos he looks like a pretty cool dog. I always try and change profiles a bit if I haven't had much luck with adoptions. I had no adoption inquiries for one of my foster dogs for aaaages. A year and a half later we had one, and it sounded perfect, but he had totally won be over by then, so he hasn't left :)

Could you try writing the profile as if it were him... Hi, I'm Jackson, not to blow my trumpet, but I've gotta tell you, i'm a pretty fun dude to be around. I'm great with other dogs and am a quick learner especially when there's cuddles involved.... etc

Maybe something like that. I've been doing some research into making doggy & cat blurbs sounds more interesting as we have some long termers too, basically facts are boring. As Juice said, you need to pull people through the door, and maybe you could explain the hard facts when they're actually meeting Jackson?

Love the photos though, they're great. Do you have an 'adopt me' coat or collar?

All the best!

Hi Everyone,

I have been getting some quotes for insurance for the group but I really don't have much of an idea what to look for. Obviously public liability is a biggie, but is there much else you can get covered for?

There were a couple of other threads on here that mentioned insurance, but never got anywhere, or where in another state.

Thanks!

Linda from Cairns Canine Training is great also :)

Just wondering if anyone can help out with a home check in Russell Island please?

Please email me at [email protected]

Much appreciated

Jess

Name: Jess

Age (optional): 23

Location: Cairns, QLD

Rescue Group: North Queensland Animal Rescue Inc (NQAR)

Time in Rescue: a year and a bit

Who can vouch for: NQAR, YAPS, Paws & Claws Port Douglas, Mareeba Animal Refuge, Innisfail Animal Refuge.

Preferred Breed: Any

Experience (if any): Have previously been an NQ Coordinator for another rescue. Have had experience with training for dogs with many different issues.

Microchip: yes

Vaccination: yes

Desexing: yes

Heartworm test: on vets advice

worming: yes

flea treatment: if needed

vet work if required: yes

basic training/teach manners: depends on foster carer

house train dogs: yes

Dogs inside the home or outside: both

Are you prepared to give extra care for a submissive nervous dog: if possible

ABN: 20 511 013 249

Thanks :)

I have PM'd you :)