lillypilly

All rescue organisations are invited to The Groomer’s Shootout (TGS Pty Ltd), an exciting combination of a grooming competition and rescue awareness. Dogs are groomed at no cost and are then on public display to potential adoptive homes as well as promote the dogs not present on the day. This is a unique opportunity to promote your rescue and the invaluable work you do!

The contest is designed as a fun event and based on a pet trim produced in a 30-45 minute time frame. Dogs in current need of a home will be presented at their best and show their potential as companions. In addition, rescue will be able to personally explain the goals of their organisations and explain not only how rescue works but how they can assist families in finding a suitable new pet. Many people are still under the misconception that pound dogs are problem dogs so this is the perfect opportunity to educate!

It is hoped that The Groomer’s Shootout will become mobile and travel into areas where there is a need to raise awareness of rescue and rehoming. An event can be held with a minimum of 4 groomers and all areas will be considered, not just in the capital cities but in rural and semi-rural areas where there is a need for increased public awareness.

The intention of The Groomer’s Shootout is to provide an avenue for all reputable groups to be able to showcase their dogs in need of rehoming. As the purpose of the event is to assist in exposing dogs in need no internal politics will be entered into. No fees are payable to TGS but all groups are responsible for their own expenses. Shade, shelter, water and toileting facilities will be provided on the day but each organisation must provide adequate staff to attend their stand and be responsible for their dogs.

All dogs attending must be up to date with their vaccinations and their carers agree to comply with the relevant codes of practice under the Animal Welfare Act for that state. To discuss sponsorship of an organization please contact TGS Pty Ltd

If you are interested please contact Dogmad or myself.

xx LP xx

Not sure LP - are you going along?

Dogmad - I wouldn't miss the Groomers Shootout - they are a lot of fun plus there is an opportunity to get good adoption leads. We will be there with a trailer load of kids.

xx LP xx

Please send me a PM if you are interested in taking part in this adoption drive organised by a group of groomers.

I'll put you in touch with them.

Dogmad - is this the fantastic Groomers Shootout day?

xx LP xx

There is no point in licensing. It will be a revenue raiser & won't make any difference.

Licensed or not some people will still work the same way. Unless someone is stood behind them how do they know what is going on ?

Sometimes accidents can happen so I guess it depends on whether it was just one of those small things like a dog suddenly moving & getting a nick or the sheer stupidity & neglect mentioned in these published cases. Anyone with half a brain would know this was wrong, the same as leaving the dog on the table restrained as posted in link above.

How is licensing going to stop it ? & the methods of discipline sometimes used.

Dogs can't talk & no one is going to do anything wrong during an inspection.

If the City & Guilds is a 3 year course, like it was when I did hairdressing a lifetime ago, that would certainly raise the standard of handling & haircut & may encourage common sense. Of which lack of is really the issue & a license doesn't fix that.

No more useless animal laws that do not work please

There is a facebook page named Kim Hollingsworth exposed or something like that. From what I understand, Kim has been rescuing horses for a long time. The RSPCA siezed a large number of horses quite a few months back and then a heap went missing when Kim moved a large number of them around and out of sight.

That page is just awful!

This has been an ongoing issue I have been following for some time..

Kim appeared to have too many horses to feed and look after - approx 200 horses in her care.

I do believe she may have hoarding tendancies, yet that is no excuse for the poor condition of many of her horses.

Please Nic B can you ring me - I have been trying to contact you for the last few days.

Apologies to all as this is off topic.

xx LP xx

They quote "our shelter" - so now they own a shelter

It is at Riverstone!

Hey PS - I have been trying to get you some lime green vet wrap with black paw prints.

I will post it to Ams if I find some :laugh:

Hugs to you and hope you mend fast

xx LP xx

edited: ooops, sorry Ams I didn't read your post re vet wrap lol

Penni has gone to a lovely couple and will be a neighbour to her brother, Jake.

xx LP xx

This sweet little man, named 'Scotty' on his microchip and is listed on CAR as a Scottish Terrier.

I don't think his face is Scotty - his chin is not 'square' if that makes sense.

He also did not have the longer hair on his head/forehead either, so even a Schnauzer

groom could not be done by our groomer. He has one erect 'pixie' type ear and the other ear is down giving him a very cutesy look. I also don't think he has the typical skye temperament either.

Whatever his breed/s he is a sweet natured little man.

We certainly do value the opinions of other dolers and thank each of you for your input.

edited to add Glemhaith is in Melbourne and will be back home on monday.

Hugs

xx LP xx

Why? Cause it happens sometimes. I well remember a kelpie type dog we had come into the pound, scanned - no chip. 2 days later his owner turns up and goes ballistic at the staff for not ringing her cause the dog is chipped. I took her and the scanner out to the dog and spent 15 minutes running the scanner all over the dog before the scanner picked the chip up, right where it should be. Took scanner in and ran it over some chips in the office, never missed a beat. Bought scanner home and scanned my dogs no problems. Why that dog who knows, but when he came back a little while later, again the scanner did not pick up his chip but I knew who he was so was able to ring the owner to come get him - again. If it can happen to one dog at a small pound, why not more dogs at a bigger pound.

I have had the same thing happen Rebanne. However our policy is if no microchip is found a second scanner (different brand) is used. On two occassions chip numbers have not matched paperwork and a bit of perserverance has detected two chips implanted in same dog.

All bar 2 pups have new homes huntrox... Samuel and Leroy from Daisy Boo's litter are still waiting...

T.

Samuel has a lovely mum and dad and left us this afternoon.

Just Leroy left and have had a few people interested in him.

xx LP xx

Steve it is interesting to note that in the last 5 years I have rescued 3 skye terriers from the same pound.

All three were poor examples of the breed and traced back to a breeder in near proximity to same pound.

It was interesting to note that same breeder, at the time of one skye being impounded was also advertising skye x maltese pups in the online publication we are not allowed to mention. Breeder is no longer recognised as a registered breeder.

Arcane - If you want an older Skye contact David or Julie at Santlin kennels in Victoria.

Shmoo, if you take this lovely boy, then I will endeavour to catch up with you with further information.

And good for you for putting your name on this one.

Skye Terriers are divine.

xx LP xx

edited for clarity

In another topic (the Lakeland one in General) Clover mentioned that there is a Skye terrier at Blacktown pound at the moment.

Is it possible for someone here, who is in touch with Blacktown pound, check on/rescue this dog please.

Just askin' :)

I have sent the details to the skye breeders (there are only a handful) and I am happy to take any skye or skipperke.

Edited to add he is a male, black grey and 1 to 2 years old.

I have sent this link to the wonderful skye breeders in melbourne.

congrats tdierikx! :D And lucky Harper, what a fantastic home for her!

How are the mums doing? Are they up for adoption yet?

I know its a bit late notice but I will be in Sydney tomorrow, is it possible to drop in and see Daisy Boo and Blossom around lunchtime?

Yeah Daisy!!! It will be good to see you again.

Hugs to you

xx LP xx

Little bugger just screamed for 10 minutes straight when put in the pen with her siblings. Sat there and screamed while watching the door to see if I was coming back. Everyone else just toddled off to the bed and settled down...

They've all had the run of the whole back yard most of the day, interspersed with me going out for cuddle sessions when I got jack of doing house work. Most of them had gone into the pen and off to beddies already when I went out to put them away for the evening... except Harper, who scampered up to me straight away when I came out the door...

She's finally quiet and joined them in bed now... *sigh*

T.

No couch cuddles tonight for Harper? She gives the 'bestest' cuddles T

xx LP xx

Hey bdierikx - jump on the introduction and welcome forum. We would all love to hear more about you and Kane.

xx LP xx

Ummm... fast losing my heart to our little blue fawn brindle girl... and she has picked me as her fave thing on the planet...

Should I have another foster failure? I only have 3 other permanent dogs, and can fit another on the bed... and still will have room for other fosters... *grin*

I used to have 5 dogs, and 4 IS my "magic" number really.

Current 3 dogs are 13, nearly 7, and 2 years old.

T.

T - follow your heart and make it YOUR decision.

xx LP xx

Sorry to do this to you Tdierikx but my PR emails seem to be bouincing again.

xx LP xx

Tdierikx please can you check the Pet Rescue emails as they are bouncing again.

xx LP xx

Will do as soon as I get home... *sigh*

This is insane... did PR move their email to the cloud?

T.

Thank you!

xx LP xx

Tdierikx please can you check the Pet Rescue emails as they are bouncing again.

xx LP xx

Hmmm, so much for flower names T

You have named them well and the names do reflect the personalities of these pups.

xx LP xx

Thank you all for the great advice and ideas...

Little pup has gained weight this week, and after a thorough checkup from the vet seems to be doing OK. It seems that this pup may have been the product of a second mating while mum was in season, and as such may be a few days behind her littermates in growth.

She's a cheeky little bugger too... always the first to check out new toys offered, and she loves chasing your fingers about and biting them... lol! Oh - and her lungs are very well developed - when she wants something, she can definitely let you know about it!

We and the vet think she might just be OK...

T.

ETA: The pups were all treated for Coccidia last weekend, we have since wormed them all too... just gave it a few days to not overload them...

I have had a lengthy conversation with Rachelle who runs Mini Paws Puppy Rescue, and from what she has told me I can see no major problems.

Rachelle sounded young (but remember I am not so young, and anyone aged 45 years or below looks and sounds young to me).

Rachelle happily gave me permission to talk to her new vet. This new clinic will desex at 10 weeks old, as opposed to the vet she was initially using for her dogs. The dogs are also vaccinated and chipped at the clinic.

She is applying for a clause16d exemption and ABN etc.

She also stated she is not associated with the well known "Facebook cowboy" group.

The RSPCA has apparently been in contact with Rachelle and helped her by answering her many questions.

Unless Mini Paws Puppy Rescue proves otherwise, I am happy to support them. I found Rachelle polite and eager to help the animals.

xx Lillypilly xx

edited due to me transposing the rescue name xx