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EARS! Love them T. They look like mischief already.

I don't know what the deal is either Bartok but have seen it said a bit like this: if you're giving your dog the traditional two weeks settling in/assessing and quarantine (mostly that's as near to keeping them from spreading germs around as manageable without an iso setup), then you're risking the lives of Urgent List dogs and contributing to high kill stats: and besides, people adopt from pounds all the time and take the dog straight to the park so why are you complaining. etc etc There's no way to dispute that except by sticking to what you know is right. A few months ago at a pet supply store, a new owner of a poundie arrived. The dog had been out maybe a week (?), they desexed but didn't opt to vaccinate (or quarantine obviously). I'm not sure why vets aren't explaining things like this either.

Hi Horrie! We seem to have a great response from stories, albums and videos that follow their progress from the pound and show off how easily an oldie can fit in. I think sometimes people imagine the seniors may have challenging health issues or are too set in their ways to adapt. But lots of photos and videos and updates really shows how great they are. This might mean setting up more photo space on the Dally Club site, building your own or ....taking advantage of facebook. I think with breed specific you'd do well there amongst dalmatian owners. :) Juice, your foster boy is a bit greyer, a bit slower but still going strong and loving life.

Yep, I'd expect a pee too. It's not been a normal month for everyone. Even the best most housetrained dogs can have an accident when stressed. I wouldn't say everything was ruined and that his training is out the window quite yet. You'll get a lot better toilet training advice from others here so my only input would be to stay calm and give them both more time. :)

Can you push it back in like a hernia? Still looks like one just not in the traditional spot. Maybe it's just a plain old cyst.

That is very sad. Pledging donations is so generous. xx

New charity and NFP commission on the way. ACNC Scallywags I believe there are snapshots gathered but posting them online would be a privacy issue? Or at least an issue for Troy. Not sure. But I'd say people will be careful about putting anyone's private experiences out there without permission.

how are they scamming? the money is used in some way to save dogs, regardless if we agree with their approach to it. Ask the rescues who have taken dogs on at the last minute after they've done the rounds of FB in the PR album -- gaining funds and support, then left on the PTS list. Don't be surprised that people call it a scam.

I happened to have the number the vet gave me to contact re microchips. I had planned to give the number to that. It's a petsearch number. The rescues I spoke to had also planned to double check the microchip details had they got the dog. Just reading back.........you mean rescues actually agreed in advance to handle found dogs if they came up?! Sorry TS I do think you're halfway to a good idea with a few amendments to take in the legal aspects but I'm off. This thread is too scary.

They probably do suffer terribly. That's not under dispute. And that's why rescues focus on helping poundies. :) Not wishing to continue an argument but: Do the loved pets who get 'found' and never go home suffer mental distress? And their owners? eta: I've already stated I think the stray kitten situation has been and will continue to be handled differently.

Oh I found what TS was referring to, it was on the VPB site. But the fine is referring to NOT delivering a found animal to the owner, an 'authorised officer' or pound. This ---> Strictly speaking, delivering an uninjured animal seized under the Companion Animals Act to a vet is an offence. must mean vets can refuse under the Act because they haven't applied for approval. Nothing actually stopping them but nothing to make sure the animal isn't sent home with the finder. I'm sorry but that is awful. That's a MASSIVE flaw in legislation.

No law against taking a healthy pet to the vet. :) There is just apparently no(?) statute that says they must help you with a found animal. And with that in mind I'd be telling people to take them to the pound for scanning! BTW beats me about breeding, I can barely find what I need to know about strays. :laugh:

That's where I'd be very careful. An ethical rescue will tell them to take a 'found' animal to a pound. A dodgy one won't. ;-) I can see room for you to assist with letting rescues know about these animals (for example, the finder will see temperament aspects etc) but you can't cut out impound altogether. And personally with the few surrenders I've taken the owner had all the documents to prove ownership/history and signed a surrender form and a change of owner. Sadly now everyone who has seen the ads has googled the numbers and could think that you and the rescuer are taking found pets. Not having a go, that's just the impression it gives. Happy for you to tell me I'm wrong. :)

So the first thing people do: take the stray to the local vet, could see the animal drop off the radar completely? eta: Sorry T, I don't want the thread to go off topic.

The second number belongs to a rescuer.

WANT!

That's exactly what I mean! Either they don't know the rules or we are assuming there is some kind of safety net protecting stray animals from ending up in someone's yard (or in rescue)

Thank you! :) That's kind of the bit I can find too BUT some vets claim not to be an 'authorised officer' or 'approved premises' as in, they just say to the finders to take the animal home and call the pound when it opens. Which is not what I thought was supposed to happen. At some stage I heard that a vet HAS to hold a stray (chipped or unchipped) for collection by the ranger - or owner if they get there first I just can't find where it says they must. The interpretation of the legislation is too flexible, I am after something more concrete. Most of this takes place at the front counter. I've seen people sent home with strays - is it definitely legally incorrect? Or a loophole?

While we're here can anyone please help find the NSW legislative text saying you can't just take a stray home with you after having the vet check for a chip?

Oh dear. Playing with fire there. And what about the poundies? 2cents worth re kittens: Not being a cat rescue I'll just say I see the distribution of found kittens on FB too and you can (and I used to try) say what should be done but honestly I think it's been happening forever and will continue. Most unchipped and entire. Maybe the logic is to get them into rescue and vetworked before they produce more?

She looks amazing! <---- pre-Peiradise

No worries Cleo. Tibbie Pets Group Mita on Dol is a member. :-) I'll let her know.

Tibbies! Just so happens my mum owns two and I'm on the email list for TibbiePets if you want to email me anything for circulation. There's not an official Tib Rescue as far as I know but definitely a community of people who help their breed.

Bloody hell its no wonder its taking him so long then I asked him to do that for me too. ..... me too !! ETA: Of me, I mean, Julie .... not of you . I hope there's one of you getting a hug wrapped in the community quilt Erny. That was beautiful. :)

Is Mum in Australia? Pacers might be able to find a visitor who could pop in and walk or feed the older doggy. Long shot :) but if she's in my area (Newtown,Sydney) I'd be happy to do that. eta (I'm meaning no pressure, only if you feel she's up to keeping one) Pacers