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Sorry to dredge up an old thread but they've just hired a Bequest assistant

Is she using it per kilo or putting the eg 4kg tube on a 2kg dog? or the 10kg on a 5kg dog. I find the measurements really scary when it comes to dosage and have talked my mum into splitting a 4kg between 2 chi. I split it up, per kilo and have had no reactions for years. Only reactions I did have was skipping a meal or localised rash, nothing behavioural that I noticed but maybe advocate is just too much chemical for a wee body. Has she tried revolution instead? or just plain advantage for fleas?

**girly squeal!** omg too cute!

We lost one of our retirees this week. George the Foxhound. 15.5yrs His carer is devastated but has already said if the right one comes along she would do it all again. Bless her. There's something so special about seniors.

Wonderful!

I've not had a deaf youngster in, (seniors yes) so I'm not much help but I'd try Australian Deaf Dog Rescue and ask for some advice. They see more deaf dogs than anyone I know. And you have the advantage of her being young and readily trainable using hand signals.

Back on topic, pretty much this: Devaluing Rescue

The dogs have their pound number, I just can't find where it says the dogs are still impounded. Maybe that's what the phone call is for? To me it looks like they are with rescue already.

Above is how it was explained in the member email. Better matches, faster. Like I said, higher turnover and encouragement to be 'flexible' because it will attract more people to their website. As LG said, anything other that flexible gives the impression of being unnecessarily bureaucratic. Uptight, withholding, suspicious, picky, difficult to work with. You can't make everyone happy, so for every dog there will be people who find the process hard because of a refusal and they will be more attracted to the Flexible (easier) groups. Any group who has slower turnover or rescues sick or senior dogs has always faced judgement. Why rescue like that when there are hundreds of easy healthy dogs dying. Rescue ones that are faster to adopt so you can get more in. Now we get labels from within the site that is supposed to be a supportive, non judgemental resource for every member. Last year, no home visits was represented as best practice So this has been coming for a while.

PetRescue 950+ member organisations 8,000+ pets looking for homes 20,000+ pet-seeking web visitors per day And...how many different enquiry and adoption processes and policies? Rescue organisations have a lot in common, starting with a passion to make the world a better place for homeless pets. But there are a lot of differences too! These differences in enquiry, application and adoption policies and procedures can be pretty bewildering for pet seekers, especially for those who have never adopted a rescue pet before. Currently, breeders are the number one source for obtaining a dog in Australia, and 75 per cent of cats are acquired from non-rescue sources^. Converting pet seekers who currently get their pets from breeders and other non-rescue sources is vital if more rescue pets are to be rehomed. Adoption should be the number one option for obtaining a pet! To see more pets adopted, we want to make the search process a little less bewildering for the 20,000 pet-seekers who visit PetRescue.com.au each day. This latest phase of the Matchmakers Project is designed to help your rescue organisation set adopter expectations from the start of the enquiry process, which means better matches, faster. And that means more lives saved! So, flexible, moderate, strict - what’s your policy?

Council pays $10 per cat scalp http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queenslands-banana-shire-council-introduces-10-feral-cat-bounty/news-story/6054163de1f1cc5460ca29278e117d05 I'm all for cat control btw but how could you tell if a cat is feral just by it's scalp. How many sicko's will be in heaven with being paid to mutilate a dead animal.

I thought I'd post this because it indirectly effects everyone regardless of whether you are involved with rescue or not. If you're part of the community I believe you want to see appropriately placed rescue dogs. The community wants responsible rescues whose best interest is a great match not just turnover. I want that too. But who do you think will attract more people? The Flexible, the Moderate or the Strict? Because Pet Rescue are correct. Potential adopters don't always understand what the adoption process is (and why it's not as simple as just choosing a dog), and they don't know that there are 'Flexible' groups who take no care with rehomings and have no return policy .... and they will be successfully competing for attention. Oh and there is already a spot to list your adoption procedure so it's easily explained already. This new system will benefit high turnover groups, in turn attracting more inquiries via the site, and in turn more opportunities for PR to hit them up for donations The latest news from PetRescue. Adoption policy levels We understand that all rescue organisations operate independently and have their own policies and procedures when matching potential adopters to suitable pets. The differences can be vast, and potentially tricky for prospective adopters to navigate, particularly if they are new to the adoption experience. And attracting new adopters is vital if more rescue pets are to be saved! What's the change? All existing PetRescue member rescue groups, shelters and pounds now have the option to select a policy level that best represents their adoption policy, so that pet seekers are fully aware of how flexible or strict the groups are when they make an enquiry about a pet. This policy level information is visible on each pet listing, underneath the 'Adoption details' heading. Why? Communicating adoption policy information helps pets and adopters connect quickly and smoothly. It helps prospective adopters understand your requirements early on in the process, enabling them to connect more smoothly with your rescue organisation. This helps set expectations from the get-go, which means better matches, faster. And that means more lives saved! What are the policy level options? These policy level descriptions are intended as a guide only, to help adopters in their journey to find a new furry family member. A rescue organisation may undertake some of these processes and requirements, but not others, during the enquiry and adoption process. Flexible An organisation with flexible adoption policies and procedures is one that embraces open adoption philosophies. The enquiry and adoption process is simple and straightforward, with ongoing support available after adoption. This MAY include: Short or no application form Phone chat or email contact Meet and greets Interstate adoption may be available Adopt-on-the-day may be available under certain circumstances (ie. in a shelter or vet situation, in-store adoption events etc.) Moderate An organisation with moderate adoption policies and procedures undertakes a more in-depth application process, or may have particular living requirements for pets. This MAY include: Application form required (prior to meet and greet) Interview via phone chat May have specified requirements for individual pets (i.e. indoor pets only) Home check may be required Strict An organisation with strict adoption policies and procedures undertakes a detailed and involved screening process prior to a prospective adopter meeting the pet. This MAY include: Full application form required before the group will contact a prospective adopter Lengthy and detailed application form Interview via phone or face-to-face Universal requirements regardless of individual circumstances (i.e. all adopters must be over 25yrs, no young children etc) Home check required May require vet reference or other checks

Awesome! Hi gorgeous Dino

14/19 I'd be interested to know what others score because I'm sure some were just lucky guesses on my part.

Oh that is sad that you had to give up.

Ouch. But I agree with this for an 11yr old. Not saying that just because you get a pedigree you'll be guaranteed a 'known' quantity, that would be up to you with a lot of homework on what the breeder's other pups have grown up to do. Preference is a big factor, as is the skill of the owner. One single disadvantage of rescue puppies is that you can't research lines / family traits. Call me a monster but no matter how brilliant, when we get an application specifying rigid requirements needed to suit a home, I can't offer a puppy of ours in good faith that it will meet those specific rules when it is grown up. Even seemingly simple like 'must have' excellent recall or nil coat shedding.

All my love Gretel. xxxx

@WoofnHoofSubcutaneous fluids work well for kidney dogs and are easy to do at home if you have a calm dog.

If you trust your vet go for a dental. As per reasons above. We've had delicate senior dogs done and not lost one yet, they recover well with TLC and feel so much better for it.

Dol used to be a lot worse the mods were very busy back in the day before FB. Many of the forum rules had to be put in place because of it and we lost Mr Rolly Eye emoticon because we were naughty. lol FB..... Dol is civilised in comparison, you have to think about what to write vs write before you think.

I didn't put the breed in the title because of the mis-labelling. I've seen a couple that just say the dog was straight bull mastiff. I did feel bad for her, she looked appropriately distraught in the clip but I don't believe the story about the pipe for some reason. Poor boy. He's going to be in pain for a long time. It would have been terrifying. Do you think people get bull arab confused with bull mastiff?

Sadly a child was bitten on the face. I'm going to attach the original unblurred version of the photo so you can see what the dog's nose is on. LINK TO ARTICLE & CLIP

As above. That sounds like a lonely dog. What breed is your dog? Is there any particular reason she can't be allowed inside?

Oh dear I'm a latte lover and smell like patchouli but I'm a dying breed here. But I'm still a bit embarrassed now though. We're in the same situation over the last 10yrs. 4WDs, coffee shops, $12 boutique beers in renovated pubs, gentrification and all that it brings. Maybe even the fleas have moved out in disgust.

As above. As part of a balanced diet they are great but on their own they are lacking. A good, easy to follow raw food handbook is 'Real Food for Dogs and Cats' by Clare Middle.