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What does this mean? Why do they use contractors if the law stops them from doing the whole job?

Don't forget watermelon! Citrus, no. Grapes, no. Careful of whole stonefruit (because of the stone) incl mango. And be careful of pawpaw because it tends to reappear at the other end very quickly. :laugh: Don't bother with nuts. And I think avocado is bad. Encouraging your dog to try different healthy foods is good. :D

For me those two lines are very important ,you have two dogs that are both itchy ,so what are the two dogs getting that is the same . True. I missed that bit about both being itchy! In peak Sydney flea season I use Advantage every two weeks. monthly won't cut it. Seren, grass and plant allergy is called a 'contact allergy' and usually starts between toes, and on the tummy and chest. It sounds like what you have is more likely to be a flea allergy reaction and I've had a couple of dogs that want to chew till they break the skin from just one bite. Try the calendula, aloe juice or I've heard a good paddle at the beach can help but haven't tried that myself. If you're not getting on top of it they keep chewing and a secondary infection develops. Wet hair sticks to the broken skin, keeps the skin wet and a local bacteria infection thrives. The first classic hotspot I ever saw was on the rump of a rescue goldie. :) She had a shaved patch to dry out the spot combined with a topical treatment. Nothing will work unless you clip the hair away from around the place they have made raw.

Yes :)

I'd be wanting more. Dogs don't care about brand names and half the time they just like ripping up the paper :laugh: although I agree about needing aussie made treats and stuff that isn't destroyed in a few minutes or looks like you can get it at the $2 shop. But anyway google tells me the items add up to approx $45 online retail. Not including postage. (yes, I should be doing more important things this morning than googling and DOLing but I'm procrastinating )

This is exactly what worries me about the new VIC govt plan to ban retail sales of animals that haven't come from a registered breeder or a shelter/pound. There's zero mention (that I can find) of any planned changes to the way this mega-pound works. Who is going to make sure pounds have to co-operate? How are pets supposed to get a second chance when the entrenched attitude is that euthanising them is so much easier and cheaper? Last I looked they had just 21 dogs up for adoption. There are NSW pounds and small private rescue groups with more than that: running on less money, no million+++ dollar shelter... and still managing to assess and vetwork their dogs properly.

I hadn't thought of it that way :) first thing that comes to mind is that people will be expecting to find the pound full of pretty, young desirable dogs (even if they don't know what the dog is or that it's a purebred). Maybe the rspca think a teaser will get people's attention (it will) but I would love to see a happy gorgeous muttley more representative of the usual pound inmates. A clever little scruffer or a big boofy softie. The breed was probably chosen because of it's looks. Blue eyes, people love blue eyes, soft flowing coat with merle. It really is a very very beautiful dog, playing up the irony that a perfect looking young dog people will fall in love with could end up dumped. It'll get people into a tizzy either way.

ugh, remind myself to stay out of a template whinge-about-breeders thread stay tuned for the whinge-about-dog-didn't-turn-out-as promised thread Hazywal, you're right. :) lol

Maree, a quick fix is try a strip of alfoil on the couch seat. It doesn't work for every dog but cheap and worth a try while you set up something permanent like crates or baby gates. White pepper has never worked for me, it's supposed to get up their nose but was really just for dogs gnawing sofa corners not for the seats. xAnna edit There's a dog foil seat protector 'PetzOff' you can order but if you grab one of the cheap emergency foil wraps it might work. I haven't tried it though. :) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Space-Blanket-Thermal-Thermo-Foil-Emergency-Survival-Camping-Rescue-First-Aid-/361041642880?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item540fc24580

Gorgeous girl! Love the tail blur :laugh: I think she's a bit happy.

It may be that you're getting quoted for more than a scrape so you'll have to ask exactly what the vet was quoting you for. :) I'm waiting for laboratory pathology to come back on a japanese spitz with a bare patch on the end of her nose. She had a 'punch biopsy'. A more definitive test that isn't done in-house, and I'm praying for just a bit of solar dermatitis. Biopsies take more tissue, Alice was under for a dental etc so she was completely out. Scrapes are viewed under a microscope and can be done without sedation, it just does the top layers but is perfect for telling you if there is some demodex mites present. It's up to you if you just want to do a scrape first and possibly avoid needing a biopsy. That's all layman's advice of course. I'm not a vet. Very cute doggy by the way. :)

Kim has lost the latest round of charges and is ordered to pay $100k+ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2845049/They-dead-not-Former-prostitute-convicted-animal-neglect-against-horses-claims-victim-forced-hiding-fears-life-hate-campaign.html Caution: There's some photos in the article

That's not really an answer to anyone's questions here and with all due respect to a program that is worthy, all you've done is just put another donation link into a thread where people are trying to communicate to you about their existing concerns.

In case you missed it from the rescue section thread. http://m.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/owner-of-moorook-animal-shelter-lola-mclachlan-can-continue-to-save-animals-despite-guilty-plea/story-fni6uo1m-1227125943906 A WOMAN who has devoted her life to rescuing dogs from death row will be allowed to continue running her Riverland animal shelter despite pleading guilty to animal neglect charges. Lola McLachlan today pleaded guilty in Adelaide Magistrates Court to one count of failing to provide animals with appropriate living conditions at the Moorook Animal Shelter between January and March 2013. When RSPCA inspectors attended the animal shelter, they found dogs living in squalid conditions. The premises contained rotting meat, excessive faeces, dead cats and dogs and a lack of water and bedding in pens for the 161 dogs and unspecified number of cats at the property. McLachlan’s lawyer, Anthony Allen, said his client had for many years provided an “outstanding public service” by taking in dogs which would have been destroyed by local councils. “Never in a million years did she think she would be before this court pleading guilty to the charge she has before Your Honour today,” Mr Allen said. “She in fact was really the last port of call for these animals and the local councils would ring her to take animals from their local pounds.” The court heard the local community had rallied around McLachlan after she was charged, helping her restore the shelter to an acceptable and sanitary condition. Photographs taken at the time of the RSPCA inspection and another booklet showing the improvements made since were handed to the court. Magistrate David Whittle said he sympathised with McLachlan, who had allowed the shelter to fall into squalor following the death of her partner to cancer, after which she was forced back into the workforce at age 64. “The irony of this offence is that it was committed against a background of caring for (animals) and hopefully finding them a new life with other owners,” Mr Whittle said. “The pictures really do speak for themselves ... conditions for the care of animals had got to a low ebb.” Despite the offence carrying a maximum penalty of two years’ prison or a $20,000 fine, Mr Whittle said he was prepared to release McLachlan on a two-year good behaviour bond with no further penalty. Mr Whittle said McLachlan had received numerous awards for community work and fundraising and noted the support she had received in the past 18 months from the local community. However, he said the offending was too serious not to record a conviction. McLachlan will be allowed to continue to operate the shelter, but must reduce the total number of cats and dogs there to 60 by May next year. Outside court, McLachlan’s daughter, Karen Roberts, said her mother was relieved the case was over. “Her animals are safe now and this horrific ordeal is now over, she is going to sleep well tonight,” Ms Roberts said. “There have been better measures put in place to care for the animals and she now has better support ... to see her struggle through this for over 18 months is a crime in itself.” A group of about 30 people used placards to show their support for McLachlan outside the court. RSPCA SA chief executive Tim Vasudeva said the organisation was satisfied with the outcome, including giving McLachlan a second chance. “Our organisation has worked hard over the last 18 months to build relationships with independent companion animal rescue groups and shelters,” Mr Vasudeva said. “However there are legislated welfare standards which need to be met by any group which undertakes the important work of animal sheltering in the state.”

I was looking up some stuff to see if there was more detail about why some of the seized dogs were pts and found this: http://www.rspcasa.asn.au/information/prosecutions/ people have been banned from owning pets for a fraction of what the charges are with this shelter. I don't get it.

Try contacting DABS who specialise in desexing for low income earners and may be able to recommend a vet keen to do rescue work. :)

In short it's better to be dead than to be owned or used by humans.

It's not, it's an extreme animal rights organisation. They would rather kill all animals than see them "used" by humans for any purpose, including being a pet. More people need to realise what they actually stand for, they aren't "save the animals" at all. So true. They are evil and a haven for crazies. And funnel millions into groups even more cracked than they are. link

edited, not worth being misunderstood :) There's probably a compromise but it doesn't matter anyway. I was just curious as to how others felt. Thanks all. xAnna

Hi Vickie, Hoping you can clarify the other concern since I misunderstood your comments towards Jill. Is the location of the 'donate now' button going to be reviewed or not? I took from your long winded post it was not going to be, but do not want another 'misunderstanding'. I think you have your answer. Like it or lump it Malti. :laugh:

I'm so sorry Kirsilin. Yes, heat can relate to seizures. I'm not sure if that's in the text books but we've noticed it in a few seniors. My dearest little girl ChiChi absolutely cannot overheat. She can't have direct sun especially face-on, and care has to be taken to keep her cool in summer especially at night when she is sound asleep and doesn't realise she is too hot. I can see a definite pattern in her r.e. heat exacerbating her epilepsy or even causing twitching that can last for hours. They can have a bad day after a fit as well, just kind of off. Anyway it may not be what you're dealing with here and I hope your pretty lady recovers well no matter what. xx

So beautiful Maddy, they must have been such a special pair and now they will be together forever. All my love. xxx

Thank you so much I can read his thread without crying now and am humbled by how kind Dolers can be. Thank you. xxx

Seriously?! Did you at least get a reply to your complaint?

Looks like the work of a sicko. Poor dog, I hope he gets better soon.