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HC, would you mind saying what group you are with?

Don't stress Lynne. You won't be the only rescue stunned to see your name brought up I'm sure. Gives people apparent FB credibility when they throw established names around.

Has anyone found at least one of these 'rescued' animals advertised for rehoming? edit OK, I've just been sent this so they must be advertised somewhere? Or at least vetworked? <name removed> I only associate with ethical people... You are one of them and have ALWAYS put the animals first. In rescue we save animals from death and further mistreatment, primarily caused by irresponsible people and you are one person we can always rely on as your dedication, ethics and love for animals is not questionable. You have the support of many reputable people and we will stand by you always. I will also add that the support you have comes from well-respected, registered, legally recognised rescue groups, both carers and co-ordinators. 2 April at 22:47 · 1

Cleaning up? That's a bit of a hoarder tactic anyway. They get 'rescue' volunteers in but they end up just being enabling. Very few animals leave and more come in. I'm so sorry Clyde you must be heartbroken.

I'm so sorry Sacha

Mmz KieraLee google search will take you from there if you add her real name ;-)

Really? I couldn't get the pro rescue bit. It just sounded aggro to those that are working to get dogs desexed and safe from harm. Like if you want people to adopt then you're anti breeder. I do want people to look at rescue dogs, there is some amazing dogs waiting for homes. And I do want people to desex their pets. Anyway I actually get it from both sides. How very dare I rescue purebreds when shelter dogs die (I actually all-breed rescue as well) and why do I do thorough assessment of dogs and homes while pound dogs die; are both favourites with the keyboard 'activists'. Then you have my MDBA membership which I got slammed for as well. *sigh*

Wow, offensive and insulting. Yes I rescue shelter dogs. And do breed rescue, and own a PB. I don't hate dogs. and I don't want your cat gone. "Irresponsible owners kill shelter dogs" was largely debunked years ago. Except on FB I suppose, where most of this stupid slanging match happens. By the time I got to the bottom bit about us all working together ... it didn't seem that was the point of the whole article. In fact it highlighted the division.

Your contributions to this thread are elevating, Cody. One telling me not to be quick to judge when my post wasn't judging anything about the attack and this one telling PL not to be rude. So many posters aren't giving an opinion so much as blaming the jogger. DDD, now I remember why I bail from these threads! Maybe it's a rescue thing but I'll never make excuses for dogs who attack people just going about their business. There is no excuse.

I am stunned by the excuses being made for this owner and the theory in some posts that the victim was somehow at fault or that we don't know both sides. How is that being rude, the woman is in hospital and debate is going on that she could have avoided the whole thing if she was more sensible. eta it was 6.30am and she was jogging through a reserve. Plenty of quiet for the owner to hear her coming and plenty of room for him to turn his dogs away.

She is the only victim in this story and it was not her fault. When an owner knows they can't control their dogs, they are the ones who should be taking these 'preventative measures' you speak of. Expecting people to run in wide circles around every dog they pass just in case they get bitten is ridiculous. Hazywal, I was wondering the same thing myself. Unfortunately not being at fault doesn't mend the wounds and ease the pain does it? The point is, you can't afford to assume that someone approaching with two large dogs can handle them effectively and they are not reactive. FFS seriously? You're sticking to your ridiculous spiel about a victim bearing what.... 50% blame because she should have assumed she would be bitten on the face because of some idiot with uncontrollable dogs. Wake up. In my suburb I have two options. Be inches from a passing dog or jump out into traffic to avoid them. There is also dark streets, random drunks, graffiti kids, a few crazies and plenty of trendy off leash unmuzzled greyhounds. All of which I must 'assume' will get me attacked. Flip a coin next time you step out the door folks. Wear a crash helmet and carry a golf club.

No more cortisone, he's still young and it's not a great idea to do two courses on a young dog in the space of a year. It relieves the immediate symptoms but does not give you a diagnosis. I'd recommend you be patient. If you bombard him with everything you'll never know exactly what causes his skin to be the way it is.

She is the only victim in this story and it was not her fault. When an owner knows they can't control their dogs, they are the ones who should be taking these 'preventative measures' you speak of. Expecting people to run in wide circles around every dog they pass just in case they get bitten is ridiculous. Hazywal, I was wondering the same thing myself.

It's especially terrifying because instead of biting her leg (joggers will tell you how easy it is to get a bite or nip to the leg) one of these dogs went for her face. It went for her face. She could have lost her eye. She could have had a piece taken out of her face or neck. That's not excusable as being playful or naughty or a reasonable reaction to someone moving into a dog's personal space. It's also not a case of being two sides of the story. She was defenceless and was attacked in the street.

Finally. So now I hope they will also check council rego and chip records instead of wandering around the parks.

The best thing about this article is the outing of how useless the police were in helping this poor woman.

Usually if you request details from anywhere as a matter of curiosity then all identifying details are removed. No idea what happens if it goes to a full cruelty prosecution court case with legal representation involved. Nobody would ever report or complain about anything if their details were handed out all over the place. Also in regards to privacy, you should not as far as I know, be able to access the action taken against anyone you've reported. If you are worried, check the org's privacy policy but whoever is taking the calls needs to brush up on the policies as well because all I can find is that everything is confidential. Contact the head office, in SA.

That sounds odd, I thought they won't take anonymous reports but do not disclose names to anyone. I think your friend may have misunderstood. found a link "all reports are confidential" http://www.awlnsw.com.au/reporting-a-cruelty-case.html

Oh I'm sure it's completely justifiable by someone's standards but all I can think of is a lion skin rug for the CEO's office. Fresh baby cubs are better for the budget than a few old lions hanging around. What a waste

Yes, to your first statement, whoever keeps them ... and wherever. And yes to your second statement, too. Breeders of my breed of interest have told me that 'incidents' can happen where a fight will break out. They've said when it happens with the females, they mean business. Have no idea if that's generalizable to others. Yes there's real fire in a bitch fight. They can be absolutely feral and it can turn into a lifelong hate. Pack fights however often start with an instigator and deteriorate into an attack on the weakest be it male or female. The one who squeals, or is having a seizure or is just the smallest oldest or weakest dog. It's when you see the real animal wiring in a dog that would otherwise be wagging it's tail at you.

I'm afraid it's not just PR Sheridan. Dogs are renamed, moved on. Most of it happens quietly, not in shelters with numerous witnesses. The term 'No Kill' being taken literally and the reluctance to cop criticism from OTT supporters when dogs should be PTS is responsible for this. People completely freak out when otherwise healthy dogs have to be euthed. But if you ask them if they want the dog in their backyard with their dogs and their children .... no way. Pounds also feel the pressure of public demand and activists. Sad. I don't know what to say about the comments above but it's not limited to one rescue.

There were a few instances that involved the same bitch (corgi x) and she was not kept on her own until the third fight and third dead dog. After that, all the dogs involved in a fatal fight were separated from others for a number of days and then slowly introduced back into pairs (usually male/female with one clearly the 'boss'). Was she adopted out or PTS? (assuming she was the instigator in pack fights)

That's a great video!

Pointer! Pointer!

I don't understand why if she already had a dog and was not allowed another in housing commission, where was he living before if not with her? And if he's that DA, was he living with her other dog? I don't get it. What a mess from beginning to end. RIP poor Terror.