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Eww I tried the lamb too. :laugh: Kangaroo tendon takes a while to chew. It takes a while to get soft and then it's almost like dental floss when they hold it in their paws and drag it through their teeth. :) (eta And it doesn't stink too badly)

I just spotted him on the Pet Rescue newsletter too! Very handsome. :)

I'd say the label is for peoples. AFAIK they're fine raw in small amounts, just gross when your dogs leave the heads around. :laugh: They're too big and spiky for my lot so bits were everywhere, we now get food grade whitebait instead when it's around. Small amounts because sardines are quite oily and salty, some dogs get the runs.

How terrible. And now she's going to need rabies shots as well on top of physical and psychological damage. Then there's the heart attack. And the American medical bills for a housekeeper who probably had no insurance don't bear thinking about. That poor poor woman.

On the likely theory that she's sensitive and settling in: If they actually want to eat but are really nervy....that's not too bad you just have to try weaning them off you and their need for your hovering. If you baby talk and cajole (and beg :laugh: ) like fretting new owners do, they aren't going to move forward. I have a tall stool in the kitchen (so they can't jump on my lap) and can be in the room but very casual, reading a book or minding my own business, radio on. I can see them trying to catch my eye LOL. So if you can get a decent nibble of dinner that way it's usually a good start. Pick the bowl up, give them a treat, pressure is off. Takes time though. And you can always bury a delicious bit of junk food under the real food for inspiration. (I mean a blob of cheap smelly kitten canned etc). Some animals have only ever eaten things like Pal (for example) so new trying a variety of foods is a challenge at first so seeing as how she's been successfully eating in foster care, try to mimic the diet exactly. A meaty bone to work on can relieve stress too. :)

How far is that from Wodonga? I'd notify the pound on that side of the border too especially if she's a professional runner.

What a weirdly random list. I feel so much smarterer and more edumacated about dog breads now.

Tibetan Spaniel :) And yes Cav's are gorgeous there's just a few things (above) you have to ask the breeder. Mum went with tibetans after losing her cavs to heart failure.

As above. :) It's ideal in many cases unless the pound aren't desexing or it's the type of dog/breed that should go through assessment via a rescue to get just the right home.

They did send a lengthy email to lots of rescuers asking for backup on the Moorook issue. I guess they were involved in advocacy for that shelter.

Some individuals tether their entire identity and self worth to the attention rescue on social media can generate. It's very sad when the person comes first and the animals are a means to an end. Not a comment on Rosie. I sincerely hope she and her rescuer are under the best care and guidance for such a unique animal.

Well, Troy is happy to pin a thread. I have a question about parvicides. What ones will not ruin the interior of the family car? :laugh: F10 hasn't bleached or eaten it's way through anything of ours yet but what other brands would you suggest for the transport kit? Must be available in reasonable sizes. F10 or..... and Rubber gloves Garbage bags Newspapers or throwaway towels Liners for car. A sheet or tarp or dog seat cover.

Alrighty, would it help if i sat down at some stage and wrote up basics for a pinned thread? I've asked Troy if it's do-able. Disease overview and early warnings Disinfection and handling - recommended basic 'kit' for transporters Paperwork and how not to lose it :laugh: Emergencies and contact numbers of a co-ordinator who knows what's happening! Holding pound animals overnight --- Home visit checklist for volunteers (I can't find the old one on here) --- Input ladies? :) I won't bother if there's no point.

If that's a bald pink chihuahua that looks like one of those hairless mice, she was taken from hoarders who had them stashed everywhere (incl in the roof) all the dogs were generations of indiscriminate inbreeding. Many were PTS for incredible deformities. She was one they showed seeing the vet multiple times and apparently being given the green light. So she is/was far from being untreated for whatever is wrong with her. But honestly, seeing people trot these animals out on FB to get their fix of adulation makes me feel physically ill. "ooh you are truly an angel" "nobody would do what you have done" "bless your heart" yadda yadda Gimmie a break. Even worse when they peddle the terrified partially immobile things out in public for people to paw.

Depends on the pound, in Sydney we've got a few who take impound pics the way they come in then volunteers or staff groom them to make them more comfortable. Unfortunately some matted dogs are in pain and will snap so I recommend anyone use caution when trying to handle a scared matted dog. Pls also alert the rangers that there is a wandering dog, it's at risk of being seriously hurt even if it does actually live in one of the nearby houses.

It's very very hard to have a standard protocol when you have to get several transport legs happening. Crates, are great but don't always follow the dogs for the whole trip. A pinned post for transport volunteers detailing disinfection and handling would be helpful. Years ago pups were sent all over the place, flying. But as the parvo cases popped up, the offers of help disappeared. Really the only way is temp care quarantine before moving anyone. And that just hasn't ever been possible in all situations. I have refused interstate poundies much to the confusion of people asking me to help. And I had to bite my tongue and not take a gorgeous silky x pup from a rural (I personally consider high risk esp with pups) because the only way to get her was straight onto a plane. So she got rescue anyway, went into the baggage hold with other people's pets, flew to QLD and went straight to the vet with parvo the next day. There has to be some common sense exercised to avoid some of these situations.

Tamworth charge $19 per day (plus fees) to be paid if you've got a stray you need to reclaim. 7 x 19 = 130 It's an attempt to recoup the boarding fee? Do they hold the dog for 7 days instead of PTS immediately?

Death Row Pets or Shel at Pet Rescue may have some. DRP published some a year or two ago and if they have stats to hand it will save you gathering the raw data. Statistics will vary depending on if they're counting just rehomeable animals or ALL animals.

Just to clarify, was this meant to maybe be a breeding pair? If you keep her in the family/friends is it still an option?

I haven't read all the comments but why a second one when you're still training the first? Does the girl have papers (BSL wise is all I'm thinking). eta: desex her if you're going to sell her.

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Lying and bashing and sympathy trips gets more comments and more 'likes'. So more things show up in people's newsfeeds and bring more of the same. And if the sole reason you spam your own page with crap is to get attention and validation you've got a genuine problem. Delete what you like. But the rescue world is small, and people know when your pants are on fire. :laugh:

god yes, love the mystery skin problems. Fingers crossed you get to the bottom of that one. VetnPet Direct had a special on Essential6 (for dog skin issues), not sure if it's still discounted. If you've never tried it, it smells niiiice. :)

I'd be giving that emergency vet the flick. :laugh: Far out. First thing my vet checked Lucky for was heart and lung involvement (none found), so he was ahead of Chester right there. I think he's a tough old chook though, with the right diagnosis he's really got a fighting chance. :) eta OMG Donatella too much cuteness.

Me too! Would have taken a lot of the guesswork out. But I'm very happy there's a diagnosis. :)