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One of those techy things that you download books onto and then read?

Thank you Nawnim. It's so strange to still expect him to hop off the lounge and trot out for his dinner. Little man.

I'm glad there has been a civilised outcome. If anyone is wondering why groups are told in these exchanges that they are responsible for dogs dying...... Names removed to protect groups 'outed' in this gem..

Thankyou so much. It may be the late night and early start but you guys have me a bit teary. Thank you for visiting Herb's little memoriam. xxx

They do change as they age. :) Make sure your dog routine never changes, seniors love timetables. Get him a doona, or a minky blanket. His very own one that's only used for him and when you want to tuck him in. I don't know why but some dogs like that. Have a blood panel done. General health assessment and have his joint flexibility checked in case discomfort is waking him up. You may need to look at his diet and digestive health - again, in case discomfort is a problem. Do consider the warning signs of dementia, it's more common than you think and begins so subtly in some dogs that it's clearer in retrospect. Column heater as suggested already. Heated dog bed. Or heated dog bed inside an open-door crate with a blanket over it - no drafts. In your room would be good, but it's not going to be a small crate.

Just before the thread goes. This post was very brave. Thank you skyefool.

best line of the day

A minute ago you were all for running up the white flag and sprouting crocodile tears that her youthful passion leads her astray. Was I? Perhaps you didn't read my post properly before getting confused. I believe I said she's only 27 (compared to older and apparently wiser people who have done the exact same thing) and should and will face up to what she's done. And that I have some small amount of understanding (not sympathy) as to how she came to be where she is now.

Yes, it's foul behaviour. 27 is old enough to take responsibility for what you do which is what will happen, Sas has every right to front her on it. Just trust me, she's a lightweight compared to what they are capable of and what they have gotten away with.

It is. I'm certain they know it given the two vetwork versions of the same pups for two different sites.

btw I'm not offering excuses. Just underlining the PR dogma and how it damages people on both ends.

I'd agree with you except I have no doubt she has not learnt and the behavior will continue. She only apologized when she realised she might get in trouble, not because she thinks her behavior was inappropriate. Yes, learning comes with time and experience. She will have to answer for her actions. And she will regret what she has done, not necessarily in the short term though.

I'm prepared for a caning here but she's only 27, and she's done a VERY stupid, career damaging and ugly thing that she's going to have to face up to. But falling into the PR model of doing things and regretting it later has happened before to older and wiser people than her. She needs a reality check but also a tiny bit of understanding (and I say this with no sympathy if that makes sense), it's the way they work, and the way volunteers are pushed to get dogs moved no matter what. It's cult-like.

Is she the one in that video that has buttons popping on her shirt? I think I can also see chin hairs... and nose hairs... She's on the image tab. :laugh:

On the desex prior to rehoming, there is one group listing pups as desexed per PetRescue rules, then clearly stating on their gumtree ads that this won't happen until the pups are 6 months old.

They're mentioned in too many threads to list, just run a search.

I still worry that cutting them off will not help their current animals and like a few of the overly keen FB warriors, I'm far too removed from things to comment on the shelter itself or their options or the way they operate without looking like a dingleberry.

I haven't looked but I suppose it would be, like a hundred other unregistered rescues who potter along and haven't put much thought into needing permits. But who is breaking the law if an unsolicited gift is left at the gate? SA is very confusing. :laugh:

Maybe they just paid the usual tax on the bequest? No laws are stopping someone freely giving something away. I can go down the road and leave stuff at the crazy cat lady's house if I want. :laugh: As long as she doesn't ask for it she isn't breaking laws. A quick look at SA non-profit laws is confusing, there's charitable fundraising permits, but permit exempt "minor lotteries" don't seem to count? I think? Politics aside. It is a worry to me that they still have animals in their care needing food and but particularly vetwork, none of which they can get if funds are cut off and people are told not to give anything. That doesn't seem right or fair to me. Maybe in the end the place will be bulldozed, but right now it still has occupants.

What the hell is wrong with people. I hope she hasn't suffered starvation for so long that it's damaged her. Mita, we've trialled a few supplements, there's a newish one called Young At Heart, it's a really good supplement for all ages and has no nasty taste. I've found protexin is still the best replacement for gut flora and is also available in soluble form. Unfortunately both are probiotic you can't use probiotics and antibiotics together. Her vet has probably recommended whatever will suit. It might just be that all she can have is lectade to drink and chicken soup meals. I do sear red meat in front of anyone who needs encouraging (so they can get all the cooking smells) but she might not be up to digesting it just yet. Poor girl. Small donation coming from me on behalf of SSR. xAnna

Not bad stuff for mild things. But I'd post in the training section and ask for professional advice on how to stop this before it escalates. Because it can and does.

being a charity always was voluntary. It depended on how you want to run your org. Having permission to fundraise varies from state to state and is a different process to the ATO registration. If a state says you need it to ask for money then you go apply. Registering with the ACNC (Charities Commission) is what was voluntary, unless you want to apply for gift deductibility. The rest, I don't know but that bit isn't correct and the rebukes of what action is being taken against them needs to stop. They need lawyers ASAP. This is so sad to see. eta: oops Steve sorry to repeat your post.

With those long stretchy legs and back do they get health issues if they get really chunky? I admit, it's a completely different look to what I'm used to so they all look skinny, it's rare that I meet anyone other that a pet greyhound and around here they aren't all that lean. Those Elektra rescue photos are appalling btw.

They need decent lawyers and that man needs to shut up.