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What is willow court? Sorry to ask but I am always very curious about this sort of thing.

No action from the pest last night thankfully. Called the pest control man that I have used in the past and he is going to come out tonight and see if there is anthing he thinks he can do. Other than that I might see if council hires out traps and I'll trap it myself and call the pest guy back to take it away. Spoke to the neighbour about her compost bin as well, she says there are mice all through the bin as well. Strange cos I haven't seen any in the house at all. She put vinegar all around the bin to hopefully kill off the scent of the mice that the fox might be after and she is going to get some mouse traps today. I have only ever seen one fox in the proprety, but I would have thought there would have been more, but wow, 12.....

I have never encountered them before like this. Only ever really seen them out in big properties or things like that, not coming into a small suburban block. And I dont understand why it would be interested in getting into my yard, I have no food or water or anything there for it to be trying to get to. Was just worried about the dogs getting something from them so thought I would ask the experts here. I will be calling a pest controller tomorrow and seeing what they can do for me. Hard part is with all the council parkland behind me there is so much space they could be hiding. And will be speaking to the neighbour tonight about the scuffle last night and seeing if she can do anything about the compost bin.

Spoke to vet, they have said the same thing Andisa did, to use the advocate. Looks like I'm going to get no joy with council so I will just have to do that.

I called the council about getting rid of them and they referred me to the dpt of sustainability and environment who referred me back to council....

How do I go about getting rid of them? I dont know if asking the neighbour to get rid of her compost bin would go over very well.

She was great Andisa, otherwise I wouldn't have let her come out the front with me. Came straight back to me without too much hesitation, looked back after it longingly, wanting to continue the chase!! I was just worried about her catching something from a feral fox so checked her over. Will give them both Advocate tonight then and make sure that is kept up to date. Dogs are very rarely outside without me anymore, since Fern keeps getting out. More worried about Fern if a fox got into the yard. She would probably just lay down and stay there while it attacked her. Must admit I dont know much about foxes.

I have had a fox hanging around the unit I live in for a few months now due to the compost bin my rear neighbour having a compost bin that it seems to be scavenging from. The last couple of weeks it has been digging under my side gate as well. Last night Abby and Fern were outside going loo before bed and i heard Abby start scrabbling at the side gate and going mental. Brought them back inside and went out the front to check it out. Abby came with me and rushed at the gate and chased the fox off into the back unit's carport. chased it around for a minute and then came back to me when I called her. Checked her over for any cuts or bites or anything in case the fox got to her but couldn't see anything. Should I be worried about the fox hurting my dogs? Is there anything I can do to keep it away?

Was just going to say the same thing BB!!!

I have a 43kg nearly 3yo Rottie and an 8kg 9yo Cav. They get along great and generally leave each other alone. The rottie gets playful and has taught the cav to play with her and she has adjusted her playing method when she is playing with her. She breathed new life into the old cav. Recently they have started curling up in the same crate together too. Very cute. It works well, just a matter of supervising. I never had a problem leaving my 2 girls out in the yard together unsupervised. They had very similar personalities and were matched well. All I would suggest to anyone adding a dog of a size difference is to listen to the breeders recomendations. My rotties breeder knew her personality and knew that she would get on well with my cav.

But she is a spunky girly girl. After Abby, She's my favorite girly girl!!!

Already said it once to her, but since you made her her very own special thread..... Happy Birthday from your East Coast Aunty!!!! (hey I cant be aunty to my own nephew and neice so I adopted Ivy and Badg!!)

I used to think that people were nuts when I heard this term. I loved my dog Fern for sure, but never the way that these people used to talk about their "heart dog". Then Abby came into my life. The rottie who was recommended to me by her breeder. She came into my life for a reason and we love each other unconditionally and completely. She was a scared frightened thing when she came to me and she just wanted to be back with her breeder in the home she knew. I was a scared frightened thing when she came to me as well, maybe thats why we worked so well together. I was patient with her and she was patient with me. Now when I sit anywhere, she is there, resting her head on my leg and gazing at me while I gaze back at her, patting her head and scratching her ears. The best compliment I ever got about her was from her breeder. I went to a rottie show with her and left something in the car, so I left Abby with her breeder while I went back to my car. Ab did everything her breeder asked of her, but watched me the entire time I was gone, and was so excited when I was coming back. Her breeder was rapt that this special girl had found that special bond. I thank my friend and Abby's breeder every day for putting the two of us together. It is a match made in heaven and I know that any other dog will never ever compare to her. She is my one and only.

So glad to see you back JED. Love the post and we will all be looking out for many more Keep getting better, we're all there with you.

Can I have one too please???? I have been looking for a new cook book

That is beautiful LMC. I have that image in my head now. And you are right, it does feel exactly like that. All the very best Jed. We are all thinking and waiting.

I cant say anymore than everyone else already has, but just wanted to add how sorry I am about Magnus. I kept popping in here hoping to hear he had been found and shed some tears when he was found in the wrong place. Jed is still here and still fighting so that is our hope beacon. All the best for the surgery today Jed. We are all there with you in spirit. All those there on the front line, take care for yourselves too and take some time out to breathe.

I didn't know what to say about this tragedy when I read about it yesterday and I still dont. I think all of you involved are doing a great job and I wish I was closer to offer any help. I know from here there isn't much I can do but I will be making a donation when I get paid tomorrow. I am so sorry for what you are going through Jed. Just know that all of us have you in out hearts and our thoughts. I hope it was Magnus that went missing and I hope he comes home safe soon to keep those Cavvies in line.

Without thinking about it too much: Rottweiler (only recently got into the breed and now I will always have one, or 2) (hint hint Lisa!!) Lappie Great Dane (definately still on my one day list.) Belgian Shepherd (I fell in love with Belgian.Blues Ivy) Saint Pug Dobermann American Staffy Bassett Hound Rhodesian Ridgeback If I really thought about it I am sure I could come up with probably another 10 as well!!

MissMolly, your sig pic is making me tear up again, Fern looks a bit like the dog on the far right laying with her head on her paws. I'm just a big sook when it comes to my girls All I need to remember is that she is ok and I can pick her up and hold her in my arms today. Thinking of emailing the ex to let him know, we haven't spoken at all for a few months, but she was his dog too. And we did part on good terms and we friends for ages after we split.

I wish I had the foresight to find out more about these 2 girls, I want to give them something to show my appreciation to them. They know where I live, so I am hoping that they come back to me, but I doubt it. Not too many 18-20 year old girls wouldn't mind getting shat all over just to help try and get a little lost dog home. I am so glad they did. This morning I rang the vets again and she is comfortable but they said she still hasn't gone wees and I need to watch out for that. They said they can feel her bladder so there isn't a problem, but they would rather she weed soon.

Thanks everyone. I am going to call and check on the little one before I go to bed and again in the morning and hopefully pick her up tomorrow sometime. Thank you for all your thoughts for Fern and I. She is a special little girl who I love dearly and never want anything like this so happen again. I have never been so scared in my life.

Thanks everyone for everything. I have not had anything like this happen before so really was glad that i had read enough of this forum to just do what needed to be done and panic later. It wasn't until they took her away from me at the hospital that I really started to panic and break down a bit. Thank you for all your kind thoughts and words. xoxo

Just got the call that she is out of surgery and waking up now. Her back leg is going to be in a sling for the next 6 weeks or so. That should be fun.... she might have to come to work with me so I can keep and eye on her. Abby, my rottie girl, has searched the house high and low for her little playmate, and I feel the house is pretty empty with out her too. Now to proof the yard better so they dont dig holes big enough for her to get out any more...... Oh Fern, you really scared mummy this time girlie. No more. She will be lucky if she is ever allowed outside unsupervised ever again.

Just wish I knew how it happened. Some mongrel might have hit her and kept driving. Wish i knew where the two girls that found her live. I want to buy them some chocolates or something. I hate the waiting for the phone call. Come on little girl, stay strong for me......