Clyde

I think that was drool

They've been left at kennels for months. The kennel owners haven't had their costs covered, the owner is back in jail again and hasn't contributed a cent (because he can't afford to). The kennel owners, who have been carrying the pets all this time even feel it's in the best interest of the animals to find them a loving home. I really do feel for the guy but everyone else had pulled their weight but him. Why should a business, being taken advantage of, have to carry the costs?

:rolleyes: Oh please. Haven't you got more important things to worry about?

My Pug ate over a dozen rotten duck eggs last week. His guts were churning that avo so he slept out in the runs that night. What greeted me the next morning wasn't pretty! Aside from the diarrhea there were no ill effects and he was burning around the next day as it nothing had happened.

It seems as though they've been abandoned so a stat dec should see that they can be rehomed.

Sounds like a doggy lubricant product!

Rubbish. He didn't give birth to the dog. The majority of dogs cope just fine being rehomed.

Very realistic Especially seeing as she's a pure bred with a full history made available. I would make sure to put a price on her to wheedle out those just wanting a freebie. Do a premises inspection to ensure she doesn't bounce around and have a friend/rescue offer to be a back up if it doesn't work and you are already overseas. This way you will always know where she is and that she is safe. Good luck, I've no doubt it was a tough decision but the right home will be out there for her :)

Maybe ask on Cat World or something. Chances are, everyone here has dogs so can't help.

:rolleyes: What a shame she isn't closer! I wish they would put something about the breed in the blurb.

Wow! I loved watching that, they all looked so well cared for.

Same :laugh:

Shells, this will blunt your blades but just make sure you wash them afterwards. I use blade wash although have used a mix of oil and something else I can't remember (metho, turps?), in the past. I then oil them with Singer sewing machine oil. I get the cruddy stuff out with an old tooth brush. I have had the same blades for ten + years.

Oooww you can bring your pets?? :) No, not unless you are involved in some way.

He's gorgeous! But I'm sorry, he doesn't look like a pure bred Bull mastiff. Not that it matters now that you have him and love him :)

:laugh: Soooooo much like a Brit! DCH are awesome to foster for so you know you are in good hands

One of our Roosters was named after him :laugh:

Kelscat will love her as one of her own, I am sure. You've done such a wonderful job with Pearl you should be feeling really pleased with yourself

I don't think recommending that people get a Maremma in the burbs is all that responsible. Those poor families, I hope they get some closure

I've noticed this a lot on DOL. People tend to think that problem dogs, hyper dogs, dog aggressive dogs, escapees etc etc all belong on a farm. I think there's more temptation to do wrong in rural areas than there are in the burbs.

I disagree. Kelpies are better suited to owners who will provide them with mental stimulation and plenty of exercise. Just because a dog lives on land it doesn't mean it will be provided with all it needs. These dogs are rehomed from land all the time due to being bored and wandering off their property. I do agree though, that certain breeds are better off with more experienced owners, it's common sense really.

I agree. I know it's not a popular thought and the whole 'all dog have teeth' thing always gets brought up - but realistically a small dog is more easily managed and the damage is less.

Something to be aware of as you also breed, is that dogs can bring parvo and other nasties in to your home. If you choose to foster for Denise at PAWS she is AMAZING and often travels to the Central Coast too.

All of my dogs will carry one like that when people arrive, put your hand over my fence and you will more than likely be bitten. They're not living tormented lives. Maybe I haven't read the thread properly, and for that I aplogise and will go back through it. But all I have gleaned is that the dogs barks and growls when people arrive. He was barking at something he saw as a threat near his back yard and his owner came along behind him, startled him and picked him up. His tooth got caught and a snap turned in to a tearing of skin. Dog has not ever bitten before and happily lives with a child. i'm sorry, I am all for euthing aggressive dogs but he has no history of biting, sure he is a territorial little turd but so are loads of dogs. The dog is safely contained within his home and not a menace to the general public. The owner seems astute enough to realise that the dog must be locked away when she has visitors.

But the owner picked him up from behind, frightening him, when he was already in a mode of protection of his territory. I don't like truly aggressive dogs but think that sometimes we need to look at it on a case by case situation. My little Shih Tzu will bite if someone picks her up the wrong way and hurts or frightens her, yet she is an awesome dog and very affectionate and loving. She bit my daughter on the face years ago and will bite/growl and try to bite if my daughter were to try to take something from her. There is no way I would consider putting her to sleep for something which can be managed. She is absolutely fine with my daughter and sleeps on her bed etc, my daughter just knows the rules now and they have grown up together with no other incidences. I also have a large dog here who I don't trust with visitors so I simply lock her away when people come over. I feel sad for this little dog as I think it's just a management issue and he doesn't deserve to die for one mistake which was clearly an judgement error at the time. The dog is happily living with a child with no previous incidents.