BJ.

Yes I did have a baby gate for previous dogs which worked great. I just have to remember where I put it. Somewhere safe no doubt. Better photos of the girls.

Leaving doors open would work except for the indoor cat. I have had success with getting them to sit and wait...still a work in progress as I also have to train my husband. Often Dolly gives up and goes back to napping on her bed, Daisy is the bulldozer. Next is no chasing the cat! Thank you everyone, I just needed a reminder how to go about it. Been a while since I had to teach it.

The girls, Daisy is the tri colour, Dolly is the red and white. Hope to get better photos soon.

I have recently adopted a pair of older Basset ladies, they have been with me about a week now. They have already picked up toilet training and will sit stay on their beds. Pretty good for dogs not previously indoors. One problem we are having is barging through doors as soon as they are even slightly ajar. They are like a pair of bulldozers. I can get them to sit and stay but as soon as I put a hand on door they release. Of course they are then rewarded because they get to go where they want. I want to get on top of this asap as it can be a safety issue. Open to suggestions.

Wow, what a beautiful little girl. Congratulations FF I am sure she will bring you much joy.

My parents are in their 80's and have a 10 month old Bichon Frise, he has been great. Happy with a toddle around the block. Solid without being too big for them to lift. Very easy to train and not too barky. They are in a small town house complex but have enough room fir him to run around and chase a ball. He has his mad puppy moments but overall he has bought them lots of joy. We have an agreement that if anything happens to them he will come to me or my sister. He is a super little dog.

I am so sorry Perse, it must have been quiet a shock. Poor little Tallie cat. Take care of yourself Persephone, I will be thinking of you and Tallie.

We said goodbye to our beautiful Boomer this morning. It was such a privilege to have shared the final chapter of his long life. We only had him 9 months but we have some very precious memories to cherish. He was such a wonderful old boy, always trying to please and always with a grin.

Lol I didn't know they were FB famous. They have settled in well, unfortunately they are not good with cats but that is a work in progress and we are managing it by separation. Their names were Boomba and Digger, hubby would like to change them to Boomer and Daisy. As the dogs are hearing impaired and don't answer to their names anyway I don't think it will be a problem. Their old owners dropped off some medication for them Saturday and once they took the dogs off their application they got a house straight away. Some good news for them at least.

We lost our Jester back at the start of January and for the first time in forever there were no dogs in our house. It was far too quiet and there was something missing. So I put it out to the universe last weekend, low and behold on Thursday I had a phone call from a vet who had two elderly beagles surrendered. Their poor owners had been looking for over 3 months for a rental that would take their small family and their two dogs. The dogs had been in a kennel for all that time and the family were in a hotel. So we now are the owners of a male and female beagle. They are 13 and 12 respectively. They had some fatty lumps removed, their teeth cleaned and blood tests on Thursday. They are the sweetest things, and have settled quickly. He just wants to eat and sleep, he has some medical issues. She is a little live wire but tries very hard to do the right thing. Look at these gorgeous old faces.

Yesterday morning Jester quietly slipped away in his sleep. After loosing Nash 18 months ago Jester had been fading away. I am convinced that after loosing his friend his immune system crashed. We tried so hard to support him medically and emotionally but it wasn't to be. He is now buried with Nash on my daughter's property. My heart is full and my house is empty. For the first time in over 30 years there are no dogs in my house. Vale my beautiful boy, I know that you and Nash are reunited at the bridge.

So sorry, RIP Jarrah.

A lovely tribute to your Daisy. I am so sorry Bec for your loss.

Yes but look how he is looking at you.....Yes sorry I know not helping.

I was going to like Clive's photo but like isn't enough. Good grief Perse he is gorgeous.