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Thanks Sags. I admire your level of care towards your customers. If I had lost a pet I would be pretty sad to see it back on shelves.

Some men rescued a 'dog' from a river, took it to the vets only to find out it was a wolf! They had even towelled the 'dog' down to dry it off. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-23/good-samaritans-rescue-dog-that-turns-out-to-be-a-wolf/10843102 Wolf, rescuers and vet are all ok!

A quick search found at least one breeder - https://www.fairmatecatahoulas.com/ They 'imported' the dogs at the same time they 'imported' themselves

This sort of thing can be changed though if breed members are determined enough. The Border Collie recently had a breed standard refresh and most of the really silly cosmetic things were fixed up ie colours, ears & coat length. My purebred, pedigree sable Border Collie is now legal for instance

I reuse those shopping bags for shopping. Yeah my stash is growing but they are getting used. I use nappy bags for poo bags. I don't do fenced dog parks but do go to parks with off lead areas, even those annoy me fairly regularly.

Sounds like an upset tummy from the stress of a new home and new diet. Because he is so young not eating like that can make a puppy go down hill very quickly. You would have seen a very upset tummy if it was parvo. Puppy is too young for 'walks' btw. Even when his vaccinations are finished don't go walking long distances. Do very short walks more for socialisation than exercise.

You could maybe try the Pediasure if she is wanting milk. I use it when Amber is really poorly. It is for sick children. Only get the vanilla one. I don't know if it is suitable for a dog with Kidney disease but did find it as a suggestion for kids with kidney disease. It has easily absorbed proteins which give the organs a break whilst supplying nutrients. I use this as a meal btw. https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/72519/pediasure-vanilla-850g Have you tried the baby food? I get the Raffetty ones in the veggie flavours. https://www.raffertysgarden.com.au/baby-food-products/4-month-baby-food/pumpkin-apple-sweetcorn

Sorry to hear this Sheena. Amber has always eaten her Hills food ok. I squirt a bit of baby food over it to make it a bit more interesting.

Really? Strange that they passed out MY phone number to someone then.

Dogs Victoria might be able to help. The passed on my phone number to someone in the same sort of situation. The Sheltie Club seem pretty good at helping though. They just helped my Mum find a dog.

Mum got an older Sheltie girl from a breeder yesterday. Which is what I wanted her to do rather than a puppy. She had found a breeder she liked but the matings didn't work out. New doggie is going well and Mum is happy.

You can get this plastic stuff that has holes in it and sort of feels sticky. I've used that before. Not sure it would stand up to really rough play. Maybe worth a try? This stuff - https://www.rugsandstuff.co.uk/premium-hard-floor-rug-gripper-anti-slip-underlay-ako-profilo-109-p.asp I got some from Bunnings a while ago to put on a shelf in a shower that was sloped too much and shampoo bottles just fell off!

She was on a comparable food prior, maybe slightly less protein but fish and grainfree. She has also had the Prime Kangaroo dry with no problems. She has had all sorts of different brands and I haven't had a problem with her before. She seems fine thanks.

I actually took the food back today. The shop said that they have had other cases of it causing diarrhea. They said that Prime had said that the formula was too rich and that was what was causing upset stomachs. Hopefully Poppy will be ok. She seems fine.

That is interesting as I just started a bag of the Prime Salmon this week and Poppy has a upset stomach. I don't normally have issues when I change food for her.

So a smaller, lower protein meal and she isn't doing the snapping? And a higher protein, bigger meal and she air snaps? That isn't a habit. I would be getting a second opinion.

No worries. She even found this site and the breeder listings! She doesn't know I post here, lol Was asking if breeders listed here can be trusted! She has had a sheltie before. A nice little dog that she rescued. Last 3 dogs have been rehomes or rescues so I guess she wants a puppy this time. I think she would take a younger genuine re-home.

She called the breed club and got a list of names. I am looking for personal recommendations, or not.

Anyone? She has called the sheltie club and even found this site! But she called asking for recommendations.

My Mum is looking for a sheltie puppy. Any recommendations? Breeders to steer clear of? She is in Warrnambool.

Are you doing ok ades17?

Sorry you had this experience. I hope the old owner does the right thing by the dog now. Yes tell us what sort of dog you would like and maybe someone can help you.

What financial outlay have you done? Is it food, bedding etc or grooming/vet stuff. If it is the later is the old owner willing to pay you that money? That might be a test on their commitment to getting the dog back. At 3 days I would probably return the dog. Sad for you but you will find another dog to love.

Interesting article. We have a Tibetan Mastiff living in my burb. I always like seeing her. There is a pleasing percentage of purebred dogs with a mix of small and large. The blocks here would be mainly quarter acre size on average with not many smaller blocks.

So sorry Malamum. I don't come in here as it upsets me but I saw Kira's name and had to come and say something. As PC said Kira was a special DOL dog. RIP Kira.