Loving my Oldies

That would be right. Those who are mounting these prosecutions need to be forensically examined themselves to see what their agenda is. You have to be suspicious when whistleblowers (in any part of society) are dragged into courts. Not difficult to hazard a guess

Oh gosh, that is interesting. My vet ended up being a Best for Pet practice, but I didn't even consider joining. In terms of overservicing, Shala has a condition we have been treating for a couple of years (gets nasty infections around her vulva) and the time before last, vet and I agreed it was looking pretty nasty. She suggested that Shala might need an operation, but to leave it until one of the other vets came back from leave and, in the meantime, treat with another cream. When I took Shala back after a few weeks on the medication and the other vet was back, they both agreed she looked much better and did not need the operation. On the other hand, they was a hold up with tablets she was on and the vet charged me over $8 a tablet for a few to last me until order was received and $27 for a new script. Bunches and Beatrice (Pekingese) and Shala also need regular eye check-ups at the eye specialist. Last time I was there I was in and out in less than 20 minutes for the three of them and the charge was $435.00 ($145 for each of them). I do understand the cost of the equipment and the expertise I am paying for but $145 for a bit over 6 minutes each!!! At the moment, I can meet all these expenses, but in a few years when all my super has gone (thanks to Beatrice and a tick ), I will be in a very different situation. I cannot imagine how some people manage and understand @Dogface's fears.

@Deeds, in my thread “Now I Am Afraid” I wrote about how I was just weeding two of the next door dogs body slammed the fence again and again to the extent it was rocking. I was terrified, went upstairs and shut all my dogs and myself inside until they had calmed down. They were already riled up from running around, barking at anything and everything. Yesterday my lawn mower guy came over to do some work for me in the gardens (not mowing so no noisy machines) and they were going ballistic.

Another horror There are just no words that anyone could say to describe the horror she went through and will continue to go through.

Have you ever noticed that when these attacks occur in the owner’s yard and photos are shown that the place is usually a tip? I guess I am being judgemental, but I can’t help but think that a messy yard probably equates to a “messy” life. Dogs are affected by their surroundings, good or bad.

It is too close for comfort with dogs next door barking for hours.

Have they taken responsibility? I can’t remember. I seem to recall the man was giving gangland hand manoeuvres as he was taken away. But it is way beyond time the Law took a stand and I hope it sets a precedent. Another attack today in Melbourne with a young woman fighting for her life and the three dogs shot dead. . Her physical pain would be immeasurable and I hate to think of the psychological scars if she survives.

I was part of a dog training club that used the Council building there and when we were told the front area was going to become a cafe, I couldn't believe it. I have an amazing business sense and gave them three months. A couple of decades plus later . . . . . They were very successful and became known far and wide. I did a google. The cafe is called Cafe Bones - I had forgotten that. Not Cafe Bones - just a few yards away - but one of my all time favourite photos from my time living in the inner west. Clockwise from far left: Tirra, Jeune, Danny, Tamar. Long gone to god, but I still miss them all . So many stories.

I used to live in Dulwich Hill and frequented that park for years. Most of the time, I loved it, but with multiple little dogs, I used to have my eyes swivelling everywhere LOL. I didn't use the pathway much preferring to walk closer to the canal mainly because of the aggressive attitude of the cyclists. They would literally speed along, ringing their bells (sometimes) and yelling at people to get out of their way. Gosh that was another life time --- I've lived where I am now for nearly 20 years. Hard to comprehend.

Many years ago, my Nammu (small male Maltese) was run over by a cyclist, both wheels. He was trotting along the very left side edge of the path (off leash dog park) and the cyclist would have had to veer over to the side to run him over. She called out as she rode off, "I didn't know where he was going." I was so shocked, because I am sure it was deliberate. The cyclists at this particular park (Hawthorn Parade Leichhardt) were known to be extremely aggressive - I kid you not. I rushed him off to the vet, but he was fine with only a little graze under his chin. As he died of cancer at 8 and a half, I have wondered over the years whether he sustained some internal damage which caused the cancer. I feel so sorry for the owners of the little dog. So heartbreaking and a constant worry.

I am so sorry, @pesh . Scotti lived to a grand old age and his passing will leave a great hole in your lives. I think the pleasure, love and comfort that cats bring into our lives are not always fully understood and appreciated. My Gussy Cat was a stray as well and adopted me. She passed away at 16, very suddenly from a blood clot, and I still remember all the details of that night. I just went back to my files to check what year Gussy died - 2015. Hard to believe it is 9 years as I still think of her regularly. Scotti will live on in your hearts.

I have said the exact same thing many times, @Mairead, regarding children known to DOCS. If the designated department can’t look after the children, what chance do animals have. Virtually every child/baby who dies at the hands of parents, partner, family member is already known to DOCS. Sickening. And I am sick of the excuses EVERY company, institution, or organisation makes. There is one reason and one reason only: lack of commitment to the job.

That's what I found too, LG. The dogs (all long since gone to god) would all use the stairs, but jump off. I finally had to bite the bullet and not let on the bed and the dogs I have now can't get up on their own. I'll get them up for snuggles, but have to lift them down before I go to sleep. I have just started to foster a little Pomeranian and he just leaps onto the bed as though he was just taking a step . It's lovely having a little dog cuddling again - he crawls right under the bedclothes and lies on my legs LOL.

Google Dog Ramp and you will find a large selection, most of them adjustable heights. Good luck. Space is always a bugger.

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