Loving my Oldies

Whatever the details of how the attack happened and the whys and wherefores of the little boy being in the yard, I would be struggling too. I think the damage and suffering of the little boy would overshadow all other considerations, That said, I sometimes wonder what on earth we have to do to keep ourselves safe from the irrationality of others. I have an 18m frontage without a gate to the driveway and a very low fence. People walking their dogs (off leash ) think it is okay for their dogs to come into my yard and run around. One day I saw a flash of movement through the greenery and went out to investigate thinking it might be a lost dog. There was a man standing on the footpath watching his little son run around my front yard. Seemed to think it perfectly okay. So many people (and dogs) pay dearly for lack of foresight or even just using a bit of commonsence.

Good grief. We can but hope then and wish her the best.

I don't know either but judging from the postcode is it in Sydney somewhere? Approx 20 km from the CBD of Sydney. Fringe of the inner suburbs. I doubt it would be even that, VM, not that that matters :). I first put my toe in the murky waters of Rescue at Burwood Pound many years ago - became a dog walker on Saturdays for 5 years.

I am a free agent and can help with collection, boarding, transport etc etc. Jane and Maree have all my details.

Yep. Never let them rest easy again.

Probably Queensland.

I think it was more about making an amusing cartoon, LindaK, rather than depicting what actually happens. ETA: Pounds are generally the places that are guilty of not cleaning up dogs and making them physically comfortable

I'm staggered that you are also surprised. Stanley has his own FB so he has to be smart.

My immediate thought. They don't stand a chance with an owner with nothing between the ears. Just imagine the damage that "behaviourist" is doing every day.

Cute, but most reputable rescuers would have given her a clean up at least before having her desexed. :)

Oh, she is a knockout. Hopefully someone down there has a spot on the couch and bed.

Off topic too. A family with an Akita lives near me so I see him every could of days. He is a big big dog. I'll check next time I see them ifp they know his weight. So long as they don't feed the dog to make their claims true A bit off topic again: I once worked for a man who was overweight. One day he announced he't been on a diet and had lost 9kg. A couple of days later this was up to 15kgs and just a day later, WOW!! he'd lost 25kg. Absolutely no difference in his clothes or looks.

Insanity. The more I read of these sorts of events, the more I believe it is about power. Some pathetic little official has the power of life and death over an innocent creature, but because they are so weak and ineffectual in their own lives, they are going to play their power card wherever it may be for all it is worth and damn the consequences.

That's fantastic, K9A. I have often thought those screens would be a marvellous opportunity for rescue groups to feature their dogs. I'm sure shopping centres or whatever body/company controls their use would be happy to help out.

Just too horrible. There was a petition going around not long after this. I hope we eventually find out what has really happened. Probably the policeman has been slapped on the wrist and told to keep a low profile for a while.

Thank you for the very positive update. I hope every continues to go so well. You must be so relieved.

Deepest condolences, Leopuppy. Leo was a dog in a million and one who will be missed forever.

Amazing what strength and the right tools can do. My neighbour came around and chopped up the branches in a few minutes. It would have taken me all day. He needed the chainsaw (god they are terrifying things ) on one of the branches.

Good news about the medication. Cortisone is magic and finding the right dosage is important. Your commitment and knowledge of yourself and Digby are lessons we can all learn. Thank you.

Beautiful. Love your dance routine, Benny. Next stop: Australia's got talent ?? Where is that dog park, Brandiandwe? Looks a Greyt place to take the dogs.

Could be right, LG. I've just been around to see the people whose tree it is and some of it is also in their side neighbour's place . They have been trying for years to get council permission to have it removed and council says no. Drongos... Council that is. Perhaps another request to council with my photographs.

We will have to get DOLer tee shirts to identify ourselves. I wanna see a luminous duck

Good to know I have back up :laugh: .

Great "enabling" photographs, luvsdogs. That park is definitely on my list of places to take my little family. Hard to believe that is more or less the centre of a 4m plus city.

Ominous sky, but look at that grass!! I want it in my garden.