Loving my Oldies

I looked at the Urgent section and Hawkesbury doesn't seem to have a thread. I am out of the loop with rescue these days and don't know who to let know. Of course I could contact Hawkesbury, but I would prefer to let a rescuer know as I really can't own another dog. Danny and Bunter have both had huge expenses today and yesterday. It isn't just a financial consideration, of course: emotional as well and not wanting to upset the status quo here. But I'd be happy to foster.

Little Poms are generally safe, but any rescue group reading this and needing a foster carer, I can be that.

Oh they been playing their emergence on ABC TV today. They are totally scrumptious. What gorgeous creatures. I hope the zoo can continue to make progress with keeping the numbers from dwindling.

WOW! Look at all those beautiful coats . Love the models too :laugh:

It sure does and it is so good to receive updates like this. Takes away some of the gloom from when things don't work out so well. Well done to everyone who cared enough. :) :)

Isn't Thirroul completely the opposite direction? Halfway between Sydney and Wooloongong?

The main thing to consider is for them to be safe. They might not be happy, but .. . . . Also you need to be able to enjoy yourself at dinner LOL.

What about finding suitable accommodation and then finding the nearest vet and boarding them there for the day/night? Clyde used to live in Terrey Hills so she might be able to make a few suggestions. PM her if she doesn't come into this thread or you don't get any recommendations. Our "babies" ..... such a worry LOL.

Just to add, when I first had puppies, the little girl had a bad heart and was very very tiny. Desexing was considered too big a risk and so when she came on heat, the boy went off to do his duty. Some days after he came home from hospital, I found them tied in the back yard. I phoned my vet immediately and he said to bring the girl in for the "morning after" vacc. No problems at all. And that was a long time ago so lots of advances in the 20 years since then.

I read this thread only up to Kelpiecuddles' post, because I was so damned angry (not with the poster). I would want to do more than slap the vet, I'd want to cancel his licence or tell him to go back to school for a few more years. Tessic, you have been badly served by your vets.

That dog park It looks as though you and Jonah are going to continue to have many adventures to share with us. Nice looking house. Jonah looks comfy and isn't that the main thing? :laugh: :laugh:

LG is very talented

Wow! Starting work already. You did have a tight schedule. Good luck, really hope everything works out 100% for you and Jonah. So looking forward to the "Jonah Explores Kalgoorlie" series. :laugh: ETA: Love the "Not far from Kalgoorlie" photos.

LOL Koalabear and your slipper disappearing into the crate. Also LOL kwirky - Murphy thinks you are playing a game with him by readying the bed. The more you smooth it out after him, the more fun he has messing it up. :laugh: :laugh: 11 weeks - such a baby beautiful time. Don't let it pass by as a time of frustration. :)

I read this before I read Scottsmum's post .

That last 10% may take longer than a few days, but hopefully in time Zeus will be the dog he was. He is lucky to have you to love and look after him.

When I was getting desperate because my skin was so itchy, I asked the chemist about cortisone cream (because I had tried with some success the dogs' Neocort :D ). I was told not to put cortisone cream on broken skin, but I apply it to the dogs if they are itching and the skin has been broken

Definitely Well done.

Spot on, Steph M

I am so glad your girl is getting better. But these posts of yours about the first vet and this new one are positively scary. I know vets are only human (LOL) but really some are just the pits and should be told so. But of course the industry body protects its own. Good luck from now on with your puppies. BTW there is nothing wrong with having two puppies at the same time: I think it is great but it is extra work, but what is wrong about that ? :laugh:

And what a great photograph to have of Elsie forever

Lots of stupidity around rescue .... same as any profession. That was my first thought, HMD. I've been thinking of getting Ruthless in to do a session in my home of me and the dogs and the bedtime rituals, but I don't believe in cruelty to other humans.

It sounds to me as though your dog could have the doggy equivalent of ADHD. Have you spoken to the vet about it. I don't know what the initials you posted stand for, I'm sorry . I'm not sure it is in the same vein, but I have a dog who is terrified of storms and if I can see by her behaviour that one is coming, or it is evident from the skies, she gets a quarter of valium (she is tiny). There don't appear to be any side affects at all but in very little time at all, she is just normal again. Maybe having some on hand to try for more extreme times would be a possibility.

I don't think anyone here would disagree, but it won't be a good enough argument for Apo's masculinity challenged partner LOL. There really needs to be a "big yawn" or "done to death" emoticon. I hope you have success in challenging and stopping your partner's stupid idea, Apocalypsepwnie

Please know we are all thinking of Zeus,& his family. Devote your time to his recovery & update when you can. Dont feel obliged to leave Zeus when he needs you more. My thoughts exactly. So relieved there has been some improvement and hoping that this will continue.