Loving my Oldies

No loss it was absolute rubbish. It's mildly entertaining, but you really aren't missing out on a great life experience if you don't ever see it :laugh: :laugh: Read the book instead.

Weren't they beautiful. Love the hairs coming out of their ears. I'm so glad I'm not alone. Generally I'm told to pull my head in and accept the way things are done :D . I couldn't stay too long at the cat diplay, it was too upsetting.

You don't make the slaughtering and butchery an "event".

Her horror is unimaginable. I'll bet her cats were in her thoughts too.

Please show me where I have commented on how to show a dog or breed a litter. I am talking about clothes and what appeals to me and I have and am permitted to have plenty of ideas on that. I wear them. :laugh: :laugh:

So do a couple of mine :(

Just going through the advertising section of the latest "Gardening Australia" magazine and came across this: www.poochboost.com I've heard about cow licks but never for birds or dogs. Ad says: Mineral Nutrition in a Block. Contains: Humates, Kelp, Omega3 and much more. Chemical free - made from organic material. What do the nutritional experts think?

it seems to me that you are right on track, M. I've just re-read your post and where you said, they didn't ask for advice, just sent her packing, reminds me of an incident in my "life as a rescuer". I hadn't rehomed this particular dog, but was looking after a rescuer's business while she was on holidays and received a call from the new owners saying that the dog was escaping and they had no idea how or where he was getting up. I went over to see them and when I pulled up at the front gate, saw immediately where the dog was chewing through their half hearted attempts to barricade the gate. I started to suggest other ways to prevent the escapes, but it was obvious they wanted the dog gone. He was a very bad mix for their existing dog and one which I was surprised the rescuer had thought was okay. So what I am suggesting is that some people think they want a dog or another dog and when it happens, the reality is very different and they don't really want the dog after all and just make up stories as to why the dog doesn't fit. Of course, the stories may be true, but the behaviour is brought on by something they are doing and they aren't prepared to address that. In situations like that, the interests of the dog always come first :) :)

Exactly. Of course it makes sense to feed the giraffe to the lions, but everything else ?? Someone is seriously sick. In fact, a lot of people (those who watched and those who allowed the watching) are seriously wanting in decency and compassion. Caveat: I have not read the full articles and won't be looking at the pictures. The words are enough to sicken and distress me. In the interests of [insert whatever the spin doctor advises] ............ Can I suggest one thing? Money.

It won't take long Michelleva. In the rescue and fostering business, we have all had cases where we've beaten ourselves over the head for for not being omnipotent, perfect, etc etc etc and the dog has paid for it, so don't dwell on it too much. I know you will be looking at her with melting heart . . . . . . Bonnie will be her old self in no time. I seem to recall that she has started bossing you around :laugh: :laugh:

Agree with you SO much !! Very few vets would tell their clients to rehome pups at 4 weeks old !! Can I mildly suggest that you read the OP's Post #5 :) :) Can I mildly suggest it is still NOT OK to rehome at 6 weeks. Yes, you can. It is NOT OK to rehome at 6 weeks, but you were both talking about the vet saying it was okay to rehome at 4 weeks, when the OP had corrected that. Who's to say that the breeder wasn't telling porkies to try to get the puppies out? Or as originally suggested, she is inexperienced and panicking? She may be a very good person just ill advised or she may be a BYB of the worst kind. None of us knows, which is why I suggested many posts back that, if at all possible, the OP visits her.

Agree with you SO much !! Very few vets would tell their clients to rehome pups at 4 weeks old !! Can I mildly suggest that you read the OP's Post #5 :) :)

OMG - how utterly devastating from one view point, that being that Bonnie has been put through that awful experience. The wonderful other view point being that she is back with you and that is where she will stay. I feel gutted too, Michelleva, but in the bosom of your loving and caring family, it won't be long before she is back to being the Bonnie she was. OMG Go Georgia You have your mate back.

Well there certainly several breeds I'd never seen in the flesh, so that was interesting. It was so good to see them inside in the a/c as well. I particularly loved the White Swiss dogs. So beautiful, majestic and calm looking (whether they are actually that, I have no idea :laugh: :laugh: ). I suppose it is a "heart" thing, but as much as I would love a couple of really big boofers, when I see little dogs like Peanut the L/H Chi at the mobile vet stall or little Oscar and William on the Oscar's Law stall, my heart just goes boompity boomp :laugh: :laugh:

I'm wondering how relevant these sorts of exhibitions will continue to be. It used to be 3 days long and I always wished I hadn't left going until the third day. This time, I can't imagine anyone going twice unless they had to. So much is available via the net, all news things come up on the net, etc etc etc. Of course it is nice to meet people in person and I did have an indulgent giggle watching the little boy being kitted out to do animal surgery - LOL. Just musing really. I attended a couple of the stage presentations (I found the outside arena too hot and couldn't understand any of the commentary because of my hearing problems ). I listened to the "Animal Whisperer" (god how I dislike with a passion that expression ) and found myself wanting to tell her when she went on about the dogs [she had never met before today and didn't know anything about, of course] and how they were feeling, that anyone with a bit of experience could have come to those conclusions. It was interesting and I'd probably go again in a couple of years time.

You are a "mum" in a million, SLF. Reba and your puppy buyers own you such a debt. Although I know you won't think of it like that :)

Most have the "dog does die" symbol against them

God knows what you think of the horse exhibitors in long boots, tie or stocks, black jackets and velvet hats. No one is forced to "dress up" but some choose to dress to a higher standard to show respect for the judge and to showcase their dogs. To each their own. I'm certainly one of the suit brigade. If people think I look stupid or ridiculous, I'll still sleep at night. I also have quite a few suits and I enjoy dressing up for shows. I rest my case Well that's rude. HW you always look lovely in the ring. I have certain people blocked and don't see their posts but when copied and pasted, of course I can see them. Terribly rude. No great surprise. Oh, boo hoo hoo. It was a joke. Haredown doesn't seem particularly concerned. I rather think drawing an analogy between equestrian sportswear and dog show wear is a bit of a stretch. :laugh: :laugh: I think equestrians generally look wonderful - something I can't say about women running around in suits and trainers. As I said before, that is my opinion and not many agree. So??

Ooooohhhh That is too beautiful. I guess you have the routine all sorted by now. You must be exhausted.

LOL Cheys232, if you continue with DOL, you will find that even perfection is not enough for some people. The fact that you came and asked questions the moment you had doubts should speak volumes for people about how you are going about getting a puppy. I really hope everything turns out well for you and before too long a lovely little, lucky puppy will have joined your family.

probably collecting their dividends and gleefully rubbing their hands together every time a dog dies, at least that way it's one less that they have to kill. I wouldn't go as far as this, but I certainly understand why you feel this way. Just too sad. I once asked someone why he didn't go into politics and he said that he didn't know whether he would be able to hold out against "the system". I guess this happens to a lot of people who join organisations hoping to do some good, such as, I am sure, many people associated with RSPCA.

Why? Read my other posts in this thread. And Steve's post above.

God knows what you think of the horse exhibitors in long boots, tie or stocks, black jackets and velvet hats. No one is forced to "dress up" but some choose to dress to a higher standard to show respect for the judge and to showcase their dogs. To each their own. I'm certainly one of the suit brigade. If people think I look stupid or ridiculous, I'll still sleep at night. I also have quite a few suits and I enjoy dressing up for shows. I rest my case

Insert every expletive known. All they care about I'd the f****ng money. Where is the bloody RSPCA?

I couldn't agree with you more, Sandra777. I have been burned and spurned more times than I care to remember, but somehow I still keep hoping that humans are basically decent and honest. If there is the slightest chance that this "breeder" is just ignorant, ill advised by her vet, I'd be pursuing it in the hope of saving mum and any future pups from that. I am certainly not telling the OP to turn a blind eye and take her pup. Quite the opposite. I am saying investigate, investigate, investigate.