Loving my Oldies

Exactly this....I couldn't have said it better Gosh, as those above have said. . A devastating decision to have arrived at. There are posters in this thread who understand totally. Sometimes, our loved ones are just too damaged and have too many demons for whatever reasons we don't know and, in all conscience and love, we have to release them. My heart goes out to you, Jelly. One of the very top photos.

Hoping that Lily is much better today and that your dad can get some more information from the usual vet when he returns. He has a lot on his plate caring for your mum too. So heaps of cyber best wishes for you and your family.

It depends on the size of the organisation, of course, but frankly having seen and used some systems, I often feel that a simple excel document does the trick. By using the simple mail merge system, you can generate all sorts of specific information required and instead of having to move from screen to screen, you have all the information in front of you from one document.

She ordered them so I could have them for my dogs . . . . . . . hence the title of the post. Oh dear.

All dogs should have a backyard like that one . The only thing missing was another dog.

I was really only joking. I am home with them virtually all day and every day and they generally get two walks a day. My post was simply along the lines of just having a chat to other dog people .

Good find . I don't usually look at kennel sites because I don't use them, but as with you Persephone, soothie's problem interests and concerns me so I did look and was interested to read this: Special care to geriatric guests or guests with special medical needs such as diabetes, advanced arthritis, epilepsy etc. In soothie's situation, I would definitely be checking it out.

:laugh: :laugh: It has been ages since I've requested a doggie bag, because a lot of places won't do it anymore. However, when my friend put in her order, she said to the waitress that it would probably be too much and it was the waitress who suggeted a doggy bag. So when I saw all the chicken left . . . . . . . well my dogs just loved it.

I haven't checked prices at Oveds, but I will. I've been using Priceless Pets for years and have generally found them to be the cheapest. Always worth rechecking. Order is shipped immediately - very good service. www.pricelesspets.com.au

I've just thought of someone who may be able to help you. Contact Rae at Rescued with Love. Her organision specialises in rescuing old and sick dogs and she may have someone who could take your little one for 4 weeks, or she may be able to recommend someone. Whatever you do, if you organise someone a fair way in advance of when you have to go away, make sure you have a back up plan as well. Arrangements can fall over at the last minute.

Some rescuers used to send around emails letting others know of people they thought (and knew) were dodgy.

Totally understandable. You've been through so much and need to consider your own health and well being.

She is like a mirror. Well done everyone involved.

What a stunning dog. Good work Maree.

I think when we are rehoming animals, we have to assume that the targeted consumer doesn't know and I think we have recognise that most people don't know that they don't know - and this is absolutely not a criticism of anyone, just a recognition of the state of affairs. In the past decade and more, there have been huge changes to legislation and attitudes of pounds; added to that, the rescue world has burgeoned. So unless someone is involved in a fairly significant way, they really wouldn't have a clue as to all the requirements.

Wow! Cream girl is a really lovely looking dog and, from what you say, the beauty goes right through her.

Hope you are well supplied with tissues, Staffluv. Can't see Zip being around much longer.

Little Gifts. Your mum thought she was doing the right thing. We humans do a lot of harm even with the best intentions.

Wouldn't your pound be the RSPCA, LG? My niece is a foster carer of kittens for the RSPCA. Well, she used to be, but haven't heard in the past couple of years whether she still does it. But as they were caught before they became feral or contracted cat flue, I would imagine their prospects would be fairly good. I hope so. In your situation, wanting the best for Irish and her kittens, I'd be visiting the pound in person.

It is a great poster, Staffyluv, and really shows how much you care for Zip. I'd just add a bit in the certificate para about Ziggy wasn't go to let her have all the limelight ..... or something along those lines. Beautiful dogs.

:laugh: :laugh: It was Hankdog. Luckily I had my iPad and could show the waitress photographs to prove that it was for doggies and not me - I'm a vegetarian.

I had to go into the city today and when that happens I always have lunch with one of my buddies from work (ex work). My friend ordered a Chicken Caesar salad which was huge. She ate all the salad and left the croutons and chicken. My guilt (silly I know) at leaving the dogs for about 7 hours has been considerably assauged by being able to give them heaps of chicken and crouton treats. :laugh: :laugh:

Happy happy life, Little Red Girl.

I checked the Hawkesbury website and the little Pom is available for adoption from today. Hopefully she will be adopted by a someone who can give her all the love and care she needs.

Sure does look easy. Check you oil spray though for nasties. :D