Loving my Oldies

Don't be put off by back leg issues. Most creatures (including humans :D ) will have leg issues by the time they are this little girl's age or the equivalent.

And IF they act, it will be to prohibit dogs from MORE areas. Which is why I added "media coverage". Media coverage = pollies promising more legislation.

That is true (and pretty much what I was saying) and people need to be aware Being on high alert is very different (or should be) from panic stations. I'm always on high alert as I generally walk 5 small dogs, one of whom is highly reactive and I am always looking out for other dog walkers because I don't want her going off her nut at calm and well behaved dogs. There have also been a few people who have moved into the neighbourhood who seem to have large and highly excitable dogs and obviously don't know how to handle them , so I never know when they are likely to be out at the same time I am. If I see them and can divert, I do.

So many of these posts are really really despressing - and horrifying. Without going back to do a search, I don't know if it is in this thread wherein I wrote about being charged by a dog who was illegally in a small children's fenced playground. He was in charge of a young boy who was being dragged along the ground, grinning wildly while hanging onto the dog's collar (no lead). I had 5 little dogs so I was madly checking that all the gates to the playground were closed. I wrote to the Council and also included a couple of other stories. Response to the playground episode? If I can provide a name and address, they will go around and talk to the people. Response to other stories/complaints/suggestions? Yes we know. Yes we are always patrolling and no we don't send rangers out for roaming dogs. I have been walking these streets for over 8 years at no set times, and generally twice a day. You'd think the odds would be that I would have seen a ranger's vehicle a couple of times, but have never seen one. I suggested better signage on the playground. Response: That's not my department but I will forward your letter and then it is up to them. What it boils down to folks is that we are on our own and we'd better get used to it and deal with it the best way we can. We can rant and rave (as I have done interminably over the years), but it gets us nowhere. Life is a gamble, bad things happen, they are going to continue to happen. Life is dangerous and we need to do the best we can to keep ourselves and our dogs safe. Depressing? You bet. But there are people out there who don't give a rat's arse for anyone and nothing will change them. And pollies will act only if their are votes or media coverage in it.

Stats are pretty meaningless, raineth :). It takes only a few seconds for lives to be ruined. well yes that was the point I was making :) Sorry, missing a brain cell.

Stats are pretty meaningless, raineth :). It takes only a few seconds for lives to be ruined.

This has been coming up in a few threads, now. You are so right RP. We have enough legislation, but what is the point if it isn't going to be followed through. It is just so frustrating.

#5820. If a rescue group will take her, I will foster. ETA: PM, email, or phone 0403 205 398.

She'll get rescue . I hope they clean up the eyes of that little Maltese (PCC586). It will be getting ulcers under that muck

Waiting at the vets a couple of years ago, a dog came out of the consulting room who looked like (memory is failing me) a Staffy x JR. Turns out he was a pure Westie who had been shaved to try to find ticks. Your black satins are very beautiful, Marion 01.

True, but you'd think they could make a stab at suggesting the dog may have XYZ breed looks. Yes, I've only ever heard exceptionally good things about the staff at Renbury. Renbury has worked very closely with rescue groups for years

It's a worry isn't it?

Go Melissa :laugh: :laugh:

F***ing eejits.

Not really. Accidents do happen, particularly as hosing can be quite a Zen activity :) :)

I'm sure this is something we'll still be wringing our hands about in decades to come. She has certainly come along beautifully and wonderful to know that she has a home ready and waiting.

Or Anubis :laugh: Oh yes

Those photos of Miller and his new best buddy are sheer delight

Shoola!, LOL

It isn't that Australian's are too irresponsible, it is because laws are made for the minority and for those who yell loudly enough. One person gets upset about something so screams: there should be a law against it.

He looks like Sphinx Cat LOL.

As BlackJaq says, but in addition turn the hose on the kid who walks past kicking the fence. You might have to stand on a ladder to do this.

There is her name: Shoo.

And whose fault was this? This post really annoys me. Blame the owner not the dog

I broke my rule of not looking at rescue organisations' website . What a stunning lot of dogs this organisation has.