Loving my Oldies

To the DOLers who are offering assistance for Bazza. Very heartwarming and it would be so good if "nasties" could be ruled out for the little fella.

God know what was happening in Sydney today, but stupidly, I decided to drive down to Sydenham for dog meat supplies. Took me 2 hours . At one stage, seeing the traffic crawling on Parramatta Road, I nearly turned around to go home, but I'm glad I didn't. When I got there, the shelves were practically empty and my heart sank. Yep, closing down and today was their last day I am so sad for them: they were trying to provide a quality product, no additives, no fillers, etc etc all processed on the spot, but can't compete with processed products on the supermarkets shelves or the cheap imports from China with god knows what in them. These are my words, by the way, the owner of the business didn't say that. The man was just so despondent, I was nearly in tears myself. Because I was in the area, I dropped into the Castle Hill PetBarn the other day looking for VAN Complete and nearly fell off my feet when I saw it. I haven't been there for years and it is about 4 times the size it used to be. Just a little bit of fresh food in the freezers up the back - really sad to see.

Plenty in Sydney, but Chezal is back of beyond west of Wagga Wagga.

I used to have that when I was doing a lot of fostering. Didn't do anything to stop the dogs lifting their legs, but nearly killed me

Fantastic report, Winterpaws. I hope you can get some answers on what causes Bob's legs to go. Maybe he just needs to build up his strength and perfect his zoomie technique.

Can't help you. Yesterday, I watched (fascinated and curious admittedly) while Bunter raced downstairs to wee and then raced upstairs to poop on the deck I have cheap mats from Bunnings on the deck at the doorways and once they have been pee'd on, no matter how much I wash/hose/tea tree spray/other spray/leave in baking sunshine, one of the dogs will continually pee on that mat. I don't bother to clean them now on the few occasions it happens. They just get binned. Bit different with a wool run though. You may end up getting the smell out in terms of the human nose, but I doubt you'll ever succeed in disguising it from the doggy nose.

Persephone said it all so much better than I. I cannot imagine life without my dogs, but if I can't give a life to my dogs, then I shouldn't have them. Cats can give so much love and comfort - not much beats a soft and squishy cat wrapped around your head at night purring to bring the roof down. This poor lady thought of the lab as becoming an assistance dog, but apparently without any understanding of the huge amount of training that goes into that. Doctors or social workers or the RSPCA need to be brought in to assist in resolving a very sad situation.

Do a search on DOL member Ambervale and then search for her posts. Quite a few years ago, now, but the threads are still there.

I think the woman's situation is very sad. I can also totally understand Puddles' situation as well. The woman needs to take responsibility for herself and for those creatures who have no say in the matter. Any course of action depends on whether the woman is going to get well or whether her health issues are incurable and she is just going to deteriorate until she needs to go into care. As she already has a pacemaker, it would appear that the second scenario is what is going to eventually happen. Although I understand the difficulties of living in a small town, but in your position, Puddles, I would be having a chat to her doctor. Obviously you want to help and you already have, but you can only do much for people who won't recognise their limitations and/or expect others to pick up the slack.

Leo and his amazing family often are in my thoughts - the desperate rush to save him and then save his life. Still have shivers up my spine. Ambervale!! What a woman. And her son going through that radical operation on his back. Talk about everyday, unsung heros. They are the epitome of that.

OOh goody - hope we can get pix of lucky candidate

. Hopefully, by moving on, he will be spreading the message far and wide. Congratulations RSPCA SA

Biiiiiggggg Friends :laugh:

Fantastic Very very pleased for you. Don't spend it all today :D

Some websites needs "tweaking" to make them more user friendly. Perhaps have a look at some, via PetRescue.com.au and make contact.

I was thinking exactly the same thing. He seems to be smiling with total pleasure and Sumo seems to be a very serious "little" boy. Ed to add this photo that I have saved because I thought it was very funny very cute:

Oh no!! Poor little Bazza. Lots of positive and healing vibes headed his way.

OMG! That lil dog is having such a great time. Move over Dame Joan.

It will be hard. But take heart in knowing how happy he is going to be and going to make another couple.

Wow!! What a stunner.

Hopefully, Bazza will realise he can get as many cuddles well as sick :D and stop putting on an act. Seriously, I hope he gets over whatever it is and starts to catch up with the others. Narla sounds a wonderful dog.

That's the best news Westiemum. Someone to dote on the little boy every day and all day .

Oh congratulations everyone who brought this about. Well done.

OMG!! Happy here to see Pepe hogging the bed and poor Bob is falling off it. LOL Wonderful photo.