Loving my Oldies

I couldn't agree with you more, persephone. And because of the way animals are reared, treated, slaughtered, I became a vegetarian. Persephone said the sheep had fallen and was unable to get up. And yes, extraordinary as it may sound, I actually do know that somestimes livestock just die.

No, let's have a :boring: one as well.

Poor old sheep. Left to die of thirst and starvation

That is the case with so many organisations, Pollywaffle. Those at the grass roots are working their butts off, scrimping and saving and giving their hearts and minds, while those at the top are living the high life, squandering resources and, it would seem in the case of the RSPCA, spending millions on legal fees, directors' remuneration, high profile and often malicious prosecutions, etc etc.

OMG . Thank you Grumpette. Def going to be on your doorstep one day. If Baylee is a wobbler, how old is he. He looks a youngster. I'll bet the nursing home residents just light up when that gorgeous face comes through the door .... look at that smile. I can just see his whole body wagging.

Jed, perhaps a PM to DOLer eschlachter. She is a lawyer and knows all about the RSPCA's legal adventures

Yes, but it would seem to need reinforcing :) . Actually, you have said more and probably more to the point, that JozMan needs to forget about what he wants and think about his business from the prospective clients' points of view.

Knowing Ruthless's skills, probably one word - LOL. Beautiful subjects, Ruthless. Jackson looks a honey

That is just so good to see. It is wonderful how the media is more and more covering the work of animals in war.

JozMan - look at what we are saying and what Teebs has said above. Are you not listening :) :) . You obviously want to spread your help, time and love for dogs around, but don't try to mix it all up. If you want to walk dogs for the RSPCA, well do that. If you want to start your own business, well do that. Keep your activities separate while you are learning. As I've said before and just about everyone has agreed with: build up your client base, don't mix up dogs until you know them (and with some not even then) and your clients and don't mix up unless clients agree. Get to know dogs and the different breeds, the different temperaments, little idiosyncrasies of the individual dogs. Look at this as a journey and start out walking carefully before you are leaping and running. :)

Yes, I fully understand what juice is getting at and I am agreeing that it is sad. The dogs have a owner who is very lacking in just the basic skills.

I agree. I'm plotting how to kidnap her. The colour scheme here has become a bit boring :laugh:

Not tracksuits, but I've just been delivered a huge bag of towels (which pounds and rescue groups always need) from a neighbour . Letterbox drops do work.

Sorry to be so blunt, but from what Juice has said, it is because she is stupid. She is probably one of those people who thinks they know all there is to know about dogs. She also sounds a very angry person. Yes, this is how I feel after reading your posts. Poor dogs probably don't know whether they are Arthur or Martha. She needs training first, but I hate to imagine her reaction if you tried to help.

An amazing photo and a story written with love and humour and respect.

Well done,zoiboy Your dogs looks absolutely gorgeous and very laid back.

It isn't negative to point out possible pitfalls, becks. :) You don't put a learner driver in charge of a road train. JozMan needs to establish his business, get to know his clients and their wishes and dogs and, most importantly, his own capabilities.

. All my thoughts too, Rosetta :laugh: I approve of his going to a new home only because that makes room for another little needy one at your place, Westiemum :D :D

Whoopsie - double post

I had to take Gussy Cat to the vet this afternoon, so I put a poster on their pin board. Just back from walking the dogs and dropping off note and poster into 40 letterboxes. It will be interesting to see if there is any response. I hope so - I've seen a few trackie daks around the place from time to time :laugh: .

Just red this post, Polgara, and I was wondering how it is working out.

I haven't read the while thread, but just had a thought as I was going to exit. Perhaps talk to your local butcher or one in Frankston about getting in beef, rabbit, kangaroo especially for you on, say, a monthly basis. Or to a wholesaler who may be prepared to send you smaller quantities. It must be so hard managing pets with food allergies because you cannot rely 100% on prepared foods not to have at least come in contact with some of the food the animal is allergic to.

Agree with both these posts. I do wish people would read whole threads before launching into posts of mitigation Pockets, those people must be feeling cursed at the moment Thankfully you are their puppy breeder and have compassion and a hugely generous heart and so their pain may be somewhat assuaged by your care and support. Your boys Harley and Tig are such stunning creatures. I wonder if Tig has any sense of Harley having been at these people's home?

Note to self: do not read DOL while having lunch, but if you must, be a bit more circumspect

Can you do a link so we can print off the poster, please?